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Grow From Acceptance, Not Performance [Before You Try Harder, part 3]
Growth isn’t about perfection or performance, but about pursuing Jesus from a place of acceptance, freedom, and joy.
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No Condemnation: Finding Freedom and Your True Identity [Before You Try Harder, part 2]
Jesus frees us from shame and condemnation, replaces fear with freedom, and gives us a new identity rooted in God’s unconditional love.
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Stop Trying Harder… Discover Your Identity in Jesus [Before You Try Harder, part 1]
Lasting spiritual change comes from identity in Jesus, not religious performance or self-improvement.
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The Gift That Lasts: Discovering Real Peace This Christmas [Peace on Earth, pt 3]
Jesus brings lasting peace (shalom), forgiveness, and freedom from sin—peace that goes beyond holiday cheer and transforms your life.
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How Jesus Brings Peace With the People Who Drive You Crazy [Peace on Earth, pt 2]
Jesus brings true peace with God and with the people who drive you crazy, even in the midst of conflict, division, and holiday stress.