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QT: When a Situation Feels Impossible…

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Apr 2, 2020

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Sometimes a situation (whether inside or outside the classroom) feels simply impossible. But nothing is impossible with God, and He can redeem even the messiest of situations. Join us in our upcoming prayer challenge at www.teach4theheart.com/prayerchallenge

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Apr 2, 2020

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In the Teach 4 the Heart podcast, Linda Kardamis will give you the ideas & inspiration you need to overcome your teaching challenges & make a lasting difference in your students’ lives. Designed for Christian teachers in both public and private schools, Teach 4 the Heart strives to present every discussion from a Biblical perspective.

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