Samson, Part 2: Emotional Strength

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Samson, Part 2: Emotional Strength

FromLife.Church with Craig Groeschel

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Feb 19, 2012

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Think you’re strong? Even our best intentions can falter when we face temptation and distraction. Join us as we learn through Samson’s life how to stand strong against forces of darkness that want to take us out.

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Feb 19, 2012

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Each week on the Life.Church podcast, you’ll hear teaching from senior pastor Craig Groeschel or a Life.Church pastor. Get practical, relevant, biblical perspectives on topics that matter to you. Visit us at www.life.church or download the Life.Church app.

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Samson, Part 2: Emotional Strength

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