From This Day Forward, Part 2: Fight Fair

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From This Day Forward, Part 2: Fight Fair

FromLife.Church with Craig Groeschel

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Aug 12, 2012

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Tired of watching marriages crumble? Fed up with couples giving up? Would you like to guarantee that your marriage will last? Join the fight against destruction and make five commitments to fail-proof your marriage, From This Day Forward.

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Aug 12, 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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Chazown, Part 1: Chazown: Chazown. It’s the Hebrew word for vision, and it’s what God had in mind for you when you were created. Each of us is a masterpiece, placed on earth for a unique purpose that’s solely ours to fulfill. Come uncover God’s dream for your life—your Cha... by Life.Church with Craig Groeschel
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