I Want to Believe, But..., Part 4: Heartless God

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I Want to Believe, But..., Part 4: Heartless God

FromLife.Church with Craig Groeschel

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Jan 29, 2017

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It’s often difficult to believe in a God we cannot see. We wonder why God didn’t answer our prayers, why God allows suffering, or why we can’t feel His presence. God may not meet all your expectations—but that’s good news! Find out why in a new se...

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Jan 29, 2017

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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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