The Comparison Trap, Part 1: The Comparison Trap

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The Comparison Trap, Part 1: The Comparison Trap

FromLife.Church with Craig Groeschel

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Sep 2, 2018

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A perfect relationship. A perfect family. A perfect career. When we see others who have what we want, our lives seem lacking. But you’ll never be content on the inside if you’re always looking at what other people have on the outside. Let’s talk a...

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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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