6: Grace in the Valley

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6: Grace in the Valley

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Apr 29, 2019

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The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. For Heath Adamson, Psalm 23 is more than a familiar verse. Heath's journey to those pastures of God's care included detours through parental abuse and neglect, drug addiction, and even homelessness. Kim explores the riches of God's Word through Psalm 23 with Heath Adamson.
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"Grace in the Valley" by Heath Adamson https://www.heathadamson.com/grace-in-the-valley/

Released:

Apr 29, 2019

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (36)

Four time national champion gymnast Kim Anthony introduces us to men and women who have faced trials, tragedies and suffering and who have found that when you walk through the valley of the shadow of death, God is with you every step of the way.

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6: Grace in the Valley

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