What Does a Personal Relationship with God Look Like on a Practical Level?
May 27, 2024
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Questions about how to explain what a personal relationship with God looks like on a practical level and whether it’s okay to pray to Jesus and to the Holy Spirit.
* How do I explain to my 20-year-old son what a personal relationship with God looks like on a practical level?
* What are your thoughts on praying to Jesus and to the Holy Spirit?
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