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Seven Principles for Cultivating a Christian Posture toward the World

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Seven Principles for Cultivating a Christian Posture toward the World

May 13, 2022
Life and Books and Everything
Life and Books and EverythingClearly Reformed

Important lessons to learn as we deal with negativity and hostility

In this episode of Life and Books and Everything, Kevin reads from the article he wrote for WORLD Opinions on seven principles for cultivating a Christian posture toward the world.

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