Let's try to present the same gospel but in a fresh fashion, always looking for a better way to connect with the audience.

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So immediately I'm trying to think: What are some of these times when we feel we're losing our hold on Christ, and what's the fear we're trying to address? I try to get into that quickly.

The next time you're disappointed, don't panic. Don't give up. Just be patient and let God remind you He's still in control.

Since you know God understands, you can boldly go to him.

When grace happens, generosity happens. Unsquashable, eyepopping bigheartedness happens.

If you're feeling pain, express that to the Lord. If you're feeling worried, express those worries. One passage that gives me comfort is in Psalms, Chapter 11, verse 3, it reads, "When all that is good falls apart, what can good people do?" That's really the question of the day.