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Life to the Full
What does it mean to live life to the full? Greg addresses this question in this short video by The Work of the People.
Category: Sermons and Video Clips
Tags: Greg Boyd, Joy, Kingdom Living, Life, Life to the Full, Media, Peace, Practicing the Presence of God, Staying Awake, Video, Work of the People
Topics: Following Jesus
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