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Good Gifts
Every good thing in our lives is an unmerited gift from God. This includes your specific skills, strengths, and talents. Here Greg discusses the importance of recognizing that our gifts are on loan from God, and we are entrusted with them to be a blessing to others.
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Category: Sermons and Video Clips
Tags: Blessing, Gifts, Gratitude, Kingdom Living
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