In Everything Give Thanks (1 Thessalonians 5:18)

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In Everything Give Thanks (1 Thessalonians 5:18)

I Thessalonians 5:18 “In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” Ever feel like you got things…

Cheryl BrodersenNovember 25, 2025

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Editor’s Note: On November 10, 2025, the Expositors Collective podcast released an episode that we at calvarychapel.com believe will encourage all our readers. While attending…

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