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January 28, 2020

Motivating Kids to Reflect the Character of God, Part 9

If we take the time to really listen to what our kids want to do, be, have or how they want to help, we might be surprised. John and Danny explain why We have to be careful as parents not to put down our kids, but to generally encourage their dreams.

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