Inside Pastor Craig & Amy’s Marriage | Q&A With Rachel Cruze

Pastor Craig and Amy have been married for 31 years and have learned a lot about marriage, relationships, and intimacy. In this interview-style message, our pastors are answering relationship questions and sharing what makes their marriage strong so you can set yourself up for success in your relationships.
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
How do I know if they’re marriage material? How do I know if I am? What does a healthy relationship look like anyway? There are so many questions to consider for lasting relationships. It's time for some real talk about relationships, marriage, and sex. You’re invited to Save the Date.
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Relationship Wisdom from Pastor Craig and Amy - 00:00
Dating Advice Wins - 02:45
Navigating Dating in 2022 - 06:30
Praying Together as a Couple - 08:21
How to Serve Christ Together - 11:43
Different Types of Boundaries in Dating - 15:20
The Wisdom of Waiting - 19:26
The Best Way to Love Your Children is to Love Your Spouse - 23:01
Asking Your Spouse What They Need From You - 26:31
Trying to Save a Struggling Marriage? - 31:43
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What’s one word that you hope describes your relationships?

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Honoring

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Loyalty

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Perseverance

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Graceful

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❤️

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We’re so excited for you, Positivity Central [THEWAY✝️]! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/youtubesalvation We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church Jas - Team LC

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Welcome to the family of God the Father. Our Lord and savior Jesus Christ died for you, and He gives the very life by which He resurrected from the dead

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Thats great! You are loved and safed by Jesus !

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Praise God!! ❤️

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Amen!!

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I really wish the world was full of more people like you guys. It's truly a joy

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Watching from Brazil and loving every single teaching. God bless your ministry and family.

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Being in christ is sweet🥰I love how this couple looks young even with 6 kids and grandkids😻I bless the Lord for your inspiration to us who are unmarried here in🇰🇪

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I am giving my life to Jesus 🙏

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We’re so excited for you, Anca Atanasiu! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/youtubesalvation We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church Keli - Team LC ”Whoever finds God, finds life!”

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May you find a great local church to disciple you. Welcome to the Kingdom my Friend see you in the Kingdom to come.

[@quinoasongs2507]

This was in 2022? Somehow I wish I had come across that then.......it's weird that I was then dating someone who introduced me to your channel. And a lot of wisdom in here we never got to watch together.......and now I watch it and see why we didn't work out. I hope and pray I can apply that to any future relationship I may have. Thank you for your prayers

[@sbentsen2714]

This topic is desperately needed in the church, good teaching and understanding how to walk this out. We need this so desperately in our generation right now, Lord please bring leaders forward to be able to have honest conversations and practical wisdom in how to walk out these transitions between friends, dating and marriage. 🙏🏼

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🙏❤️

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I want more of God in my relationship. ❤️

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Hello Michelle. We pray that you would help Michelle spend more time with you & in Your Word Lord. Help her lean on & rely on you Lord. Let her know how much you love her & that you’re always with her Lord. Thank you. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen. We’re so excited you’re looking for ways to grow in your faith! Check out Finds.Life for all kinds of support and resources that will help you grow spiritually. You can start your search here: finds.life.church/tag/spiritual-growth/ God bless you my friend. Tamala-Psalms 37:3 Trust God & Do Good

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It is never too late with God to allow Him to heal a marriage.

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I didn’t know where to share this but I felt compelled to share because 😢 I recently started the Warrior Bible plan and I’m in day 3 and the story of this man losing his mom at 16 touched my heart 😢 . I cried and cried . Couldn’t even finish reading the same day . I wondered why I felt so much pain. My mother in law passed away 5 years ago and up to this day it hurts me so much that I allowed pride to get in between our relationship 😢. My mother in law passed away and I couldn’t reassure her that I truly loved her and that despite our issues I truly appreciate it her . Thank you for this Bible plan

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Thank you for openly sharing about the grief you’re experiencing right now. We’re praying for you, and we’re here for you. If you’re looking for encouragement as you navigate this difficult time, you can check out others’ stories here: finds.life.church/tag/grief/ - Team LC Ronnie

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Thanks Craig! You make a difference.

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Thank you so much for being real, transparent, and practical. It is so encouraging. I am taking notes. 😊

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Thank you Pastor Rick this is wonderful such a blessing to hear this I hope God is preparing me for a gift of a wife

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Outstanding! Married or single, what a blessing! 🙌

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Great video!

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I love the gear analogy. 😊

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I want more of God in my marriage

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🙏🏼🫶🏼 wisdom!! Thank you from Houston, Tx.

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Thank you for listening!! God Bless you!! ❤️

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the motivation you give us is great.thank you pastor🇹🇿

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Amen!! - Heather, Team LC

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❤️ It is God working through him! We are blessed that you feel motivated. Amen Rachelle - Team LC

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That was a good message 💯💯💯

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thank you so much for this information l am in a relationship this has helped me wow Craig and Amy you 2 absolutely inspired me Judy Barrett strathroy Ontario Canada

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❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. I feel at home.

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Christian relationship is beautiful❤ Thank you for the topic

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I give my life to Jesus.

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We’re so excited for you, @adriannabordeaux! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/youtubesalvation We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church -Kat

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I desire and want more God in my life amen

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I want more of God in my life and in my relationships

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I'm giving my life to jesus 🙏

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We’re so excited for you, Arya! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/youtubesalvation We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church God bless you my friend. Tamala-Psalms 37:3 Trust God & Do Good

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So good

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Excellent advice us older people can pass onto our Grandkids when topics come up. My Granddaughters come to me for advice that they don’t ask their parents, just because the topic didn’t come up. So, Thank you. Please do more sessions like this to help in day to day living. God Bless.

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Send prayers that God works in my heart and the one I call my wife. In Jesus name Amen. Love you life church family!

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Joining you in prayer that God will work in your heart and in your marriage, Cameron Reints. 🙏💛 We’re here for you, and we want to connect you with resources that can help. Finds.Life is a great place to start-take a look here: finds.life.church/tag/marriage/ Beth - Team LC

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I want more from God, I'm giving my life to Jesus.

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We’re so excited for you, Pravin Bachan! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/youtubesalvation We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church Keli - Team LC ”Whoever finds God, finds life!”

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Oh, God, my blessed, beautiful God - I want more and more and more of You. 💜💜💜💜💜💜 Amen!!

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We’re so excited you’re looking for ways to grow in your faith! Check out Finds.Life for all kinds of support and resources that will help you grow spiritually. You can start your search here: finds.life.church/tag/spiritual-growth/ Keli - Team LC ”Whoever finds God, finds life!”

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I want more of you Jesus.❤🙏🏼

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Amen❤️

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We’re so excited you’re looking for ways to grow in your faith! Check out Finds.Life for all kinds of support and resources that will help you grow spiritually. You can start your search here: finds.life.church/tag/spiritual-growth/ SM - Team LC

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I want more of God in my marriage. Amen🙏🏼

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I want more of god! Amen!!

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We’re so excited you’re looking for ways to grow in your faith! Check out Finds.Life for all kinds of support and resources that will help you grow spiritually. You can start your search here: finds.life.church/tag/spiritual-growth/ SM - Team LC

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Shalom 💖🙏🏻

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We’re so excited you’re looking for ways to grow in your faith! Check out Finds.Life for all kinds of support and resources that will help you grow spiritually. You can start your search here: finds.life.church/tag/spiritual-growth/ Keli - Team LC ”Whoever finds God, finds life!”

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I’m giving my life to Jesus 🤍

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We’re so excited for you, Jia Hui! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/youtubesalvation We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church Jas - Team LC

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I want more of God

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A great love story of theirs...period!🤰💖😻🤰💖😻

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Hallelujah!!!❤️ Keli - Team LC ”Whoever finds God, finds life!”

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😊 - Team LC

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I want and need more of God.

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We’re so excited you’re looking for ways to grow in your faith! Check out Finds.Life for all kinds of support and resources that will help you grow spiritually. You can start your search here: finds.life.church/tag/spiritual-growth/ Isaac K- Team LC

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[@bealivingmiracle]

Brilliant video - very practical and insightful. The conversation is an encouragement to seek a godly companion or to elevate a marriage to greater heights of spirituality, blessings, and grace. "We walked into a relationship together with common vision and common values... Our vision was, how can we serve Christ together?" - Amy Groeschel • "Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered." (1Pet 3:7) • “He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor from the LORD.” (Prov 18:22) • “The heart of her husband safely trusts her; so he will have no lack of gain.” (Prov 31:11) • "She does him good and not evil all the days of her life." (Prov 31:12) • “But he who is married cares about the things of the world-how he may please his wife.” (1Cor 7:33) • “But she who is married cares about the things of the world-how she may please her husband.” (1Cor 7:34)

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I want more of God in my relationship.

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Thank you for sharing the ways your marriage is struggling. We’re here for you, and we want to connect you with resources that can help. Finds.Life is a great place to start-take a look here: finds.life.church/tag/marriage/ Isaac K- Team LC

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I want more of God in my relationship

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Thank you for sharing the ways your marriage is struggling. We’re here for you, and we want to connect you with resources that can help. Finds.Life is a great place to start-take a look here: finds.life.church/tag/marriage/ Isaac K- Team LC

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🙏

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Wonderful!!! We all could always use God in our lives and heart. Foto- I would love to say a prayer for you!! Dear Lord, Our God: I come before you for your son Foto. Please guide him on the path of righteousness and in his everyday life. Show him your loving ways and protect him from all evil in this world. I ask this in the name of your most Amazing Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ- Amen. Foto- this verse came to me while I was writing your prayer. Please use it for strength in your day. All we have to do is call upon God and he loves you so much, he will be there for you to help and guild you. You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart. - Jeremiah 29:13 Be well ❤️ Lisa

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Am pastor paul from Uganda in Africa and am pastoring a church called evangel church and a ministry of new hope orphanage we would like to partanership with you God bless you thank you for ministering

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🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

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❤️

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i have been in such a situation and i love my woman and unfortunately we separated about two years ago, but i could not let her go, so i had to do all i could to get her back, i had to seek the help of a spiritual adviser who helped me bring her back, now we are back together, and i must say i am enjoying every moment of it, i could not let the love of my life go

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Thanks so much, AHMMAD, for sharing! Great outcome! May you continue seeking God in your relationship! In Jesus’ name, Amen We’d love to invite you to Life.Church Online. 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. We hope to see you there! live.life.church Keli - Team LC “Whoever finds God, finds life!”

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I have a question for pastor Craig and Amy? What should I do if my husband thinks I'm stalking and harrassing him. And him saying he wants to make it work with me for 6 which he kept saying he wants a divorce. I'm so scared and I don't want to go to court. Please help. I love my marriage so much. This is my first marriage.

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Hawayu Life Church Together With Pst. Craig Groeschel *4 I Appreciate Pst. Craig & Amy Groeschel 4 Answering Their Marriage Questions With Rachel Cruze Where I Have Been Blessed With Their Answers Where I Have Learnt:- 1. That We Should Pray 🙏 When In Our Relationships & Marriages, 2. Let God Intentionally Work In Our Relationships & Marriages & 3. Put God First In Our Relationships/Marriages Where I Tell Pst. Craig & Amy Groeschel 2 Always Read Ephesians 5:22 & Ephesians 5:25 Which Says That Wives Submit Yourselves Un2 Yur Own Husbands As Un2 The Lord & Husbands Love Yur Wives Even As Christ Also Loved The Church & Gave Himself 4 It* 4 I Wish God's Blessings Upon Pst. Craig & Amy Groeschel Together With Rachel Cruze & Life Church So Veryyyyy, Veryyyyyy Much.🕊️🕊️🙏🙏

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Thank you for your comment, deno Njoka! I'm so glad this message resonated with you. These are great thoughts you are taking away from this message. 🙏💙😊 Beth - Team LC

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I'm confused. Is this a sermon or a marriage seminar or both?

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Both

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I bet you guys learned a lot after you got married! I wouldn’t never even consider marrying my wife without having a long list of questions answered. She agrees lol. Marriage is far too important to roll the dice. It’s a good approach but has a huge failure rate because of it also.

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To the host, asking questions and learning is humility, not pride.

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SANTO!!! Put your phone away!!!!!

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I don’t agree with the Boundaries

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Need more god

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We’re so excited you’re looking for ways to grow in your faith! Check out Finds.Life for all kinds of support and resources that will help you grow spiritually. You can start your search here: finds.life.church/tag/spiritual-growth/ Isaac K- Team LC

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Sadly, she does seem to be the stronger one. And yet she supposed to be the weaker vessel.

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I want more you you Lord in my marriage - so blessed so far: but angle for more for us to shine more 🙏🌤🕊

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Keeping Him in the center and focus of your marriage is 🔑God Bless your marriage!! Myriam - LC Social Media Team

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I want more of God.

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I'm giving my life to Jesus

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We’re so excited for you, Orlando Bryant! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/youtubesalvation We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church Jas - Team LC

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I want more of God in my relationship.

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Thank you for sharing the ways your marriage is struggling. We’re here for you, and we want to connect you with resources that can help. Finds.Life is a great place to start-take a look here: finds.life.church/tag/marriage/ Isaac K- Team LC

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We’re so excited you’re looking for ways to grow in your faith! Check out Finds.Life for all kinds of support and resources that will help you grow spiritually. You can start your search here: finds.life.church/tag/spiritual-growth/ Isaac K- Team LC