Faith That Waits
By Bradley Gray
07/15/25
22mins

Faith That Waits

Chapter 3 of Habakkuk, which is often referred to as “the Psalm of Habakkuk,” is a song of catharsis, relief, faith, and profound emotion.
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Erick Sorensen
Erick Sorensen
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What Makes a Saint? A Saint Is Held By Promise

God doesn’t just simply give you all the things. He does so because his very own Son came down and earned all the things for you.
Peace Be With You
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Peace Be With You

‘Peace’ means “I have forgiven all those sins against me.”

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