Psalm 12, Part 2: The Saint Fails, The Word Purifies
By Steven Paulson
01/16/26
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Psalm 12, Part 2: The Saint Fails, The Word Purifies

God makes us pure saints by planting us back in the earth we imagined we needed to escape.
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Steven Paulson
Steven Paulson
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Psalm 12, Part 1: Set in Salvation

Salvation is not merely to be put in “safety” but to be put into Christ.
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Welcome to My House

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