How to Stay Motivated Studying the Scriptures or Giving up Lukewarm for HOT

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How to Stay Motivated Studying the Scriptures

Do you ever lack motivation to study your scriptures? Join us for this short boot camp meeting to help identify your roadblocks to scripture study success and motivation.

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