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Gods sovereignty and our responsibility 275 lesson 7. I dont know who benefits more, the people i take through this book, or myself. The title of this book is 31 days toward trusting god and it was written by jerry bridges. In this book, he explores the power of god over nations, nature, and even in the minute details of our everyday lives. What he learned changed his life, and he now shares the fruit of that study in trusting god. As you explore the scope of god s power over nations, nature, and even the details of your life, youll find yourself trusting him more completely.
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