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Prof Dion Forster - The God Who Trusts

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Prof Dion shares this profound idea with us, that God trusts us more than we trust Him. God trusts us, and gives us both responsibility, and care and protection. It reminds us that we have a relational God who wants our best, but also wants us to 'grow' and 'grow up' in responsibility, strength, ability, confidence, and faith.

1 Aug 2024 English South Africa Religion & Spirituality · Christianity

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