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Depression | Finding Light In The Darkness
Shared on: May 11, 2020
1 in 5 people in America will be impacted by mental illness during their lifetime with suicide being the second leading cause of death in the U.S. for ages 15-44. So, how are you preparing your congregation for death, tragedy, and even suicidal thoughts? Show your congregation where they need to be turning in both the good and bad times with this sermon bundle.
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