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Sept. 9, 2025

The Need for Intentionality & Wisdom

The Need for Intentionality & Wisdom
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To be a great parent, you need to be focused. Melissa Hannigan and Jim Daly explain why not being intentional is bad for your parenting. Also, John and Danny bring up why you also need God's wisdom to help you parent well.

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