Paul: Desert Days

Pastor Gregg Matte shares wisdom from Paul’s time in the desert. The desert is a place of preparation. The desert pushes us from self to service, cultivates trust in God’s power, calms our hearts and increases our faith. If you are in a desert, keep the f

Episode 1 of the Houston's First Baptist Church podcast, hosted by Pastor Gregg Matte, titled "Paul: Desert Days" was published on July 31, 2022 and runs 39 minutes.

July 31, 2022 ·39m · Houston's First Baptist Church

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Pastor Gregg Matte shares wisdom from Paul’s time in the desert. The desert is a place of preparation. The desert pushes us from self to service, cultivates trust in God’s power, calms our hearts and increases our faith. If you are in a desert, keep the faith and keep walking, drink the living water of Jesus and realize that God uses the desert to blossom fields of His Glory.

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Pastor Gregg Matte shares wisdom from Paul’s time in the desert. The desert is a place of preparation. The desert pushes us from self to service, cultivates trust in God’s power, calms our hearts and increases our faith. If you are in a desert, keep the faith and keep walking, drink the living water of Jesus and realize that God uses the desert to blossom fields of His Glory.

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