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Samson was the original difficult teenager but God loved and rejoiced in him - so take heart if yours is hard work at the moment
God isn’t afraid of difficult teens and even had one of his own in Samson. Here, author Hilary Higgins, explains why you should take heart if you’re struggling with your child’s adolescence as you have no idea what God will call them to.
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