A Mark 8:36 Decision Audit for the Cost of Success
Use Mark 8:36 as a decision audit: name the promised gain, identify the hidden cost, test your reasoning, and choose an accountable next step.
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Use Mark 8:36 as a decision audit: name the promised gain, identify the hidden cost, test your reasoning, and choose an accountable next step.
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