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how to build habits for real life

I used to think consistency meant intensity. It doesn’t….

In a recent Made to Dwell podcast episode, I break down how to build habits that actually fit your life, your faith, and your capacity. If you’ve ever felt discouraged by starting over again and again, this episode will help you rethink what discipline really looks like and how small obedience compounds over time :)))

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