Hi, this is Joel and Victoria. Thanks so much for listening to the podcast.

24 is going to be an amazing year for you and your family. Know that we're praying for you.

So get ready. Keep your expectations up. It's going to be a great year.

Hope you enjoy today's message.

Well, God bless you again. It's always a joy to come into your homes each week. We come with good news. We know God is on your side, and he's got good things in store for each one of you. If you're ever in our area, I hope you'll stop by and see us. We give you a personal invitation. I say it often, but these are the finest people in all of Houston, Texas, right here at Lakewood. So come out and we'll make you feel right at home. But thanks for tuning in today.

I like to get started each week with something kind of funny. And I heard about these two

famous baseball pitchers. They were discussing whether or not there would be any baseball up

in heaven. And they agreed that whoever died first would come back and tell the other one if indeed

there was any baseball in heaven.

And sure enough, a few months later, one of the men died.

And just like he promised, he came back.

He said to his friend, I've got good news and I've got bad news.

The good news is there is baseball up in heaven.

The bad news is you're scheduled to pitch next Thursday.

All right.

Hold your Bibles up and say it like you mean.

You ready?

This is my Bible.

I am what it says I am.

I have what it says I have.

I can do what it says I can do.

Today I will be taught the Word of God. I boldly confess,

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