We're so glad to have you with us on the podcast today.

2019 is going to be an awesome year in your life.

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and write a quick review.

Your encouragement will help others to be inspired

and encouraged.

Enjoy the message now.

Now, bless you.

Thanks for being with us today.

If you're ever in our area, please stop by and be a part of one of our services.

These are the finest people in all of Houston, Texas, right here at Lakewood.

But I promise you, we will make you feel right at home.

I like to start with something funny.

I heard about this older lady.

She came to church one Sunday morning and a friendly usher met her at the back door

and asked her where she wanted to sit.

She said, I want to sit on the very front row.

He said, oh, no, ma'am, you don't want to sit there.

Our pastor is very boring.

He'll put you to sleep.

Let me find you another seat.

She looked appalled.

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