The Battle For Your Mind
By Cliff Adelman
God's plan for us is victory. The adversary wants to corrupt our minds so we never see the victory. We must discipline our thinking to have victory in our lives.
Cliff starts with "Kevin's Song." The teaching begins at 8:30. Some sharings follow.
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