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“Easy Hates You And Wants To Ruin Your Life” by Andy Reider

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Life is supposed to be easy, right? Not so fast. Author and pastor, Andy Reider, offers a wake-up call for the cultural narrative that everything in our life should always be up-and-to-the-right. The reality is that life is hard, and it takes twists and turns. A better goal than an easy life, is learning to develop resilience. And that, as it turns out, is only learned the hard way.

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Jan 30, 2026 • 8 mins 33 sec

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