What if the real battle isn’t outside—but within? Are you unknowingly leaving the door open to darkness even after the light has come?

Tune into this episode of Gathering Strength with Ruben Cuevas and learn:

The hidden meaning behind Jesus' warning in Matthew 12:43–45

How spiritual emptiness can lead to even greater bondage

Practical ways to safeguard your soul and fill your house with lasting strength

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3 Things You’ll Learn:

Why chasing the world’s version of success is a dead end

What ancient kings, prophets, and philosophers knew about lasting fulfillment

How to build your life on a foundation that can’t be shaken

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Why would a good God create us knowing we'd rebel, and allow so much suffering in the world? Join me, Ruben Cuevas on "Gathering Strength" as we tackle this raw, essential question head-on, moving beyond easy answers to uncover profound biblical truth.

Here's what you'll learn by tuning in:

* The profound reason God values freedom over control, even at the cost of pain.

* How suffering acts as a divine forge, building unbreakable character.

* Why God entered our pain, rather than remaining distant from it.

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What if everything you’re chasing—success, wealth, recognition—is just a mirage? What if true fulfillment isn’t found in more, but in something deeper? Join me, Ruben Cuevas, as we uncover the wisdom of King Solomon and explore why some of the most powerful, wealthy, and successful people in history have found themselves feeling empty at the top.

🎧 Tune in to learn:

Why chasing success, wealth, and pleasure often leads to emptiness.

The Hedonic Treadmill effect—why happiness fades after every achievement.

Three powerful ways to find lasting fulfillment starting today.

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