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Why Church Was Not For Me

and how my perspective of church has changed

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Abigail Joy Stevens
Sep 04, 2023
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blue and white wooden church during daytime
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I used to rate Sunday church based on several things.


1) Did I feel drawn closer to God through a particular song in the worship service?
2) Did something the pastor said stir me to action or conviction or repentance or enlightenment?
3) Did anyone take particular notice of me by asking me questions or complimenting …

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