“My Bad Church Experience” Featured on She Is More

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“My Bad Church Experience” Featured on She Is More

I told you about my bad church experience as a kid and how I found my way back to faith, a few weeks ago. I was so surprised by the response that I got. I expected to be bashed a bit, but instead I got emails and Facebook messages and comments here on my blog about how many of you had similar experiences and how this post has inspired you to investigate your own faith.

I’m so excited to tell you “My Bad Church Experience” has been featured on Kristen Dalton’s (former Miss USA) website She Is More. I prayed that my story would help at least one person out there and by Kristen graciously accepting my submission to her site, I hope that it could reach hundreds, maybe even thousands.

Thank you for your support, and please go check it out on She Is More.

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