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  1. Exclusivity And Lack Of Church Growth

    Why My Church is NOT Growing – Part 20 – Exclusivity Clicks, exclusivity, comfort zones, and the like greatly damage church growth and health. These matters are addressed in this week’s posting. Check it out @ GodsTruthInLove.org
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    I feel shunned after opening up

    Hello all, I've really been struggling with my relationship with the people at the church I attend. I was invited by a neighbor a little over a year ago when I moved to a new area. I had a very compelling first visit to the church which ended up with me in tears and being consoled by my VERY...
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    Need Help

    Hi, I grew up in a faith that teaches/believes they are the only way to get to heaven, and that other Christians are empty or don't have the spirit...etc etc I struggled with scrupulosity as an adolescent, dreaming of burning in hell or thinking bad thoughts about God, when I was 14-15 I...
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    OCD and Church

    Hi, Been really struggling lately. The vow/blasphemy OCD has tightened its grip on me once again. I was raised in a faith that teaches they are the one true way to heaven. Been really depressed and struggling lately with many different things, been asking God multiple times a day for signs...