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Out of the depths came joy

December 11, 2013 //  by Heather

I have been in a season of intense joy in my faith.

And I really, really didn’t want to say why.

Here’s why:

The joy started when I stopped going to church.

I’m over at SheLoves today, talking about moving away from church for a while–and moving deeper into God’s arms. Won’t you join me?

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