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Authenticity | Openness With The Body
Shared on: Jan 29, 2024
Authentic Christlikeness and the ability to share daily trials and struggles in a church community are vital to its health and growth. Help create an environment of safety and trust in your church so it can become a place of truth, authenticity, and support for the real challenges of life.
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