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    Finding God Beyond Church

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    Woman on the beach, does she drift or is she on a pilgrimage? beyond church, lonliness?

    What happens when we let go of religious 'shoulds' and find spirituality in places other than church?

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    Ardis Mayo
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    Dekker Speaks Out About God and Prayer

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    Dekker with Ardis Mayo

    Dekker weighs in on question asked by people who

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  • Dekker,  Spiritual Growth

    Dekker answers several questions on faith

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    Dekker

    Dekker, the wise old service dog, answers questions about forgiveness, prayer, worship and faithfulness from a canine perspective.

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