Still a Beautiful Church

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With all its scandals, failures, and political schemes, it's still a beautiful Church. Be hopeful. God is still here.

About Laura Johnson

I am a United Methodist pastor in North Carolina, where I regularly see glimpses of God in the lives of my parishioners, friends, pastor-husband, and two children.

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