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The Shared Work of Worship
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Hold Your Applause, Please
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (431+ words) O.K. I’m going to get this off my chest once and for all. I have sputtered and complained to myself about this, but it is time I say it out loud. I cannot abide applause in church. Now, don’t get me…...
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