Anne LamottTeenagers who do not go to church are adored by God, but they don't get to meet some of the people who love God back.
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In a world of mass communication, our generation is missing a big opportunity. It comes from the ability to meet and interact with those who share a common belief in God. Many teenagers can't wait to go to church, but they don't realize that going to church is one of the greatest values of their lives. They don't realize that they are missing out on the opportunity of a lifetime by not going to church.
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