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# Forgiving the Church
- URL: https://dd.malinoix.com/forgiving-the-church/
- Published: 2013-06-19T18:00:24.000Z
- Updated: 2013-06-19T18:00:24.000Z
- Author: Maggie Winterton
- Tags: Faith, Church, Hope, young adults, #wordpress, #Import 2026-10-12 13:59

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### Today, I am honored to be a part of Quarter Life Conference by speaking on a topic close to my heart–forgiving the church.

When it comes to my heart for the church–I’d say it has been growing since I was 5 years old! That’s the day I asked God to come into my heart, forgive me of my sin, and make me new! In the 25 years since I became a Christian–I’ve encountered many hurts from people who call themselves followers.

*People who go to church.* 

*And I’ve also hurt other people.*

None of us are perfect, and in light of my new book *[Forgiving Others, Forgiving Me](http://www.amazon.com/Forgiving-Others-Me-Finding-Freedom/dp/0736947272/ref=sr%5F1%5F2?ie=UTF8&qid=1361317331&sr=8-2&keywords=forgiving+others+forgiving+me&ref=dd.malinoix.com)*, I wanted to personally share my heart why I believe it’s possible to forgive the church. Please watch my video [Forgiving The Church](http://youtu.be/R4qTNDbHBDg?ref=dd.malinoix.com) or watch the video below.

### I hope you’ll join me and the 13 other AMAZING [speakers](http://www.quarterlifeconference.com/speakers?ref=dd.malinoix.com) on the topic of church.

Also, I’ve gathered some pretty amazing books on the topic of church from a few of those speaking. You can win a copy of the book of your choice, by tweeting with the #QLC hashtag and the book title you wish to win. Winners will be chosen on June 22th by midnight.

\+ [Called to Stay](http://www.amazon.com/Called-Stay-Uncompromising-Mission-Church/dp/0736955429?ref=dd.malinoix.com) by Caleb Breakey (1 Advanced Reader Copy)  
\+ [Captive in Iran](http://www.amazon.com/Captive-Iran-Remarkable-Triumph-Tehrans/dp/1414371209?ref=dd.malinoix.com) by Maryam Rostampour and Marziyeh Amirizadeh (3 Free Copies)  
\+ [Real](http://www.amazon.com/Real-Owning-Your-Christian-Faith/dp/159669341X?ref=dd.malinoix.com) by Daniel Darling (1 Signed Copy)

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