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Former ‘Cosby Show’ Actress Describes Having a Personal Relationship With God, Says She Sat and Ate With Jesus

April 8, 2020 by Staff

(The Christian Post) Longtime actress Essence Atkins recently spoke publicly about an encounter she had with God that solidified her faith.

The account of her experience can be seen in the all-new Urban Movie Channel original docuseries “Behind Her Faith” which highlights four women at the top of their careers and takes a deep look at their personal journeys of faith as their driving force.

“I remember very particularly and specifically having an encounter, a very real encounter with God, and it was undeniable. And after that my life never looked the same,” Atkins said on the new Paula Bryant‐Ellis show. 

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