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I’m often reminded of what kept me away from religion and God for so long- why I avoided what my heart quietly longed for- an abiding relationship with the Divine.
I’m not a theologian nor am I ordained. This is not church doctrine. It is a personal reflection about rediscovering my faith after years of indifference, even hostility, toward the Christian message.
I’m often reminded of what kept me away from religion and God for so long- why I avoided what my heart quietly longed for- an abiding relationship with the Divine.
I’m not a theologian nor am I ordained. This is not church doctrine. It is a personal reflection about rediscovering my faith after years of indifference, even hostility, toward the Christian message.
Firs...
I came across this familiar story from Scripture that reminds me why you and I live in hope- God’s gifts of faith and grace.
Here is an illustration from Luke 23:
“One of the criminals who were hanged there was hurling abuse at Him, saying, “Are You not the Christ? Save Yourself and us!” But the other responded, and rebuking him, said, “Do you not...
I came across this familiar story from Scripture that reminds me why you and I live in hope- God’s gifts of faith and grace.
Here is an illustration from Luke 23:
“One of the criminals who were hanged there was hurling abuse at Him, saying, “Are You not the Christ? Save Yourself and us!” But the other responded, and rebuking him, said, “Do you not...
When I pray, I usually pray to God the Father. Maybe not having an earthly father growing up makes having a divine one all the more imperative. It fills an empty space and feels natural and comforting.
I pray to Jesus, the Son of God, but I seem to fall into the Father’s arms most easily. Jesus feels like an older Brother to me—a guide and role model. Almost like the chara...
