Since my deconstruction of my belief systems began in 2012, I have made peace with most of the words associated with organized religion: belief, grace, hope, forgiveness, repentance, wisdom, and even Jesus himself.
I'm not a total novice on the topic, though far more student than teacher.
For that reason, you need to know that, surprisingly, I read every word you wrote here.
Thank you for shooting straight, sans drama and perceived "airs."
Maybe being a career writer, or maybe just a junkie for clean writing, or perhaps simply a bitch turned off by what strikes me as "loftly leaning writing," I rarely make it through to the end of comparative essays.
So, please, keep up your "just-the-facts" style to spread understanding--no matter the topic!
Excellent post. Thanks for your vulnerability and sharing your faith. Great closing, "You have the same interior force. You don’t need to find it. You just need to trust it."
Very engaging.
I'm not a total novice on the topic, though far more student than teacher.
For that reason, you need to know that, surprisingly, I read every word you wrote here.
Thank you for shooting straight, sans drama and perceived "airs."
Maybe being a career writer, or maybe just a junkie for clean writing, or perhaps simply a bitch turned off by what strikes me as "loftly leaning writing," I rarely make it through to the end of comparative essays.
So, please, keep up your "just-the-facts" style to spread understanding--no matter the topic!
Susan
Thank you, Susan! That is affirming to hear.
Excellent post. Thanks for your vulnerability and sharing your faith. Great closing, "You have the same interior force. You don’t need to find it. You just need to trust it."
Thank you, James! That's especially appreciated coming from a fellow seeker and thinker.
YES! This is like looking in the mirror and noticing what you look like for the first time
Understanding not obedience.