tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803485966019129627.post1478106857040288986..comments2023-10-05T09:55:22.947-07:00Comments on Changing Rhythm: Stumbling around in my soulCarolynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05767183775218698451noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803485966019129627.post-52418361069566182972007-10-08T17:45:00.000-07:002007-10-08T17:45:00.000-07:00Just be careful that you don't lose your truth, it...Just be careful that you don't lose your truth, it is easy to be seduced by the other religions of the world such as Paganism and to lose your way from God. Look at Solomon for instance, he was given full wisdom but fell from God. I too hate so much of the hypocrisy I see in many Christian churches but there are many true Christians within them too. Jesus made himself known to me as a teenager. In a moment of terror I heard "Fear Not" and I knew God was with me. I recommend reading the parable about seeds. Some with be choked by the cares of the world, some with have little root, etc. The Bible is truth. Jesus is all that matters. Soon God will come back and all that will matter is our faith in Christ. God bless you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803485966019129627.post-11809454896563271372007-09-17T15:08:00.000-07:002007-09-17T15:08:00.000-07:00I love that quote from Ghandi- because I've heard ...I love that quote from Ghandi- because I've heard the same from friends. "I like Jesus- but Christians scare me." Someone told me that once- it really shook me.Matt Maszczakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18011342859192283377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803485966019129627.post-75959174265274914842007-09-16T20:33:00.000-07:002007-09-16T20:33:00.000-07:00What a great post, Carolyn! I was raised in a non...What a great post, Carolyn! I was raised in a non-religious household, and I have struggled with these same issues for years. I found comfort in something Gandhi said: "I like your Christ. I do not like your Christians." This is how I feel so much of the time. Good luck to you on this journey. <BR/>LetaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803485966019129627.post-15231316356849844532007-09-10T07:49:00.000-07:002007-09-10T07:49:00.000-07:00Wow, it's comforting to know that others are on th...Wow, it's comforting to know that others are on the same journey as myself, trying to figure it all out. I was raised in a conservative christian family, and my family remains this way. I married a catholic, who was strong in the christian faith, but over the years his beliefs changed as he started to question things more, and this caused some marital problems between us. I started to read some books and really work at trying to figure out what I believe, and I'm struggling. I feel almost as though I was brainwashed throughout my childhood, and now the veil is lifting and I can see a little clearer. I believe in God- I know there has to be someone out there. But I'm still discovering what I believe- thank you so much for sharing your journey with us! VickiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803485966019129627.post-17632234702487383352007-09-09T19:04:00.000-07:002007-09-09T19:04:00.000-07:00Carolyn,Thanks for sharing some of your spiritual ...Carolyn,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing some of your spiritual journey with us. I, too, am on a spiritual journey away from conservative Christianity, one that was begun by my parents (my dad rebelled against his fundamentalist upbringing and found out about Christian social justice initiatives such as Sojourners) and my husband and I have continued. I am always encouraged by the Rilke quote, "Live the questions," and that is what I am trying to do. I am always encouraged by reading your blog and knowing that my dh and I are not alone in our journey!<BR/><BR/>On the Celtic Christians note, I once recommended a book to you on an MDC thread that I'll offer again here: Celtic Daily Prayer by the Northumbria Community, or anything that they have put out. I actually haven't read it, but I have friends who are part of that community who are amazing. Here's the like to the community's website: http://www.northumbriacommunity.org/<BR/><BR/>Peace to you on your journey, and keep the posts coming!<BR/><BR/>CarenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803485966019129627.post-83694327820801961222007-09-09T08:39:00.000-07:002007-09-09T08:39:00.000-07:00I know what you mean. I was raised conserv. Christ...I know what you mean. I was raised conserv. Christian (Baptist) and was surrounded by Christian friends growing up.<BR/><BR/>Now, most of my friends are Athiests or just non-believers. I've become much more liberal in my thought process to the point where I don't feel like we fit in at most churches here. <BR/><BR/>I'm not too familiar with Paganism or the Celtics, but I believe that you can have a belief in nature and God. God created nature, right? <BR/><BR/>I just try to live my life and be good to others. Do onto others....you know, all that. I try to be kind and be happy and respect the world.....<BR/><BR/>I hope you'll find what you want on your journey.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803485966019129627.post-49166056267585413522007-09-08T05:26:00.000-07:002007-09-08T05:26:00.000-07:00Carolyn,I really enjoyed this entry. It was encour...Carolyn,<BR/>I really enjoyed this entry. It was encouraging to me! Mark and I also have many discussions that sound like this. We still cling to our beliefs in God and His Word. Yet sometimes we question what the "church" is doing and why. Is it so wrong to try a different approach to reaching out to our friends? Or how we live-what does christianity look like?<BR/> I usually cringe when people ask me if I am a Christian or even talk about "those Christians." Who knows what they think a Christian is. The church (myself included) has polluted the name and what Christ is all about--love-love Him, love others. Keep following after Him and His truth!<BR/>Debbie WAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com