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Comment on Unitarian Universalists…Upset my Universe by Gaurav

Gaurav — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 08:17:55 +0000

As a pastor’s wife- this topic is near to my heart!First of all, I have to say that I do not beielve that the “Church” is at fault!! The Bible is very clear, that it is to be us PARENTS that are to be training our children in righteousness!!! Sunday School & Youth Group were started many, many years later & really were started for the “non-churched” kids! Those statistics are sad, but I think they are a lot due to the fact that parents have been relying on the church to teach their children about Christ- instead of taking an active role themselves (& actually living what they beielve)!A couple things our church does that I LOVE are… when children turn 4, they join their parents in “big” church- children younger than that are certainly welcome, but there is nursery & children’s church provided for children under 4. Although I do understand how difficult it can be for some kids to sit so long (we are all about wiggles at our house), we beielve that having children in the service, plants seeds in their little hearts! We also have just started a curriculum (our pastors & elders & teachers have created) that lasts 7 years & walks everyone through the Bible… all Sunday School classes of various ages as well as the sermon are focused on the SAME topic… are memorizing the same verse, etc. In this way, children (along with their parents) will go through an in depth study of the whole Bible twice.Sorry, this is getting way too long! Great question!Jessica

Comment on Coffee Shop Religion: Interfaith of the Everyday by Israel

Israel — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:28:00 +0000

A key ingredient for teonralce and respect is better understanding and knowledge of each other’s beliefs. Only yesterday did I hear on CNN a Christian preacher mistakenly refer to Allah as the god of the Muslims (i.e. not the same as the god that Christians believe in) as he was explaining Sudan’s north-south conflict and recent referendum on secession. Shouldn’t community leaders (especially people teaching religion) know such basic facts such as that Allah & God are the same as Yahew but that language has given different names to the same thing?

Comment on A Warm Baptist Welcome To… by Akhilesh

Akhilesh — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 19:35:41 +0000

Hey Renea! Great topic. To me, a denomination previdos theological accountability and aims toward a consistent Biblical hermeneutic. They also are resources they develop schools, send out missionaries, and support pastors. I also think there are socio-cultural aspects that come into play that denominations can preserve in their traditions, for good and for ill. They are a bit of a mixed bag!I feel that I’m culturally Anglican, having grown up in an Anglican tradition (Baptized, Confirmed, and married!). The rhythms practiced in the lectionary have formed the way I interpret the seasons in their time. I love the colors, symbolism, and the high perspective of the Eucharist. But I don’t consider those things to be uniquely Anglican many other Protestant traditions hold similar perspectives. I’m not wild about Anglican forms of government, or certain things in the 39 Articles.Rhett and I are in a non-denominational leaning toward Presbyterian phase right now. As people who are called to full-time, vocational church ministry, we feel a stronger sense of urgency in figuring out where best to land. It’s a fun journey, and an interesting one. We’ll see where we land!

Comment on contact by Jacob

Jacob — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 09:31:06 +0000

Your site is delightfully funny, literally delightful, humorisly insightful, faithfully encouraging, daringly silly and wildly crazy. You give me hope that personal faith is more than dogma. Keep at it, please.

Yours Jacob

Comment on About by Marie

Marie — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 00:54:07 +0000

Pentacostals screw up so many people. Good you got away from them. Too bad they stil left hooks that made you feel like you could not live without religion. Maybe someday you will escape all the way and be a voice encourageing others to escape religion. Religion is behind so much of the bad in the world today- religious based war and suppression of the the rights of woment are two biggies that come to mind. I live 20 miles from a polygamist compound….tell me there is any good there for the women and children held hostage by the Morman men who run the place. I too grew up in a Chrisian household. But I saw the light when they told me my Jewish friends would not go to heaven. Any Chrisian church you attend still believes that bedrock tenant of Chrisianity. You kid yourself if you think otherwise.

Comment on contact by Tanya

Tanya — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 19:51:39 +0000

Thank you for your words. I read your article that CNN published, and I appreciate your journey, and thoughts on the experience. Great job, it sounds like a wonderful door to open when trying to understand the diversity of God from the side of the worship. I am glad you took the time to share this experience with others.

This was very brave, and to be honest I believe the Lord was with you every step of the way. God Bless and have a nice day.

In Christ,
Tanya

Comment on contact by PAIGE MILLER

PAIGE MILLER — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 15:17:43 +0000

Becca, this was a great post and a wonderful one for first-time visitors to your blog site! Funny and reflective….praying for you always. We serve a BIG God! I love you, Mom

Comment on Secret Project Completed: Thirty Day Fast by Rain

Rain — Fri, 04 May 2012 01:11:14 +0000

Please tell me that youre heading to keep this up! Its so great and so imrnptaot. I cant wait to read more from you. I just really feel like you know so substantially and know how to make people listen to what you’ve got to say. This blog is just as well cool to become missed. Great things, actually. Please, PLEASE keep it up!

Comment on Secret Project Completed: Thirty Day Fast by Editor B

Editor B — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:15:25 +0000

I was interested in fasting during this time as well, but in the end I haven’t done it. Bravo to you. I hope you didn’t experience any health problems getting back on solid food. Bit of a hiatus on the blogging front. I see you have five more boxes to check on your list… and not a lot of time left. Eagerly awaiting your next posts.

Comment on Devotional Hide-and-Seek by PAIGE MILLER

PAIGE MILLER — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 15:01:59 +0000

Good morning Becca! This is your Mom writing…….Your searching is almost over, but put the emphasis on the Creator, not the creation, you! If you want a reality check, read the short book, 23 Minutes in Hell. A normal guy going along his normal well put-together life, happily married, bills paid, loving wife when God allowed him to spend 23 minutes in Hell………his questions and eternity were answered real quick.