Thanks for this. I used to find great comfort in knowing—in being surrounded by people who had the Truth all wrapped up. There was real safety in that camaraderie, and I can’t pretend I was anything less than a willing participant. I’ve left that circle of confidence and stepped into something far less comfortable. I’m not anchored anymore. I feel genuinely adrift. But I’m starting to suspect that this unsettled place may be closer to God than the “knowledge” I once threw around like a velvet-covered brick. If I’m sure about anything these days, it’s how much I really don’t know. I don’t love that. It’s disorienting and humbling and pretty unsettling. But it does feel more honest. And I don’t have to defend what I don’t know. That part’s a relief.
Nothing has stalled my faith journey more than the times I had Big Epiphanies. I don't want to diminish the impact of these realizations, but they have a tendency to make me want to stay there. Nothing gets in the way of your next experience of God like the last experience of God. Sigh.
Thank you Pete! This will focus every day on Jesus. I’m about to preach this morning on John 1, the Word made flesh for ALL of humanity! You’ve got me fired up!!😊🫶
Thanks for this. I used to find great comfort in knowing—in being surrounded by people who had the Truth all wrapped up. There was real safety in that camaraderie, and I can’t pretend I was anything less than a willing participant. I’ve left that circle of confidence and stepped into something far less comfortable. I’m not anchored anymore. I feel genuinely adrift. But I’m starting to suspect that this unsettled place may be closer to God than the “knowledge” I once threw around like a velvet-covered brick. If I’m sure about anything these days, it’s how much I really don’t know. I don’t love that. It’s disorienting and humbling and pretty unsettling. But it does feel more honest. And I don’t have to defend what I don’t know. That part’s a relief.
Beautifully said, Kathleen.
What Pete said and I so agree with you, thank you for these words
Nothing has stalled my faith journey more than the times I had Big Epiphanies. I don't want to diminish the impact of these realizations, but they have a tendency to make me want to stay there. Nothing gets in the way of your next experience of God like the last experience of God. Sigh.
Thank you Pete! This will focus every day on Jesus. I’m about to preach this morning on John 1, the Word made flesh for ALL of humanity! You’ve got me fired up!!😊🫶
I love this..."...my journey is stalled at the gate." Thanks for this reminder, Pete!
Thank you for this, Pete. I really appreciate it.
Working on it… uh … me!