There is talk of Christian persecution. Meaning Christians are persecuted. As a Christian, I have never felt this. Not many of my friends have felt this either. However I have seen Christians persecuting others for this, that, or the other thing. If you want to see persecution check out African Americans, gypsies, indigenous people, LGTBQ, Muslims, and Jewish people who have been persecuted throughout time by “good” Christian people. I am a believer but I do feel like I need to call out the crap that I see by fellow members of the community. I am sorry to all persecuted by Christians who think they are doing “the work of The Lord”, you did nothing to deserve it.
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To Doubt Is Human
Everyone has something they have doubts about. It’s human nature I believe. As a person of faith, I have them all the time and that doesn’t make me less of a believer.
My God is big enough to understand. There is a story of a man named Thomas in the Christian tradition who had doubts about the return of Jesus after his crucifixion. It’s those doubts that made Thomas’ faith stronger. Doubt does not mean one stops believing it can mean getting more information in hopes you can be a better person.
It’s OK to have doubts based upon experiences in life. It’s easy to doubt when you have been let down about something. Doubts can help us make wise decisions about things. My friend’s doubt is a good thing. It’s a tool that can help you be a better person.
Good Friday, In The Name Of Love
Today is Good Friday which is the day in which Jesus Christ was crucified. Considering all the bad things that people do why would a good man like Jesus die a painful and shocking death so that people would have an avenue for life everlasting? I believe it’s all about love. Jesus taught us to love one another, love our neighbors as ourselves and so much more. He healed the sick, fellowshipped, got angry, and did so many more things all in the name of love. We are all worthy of that love. No matter who you are, who you love, people of all races and faces and who you have been in your past it’s that sacrificial love that matters the most. So this is indeed a Good Friday where we celebrate love. As U2 sings once more in the name of love.
The Baptism Of Our Lord
The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, or Theophany, is the feast day commemorating the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River by John the Baptist. Originally the baptism of Christ was celebrated on Epiphany, which commemorates the coming of the Magi, the baptism of Christ, and the wedding at Cana.
I was baptized when I was 11 and it’s something that has sustained me spiritually all the days after. It’s something that has formed me to be the person I am today. Granted, I am not a perfect follower of Jesus but I hope I do my best.
The Second Sunday of Advent – Peace
The second week of Advent is the message of peace. The understanding of the word “peace” is limited to worldly peace – the absence of war or conflict. But the word peace – as proclaimed by the angels to the shepherds at the birth of Jesus – has a much more spiritual significance. Happy Advent to all celebrating.
The First Sunday Of Advent 2023
Today begins the season of Advent which is celebrated by many in the Christian world as the prelude to the season of Christmas. This is an Advent wreath with four Advent candles that are lit on the four Sundays before Christmas and the Christ candle which is lit on Christmas Eve. I pray for a good Advent season to all who celebrate and may this be a time of mindful waiting and reflection.
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