Dying over here at "I don't think Jesus woulda went that hard" because it's so you and so true! My reassessment began with the realization that what my churches (over the years) were into and up to just didn't seem aligned with what Jesus was into and up to. Yes, despite the WWJD bracelets. :)
There's too many of us not allowed to bring our whole selves. We're told we have to behave in certain ways to be acceptable to the Church. Fortunately that's not Jesus's way. Come as you are, we're told. But we put so many barriers up preventing God's love reaching everyone. Great piece. Thank you.
Love this! I love the metaphor of comparing toxic theology with a cheap airline. That image will stick with me for a long time. The church so often chooses economy over belonging. Thanks again for your words!
Dying over here at "I don't think Jesus woulda went that hard" because it's so you and so true! My reassessment began with the realization that what my churches (over the years) were into and up to just didn't seem aligned with what Jesus was into and up to. Yes, despite the WWJD bracelets. :)
There's too many of us not allowed to bring our whole selves. We're told we have to behave in certain ways to be acceptable to the Church. Fortunately that's not Jesus's way. Come as you are, we're told. But we put so many barriers up preventing God's love reaching everyone. Great piece. Thank you.
I love this, and it made me smile. “Discount salvation” indeed!! I’d love to hear you preach!
Love this! I love the metaphor of comparing toxic theology with a cheap airline. That image will stick with me for a long time. The church so often chooses economy over belonging. Thanks again for your words!
So good.
Oooh nice. I hate Spirit with everything in me aaaand I’ll probably be on one of their planes again before the year is over.