Thanks Nathan for your insight. Reading Francis' prayer is a wonderful reminder that this issue is not unique to us. Assumption, presumption, and bias is endemic.
BTW, this might be confirmation bias but I will say it anyway. You are the best. I reflect on the teachings of the past 15 years and they have been solid and solidly backed up with a life that exemplifies Christ. I like what you said in the past about visitors comments regarding TLC... "There is no hidden agenda." What you see on the surface is the same through and through. That comes from a pastor who is listening to and looking for the Lord and a flock willing to hear and follow by applying what they learned, integrating it into their lives. Even if is just one person, me, (I know there are more) you have had a profound life changing effect.
I love your writing. This certainly is a time to be misunderstood. And the beauty is, we will seldom get the validation we need from people. Feeling like an outsider, we sidle up to the true "outsider" and make the connection only He can fulfill. I constantly pray for you Nathan. Cece.
Thanks Nathan for your insight. Reading Francis' prayer is a wonderful reminder that this issue is not unique to us. Assumption, presumption, and bias is endemic.
BTW, this might be confirmation bias but I will say it anyway. You are the best. I reflect on the teachings of the past 15 years and they have been solid and solidly backed up with a life that exemplifies Christ. I like what you said in the past about visitors comments regarding TLC... "There is no hidden agenda." What you see on the surface is the same through and through. That comes from a pastor who is listening to and looking for the Lord and a flock willing to hear and follow by applying what they learned, integrating it into their lives. Even if is just one person, me, (I know there are more) you have had a profound life changing effect.
Great comments, and kind, as usual, Bill. Thank you :)
Walking in a life time of misunderstanding has brought me alongside an understanding God.
What a fellowship, what a joy divine!
Okay now I've got that song stuck in my head! 💛
It's one of the good ones! Everlasting arms-!
I love your writing. This certainly is a time to be misunderstood. And the beauty is, we will seldom get the validation we need from people. Feeling like an outsider, we sidle up to the true "outsider" and make the connection only He can fulfill. I constantly pray for you Nathan. Cece.
So good Cece! Thanks for your comment, and for your PRAYER!
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