To those who may stumble upon this blog and our few faithful readers, Merry Christmas.  I hope the New Year will bring inspiration to all of us, and perhaps a few new posts here on Put Me in a Box. Peace to All, Anne Social Bookmarking

Were you raised Trick or Treating?  I was, and I am sure I never was engaging in evilness.  I don’t think it opens the door into witchcraft. I love the community opening their doors, greeting each other, candy doesn’t hurt.  It is fun! Trick or Treat! Happy Halloween Social Bookmarking

How do you view God? Do you believe in a Creator, but then creation is let it run it’s course? Is God a voice of reason from within? Does God have a mapped out plan that we are following? Is the future already known? Is there a reality of “God’s Will”? Do you believe in [...]

My pastor is leaving our church.  He is leaving to be a coordinator for our brand of Baptists at the state level.  I think it seems like a great job–but I am crushed emotionally.  He is respected and loved.  I trust him completely with my questions and doubts.  For nearly ten years, he has been [...]

Judith and I met for a weekend trip, We were sad that Rosemary wasn’t able to join us. Saturday night, Judith was looking at a newspaper and saw church listings. Originally, we had discussed our lack of interest in attending a church service during our time together. The ad blurb for the Unitarian church caught [...]

Are we evil from birth?  Do we come into this world wretched sinful beings?  Although it can seem like a dark, depressing idea, it is a common theological belief in Christianity.  What is your opinion? Social Bookmarking

Patience with God: Faith for People Who Don’t Like Religion (or Atheism) by Frank Schaeffer I ordered this book from amazon today.  I am eager to receive it.  I joined a book club.  I thought it would take me beyond my typical reading, which has proven true.  I have already read our February book, so I am [...]

“They were under the heel of the French. You know, Napoleon III, or whatever. And they got together and swore a pact to the devil. They said, we will serve you if you’ll get us free from the French. True story. And so, the devil said, okay it’s a deal.”  Pat Robertson Must we imply [...]

My doubt through the Christmas season was strong.  I felt so much doubt, I meet with my Sunday School Teacher to talk about it over coffee.  He was not surprised, I had alluded to some of my questioning in class.  The odd thing about me is that I LOVE church and have no interest in [...]

Growing up, the notion of a child like faith was often praised.  I thought it was odd and irresponsible, even as a child.  Those who know me would say that is so me.  I have often thought and over thought much of life.  I didn’t doubt faith as a child, yet I thought it was [...]