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, Lynnea 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 a Divine Being? If you have read this blog before, you probably know I am a person who wonders about these things. As a child I wondered what would happen… Continue reading →
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 my pastor. The process of going through changes can be trying on a church. The fear of the unknown, the uncertainty of what the new pastor will be like. I… Continue reading →
Audra and I met for a weekend trip, We were sad that Lainie wasn’t able to join us. Saturday night, Audra 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 our attention. Even with a typo in the newspaper, we found their website. There is freedom in exploring different churches while traveling. There is little chance of seeing these people again.… Continue reading →
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 ready to read some of my own choosing. Here I come religion and biographies–True Compass by Ted Kennedy is waiting to be finished as well. Social Bookmarking
“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 that if there is hardship, poverty, war, illness–God must not be there. Are all the wealthy, successful people finding favor with God? Do earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, and flooding mean… Continue reading →
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 leaving. It is pretty amazing since I doubt so much of the time. In my December struggle, I was given this perspective which gave me comfort. Faith always includes uncertainty… Continue reading →
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 something to be studied and not taken lightly. Oh today I long for the faith of my childhood. I wanted answers, yet I didn’t feel the answers would lead… Continue reading →