Comments on: Why I Believe

By: eph2810

eph2810 — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 06:45:00 +0000

I am so thrilled that you looked at the quote one more time…You actually put my journey into words. Except it took for God to remove me from my family and put 6,000 miles between us in order for me the ‘get’ it. I was raised in the Christian home. My dad always quoted Scripture around the house…But I guess I had to take the journey for myself to understand the why…

Thank you so much for sharing. You don’t know how much your post meant to me.

Blessings on your Wednesday and always.

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 04:01:00 +0000

Excellent insight! I am quite sure that what you are describing here is known as growing in grace and the knowledge of Him. Keep pressing on. While you may not can see it, your journey has just begun.

By: Cindy

Cindy — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 23:45:00 +0000

Well, thank goodness for OCD! You definitely contributed to the discussion of this quote. Having grown up in a Christian home, I can relate to a lot of what you said. I’m glad you took time to post.

By: Jessica Morris

Jessica Morris — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 23:29:00 +0000

I know for me too having moved out from my parents home and moved away from my home church I was forced to reevaluate the ‘preconceived’ ideas I’d had.

Oh, and you did make sense. I understand the OCD too… blogging is addicting. Meme’s are even more so!

By: janna

janna — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 22:37:00 +0000

“It was at that point that I ceased to be a follower of man, making my faith be whatever information people gave me – whatever was “chic” and right to them, and instead became a real follower of Christ.”

It is a big step to follow God totally and not man and to seek only His approval. Then, we do start seeing Him more clearly.

Great points. Thanks for sharing!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 22:12:00 +0000

Hi Crystal-

You completely make sense. In fact I agree with exactly what you said and had a similair experience. I hope that your migraine gets better:)

By: Heidi

Heidi — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 21:53:00 +0000

Really great story. It just shows that you are now maturing in your faith which is great. I’m glad you posted this week too.

You have a great layout here too. Very fun but calming too.

By: Christine

Christine — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 21:36:00 +0000

Hi Crystal! I’m so glad you decided to post. I was just talking with a friend who has been through a similar journey shedding the layers of “preconceived” ideas to come to the heart of her faith. It has been very rewarding for her. Thanks for sharing your take on the quote this week!