I do not go to church nor Bible study. I have found too many fanatics at churches over the years and have given that up. My church is outside in nature, with the animals and God. Though I would agree that the conversation I would bring up would be stimulating and out of the regular regimen of Bible studies. Have a blessed weekend!
I do not go to church nor Bible study. I have found too many fanatics at churches over the years and have given that up. My church is outside in nature, with the animals and God. Though I would agree that the conversation I would bring up would be stimulating and out of the regular regimen of Bible studies. Have a blessed weekend!
I feel Gods presence and magnificence in Nature. It’s kind of my church. All the churches near me bowed to the so called experts and governments so that I can barely walk into them anymore. Maybe I will someday, but for now, my daily school, so to speak, is in Gods creation. I have had lovely conversations with other hikers. Moments of true discernment and joy. Little miracles displayed when I ask Him if I can see something different or what does He want me to know today. God is good—all the time. My last Bible study had too many woke liberals spouting pro abortion and isn’t it great you have a trans grandkid. I will tell them what it really is when I go next time. Blessings. HE IS Risen. Eat what you like.
Your comment reveals the sad state of the church in the US. The vast majority seem to have a lot in common with the kind you describe, there's no point going to them.
Equally sad for me, I live near several churches that are conservative, they teach and appreciate the Bible, but they seem to want to avoid utilizing what they learn from the Bible. I find that to be at least as frustrating as the liberal churches. I could go on for a while on this topic.
These are interesting times we are living in. That's one reason I enjoy the "Thru the Bible" programs. McGee is good, he's funny, and he is imperfect. I'll yell at him some times given some of his perspectives; he grew up during the depression and died in the 1980's. But when it comes to the true lessons of the Gospels, the man is spot on.
Most people try to bring God down to their level. Personally, if I could bring God down to my level He would be no better than me; I wouldn't waste my time. But God can't be brought down to our level, and we can't comprehend Him and everything about Him. He is too massive and amazing, yet He loves us enough to send His Son to die, and be raised, for us. I can't grasp it mentally but I cling to it spiritually!
I feel very sorry for, and don't understand people who want God to be like them.
So well put. You put into words some of what I feel. I look into the sky and the mystery of it all takes my breath away. That He knows me and Christ cares for me. It’s the unknowing that actually calms me. The unknowing that helps my faith. The words I can’t express because who of us really could? The Holy Spirit must speak for me. Pease and blessings.
So well put indeed! I live in the country, have 15 dogs 3 horses and a cat; I love animals. I'm a meat eater, wish I could be only a veggie eater but I would starve to death.
I say that to echo your words. God's creation is beyond fascinating, it's beyond words. I can't explain Him, but after years of ignoring Him, now I can't ignore Him, and won't live without Him. And I surely can't try to bring Him to my level.
In Hebrews we are told the Son of God was made a little lower than angles; aka human. That's as close as God needed to get to my/our level; I embrace it! Thanks!
Love this Janet. Another kindred Spirit that revels in the joys of Nature and what God created. It is the best church I can think of. Blessings to you also on this Holy Weekend where God made us clean and forgiven. Indeed, He is risen.
I do not go to church nor Bible study. I have found too many fanatics at churches over the years and have given that up. My church is outside in nature, with the animals and God. Though I would agree that the conversation I would bring up would be stimulating and out of the regular regimen of Bible studies. Have a blessed weekend!
I feel Gods presence and magnificence in Nature. It’s kind of my church. All the churches near me bowed to the so called experts and governments so that I can barely walk into them anymore. Maybe I will someday, but for now, my daily school, so to speak, is in Gods creation. I have had lovely conversations with other hikers. Moments of true discernment and joy. Little miracles displayed when I ask Him if I can see something different or what does He want me to know today. God is good—all the time. My last Bible study had too many woke liberals spouting pro abortion and isn’t it great you have a trans grandkid. I will tell them what it really is when I go next time. Blessings. HE IS Risen. Eat what you like.
Your comment reveals the sad state of the church in the US. The vast majority seem to have a lot in common with the kind you describe, there's no point going to them.
Equally sad for me, I live near several churches that are conservative, they teach and appreciate the Bible, but they seem to want to avoid utilizing what they learn from the Bible. I find that to be at least as frustrating as the liberal churches. I could go on for a while on this topic.
These are interesting times we are living in. That's one reason I enjoy the "Thru the Bible" programs. McGee is good, he's funny, and he is imperfect. I'll yell at him some times given some of his perspectives; he grew up during the depression and died in the 1980's. But when it comes to the true lessons of the Gospels, the man is spot on.
Most people try to bring God down to their level. Personally, if I could bring God down to my level He would be no better than me; I wouldn't waste my time. But God can't be brought down to our level, and we can't comprehend Him and everything about Him. He is too massive and amazing, yet He loves us enough to send His Son to die, and be raised, for us. I can't grasp it mentally but I cling to it spiritually!
I feel very sorry for, and don't understand people who want God to be like them.
So well put. You put into words some of what I feel. I look into the sky and the mystery of it all takes my breath away. That He knows me and Christ cares for me. It’s the unknowing that actually calms me. The unknowing that helps my faith. The words I can’t express because who of us really could? The Holy Spirit must speak for me. Pease and blessings.
So well put indeed! I live in the country, have 15 dogs 3 horses and a cat; I love animals. I'm a meat eater, wish I could be only a veggie eater but I would starve to death.
I say that to echo your words. God's creation is beyond fascinating, it's beyond words. I can't explain Him, but after years of ignoring Him, now I can't ignore Him, and won't live without Him. And I surely can't try to bring Him to my level.
In Hebrews we are told the Son of God was made a little lower than angles; aka human. That's as close as God needed to get to my/our level; I embrace it! Thanks!
Love this Janet. Another kindred Spirit that revels in the joys of Nature and what God created. It is the best church I can think of. Blessings to you also on this Holy Weekend where God made us clean and forgiven. Indeed, He is risen.