I wish there were more like you around! To do theology is to consider God - and that means asking questions by definition. God is plenty big enough for them! I love it when God gets "more" loving, mysterious, awesome, majestic, present, intimate, whatsoever - and for me Scripture is a bit like opening a box of jewels - each time the light strikes it differently and I learn something new. The people who worry me most are the ones who study theology to confirm what they already believe - because they are in grave danger of making a god who cannot grow - one they can comprehend. That's not theology - it's idolatry - and therein lies a whole host of problems... Not least the exclusion of anyone who doesn't believe in exactly the same way as you do and doesn't have exactly the same experience of God that you do....
“Faith grows in the soil of relationship, not isolation!” We stated Pastor and think you for excepting the call from God!!! To preach/teach the Gospel in season and out, also for your heart towards people and making them feel seen and heard!!! May Jesus the Christ continue to shine His Face upon You and Your entire Family!!! In Jesus the Christ Name!!! AMEN!!! Love You Pastor Petey!!!
Faith grows in the soil of relationship, not isolation! Just texted that to my Made Men WhatsApp group. A common tool of the enemy is to get us alone and hope we'll stay there. How good it is to remind us that when we look around (metaphorically speaking) and find that we're alone it's time to reach out. Being aware enough to know that if I'm alone then others in my sphere are alone as well (because I'm missing them they must be missing me). Reach out. I have a reminder in my phone to contact others on specific days of the week for this very reason. The closer you get to God the more you come under attack. Thank you for reminding us that questions are part of growth. I'm in sales and my coaching of others states that questions (objections) are merely a request for more information, not a rejection of my offering. "I'm glad you asked that" or "That's a really good question" or "funny you should ask that - it's a common concern" are all responses that I envision God would give
I wish there were more like you around! To do theology is to consider God - and that means asking questions by definition. God is plenty big enough for them! I love it when God gets "more" loving, mysterious, awesome, majestic, present, intimate, whatsoever - and for me Scripture is a bit like opening a box of jewels - each time the light strikes it differently and I learn something new. The people who worry me most are the ones who study theology to confirm what they already believe - because they are in grave danger of making a god who cannot grow - one they can comprehend. That's not theology - it's idolatry - and therein lies a whole host of problems... Not least the exclusion of anyone who doesn't believe in exactly the same way as you do and doesn't have exactly the same experience of God that you do....
That is so kind! Thank you for these words—means the world to me. Couldn't agree with you more! The box of jewels is a beautiful analogy!
“Faith grows in the soil of relationship, not isolation!” We stated Pastor and think you for excepting the call from God!!! To preach/teach the Gospel in season and out, also for your heart towards people and making them feel seen and heard!!! May Jesus the Christ continue to shine His Face upon You and Your entire Family!!! In Jesus the Christ Name!!! AMEN!!! Love You Pastor Petey!!!
“Faith isn’t the absence of doubt. Faith is trusting God in the presence of it.” 💯🔥
Faith grows in the soil of relationship, not isolation! Just texted that to my Made Men WhatsApp group. A common tool of the enemy is to get us alone and hope we'll stay there. How good it is to remind us that when we look around (metaphorically speaking) and find that we're alone it's time to reach out. Being aware enough to know that if I'm alone then others in my sphere are alone as well (because I'm missing them they must be missing me). Reach out. I have a reminder in my phone to contact others on specific days of the week for this very reason. The closer you get to God the more you come under attack. Thank you for reminding us that questions are part of growth. I'm in sales and my coaching of others states that questions (objections) are merely a request for more information, not a rejection of my offering. "I'm glad you asked that" or "That's a really good question" or "funny you should ask that - it's a common concern" are all responses that I envision God would give
Yet again you have given me so much food for thought to help grow my theology and faith. I appreciate you and your insights, you're a true blessing.