Comments on: Blogiversary on the Horizon

By: Rudy

Rudy — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:22:51 +0000

Happy belated blogiversary! When you have a God focus blog like this, it will be blessing to everyone, and be blessed in return. Keep up the good work! Rudy's last blog post..Star Trek returning - are we there yet?

By: Tami

Tami — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:34:40 +0000

I have been mulling over this post for nearly a week now, not sure how to interpret the sadness I felt from it. Our church experiences apparently are vastly different. I understand how the expectations of others and the sometimes unscriptural devotion to tradition can be oppresive. And while I have felt well used at times, church is an added dimension in my life. I look forward to going and connecting with people. I feel loved and appreciated and very "at home" there. But I know you are not alone in your feelings of dissatisfaction. I read other bloggers who have struggled with church also. I'm never quite sure how to respond, mostly because I don't relate, but it always saddens me. After reading Stuart's comment I realized why--it must be somewhat lonely. I want all people to experience the community feeling I do, but at the same time I understand God has different plans for us all. I'm glad you have found greater satisfaction in your spiritual life and pray you have supportive relationships which both lift you up and hold you accountable. I always appreciate your honesty and individuality, Hopeful Spirit. Thanks for the food for thought. Tami's last blog post..When Words Don't Come Easy

By: ventura

ventura — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 17:29:48 +0000

That is exactly why I am more spiritual than religious. Congratulations for your blogiversary!

By: Stuart

Stuart — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 22:09:38 +0000

I wholeheartedly agree. I lament that most of "the church" has succumbed to a "cultural onslaught" (good phrase!) and became more of a problem than a better way. My wife and I are similarly experiencing the freedom (and loneliness) of post-church spirituality. Happy blogiversary! Stuart's last blog post..Direct Deposit?

By: Toronto News

Toronto News — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:55:46 +0000

i believe that it’s a new word you have there.. blogversary

i agree with you that as we get older, we are pretty encumbered..

By: Entertainment

Entertainment — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 08:01:09 +0000

I have experienced the fullest, freest and more meaningful worship experiences of my life during the past twelve months that I have not set foot inside a church building.

By: Viola Jaynes

Viola Jaynes — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:42:28 +0000

I remember reading your posts after you left your Lutheran church and how I could feel your pain. It is wonderful that you have found your own path. Many can relate to your experience, I am sure. It is sad that all too many people leave not only church, but also a desire to follow a spiritual path. The latter of course is what would truly change their lives. Viola Jaynes's last blog post..A Better Choice

By: Julie@Shanan Trail

Julie@Shanan Trail — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 14:10:13 +0000

I wrote an entry on January 17 proclaiming that I was being spiritually pruned. I didn't stop attending church, but I am way less involved in church life. I had some of the same concerns you had. I recently read a book called The Vanishing Word: The Veneration of Visual Imagery in the Postmodern World that discussed how the church in following the MTV generation into a image-driven, emotional worship style. The author walked through history and compared the church today to the church of the early Middle Ages. Such great thoughts ~ blessings Julie@Shanan Trail's last blog post..Mix In A Lot of Faith