Finally, an article!
I’m almost embarrassed that it’s been so long since I’ve written anything on the blog. However, in my defense (if it really is one) I blame the entanglement of Facebook’s siren’s song. I actually thought I was interacting with a group of people.
To some extent it’s true, but with ever-changing algorithms, no one knows who actually sees their posts anymore. Often it isn’t people we solicit.
And that leads me to why I’m back on the blog (where I belong).
When unexpected people suddenly have your post in their face, it can be a dangerous thing. Especially when you are someone like me, talking about faith, but doing it on the fringes of the mainstream.
Those mainstream people don’t like us. Not one bit. And as a result they tend to create turmoil and havoc that is more than a bit unsettling.
Not only is that group a problem, but also the regular religious trolls who think their mission in life is to confront and expose everyone who’s faith is different from theirs.
The whole thing is an ugly problem, and I finally got tired of putting out fires. Especially when it wasn’t necessary.
I’m not afraid to say what I believe, but I’m not confrontational simply for the sake of confrontation. That seems like a waste of time and precious energy.
After all, studies show that people almost never change their minds about their beliefs simply because someone else presents their case. It isn’t how the human brain works.
We believe what we believe based on our own experiences in life. When something happens we draw a conclusion and believe it even in the face of irrefutable evidence. It’s our choice.
So, I stopped proselytizing a long time ago. Rather, I actually respect people’s chosen paths. Some of them are rather interesting to hear told. And I can let them continue on their path without a single stone thrown from me.
It’s an amazing way to travel, full of adventures and new stories. Plus, it tends to be very peaceful and kind. And I like that very much.
It reminds me of Jesus. I don’t think He ever went after the crowds. They went after Him based simply on something that filled a need: healing. Kindness and peace are very healing. Especially in the face of that human ugly side which adores chaos.
Peace and kindness are the backdrop for amazing revelations and miraculous experiences. But it has to be pursued to keep.
I love that Ellen DeGeneres ends her show with “Be kind to each other”. There is a no more perfect benediction.
Anyway, in my pursuit of peace and kindness, I’m back at my blog where I’m also experiencing freedom to write what inspires me.
I’ll be sharing my experiences in relationship with my amazing Father God, and allowing my writing an open range.
I hope you’ll come and find this to be a kind and welcome place.
Blessings to you all. I’m sorry I left. I missed you.
Faith
Great article and awesome advice! Thanks so much! I appreciate you tremendously!!
Janet
Welcome to my little corner! I’m so glad you came! Feel free to share, always! Blessings and hugs!
So glad you’re writing more on here. Every morning I check Facebook with the view to see what goodies you have posted while I slept. (I’m in New Zealand) You consistently post material which is precisely what I feel Holy spirit is speaking to me but at the same time a step ahead of me, enough to challenge me to seek HS for His truth concerning the matter as it currently sits in my heart. On your blog I feel much more free to reply to you than I did on Facebook. So I for one am glad you’re posting here…. Would kinda be nice to sit over a cuppa in person….. People on this wave length are few and far between.
You are so appreciated.
Xx
So true! So true! But I feel certain that our numbers are growing and Father is spreading His Spirit.
I’m tipping my cuppa to you this morning! I’m looking forward to our freedom to speak without restraint. Hugs!
Welcome home…. missed your His presence here. When I could not find your writings here anymore I looked for you on FB. Like I told you recently there, I too have had similar experiences there at times and currently have been moved by the Holy Spirit to continue writing elsewhere … what I offer is for FREE! My Publisher is putting our 2nd Free Book into online formats at the moment and I still need to send him the finalized Chapters Father’s given me. Look forward to more of what He gives you here…. (((hugs)))
Thank you for your beautiful words, Bren. Already it feels like I am writing more freely. I will check out your books. Love, Faith
You will find the links to our First Free Book and a short testimony of how God brought it about at my Blog Faith… it is linked to my website as well.
It’s ways a pleasure and so often an invitation to a deeper appreciation whenever I read your work. Father had a word for me some years agi:”ill keep you on the cutting edge”. I see you as someone He brings alongside of that who can comment from that deep abiding and expectation. Keep it up!
Thank you for the kind words, Paul.
I’m compelled to write to confirm and encourage those who are experiencing a similar walk. Apparently it’s a larger group than I knew when I began. 🙂
Blessings!
Good morning, Faith. I’m thankful to receive your e-mails. I haven’t been on fb much recently due to the death (and process) of one of our beautiful young (28 yr old) granddaughters. It has been heart wrenching. I really appreciate your fresh, perspective on the Kingdom of God. Your writings always give me food for thought. I’m thankful for the way you do not put others down for their way of thinking. We are each free in Christ to think, believe and yes, even feel. I’m glad for the trip He has taken you on and that you are transparent and willing to give out of it to others. My love and His, Cheryl
Such love I send to you my dear friend in this time of missing and sadness. But as you walk through this, I know He’s walking closer than a brother. Bless you,
Faith