Tag: Idols

All the Problems of the World…

All the Problems of the World…

As we observe the drama and problems of the world, and also our own drama and problems, we’ve come to the conclusion that most of people’s problems come down to…pretty simple solutions.

All the problems of the world can generally be solved by:

  • have boundaries
  • you can only control you
  • don’t be afraid
  • trust God and each other – but mostly, and first, God
  • enjoy what you have in your life

So…yeah. These are pretty simple. They’re also insanely hard to do. But they seem to be helpful, so we’ll explain what we mean.

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Disorganized Religion

Disorganized Religion

A long time ago (comparatively, time moves very oddly these days…), I (Laine) wrote this post about my experience thus far with the first church I’d ever regularly attended. Coming to Christianity as an adult has been…an experience. Especially as a strong, capable, independent, female (I wish it didn’t matter, but I’m not convinced it doesn’t) adult who is as committed to God as I know how to be.

See, the thing is, I came to Christianity as an adult – I did not come to faith as an adult. My faith is independent of any church, and my relationship with God is the oldest, strongest relationship I have.

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