In a bit, I will be taking this to a whole different blog platform, but for now will try to keep up, and update things. I applied, and was included in a book launch for Dr. Carolyn Leaf, a fairly well known Neuroscientist, who has a tv show on Christian tv.
I have never read any of her books, or watched her show. A friend actually recommended one of her books..but have followed the thought/brain science thing quite a bit and found it pretty fascinating. While I no longer am looking for a way to "fix" myself, (no more hoop jumping for this girl!) to me it confirms that God is THE scientist, and how beautifully complex we are. And how, we need not be afraid of anyone scrutinizing or challenging our faith...in the end, the truth will become plain, if not simple.
But again, I have not read or listened yet to anything other than a Vimeo blurb, so the jury will be out until I examine with Holy Spirit, what she says. I will be reading and commenting on the book through my eyes alone....if anyone wants to join me, it would certainly help give me added perspective possibly, and if nothing else, we may have some really encouraging conversation.
At 57, I find myself finally, at peace, secure in my intimacy with God, simply receiving love, vs trying to reach for it or him. This came through hearing his voice amidst the clamor that has become western Christianity, and "choosing" to step off the cliff into His love. Yes...there is sin...there is all manor of evil in the world...this is not "greasy grace" ( for the record...that probably doesn't mean what you think it means if you have been taught you must straighten up and fly right for God to love you)...it's the starting point God chose. Because of the Cross, we get to be free to go back to love's garden and without fear, just be. He never left us...our guilt and shame caused us to run from him. That is where I lived in my 30 years of trying to follow Jesus...trying to get closer even as I am running away!!! But he sees our hearts! And he is patient! Hoo boy!!!...Is he patient!!!
Wanna come play in my garden with me? If it gets boring, we will just move on. YES!!! WE CAN DO THAT TOO!!!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE!! I'm in.... I love playing and I love good, deep conversation! Bring it!
ReplyDeleteI never saw this comment, dear unknown out there. It has been a challenging few years, and perhaps, I was not ready, I don't know. But I hope you found people to have good deep conversation with! Just wanted you to know you weren't ignored or excluded.
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