I finally got "A Generous Orthodoxy" as a Christmas Gift, which I'm greatly looking forward to reading. A little late to the conversation, but I'm sure to have some thoughts about it.
Wondering a little about "compassion". What does it mean? What does it look like? Someone recently accused me of lacking it, but could not (or would not) elaborate. How should I show compassion? People call me a "rock", because I can be strong and have faith in really hard situations. But does being strong when someone is in crisis, speaking faith and belief into their life, rather than being generous with hugs and empathetic tears, mean I lack compassion? Just wondering.
Been thinking about "coming out", or at least using my real name. What am I afraid of, or what am I protecting? If I am afraid of the repercussions my voice will have among those who know me, maybe I ought not be saying those things in such a public space. I will change nothing in my "sphere of influence" if I am afraid to speak into it with my name behind it. If I am still desiring a place where I can air my grievances in anomyinity, then fine. But if I really want to make a difference, should I not be afraid to be me? Just wondering.
The new year has come and the old has gone, and I am faced with "resolution time". I am not really one for resolutions, I believe they can set us up for failure. I'm not saying they are bad, if they work for you, then fantastic! I alway end up feeling like a failure. Usually I resolve something faith-related...this year I think it will be that I resolve to not "lose my voice" in the coming year, when faced with cristicism for my beliefs or challenges to my faith.
Another random thought...today I fould a t-shirt "Nobody Reads My Blog" and for a moment I felt a twinge of...of something...discouragement? Maybe. But mostly I think it's weird that I don't really care if anyone reads it. I figure if there's anything here of value, God will lead people here to be encouraged. Otherwise, I need not worry about it. I like to write, and here is my platform.
I use Google Analytics to track my readership...meager that it is. Some days it's interesting...and I know there are a few of you who have been here more than once (thanks!). I also know most of you end up here because I have linked to you, and you don't usually stay long, but that's really OK. Just the fact that you were curious enough to take the time to find out who "Decompressing Faith" is means alot to me. I think I'm gonna keep on keepin' on. I enjoy this, one day I might run out of things to say, but I don't anticipate that day anytime soon.
But if you're here...by whatever means...thanks. I appreciate you.
Wondering a little about "compassion". What does it mean? What does it look like? Someone recently accused me of lacking it, but could not (or would not) elaborate. How should I show compassion? People call me a "rock", because I can be strong and have faith in really hard situations. But does being strong when someone is in crisis, speaking faith and belief into their life, rather than being generous with hugs and empathetic tears, mean I lack compassion? Just wondering.
Been thinking about "coming out", or at least using my real name. What am I afraid of, or what am I protecting? If I am afraid of the repercussions my voice will have among those who know me, maybe I ought not be saying those things in such a public space. I will change nothing in my "sphere of influence" if I am afraid to speak into it with my name behind it. If I am still desiring a place where I can air my grievances in anomyinity, then fine. But if I really want to make a difference, should I not be afraid to be me? Just wondering.
The new year has come and the old has gone, and I am faced with "resolution time". I am not really one for resolutions, I believe they can set us up for failure. I'm not saying they are bad, if they work for you, then fantastic! I alway end up feeling like a failure. Usually I resolve something faith-related...this year I think it will be that I resolve to not "lose my voice" in the coming year, when faced with cristicism for my beliefs or challenges to my faith.
Another random thought...today I fould a t-shirt "Nobody Reads My Blog" and for a moment I felt a twinge of...of something...discouragement? Maybe. But mostly I think it's weird that I don't really care if anyone reads it. I figure if there's anything here of value, God will lead people here to be encouraged. Otherwise, I need not worry about it. I like to write, and here is my platform.
I use Google Analytics to track my readership...meager that it is. Some days it's interesting...and I know there are a few of you who have been here more than once (thanks!). I also know most of you end up here because I have linked to you, and you don't usually stay long, but that's really OK. Just the fact that you were curious enough to take the time to find out who "Decompressing Faith" is means alot to me. I think I'm gonna keep on keepin' on. I enjoy this, one day I might run out of things to say, but I don't anticipate that day anytime soon.
But if you're here...by whatever means...thanks. I appreciate you.
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