Comments on: Short Story

By: Geoff Holsclaw

Geoff Holsclaw — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 20:16:09 +0000

luke,
i really liked the story. thanks for writing it.

By: postalhoot

postalhoot — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 06:12:45 +0000

Luke,

I don’t even know what to say. How about “Didn’t see that one coming?” But that might just be my self-absorbtion in my own life’s trials and lack of attention to anyone else’s life…

Not that I have any great wisdom to impart or revelation from God but you know where to find me if you need a friend.

laj

By: lukeprogmama

lukeprogmama — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 01:56:02 +0000

I have grieved for you, and with you, over the past week. I too am truly amazed you could go on such a journey in such a short span of time. As I learn of this trek, I am also awed again at the “keeping power” of the Holy Spirit. You are ever in my prayers. — Mom

By: Van S

Van S — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 05:37:54 +0000

What a whirlwind of experiences in such a short time. I’m anxious to see how you proceed and the lessons you learn. I’d love to grab coffee with you soon, to see you before you go to Venezuela…

By: apeoven

apeoven — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 02:49:07 +0000

No, I’m not really spiritual. First of all let me say the only information I’m going on here is this post and a couple others you have on this site, and some things you have posted on Listology, so I hope this doesn’t come off like I’m trying to give you advice or something like that, as I clearly don’t know you well enough to make any sort of judgments. I sort of went through the same thing you just did when I was like 11, after my father died, except of course I wasn’t asking as intellectual questions as you were and I wasn’t really able to comprehend the questions I was asking. Also, I don’t come from a very strong religious backround. But any way, what I’m trying to say is that honestly, I think there’s a possibility that your newfound faith won’t last. When I was going through this sort of thing, I really wanted to believe in something, but the conclusions I reached logically were too strong for any sort of faith on my part to overcome. I hope this doesn’t happen to you, as you seem to have a tremendous faith in the divine, and it seems to give you great joy and purpose.

Hope this doesn’t come off wrong, just offering some personal experience on my part.

By: lukeprog

lukeprog — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 02:25:06 +0000

apeoven,

Hard to explain. It’s not that I don’t believe the Bible, it’s that I haven’t yet figured out how to read it properly. I know for sure I can’t read it as literal history.

Maybe the key statement of my spiritual rebirth is “the way of Jesus was the most beautiful thing I could think of, and worth living.” By “way of Jesus”, I am speaking of the general character of Jesus that comes through our sources of Jesus somewhat undisputed, for example: humility, unconditional love, continual servanthood, non-materialism, and a focus on the kingdom of God and not any worldly kingdoms. That’s worth living.

I can feel my soul being filled when I pursue the way of Jesus and forsake the way of the world.

I appreciate your interest. Are you spiritual?

By: apeoven

apeoven — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 00:52:15 +0000

I’m wondering why you have so much faith in Jesus now that you have renounced most other institutions of Christianity. By not believing in the bible, aren’t you leaving yourself with very few facts to go on regarding his life?

By: thirdfloorthoughts

thirdfloorthoughts — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 22:09:49 +0000

You are wise. Asking questions is great. Again i would really recommend Velvet Elvis, by Rob Bell, if i had to guess it might articulate some of what you are trying to wrap your head around… just a thought… sj