I am so relieved that there are people such as you who can and are stepping up and speaking up about the lingering empiricism and pervasive colonialism that haunts our church and pervades our culture in the guise of Christianity. Thank you and I hope you are transitioning to your next call with strength for this work. Blessings.
Angela, thank you for the candor of your post to iconoclasts. I wish I understood why what you describe is happening, but I abhor that it is. I hope when you say you’re walking away that you have not abandoned all hope for the church. Hope is what keeps me going despite it all.
I’m one of those iconoclasts, or prophets if you wish . And it’s hard I am losing people who have supported me in the past , even those closest to me . I am feeling more alone than ever.
So sorry, Chris. I know it’s often when I feel abandoned by the world that I know Jesus is dwelling ever closer. And there are so many here who share your passion!
Just a clarification: were the last few paragraphs a quote from Baldwin's book or your own words? Whatever the case they are powerful words. I wish and pray I had such courage. And wisdom, discernment!
You have been in my prayers since you spoke in St. Louis on your first book tour. I am a third generation Lutheran pastor now retired, so the church is continually in my prayers, both with gratitude and grief trying to lean into hope. Thanks again for your work.
I am so relieved that there are people such as you who can and are stepping up and speaking up about the lingering empiricism and pervasive colonialism that haunts our church and pervades our culture in the guise of Christianity. Thank you and I hope you are transitioning to your next call with strength for this work. Blessings.
Angela, thank you for the candor of your post to iconoclasts. I wish I understood why what you describe is happening, but I abhor that it is. I hope when you say you’re walking away that you have not abandoned all hope for the church. Hope is what keeps me going despite it all.
Absolutely! My hope is built on nothing less ... <3
One of my most favorite hymns . . .
I’m one of those iconoclasts, or prophets if you wish . And it’s hard I am losing people who have supported me in the past , even those closest to me . I am feeling more alone than ever.
So sorry, Chris. I know it’s often when I feel abandoned by the world that I know Jesus is dwelling ever closer. And there are so many here who share your passion!
Just a clarification: were the last few paragraphs a quote from Baldwin's book or your own words? Whatever the case they are powerful words. I wish and pray I had such courage. And wisdom, discernment!
Those are mine. Thanks, Mark. Keep praying for the Church and thank you for reading and encouraging me!
You have been in my prayers since you spoke in St. Louis on your first book tour. I am a third generation Lutheran pastor now retired, so the church is continually in my prayers, both with gratitude and grief trying to lean into hope. Thanks again for your work.
I’m so grateful, Mark! Thank you very much for your prayers, witness, and encouragement. Stay in touch!!
Read the info on this - more than a year old and still unresolved. Maybe time for an article in the LA Times.
Thanks for reading, Marty. Here’s an older article the LAT did on Pr Nelson. I agree it’s time for an update! This was a great piece by Anita Chabria.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-11-10/rural-california-town-lodi-blm-protests