I have someone I met on an email list who constantly sends me articles. Mainly, they seem to point out what I must be doing wrong on my blog (LOL) and who else is doing it so much better. Recently I was sent an article in which the chief sin of pride was described as having certainty. See, I really believe that prayer is a vehicle of dialogue; I need it for direction in my life. That doesn't mean I don't make colossal mistakes all the time, but it means I do seek direction. Almost always that very loving direction will expose my own flaws for my examination and change ... This is, at any rate, my experience. But anyway, I thought, "Well, if this author is not certain of his opinion, then why go so far as to write an article in a magazine and seek to publish it for all to read???" Of course the article was written with tremendous certainty about all those certain people who suffer from pride.
The views expressed on this blog are solely those of the blogger and do not represent the positions of any group or organization with which he may be affiliated. As one who spent decades stuffing down his opinions and emotions, I am inclined to cut loose here, which I believe is healthy, honest, and part of the process of sanctification in the long run. Politics and spirituality mingle freely here, along with theatre reviews, photography, and passionate talk about food, literature, and the human journey. If anything written here offends you, please find other blogs to read. I am here to share, not to do battle.
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This is excellent, thank you.
I have someone I met on an email list who constantly sends me articles. Mainly, they seem to point out what I must be doing wrong on my blog (LOL) and who else is doing it so much better. Recently I was sent an article in which the chief sin of pride was described as having certainty. See, I really believe that prayer is a vehicle of dialogue; I need it for direction in my life. That doesn't mean I don't make colossal mistakes all the time, but it means I do seek direction. Almost always that very loving direction will expose my own flaws for my examination and change ... This is, at any rate, my experience. But anyway, I thought, "Well, if this author is not certain of his opinion, then why go so far as to write an article in a magazine and seek to publish it for all to read???" Of course the article was written with tremendous certainty about all those certain people who suffer from pride.
I will share this myself, thank you.
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