I love this. Thank you. My next book is along these lines where I talk about no longer searching for answers but intimacy in my faith, so this resonates deeply. X
Thank you. Manuscript is with the publisher and out with endorsers which always makes my stomach church (friends and writers who work I love and respect reading my work 😳😬). Launch march 2025.
I shed a tear as I read this. Even a decade on from my deconstruction this was so beautiful to my soul. Thank you! The other side is beautiful and oh so less fear filled! Still the same hardships but oh so much less baggage!
Absolutely loving these simple questions from your Sarah--“Are these beliefs making me a kinder and more loving person? A better neighbor? A better friend?”
As I am navigating my own de/reconstruction process, I believe these are a beautiful marker to return to.
Absolutely Amanda. If you aren’t already following her words here on Substack, check out her publication Wild and Waste. It is such a spacious place for wonder on the paths between doubt and belief.
"The picture is—perhaps I’m less sure about many things than ever. And perhaps I’m also more sure now than ever." Feeling this with you. Thank you for sharing your journey <3
Thank you so much for sharing your heart, and these particular thoughts with us. This whole article resonated with me, giving me hope, comfort and encouragement, in the midst of much change accompanied by a lot of grief. Whilst I have also found my roots going deeper into Love with trust alongside, I have also been fearful of what I need to let go of.
Oh Mary-Rose, I hope you know how completely I understand. It can be so scary and deeply painful to let go of these thoughts/patterns/theologies that once seemed to serve us and keep us safe. Praying for you as you do the courageous work of making space for new growth.
Your words made me COL (cry out loud) as they resonated with my heart and experience these last five years. Thank you, Grace.
I'm so glad to hear these words resonated with you Kira! What a gift to my heart.
I love this. Thank you. My next book is along these lines where I talk about no longer searching for answers but intimacy in my faith, so this resonates deeply. X
Oh how beautiful Nikki! That sounds like a fabulous read. Good luck in the writing journey!!
Thank you. Manuscript is with the publisher and out with endorsers which always makes my stomach church (friends and writers who work I love and respect reading my work 😳😬). Launch march 2025.
Phew! That sure is nerve wracking. I’ve only done it once and it was very scary, but so lovely to get that early feedback.
So very encouraging and lovely writing w/ the strawberry metaphor running throughout. Thank you!!
Thank you for your kind words!
I shed a tear as I read this. Even a decade on from my deconstruction this was so beautiful to my soul. Thank you! The other side is beautiful and oh so less fear filled! Still the same hardships but oh so much less baggage!
Thank you so much for sharing Laura. I’m so glad to hear this words still resonated with you a decade after your own journey! Amazing.
Absolutely loving these simple questions from your Sarah--“Are these beliefs making me a kinder and more loving person? A better neighbor? A better friend?”
As I am navigating my own de/reconstruction process, I believe these are a beautiful marker to return to.
Absolutely Amanda. If you aren’t already following her words here on Substack, check out her publication Wild and Waste. It is such a spacious place for wonder on the paths between doubt and belief.
absolutely the best and God filled reading for my Saturday coffee. The awe of God is the beginning of wisdom.
Thank you so much Trisha. What a gift to hear that my words connected with you on this lovely Saturday morning. Yes and amen!
"The picture is—perhaps I’m less sure about many things than ever. And perhaps I’m also more sure now than ever." Feeling this with you. Thank you for sharing your journey <3
Thank you for reading Liz. So nice to know I’m not alone.
Thank you so much for sharing your heart, and these particular thoughts with us. This whole article resonated with me, giving me hope, comfort and encouragement, in the midst of much change accompanied by a lot of grief. Whilst I have also found my roots going deeper into Love with trust alongside, I have also been fearful of what I need to let go of.
Oh Mary-Rose, I hope you know how completely I understand. It can be so scary and deeply painful to let go of these thoughts/patterns/theologies that once seemed to serve us and keep us safe. Praying for you as you do the courageous work of making space for new growth.
Grace, this is so so beautiful
Thank you so much K.J. for reading, and for sharing! I appreciate your word on wholeness so much.
Thank you.
I love Pagosa Springs. Where we usually stay is out near Chimney Rock.
It is SO lovely there. It was my first time!
Grace 😭😭 this is so thoughtful and so lovely.
Thank you friend! I hope you don't mind me quoting you. :)
Thank you Grace! There is so much need to unlearn bad teaching on the road to drawing closer to Christ.
Yes and amen Mary! So glad this resonated with you.
Yes Gracie, so much religious trauma and spiritual abuse. You asked about a thread and I wasn’t sure where you wanted me to post. Susan
Strawberry Hill was a God gift and you, my friend, are a Godsend 🙏🏼🕯️🕊️🩶