I know that there are many searchers in WonderCafe.Welcome to you all.
I was given 2 boxes of contemporary cards ( most beautiful) and on all of them, there was a short phrase from the scriptures - mostly Psalms ( Make a Joyful Noise, etc). My daughter said that she bought them for me but didn't know if they were okay because she doesn't know about religion.
Religion is something that she connects with me writing sermons as I read the bible and search resources, prayers and hymns.
I have now found a congregation that welcomes a brains on approach to the bible, that is more open to diversity and focuses on love and acceptance rather than guilt, judging, and shame. My dileman here is that after 3 yrs of attending I still haven't managed to seamlessly integrate the group.
[Where?
There, when the helpless fear
claws icily at your heart]
There, when ignorance and intolerance
turn stone faced to your pain.
There, in your small daughter's wisdom
and your son's gentle smil
There, in the faces of friends
your unbidden tears, warmth of a hug
There, in the love you give
and receive
There, in the small voice whispering
you must, you can, go on
There, in the delicate veins of a leaf
moon bright in the cloud edged darkness
There, in words
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