My vision, as I write this blog, is threefold.
First, my greatest desire
is to help myself and my readers to fall in love with God and His Word. On a 38 year journey, God has taught me
much about Himself and how He has ordered the universe. I delight in sharing what I’ve learned,
offering chunks of Scripture that “say so much”… and all the while exploring & finding more & more evidence that underscores that God is Who he says he is!
Secondly, I long to equip myself & whoever I come into contact with so that our lives become more full in purpose, joy, peace, and satisfying communion with
God and with others. I’m excited
to share truths I’ve learned, whether they come from the Bible, present-day fellow sojourners in this walk of faith, or saints through the
ages. There are so many great
resources out there!
Thirdly, I’ve seen far too often that people do not have safe friends
and family. They do not have a
place to go where they can share their deepest fears and questions; where they
can safely explore the terrain of what they’re going through. We all need safe, wise people in our
lives! Safe people love and
support others, helping them to be the best God made them to be. I want to share with you what I've learned in how to cultivate safe
places.
Two verses, when conjoined, sum up my vision:
You will
know the truth, and the truth will set you free. John 8:32
My (Jesus’) purpose is to give [you] a rich and satisfying
life. John 10:10
I echo your desires, Sara ... to continue to seek God, grow in my love of Him and His Word, and become all God created me to be. I want to enjoy fellowship and dialog with "safe" people and be a "safe" person for others. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteDiana, the best part is that God promises that when we seek Him, we will find Him and His ways. (I know you know this!) Godspeed in your growth!
ReplyDeleteThanks for being my safe friend and sister! I am blessed to have you in my life.
ReplyDeleteThe blessing's mutual! Love you!
DeleteDana Ackland sent me your blog link and I LOVE the description of why you are writing it. My heart is in the same place....I went 17 years with having awesome experiences with God but it wasn't until I started learning His word that my life was drastically changed and I want that to continue and to encourage others that it's an amazing thing to read the bible...not just a chore or a thing to do. You were right in another post...our enemy is crafty and I'm selfish too...but I am so much freer when I delve into God's promises. Thank you for writing this!
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