tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post8810834477943230024..comments2024-03-28T18:43:53.154-07:00Comments on Meditations of my Heart: "We Know Where the Spirit of the Lord is . . ." Part IMartha Jane Orlandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-90374320801421670742012-03-29T04:14:02.168-07:002012-03-29T04:14:02.168-07:00Melissa, it makes me, too, so sad when people leav...Melissa, it makes me, too, so sad when people leave the church for whatever reason. When you read the follow-up to this post, you will see hope for this sad situation.<br />Because we are fallen people, our churches will never be perfect, but they should always be places where we can find love and forgiveness and learn to give the same to others.<br />Thanks for your visit, my friend.<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-33922766866198438002012-03-28T13:58:41.179-07:002012-03-28T13:58:41.179-07:00*Thank you...*Thank you...Melissa Tandochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13747825707650125721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-11844758196632768042012-03-28T13:58:18.550-07:002012-03-28T13:58:18.550-07:00In all honesty, I feel sad when someone leaves the...In all honesty, I feel sad when someone leaves the church. But most of all, I feel that because of the reasons given. Even my younger sister see it fit not to attend Sunday masses.<br /><br />hmmm...I pray with you. I know that the people comprising the Church~ the church itself is not perfect. It's weaknesses and faults have been pointed out many times. Even the priests and religious have their own share of scandals BUT the purpose for which it has been built is love and it will only be LOVE that could redeem it.<br /><br />Thak you for sharing this post Martha. I find you very courageous to open up a topic like this :)Melissa Tandochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13747825707650125721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-81896370629512505912012-03-28T09:18:17.298-07:002012-03-28T09:18:17.298-07:00Hi, David, thanks so much for coming by today!
I&#...Hi, David, thanks so much for coming by today!<br />I'll check this out on youtube. I'm assuming it relates to today's post.<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-5234755526814111902012-03-28T08:27:38.478-07:002012-03-28T08:27:38.478-07:00Indigo Girls performing "Closer To Fine"...Indigo Girls performing "Closer To Fine"David Knotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06414043284066667915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-68066454585458309582012-03-28T07:59:36.148-07:002012-03-28T07:59:36.148-07:00Thanks so much for stopping by today, RoseAnn!
You...Thanks so much for stopping by today, RoseAnn!<br />You are certainly not alone in this. I have numerous Christian friends who feel the same way. They could not feel, as you said, "free and focused" while in a church setting. I feel extremely fortunate to be in a church where I do feel comfortable just as I am.<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-949686257445778982012-03-28T05:16:08.283-07:002012-03-28T05:16:08.283-07:00Yes, I am a Christian and I no longer attend a chu...Yes, I am a Christian and I no longer attend a church. I am no longer someone who follows organized religion and I feel so much freer now and more focused, I feel less clouded and have a much stronger connection to what I truly believe.The Social Froghttp://www.thesocialfrog.comnoreply@blogger.com