“Everyone doesn’t have to do everything. Most of the people in this story, they’re not doing everything. They are doing their one thing…It will take many people, like you, deciding to start with their one thing, sending up their own pro-democracy signal flare and connecting with others.”
This is the second time in two days I’ve read this sentiment (that none of us can do everything), and two other people have said this to me two other times in the past six months. I feel like I should be doing more than I am because this is so important, and I feel like I should be more publicly vocal—but try as I might, that’s not who I am.
It’s comforting to see so many people express that we don’t have to do it all, we just have to do something to make a difference.
I love that so many of us are picking up on this truth! The pressure is real, but by each doing our one thing well instead of frantically trying to do it all, we will accomplish more.
Recently found out Substack existed and stumbled upon your subscription. You’ve put to words a lot of the fears and anxiety I had found in recent years that made me feel like I was a bad Christian for even thinking. Thankfully I have a great church, but I know some people within my own church that subscribe to this nationalism you describe. Encouraging to hear more from this rational perspective.
This morning we celebrated Pentecost and the 100th birthday of the United Church of Canada.
100 years ago three denominations came together. The Presbyterians (not all), Methodists and Congregationalists joined in unity to form The United Church of Canada.
Unity is possible. Come together. Followers of Jesus.
Although I'm currently outside the ev church, it's not by choice. I just can't find one to be a part of again. And I miss it terribly. Like you, my eyes have opened to the various ways the church has fallen short, especially in the current culture of CN. I've lost friends both from leaving the church and from posts written, trying to offer a small light in the darkness. My community is very small. It's interesting a few athiests like or comment but very rarely fellow christians. Unless it's an upbeat, happy pappy post. It seems to be the only thing they want to hear...and that's one of the biggest reasons I left. There seems to be no room for realness inside the ev church anymore.
I’m praying that the Lord will keep my little light and many others shining in the darkness of this crooked generation of twisted Christianity. Thanks Christy for your shining light that’s making a difference.
Thank you for this post and courage! I love this sentence: “I believe the fire will spread as we point out errors, repent of the religiosity in our own hearts, dig into scripture for ourselves to discover what is truth and what is tradition, and run after the real Jesus who delights in hanging out with misfits and social outcasts.”
“Everyone doesn’t have to do everything. Most of the people in this story, they’re not doing everything. They are doing their one thing…It will take many people, like you, deciding to start with their one thing, sending up their own pro-democracy signal flare and connecting with others.”
This is the second time in two days I’ve read this sentiment (that none of us can do everything), and two other people have said this to me two other times in the past six months. I feel like I should be doing more than I am because this is so important, and I feel like I should be more publicly vocal—but try as I might, that’s not who I am.
It’s comforting to see so many people express that we don’t have to do it all, we just have to do something to make a difference.
I love that so many of us are picking up on this truth! The pressure is real, but by each doing our one thing well instead of frantically trying to do it all, we will accomplish more.
Recently found out Substack existed and stumbled upon your subscription. You’ve put to words a lot of the fears and anxiety I had found in recent years that made me feel like I was a bad Christian for even thinking. Thankfully I have a great church, but I know some people within my own church that subscribe to this nationalism you describe. Encouraging to hear more from this rational perspective.
So glad you found me! And glad you are enjoying what you’ve found. The rethinking everything journey is hard but with it.
This morning we celebrated Pentecost and the 100th birthday of the United Church of Canada.
100 years ago three denominations came together. The Presbyterians (not all), Methodists and Congregationalists joined in unity to form The United Church of Canada.
Unity is possible. Come together. Followers of Jesus.
Although I'm currently outside the ev church, it's not by choice. I just can't find one to be a part of again. And I miss it terribly. Like you, my eyes have opened to the various ways the church has fallen short, especially in the current culture of CN. I've lost friends both from leaving the church and from posts written, trying to offer a small light in the darkness. My community is very small. It's interesting a few athiests like or comment but very rarely fellow christians. Unless it's an upbeat, happy pappy post. It seems to be the only thing they want to hear...and that's one of the biggest reasons I left. There seems to be no room for realness inside the ev church anymore.
I hear this deeply. 😢💕
I’m praying that the Lord will keep my little light and many others shining in the darkness of this crooked generation of twisted Christianity. Thanks Christy for your shining light that’s making a difference.
You are so welcome. Thanks for being a light in your corner of the world!
Thank you for this post and courage! I love this sentence: “I believe the fire will spread as we point out errors, repent of the religiosity in our own hearts, dig into scripture for ourselves to discover what is truth and what is tradition, and run after the real Jesus who delights in hanging out with misfits and social outcasts.”
I believe the same thing. 🙏🏽💜
Well-written. Thank you. The 3 lusts seem to revolve around power, prosperity, and pride.
Yes they do!