Comments on: Eating the Bread and Meeting God http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/03/eating-the-bread-and-meeting-god/ For women who are humble enough to seek wisdom yet sensible enough to impart it. Tue, 18 Jan 2011 10:20:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: KWiz http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/03/eating-the-bread-and-meeting-god/comment-page-1/#comment-2149 KWiz Fri, 06 Apr 2007 23:32:41 +0000 http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/03/eating-the-bread-and-meeting-god/#comment-2149 Hi Keith, Thank you for your comment. I agree with you; church can be wonderful. In fact, I love churches that are intentional about helping people enter into God's presence. But you're right. And very many go to church to attain business contacts or to be part of the newest and greatest thing (especially here in Atlanta). As you say, "God's church goes wherever we go" because God's presence resides within us. Thanks Keith! I pray God's best for you and your wife. Hi Keith,
Thank you for your comment. I agree with you; church can be wonderful. In fact, I love churches that are intentional about helping people enter into God’s presence. But you’re right. And very many go to church to attain business contacts or to be part of the newest and greatest thing (especially here in Atlanta). As you say, “God’s church goes wherever we go” because God’s presence resides within us. Thanks Keith! I pray God’s best for you and your wife.

]]> By: Keith http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/03/eating-the-bread-and-meeting-god/comment-page-1/#comment-2146 Keith Fri, 06 Apr 2007 21:30:46 +0000 http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/03/eating-the-bread-and-meeting-god/#comment-2146 "...a communion so much vaster than any church could contain..." And that, to me, describes the best, most fulfilling relationship with God. I know a ton of folks who go to church. But some of the most spiritual folks I know rarely set foot in one. I have nothing against churchy, believe me. I do attend on occasion, though not near as frequently as my wife. Church can be wonderful. But far too many religious types confuse love and worship of God with being present for roll call. A church is a building. God's church goes wherever we go. “…a communion so much vaster than any church could contain…”

And that, to me, describes the best, most fulfilling relationship with God. I know a ton of folks who go to church. But some of the most spiritual folks I know rarely set foot in one.

I have nothing against churchy, believe me. I do attend on occasion, though not near as frequently as my wife. Church can be wonderful. But far too many religious types confuse love and worship of God with being present for roll call.

A church is a building. God’s church goes wherever we go.

]]> By: KWiz http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/03/eating-the-bread-and-meeting-god/comment-page-1/#comment-2142 KWiz Fri, 06 Apr 2007 18:12:29 +0000 http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/03/eating-the-bread-and-meeting-god/#comment-2142 Hi phaenix_ash! I'm so glad you are enjoying my blog! And I'm really glad that you found the study on <em>Women Who Run With the Wolves.</em> I've found the book to be so helpful to me that I wanted to share what I was learning, and hopefully others would share their reflections as well. So go ahead, catch up, and let me know what you think! Thanks again! I'll "see" you soon! Hi phaenix_ash!
I’m so glad you are enjoying my blog! And I’m really glad that you found the study on Women Who Run With the Wolves. I’ve found the book to be so helpful to me that I wanted to share what I was learning, and hopefully others would share their reflections as well. So go ahead, catch up, and let me know what you think!

Thanks again! I’ll “see” you soon!

]]> By: phaenix_ash http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/03/eating-the-bread-and-meeting-god/comment-page-1/#comment-2141 phaenix_ash Fri, 06 Apr 2007 15:18:46 +0000 http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/03/eating-the-bread-and-meeting-god/#comment-2141 Hi, KWiz - I just stumbled on your blog while googling for study questions for "Women Who Run With the Wolves". I only just started reading the book yesterday, so if you don't mind, I'd love to try to catch up with your discussion. That is if I can stop reading your archives. :) What a great blog! Hi, KWiz – I just stumbled on your blog while googling for study questions for “Women Who Run With the Wolves”. I only just started reading the book yesterday, so if you don’t mind, I’d love to try to catch up with your discussion. That is if I can stop reading your archives. :) What a great blog!

]]> By: KWiz http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/03/eating-the-bread-and-meeting-god/comment-page-1/#comment-2139 KWiz Wed, 04 Apr 2007 20:04:00 +0000 http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/03/eating-the-bread-and-meeting-god/#comment-2139 Hi Camille! It's sad that so many go through religious experiences that result in the type of experience you've had. My religious evolution has been similar but a little different. I've seen how the texts get mangled by preachers who seek prosperity and prosperity alone, enticing their congregations into the same, and brainwashing their flocks to give all their money to get a blessing from God. Clearly, that's not what the gospel is all about, so in a very gentle way, I'd like to communicate that. When I read the article, I thought, "Wow." And I also thought others could relate. I'm glad you liked it, having read it before, and see and know that Christianity is not about fire and brimstone, fear and trembling (in a negative way). Thank you, Camille, for your wonderful comment. Hi Camille!
It’s sad that so many go through religious experiences that result in the type of experience you’ve had. My religious evolution has been similar but a little different. I’ve seen how the texts get mangled by preachers who seek prosperity and prosperity alone, enticing their congregations into the same, and brainwashing their flocks to give all their money to get a blessing from God. Clearly, that’s not what the gospel is all about, so in a very gentle way, I’d like to communicate that. When I read the article, I thought, “Wow.” And I also thought others could relate. I’m glad you liked it, having read it before, and see and know that Christianity is not about fire and brimstone, fear and trembling (in a negative way). Thank you, Camille, for your wonderful comment.

]]> By: KWiz http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/03/eating-the-bread-and-meeting-god/comment-page-1/#comment-2138 KWiz Wed, 04 Apr 2007 19:56:49 +0000 http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/03/eating-the-bread-and-meeting-god/#comment-2138 Hi New Parent, Thank you for visiting my blog! I enjoy your perspective on raising kids, and will certainly be back regularly to gain insight and wisdom on and chat about doing so. Hi New Parent,
Thank you for visiting my blog! I enjoy your perspective on raising kids, and will certainly be back regularly to gain insight and wisdom on and chat about doing so.

]]> By: Camille Crawford http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/03/eating-the-bread-and-meeting-god/comment-page-1/#comment-2137 Camille Crawford Wed, 04 Apr 2007 18:18:31 +0000 http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/03/eating-the-bread-and-meeting-god/#comment-2137 I am a 'killing the buddha' type individual and I admit to having visited the site before. I read the article 'Take This Bread' by Sara. Heck, she can write! I liked the message too. Bringing religion to the table and (here's where my pessimistic religious beliefs leak out) out of the hands of those many interpreters who've spoiled the fun in being Christian. I once was Christian. At 12 years old I had a 'born again' grade school teacher. He was so good at bringing God into the classroom, that all of his students loved him and his stories. His name was Mr. Kadlecik. I really 'felt' the love of God then. It wasn't until I was in my early twenties, when I had 'adult' questions, that the religion I could find at that time, couldn't answer, or provided dumb, unbelievable answers, that my excommunication occured. It all seemed like boring dogma that wasn't based on love, beauty, truth, or communication. As it was told to me, it was something you did because some old fart told us to. He was a grumpy, scary, and not altogether wise old fart too. I'm speaking of all the 'male' interpretations of the bible that I read from before the inquisition right to the dinner table of my Dutch reformed friend's parents homes. It was nothing but fear and sheep herding to me. I'm glad to see you bringing Christianity into a different light. A prettier, more gentle, wise and loving light. Camille I am a ‘killing the buddha’ type individual and I admit to having visited the site before. I read the article ‘Take This Bread’ by Sara. Heck, she can write! I liked the message too. Bringing religion to the table and (here’s where my pessimistic religious beliefs leak out) out of the hands of those many interpreters who’ve spoiled the fun in being Christian. I once was Christian. At 12 years old I had a ‘born again’ grade school teacher. He was so good at bringing God into the classroom, that all of his students loved him and his stories. His name was Mr. Kadlecik. I really ‘felt’ the love of God then. It wasn’t until I was in my early twenties, when I had ‘adult’ questions, that the religion I could find at that time, couldn’t answer, or provided dumb, unbelievable answers, that my excommunication occured. It all seemed like boring dogma that wasn’t based on love, beauty, truth, or communication. As it was told to me, it was something you did because some old fart told us to. He was a grumpy, scary, and not altogether wise old fart too. I’m speaking of all the ‘male’ interpretations of the bible that I read from before the inquisition right to the dinner table of my Dutch reformed friend’s parents homes. It was nothing but fear and sheep herding to me. I’m glad to see you bringing Christianity into a different light. A prettier, more gentle, wise and loving light.
Camille

]]> By: The New Parent http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/03/eating-the-bread-and-meeting-god/comment-page-1/#comment-2134 The New Parent Wed, 04 Apr 2007 03:00:22 +0000 http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/03/eating-the-bread-and-meeting-god/#comment-2134 Hi KWiz--first, thank you for stopping over at my blog. I appreciated your sharing your insights. I'm first time at your blog and find it very interesting. I'll be reading more and look forward to some wonderful "chats"/comments between our two blogs! Hi KWiz–first, thank you for stopping over at my blog. I appreciated your sharing your insights. I’m first time at your blog and find it very interesting. I’ll be reading more and look forward to some wonderful “chats”/comments between our two blogs!

]]> By: KWiz http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/03/eating-the-bread-and-meeting-god/comment-page-1/#comment-2130 KWiz Wed, 04 Apr 2007 00:15:30 +0000 http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/03/eating-the-bread-and-meeting-god/#comment-2130 Hi Jeff, what an honor to have you visit my site. And thank you for the clarification about the sites. It certainly makes sense that they are sister sites. I really enjoy reading the commentary on The Revealer. It's engaging, insightful, critical - definitely what we need when examining religion and religious news. Thank you again! Hi Jeff, what an honor to have you visit my site. And thank you for the clarification about the sites. It certainly makes sense that they are sister sites.

I really enjoy reading the commentary on The Revealer. It’s engaging, insightful, critical – definitely what we need when examining religion and religious news.

Thank you again!

]]> By: Jeff Sharlet http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/03/eating-the-bread-and-meeting-god/comment-page-1/#comment-2129 Jeff Sharlet Tue, 03 Apr 2007 21:24:22 +0000 http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/04/03/eating-the-bread-and-meeting-god/#comment-2129 Thanks for your kind words about The Revealer. As it happens, The Revealer and Killing the Buddha.com are sister sites, the former oriented more toward criticism and the latter more toward personal essays, though they overlap a great deal, too, and count almost all the same main contributors. I'm glad to know about your blog. I'll be back. Thanks for your kind words about The Revealer. As it happens, The Revealer and Killing the Buddha.com are sister sites, the former oriented more toward criticism and the latter more toward personal essays, though they overlap a great deal, too, and count almost all the same main contributors.

I’m glad to know about your blog. I’ll be back.

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