A friend of mine from Trevecca recently posted this comment on FB: “I’m pretty sure that a major difference between the generations when it comes to seeking God is that the older generation sees it as a science while the younger generation sees it as an art . . . . In seeking God as …
Tag: Nazarene Church
We’re Real Grown-Ups Now (Or Maybe Not)
Steven’s grandfather passed away a week ago, and we spent last weekend with his family. Pa had requested that Steven speak at his funeral, so the weekend was difficult for Steven, not just because his Pa had died, but also because he had to help with the funeral and burial arrangements and responsibilities. When the …
On the Other Side: Grace and Goodness
I am overwhelmed by the amount of response for my last post. I thank each person who read and each person who commented, whether it was on the blog, on facebook, or in a private message/email. There were such a variety of responses and I think the post struck a chord (sometimes a good chord; …
I’m a Nazbeen and This Might Be Why: I’m Guilty
We ex-Nazarenes have a term we call ourselves: Nazbeens. You can even buy a Nazbeens T-shirt (not that I have). Like many Nazbeens, I still look back on the Nazarene Church with some fondness and a lot of good memories. When I left it, I was a bit disillusioned with it and was looking for …
Can You Find God Outside of the Church?
In my last post, I said, “Sometimes I feel like I need to walk away from the religious life I’ve always known so I can find God on my own, and then I’ll be able to come back.” I feel like I need to explain that comment more, because I received some comments (both on …