tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259200682875369030.post2447478894896940294..comments2023-03-30T03:24:20.331-07:00Comments on Learning to Breathe: A church that truly blesses!Linda Zelayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02842164145067391301noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259200682875369030.post-48643689936345983482011-10-02T07:01:17.195-07:002011-10-02T07:01:17.195-07:00First Linda, I'm sorry I haven't been here...First Linda, I'm sorry I haven't been here for so long. From the beginning of the month, from the last post Sara wrote in August, and the subsequent posts by her friends, I could read the handwriting on the wall. I've been thinking only of her, and reading only her blog. I'm sorry. I was gone for good reason and I’m now just starting to get back to reading the blogs I heart – and I heart YOURS! And today - so much thanks about that which you can be so bitter about. My brother has kids that because of his wife are going to have horrible psychological problems – I know this because I know what abuse does – And abuse doesn't always have to be physical – and I want them to see a therapist. Therapists are just people who listen, and help you guide your thoughts, because sometimes we don't do it on our own very well or judge her own thoughts very well - especially these vulnerable kids. But they're just people. I say that because pastors are just people. Hopefully they have an education and abiding faith. I have the education – but I doubted the existence of God even after I graduated seminary. Not anymore. And I was too proud. You can't have that in the leader of God's people either. So I never became a pastor. Anyway, all the things of which you are thankful for, the youth groups, and Awana, and fellowship, and love, and solid teaching, and being pointed in the direction of our Lord, and his word, all of it made me smile – and smiles have been rare lately – so thank you. Thank you Lynda. And God bless and keep you and each and every one of yours.Craighttp://deepintolove.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259200682875369030.post-53637763935682259492011-09-26T18:04:52.820-07:002011-09-26T18:04:52.820-07:00I love you beautiful list! I totally feel you whe...I love you beautiful list! I totally feel you when it comes to having difficulties with my church. I am blessed to have found a church (where I am now) that makes me feel welcome and where we all seem to have the same goal.<br /><br />Maria @ <a href="http://jsimplylive.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Linen & Verbena</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com