Welcome to Church Simplified
A simplified approach to being the church discovering a close personal relationship with the godheadFollow me
Can you imagine how patient Jesus (God the Son) had to be to utter those words, “Follow me”?
The enemy lurking in the shadows
I have become aware of an enemy lurking in the shadows while on this journey. It is quick to hurl an angry accusation when things do not go according to plans—at least my idea of how the plans should go
Do you get depressed?
This journey starts with trust and continues with faith. The word of God must be read and understood long before it can be spoken as life. This is not a magical journey with mythical shortcuts;
Do you pray to God, or talk with him?
Prayer is an attitude of approaching God; to pray means to approach him. David offers an example of how to approach him, with humility.
Mother’s Day
On the other hand, a mother and child often hold such an intimate relationship without sexual connotations. Jesus had such a relationship with his earthly mother, Mary.
These uncertain times
It is true that uncertainty abounds on a global scale. However, having a close personal relationship with the godhead means facing the uncertainty with a calmness that is often unsettling to an uncertain world.