A compassionate reflection on church hurt through the story of the Good Samaritan, helping wounded readers separate religious failure from the heart of Jesus.
Thankfully while I may have accepted some faulty understanding of God, I've always believed that what the Church does is not God. But I'm unable to see Church the same way again. At least for now.
Such a powerful perspective on the Good Samaritan. Realizing that God isn't the religious system that walked past us, but the One who stops to tend to our wounds, changes everything. Thank you for writing this truth so gently and honestly.
Part of me wishes I could return to the person I was when this happened to me and the rest of me fears I will be that person again. The anger is diminishing but yesterday I had a flashback and questioned the character of someone I thought I could trust. Thank you for this article. It’s right on and gives me hope for today. Tomorrow is a different story.
Thanks so much for this, and for everything you’ve been through to be able to become a person who could so understandingly touch these kinds of situations. Rare and invaluable.
Your article had me bawling like a baby. I've never felt more seen in my entire life. Thank you for writing this, truly 🥹
Right there with you and I see you loud and clear
"But some anger is not rebellion. Some anger is grief with its eyes open".
This was an awesome explanation of an experience I had. Thanks for writing the deepest and most meaningful things here on substack. 🫶✨️
Thank you for the good storytelling.
Thankfully while I may have accepted some faulty understanding of God, I've always believed that what the Church does is not God. But I'm unable to see Church the same way again. At least for now.
Getting reacquainted with God & it has been good.
Thank you … still processing. Great article.
Such a powerful perspective on the Good Samaritan. Realizing that God isn't the religious system that walked past us, but the One who stops to tend to our wounds, changes everything. Thank you for writing this truth so gently and honestly.
Since I moved here...3 churches. I have lived a lot of places. Here...3 churches. Crazy.
Part of me wishes I could return to the person I was when this happened to me and the rest of me fears I will be that person again. The anger is diminishing but yesterday I had a flashback and questioned the character of someone I thought I could trust. Thank you for this article. It’s right on and gives me hope for today. Tomorrow is a different story.
Thanks so much for this, and for everything you’ve been through to be able to become a person who could so understandingly touch these kinds of situations. Rare and invaluable.
Admitting the anger. Thanks for writing this one too.
Thank you so much, Chris
Another great piece. I hope u use this in a sermon.