I appreciate the river metaphor, the canoe being carried along on the current, Christians resisting the direction and learning how to swim upstream. Observing the recent events across the globe, I had described to my therapist that I felt at times like I was standing up in a tippy canoe as we approached rough whitewater ahead.
First steps may be to just sit down, take a few deep breaths and roll out of the boat.
I have never regretted the loss of Latin Christendom. That world was similar to the world Jesus encountered with the Pharisees and their stale rules and religion. There were reasons for the Reformation, and though it was not perfect, it was the correct direction.
On the other hand, the loss of enchantment certainly stings and is regrettable. But I’m not sure that was linked to Reformation as much as Enlightenment, which although they occurred somewhat congruently, they certainly aren’t the same.
I’m glad for the last two segments of this series as I think they point in the right direction.
The most important intentionality is the Spirit inspired surrender to God, who both shapes and gives greater freedom to the will, which is subject to so many contrary influences.
I appreciate the river metaphor, the canoe being carried along on the current, Christians resisting the direction and learning how to swim upstream. Observing the recent events across the globe, I had described to my therapist that I felt at times like I was standing up in a tippy canoe as we approached rough whitewater ahead.
First steps may be to just sit down, take a few deep breaths and roll out of the boat.
I have never regretted the loss of Latin Christendom. That world was similar to the world Jesus encountered with the Pharisees and their stale rules and religion. There were reasons for the Reformation, and though it was not perfect, it was the correct direction.
On the other hand, the loss of enchantment certainly stings and is regrettable. But I’m not sure that was linked to Reformation as much as Enlightenment, which although they occurred somewhat congruently, they certainly aren’t the same.
I’m glad for the last two segments of this series as I think they point in the right direction.
The most important intentionality is the Spirit inspired surrender to God, who both shapes and gives greater freedom to the will, which is subject to so many contrary influences.