tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post2432693750615418417..comments2023-10-30T08:00:54.059-04:00Comments on Laurel's Leaves: Writing about faith from the marginsLaurel Garverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-55356962951581599702016-08-07T09:06:30.558-04:002016-08-07T09:06:30.558-04:00As someone who came to my faith in Christ later in...As someone who came to my faith in Christ later in life, I see glaring examples in the church that befuddle me; examples of how (I think you referred to them as) "cradle Christians" couch their own faith and practice thereof.<br /><br />The excitement of my personal encounter with the Holy Spirit is the anchor I return to in times of trouble and doubt. As a small group leader, I have the advantage of being "forced" to study the Bible in order to prepare for our sessions. I think that is the key ingredient.<br /><br />Without regular study (not just reading) of Scripture, we risk our faith withering on the vine of life.<br /><br />Great article!<br /><br />XXanthorpehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12607212106936329296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-47287457641172073872016-05-06T14:41:45.358-04:002016-05-06T14:41:45.358-04:00Indeed, a faith community is where it should be mo...Indeed, a faith community is where it should be most safe to ask the hardest questions about what life is about and why we're here. Thanks for coming by!Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-39559676991190730862016-05-05T19:26:26.329-04:002016-05-05T19:26:26.329-04:00For me, questions have always been part of explori...For me, questions have always been part of exploring faith! Thank you.Jennifer R. Hubbardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03408588432492354248noreply@blogger.com