tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324751670638732798.post15336532788277050..comments2023-10-11T09:00:13.140-05:00Comments on Professor J's Place: My Faith Journey or: Yay! More Oversharing!Karen Jensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540617923517042598noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324751670638732798.post-79694526353162578652017-01-23T11:38:29.212-06:002017-01-23T11:38:29.212-06:00C.S. Lewis and Godspell don't seem like an odd...C.S. Lewis and Godspell don't seem like an odd combination to me, but perhaps that is because I had both of those, too. “Suiting up and showing up” is tremendously important for everything in life. The times I have failed to do so involve depression and apathy, as opposed to alcohol, but the concept remains very much the same. I know that I am blessed and encouraged by everyone who chooses to spend Sunday morning with my family of believers -- wherever they are on their journey. <br />~KarenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324751670638732798.post-68373930381896135802017-01-13T06:49:17.522-06:002017-01-13T06:49:17.522-06:00Kelly, I love you. And I love that AA and Godspell...Kelly, I love you. And I love that AA and Godspell were spiritual for you, too. And I love that you're happy. <br /><br />Leslie, Thank you. It's always good to hear that people who look good on the outside have the same wavering that I experience! Love!Karen Jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02540617923517042598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324751670638732798.post-1214268719243063142017-01-12T15:26:34.089-06:002017-01-12T15:26:34.089-06:00Thank you, Karen. I "suit up and show up&quo...Thank you, Karen. I "suit up and show up" every Sunday while worrying about my wavering faith. Leslie Toddnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324751670638732798.post-23894257593798818422017-01-12T14:52:36.533-06:002017-01-12T14:52:36.533-06:00I like to say that AA was basically the (closest t...I like to say that AA was basically the (closest thing to a) religion I was raised in! My father was a recovering alcoholic (nearly twenty years sober at his death) and I grew up in various AA halls, doodling while I absently listened to some of the rawest, bravest people I'll ever know as they shared their stories. God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference! The experience has had a lasting positive impact on my life. On a sidenote, I was in Godspell in college! Gilmer was my role: "I can see a swath of sinners settin' yonder and they're actin like a pack of fools..." It was probably the biggest spiritual experience I've ever had! <br /><br />That said, today I'm a happy little atheist, but I really just want everyone to find what they need, and it warms my heart to see you find (or rediscover?) your faith, community and family. Thank you for sharing your beautiful and honest story, Karen. It was an honor to read it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324751670638732798.post-11410650117257284892017-01-12T12:13:08.041-06:002017-01-12T12:13:08.041-06:00Right back atcha, Laura!Right back atcha, Laura!Karen Jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02540617923517042598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324751670638732798.post-75266207766787603232017-01-12T11:15:55.644-06:002017-01-12T11:15:55.644-06:00Karen, I am glad that you have rediscovered your f...Karen, I am glad that you have rediscovered your faith community - one that gives you so much and I am certainly benefits so much from having you back in the circle.<br /><br />You are an inspiration and an asset and I am happy to call you friend.<br /><br />The Other Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03618067911224855096noreply@blogger.com