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Bradley Jersak's avatar

Sadly, almost every time I have heard the end of Romans 8 is cited in an Evangelical sermon, I am certain I heard “But you can separate yourself.” No, not even I have managed that.

Philip Cox's avatar

Listening to Nickleback?? Friend, you’ve gone too far…

Sarah's avatar

Having mental health problems

Deconstructing your faith

Reconstructing faith differently after deconstruction

Feeling like God is absent

Not being able to bear God feeling present

Wanting control of your life following abuse

Tim Bratton's avatar

It's beautiful Father Kenneth. It makes me laugh and cry tears of joy to read this. Nothing can separate us. Amen and Amen.

Ann Ehlert's avatar

Sharing with my kids.

Ulvi Renser's avatar

Thank you for reminding us. It was needed.

Dawn Elaine Bowie's avatar

Being too much - too serious. Too intense. Too trapped in thinking.

Kenneth Tanner's avatar

✌🏾🙏🏽

Troy Klingler's avatar

That’s the longest “Challenge Accepted” list I believe I’ve seen.

Clive Colledge's avatar

After loving jazz and occasionally playing it for many years I cannot accept smooth jazz as not a sin.

Kenneth Tanner's avatar

🤣✌🏾🤣

Mark's avatar

Thank you.

Oliver Harrison's avatar

Thanks Kenneth. I needed that. Pax et Bonum.

Peggy Hess's avatar

This is amazing!

When my brother Gary was dying of cancer in 2012, I felt compelled to tell him that God was never angry with him. I witnessed a most wonderful change in his countenance, that I will never forget.

Kenneth Tanner's avatar

What a gift you gave him, and true.

Brent Bill's "Holy Ordinary"'s avatar

I love this. Thanks, friend.

Francois's avatar

Oneness cannot be interfered with! John 14:20

Chuck DeGroat's avatar

Thank you, my friend.

Susan D  Owens's avatar

This child of the Living God, is on the list. I struggle daily.

Thank you for such a needed post spelled out Ken.