Well, this isn't an Amy C. inspired thought, but I thought I would post it here anyway.
The other day I was reading about Zacchaeus---you know, the short guy from the gospel of Luke. The comments listed in my Bible about this incident where thought provoking.
In this story, the commentator points out that Zacchaeus was not told he had to be born a second time, or to be baptized, or to give all he has to the poor. He isn't given any the ritualistic words or actions that sometimes are used by other Christians, yet Zach experiences a conversion experience.
The commentator uses this passage to demonstrate that we should not let our spirituality get bogged down with formulas.
I find that wonderfully refreshing.
No two people should be expected to experience God in the same way.
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Well, this isn't an Amy C. inspired thought, but I thought I would post it here anyway.
The other day I was reading about Zacchaeus---you know, the short guy from the gospel of Luke. The comments listed in my Bible about this incident where thought provoking.
In this story, the commentator points out that Zacchaeus was not told he had to be born a second time, or to be baptized, or to give all he has to the poor. He isn't given any the ritualistic words or actions that sometimes are used by other Christians, yet Zach experiences a conversion experience.
The commentator uses this passage to demonstrate that we should not let our spirituality get bogged down with formulas.
I find that wonderfully refreshing.
No two people should be expected to experience God in the same way.
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