Your journey as a teen rings true for so many of the kids I grew up with. Our neighborhood was unique and wonderful - about 50 kids all within 5 years of each other, all went to the same Christian schools, same churches, very close knit. Yet beneath the idyllic appearance, so many kids struggled with so much and I think in hindsight, my parents and their parents weren't aware of what was happening with their kids ("feelings" weren't a thing) and assumed we would all turn out okay. Great post, Cork.
Cork, your first two chapters of Chasing God Until He Caught Me have hooked me. I grew up in the same era and atmosphere marked by a sense of community, respect, and decency. Sometimes, it all seems lost, though I don't believe that. We're just distracted today, and that's a pity.
I was not raised with religion. My parents were "believers," but they were not focused on religious matters. We didn't attend church except for weddings and funerals. I have no formal education in Christianity, but I have no hostility toward it, either. My sense is that people, communities, and nations are better with faith.
You're a fine writer. I'm looking forward to the coming chapters. --- Dave
Your journey as a teen rings true for so many of the kids I grew up with. Our neighborhood was unique and wonderful - about 50 kids all within 5 years of each other, all went to the same Christian schools, same churches, very close knit. Yet beneath the idyllic appearance, so many kids struggled with so much and I think in hindsight, my parents and their parents weren't aware of what was happening with their kids ("feelings" weren't a thing) and assumed we would all turn out okay. Great post, Cork.
Yes. Thank you, Mary.
Cork, your first two chapters of Chasing God Until He Caught Me have hooked me. I grew up in the same era and atmosphere marked by a sense of community, respect, and decency. Sometimes, it all seems lost, though I don't believe that. We're just distracted today, and that's a pity.
I was not raised with religion. My parents were "believers," but they were not focused on religious matters. We didn't attend church except for weddings and funerals. I have no formal education in Christianity, but I have no hostility toward it, either. My sense is that people, communities, and nations are better with faith.
You're a fine writer. I'm looking forward to the coming chapters. --- Dave
Thank you so much, Dave. I’m glad you’re following along on this journey. I promise you will like what’s to come. Appreciate it so much.