The role of community in the ongoing formation of our identity is crucial. Much depends on the quality and depth of the meaningful relationships we experience.
At times, I wonder whether the local church is sufficiently open and willing to engage with the kinds of issues you raise here.
I agree Jim. "Received identity" is such a powerful phrase. Jason, thank you for sharing this truly important piece. It's a reminder to me, anyway, to release my grip on trying to control who I am and where I'm going. God is ahead of each of us! We just have to be willing to follow!
Well written, Jason. Thank you.
The role of community in the ongoing formation of our identity is crucial. Much depends on the quality and depth of the meaningful relationships we experience.
At times, I wonder whether the local church is sufficiently open and willing to engage with the kinds of issues you raise here.
Thanks Deon, for reading and taking time to comment.
Thoughtful , honest and helpful. Many more questions to process with you sometime but the idea of "received identify" coheres.
I agree Jim. "Received identity" is such a powerful phrase. Jason, thank you for sharing this truly important piece. It's a reminder to me, anyway, to release my grip on trying to control who I am and where I'm going. God is ahead of each of us! We just have to be willing to follow!
Thanks Jim. Love the word 'cohere' and you!