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Susan riegel's avatar

I have walked through most of what you speak and I am just beginning to see what is beyond "religion". Thank you for validation. I am less vulnerable and stronger in my new quest for God now.

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Desert Sage's avatar

Thank you for sharing. The path forward is real, exciting, and full of life.

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David Bergsland's avatar

I've come out and I'm waiting for the word to obey. Thank you.

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Wayne's avatar

That describes me and my journey since a kid and since over a year ago leaving Babylon and at 64 years old and looking forward to becoming an overcomer. Thanks for the letter I forward it to a brother in Christ and may God and Jesus bless you and all your family and friends.

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Desert Sage's avatar

Thank you for sharing it—so many need this kind of encouragement right now. Grace and peace to you, and to every brother and sister still finding the way forward. Thank you for the blessings.

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Scott Cooper's avatar

Thanks for the heartfelt and stern, honest reflection!

What I've been witnessing as a believer are Churches who don't want to preach the Full Council of God. Lackluster Gospel messages that make salvation sound easy. They forget the parts where Christ tells us what it means to be a disciple. Discipleship is not for wimps. The courage to just face the verses is challenging let alone to actually meet it. The voice we should be hearing is one most people wouldn't want to encounter. It does challenge us as well as refines us into his image. We are to lay down our life if necessary. Think that one over and bend into surrender!

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Desert Sage's avatar

I love what you said here, thank you. Not many are willing to step into a furnace and have their life stripped to the bone and rebuilt again. Too bad they don’t comprehend the incredible joy, freedom, and power that brings when the flame has nothing left to burn. Most likely because the idea goes so against our nature and self preservation. I hope to hear from you again.

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Scott Cooper's avatar

Certain to hear from me again. I've taken the opportunity to share your post on my own substack. It could be a rich blessing for many others!

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Kirsten Walks With God's avatar

Intriguing

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Kimberly Elliott's avatar

THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT THE LORD HAS BEEN REVEALING TO ME THE PAST YEAR AND A HALF!!

AWESOME, AMAZING, THANK YOU 🙏💕🔥

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Desert Sage's avatar

Thank you for sharing that with me.

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