tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32140231.post115834584539002010..comments2023-10-09T08:21:46.445-07:00Comments on Striving for Reverence: Cut the crap, LaurenLauren S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16984325917642849620noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32140231.post-1158699294714767952006-09-19T13:54:00.000-07:002006-09-19T13:54:00.000-07:00Thanks again Annie and Sara. I think we're a littl...Thanks again Annie and Sara. I think we're a little shy about asking the priest stuff. I don't know why, he seems really nice. Thanks for your prayers Sara.Lauren S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16984325917642849620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32140231.post-1158608097746076902006-09-18T12:34:00.000-07:002006-09-18T12:34:00.000-07:00What a brave and beautiful post Lauren...your fami...What a brave and beautiful post Lauren...your family continues to be in my prayers.Bluecanopyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04386280385241981293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32140231.post-1158460391717593332006-09-16T19:33:00.000-07:002006-09-16T19:33:00.000-07:00Well, I came to read your comments and maybe leave...Well, I came to read your comments and maybe leave my own two cents, ( I don't think they are even worth that much, though) and I discover my husband has commented. That's unusual. I think we can both relate so well to how you are feeling. We have completely been there.<BR/>The best way to learn the Orthodox Faith is by just being there in church. It's great that you have friends to help you through it, as well. I would encourage you to bring your questions to the priest, too. He will have the answers you need and it will help you in building a relationship with him. <BR/>We are excited for your family, and look forward to journeying with you through your blog.anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10112426223442930517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32140231.post-1158451743985084442006-09-16T17:09:00.000-07:002006-09-16T17:09:00.000-07:00Susan - Thanks for your kindness. Baby steps for s...Susan - Thanks for your kindness. Baby steps for sure!<BR/><BR/>Ham - thanks for everything. See you at church tomorrow.<BR/><BR/>Evan - thanks for the prayer. We just bought a little prayer book last week and I've been praying (when I remember) but I didn't even think to do that one! I'm pretty sure it's in there...Lauren S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16984325917642849620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32140231.post-1158385310377723972006-09-15T22:41:00.000-07:002006-09-15T22:41:00.000-07:00Hi. This is Evan, Annie's husband. We remember wha...Hi. This is Evan, Annie's husband. We remember what it was like contemplating "the leap" from evangelicalism to Orthodoxy. We were so afraid of all the things we would miss about our old church, all the strange, new things we would have to get used to. But, afterward, looking back from the other side, we realized we didn't really give up anything, but gained everything—the fullness of Christian faith and worship, and our only regret was that we hadn't done it sooner.<BR/><BR/>And if the worst reaction you get from friends and family is head scratching, be grateful! It could be worse.<BR/><BR/>"O Saviour, who hast journeyed with Luke and Cleopas to Emmaus, journey with thy servants as they now set out upon their way, and defend them from all evil." (prayer before beginning a journey)Evanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14607819436021553588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32140231.post-1158383404250450532006-09-15T22:10:00.000-07:002006-09-15T22:10:00.000-07:00I have and will be praying for you guys! Like I t...I have and will be praying for you guys! Like I told Jason, if you have any questions just holla at me or matt or anybody for that matter at Church.<BR/><BR/>thomas@rhetoricalanswers.com - Me<BR/>frjosiah@aol.com - Fr. JosiahThomas Hamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16368285075757756639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32140231.post-1158372687146478222006-09-15T19:11:00.000-07:002006-09-15T19:11:00.000-07:00Good searching Lauren...I came to Orthodoxy throug...Good searching Lauren...I came to Orthodoxy through marriage 35 years ago.<BR/>I was Catholic before so it wasnt so much to digest.<BR/>Baby steps!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08006604809385748459noreply@blogger.com