tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300137420794713581.post1399498430268065601..comments2023-10-24T04:48:12.763-05:00Comments on Deum Quaerens: Why Orthodox may not be for me.ABehmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02303979417051074844noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300137420794713581.post-13683724259814354672011-03-09T07:57:58.936-06:002011-03-09T07:57:58.936-06:00Sorry for the long delay in giving you a response....Sorry for the long delay in giving you a response.<br /><br />BethAnna,<br /> The story personified part of the fear I have over the cultural differences Orthodoxy often offers. This fear is a seperation between me and my wife, not just over faith, but also over a cultural barrier. Whether or not this would be actualized, the source is a fear, and thus helps paralyze and give pause to becoming Orthodox.<br /><br />Melanie, <br /> Thank you for the kind words, I hope you've visited here again. Your words are truth, and rely on a trust in God to give strength to the faithful and answer prayers. I admit my own passions (in this case fear) has at times caused pause and conflict with where He may be guiding me.ABehmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02303979417051074844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300137420794713581.post-995655592604629622011-01-21T07:36:17.666-06:002011-01-21T07:36:17.666-06:00Goodmorning! I'm glad to have found your beau...Goodmorning! I'm glad to have found your beautiful blog.<br /><br />To me it sounds like the couple in the article is similar to many marriages where one of the spouses has the gift of faith and the other is being brought along with patience and prayer.<br /><br />In my own circle of friends, I have seen miracles happen after many years of prayer by a believing spouse. One friend in particular had a spouse that was hardened toward the faith, and has reverted in no small part due to the prayers of the wife and children. Oh yes, it was difficult at times. It was rocky and tearful sometimes too. But in the end, it was worth every moment of suffering for the spouse. That is what marriage is about anyway. Praying and sacrificing for our beloved to one day get to Heaven.<br /><br />The wonderful thing about the couple in this article, is that the unbelieving spouse is allowing her to practice her faith and has promised at the altar to bring future children up in the faith as well.<br /><br />God is very patient and kind. He works faithfully in marriages as He is the 3rd Person in the marriage. His mercy is endless. I have great hope for this couple working their way toward God! They will remain in my prayers, as will the author of this blog. I hope to stop by again soon!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16537338298135086559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300137420794713581.post-42924923468505247092011-01-19T21:26:36.825-06:002011-01-19T21:26:36.825-06:00Would you mind my asking what about this article i...Would you mind my asking what about this article is the reason Orthodoxy may not be for you? I'm not asking to try to convince you otherwise - just trying to understand. <br /><br />Thanks!<br />BethAnna (Quietmorning)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com