tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821245972242396964.comments2023-03-21T19:41:49.310-04:00DetourWill Shealyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00851508381886824029noreply@blogger.comBlogger172125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821245972242396964.post-41880837502598357902013-11-10T16:18:41.551-05:002013-11-10T16:18:41.551-05:00Hi Will - i just read these blog posts and did so ...Hi Will - i just read these blog posts and did so in their chronological order. I want to tell you what an inspiration you are to me and I am sure others you train. You took a huge leap of faith in yourself and you happiness to change careers. So glad for you!!!MrsBABoucherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835345660684645124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821245972242396964.post-85538938284255876342012-08-25T13:06:56.560-04:002012-08-25T13:06:56.560-04:00And what a great person he is inside and out. Than...And what a great person he is inside and out. Thanks so much for sharing your journey with us.Elizabeth DeLoachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12049313715665621875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821245972242396964.post-4051080336716493152012-08-25T08:51:43.731-04:002012-08-25T08:51:43.731-04:00Thanks Mandy!Thanks Mandy!Will Shealyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00851508381886824029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821245972242396964.post-43849679222924993122012-08-25T08:41:22.830-04:002012-08-25T08:41:22.830-04:00Amazingly well written, as always. Well done.Amazingly well written, as always. Well done.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04218512451787466943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821245972242396964.post-60073484794564469722011-02-13T12:40:01.820-05:002011-02-13T12:40:01.820-05:00Julio and I just read that article last night and ...Julio and I just read that article last night and have been discussing it since. It is definitely interesting and thought provoking.Caceres Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02488574156766930767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821245972242396964.post-45905255865006728412011-02-05T22:49:11.753-05:002011-02-05T22:49:11.753-05:00I think if I had stayed in the hospitality industr...I think if I had stayed in the hospitality industry, I would be saying the same thing (had I made to the level you did). I chose to go back to school and it revitalized my life. I still don't know specifically what I want to do but I realize my options have expanded with my degree choice. I'm also in the same boat that I'd rather work a job I enjoy that makes nothing than a job that bores the hell out of me where I'm raking it in. I say jump and when you jump, you've got to make it a world shaking jump. Good luck my friend.Chris Clarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821245972242396964.post-58322974436760454272010-12-17T22:57:39.151-05:002010-12-17T22:57:39.151-05:00Well said. it is a shame it can be so easy to get ...Well said. it is a shame it can be so easy to get wrapped up in the "small stuff" but it happens to all of us, doesn't it? great post!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04218512451787466943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821245972242396964.post-68492871811803848772010-12-12T03:25:19.183-05:002010-12-12T03:25:19.183-05:00nicenicehot girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09385755538728030305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821245972242396964.post-44324147192146436892010-11-04T07:42:54.013-04:002010-11-04T07:42:54.013-04:00WOW...I want to read it too! I loved the blog abou...WOW...I want to read it too! I loved the blog about bloggin it!Charlotte Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08762833712591904951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821245972242396964.post-87977842813503918912010-10-16T13:43:04.120-04:002010-10-16T13:43:04.120-04:00Good luck finishing the story.
http://youcanfacet...Good luck finishing the story.<br /><br />http://youcanfacetodaybecausehelives.blogspot.comToyin O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08429675861306256504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821245972242396964.post-35548975090882680172010-09-05T00:08:00.973-04:002010-09-05T00:08:00.973-04:00What happen to your Unborn Child, Please keep writ...What happen to your Unborn Child, Please keep writing........Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821245972242396964.post-70491816815541314912010-08-21T16:12:58.717-04:002010-08-21T16:12:58.717-04:00I think your mom is right about those who struggle...I think your mom is right about those who struggle in faith grow deeper in it. I am working through some faith issues now. By the way, I am a lifelong Lutheran. Thank you for sharing your deep thoughts.AmyZ1974https://www.blogger.com/profile/15557652663494043407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821245972242396964.post-41348314417633499172010-07-15T16:53:34.862-04:002010-07-15T16:53:34.862-04:00before trivia?! I can't wait to read it!before trivia?! I can't wait to read it!Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12138678559633804103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821245972242396964.post-11898836316908524542010-07-15T10:10:46.486-04:002010-07-15T10:10:46.486-04:00How cool! I'm sure you can finish it, you'...How cool! I'm sure you can finish it, you're obviously very dedicated to it!Can't wait to read ...........<br /><br /><br />Best Regards,<br />W2Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821245972242396964.post-66145482276140467592010-07-14T22:27:14.152-04:002010-07-14T22:27:14.152-04:00I miss your blogs! I can't wait to spend time ...I miss your blogs! I can't wait to spend time with your "baby"...but...only one a week? Really? We can't do more than that? <br /><br />Ok, you know I'm very impatient! lolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04218512451787466943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821245972242396964.post-21589657671758073252010-05-20T23:47:58.818-04:002010-05-20T23:47:58.818-04:00I just stumbled on your blog and I love it. It'...I just stumbled on your blog and I love it. It's thoughtful and beautifully written. I've read a few of your posts now and I can't believe how much we think alike (on paper, we'd appear to be polar opposites). I'm glad your faith developed throughout your struggles, it makes it more genuine. You seem to be an amazing guy. Best of luck to you!Lynn Lindquisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00200203759249417027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821245972242396964.post-66209774733272124322010-05-03T17:39:05.569-04:002010-05-03T17:39:05.569-04:00Great Post. I went to Lutheridge as a kid. I went ...Great Post. I went to Lutheridge as a kid. I went with a scout troop that was hosted by a Luthern Church. Great Place.<br />A lot of people struggle with their faith. Sad thing is some just give up due to some rule they dont feel they can believe in or dont want to go where they feel someone is a hypocrit. I believe in Jesus Christ. Because of that I know to look beyond those and at Him. Keep searching. I hope you find what your heart is missing.Simply Suthernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13057516546779066925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821245972242396964.post-8241530137625025202010-05-02T19:30:05.328-04:002010-05-02T19:30:05.328-04:00Oh how I loved reading your blog, Will and your ex...Oh how I loved reading your blog, Will and your exploration of faith and comments on church. Without a doubt, many of us have the tendency to define "church" by our own experiences with it as opposed to how God defines "church." They are often quite different. It is fascinating to study church from God's perspective as revealed in the Bible. I recently taught a class on this and it really enriched my own understanding. Of course, "church" is a New Testament word. In the Old Testament, God had a people-(the Israelites) as opposed to the church. The Bible does not define church as "organized religion" remember Jesus often went head to head with these folks calling them hypocrites and vipers. Biblically, the church is composed of believers engaging in 4 primary elements: worship, instruction, fellowship, evangelism. Paul reminds us we are the bride of Christ and so beloved that Christ died for us. Studying the church through a biblical lens is historically absolutely Lutheran as expressed by Martin Luther with his emphasis on Sola Scriptura/ Sola Fide(Latin for scripture alone, faith alone) as opposed to the Roman Catholics which emphasize works and church tradition. Having said all that, I love church. I love worship. Neither necessarily happen in a building. BTW- our church (Shandon) is being picketed this month by Westboro Baptist Church. I'm not sure how Shandon Baptist got on their radar. Westboro is that huge, angry "protesting church" from Kansas (I think) and the home of the "God hates fags" website. So "church" can conjure up all sorts of images and meanings to different people. That's why we must go back to the Bible to see God's definition.Margie Johnsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821245972242396964.post-56434552479711114902010-05-02T09:34:56.709-04:002010-05-02T09:34:56.709-04:00You're dead on when you say all you need is fa...You're dead on when you say all you need is faith. Good for you for exploring your feelings on the subject.Evil Twin's Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05947080160500549248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821245972242396964.post-61893735755918017472010-05-01T18:32:50.033-04:002010-05-01T18:32:50.033-04:00Excellent post, Will.
We had a "Day of Holy...Excellent post, Will. <br />We had a "Day of Holy Conversation" today at St. Luke's. Well, actually, it was two hours of holy conversation instead of a whole day. The topic was the recent action by ELCA.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06948631272816359901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821245972242396964.post-77690328308215770412010-05-01T18:18:54.092-04:002010-05-01T18:18:54.092-04:00Excellent Post Will. I find your blog insightful ...Excellent Post Will. I find your blog insightful and common sense. I can appreciate your struggle with church, as you know, and find your views on it oddly refreshing. One of the things I respect most are the people that do not pretend to defend WHY they believe what they believe. Sure, I love debate, but in the end...the bottom line is that you truly believe it enough to stand by it..and I have always respected people that are like that. I would be fascinated to read your blogs that you promis in this one...particularly your experience with MCC as I have often wondered about how they operate and such. Maybe a discussion for the future. Excellent post. (You might find Leslee Horner's blog from yesterday interesting http://lesleehorner.wordpress.com/2010/04/30/insert-your-name-hereism/ )Musing Madmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06440317878587644101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821245972242396964.post-84532039376449983542010-05-01T18:06:45.504-04:002010-05-01T18:06:45.504-04:00Mom said it best. It is great to question. I think...Mom said it best. It is great to question. I think it is only true belief if it has been questioned and studied. It is easy to just accept things because that is what you were always taught, but it is much more meaningful if you can say you came to your beliefs through a thoughtful journey.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04218512451787466943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821245972242396964.post-33176900560983066532010-05-01T16:57:39.987-04:002010-05-01T16:57:39.987-04:00I believe those who struggle with their faith grow...I believe those who struggle with their faith grow stronger in it. And I know you have thoughtfully struggled. It is always a journey. Well-written as always. MomIris Silkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15261652045981592307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821245972242396964.post-77934362249056484302010-04-21T20:54:54.121-04:002010-04-21T20:54:54.121-04:00Just read this one..running a little behind on my ...Just read this one..running a little behind on my blog reading. I agree with you on this subject. I am hispanic and I do not take offense to people's "labels". I will admit that living in a town where being hispanic is considered a bad thing (unless they need you to help them make money) I do grow tiresome of people's attitudes. I look forward to the day these attitudes are "phased" out.Musing Madmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06440317878587644101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821245972242396964.post-1117243784090694052010-04-20T21:06:50.455-04:002010-04-20T21:06:50.455-04:00Great blog, Will, one of your best. Very well said...Great blog, Will, one of your best. Very well said and really great points.<br /><br /><br />Well done!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04218512451787466943noreply@blogger.com