tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8400340423678181828.post6508489534553407974..comments2023-10-04T18:01:43.464-05:00Comments on Dads Teach the Bible: Source of Hope Examined – 2Mike Cunninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05971102076711413290noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8400340423678181828.post-42528011502761271932016-09-04T13:05:22.556-05:002016-09-04T13:05:22.556-05:00As I consider my own journey these days I realize ...As I consider my own journey these days I realize I am experiencing anxiety (comforting euphemism for just plain fear) in different ways over a number of things present and future. Facing my fear alone is a whole different experience without my soul mate who was strong in faith, probably more than anyone else I know intimately.<br /><br />So I am learning more deeply the extent to which my "love" for Christ is at best, feeble. The question is, to me, "What does it mean to 'love Christ?'"<br /><br />Certainly obedience is one dimension (Jn. 15:10). You seem to be suggesting that it is related more narrowly to understanding my identity in Christ, which I cannot disagree with.<br /><br />Either way, the challenge is to get the concept from my head into my heart. That requires faith in God's promise in what He says about my condition and refusing to follow or be limited by my fears, a sometimes moment by moment and ongoing battle.<br /><br />I'd love more reflection and discussion on this.chuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04631165961382647198noreply@blogger.com