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[leighton d @leightond6]

@FarleyMackenna @oholyshift @somethingwithin R10: I agree. My hardships are what have made my faith stronger. Although struggling is not enjoyable, a lot of the time it makes you have faith or strengthens that faith. @somethingwithin @oholyshift #VUTHL1000

[leighton d @leightond6]

@RonJin11 R9: This is an interesting perspective. In my home, we usually do not have set dates, but the idea of simplicity is an interesting one. I agree it seems to be a paradox. @somethingwithin @oholyshift #VUTHL1000

[leighton d @leightond6]

@stephenriesco10 @oholyshift @somethingwithin R8: I hope this is not true. I think when people are questioning faith it is important to be there and support them, not ostracize them. @somethingwithin @oholyshift #VUTHL1000

[leighton d @leightond6]

@ColinWa95690953 @somethingwithin @oholyshift R7: I agree. Sometimes we forget that no matter what our social status is or what beliefs we have, we are all humans. We all struggle and sometimes struggle together. @somethingwithin @oholyshift #VUTHL1000

[leighton d @leightond6]

@catheri01432075 @oholyshift @somethingwithin R6: I definitely think meditation is a form of prayer. It does not have to be asking for something, but meditation can allow us to be calm and deep in our thoughts about our faith. We are usually at our best when we are calm. @somethingwithin @oholyshift #VUTHL1000

[leighton d @leightond6]

@catheri01432075 @somethingwithin @oholyshift R5: I agree. I think God sometimes appears the most in times of silence. Not always when you are praying out loud or when you desperately need something. @somethingwithin @oholyshift #VUTHL1000

[leighton d @leightond6]

@GrenotJessica @somethingwithin @oholyshift R4: I think it is important to get something in return for friendships, but with God, there is no reciprocation. I believe it is his plan and that I do not deserve anything in return for my faith. But it is comforting to have faith. @somethingwithin @oholyshift #VUTHL1000

[leighton d @leightond6]

@BrianLanga13 @somethingwithin @oholyshift R3: In my experiences, being open-minded and firm in my beliefs has gone hand in hand. Both are possible at the same time. @somethingwithin @oholyshift #VUTHL1000

[leighton d @leightond6]

@BrianLanga13 @oholyshift @somethingwithin R2: Sometimes I think it is better to just maintain the faith and not seek when God is working for you because he always is. There is comfort in having faith. @somethingwithin @oholyshift #VUTHL1000

[leighton d @leightond6]

@mollymooore @somethingwithin @oholyshift R1: I have not really tried journaling but after seeing how it has helped you all, it might be worth a try to write down what I am grateful for. @somethingwithin @oholyshift #VUTHL1000

[leighton d @leightond6]

.@somethingwithin @oholyshift Do you believe that God is always watching over us? Is there a way to tell, or should we just believe it to feel a sense of comfort?
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[leighton d @leightond6]

.@somethingwithin @oholyshift I liked it when you realized that sometimes less is more. It is important to realize that you do not always need to be perfect.

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[leighton d @leightond6]

.@somethingwithin @oholyshift I know the journey is a long one, but are there ways to speed it up? What can we do in our own lives to help this process?
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[leighton d @leightond6]

.@somethingwithin @oholyshift I like when you say your analogy of seasons is not linear or charitable. We can move all around and nothing is certain.
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[leighton d @leightond6]

.@somethingwithin @oholyshift Sometimes it is difficult to pray when times are good and easy to pray when times are bad. How can we balance this?

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[leighton d @leightond6]

.@somethingwithin @oholyshift How do you reconnect with God after a tough time? Because it is hard to keep faith when things are not going your way.
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[leighton d @leightond6]

.@somethingwithin @oholyshift Dr. Weems, It is comforting to see that you have admitted past struggles. How do you think I can get to that point because it is hard to admit when you are struggling.
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[leighton d @leightond6]

.@somethingwithin @oholyshift How can we differentiate when God has presented us with some sort of a blessing and when it just our hard work and dedication.
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[leighton d @leightond6]

.@somethingwithin @oholyshift Do you feel that writing about your journey has helped you create a smooth transition in it? In what ways has writing helped?
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[leighton d @leightond6]

.@somethingwithin @oholyshift Dr. Weems, you mention that holy silence can become music. Is there any way to speed up the said process when we feel alone?
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