It seems I’ve been looking for God my whole life. It’s still a daily choice to keep looking, because quite frankly, some days, I wonder if God has gone into hiding. Who could blame him, right? I mean, when I look around in most of the places I was taught to find God, I can be extremely disappointed these days.
Feb 1, 2023·edited Feb 1, 2023Liked by Marcia Ramirez
Dearest Marcia…as the sister of James Casto I’ve had the opportunity to meet you on several occasions. I recently ordered your book but have not yet had the opportunity to read it but am looking so forward to doing so. I just wanted to thank you, to let you know how deeply this blog post touched me. Having “accepted Christ” at a Baptist youth retreat when I was 15 I spent the past 46 years involved in or working for ministries, attending church, Bible studies, etc. From day one I had questions (as I am a seeker) and was shut down by those in positions of authority. I learned not to ask but my questions were merely buried, not gone. When Covid hit and my husband brought it home from playing on worship team where several were sick I took a step back. I was caring for our mother and it was my responsibility to protect her so I sheltered in place after recovering from my bout with Covid. Best thing that ever happened to and for me! For years I had felt the tug (perhaps need) to step away from church (not God but the organized Americanized church). I found it to be a distraction from a real relationship with God for me. I’ve been “deconstructing” as they say for the past few years and I’ve never felt more authentic nor have I ever had such peace. I am loving this new journey of discovery and am so grateful for your voice, your words that speak my heart. I can’t wait to read more and to start reading “God, my Girlfriends and Me”!!
Dearest Marcia…as the sister of James Casto I’ve had the opportunity to meet you on several occasions. I recently ordered your book but have not yet had the opportunity to read it but am looking so forward to doing so. I just wanted to thank you, to let you know how deeply this blog post touched me. Having “accepted Christ” at a Baptist youth retreat when I was 15 I spent the past 46 years involved in or working for ministries, attending church, Bible studies, etc. From day one I had questions (as I am a seeker) and was shut down by those in positions of authority. I learned not to ask but my questions were merely buried, not gone. When Covid hit and my husband brought it home from playing on worship team where several were sick I took a step back. I was caring for our mother and it was my responsibility to protect her so I sheltered in place after recovering from my bout with Covid. Best thing that ever happened to and for me! For years I had felt the tug (perhaps need) to step away from church (not God but the organized Americanized church). I found it to be a distraction from a real relationship with God for me. I’ve been “deconstructing” as they say for the past few years and I’ve never felt more authentic nor have I ever had such peace. I am loving this new journey of discovery and am so grateful for your voice, your words that speak my heart. I can’t wait to read more and to start reading “God, my Girlfriends and Me”!!