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    How I became affirming – thoughts on the Bible and Homosexuality

    June 11, 2019 / 16 Comments
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    Anna Dimmel

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Can I get an amen? 🙌 I could've benefited from getting this memo a long time ago. Maybe I would've left unhealthy relationships sooner, given myself permission to walk away from unfulfilling jobs and patterns I believed I was "supposed" to be in (and therefore needed to be happy about 😑) Maybe I would've reached farther into honesty, dug deeper into asking questions and accepted invitations calling me away from the pack. . . Maybe. . . Or maybe I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be, learning what I need to learn now. Maybe I wasn't ready then. Maybe it just wasn't time. Maybe my roots were still burrowing, still growing in the dark. . . There is a perfect timing for everything. And whatever lessons you are learning now are showing up at exactly the right time. In the words of Jesus, "the kingdom of heaven is at hand...." The moments we are supposed to embrace and engage in are happening here and now. Be still. Accept what is. Be present in the now. ✨ . . Image credit @elephantjournal . . #podcasts #blogger #faithjourney #spiritualjourney #spirituality #progressivechristianity #bestillandknow #bebravebeyou #allarewelcome #dailyinspiration #lovewins #beyou #risestrong #writer *What podcasting and writing actually look like* I used to believe the goals and dreams I had for myself needed to look a certain way to be valid. . . Like, if I was going to have a family it had to look a certain way (insert everyone else's Christmas card). If I was a writer, it needed to sound a certain way (insert all of the other writers I follow). If I was going to pastor, it needed to be inside a church. If I was going to podcast, I needed certain guests and subjects to be legit. . . Well, it turns out, none of the above are true. My family is completely the opposite of what I envisioned and it's the healthiest it's ever been. After years of struggling as a writer, I finally let go of what I thought it was supposed to be and embraced a voice that was just my own. And in the last few years, Spirit opened my eyes to pastoring the way I actually preferred. One that is so tender, real and needed. And in podcasting, I have learned that some of the best content happens like this - me in my pjs talking about real life struggles and editing with a little one snuggled next to me. . . You see, life rarely is enjoyed when we are modeling our path after someone else's. Life opens up when we do. Doors we didn't know we needed to walk through invite us into a world we didn't know we wanted - and soon we realize it's everything we were looking for. . . My life is nothing like I thought it was "supposed" to be - and yet, I've never been happier. More fulfilled. And full of purpose. Whatever dreams you are chasing, allow yourself permission to set down the picture of what you thought they needed to be. Open your hands and allow the Divine to place inside what is PERFECT for YOU. . . Hugs. Anna . . . . #podcasts #blogger #writer #spiritualjourney #spirituality #youareenough #authentic #lovewell #loveyourself #misfitsunite #girlmom #lovewell #loveyourself #divinelove #survivor #abusesurvivor #lovewins #beyou #risestrong #evenstill #werise #progressivechristianity #bebravebeyou #bebrave #bravingthewilderness #lgbtsupporter #lgbtchristian #allarewelcome #dailyinspiration Me? Jealous?? Nooooooooo. Listen, every single person deals with jealousy - but, it's one of those hush-hush topics that no one likes to talk about or admit to. Whether it's jealousy over someone's relationship, career, good opportunity, house or lot in life, these thoughts are soooo common. In this episode, I unravel the familiar patterns of jealousy and expose how it's merely just an obstacle in the way of finding your true path. Sharing from my own journey, I offer tips on how to change your inner dialogue and accept the beautiful journey that is only YOURS. Podcast link in bio 👆 . . #podcasts #blogger #writer #spiritualjourney #spirituality #youareenough #authentic #lovewell #loveyourself #misfitsunite #girlmom #lovewell #loveyourself #divinelove #survivor #abusesurvivor #lovewins #beyou #risestrong #evenstill #werise #progressivechristianity #relationshipgoals #faithjourney #lgbtsupporter #lgbtchristian #allarewelcome I find it no coincidence that our “gut” instincts are related to our actual gut. When you have experienced trauma, major life changes or intense stress and anxiety, your gut takes a beating – not only mentally, but physically. Stress symptoms show up everywhere. . . This has been the case for me. . . I knew healing was needed in my mind and spirit and I poured all of my energy into them (which was good; much of my work has centered around that journey). But, I still was neglecting my body. . . But eventually the years of stress in my body began to show signs of wear. I couldn’t eat the same foods, didn’t feel well most of the time and eventually I developed IBS, acid reflux and loads of digestion issues. . . I finally decided it was time to put healing my body up on the same level as healing my mind and spirit. After loads of research, I stumbled on 3 ways to naturally heal my body (including the lovely stress bloat and digestive inflammation). Full story and link to free downloadable guide of my 3 natural remedies in bio👆 . . . . #podcasts #blogger #writer #spiritualjourney #spirituality #youareenough #authentic #lovewell #loveyourself #misfitsunite #girlmom #lovewell #loveyourself #divinelove #survivor #abusesurvivor #lovewins #beyou #risestrong #evenstill #werise #progressivechristianity #bebravebeyou #bebrave #bravingthewilderness #lgbtsupporter #lgbtchristian #allarewelcome #dailyinspiration #naturalhealthtips #guthealthmatters #healingmybody Is it considered "bad" to tell the truth about what someone did? Is it gossiping to answer honestly about someone when asked?? This has been a tough one for me. 🤔 . . I used to believe that gossiping about someone meant saying bad things about them. So when someone hurt me, I would be very vague when I talked about it, because I didn't want to "gossip". But, in the end, what it boiled down to was me being incredibly dishonest - with myself and others. 🤐 . . They say the truth sets you free. And although I think it's terrible to spread stories about people, there is fine line between being tactful and locking yourself in a cage of dishonesty. But, I felt like I only had two options: either be honest about my story (and labeled a gossip) or lie for them (but be Christian royalty 👸) . . After years of quietly holding loads of reality inside, I decided that you shouldn't have to choose. I decided I can have both: I can be kind but remain a truth teller. That in all things, I can use kindness, respect AND honesty. (And in the words of Anne Lamont, if they wanted you to say better things, they should've behaved better. 😉) . . I'm curious what your thoughts on gossip are? Where do you think the line is? . . . . . #podcasts #blogger #writer #spiritualjourney #spirituality #youareenough #authentic #lovewell #loveyourself #misfitsunite #girlmom #lovewell #loveyourself #divinelove #survivor #abusesurvivor #lovewins #beyou #risestrong #evenstill #werise #progressivechristianity #relationshipgoals #faithjourney #lgbtsupporter #lgbtchristian #allarewelcome #dailyinspiration #deepthought #deepquotes #relationshipgoals Of all of my natural given qualities, this is one of my finest. I've learned how to carry hard stuff and carry it well (sometimes too well.... 🙄) . . But, just because we can, doesn't mean we should. Sometimes it can feel like we don't have a choice. Like, the hard stuff in life is just our burden to bear. But, what if it's not? What if life isn't meant to be always filled with the weight of the hard?? ✨ . . What if, life was meant to be lived to the fullest? What if you were made to let go of the dark and pick up the light? What if your story is meant to be chapter after chapter of joy?? My dear, you were made for joy. You were also made for sorrow. But, you were never made to have to choose between the two. Just because you have grieved, does not mean you can't embrace joy. Just because you are a killer at holding onto heavy weights, doesn't mean you should. 🔆 . . Today, allow light in. Embrace the balance of both. Give yourself permission to see good. To see light. Love. Joy. And find something worth celebrating. There is always something to celebrate 🍾 ❤ . . . . #writer #spiritualjourney #spirituality #youareenough #authentic #lovewell #loveyourself #misfitsunite #girlmom #lovewell #loveyourself #divinelove #survivor #abusesurvivor #lovewins #beyou #risestrong #evenstill #werise #progressivechristianity #bebravebeyou #bebrave #bravingthewilderness #lightchaser #deepthought #deepquotes

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