In my blood it runs
Without faith we are nothing15 total reviews
Comment from dragonpoet
Hi Kay,
This is a wonderful story about how some family members find time for faith and some don't. You were lucky to have your grandmother as a teacher. It is good that you studied other religions before choosing your own.
Congrats for placing third in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Have a great day.
Joan
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2023
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Hi Kay,
This is a wonderful story about how some family members find time for faith and some don't. You were lucky to have your grandmother as a teacher. It is good that you studied other religions before choosing your own.
Congrats for placing third in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Have a great day.
Joan
Comment Written 10-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2023
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Hello Joan, Many thanks for your great review. One member of FS told me to make up my mind to be a Christian and not to follow indigenous teachings! I was gobsmacked, he is a Pastor and has been a friend for a long time. I told him not to insult me. He finally sent me more of his poems about god.
Thank you, my friend. K xx
Comment from Ginda Simpson
I missed reading this before the contest, but want to congratulate you on this beautiful story of your faith. It is true that organized religion, or the "church" tends to complicate things for those who seek to believe. Faith is simple. You learned this from your grandmother and from listening to your heart. Thanks for sharing this story. Blessings always.
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2023
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I missed reading this before the contest, but want to congratulate you on this beautiful story of your faith. It is true that organized religion, or the "church" tends to complicate things for those who seek to believe. Faith is simple. You learned this from your grandmother and from listening to your heart. Thanks for sharing this story. Blessings always.
Comment Written 08-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2023
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Ginda, Many thanks for reading. Your name sound indigenous? Blessings, Kay XX
Comment from Jumbo J
Hi K,
Helen told me I should come by and read this particular story of yours, as I have my own personals ideals about faith... which don't necessarily go hand-in-hand with having to be a church goer, or even believing in the totality of the many versions of man deciphered bibles. I think no matter who we are, faith is an intricate part of most of our lives. Some folk may need a jolt in life to try and discover that journey, some may come by it through nature, through the eyes of our Creator, others may be desperate to live, and then find their faith through hope.
It takes true dedication to have real faith, no matter the avenue... belief in something greater than oneself, a knowing of salvation.
I wish you nothing but well wishes in this contest K.
Enjoyed reading you candour.
With our thoughts we create...
the path of true knowledge.
Kind regards,
James.
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2023
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Hi K,
Helen told me I should come by and read this particular story of yours, as I have my own personals ideals about faith... which don't necessarily go hand-in-hand with having to be a church goer, or even believing in the totality of the many versions of man deciphered bibles. I think no matter who we are, faith is an intricate part of most of our lives. Some folk may need a jolt in life to try and discover that journey, some may come by it through nature, through the eyes of our Creator, others may be desperate to live, and then find their faith through hope.
It takes true dedication to have real faith, no matter the avenue... belief in something greater than oneself, a knowing of salvation.
I wish you nothing but well wishes in this contest K.
Enjoyed reading you candour.
With our thoughts we create...
the path of true knowledge.
Kind regards,
James.
Comment Written 05-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2023
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Hello James, Many thanks for reading and your in-depth comments. My church is my garden and love of gifts of beauty and wonderful birds. Blessings, Kay xx
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
Your grandmother was a wise lady, Kay, God created all living things, and all colours, all animals, and the lovely things that are on our beautiful world. I haven't been to church in years, mainly because I have no time for the hypocrites who run it, and the many who go to have their sins forgiven so they can have a clean slate for the following week. I don't think God would approve of how rich the churches are now, with the poor beggars sitting on the church steps, often told to leave. Yes, your grandmother had it right, my friend. And so do you. Good luck in the contest, my friend. Love and hugs, Sandra xx
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2023
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Your grandmother was a wise lady, Kay, God created all living things, and all colours, all animals, and the lovely things that are on our beautiful world. I haven't been to church in years, mainly because I have no time for the hypocrites who run it, and the many who go to have their sins forgiven so they can have a clean slate for the following week. I don't think God would approve of how rich the churches are now, with the poor beggars sitting on the church steps, often told to leave. Yes, your grandmother had it right, my friend. And so do you. Good luck in the contest, my friend. Love and hugs, Sandra xx
Comment Written 31-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2023
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Hi Sandra, Hope you had a great BBQ. Religion has done so much damage and killed so many people. Yes, wealthy hypocrites at that. Love, Kay xx
Comment from l.raven
Hi Kace, I did take my First Communion...
and stayed close to the Catholic church
in my 20's...but I did pull away and went
to a different church...
always staying in faith...and believing in
God/Jesus...and as the years have gone by...
my faith and belief in God has gotten so much
stronger...and I am closer to the bible...
I'm glad your grandma find the time to tell
you about God...and you got closer as the
years went by...
I love your story told sweet pie...and love
your picture...very well written my sweet friend...
love much...Linda xxoo
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2023
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Hi Kace, I did take my First Communion...
and stayed close to the Catholic church
in my 20's...but I did pull away and went
to a different church...
always staying in faith...and believing in
God/Jesus...and as the years have gone by...
my faith and belief in God has gotten so much
stronger...and I am closer to the bible...
I'm glad your grandma find the time to tell
you about God...and you got closer as the
years went by...
I love your story told sweet pie...and love
your picture...very well written my sweet friend...
love much...Linda xxoo
Comment Written 28-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2023
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Because Mum didn't have me baptised it started me on a journey of discovering different religions. I don't believe in religion, I believe in our God and Jesus. Love, Kace xx
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and that's what God askes of us...to believe
in Him and Jesus...and love them...
and if you believe in God's words...
that's all you need...
love you...xxoo
Comment from LJbutterfly
Your declaration of faith and how your faith was developed was clearly written and easily understood. It was unexpected that an Aboriginal grandmother taught you about faith in God, and the love of Jesus. However, your faith made Jesus the center of your life. Best wishes in the contest.
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2023
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Your declaration of faith and how your faith was developed was clearly written and easily understood. It was unexpected that an Aboriginal grandmother taught you about faith in God, and the love of Jesus. However, your faith made Jesus the center of your life. Best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 26-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2023
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Hello, little butterfly, and many thanks for your positive review. Blessings, Kay xx
Comment from patcelaw
I really enjoyed your story about your faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. It is true without him. We are nothing. I wish you the very best day and I wish for you that you will be in comfort. Since I have been in rehab for almost 4 weeks. I am getting stronger and should be able to go home on 1 August. Patricia.
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2023
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I really enjoyed your story about your faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. It is true without him. We are nothing. I wish you the very best day and I wish for you that you will be in comfort. Since I have been in rehab for almost 4 weeks. I am getting stronger and should be able to go home on 1 August. Patricia.
Comment Written 26-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2023
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You will be pleased to get out of rehab and breathe the fresh air! Thanks so much for reading and for your positive review. God bless, Kay xx
Comment from lyenochka
I loved your testimony! Thank you for sharing about how you came to faith starting with your early questioning and the wise counsel that your dear grandmother told you about. Hope this does well in the contest!
I have been reading a New Testament written by tribes of First Nations people of the U.S. and I love how they made it so much more understandable for First Nations people instead of making it so culturally white.
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that a person would keep their word or faith in god. (God)
The more I Learned about (learned)
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2023
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I loved your testimony! Thank you for sharing about how you came to faith starting with your early questioning and the wise counsel that your dear grandmother told you about. Hope this does well in the contest!
I have been reading a New Testament written by tribes of First Nations people of the U.S. and I love how they made it so much more understandable for First Nations people instead of making it so culturally white.
Minor punctuation/capitalization suggestions:
that a person would keep their word or faith in god. (God)
The more I Learned about (learned)
Comment Written 23-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2023
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Thanks so much, Lena and for promoting my story. Our First Nations people were forced into wearing white man's clothes. Women were raped by whites and children education in so-called Christianity. Now our govt has decided to have a vote on having our people included in our Constitution. Not going to change a thing. Love, K. xx
Comment from w.j.debi
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on faith and the path you took to find it. Your grandmother sounds like a wise woman and very compassionate as she tried to help, but not force your faith.
I love personal examples that support ideas and you did it well.
Best of luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2023
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts on faith and the path you took to find it. Your grandmother sounds like a wise woman and very compassionate as she tried to help, but not force your faith.
I love personal examples that support ideas and you did it well.
Best of luck in the contest.
Comment Written 23-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2023
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Hello W. J. thanks for reading. Nan was wise and I follow her faith in nature. Glad you enjoyed it. K xx
Comment from aryr
Good luck wishes regarding the contest entry, Kay. I loved your picture because it showed the faith. 'Without faith, it is impossible to please God. Faith, hope, and love.' Sorry but I had to use your last quote.' Bright blessings n hugs!!!
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2023
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Good luck wishes regarding the contest entry, Kay. I loved your picture because it showed the faith. 'Without faith, it is impossible to please God. Faith, hope, and love.' Sorry but I had to use your last quote.' Bright blessings n hugs!!!
Comment Written 23-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2023
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Bible quote, not mine. Thanks so much for reading and glad you enjoyed it. Searchlight blessings and hugs! Hee, Hee. K XX
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You are so very welcome, Kay.