I LOVE learning more about your conversion story, Kailey!! And honestly, you're not alone on the slippery slope of influencers in the Church...I find them extra convincing and luring on Instagram. It makes you think that there are many of us in the Church that still have questions.
I guess this is our battle as His online creatives - because we'll run into a ton of theories and philosophical discussions about the Church, and sometimes it can even really test me from time to time if my relationship with God is not being nurtured.
But it's stories like Jane that help us remember to turn to God for all of our questions, and let His voice be the only one that matters. Thank you for this 🤍
They are very persuasive! I believe most people aren't intentionally trying to decieve but are confused. As I have watched from afar ... Most of them leave the Church after a time. It's sad to see. When I was still on IG I would block them so they wouldn't be filling my mind with half truths! I think there are many who have questions, and that's okay! It's okay to have questions, even doubts. Even after this experience, I have had them from time to time! But what I always come back to is the times I've felt the spirit that I cannot deny. The blessings that have been true & said things I needed to hear that even my husband wouldn't/couldn't have known. So, I take my doubts and questions to the Lord and try to find answers in the gospel library.
I love that you said "if my relationship with God is not being nurtured". That is the best defense we have and definitely something I need to be better at prioritizing!
I LOVE learning more about your conversion story, Kailey!! And honestly, you're not alone on the slippery slope of influencers in the Church...I find them extra convincing and luring on Instagram. It makes you think that there are many of us in the Church that still have questions.
I guess this is our battle as His online creatives - because we'll run into a ton of theories and philosophical discussions about the Church, and sometimes it can even really test me from time to time if my relationship with God is not being nurtured.
But it's stories like Jane that help us remember to turn to God for all of our questions, and let His voice be the only one that matters. Thank you for this 🤍
They are very persuasive! I believe most people aren't intentionally trying to decieve but are confused. As I have watched from afar ... Most of them leave the Church after a time. It's sad to see. When I was still on IG I would block them so they wouldn't be filling my mind with half truths! I think there are many who have questions, and that's okay! It's okay to have questions, even doubts. Even after this experience, I have had them from time to time! But what I always come back to is the times I've felt the spirit that I cannot deny. The blessings that have been true & said things I needed to hear that even my husband wouldn't/couldn't have known. So, I take my doubts and questions to the Lord and try to find answers in the gospel library.
I love that you said "if my relationship with God is not being nurtured". That is the best defense we have and definitely something I need to be better at prioritizing!
I really enjoy these stories. There are so many unique people with so many unique stories, but stories that unite us after all.