Matthew David…I so enjoy seeing and hearing you again. I love the beautiful way you bring a new perspective through your words spoken directly from your heart, a truthful Thomas offers a much kinder relatable image and understanding of the the word. It’s a pleasure to be able to connect with you again in a new and different way. I watched the entire service after listening to the sermon….(it’s still weird for me to see you in full vestments in a real church setting), I keep going back to my own Chapel memories of you to meld together the wholeness of the beautiful person you are. Thank you for broadening my mind on what is possible in faith and love.
This new perspective of Thomas makes so much sense. I think we often read the stories in scripture without acknowledging the humanity of the people. Putting the trauma of the whole journey that Thomas walked with Jesus in context with trauma and grief - really spoke to where I am at during this time
Thank you for listening to the Holy spirit and talking about the honest Thomas. I know Jesus meets me in my traumatized spirit, but seeing that tangible way he did it with Thomas - I can hang onto that, and wait to see his response to my specific traumas from the last 2 years.
I love that you stepped away from the script and spoke from your heart. I definitely think Thomas should be known as Truthful Thomas. We should not believe things just because people say it is so. I appreciate his standing up to his crowd and saying..I need proof…not afraid to be true to himself
I love the lens of trauma that you brought to this interpretation (even if I don’t love trauma itself). I think it’s a salient point, and it contributes another layer to Thomas’ isolation. I’m glad God gave you a nudge to go off book and show your wounds, too. Grace and peace 💚
I also loved the red shoes! I can’t help it, I love red shoes!!! 💖
"Spiritual misfits" ....i heard that chapel shout-out
Matthew David…I so enjoy seeing and hearing you again. I love the beautiful way you bring a new perspective through your words spoken directly from your heart, a truthful Thomas offers a much kinder relatable image and understanding of the the word. It’s a pleasure to be able to connect with you again in a new and different way. I watched the entire service after listening to the sermon….(it’s still weird for me to see you in full vestments in a real church setting), I keep going back to my own Chapel memories of you to meld together the wholeness of the beautiful person you are. Thank you for broadening my mind on what is possible in faith and love.
I loved it! I also love the fact that you allowed yourself to dig deeper and you preached a word for us today! Truthful Thomas!
This new perspective of Thomas makes so much sense. I think we often read the stories in scripture without acknowledging the humanity of the people. Putting the trauma of the whole journey that Thomas walked with Jesus in context with trauma and grief - really spoke to where I am at during this time
Thank you for listening to the Holy spirit and talking about the honest Thomas. I know Jesus meets me in my traumatized spirit, but seeing that tangible way he did it with Thomas - I can hang onto that, and wait to see his response to my specific traumas from the last 2 years.
Mathew David, I loved the way you approached this text. It was so refreshing and honest. It was exactly what I needed today. Thank-you!
I love that you stepped away from the script and spoke from your heart. I definitely think Thomas should be known as Truthful Thomas. We should not believe things just because people say it is so. I appreciate his standing up to his crowd and saying..I need proof…not afraid to be true to himself
My Lord, my God… this took my breath away. What a gorgeous sermon. Gorgeous!
I have been singing “don’t worry about a thing” since I heard your message!!!
I love the lens of trauma that you brought to this interpretation (even if I don’t love trauma itself). I think it’s a salient point, and it contributes another layer to Thomas’ isolation. I’m glad God gave you a nudge to go off book and show your wounds, too. Grace and peace 💚