Reply To: Raising Children in a Fulfilled Framework

[Hayden]

Thanks so much for the encouragement, I really appreciate it.

Yes, definitely frustrated. The Pentecostal space is what I find the hardest. For example, when Bible study ends with speaking in tongues and there’s pressure for everyone to participate, I usually just stay silent. It’s often seen as “going to the next level,” but honestly, I find that side of it immature and pretty frustrating.

That said, I do think you’re right , God has allowed churches to continue and even thrive despite getting things wrong. I’m trying to hold that perspective more lightly and just pray on it rather than carry too much emotion.

I’ve had a good conversation with my wife and things are in a good place. My personal requirement is that we don’t do Pentecostal and instead find something I can tolerate, somewhere I can simply hear the Word without pressure. I’m planning to do my study through the Yeshuans leadership program, and just do Sundays with the kids, which feels manageable.

Thanks again for the support — it really means a lot.