A New Conversation

<p>As we continue in the season of Lent, Matt Inman reflects on how our faith intersects with our belonging [Romans 4:13-17].</p> <p> </p> <p>Reflection</p> <ul><li style="font-weight:400;">What parts of your story might need to be honored more for you to feel a greater sense of belonging?</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">What kinds of new conversations do you long for?  Who in your life do you trust enough to allow them to interrupt you?</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Spiritual Practice</p> <ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Journal through these three questions.  Where have you felt loving connection with your parents/guardians?  Where might your parents have struggled to know how to love you? Imagine what acceptance and belonging might have looked like in those spaces.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Conversation.  Have a conversation with a friend or a colleague about where fear of punishment finds its way into your faith, thoughts, relationships and dreams.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Resources</p> <ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Film: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0g1YvKDdIfc'>Billy Elliot</a></li> </ul>