Proud Souls

I believe in ghosts and democracy
And that each man should leave his legacy
That mans work be great or be it small

Recently, and with much prayer, my wife and I have decided to look for a new church home. I didn't realize how difficult of a decision this would be. The thing that kept us at our old church was our Sunday School class. It finally got to the point where we would go to Sunday School then leave and go home without going to church. Wanting to raise our daughter actively in church, we decided it was time to make a change.

I knew that we would find another church, but my fear was losing my Sunday School friends. We have become very close to several other families in the class, and I didn't want to lose those friends over church politics. I believe in standing up and fighting for what you believe in, but I also know that sometimes, in order to keep peace, you just have to walk away from a situation. Sometimes that walking away can save friendships.

Church has always been my recharge for the next week. When I don't go, I don't get my recharge, and it shows in my week. I can't be passionate about something that is not recharging me spiritually.

Although my faith is strong, it has taken a beating over the past few years. I am hoping that a new home will not only recharge my passion, but also heal the bruises in my faith. After all, we all have the same goal right?

If everyone should be together
Then no one would be alone
Life's a lot of trade offs in the end
Somewhere in the fields of Heaven
Proud souls laugh and love together
Somewhere between passion and losing friends

Becoming a proud soul again is... on this cowboys mind.


(Proud Souls: Cross Canadian Ragweed)