Welcome!

Welcome to Journey832!  Thanks for stopping by; in this first post, I would like to share with you the purpose and vision of   Journey832.  Our name is based on two ideas.  First, that the Christian life is a journey - a dynamic experience in which we learn and grow closer in our relationship with God and our imitation of Him.  John 8:32 says "and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."  This Journey832 blog is dedicated to the experience of discovering and applying God's truth to our lives.  Throughout this site, you will find blog posts from several Christians of varying backgrounds and varying places in their journeys.  Jesus calls the church the body of Christ, and I believe that growing together as a Community is a vital part of the spiritual journey.  This site is not intended to be a platform to promote ourselves individually or to fight about the Christian life.  Jesus calls us to unity, and while unity is not 100% agreement, it is 100% commitment.  Therefore, in the case of a disagreement, objections may be raised and thoughts may be challenged, but there must always be present a spirit of humility that does not judge another nor presumes to know the end-all of truth.  Remember, it is our love for our Christian brothers and sisters that shows the world that we belong to Christ.  Let us not take ourselves or our particular tradition of faith so seriously that we damage the testimony of the Body.  With that admonishion, I encourage you to pick up your backpack and hiking stick and continue your spiritual journey in community with those of us here are Journey832!

Grace and Peace,

Andrew Powell