04/16/2026
The more I’ve studied Scripture, the more I’ve had to wrestle with something I didn’t expect.
Early on, I often felt at odds with my Catholic brothers and sisters. What started as curiosity usually turned into debate—and if I’m honest, I thought that was the point.
I don’t think that anymore.
Over time, I’ve come to appreciate that the Christian tradition is broader than I once allowed myself to see. The Catholic, Orthodox, and even Ethiopian expressions of the faith each carry a depth that I’m still learning to understand.
That doesn’t mean every difference disappears. It doesn’t mean doctrine doesn’t matter. And it certainly doesn’t mean I’m speaking about groups that deny the deity of Christ.
But it does mean this:
Christ remains at the center.
And when that’s truly understood, the way we approach one another begins to change. Less like opponents to be corrected—and more like brothers and sisters trying to faithfully understand the same Word.
I’m still learning. But I’m learning to see the Church with a little more patience, and a little more humility.
