I cried when I read this. I miss Melissa so much. She inspires me and puts words to my experience in a way no one else has. Thank you for this last article.
Brilliant, cogent, and full of deep wisdom. I will cherish this essay. It embodies the nature of cognitive dissonance and the holy purpose of struggle. The gospel was never meant to be easy but a worthy scaffolding to build the best version of ourselves - which necessarily includes polishing our own rough surfaces against the rough surfaces of those with whom we worship. In this process . . . we become more perfect in Christ. Thank you Melissa! RIP
I feel like I’ll be quoting from this for years to come. She perfectly puts words down for how I’ve come to embrace that cognitive dissonance and choose this scaffolding to become good.
I cried when I read this. I miss Melissa so much. She inspires me and puts words to my experience in a way no one else has. Thank you for this last article.
Brilliant, cogent, and full of deep wisdom. I will cherish this essay. It embodies the nature of cognitive dissonance and the holy purpose of struggle. The gospel was never meant to be easy but a worthy scaffolding to build the best version of ourselves - which necessarily includes polishing our own rough surfaces against the rough surfaces of those with whom we worship. In this process . . . we become more perfect in Christ. Thank you Melissa! RIP
What a blessing to receive this wonderful, beautiful essay from Melissa. How we miss her!
I feel like I’ll be quoting from this for years to come. She perfectly puts words down for how I’ve come to embrace that cognitive dissonance and choose this scaffolding to become good.
Hits me as hard as an article of faith. I feel so thankful for these words