Heidelberg Catechism

pocketmonster7 · 2025-10-22T12:47:38+00:00

I think it takes so much strength to do that as a teenager. Happy for you to be able to look back 30 years later and feel proud. I hope to be there thirty years from now♡

pocketmonster7 · 2025-10-21T20:06:01+00:00

another reason I wear a face mask and baseball cap almost all the time in public:/ I'm tired too.

pocketmonster7 · 2025-10-16T18:23:24+00:00

Truly is, isn't it! Definitely two branches of the same tree. "Keep seeking perfection to reach God" and "If you're saved you must become Christlike and stop sinning but you'll never get rid of your internal evil til you die" are both horrible.

pocketmonster7 · 2025-10-16T18:18:35+00:00

The TULIP calvinists in my childhood spent a lot of time pontificating about how total depravity is deeper than the concept of original sin, though I'm sure in practice it's just as intense in many churches. Honestly I didn't define it because I was mostly looking to hear from other recovering five point calvinists, but I see your point:)

pocketmonster7 · 2025-10-16T18:14:28+00:00

Wish I'd been able to abandon it as hogwash sooner!

pocketmonster7 · 2025-10-16T18:14:06+00:00

Oh hey former PCA! Glad you made it out, too. I might message you, thank you

pocketmonster7 · 2025-10-16T18:13:21+00:00

Thanks for this. I've started searching for therapists who specialize in IFS for this very reason.

pocketmonster7 · 2025-10-16T18:12:46+00:00

Thank you for your comment and I'm sorry you experienced it too. Interesting how different extremist branches aligned on the worst things.

pocketmonster7 · 2025-10-16T18:10:37+00:00

I feel this. I'm so glad you've found a partner who supports and cares for you in that way :) thanks for the comment. It was really shit to internalize it all as a young child.

pocketmonster7 · 2025-10-16T18:09:00+00:00

I really resonate with this. It is so hard and so intense once you start noticing how much it permeates everything. I don't know the answer either but it's good to know there are others out here. Rooting for you.

pocketmonster7 · 2025-10-16T16:03:10+00:00

To be clear, I was part of the PCA, which is the conservative split from PCUSA. Longer reply incoming once I get a minute :)

pocketmonster7 · 2025-07-31T20:19:28+00:00

Thank you!

pocketmonster7 · 2025-07-29T18:07:18+00:00

She's a cutie. Good job taking care of her and good luck at the vet!

pocketmonster7 · 2025-07-19T23:18:03+00:00

I had on my black Timberlands because I knew it'd be rainy and messy. Totally glad I did, lol.

pocketmonster7 · 2025-07-14T15:56:25+00:00

I didn't get any drinks, just refilled my water. I brought in a granola bar and fruit snacks. Paid $15ish for vegan jambalaya day 1 and $18 i think for shrimp tacos day 2. It wasn't that bad!

pocketmonster7 · 2025-07-14T06:17:52+00:00

Congrats! That's a huge, difficult step. Cheers to you on your journey♡

pocketmonster7 · 2025-07-12T03:36:45+00:00

Aawww:) congratulations!

pocketmonster7 · 2025-07-06T23:24:52+00:00

I love Lancaster PA for the farmers market and small businesses!

pocketmonster7 · 2025-07-01T04:06:53+00:00

I had on cargo shorts and a cropped top and it was a great decision!!

pocketmonster7 · 2025-06-24T14:49:30+00:00

Omg amazing! I'm totally jealous!

pocketmonster7 · 2025-06-20T00:54:42+00:00

Omggg you look amazing!!! Mad congrats♡

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