We all know how tedious “About Me” pages and biographical content at a website can be for although we are generally- in our own eyes, that is- a VIP in our lives, we are not VIPs in the lives of most of our readers.

That being said, this is intended to be less about me and more about Jesus. For those unaware, I finally, after intellectual and spiritual battles with myself and God that lasted a few decades, decided to accept Jesus Christ as my personal Savior.

Lest you wonder at my audacity for having battles with God, you would need to understand how I have questioned everything since I was a small child. I have not only asked for but oft-times have demanded proof before believing something, which, in the realm of the spiritual, can pose a bit of a dilemma.

For those who eschew Christianity and wish to avoid those who are followers of Jesus, I understand I will most likely lose your readership with my sharing of my testimony. 

I have spent countless hours of my life pouring over philosophy books which challenged me with endless questions, inspired me with ingenious concepts, and paved the way for me to have a myriad of innovative ideas of my own. For these books and the philosophers who wrote them, I am very thankful as I have learned much because of them.

However, the fountain of true wisdom is found within the pages of the Bible, for as it is written in Proverbs 2:6, “For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.”

Although I am sure I will encounter those who think they will change my opinion, after decades of seeking something that seemed to be right outside my grasp and finally finding this in Jesus Christ, my loyalty is steadfast.

A Savior who shed His blood and endured mortal death for the sins of all mankind, yet who would have also died if only you or I had existed is more than deserving of my obedience, love, and reverence. And in His view, we are all VIPs, no matter what the world thinks of us.

If you wish to subscribe to secular philosophies, bow to the gods of this world or statues of ancient gods, or simply choose to worship yourself, that is your choice. Each of us has the gift of free will, and, with that, the capacity to make choices. My choice to be a follower of Jesus Christ is part of my odyssey as a pilgrim in this world, but every pilgrim must make his or her own decision as to who or what he or she follows.

That being said, I believe an open-minded perspective enables us to learn from one another and to establish connectivity as fellow mortals in a broken world, regardless of our respective religious beliefs.

Peace and Blessings,

Sascha

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