Paul Vieira

It has been 3 years since the release of my book Jesus Has Left the Building. An old contact from my former life as a travelling Bible teacher sent me a message through Facebook asking “Where are you?” It seems like I’ve dropped off the face of the earth (at least of the church world). People who don’t know me as well are wondering if I’m still a believer. I actually had a couple of people email me through my website, telling me that I have fallen from God and am going to hell. These people are complete strangers. They have no idea who I am or how I live my life. I imagine they are basing their judgment on the fact that the music I’m writing and featuring at www.paulvieira.ca has no mention of God in the lyrics. I guess my twitter and Facebook posts don’t usually talk about God either. (Many of the friends reading these do not have any Biblical background. Plus, I just don’t use church lingo anymore.)

So, where am I? Am I still a Christian?

I’m doing what God told me to do over 3 years ago. I’m in a season of learning how to live everyday as a good husband and father. I’m spending time with my kids. I’m working hard at a regular job. My supervisors are taking note. I’m being promoted. I’m trying to be a faithful steward of the responsibility that has been given to me. I’m also writing music. I released a CD. I’m enjoying the journey for once in my life. I used to be obsessed over the destination and it made me miserable. The journey is about the moment..the here and now. This is where contentment lies. This is the space my head is in. I do still believe in Jesus. I have a lot of questions about how that plays out in my everyday life. But I’m seeking to answer those questions.

For anyone who cares to know, I am alive and well.