After crying out “O that I were an angel, and could have the wish of mine heart, that I might go forth and speak with the trump of God, with a voice to shake the earth, and cry repentance unto…

Chances are, you have been guilty of using this phrase; I know that I have in the past. Since the phrase has never felt quite right to me, I figured I’d better do a little research and see if I can find out what the deal is.

I think I was about 17 when I experienced a pivotal, life-changing moment. The details surrounding the larger timeline of this period are somewhat blurry, but the essential events remain vivid and impactful. At that time, the existence of God…