A sampling of secrets posted in sanctuary


The cards posted in the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church in downtown Modesto are part confession, part hope and part need. Not all are secrets. Here are some of them:

“Sometimes I come to church just to see the people. Worship is second, visiting is first.”

“I’m afraid of Tigger at Disneyland because he punched someone!”

“After striving to follow Jesus, I’m lost.”

“My dad is always right, but I’ll never tell him.”

“I know where everyone thinks I will end up and I am scared to death that they are right.”

“I want to quit my job, but I don’t know how to do that without hurting and disappointing people and making a big mess.”

“I’m a guy and I like watching chick flicks.”

“The word LOVE has lost so much meaning over the years that I don’t know if I believe it anymore.”

“I love my spouse of many years. I love my lover of many years. One relationship is ‘blessed.’ One relationship would be scorned if revealed, as I would be scorned. I feel guilty that I don’t feel more guilt. I believe God has not given up on me as I figure out the reason this secret exists.”

“I’m jealous of my best friend. I want to be free of those feelings and just be able to love.”

“I have always felt inferior to almost everyone in almost all things.”

“I’m lonely.”

“When I was in the hospital after surgery, it felt like being on vacation. No one expected anything of me and other people took care of me. I felt free and relaxed [the pain medication helped]. I wish I could go back to the hospital.”

“I have trouble saying ‘No’ and it’s killing me.”

“I will be so humiliated if anyone finds out I’m going bankrupt. I act like I have it all together, but I’m so over my head. I feel like an irresponsible cheat and loser. I hate it. What would people say or think about me if they found out? I don’t want to know.”

“I am afraid.”

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