In our society we seem to be either busy or bored.
Our common excuse for not connecting with others is “I’m just so busy.” We may even be addicted to being busy. Or at the very least, our minds need to be busy. I’m like that; I always have something to occupy my mind. If I’m not working, I have the TV on, or a podcast or I’m thinking about the next thing I need to do. Continue reading
We often mistake happiness with joy.
Biblically speaking, happiness is a temporary feeling, joy is a permanent position.We are prone to fall for the short term emotion, and that usually keeps us from growing.
Happiness will get us through a day or two, Joy will get us through anything. Happiness can be taken from you, Joy refuses to leave. Continue reading
Most people are open to experiencing God at a church service. Many are open to experiencing God if they are listening to hymns or worship songs. The majority are open to the idea of experiencing God if they are meeting with a priest or pastor.
However there were times when I encountered God in other people. Regular people, Non-churchy people. Continue reading
Almost every day we hear someone say “I’m going to take it to the next level.”
Whether it’s a sports star, a coach, a business man or a politician, many of them will proclaim this “next level” idea.
Usually you can’t measure it, how do we know if we reached the next level? If I am in a building and I walk up the stairs then I took myself to the next level. But if I am called to give a little more effort or concentrate a little harder it’s difficult to calculate if I’ve been successful.
You can’t be free to experience God while being a slave to your own ego.
You can’t be free to experience God while being a slave to the opinions of others.
You can’t be free to experience God while being a slave to your own past.
You can’t be free to experience God while being a slave to fear. Continue reading