Sunday Music: “Agnus Dei” by Michael W. Smith

One of my favorite songs by one of my favorite artists.  Let the simplicity of the song just wash over you and restore your soul.

Hope you enjoy this on your Sunday.

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Your Problems Don’t Surprise God

Most of time we have our lives all wrapped up in neat little boxes.  God’s tucked away in his proper box.  We’re following tidy three step plans for success.  Living under the radar.

Then wham we get smacked by the unexpected.

And we think, “What happened?  Where is God?  How could he let this happen?”

And it leaves us wondering, “Can and will God help me?  Is this one is beyond his power or concern?” [Read more…]

Quote: About Fear by Seth Godin

 

“Fear is not the enemy.  Paralysis is the enemy.”

 

Seth Godin

 

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How to Make a Church Irrelevant

I believe most of us want spiritual connection.  We wonder at times about the spiritual and would like to connect with God if he’s real.

So perhaps we attend a church.  But what do we often find?

If the church is large we remain anonymous.  No one knows we attended or cares.

If the church is smaller we feel like we accidentally walked in on a wedding and we don’t know anyone.  People treat us courteously but they all know we don’t belong. [Read more…]

Sunday Music: “How Great Thou Art” by Carrie Underwood & Vince Gill

 

A powerful rendition of a favorite hymn.  The feeling it is sung with brought a tear to my eyes.

Hope you enjoy it where ever Sunday finds you.

 

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The Power of Living Authentically

I never really liked my previous blog that I wrote a few years ago. Somehow it just never really connected.

I wanted to share about God’s love which has so impacted my life but was afraid if I was too bold it would be rejected.  So I watered it down skirting the fringes.

Yet, I found though those who had no interest in spirituality were turned off by the little that was there.

And those who really had interest were left dissatisfied because it was too thin.

So I felt frustrated and honestly stressed.  It felt more like a chore than a joy. [Read more…]

Quote: On a Meaningful Life from Don Miller

 

“I said, ‘Hey, what if life isn’t actually meaningless?  What if just your life is meaningless?'”

 

Whoa!  Now that’s something to ponder.

 

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Engaging in the Amazing Life

A few days after committing my life to God I felt not only peaceful but angry.  I know pretty strange.

God filled me with his peace but I was also ticked because going to church as a child most of what I heard seemed irrelevant.  Of course maybe I just wasn’t listening.  But I wasted years chasing dead ends trying to find happiness. [Read more…]

Sunday Music: “Hidden Away” by Josh Groban

A beautiful song and a great reminder of the power of simply touching people we care about with our love.

Hope you enjoy it on your Sunday.

 

 

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Unlocking the Power to Live Your Passion

I’ve wanted to write since my life was changed by God years ago.  I want people to see the positive side of what I consider true spirituality.  I’ve had a few things published in the past which encouraged me.

Yet honestly, writing this blog challenges me every day.  Deciding what to write, developing the focus, editing to make it readable.  Some days I really struggle with the flow.

Then other times I wonder, “Is anyone even reading this?  Am I making any difference?  Should I devote this time to something more productive?”

But every time I think about quitting it feels like something would die inside of me. [Read more…]