Today, I find that most people who say, “just hang in there” really mean “I don’t have the time or desire to walk through this process with you. You’re on your own.”
To continue to just go with the flow of this dogma is nonsense. Jesus spent his lifetime swimming against the tide of cultural and religious deception.
We live in a world that worships individualism, self-interest, self-actualization, self-determination and celebrity status. These values trumpet the glories of becoming independent and self-sufficient. However…..
The process of breathing is a fundamental aspect of the spiritual life, just as it is in the physiological realm. For those who have embarked on the spiritual journey, exhaling is not optional.
A man-made institution formed to feast with God, creates a byproduct of scraps that have fallen from this table, where His most cherished blessings reside. He changed our life through them. He can change yours too.
“He died because He loves you and me, He wants an everlasting relationship with us, and he expects that connection to be so all-consuming that we become wholly transformed.” George Barna
The faith journey is not linear living where everything is predictable, certain, predetermined and there is no margin for error. Expect that you’re going to swallow some saltwater.
“The Jesus Testimony – I found this to be a challenging, entertaining and yes, disturbing article. Mr. Dahl has done a great service of challenging the thinking that is so easily formed by the talking head politico’s on the tube. I would quickly say that immigration is a huge issue in our country, but I love the challenge to fully represent Christ in the solution we develop. Thank you for the slap in the face, man… I needed that.”