“Rich”

It’s been said, “We’re blessed to be a blessing”. It’s easy to look at what we are lacking and overlook all we have been entrusted with. God has given us so much and it is all a ‘gift’; food, clothes, the breath you just took. God has called us to be content and generous with what we have. Are you content? The best question isn’t “What can I get?” but, “What can I give?” What can you do to be more generous? What is the next stop for you? This message was inspired by the Nooma episode by the same title. 

Matthew 23:1-4 “Seven Marks of Mentally Healthy Spirituality”

There are not only a lot of religions to choose from, but a lot of churches and denominations within Christianity itself. Whether or not the religion being taught is mentally healthy or not must be determined on a case-by-case basis. The religious leaders of Jesus’ day had the Holy Scriptures, but they did not practice them in a way that was mentally healthy. In today’s message, we’ll explore Seven Marks of a Mentally Healthy Religion.

1.      Does it build bridges or barriers between people?

2.      Does it foster healthy or unhealthy dependency relationships?

3.      Does it move from a sense of guilt to forgiveness?

4.      Does it increase or lessen enjoyment of life?

5.      Does it lead to an acceptance or denial of reality?

6.      Does it emphasize love or fear?

7.      Does it strengthen or weaken self-esteem? 

Matthew 6:25-34 “The Spiritual Practice of Everyday Life”

Spiritual Practices and Disciplines are coming back into the Church. You can attend prayer retreats to learn them and find out what works for you. As we introduce spiritual practices into our lives, let us remember that daily life itself is a spiritual practice. God is available every moment of everyday and everyday He is using the activities and experiences you have to guide, shape and spiritually form you. Enter intentionally into the Spiritual Practice of Everyday Life!