Pastor’s Blog

It is essential that we reflect on the messages that were handed down to us, submitting them to Christ and His Word. The cost of ignoring the impact of our past on our present life is costly. God’s desire for us to leave our families is similar to the desire he had for the Israelites … Read More

“True spirituality frees us to live joyfully in the present. It requires, however, going back in order to go forward. This takes us to the very heart of spirituality and discipleship in the family of God- breaking free from the destructive sinful patterns of our pasts to live the life of love God intends” (Pg.93). … Read More

Hebrews 11 Hebrews 11 is filled with the stories of men and women who were faithful to God’s leading, many times not even living to see their works bear fruit. We can safely say that God isn’t calling us to build an ark as he did Noah or to offer our child as a sacrifice. … Read More

“Getting to your core [person] requires following God into the unknown, into a relationship that turns your present spirituality upside-down.” (p 85) Here’s a few ways to discover how to live faithful to our true self: Pay attention in silence and solitude. It’s easy to lose who we are by listening to the ever-present onslaught … Read More

Ephesians 4:22-24 “Jesus was not selfish…He gave his life out of love for others. From a place of loving union with his Father, Jesus had a mature, healthy ‘true life’.” Paul teaches the Ephesians to be rid of the sin that causes selfishness in each one of us. Jesus calls us to confess our sins … Read More

“Jesus models surrender of my will to the love of the Father as the true anchor for who I am.” (pg. 77) Performance, Possession, Popularity –false identities that stunt growth of Emotionally Healthy Spirituality. Our culture emphasizes exterior tangibles. How did you do on the exam? I just got a promotion at work. We had … Read More

The journey of genuine transformation to emotionally healthy spirituality begins with a commitment to allow yourself to feel. It is an essential part of humanity and unique personhood as men and women made in God’s image (page 70). The call of discipleship includes experiencing our feelings, reflecting on our feelings, and then thoughtfully responding to … Read More

“Breaking free would require learning to feel, learning to distinguish feeling and thinking, and finally, summoning the courage to follow my God-given “true self” rather than the voices and demands around me.” Sin takes mankind away from its original self. When Adam and Eve disobeyed God, they began to lose the true identity that God … Read More

Luke 10:38-42 Martha was NOT Jesus centered. Two statements reveal wrong beliefs in her heart- ‘Lord, don’t You care?’- judging His motives, and character. Then she says, ‘Tell her to help me!’- thinking she can tell God (Jesus) what to do! Mary was listening to Jesus, focusing on Him. She chose the better option of … Read More

Emotional Health and Contemplative Spirituality; “…both are powerful…when engaged in separately. But together they offer nothing short of a spiritual revolution, transforming the hidden places deep beneath the surface.” (p 44) And let’s be honest, isn’t deep beneath the surface where we need help? But instead, sometimes we simply remove the offending situation without dealing … Read More