Why are cults so believable and hard to leave or get out of? This question is loaded with many different perspectives, lenses, and opinions. I am exploring this through the perspective of a current non-denominational Christian. First, we need to know what a cult is. Many often associate cults in a negative perspective. A cult … Continue reading Why Cults are So Believable and Hard to Leave
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Talk is Cheap
This Sunday the preacher's sermon was powerful. I can probably say that about every sermon, but I just loved the simplicity behind the sermon. In my own words, I'd name the topic is "Talk is cheap." This is a common phrase that is used - in songs, in quotes, a saying in conversations. Although I … Continue reading Talk is Cheap
Meditating about a Kingdom Lifestyle
God has really been pressing information about His Kingdom to the church lately. Isn't funny how most of us haven't even been a part of a kingdom on earth, so naturally we just assume God's Kingdom will be like a country? (Because that's what we're used to) Yet, surely we should know that a Kingdom … Continue reading Meditating about a Kingdom Lifestyle
God is Within Us, Literally in our DNA
The other day the preacher said that sometimes people nowadays think that people "need to be freed from the bondage of God/religion" its funny because usually those same people are in bondage to a certain sin or misunderstood God with all the religious fog. Having a relationship with God is not a binding obligation, but … Continue reading God is Within Us, Literally in our DNA
Dependence, Independence & Interdependence
I started reading a nerdy self- help book (The 7 habits of Highly Effective People) and wanted to share what I thought was a noteworthy concept we often confuse or misprioritize - dependence, independence, and interdependence. (highlighted in blue are direct words from the book) Many people think they need to isolate themselves for several … Continue reading Dependence, Independence & Interdependence
The Stages Of Spiritual Awakening
Being aware of where we are in our spiritual awakening journey is important. It gives us a compass to know which direction we need to move forward in the inner world. Take some time to consider what stage you are at today. Sometimes we may even go through the stages many times and peel down … Continue reading The Stages Of Spiritual Awakening