MOTIVATE Complicit: associated with others in some type of wrongdoing A getaway driver is complicit in a robbery Lying to a law officer to cover another’s illegal actions Staying silent when someone is breaking a law Consumer Complicity is purchasing from orgs that exploit laborers or promote causes contrary to one’s values The Gospels, and…
Spiritual Examen
Amos 7:7-8 The LORD set a plumb line against His people, declaring, “I will no longer spare them.” A plumb line is a small but heavy object attached to the end of a rope. When held from the top of a construction item, it provides a standard for straightness. Spiritually, God’s law is our plumb…
Praying When There’s Pain (John 17)
MOTIVATE 1900’s started movies but relied on live instrumentalists performing background music 1927 began synchronizing sound embed in film 1938 first commercial soundtrack album was released from Walt Disney’s Snow White & 7 Dwarfs. Best Selling Movie Soundtracks (not streaming),,, Overall, if the Gospels had a soundtrack, the music would be at its highest crescendo…
You Are Not Alone (John 14-16)
MOTIVATE What do you want? Seriously, what do you want? Snickers and short sermon, pastor Happy/Healthy/Wealthy… just a bit more; contentment is elusive Surrounded by love… Spouse…/ Family…/ Friends… Make a difference… see others helped and loved Deep inside there’s a yearning for something. Nearly 80% of Americans claim to be spiritual but not religious.[1]…
