CONNECTED Adventist

Life has taught A LOT me about forgiveness, betrayal and distrust. Some lessons cut deep, like 'kill me now' kinda cuts, and other lessons, just called for a 'dusting-off of the knees', superficial grazes. But my dogs have taught me how to deal and process many of this injuries. And rehabilitated dogs, taught me lessons I didn't want to be taught!

'Spiritual junkies' are found in all denominations. Ministry becomes the source of their spiritual worth and their spiritual connection. But what happens to these Christians when their personal convictions can't be numbed with another preaching engagement? Morgan and I talk about how ministry became a stronger motivator for our faith and how it derailed us from investing time to be still, with the very Source of our faith.

Church isn't for sinners. At least not 'public' sinners. Why? Because we go to church with an expectation that everyone has it all together and when a person is sinning or struggling with their sin, we often offer our own personal experience of 'grace' and 'forgiveness'. However, what we demonstrate to 'sinners', is often distorted and corrupted by our lack of really knowing God for ourselves.

It's been proven ,that extended periods in Solitary Confinement leads people to madness. How is isolation impacting you and those around you? What demons have you seen and faced during this time? Sometimes, its during chapters like this, that we learn the most about ourself and those around us.

Last week, I was crushed when one of my all-time, Spiritual favourites deleted my comment on their Facebook post. I wasn't expecting it to cut SO deep, but rejection has a powerful way of messing with us, even when its just from a Public figure. How does this experience CONNECT to Christianity? Listen in!

Living with suicidal thoughts can be one of the darkest chapters a person can experience in their life. The reasons why a person can be in this darkness are so varied, that there definitely isn't a one-size fits all solution. But what can Biblical Christianity offer them? And what are some possible causes as to why some Christians still experience the darkness of suicidal thoughts when they already know the God of Christianity?

The shade of colour that is picked for search listings can't be that important? Well, Google says "YES, it is!". How can we change the seemingly 'insignificant' aspects of our outreach, so that it can impact people's lives with greater results? Let's learn a little from Google's 50 shades of blue.

Well, they need both; Gospel and bread, but spiritual discernment is needed to really know if our interaction with a person is to bringing salvation to them or it may be for another Divine purpose, like helping restore their faith, in the God that offers them salvations. Fusion San Bernardino Ministries has been engaging in Divine interactions with people who are often outcasted from society. Their work has given them powerful stories about God providence and their team has witnessed how each interaction with the people they minister to, has helped to heal people's hearts, while leading them closer to God through the team's God-given companionship and love.

Kezia and Catalina share their personal experience on how pornography and masturbation impacted their lives and their Christian journey, and share some aspects to be considered when creating a strong dependance on pornography and the instant gratification that comes from masturbation.