Gospel Wabi Sabi: Good News For Imperfect People

We live in a culture of dissatisfaction. Never have so many wanted so much and found so little contentment once they got it. We live in one of the most prosperous nations on the face of the earth and we still struggle on a daily basis with feeling contentment. Coveting means believing the myth that "Someone else is having a better life than mine – and I deserve to have what they have.” It’s FOMO - the fear of missing out.  It’s almost as though the more people have the more discontent they feel. And this works its way into our lives in at least these four areas: Looks, Loot, Lifestyle and Love. Explore the antidote in this episode of Gospel Wabi Sabi.

Every healthy relationship is built on one word: TRUST! If a person is a liar then whatever comes out of their mouth means absolutely nothing. Your integrity as a person is at stake. Jesus says let your yes be yes and your no be no. Say what you mean and mean what you say. Period. Say what you mean and mean what you say. That’s the positive power of your word.

Accomplishment produces character. Stealing reduces character. God designed us to take positive pride in accomplishment. We build positive self-respect through doing the right thing. But we can numb that inner voice of conscience with the words "I deserve it." Find out ore in this episode of Gospel Wabi Sabi.

Every prohibition in Scripture is a protection of something positive. Nothing blows up a marriage or a family faster than adultery. Nothing causes greater pain and destroys trust like adultery. Nothing sends a husband and wife and their children into a tailspin faster than adultery. But there is a way back and a way to protect this beautiful thing called marriage. Find out how in this episode of Gospel Wabi Sabi.

We live in a very violent culture. If aliens from outer space were to come to earth to investigate America they‘d have to conclude that our number one form of entertainment is vicarious murder.  From franchise hits like CSI, Law and Order, to British mysteries we witness murder constantly. By the time a child finishes grade school they’ve probably seen 8,000 murders on TV. So when God says, “Don’t murder” it’s a prohibition that’s also a protection. Explore what that means in this podcast episode of Gospel Wabi Sabi.

How do we honor our parents in this modern world? And why since there are so many messed up families? Two words: identification and differentiation. Find out more in this episode of Gospel Wabi Sabi - The Power of Family.

What does it mean when the Bible says “God rested”? An artist doesn’t continually wield the brush. At some point the artist puts down the brush down and steps back and see the canvas. That’s what is described of God. He took a moment – a space in time to reflect on what he had done and to experience joy over his creation. Satisfaction in a moment of reflection. Sabbath represent those moments when we take a step back – pause in our brushwork to renew our vision of life, and our relationship with God so that we can take up a fresh brush and start painting again with clarified vision and renewed energy. Find out more in this episode of Gospel Wabi Sabi.

What’s your first thought when you hear these names: A-Rod, Biden, Pepsi, Oprah, Pfizer. Names are more than just a way of finding someone or something on the internet. Names symbolize something about a person or a company -their reputation, their character, their ethos. You see there’s a certain power in names that touches No wonder God takes seriously the misuse of his name. 

 In our day idol worship is very real. Our idols aren’t necessarily made of wood or metal - they’re mental. What we value. What we pursue. What dominates our thoughts. What guides our actions. God says - no idols. Put me first or you’ll do damage to your self and to your life. Find out more in this episode of Gospel Wabi Sabi. 

What you believe matters. What you believe makes a difference when you're going thru tough times. What you believe makes a difference in how you handle your emotions, your relationships, your job, your everything.  That's why the 10 Commandments start with a challenge to believe. Explore more in this episode of Gospel Wabi Sabi.