Thirty Seconds or Less

Up early, before the sunrise: conversation, creativity, stop and breathe, sweat and stretch. I walk to the train, I sit and rest, my eyes closed and ears open to the world around me. I am startled awake at the sound of something being dropped – a plastic water bottle in the hands of an over... The post Welcome To New York appeared first on Thirty Seconds or Less.

The subway reminds me what it means to be caught up in something bigger than myself, to step in and stand clear of the closing doors, to embrace the cool temperature and the crowded space, to sit with my knees pressed tight, my long legs forced into a yoga pose that I could barely manage... The post The Subway Reminds Me appeared first on Thirty Seconds or Less.

Waiting. Waiting for the train. Waiting for a seat. Waiting to arrive at wherever it is I’m going. Waiting for inspiration. Waiting for the perfect idea. Waiting for the big break that you know is just around one of these corners. We too easily and too often spend our life waiting to be somewhere else.... The post Right Here appeared first on Thirty Seconds or Less.

Sometimes I ride the subway and keep my phone in my pocket. No podcasts. No Candy Crush. I just stand here, my eyes open to see, my ears open to hear, my body open to feel. I see every diversity a person can encounter, all pressed together like a group of kindergarteners playing soccer, a... The post Diversity In Motion appeared first on Thirty Seconds or Less.

Sitting on the subway I encounter the full spectrum of humanity. One person makes six figures, the other is hoping to receive six cents. Families and tourists and life long New Yorkers and trust fund hipsters packed onto the L train and too hip to be called hipsters further out in Bushwick. Black, white, brown,... The post An Incubator For My Creativity appeared first on Thirty Seconds or Less.

The Bible is AT LEAST a collection of books and writings assembled by the Church that chronicles a people group’s experiences with, and understanding of, God over more than a thousand years. EVEN IF that is a comprehensive definition of the Bible, study of scripture is warranted to understand our culture and the way in... The post The Bible appeared first on Thirty Seconds or Less.

The Church is AT LEAST the global community of people who choose to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ. EVEN IF this is all the church is, the Church is still the largest body of spiritual scholarship, community, and faith practice in the world and this practice can improve people’s lives in real, measurable ways.... The post The Church appeared first on Thirty Seconds or Less.

The Holy Spirit is AT LEAST the psychological and neurological components of God that allow God to be experienced as a personal force or agent. EVEN IF this is all the Holy Spirit is, God is more relatable and neurologically actionable when experienced this way. What is your experience with the Holy Spirit? How have... The post The Holy Spirit appeared first on Thirty Seconds or Less.

Jesus is AT LEAST a man so connected to God that he was called the Son of God and the largest religious movement in human history is centered around his teachings. EVEN IF this is all Jesus is, following his teachings can promote peace, empathy, and genuine morality. In your own words, who is Jesus?... The post Jesus appeared first on Thirty Seconds or Less.

Salvation is AT LEAST the means by which humanity overcomes sin to produce human flourishing. EVEN IF this is all salvation is, spiritual and religious actions and beliefs that promote it are good for humankind. In your own words, what is salvation? What does it mean for you to flourish? this episode is an except... The post Salvation appeared first on Thirty Seconds or Less.