Are you a person who is able to live in gratitude, no matter the circumstances? This type of mindset can give you a whole new perspective, outlook and hope, even when things seem bleak.
We encounter God in the everyday moments that we spend with other people, but you have to be open to the possibilities in order to appreciate them. What everyday moments with other people have you had when you knew that God was present, or at least realize it now that you think back on it?
Every spiritual seeker has an obligation to pursue answers to the questions, "Who is God, and who are we because of God?" that do not endanger any of God's precious children.
Do you ever have moments of faith that you'll accomplish more by occasionally stepping out of your comfort zone and diving into the "deep end", or do you like to stay comfortable in the shallow end?
Hear this week's reflections on the subject by listening to the podcast...
Sometimes it takes an unforeseen event to realize that God gives us things that we may take for granted, and that we miss terribly once taken away (even temporarily). Listen to the podcast to find out more.
Beauty without utility, art for the sake of art: these are the hallmarks of a God who adorns the created world with splendor and grace for all to see and enjoy.