I had a dream. In it, people discovered the fullness of Jesus Christ. People gathered together daily, ate their meals together, and shared the Lord’s Supper in an atmosphere of joy and celebration. People gave, and without man-made limitations. They gave everything they owned, everything they were, and every spiritual gift they had received from [...]
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Tagged Church Issues, Community, Dream, Fellowship, Hope, Love, Trinity
When I was a younger Christian, I heard a great deal about the “God-shaped hole” that existed in each of us. Only God could fill that hole. Left unfilled, the hole drove people to despair as they tried to fill it with one inappropriate plug after another. Sex, drugs, rock ‘n’ roll, riches, power, fame…nothing [...]
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Tagged Boredom, Despair, Ennui, God-Shaped Hole, Self-Medication, Substitutes, Thirst for God
Cerulean Sanctum has been quiet lately. Truth is, that quiet reflects the disquiet I have in my own spirit. I don’t know how most people live, but I guess they erect filters to keep the madness out. Head down, nose clean, and a gracious nod to the status quo. Don’t get too involved. Keep emotions [...]
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