Collective Faith: The Passion for Jesus Notes Passion for justice is key to spiritual growth and a deepening relationship with Jesus. We can do all the “right religious” things but if we do not seek justice and love with compassion, then we fall short of the glory of...

CHAPTER 10: PARTICIPATION PROMOTES AUTHENTICITY Polity: A form of process of civil government or constitution; an organized society The Grove Church, Arizona Lead Pastor: Palmer Chinchen www.TheGroveAZ.org And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is...

Part 2 Authentic Faith: A Longing for Authenticity Authentic Faith [the 5th step in spiritual maturity] is marked by a deep, genuine connectedness to God. Celebrates the vastness of God Willingness to explore new ideas and traditions Limitless possibilities for life...

YOLO In dire situations, when we wait for safety, protocol and assessment, nothing happens. People suffer longer than necessary. Sometimes people die. To live with passionate faith is to live with more urgency. Procrastinators irritate Jesus: Matthew 16:8 But Jesus...

Chapter 5: WRITE A MILLION WORDS Lives of remarkable people demand hard work. Great purpose is found by determined, impassioned, relentless effort. Do it every day. For years. With intention. Get an expert teacher. It takes 10,000 hours to reach the top of our field....

PASSION STAGE: THE QUEST FOR PURPOSE For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and hope. Jeremiah 24:11 Our soul needs a purpose so that we know that the career, relationships or...

The following are notes directly from the context of this book with a mingling of my opinions and thoughts while I processed what I read. It is my interpretation. You may get something totally different out of this book. CARRY ME HALFWAY Many of us live spiritually...

The following are notes directly from the context of this book with a mingling of my opinions and thoughts while I processed what I read. It is my interpretation. You may get something totally different out of this book. INTRODUCTION: LOVE AND JUSTICE   Being...

Learning to Live and Love Again At the Same Time The 2 deepest desires of most people: to love and be loved. to believe we are worthwhile and know someone else believes this too. To protect ourselves many people have blocked off or shut off those needs. I must learn...