Avoiding the Trap of Religious Experientialism
Adrenaline junkies will do whatever it takes to chase that thrilling rush of emotion, whether it’s jumping out of a plane or careening down a mountain. In the Christian life, we may be tempted to act the same way and chase spiritual euphoria at any cost. On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez explains that pursuing the experience will only lead us to a spiritual dead end! God has a much better goal in mind.
What does it actually look like to live as though God keeps his word? It's not always easy. There is questioning, wrestling and wondering; and sometimes what looks like defeat can be the exact opposite. Ambitious faith perseveres through all of it and can leave a lasting legacy. Learn more about what it means to trust God's promises through The Journals of Jim Elliot edited by his wife, Elisabeth Elliot.
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