
Own The Moment: How to Live a Spiritual Life in a Secular World

But I think the option to own the moment is so good that when the rain does fall? You might smile about it.
Carl Lentz • Own The Moment: How to Live a Spiritual Life in a Secular World
We have made bringing change to our world so complex that many people never even try. And yes, the problems we face are huge, but the steps and the moments we need to take to get there are small, they are frequent, and they are available for anybody who is willing to take small steps that will lead to major significance someday. What will be the
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He said, “I wish that SOMEBODY. WOULD. HAVE. TOLD. ME. SOONER. I see all these people, singing so loud, talking about Jesus, looking so happy. Nobody ever told me nothing. And I would have listened! I was searching my whole life! I’m glad I’m here now. I’m glad God didn’t give up on me. But I wasted so many years. I’ve been through so much pain. I
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Sometimes the spotlight will shine on us, and sometimes the shadows of life will consume us. We don’t have much control over that. All we can do is make sure we are doing the same thing, no matter what. Doing what we can, while we can. Not for credit, not for fame, not for money, not for popularity. In fact, true change often comes at the expense
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I was asked, “Are you guys gonna reach a city of millions?” I said, “I’m not worried about the millions. I’m worried about the ones. As in each one. One by one.”
Carl Lentz • Own The Moment: How to Live a Spiritual Life in a Secular World
Make no mistake, the need is great. But I believe our opportunity is greater.
Carl Lentz • Own The Moment: How to Live a Spiritual Life in a Secular World
A lie you have learned to live with and function with; although you are surviving, you are in no way thriving like you could be. Truth forces complete and total change. It may be unsettling at first, but building your life on what is true, what is right? Ends up creating a life you don’t have to “dress up or modify.” You will be excited to let it
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This lie will keep you out of love, out of hope, out of relationships that matter. We have to learn how to fix a factor in the equation without blowing up the concept of “math.” Nobody would go to a restaurant and have a bad experience and say, “A’ight. No more food for me, ever.” Food is not the issue. Where you pick to eat the food is. Wisdom
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The key word here is some. Separating an incident from becoming a life theme is important. Especially when we have been wounded or let down by people.