Read the right new book and you may be inspired to turn your finances around, watch a documentary on modern farm practices and you may find yourself wandering the vegetarian aisle at Safeway, experience a brush with death; maybe the unexpected heart attack of an acquaintance who just happens to be the same age as you, and you may find yourself at the gym with a new passion for health and fitness.
Here's a shocker for you - some people have spiritual experiences that result in improved moral behaviour - in religions other than Christianity!
In light of this reality do you think maybe Christians should spend a little less time promoting Jesus as the ultimate invisible friend and life coach?
Coming to the cross is not about a better life - it's about eternal life.
Jesus didn't come to save us from unhappiness by teaching us the keys to success; Jesus came to save us from our sin by taking its penalty upon Himself.
Most of the people I meet outside of the church already believe that God loves them (if they believe that He exists at all); - what they need to know is HOW God loves them.
This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. (1 John 4:10)
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