For a very long time this is a phenomena I have noticed in certain Christian circles.
I think it almost becomes a self fulfilling prophecy many times. People obsesses over something to such an extent and consequentially it is what is always on their mind. It is also always a moving target. There is always something desperately wrong and you need to fix it.
I remember having experiences with God growing up in church and then it was like someone threw a wet blanket over me. I was supposed to feel bad. There was always something bad going to happen, judgment, or something I was supposed to feel bad about. There were a long list of do not's and I don't think I ever completely lived up to them.
I know there are people who talk trash about anyone and everyone and the guy I am about to mention has been some people's favorite to pick on, that said, Joel Osteen is someone I enjoy listening to. It is just nice to hear someone who reaffirms you and is positive about you, about God and about life.
What do you think? Could we all learn a lesson in being a bit more positive from people like Joel?
I think it almost becomes a self fulfilling prophecy many times. People obsesses over something to such an extent and consequentially it is what is always on their mind. It is also always a moving target. There is always something desperately wrong and you need to fix it.
I remember having experiences with God growing up in church and then it was like someone threw a wet blanket over me. I was supposed to feel bad. There was always something bad going to happen, judgment, or something I was supposed to feel bad about. There were a long list of do not's and I don't think I ever completely lived up to them.
I know there are people who talk trash about anyone and everyone and the guy I am about to mention has been some people's favorite to pick on, that said, Joel Osteen is someone I enjoy listening to. It is just nice to hear someone who reaffirms you and is positive about you, about God and about life.
What do you think? Could we all learn a lesson in being a bit more positive from people like Joel?
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