One of the Four Core Values of Perch.Church is open-mindedness. We believe that in order experience healthy and holistic spirituality, open-mindedness is absolutely essential. But the concept of openness is important in terms of being open to opportunities, relationships, and other spiritual practices. In short, if we are not open, we are not growing.
Deserts: Little Graces
During spiritually dry seasons, it seems like our spirits are barely trying to survive. We easily distract ourselves with busyness, activities, and entertainment, but our souls are shriveling within. God sends us little graces along the way to help sustain us during times of spiritual droughts. We just have to be able to open our spiritual eyes to see them.
Deserts: Getting Well
It’s summertime and it’s been hot and dry in Souther California. This begs the question, have you been in a spiritually dry season? Maybe you’re in a spiritually dry season right now. How do we get out of spiritually dry season? Is it simply waiting on God, or is there more to it?
A Sad Tale of FOMO
Have you ever felt FOMO? If so, is it possible God wants to grow you through that experience? Last month Rev. Sam Roberson guest spoke on “Forgiveness” for our Justice Series. This Sunday, he’ll be visiting again and sharing “A Sad Tale of FOMO.”
Judgment - Part 2
Last Sunday we went over the theme of Judgment in our Justice Series. However, it seemed like we just scratched the surface on this important theme. So we will be continuing our discussion on Judgment this Sunday for 4th of July weekend.
Judgment
Are you guilty of being a judgmental person? Far too often people have looked down on others in judgment because of their lifestyle, social status, or other reasons. I have found that as I have gotten older, I am becoming less and less judgmental and more and more understanding. There are probably many reasons behind this, but one big reason is because I have suffered and learned from my sufferings. One truth I’ve realized is that judging your neighbor is the beginning of hatred.
Just Forgiveness
Jesus taught us to forgive our enemies and pray for those who offend us. Isn’t that annoying? But Jesus actually gave this command because of His concern for His followers and not the offenders. Forgiveness is a gift for the forgiver more than the forgiven.
Just Anger
There’s a passage in the Bible that says, “Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger.” When we’re feeling powerful emotions like bitterness, rage, and anger, they literally need to be EXPRESSED or LET OUT. Just because we don’t express anger doesn’t mean we’re not angry. In fact, it’s quite dangerous for us to suppress our emotions like anger because it will eventually leak out in unhealthy and unexpected ways. If we don’t find safe spaces and safe people with whom we can express our anger and other powerful emotions, we may find ourselves saying or doing something we’d regret to the people whom we love the most.