In Harry Potter, Harry discovers the difference between “being dragged into the arena” of the hardship ahead of him and “walking into the arena with his head held high” — The same discovery is what made Jesus who he was — And the same discovery can transform us into all we’re meant to be.
Read MoreContinuing his series on becoming all we’re meant to, Vince shares how embracing the risks of journeying through Jesus’ Kingdom of God brings healing to our un-dealt with pain by unpacking the theology of the movie Moana, how Moana is a Christ figure, and how we are all Te Ka.
Read MoreAll of our favorite characters on journeys of higher purpose find a band of allies along their way — the people who encourage, support, celebrate, guide, and shape them. Likewise, if you want to live a life beyond the small and ordinary you need allies. Vince passes on some wisdom for filling out your band of allies, and zooms in especially on what to do when we experience loneliness.
Read MoreOur ordinary world and lives are ruled by attachment to possessions and consumerism. But what if there is an alternative, unseen, spiritual reality (Jesus’ “Kingdom of God”) that we can choose to live in instead, which can free from us from the restlessness and comparison of being driven by consumerism, and can bring us purpose, transformation and a feeling that God is speaking to us?
Read MoreJust like our favorite fantasy stories and myths, Jesus’ message of the “Kingdom of God” is an invitation to us to leave our ordinary worlds, and step into a bigger reality that is outside our comfort zone and includes threats and danger, BUT will transform us into all we’re meant to be if we stay the course.
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