The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry
The Case for an Unhurried Life
October 2, 2022 • Pastor Nathan Batres
We live with a hustle mentality—from jam-packed schedules, workaholism, and addiction to our phones, our lives are filled to the brim every moment of the day. Even when we find time to rest, our go-to form of relaxation consists of scrolling through social media platforms, bingeing television, and replying to the millions of notifications on our phones. So, how does living a busy lifestyle impact our ability to commune with and to be content in Christ?
Silence and Solitude
October 9, 2022 • Pastor Peggy Brumfield
Do you like being alone? Why or why not? How would you feel about being alone and quiet—no phone, music, TV, or added background noise? Living an unhurried lifestyle is more than taking a break from physical work and busyness—it’s also about quieting our minds. But finding silence and solitude can be difficult, especially when we’re used to constantly having noise in the background.
Simplicity
October 23, 2022 • Pastor Esra Paano
Things are not evil, but our society is designed to value accumulation. We feel we need more or at least need the newer, bigger, and better version of what we have. Whether it’s the next phone upgrade, the newest pair of shoes, or even vying for more followers on social media, our drive for accumulation seems ever-present. The things we chase may not be bad, but when our desires go unchecked, our hearts will be consumed by the hunt for “more.”
Slowing
October 30, 2022 • Pastor Kurt Klose
In general, we all move at a fast pace. Life is busy and it’s rare that we don’t have someplace we need to be. And, let’s face it, we’ve all experienced frustration when having to wait for something we want—whether it’s for our food, long lines at the grocery store, or being put on hold with customer service. But when we look at the life of Jesus, we find that he was not in a rush. He didn’t get frustrated with waiting and, no matter where he was, he was totally present.