It’s about the internal - connecting with God’s heart by means of the Holy Spirit dwelling in us. True spirituality isn’t about the external. Despite this devastating news, I heard them say, “We can’t explain the peace we have right now.” Were they happy about the cancer? No! But they had an abiding joy and peace that superseded their circumstances. I remember when I got a phone call and found out that my friend’s wife had cancer and was going through chemo. True spirituality also has everything to do with producing a by-product of joy. It will always exalt the person of Christ and talk about the richness of the relationship with Him. How do you know if a church or a denomination practices true spirituality? Their focus isn’t on religion, a leader, dogma, or rules – it’s on a relationship with Christ. True spirituality will always be relational.

Whatever happens, my dear brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. Authentic, true spirituality is always rooted in relationship and results in joy.

Two key elements to describe what is true spirituality, and how to experience it in everyday life. The Apostle Paul, inspired by the Holy Spirit, addresses this very issue in Philippians 3:1-9. Yet, some of the very things sold and taught in religious institutions across the world are actually barriers to true, authentic spirituality, instead of doors to a God that really exists. These days, it seems everyone has a different explanation about what God is like and what it means to be “spiritual.” We live in a world of competing gods, religious systems, and hundreds of years of traditions. Learn how even you can move from being a “secret agent” Christian to a “public” witness! Free MP3 Listen Now Current Series How to Talk to Anyone About God

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