Key Takeaways:

• Many people today identify as "spiritual but not religious," attracted by spiritual experiences rather than religious doctrines.
• Jesus' teachings often clashed with religious orthodoxies, suggesting that spirituality transcends structured rituals and focuses on love and mercy.
• The Holy Spirit plays a pivotal role in connecting spiritual seekers with God's presence, grace, and love.
• Organized religion should serve the spiritual goal of fostering love for God and others rather than merely following rituals.
• Engaging with spirituality can lead to mental well-being, unified by the innate human desire to seek divine connection.

Notable Quotes:

• "Oddly enough, Jesus himself could be described as spiritual, not religious."
• "Religious practices, whatever they are, exist to serve the spiritual, the goal of loving God and loving people."
• "Our call is to help others love God and people, to bring clarity for those who are seeking but don't know the fullness of God's name."
• "There is something in the heart of the spiritual, not religious, that is reaching out to God."
• "We are all wired to seek God."

The God of the Bible is a talking God. All throughout the Scriptures, God is seen talking to people. First to the prophets, then most fully in Jesus and today through his Holy Spirit. When we choose to follow Jesus, the Spirit speaks to remind us of all that Jesus established and apply it to our lives.

So how does the Spirit speak? How do we know it’s God? And what happens afterwards? Join Rev Dr Tania Harris as she explores what the Spirit is saying to us. Everyday God Conversations will encourage you weekly to reflect on the God-conversations of Scripture, the ultimate God-conversation in Jesus and to hear from the Holy Spirit yourself. Remember, it was never meant to be a one-way conversation!

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