The Good Life

Anxious & Interrupted
Written By Kurt Willems
 

Description

What is “the good life?” Is it material abundance, financial freedom, and social status—or can our pursuit of success choke out the things that matter most? Success isn’t wrong, and it can be lovingly leveraged for good in the world. But when it becomes our highest aim, we may miss the countercultural yet abundant life Jesus offers.

What if a good life truly “does good” in daily life? Much of our time is spent in some form of work— paid or unpaid, at home or in the wider world. Rather than dividing our lives into silos of work, faith, and home, Jesus invites us to see every aspect of life as sacred. For the next four Sundays, we’ll be in a series called The Good Life. We’ll look at how Jesus’s teachings and stories invite us to live truly good lives. Knowing and following Jesus leads to flourishing—not necessarily in impressive or grandiose ways, but in the ordinary, feet-on-the- ground life we actually inhabit. We’ll explore what that life looks like at home (Oct. 11), as we discern our calling (Oct. 18), in our workplaces (Oct. 25), and for the sake of our neighbours (Nov. 1).

Kurt Willems

Prior to his call to Brentview, Kurt was a pastor in central California and Seattle, Washington. He holds a master of divinity degree from Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary and a master's degree in comparative religion from the University of Washington (where he focused on the historical Paul within Judaism and the Roman Empire). Kurt also completed a two-year training program to become a spiritual director called, Stewards of the Mystery. He loves hanging out with his wife, Lauren, and their amazing two daughters. Kurt’s first book is called, Echoing Hope: How the Humanity of Jesus Redeems our Pain. Also, he loves football and skateboarding.

https://kurtwillems.com
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