Have you ever taken one of those Cosmo Quizzes? Are you destined to succeed? Do you look for the right things in a guy? Are you turning into your Mom? These quizzes are almost irresistible because instinctively we understand the importance of self-awareness and self-evaluation.

Suppose there was a Cosmic Quiz . . . to help you assess where you are in your spiritual life.

Well, there is — sort of. This Sunday we’ll take a look at a well-known psychological model meant to help us assess our spiritual development — and compare it to what Jesus says. Together we’ll learn something new and interesting.

Today’s scripture: Luke 1:26-38

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“Worried and distracted” — those are the words Jesus used to describe a woman named Martha. Unfortunately, the same words probably describe you and me.

Life’s events and circumstances drive us, push us, frazzle us. We struggle. This Sunday we’ll talk about practical strategies for breaking out of that cycle.

Today’s scripture: Luke 10:38-42

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It’s so easy to do: Something bad happens, or somebody does something mean and unwarranted to us. We respond reflexively — fighting fire with fire.

And before we know it, we’re caught up in a futile cycle of recrimination, threats, and aggression. In the end, nobody wins.

There is a better way. This sermon explores the ultimate source of power for creating positive change.

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