Flatirons Community Church Audio Podcast Heaven On Earth
Jun 2, 2025
What if our longing for fulfillment stems from expecting too much from this world? The discussion redefines heaven, suggesting it can reshape our current lives. By examining biblical figures, we learn how faith influences our actions and perspectives. The contrast of modern wealth and rising emotional struggles highlights a disconnect in our pursuit of happiness. Finally, fostering a hope-driven mindset encourages us to bring heavenly values into our everyday interactions, transforming how we live and connect with others.
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Heaven Focus Fuels Earth Impact
- C.S. Lewis said that Christians who thought most about the next world did the most for this world.
- A right focus on heaven fuels impactful living on earth, not escape from it.
Faithful Strangers Seek Heaven
- Hebrews 11 describes faithful people as strangers on earth seeking a heavenly home.
- This hope in a better country changed how they lived their lives on earth.
Material Wealth, Soul Emptiness
- America has unprecedented wealth and safety but also record levels of loneliness and anxiety.
- This shows material prosperity cannot fill the soul's deep ache for heaven.
