Paths to Christ

"Our worldviews and life experiences are different and unique.  And God knows this, so he nurtures us and reveals himself to us in different ways." 

1.  Naturalism--simplicity, solitude, environmentalist  Rom. 1
2.  Intellectualism--just wanting Truth, logic, intellect, it has to make sense  i.e. Lee Stroebel, Michael J. Behe
3.  Desperation--perhaps a life of addictions or brokenness, drives one to see God
4.  Humanitarianism--compassion and mercy is in you, humanitarian work reflects the way you were made, grace to others
5.  Isolationism--searching for relationships, meaning, participation, and belonging w/ others, dysfunctional family leads to a desire for connection, a place your gifts can be used
6.  Spiritualism-- a deep hunger for the supernatural, "New Age", looking in all places for miracles, signs, and wonders
7.  Creative Expression--arts, dance, music, an "inner thing"  on a pathway they have to express themselves, often very close intellectual thinkers, but also very emotional people, desparately want to express the truth that is in them

Pastor Tri Robinson, Vineyard Boise 4/4/10, Sermon on "Sacred Pathways"