We hear a lot of Christians saying we should be content with nothing – that Godliness implies having no money and little life satisfaction. Our reward for that Godliness will only come in heaven when we’ll all sit around on clouds popping grapes in our mouths.
And then I open a new book by Pastor Terry Smith and the first line of the introduction says: “I don’t think 
people want enough.” Terry’s new book TEN – How Would You Rate Your Life was just released last Tuesday. He goes on to say he doesn’t think we should want more stuff, but more life. I could not agree more.
Pastor Terry says “It amazes me how passively many people of faith live – as if we have no control over anything, no ability to make even the slightest difference.”
In chapter 5, titled Created to Create, we read:
“When I think of transcendence, I think of the ability
- to choose
- to respond, and
- to change things that already are.”
I’ve always loved the concept of transcendence – that experience that goes beyond our natural understanding. The ability to rise above one’s circumstances and make a difference. I look for times of transcendence all during the week – in my daily work, not just on Sundays. Don’t you long for times like that in your life?
If you want more, if you are seeking more transcendence in your life, I encourage you to add TEN – How Would You Rate your Life to your library today. Ken Blanchard, Bill Hybels, Cory Booker, Wyclef Jean and Jack Welch are just a few who are already recommending it.
Want a gift copy of TEN? Give us an example of how you would like more transcendence in your life. I’ll select two responses (received by January 16th, 2012) that inspire me and send you a free copy of TEN given to us by the author.
