Getting Past Spiritual Constipation

My observation is that nearly everyone wants to make a difference in this world. I believe God has wired us to be creative, expressive, useful, contributors,

A big problem for many Christians is that they're constipated -- they're taking it in, consuming more, gorging themselves on input -- and there isn't much coming out. Constipated people are pretty uncomfortable people. The solution is not to run around and find more input, or even different input. The solution is to serve others, to create, to love and rejoice and worship with your whole life.

If you're not seeing changed lives as a result of your teaching ministry, and you're getting down, remember that people are wired to be changed and to grow. Pray and teach to help people find our their purpose and calling in life. Remind them that a lot of teaching is about equipping so that they can use what they learn.