Teaching is exalted. Church feels like a seminar—could be intellectual, could be motivational. Good content is what matters. Doctrine is fiercely defended. Members can explain to you theories of the atonement, or seven steps to success, but can’t name one intimate encounter they’ve had with Jesus. Not once in their lives have they heard him speak to them. I’ve met heads of Christian education departments, chaplains, and seminary faculty who by their own admission don’t know Jesus personally. You can talk about sunshine and live your life underground; you can even go to the sea but never dive in. A great deal of what is adamantly taught about Jesus is taught by people who frankly don’t know him very well.
Question: Are your leaders close friends of God? People who actually know and experience this Jesus, helping you to know and experience him?
-John Eldredge, Beautiful Outlaw, 197
hiking2christ 
I like your post. i agree about Christians who know a lot about Him ,but don’t know Him personally. in my blogs i have shared these experiences and found that many claim bragging or boasting on my part or the old “saw” we don’t live by experiences.
The experiences are given are for the purpose of encouraging others and increasing faith for ourselves.. It has nothing to do with bragging. In fact if that is your heart motive; you will soon find out that the stream will dry up until you repent.
Study the Word, grow in grace and live experiences and share whenever possible.
By: Mannyr on October 20, 2012
at 8:44 AM
Well said. Thank you for your comment and support. God Bless you and have a great weekend.
By: jakinnan on October 20, 2012
at 9:29 AM
Amen!
By: transformedbythejourney on October 21, 2012
at 6:55 AM