I just want to speak a word of caution about the search for authenticity. Sometimes in a search for what is "real," we can become cynical. If you think that you are "spiritual" and that everyone else is shallow because they don't read the authors you read or know what you know... be careful. You have started down a path of spiritual pride and arrogance. God has much to say about how He brings down those who are "lofty" in their thinking.
Be on guard against an overly zealous search for something genuine... there is a cliff there: it's called cynicism. You can begin to think that no church is good enough, no article is deep enough and no person is "wise" enough to speak into your life. This is a dangerous place to be and the Bible warns us repeatedly : "don't go there."
