by Kristen Feola Each day we’re bombarded with advertisements that guarantee instant happiness and fulfillment if we simply buy into their products: Get rich quick! Lose 15 pounds in a week! Find the love of your life! Even though we understand that such messages don’t truly deliver, we’re often tempted by their promise of immediate gratification. We’d much rather bypass any hard work that’s involved and get right to the results. When it comes to knowing God, though, there are no shortcuts....