We all know that enthusiasm is contagious, isn’t it? When you’re around someone who is enthusiastic, you feel more energized and excited. Of course, if enthusiasm is contagious, then lack of enthusiasm must be contagious too, right?

Pastor Ed Rowell once wrote about watching a famous country singer perform a live concert at a county fair. He said that she and her band gave a technically perfect performance. They were polished and professional, and they didn’t miss a beat. But as Rowell watched her, he says he got the impression that, “She’s not only tired, she’s bored out of her mind.” There was no enthusiasm to her performance. No evidence that she felt any of her songs deeply.

Rowell reports that he and his family left after a few songs. On the way home, one of this country singer’s so…