Have you ever ended up somewhere different than where you had planned? Maybe it was a different restaurant, a different movie, or a different vacation destination than you intended. Life happens, plans change, and we carry on. How we respond when things change can make a big impact on our days, relationships, and lives.
While we were far off, the Lord brought us close. He did not just bring us close to Him, but also into a community that we get to be a part of! We are brought close to one another to show the love of Christ to a world who is watching!
Have you ever told anyone about Jesus, your faith, or your church and they seemed intrigued, but never wanted to learn more (let alone, show up)? The idea of Jesus is interesting to many of our neighbors, but often it doesn't mean they're ready to commit to being part of the family of God. We see many examples of this in the Gospels, and it might be good news for us!
What do we do when people reject us? Sometimes we try even harder to win favor. Other times we simply go away offended. Jesus is rejected in His hometown, and instead of our common responses, He finds a way to be even more gracious and opens the door to do so much more.
When bad things happen in life, we have two great options from which to choose: repent or lament. Yet how easy is it for us to grumble, complain, gossip, mope, or doubt God? This week we rediscover the significance of lamenting.
This week, we resurface from our underwater VBS Scuba adventure to celebrate that God is our friend. He is real, He loves us, we can trust Him, He is a friend forever and for everyone! Join us as the kids and volunteers help lead us to remember God's faithfulness.
Plant a seed and hope for the best. Is it growing, is it not? If you dig it up to check it out, you will kill it! Life works the same so often. How often do you want to know what is going on in life? We trust God even when we are unsure of how things are going and where it will lead. Let’s call it: “the mysterious middle.”
Everyone thought Jesus was crazy, and in some ways He was. We are called to be crazy like Jesus!
