Craig shared with us Seven Characteristics of a Lukewarm Christian. In the process we were challenged to live as a fully-devoted follower of Jesus Christ.

 

It has been said that the longest journey a person must take in life is the eighteen inches from the head to the heart. We looked at knowing about and experiencing God’s accepting, absolute, unconditional, and unlimited love for us. To dig deeper read chapter 3 of Crazy Love by Francis Chan and “Praying Through Clenched Teeth” by Fred Craddock.

Here is my interview with Bob and Barb Van Wyk from yesterday’s worship experience. They have been friends of mine for about 10 years. Great people called by God to serve in Africa. I encourage you to visit their web site for ways to hear their story of faith and to support them financially and in prayer.

 

What would happen if we stopped talking at God for a while, but instead took a long, hard look at God before we spoke another word? We looked at who God really is and in the process also explored and discovered who we really are.

 

Our world is full of brokenness and hurts. God dreams that our hearts become like His heart. A heart that breaks for people with a broken heart. We most look like Jesus when we are serving. Craig challenged us to partner with others and partner with God to serve hurting people.

It is God’s dream for us that we have vital, authentic relationships with others. It is God’s dream that our families are strong. The Bible talks a lot about relationships. Craig shared with us about the essentials for healthy relationships: clear communication, meeting expectations, forgiveness, and grace.