On Sunday we started our new series “Stand Out,” where over the next 7 weeks we will look at the parables of Jesus, and how through the parables Jesus shows us how to live like him. Yesterday we looked at the Parable of the Talents and accepted the challenge to live the life God has given us in a way that is honoring to him. Ephesians 2:10 states, “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God in advance prepared us to do.” God created each of us uniquely with our own personality and set of gifts. We are called to use those unique gifts to love and care for each other while showing people the love of Christ. We challenged each other to focus specifically the next 7 weeks to live a life that stands out and gave each person who accepted the challenge a bracelet to help them remember their commitment. We also decided to give each Home Group a $100 to see how over the course of the series they can use that money and their gifts to further God’s kingdom. I am excited to see what God is going to do through this series.
Next week my good friend Paul Halvorsen will talk to us about Luke 18:9-14. Read it early so you can be ready on Sunday. Paul is great, you guys are going to love him.
See you soon!
Jay
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