Posted by: mhaley
on Oct 31, 2011
Have you ever been caught up in deep worship--true oneness with God that filled and overwhelmed you with awe, wonder, praise, and thanksgiving? The Apostle John did. His spirit was translated from a physical location (more than likely the Island of Patmos) to the throne room of heaven where he witnessed the glory of God's presence (Revelation 4:1-11).
Posted by: mhaley
on Oct 18, 2011
"You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless. You are the light of the world--like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father." Matthew 5:13-16
God created us for relationships. Within those relationships, we are called to be salt and light--the flavor and illumination of God's love that has been extended to us. When we respond to the love of God found in Jesus, we become partakers in the Common Story. We share and tell our part of the Story, as well as advance God's kingdom in this world through the cultivating of other vibrant relationships. This is the context in which God has called his Church--the people of God--to grow in connection to Christ.
