6.23.2010

Dear Reno II

It's almost time for the next sermon series in 1 Corinthians to begin... and we've got an array of light, summer fare to offer. Here's a sample of the assortment:
  • Gospel Growth
  • Building Gospel Communities
  • You Are Christ's
  • Arrogance and Authority
  • Church Discipline
  • Grieve(ances)
Is that light and summery enough for ya? That's what I thought. Nothing light or summery about it.
I find myself thankful -- really thankful -- that I have the honor of sitting under preaching that doesn't shy away from what is messy, difficult and/or problematic. I'm thankful to be part of a community in which those who are messy, difficult and/or problematic are being healed, renewed and remade.
I pray that we will be ready to receive what the Lord has for us, to plumb the depths of difficult truth and to experience subsequent depths of grace.