Easter

Obama’s passport file.

He is Risen!

NCAA “bracketology”

He is Risen!

New Easter clothes.

He is Risen!

Easter baskets...

He is Risen...In a world of distractions, that is The Message. People came today to hear that message in song and from the Word.

There were all kinds of people in church this morning...

There were people without jobs...people who are in the process of losing their jobs...people with physical needs...people who just lost loved ones....people who need to be loved... people who are in the middle of marital problems...people with financial needs....people who are searching....people who have spiritual needs...

There were people with addictions and habits....people who were coerced or forced to be there...people who were looking for a word of hope and encouragement...

There were people wrestling with feelings of overwhelming guilt...people who are dealing with shame...lonely people...tired and weary people....

And there were people who were geeked, jazzed and excited about being there.

It was great to see all of the people....needs and all.

I stood in front of them and talked about "crossroads" from the book of Jeremiah.

This is what the Lord says, stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. Jeremiah 6:16

Then it hit me..."crossroads." Today I talked about "cross" roads, and the presence of the Risen Lord was among us....and it was good!

I am finding "rest for my soul" this afternoon...