Is your house a mess? Sometimes mine is, too. But I'm not talking about buildings.
Face it. We're all a mess. Every one of us. We put a nice smile on our face when we head to church, but deep down inside we know there's lingering issues that we need God's help with. Things like divorce. Addictions. Impure thoughts. Our own spiritual formation. You know, the stuff that normal people deal with, regardless of whether they are Christian.
It's not because we haven't tried to live a holy life. We've tried for years and years to get it right, but have always fallen short of the mark. It's that human thing. Try as we might, our spiritual lives sometimes look more like a trash heap.
In our pursuit of holiness, we find the road riddled with potholes, curves, and obstacles. It is little wonder that we become frustrated, wondering if God is really there.
It is in our weakness that God is strong. We're not perfect. We all have problems. But grace abounds and covers those who seek it. Should we go on sinning? Of course not. "Christians do not condone unbiblical behavior; they redeem it," said Michael Yaconelli.
And that's why we're here. We need the support of others as we navigate the postmodern matrix, faster further and ever higher until we see Jesus face to face. Paul Baloche says it best: "Jesus, you are my reward. To hear your voice on that day is all I'm living for. To see your face on that day is all I'm living for."
This semester we're going to take a close look at Christian troubador Rich Mullins, who went home to heaven on 19th September 1997. During his ministry years he wrote songs for many artists, while maintaining his own recording career. He lived among the Navajo in the desert southwest, an American Mother Teresa. Living in poverty when he could have basked in financial riches, Mullins demonstrated what it means to be a follower of Jesus.
I guarantee that we will be challenged by Mullins and the life he lived. Welcome aboard as we get to know this Ragamuffin!
Pro Deo,
Nick Gerlich
LifeGroup leader
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