On Monday as I washed dishes at Pizza Factory I talked with a co-worker about the family reunion he was supposed to go to with his girlfriend. He wasn't looking forward to it. I asked if I could share something from the Bible that might help him. He said yes (begrudgingly). I asked if he loved his girlfriend. Again, he said yes (and meant that one!) So I told him how a guy named Paul wrote a paragraph or two about love in the Bible and how that definition of love really s

What is our goal for a 1st-time guest? Whether its your friend, family member, coworker, or someone who finally decided to give God a chance there's a lot of potential (for good or bad) in that first visit. What do we hope they do? Maybe they'll repent and turn to Jesus that first Sunday! Maybe they'll sign-up to serve and begin giving their life alongside of us! Maybe they'll... just come back the next week. Jesus (usually) changed hearts and lives over time. Our