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The Yearning for Fellowship
I have found myself reflecting on Philippians 1:3-11 in a different way than I had before given the circumstances we are all currently in. Yes, none of us are in prison for sharing the gospel, so I don’t want to sound overdramatic. However, life during COVID-19 feels a bit like house arrest. Thus, this forced and necessary separation has caused me to resonate with Paul’s sentiment even more over his beloved church family. Here are a few of my observations and takeaways.
Shepherding our Children in Times of Trouble
In light of recent events, our kids are cranky, they are scared, they are driving us crazy, they have too much time on their hands, and the weather is not cooperating, which really adds to the craziness of everything around us. Our kids have had a lot more time to think and process in recent days. Some of the things they are saying are deep and seem to come out of nowhere. It’s times like these that we as parents need to dig in and really evaluate what it looks like to shepherd our children.
Why Hope is Better Than Luck
Outside of keeping up with the laundry, I have many things I hope for. Some I’ve seen realized. Some I’m still waiting on. Some seem like a dream forever deferred. But with all of my planning, dreaming, and hoping, it’s in times when all seems lost that I remember where my hope comes from.
While luck is based on chance, hope is based on a person.
While the world searches for an elusive rainbow, looking for a shiny treasure, we worship the Creator of rainbows, the true Treasure, the One who reigns from a throne bathed in majestic ribbons of light.
Talking to Others About Jesus
Talking to people is easy. Talking to people about Jesus—not so much. At least this is the experience many Christians have when it comes to sharing their faith with others. I know from personal experience that sharing the gospel is not easy. Think of all the obstacles…