Bipolar

Springtime on the front range is bipolar.  Today it is 70 degrees and sunny, but Sunday it is supposed to snow.  One day is warm, the next is frigid and windy.  The grass is starting to become green and the people are emerging from their hibernation to run, play in the park and care for their lawns.  But then winter reminds us that it still has a grip on the area with seasonal snow storms and the impressive sights of the ski resorts with massive amounts of snow still on the ground.

Planting the Gospel is bipolar as well.  There are days when there are frantically good things that happen…like the day of our monthly house parties or the days following when we take time to follow up with our neighbors, or when a new partnership is developed or a mission team is on the ground.  There are days of discouragement and frustration, too…. like the times when I would fill out multiple applications for a job, only to never hear back about the positions (praise God for opening a position at Albertsons in the coffee bar), or days when people are not receptive to you when you talk with them.  All in all, the journey has more ups than downs and we look forward to seeing what God is going to do in us and through us here in Lowry.

Spring Fever

Though there is a chance of snow on Saturday, spring has come to Colorado. Spring brings new life out of a seasonally dark time of year. That is our desire, spiritually, for Colorado and,more specifically, Lowry.

This spiritually dark place needs new life. And this renewal can only come through Christ in us. Matt. 5:16 tells us to allow the light of Christ to shine through us so that men will turn to God.

Where is the place you are bringing the light? How bright does Christ shine through you? Does your life point others to worship God?

The Message shares Matthew 5:14-16 like this, “”Here’s another way to put it: You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We’re going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don’t think I’m going to hide you under a bucket, do you? I’m putting you on a light stand. Now that I’ve put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand—shine! Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you’ll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven.”