The Church of the Past

The Church of the Past..

This week, we read in the letter to Philippians about Paul’s faith story.  What he once believed no longer holds him back. His encounter with Christ has him looking forward to eternal life in heaven.  How about you?  What in your past holds you back? What in your past church life holds you back from truly encountering new life here in Christ?  How do we move from the cross into a life of hope?

As Christ himself reminds us, he is our rock, our cornerstone. Jesus is the foundation for our faith and the foundation for our lives. Even as we turn from Jesus, even as we reject Jesus, he returns to us with love and forgiveness. This is the grace of God, the love of God coming into our world and into our lives. To our joy we discover the open arms of Jesus on the cross, bringing life into this world even where there is death; bringing hope where there is despair; and bringing resurrection to all creation.

God is good all the time.

Please join us – in person or online on our Facebook page, Twitter account (spartapastor) or website (www.sothnj.org).  You are all beloved (and forgiven) people of God.

Peace and blessings,
Pastor Tina +