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When you place your faith in God, He has given you a purpose and that is to serve Him and glorify His name!

Want to learn more on how you can serve God? Join us this weekend as we talk about why we volunteer for the Lord. Worship with us at 5pm on Saturday or 9am, 12nn, and 3pm on Sunday. You can also livestream starting 9am on Sunday here: https://youtube.com/live/WhJ19pPB7N4

So true...💕🌷

Every time I visit the ocean, I think of my former pastor, who used to say that being in relationship with God is like standing on the beach where there is both the safety of the shore and the unpredictability of the ocean. He explained that some of us are sitting on the shore, some of us have a toe dipped in the surf, and others of us are treading water where it’s too deep to touch bottom. But as believers, all of us are making our way with God, no matter where we sit, stand, or swim. He said this in response to Christians who lean toward judging the apparent strength or weakness of others’ relationship with God, based on the way they practice their faith. It’s not our place to determine how “spiritual” someone else is, according to what we consider progress.

I love this imagery because it allows for freedom of movement in all directions. Our relationship with God over a lifetime isn’t static, nor will it move in a straight line or a single direction. Deep waters can feel perilous in seasons of hardship or suffering, but God does not leave us alone there. At times, we may need a friend, a spiritual practice, or a lifeline of some sort to help guide us, breathless and waterlogged, back to shore. We have freedom to move as needed to regain our equilibrium and catch our breath, and we can enter the water again when we feel energized and it seems safe to do so. There’s no condemnation for wherever we are in that process.

Adapted from “When I Couldn’t Tread Water Anymore,” by Kimberly Coyle

Dear brothers and sisters, let's unite in prayer for Taiwan as they recover from the recent magnitude 7.5 earthquake, the strongest in 25 years. May our prayers go to all affected, their families, and the nation. We also pray for safety and strength to our missionary partners and the CCF community in Taiwan.

Remember, our prayers can reach where we cannot, offering comfort and hope. May God grant resilience to those involved in relief efforts. Let's stand together in prayer for Taiwan's safety and restoration. 🙏🇹🇼