N.T. Wright - "Whenever God does something new, he involves people — often unlikely people, frequently surprised and alarmed people. He asks them to trust him in a new way, to put aside their natural reactions, to listen humbly for a fresh word and to act on it without knowing exactly how it's going to work out. That's what he's asking all of us to do this Lent." .....and I believe that is what he is doing among us right now as we begin walking with each other, new staff, and clients to worship on boats.
Thank you for this reflection, Steve! This makes me thing of Lent and Advent. Lent - a season of renewal and repentance - new and old staff stepping out in new roles and faithfully trusting God, as you said, "Without knowing exactly how it's going to work out. "Advent - a season of waiting. I always feel like a (good) storm is brewing during these few months before the summer. Preparations are being made, ideas are brewing, leaders are being trained...all in preparation for a birth this summer in full houseboat glory style! Thanks Steve!
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