"learning to receive God's free, no-strings-attached offer and then graciously living a life to extend blessing to others without charge and without expectation is different. When we become comfortable with unconditional love, I think we will find that it does witness correctly to who God is. And it's a power that naturally draws people in."
This quote caused me to think about my mother-in-law who one time said to me, "I could just feel the love in church this morning, couldn't you?" I had to admit I had sensed it too--a love of people for each other, living out the way of Jesus and welcoming people to be part. It is a powerful and life changing thing to encounter.
Today is July 1. Some of us are moving, some of us are getting a new pastor, some of us are returning and being welcomed back. Regardless of where we are and where we worship I think we are all looking to experience and share God's unconditional love found in Jesus.
How have you or your church done this lately? How has someone done this for you?
Rev. Nicole
Photo: SMUMC youth on mission trip--they return tomorrow!
