They went up on the roof and lowered him on his mat through the tiles . . . right in front of Jesus.
\n \u2014 Luke 5:19<\/p>\n
Have you ever lost your house key? I am so thankful that our house has a keypad entry so that all I have to remember is a code.\u00a0On that note, have you ever lost your way about how to connect to the church?\u00a0A woman sat in a pew, wishing for more. She had been part of a church for most of her life, but she was searching for a fresh place of worship, where she could use her gifts and abilities. She also lived with some doubts and pain from past experiences.\u00a0She came to our church one day and found God\u2019s freedom to forgive. Now she often helps with washing dishes after a church dinner. She\u2019ll soon find other ways to serve too.\u00a0A church may close its doors and leave some of its members looking for a new door to walk through. Our church happens to be on a street where some of those people walk by. They can walk through the door and engage in conversation. They can also wash dishes and study the Bible with others. In the presence of Jesus they can find new friends.\u00a0Two adults and four small children came in, trying to put life back together. Finding a place to be accepted is important. We welcomed them, and now they bring coffee and make desserts with their kids to share with everyone.\u00a0Is there an access point that you can use to help bring someone to Jesus?<\/p>\n
Lord, help us to see different ways of opening doors for others. Give us courage and strength to try and to succeed so that people can meet you. Amen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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