There is a new normal. We didn’t see it coming and we don’t know what the future looks like. So what do we hang onto? True faith. Community. Each other. All the way back in the book of Philippians, even Paul knew something about a new normal. He knew we are designed to be in community. He taught that our reliance upon Jesus drives us toward each other to share in both the joys and pains of life. It’s not easy. At times it can be messy. Yet if we keep our eyes focused on Jesus, we don’t have to shy away from difficulty. In fact, we are drawn to a depth and growth that can only be found when we are united in Christ and pursuing him together.

In these confusing days, while we’re together at home, let’s remember that Jesus’ death and resurrection reminds us that in the middle of uncertainty, we are not alone. Let’s celebrate that God Himself created us for community.

The world is full of noise. We are bombarded with messages from many different sources, and the ones we naturally tune in to aren't always positive. God’s word sends us messages of purpose, love, and grace - but do we really listen? This Lenten season, we’ll look into the book of Ephesians and explore how to engage in the practices that help us tune out the messages that defeat and tune in to the messages of truth that transform us into people who live out God’s great love.