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Finding Faith in the Spaces Between
Finding Faith in the Spaces Between
Scripture Readings: Acts 1:6-14 | John 17:1-11
What do we do when life leaves us stranded in the "unfinished, messy middle"?
In this Sunday's sermon, we explore the story of the Ascension—not as a spectacular religious magic trick that takes Jesus away, but as a profound shift in how we experience His presence. All too often, we treat the Ascension as a story about looking up and escaping the world. But the true miracle of the text occurs when the messengers interrupt the disciples' upward gaze and send them right back down to earth.
Whether you are navigating the space between a diagnosis and a treatment plan, the space between graduation and the next chapter, or the economic space between a paycheck and the bills, this message is a gentle, honest reminder that absence is not abandonment.
Join us as we discuss:
Why the church can't afford to get stuck staring at the sky.
How "Christian waiting" is never passive resignation, but active, hopeful readiness with our sleeves rolled up.
Finding the courage to simply show up and lean on community when your own faith feels fragile.
The space between is not empty. Come back down to earth, back to the table, and back to the work of love—because the Spirit is stirring right here in the middle of our real lives.
Reflect & Connect
Take the time this week to reflect on what it means to actively love our neighbors who live in the challenging spaces between hard work and sustainable wages. We encourage you to pray, read, and reflect on how we can seek the good of all people in our public life.
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who might need a word of encouragement in their own "in-between" season.
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By Rev. David Wheeler
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Finding Faith in the Spaces Between
Scripture Readings: Acts 1:6-14 | John 17:1-11
What do we do when life leaves us stranded in the "unfinished, messy middle"?
In this Sunday's sermon, we explore the story of the Ascension—not as a spectacular religious magic trick that takes Jesus away, but as a profound shift in how we experience His presence. All too often, we treat the Ascension as a story about looking up and escaping the world. But the true miracle of the text occurs when the messengers interrupt the disciples' upward gaze and send them right back down to earth.
Whether you are navigating the space between a diagnosis and a treatment plan, the space between graduation and the next chapter, or the economic space between a paycheck and the bills, this message is a gentle, honest reminder that absence is not abandonment.
Join us as we discuss:
Why the church can't afford to get stuck staring at the sky.
How "Christian waiting" is never passive resignation, but active, hopeful readiness with our sleeves rolled up.
Finding the courage to simply show up and lean on community when your own faith feels fragile.
The space between is not empty. Come back down to earth, back to the table, and back to the work of love—because the Spirit is stirring right here in the middle of our real lives.
Reflect & Connect
Take the time this week to reflect on what it means to actively love our neighbors who live in the challenging spaces between hard work and sustainable wages. We encourage you to pray, read, and reflect on how we can seek the good of all people in our public life.
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who might need a word of encouragement in their own "in-between" season.