We speak of throwing up personal walls to prevent being drawn into views or perspectives that might breach our personal space or challenge our emotions. We speak of building fences so that neighbors do not encroach on our privacy. We create gates so that our neighborhood is safe from the intrusion of outsiders. This week we learn from Jonah how to tear down the walls that divide us.

Like the Israelites who commemorated God's goodness by stacking stones, always stop to commemorate the times God has been good to you. Never forget to stack some stones.

Change is inevitable in life but no matter what changes we may face, we can trust that God is always with us.

When we are gripped with fear, God grabs our attention with good news.

For Joy!'s vision for the future to become reality we need Jesus' help in the present to see people the way He does.