A smile isn't the same as a welcome. In this second Living the Vision message, we are challenged to move past comfort, control, and fear to offer the kind of welcome Christ gave us—one that makes space for real belonging.

I'm Michael Bynum, pastor, coach, writer, entrepreneur, and fellow traveler. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube @MWBynum.

You can explore more reflections, devotionals, and resources on my Substack page at hearingbeyondthenoise.com, or join me—or one of our awesome worship leaders—in person on Sunday morning. Worship times are listed on our church website at LHUMC.org.

Keywords:

Living the Vision, Romans 15:7, Welcome all, Christian community, Belonging, Church hospitality, Radical welcome, Grace and unity, Discipleship, Following Jesus, Church growth, Inclusion in the church, Faith in action, Christian living, United Methodist