Message by newly ordained Elder George Howard.

It is my belief that we have filtered Jesus.  A filter is used to transform an image to make it brighter, smoother, to modify so that it is more appealing to those viewing it.  I believe that we have used a theological and cultural filter to transform our image of Jesus, to make him smoother, easier to manage, more palatable for our lives.  Jesus doesn't need a filter.  Not only does Jesus not need a filter but the world needs an unfiltered Jesus.  It is my belief that if could only begin to see Jesus for who He really is then we would understand that He is more than enough.  It is because we have filtered Jesus that when we look at our lives and this world we think that Jesus can; save our souls but can’t heal our communities.

It is my belief that we have filtered Jesus.  A filter is used to transform an image to make it brighter, smoother, to modify so that it is more appealing to those viewing it.  I believe that we have used a theological and cultural filter to transform our image of Jesus, to make him smoother, easier to manage, more palatable for our lives.  Jesus doesn't need a filter.  Not only does Jesus not need a filter but the world needs an unfiltered Jesus.  It is my belief that if could only begin to see Jesus for who He really is then we would understand that He is more than enough.  It is because we have filtered Jesus that when we look at our lives and this world we think that Jesus can; save our souls but can’t heal our communities.

It is my belief that we have filtered Jesus.  A filter is used to transform an image to make it brighter, smoother, to modify so that it is more appealing to those viewing it.  I believe that we have used a theological and cultural filter to transform our image of Jesus, to make him smoother, easier to manage, more palatable for our lives.  Jesus doesn't need a filter.  Not only does Jesus not need a filter but the world needs an unfiltered Jesus.  It is my belief that if could only begin to see Jesus for who He really is then we would understand that He is more than enough.  It is because we have filtered Jesus that when we look at our lives and this world we think that Jesus can; save our souls but can’t heal our communities.

It is my belief that we have filtered Jesus.  A filter is used to transform an image to make it brighter, smoother, to modify so that it is more appealing to those viewing it.  I believe that we have used a theological and cultural filter to transform our image of Jesus, to make him smoother, easier to manage, more palatable for our lives.  Jesus doesn't need a filter.  Not only does Jesus not need a filter but the world needs an unfiltered Jesus.  It is my belief that if could only begin to see Jesus for who He really is then we would understand that He is more than enough.  It is because we have filtered Jesus that when we look at our lives and this world we think that Jesus can; save our souls but can’t heal our communities.

We obsess over discovering and being the will of God.  Over making the right decisions, is this person the one, is this the right job, how do I know what I should do.  Many people, perhaps someone listening today have found themselves paralyzed because you don't want to make the wrong decision.  We want success, we want prosperity, we want the right mate, we want our children to do well and be taken care of and there is nothing wrong with any of that.  Here's the issue however, we feel like our entire life's destiny lies in every decision we make.  Or, that we if we make the wrong decision, we will fall out of God's will.  The larger issue is that we misinterpret what the Will of God is.

We obsess over discovering and being the will of God.  Over making the right decisions, is this person the one, is this the right job, how do I know what I should do.  We feel like our entire life's destiny lies in every decision we make.  Or, that we if we make the wrong decision, we will fall out of God's will.  The larger issue is that we misinterpret what the Will of God is.

We obsess over discovering and being the will of God.  Over making the right decisions, is this person the one, is this the right job, how do I know what I should do.  We feel like our entire life's destiny lies in every decision we make.  Or, that we if we make the wrong decision, we will fall out of God's will.  The larger issue is that we misinterpret what the Will of God is.

We obsess over discovering and being the will of God.  Over making the right decisions, is this person the one, is this the right job, how do I know what I should do.  We feel like our entire life's destiny lies in every decision we make.  Or, that we if we make the wrong decision, we will fall out of God's will.  The larger issue is that we misinterpret what the Will of God is.

We are in a series entitled, "A New Horizon: God's Directions for Life's Transitions," as we are experiencing quite a bit of transition our lives and world right now.