We start our study of the book of Jonah. Chapter one begins with the call of God on the prophet Jonah to reach out to people that are far from Him. This week we discuss how God is calling us too.  God calls us to reach those far from Him because lost people matter to God.

Having considered that God’s ways are “higher than our ways and his thoughts higher than our thoughts” (Isaiah 55:8) and having concluded that I don’t want my way I want the Highway -- -- How should I respond to the Highway (God’s way) and what can I expect his responses to be?  Pastor John shares the importance of TRUST (Proverbs 3:5 & 6) as God responds with

GO, WAIT, and NO!

Are you struggling with so many of your plans not coming to pass?  Do you get frustrated trying to understand what God’s plans are for you?  Are you puzzled by trouble in your life? I’m excited to share what God has been working in me regarding seeking His will over my own will!  Could it be his ways really are higher than our ways and that Each of us is left with “My way or the highway?”  

-John Maguire 

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God’s authentic love for us can transform the way we love others.  It is difficult to engage in community when our natural response is the opposite of what God calls us to.  Listen in, as we discuss how God calls us to love each other in community.