This series title actually comes from a piece of Hebrew poetry…

Song of Solomon 2:15

15 Catch all the foxes, those little foxes, before they ruin the vineyard of love, for the grapevines are blossoming! (03)

The whole book of Song of Solomon is an allegory about life and love. In this part of the poem, we’re told there’s something that can ruin

both. But it’s not necessarily what we would expect.

If your life isn’t going the way you want it to and you’re not sure why,

it could be that you’re looking for a big thing when it’s really a small thing or a series of small things that’s actually holding you back.

This series is all about listening or lack there of when it comes to listening.

So how do we change? How do we get better at listening? For the sake of our relationships with our loved ones.

This series focuses on the poor job we do at listening to others and what steps we can take to be better and do better for the people we love and care about. To better our relationships.

So the main question is... how do we change? How do we get better at listening?

When was the last time you really listened to someone--without thinking about what to say next, or glancing at your phone, or interrupting to offer your opinion?

But why would you?

You see we’re taught to speak up, speak out, use our voice, say what we think, share from the heart. And we do. What we don’t do is listen. And to be fair...no one is listening to us either.

But does what anyone have to say matter if no one is listening to anyone but themselves?

When was the last time you really listened to someone--without thinking about what to say next, or glancing at your phone, or interrupting to offer your opinion? But why would you?

You see we’re taught to speak up, speak out, use our voice, say what we think, share from the heart. And we do. What we don’t do is listen. And to be fair...no one is listening to us either.

Here's the big question....Does what anyone have to say matter if no one is listening to anyone but themselves?

We’ve been talking about Jesus coming into this world in the midst of all the craziness back then to teach us that there was a better way of doing it. Of living here on earth. That He came to bring us this incredible gift called GRACE.

A GRACE that empowers us to overcome the HURTS, PAINS & DISAPPOINTMENTS of life.

A GRACE that Empowers Us to Overcome Our Pride.

A GRACE that Empowers Us to Overcome Our Past.

A GRACE that Empowers Us to Overcome Our Fears.

I think we can all agree that even though there’s been progress in our world...here in the US, in CA, in the LA county...meaning that the world we live in is not exactly running like of spring of 2020... but somehow there still confusion, chaos, misunderstandings and tension all around us and all of that can be somewhat overwhelming to say the least.

And Jesus came into this world in the midst of it all to teach us that there was a better way of doing it. Of living here on earth. He came to bring back something that was lost….GRACE.

With all the Covid lockdowns, political mayhem, racial tension, economic implosion, cancel culture... things can seem a bit out of whack… maybe even confusing and overwhelming at times.

We’re living in a land overrun by angry opinions & divisive declarations. This can’t be God’s hope for humanity. Jesus entered into the chaos of his day to demonstrate a better way to be in & see the world. He invited his followers to help him bring Heaven to Earth; To restore something lost in a Garden long ago: GRACE.

With Covid lockdowns, political mayhem, racial tension, economic implosion, cancel culture.

We’re living in a land overrun by angry opinions & divisive declarations. This can’t be God’s hope for humanity. Jesus entered into the chaos of his day to demonstrate a better way to be in & see the world. He invited his followers to help him bring Heaven to Earth; To restore something lost in a Garden long ago: GRACE.

As Christians, Easter Sunday is all about celebrating the resurrection of our Savior Jesus who rose from the dead 3 days after he was nailed to the cross, died and was buried in a tomb.

And because of this incredible miracle, we get to experience his love, hope, joy, mercy and grace. A grace that empowers us to overcome the HURTS, PAINS & DISAPPOINTMENTS of life.