Everyone agrees the world is dark.  Is it getting darker?  Maybe.  But does it matter?  As long as any darkness still exists, we have a reason to bring the light of the world into it.

The light reveals what is true and real in us as we live with integrity and goodness. A call to discipleship.

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is God speaking light into our darkness, like the dawn of a new day. After the darkest dark (crucifixion), the lightest light broke forth (resurrection), ushering in a new day and a new way to experience life. Jesus brought God’s light close for us all to see and experience.

Jesus has a will. He has an opinion and an agenda for you and for Bend and for America. But it seems it’s possible to read the words in the Bible every single day and still not have a heart to let the seed sink deep and become the flourishing WILL of God in our lives.

Whether you are seeking for spiritual truth or just come upon it, once you discover the way of Jesus you are willing to joyfully give all you have to possess the life and kingdom offered by Jesus. Our most profound example of the joy set before us and the character of God is seen in the willingness of Jesus to give all so we could uncover kingdom life.

The way of Jesus is entirely different than the way of America.  It’s not quick, cheap or easy, but eventually, it takes over everything.