This week we were able to share a meal with some new comers. It was a good time, followed by a joyful time of joy telling.

Sometimes its good to just tell or listen to a story. This past week we had a great time of sharing bits of our stories. We shared what God has done or what God is doing or just what is hard in our life.

In the Old Testament, after God ransomed the Israelites out of slavery He continued to tell them to tell their stories to the next generation, and to not for get the works of the LORD. He went so far as to give tell them to have week long parties, celebrations, and feasts(I guess those are all the same thing...) to help them remember the way God had moved in their lives.

Often times in our culture its hard to slow down and just remember, and share. Sometimes the best possible thing we can do is remember and share, for some reason it encourages us and encourages those listening. I think a reason for that might be because my story isn't just mine, your story doesn't stop with you. But my story is your story, all the good and all the bad, and your story is my story all the beauty and all the pain. We have been talking about "the story" of God and asking how we fit into this story, because it isn't over yet. I think it is so important that we don't forget our story is apart of Gods story. Some would say that with our lives we are continuing to write the book of Acts. The acts of the apostles are now our privilege to walk out in. We inherited their stories and the next generation will inherit ours. How awesome is that!

As the weeks and months continue lets continue to remember and share. Not forgetting where we came from and not losing site of where we are going. Reminding each other that we are part of a grand story of redemption and beauty.

Well com padres' until next,

Grace and Peace,

Chris