All Things New

“Wait, aren’t you a doctor?” This is the question I am asked when I run into someone I grew up with but have not seen in years, which happens with some regularity as I am essentially a life-long Houstonian. That question inevitably provokes a voice inside my head that asks me again, “What if I should have been a doctor? What if I missed my calling?”

A desire to belong is foundational to the human experience. This need should not surprise us, as our Creator exists in the community of the Trinity, and we have been created in God’s image. The challenge, of course, lies in discovering the process we must undertake to find, develop, and rest in healthy, life-giving community. Fortunately, that process is not onerous, and the path is not hidden.

We moved from the Chicago Suburbs to Houston two and a half years ago. The hardest part of our decision to move, was leaving a community that literally took 15 years for us to build.

Building meaningful, enjoyable, and trustworthy relationships is not easy. There are so many things that make it hard. Starting off, there is the question you might find yourself asking when you meet a new person: “Will be able to connect? Can I be authentic with this person? Is this person someone I can laugh with and also be able to connect with on a deeper level?”

After all we’ve been through and continue to endure, what do we really need? Is there some spiritual remedy that might breed resiliency in us and refresh our souls? I wonder if it isn’t a breathtaking vision of where everything is ultimately headed? This Sunday, we begin a new series called All Things New!