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4 months ago we never would have imagined God would call us right back to where we were. It still is crazy to us, but we are so thankful for what He did in us these past few months through FBC Millington. The relationships that were built, messages taught, encouragement given, and not to mention how it strengthened our marriage. I am so thankful to have been on this journey with D. Never have I loved or respected him more. What a sweet 4 months its been.

Everything God has been doing in us we feel led up to this past Sunday. The beginning of a new chapter: associate pastor. To walk in and smell the familiar smells, see the familiar rooms, hug the familiar faces... and there was such sweet peace.
 
He preached a hard message on unity. Boy did it step on toes... mine. Such a timley message that we all need to hear and practice. My notes do not even do it justice!

Phil. 2:1-11- Unity

How can we be light in a dark world when we can't even get along with fellow believers?

We must:
 *Recognize the motive for unity (Jesus' love)- vs. 1-2- (My translation of these verses say  "if" you have encouragement, comfort from love, etc. In the Greek, the work "if" is translated as "since.)
-since we have encouragement in Christ
-since we have comfort from love
-since we have fellowship
-since we have compassion/mercy

We have these things because of Christ and his great love for us. We have no excuse.

We must:
*Practice the method of unity vs. 2-4
- like minded- Christ focused Col. 3:2
-humble ourselves

We must:
*Follow the Model of unity vs. 5-11
-Jesus is our ultimate example (humility, sacrifice)

Even in a disagreement our response should not be about us but all about Jesus and how he can be glorified. Who cares what color the carpet is, or who is chair of that committee... though these things are important and necessary decisions.... in reality they're aren't worth causing division over. We must get over the It's all about me mentality and take on It's all about Jesus. If we do so, it will change our marriages, families, churches, and communities for the better.

It was a sweet, sweet Sunday and boy did it feel good to be home again.