‘That you might have life ...

‘That you might have life ...

by Ian Mascarenhas

   Jesus came that we might get reconnected with the kingdom of God, our faith family (John 10: 10), abundantly.  We are blessed that our God considers us worth recovering, worthy of reconciling.

   We were given this gift, freely; and it is life, eternal life.  It is not a handout, but rather a hand-up.  It is something beyond anything we could do for ourselves.

   Max Lucado wrote, “Jesus considered your place in heaven more important than his.  So he gave up his so you could have yours.”

   Jesus’ offering/sacrifice is so precious and valuable, beyond anything we could comprehend.  Yet it is not forced upon us, but requires our openness, acceptance and availability. 

-- from April 2015 OMC's Youth Ministry newsletter -- Up-Words

Who Am I?

Confirmation Retreat (March 2015)

As I traveled my journey in faith

   A thought crossed my mind:  “I can’t relate.”

“Stay connected,” Jesus says, “Come walk with Me.”

  We are asked quite simply, “Can you quietly be?”

I continue my “Who Am I?” search.

Building connections are steps on the path.

  Strengthening our community with bonds that last.

“Love one another,” is the message/mission we share.

  Through our words and actions others become aware.

From “I” to “us and we” — our holy destiny.