Where do we put our focus in a mixed up, shook-up, up for grabs kind of world? How do we nurture right relationships with God, others, self, and this creation we find ourselves in?

Most of us are very adept at tuning in to our televisions, computers and smart phones for information, stimulus and entertainment - but have we been tuning in to the interior level of the life of the spirit?

We are engaged in a winter sermon series: “Journey Inward…Journey Outward…Spiritual Formation and Ethical Action” as we sense the interplay and balance of the inner and outer realities of our living. Such a time provides an intentional opportunity to consider:

- pondering priorities

- igniting imagination

- relaxing reflection

- deepening devotion

- practicing prayer

- offering outreach

- living lovingly

- restoring relationships

- journeying for justice

- and glorifying God!

Could it be that what we tune in to is tied to what we are becoming? What we fill our lives with is largely up to us.

Tuning in to and being tied to God is a good thing as we seek to be faithful and integrated in our life with God, self, neighbor and creation.

May ours be faith-filled focusing for today and forever!

Blessings for the journey (both inward and outward)!

Rev. Dr. David D. Young
Senior Minister