Our Values

What values do you live by?

Last week we started a brand new sermon series at CLC. We are taking a look at the core values of our church. It is fascinating to think about the kind of community that we are, and it is really important to understand how the Holy Spirit is working among us. This week we will take a look at what it means to be a people of worship, growth, and learning. 

What are the values that are guiding your life? 

We all have principles that lead us, but we do not always take time to name them. If we aren’t careful, I think it is very possible for us to find things like anger, fear, and animosity at the center of our lives.

A week ago my wife was checking the school calendar for our child in 1st grade. She discovered he did not have school the following Thursday and Friday for Veteran’s Day. At first this sent us scrambling to figure out day care, but we realized that we had plenty of remaining vacation time. It was time for a trip! We decided to go to Prescott, Arizona to visit my wife’s sister, and to see a new part of the country. The trip was unexpected, and it is always crazy going camping with the family. However, I find the time allows me to connect with my family on a deeper level. We probably looked rather chaotic as we struggled to make the long drive and camp in the cold nights, but we enjoyed every moment. We were reminded of the love that binds everything together. We also stopped by the Veteran’s Day parade in Prescott, and I was reminded of all the family members and people in my life who have served. I have so much to be grateful for, and I love keeping these things at my core.

This week I hope you can find ways to let love guide you. As we worship and grow together, I hope we can all experience God’s grace in our lives.

Blessings,

Brian