I’ve just returned from a long trip to Los Angeles and Santa Barbara for school and feel I learned a great deal during this time. I’m noticing a nice kind of fearlessness develop inside me where I am starting to see challenges as new incoming information rather than threats to be avoided. I’m mentioning it because I think it could help you to also see your life challenges as opportunities for growth, even when they seem very painful. Pain isn’t as bad as we generally think it is. It is where growth happens.

I hope you enjoy this week’s sermon. Your feedback and comments are always appreciated.