In Luke’s Gospel Jesus descends to a level place (Luke 6:17) to deliver some of his most important teachings about living as his followers.  Jesus proclaims with boldness the nature of the Kingdom of God.  His instructions to us are radical and uncompromising. They are intended to transform the world.  It is a calling to live out God’s love with boldness and courage.

During this series a called General Conference of the United Methodist Church will be held in St. Louis, MO (more info).  Delegates from around the world will gather to determine what kind of church we will be going forward especially as it relates to issues of human sexuality and our witness as the followers of Christ.  We will gather in faith, not fear, to pray, listen, remember and worship that God is greater than anything that could divide us.  Whatever the result we will pledge to live into God’s future design with boldness.