Connections

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I went to a church last Sunday where I felt welcomed. That's a big deal because, you know, I've got my baggage and all. It was relaxed. The band was good. The people were friendly. And, maybe the best part? The coffee was awesome! kidding. . .kidding. . .

The real best part was that it's now Friday morning and I'm still thinking about the sermon. In a nutshell, it was this:

Imagine a wagon wheel. The outside, larger circle is the world. The inside, smaller circle is God. We are the spokes, radiating out. Notice that the closer the spoke gets to God, the closer we become to one another. The closer the spoke gets to the world, the more isolated and alone we become.

Of course, I didn't do the sermon justice. But being a visual person I found the illustration of connection fascinating. . .bordering on obsessive. . . I saw the damn thing everywhere I went. So, of course, I started taking pictures. And, of course, that got me thinking. . .

What if the actual connecting points to God are just as easy to find, if only we are paying attention?

Guess I'll have to go back to church on Sunday and see if that's where this sermon series is headed.

If not, at least I know there will be good coffee. . .