Transitions.............a change of pace, a chance of scenery, but mostly an adjustment of what we thought was "normal" in our lives

Rev. Lara preached this morning on TRANSITIONS....it's not the beginning or the end, but it's the middle that seems to disrupt our lives and cause chaos. Transition is not necessarily a change, but rather an evolution - progress - growing towards the new opportunity before us.

How do you handle transitions in your life?

Genesis 18: 1-15 is about Abraham and Sarah and their response to the guests of honor in their home (it was actually a tent!) To understand the scripture, you have to remember that Abraham and Sarah were both late in age, about 90 years old, when one guest of honor (Jesus) said they would be the parents of great nations - Sarah would be pregnant soon. I don't know about you, but a 90-year-old pregnant lady is pretty weird.

Do you offer to God your best or least quality?

The best part of the story, though, is Abraham's incredible reaction to the visitors: he was ready to receive the guests' message by offering himself to the experience and he provided the best hospitality through his quality gifts and service.

I challenge all of you to consider your priorities when it comes to serving God and to consider the quality of 'product' that you offer to Him. Do you serve your "guest of honor" filet mignon or a hamburger?

I also challenge you to pray that God will use your talents and gifts to serve others and that you will seize that opportunity. It's important that when you hear or feel that 'knocking' in your heart, open yourself up to God for his blessing.