What is the Greatest Day of Your Life?

“The human body has many parts, but the many parts make up one whole body. So it is with the body of Christ. Some of us are Jews, some are Gentiles, some are slaves, and some are free. But we have all been baptized into one body by one Spirit, and we all share the same Spirit.” 1 Corinthians 12:12-13

There is nothing more exciting than a great team that appreciates its different gifts and welds them together into a greater “whole” than the parts would be. The Super Bowl is always an example of a team sport. But it’s nothing compared to a church that loves the old and young, the rich and poor, brown and white, democrats and republicans. It is for this reason that I love the books of Corinthians. I never get enough of them. The Apostle Paul tries to bring unity to a divided and underachieving church by teaching the importance of discovering and engaging your gifts- - - and appreciating those with different gifts who might feel like they were born on another planet. But together - when working with Christ at the head - watch out world!

1 Corinthians 12 is the primary chapter in all of Scripture for discovering and engaging your giftedness. When people don't discover and engage their giftedness they tend to fall into discouragement, sin, division, and isolation. Your sense of security and excitement for life all depend on not only discovering your gift, but knowing how to use it in a church. You will be blessed financially, relationally and every other way when that happens- - - and you will be a
blessing! I am kicking off a new series entitled “Christianity after Religion”. Christianity doesn't work when it’s just a show on Sunday. That might feel like “religion”, but it’s so much more. It’s
becoming fully alive every day of your life!

Let me ask you, what is the greatest day of your life? Now let me tell you- - - Today! If you find and engage your divine giftedness the greatest adventure of your life awaits you. I have asked my dad, Dr. Dale White, to begin the series this Sunday. It’s his 80th birthday. He has given 59 years in active ministry and I want our church to be able to celebrate that. I was thinking- - - what could be the best gift I could give my dad on his 80th birthday? And I immediately knew the answer- - - ask him to preach! It will be a gift to all of us as well and maybe a moment that we will all never forget. Don't miss the weekend - February 11th & 12th - as we witness a church that loves and is loved- - - a church that celebrates our differences and is blessed because of it! Remember- - - the 12th chapter of 1 Corinthians is followed by the 13 chapter “The Love Chapter”. Do you want to heighten your love and joy of life? Then discover not only your gift and the gifts of those around you, but let Jesus be at the center and lead us in this adventure in love.

Remember- - - what is the greatest day of your life?

Your friend for the rest of my life,
Pastor Tim
White