Yates Baptist Church Christopher Ingram

The God who calls you "Beloved" from the beginning, calls you to be a friend through Christ.

Paul’s words in 1 Thessalonians urge us to rejoice, pray, and give thanks always, while living in the fullness of God's triune life and love. To trust God is to set down our lives and embrace a life of complete commitment to God’s transformative power.

Sonshine Sunday is a wonderful day to celebrate the unique, unconditional love in the Sonshine Class, urging us to embrace God's Pentecost dream of valuing every voice beyond success or failure. Imagine how our church could transform if we celebrated every voice with the same love. What would it look like to live out the Spirit's inclusive and equitable vision?

Mother's Day is a wonderful time to ask: "How we can cultivate relationships rooted in love and support beyond traditional constraints, fostering a culture of genuine connection and care?"

Discovering fulfillment means moving beyond society's emphasis on achievement and control, instead finding meaning in love, service, and trust in God amidst life's uncertainties. How could reevaluating our perceived control lead us to a deeper faith and a clearer sense of purpose?

Affection, benevolence, and community are essential for our relationships and cherished by God. They encompass the profound bonds, growth in kindness, and interconnectedness beyond individualism that help us live with love defined by deep connection, care, and generosity.