Dear Grace City family and friends, The one word that best describes 2018 for me is the word transition. God faithfully led us through some major changes this year, and I’m so grateful for all the ways you’ve embraced unity, curiosity, and sacrifice through the midst of this season of change. Some have characterized this year as taking a little step backward so we can make a giant leap forward next year. And maybe that’s true. I like to think of it as taking the time to lay a solid foundation before we go vertical. Or, to use the Boot...
Text: Psalm 96 | Listen to Message The Psalter has a collection of songs known as “the Royal Psalms” that extol the virtues of a great king. While some of these celebrate a human king like David or Solomon, many of them point to a divine King with ultimate authority. Psalm 96 speaks of such a divine King. A King whose greatness surpasses the greatness of all other kings and gods. A King who is both beautiful and powerful. A King who is worshipped by all creation. A King who is returning one day to judge the world. The psalmist seems...
Text: Psalm 80 | Listen to Message “God, where are you? Are you paying attention? Do you even care?” “How long, O Lord? When are you ever going to do something about this pain?” “God, why are you doing this to me? It’s not fair.” “God, I know you’re not a bully, but it sure feels like it today.” These statements are all examples of lament. A lament is weeping with words. It’s an expression to God of grief, fear, doubt, even anger. It’s a complaint, a howl, a cry, a protest. A lament typically uses questions or accusations to imply...
