Inchoation (2 Corinthians 5:17)

Good morning ladies,

The word of the day is “inchoation.”  Today marks the beginning of yet another year. Now that we are in the middle of this particular decade, it is important for us to evaluate how we are doing.  Back in the early church, years were not necessarily the marking of times, but in events. One of those events was a belief in Christ and a transformation of life.

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.

~2 Cor 5:17

My question is: what are you most looking forward to this new year?  I know that each of us have a ton of stuff the we are thinking about, stuff that needs to get done.  God gives us new beginnings at many points in life.  It is easy for us to see that in days like today.  As the Lord brings forth this year another inchoation, or beginning, I pray that each of you takes the opportunity to see what God has laid in front of you to be successful and obedient.

Praying for you,

mo

Beginning (Jeremiah 29:11)

Good morning ladies,

Welcome!  Today marks the first practice day of our swim season. God has dealt with this concept for quite some time. In fact, have the creator of the universe he has a pretty good idea of what it means to start something anew. Many people in the Bible struggled with what God might do in their lives. One of the most famous for young people is a verse that reads:

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

~Jer. 29:11

My question is: what will make this year special for you? For you froshies, this marks the beginning of a new season of life - college. Grab hold of the upper-class peeps and glean some perspective on what lies ahead. For those of you returning, the faster you understand God's purpose for your year the better you will be able to serve others.  Remember, like Jeremiah experienced a new beginning to a new season of life... each of you have the opportunity to make this a great year. God fulfills promises and answers prayers. I continue to see him do big things all around us. My prayer is for God to move boldy in your life... and God will do so.

Praying for you,

mo