Ecclesiastes 3 is full of seasonal proclamations. There is even a song by ‘The Byrds’ with some lyrics from these scriptures. (Sorry if you can’t get that song out of your head now)😆.
Ecclesiastes 3:5 in this chapter says “there is a time to cast stones and a time to gather them”.
This is a contrast- you are either casting, or you are gathering.
You don’t need them… or you do.
Jesus was called the ‘Chief Cornerstone’- Acts 4:11; Ephesians 2:20; 1 Peter 2:6-7
Over the last 3 years, we have been in a season of casting stones, throwing out the things we know aren’t useful for our mission. It’s been a looooong and somewhat painful process.
And now, friends, we are entering a season of gathering stones. We have went back to the beginning- to our Cornerstone, Jesus. And it’s time to rebuild.
It’s time to gather stones.
Don’t worry about how long it will take to build, or where you will find your stones. God directs your path and will lead you to each stone- one at a time. 

There are a multitude of 'sacred cows' that subliminally creep into our lives- trends, socials, relationships, ministries, etc..  

If we do not recognize these cows, this can often result in compassion fatigue.  You are not alone. We have all experienced this. We want to help expose just a few of those things that might be keeping you in bondage and causing you exhaustion.  

Sometimes, we need to dial down or retreat. Sometimes, we may need to leave the situation, entirely. Whatever the case may be, you are the one who can determine what is healthy or becoming toxic. We encourage you to pray and ask God to help you (or lead you) in the place that fulfills your purpose.  

Change isn't easy- it hardly ever is.  One thing is for certain... change amplified in 2020 and is on a 'snowballing' speed that hasn't slowed down. When a change or a move is needed, you might feel some shock (or it may cause those around you to feel some shock), but it's imperative that we start to consider self care, and even consider finding our place in new communities, because God is working everything for the good and He (more than anyone) wants you in your purpose.  

We love you and we hope that this video encourages you today!  

The link (below) that was mentioned in the podcast regarding 'Church Hurt' has been eye opening to me. Being in ministry, I have been in so many circles of this conversation- and this (in my opinion) has been the most clear understanding in what the response needs to be, as well as, helpful in how to heal: 

https://youtu.be/6-r9XNqSLHU 

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Realistic Resolutions: Let's make sure our goals and plans for 2023 are geared to bring us hope and excitement! (while making sure they don't set us up for failure) 🤦‍♀️

The move: Transition is the theme that made it's debut in 2020. People moved and we haven't seen the end of this yet...  

Has the church left the building? Elvis has😆. What is the church, and what should we expect from it?  

We truly hope and pray that your heart will feel refreshed, your mind will be renewed, and your joy will be restored in 2023.   Let's kick off the New Year being hopeful with our expectations, but always leaving our steps up to the One Who loves to lead us... right into our purpose!  

With much love for you, 

Rhonda and Pam