Welcome back to another edition of the Weekday Podcast! We're thrilled to have you with us today as we dive into a crucial topic: building bridges instead of walls. In a world that often feels divided, it's more important than ever to foster connections and community. Today, we'll explore how, despite our fears and past hurts, we can challenge ourselves to create healthier relationships and cultivate a spirit of inclusion. Plus, don’t forget to check out our new resource, Grow Your Faith, designed to help you deepen your faith and share it with others. Let’s embark on this journey together!
Welcome to the weekday podcast of Sugarhill Church, where we desire to help you know God and discover your purpose. Whether you're exercising, driving, meditating, or just hanging out while you tune in with us today, thanks. We hope these next five minutes help you feel encouraged and inspired for your day. Well, hey friends, welcome back to another edition of the weekday podcast. I'm so glad you're here today. I want to encourage you to pick up the book, Grow Your Faith. You can go to growyourfaithbook.com. Pastor Chuck and I spent a lot of months putting this resource together, and it's just a little guide to help you grow a bigger faith. Whether it's for you or a friend or a family member, we'd be so honored if you'd grab it from Amazon and share it with somebody today. Well, today on the podcast, I want to encourage you in a world of walls to be a bridge builder. Today, I think this is something so crucial in our world, building bridges instead of walls. In a time that it's so easy to feel divided, church ought to be focused on connecting people. You know, it's natural for us to want to burn bridges sometimes. Maybe it's because we've been hurt, or maybe it's because we're trying to break free from some toxic situation. That's valid. But what if we challenged ourselves to build more bridges where they're healthy? The Bible reminds us in Ephesians 2 verse 14, he says, Now, here's what I found. Building bridges isn't always easy. We might fear rejection. We might lack confidence. We may feel like we're too busy. Past hurts can even make us hesitant, but here's the thing. God uses the church, all of us together, to build bridges into people's lives. In fact, the early church that's described in Acts chapter two was all about that connection. They brought people together. They shared meals together. They prayed together. They studied together. They created a community where everyone was welcome. So think about it. What if we took a step towards being a bridge builder? It could be as simple as inviting someone for coffee, joining a small group, or volunteering. We're not meant to do life alone. We literally are stronger together. And so I want to encourage you. Let's be the kind of people that reaches out, that welcomes everyone, that builds bridges of love and understanding. In a world of walls, let's be the kind of people that say, I want to be a bridge builder. Have a great day, and we'll see you back here soon.
