What’s Your Story?

| May 8, 2011 | Comments (3)

(This post was written by Evan Crass, Associate Pastor of Groups)

I love a good story. Few things require my attention in the same way as a captivating story. And the story doesn’t just have to be funny. It could also be dramatic, romantic, or even tragic. But it does have to include action and some sense of change to keep me engaged. Think about it – all the best movies, books, and Broadway shows include a story that portrays change.

I have a story. While it hasn’t been made into a blockbuster or even made-for-TV movie, I have a story. I enjoy telling my story because it allows me to be known. My story can also impact someone else’s story.

I’m not the only one with a story. Kenny found friends through playing softball through a fp-sponsored team. When the team captains were forced to step down, they tapped Kenny on the shoulder to lead the group. Most importantly, it was in this group where Kenny was able to ask questions that led to his baptism this past weekend. And his story is just beginning as he is mentored and pursues his relationship with Jesus.

Matt and Tina attended a weekend at fp before connecting in a community group. Matt isn’t a Christ follower while Tina is, yet both have found friends in a group that loves them. The most obvious change in their story is they are now pregnant after many previous and costly attempts. Yet change is also occurring at a level beyond the physical too, and the end of the story isn’t yet written.

So what’s your story? Change is occurring around us but it is most exciting when it is shared with others. Share you story in the comments below or send them to me so we can be known by each other and help write others’ stories too.

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  • Erin

    Evan,

    We were talking about, and sharing stories, right before baptism on Sat. night. Everyone has a story…you’re right….and it’s so neat to see how people grow and how their stories change.

    Your last sentence about Kenny also applies to me, I believe…. “And her story is just beginning as she is mentored and pursues her relationship with Jesus”

    :)

    Erin

  • Evan

    Erin,

    It was so amazing to share part of your story on Saturday. I can’t wait to see how the next chapter of your story unfolds.

    Evan

  • Beth Collins

    I love how my story continues to evolve through my relationship with Christ. Lately my story has taken on a new chapter with completely new dimensions.
    I used to be bogged down so much with pain that I had no life. Work and home (practically bedridden) was my life. Last year God did a huge work in healing me. While I am not fully healed I am better to the extent that I have a life now that consists of more than just work and my bed. To date I have logged over 80 hours in volunteering, just this year alone. I praise God for this and give Him all the glory. He is our hope even when we have no hope. And I believe He is not done writing this story…in fact, in some ways, it has just begun.