Our sense of smell has the power to turn us away from something, draw us in, and even trigger deep memories. The smell of a musty basement might take us right back to grandma's root cellar where we played hide-and-seek as a child. A delicious smell from the kitchen let's us know that supper is about ready. Certain aromas tell us its time to clean out the refrigerator. Scripture encourages followers of Jesus to be a 'fragrant offering to God,' just like Jesus was. So just what are others smelling as we Christians make our way through the world? Is it a pleasant experience that draws them in and points them to the goodness of God? Or is it not? Does the world's experience of us repel them because it is so unpleasant? The everyday mission of loving our neighbors through acts of kindness goes a long way toward helping the world smell good! Worship Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSFNhUdYCDQ

Ever heard the rumor, “You can do anything you set your mind to!”? Spoiler Alert: It’s not true. At least not literally. No matter how badly we want to run 100 mph, or read a language we've never learned, or stay awake for 30 days straight, we simply cannot do these things. But we can do hard things, and some things that are seemingly impossible. It's a matter of what those things are and who is providing the impetus, power, and resources to do those hard things. Our own wild dreams that defy physical limits are not the hard things we can do. But when God calls us to do hard things, we can trust that God will supply all we need to get them done. Wondering how to do hard things? 1. Discover what God wants you to do and lean into God's strength, gifts, and purposes. Worship Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G730s4lc-ds