AI OVERVIEW: Discernment begins with love, with Paul praying that your love may abound in knowledge and depth of insight so you can discern what is best, be pure, and blameless for the day of Christ. When love overflows, you are better positioned to decide; stories of Glenda and Larry helping a family after a house fire show decisions flowing from love, while Paul chooses joy rather than bitterness when opponents preach from selfish motives. Isaiah 30:21 pictures hearing a voice behind you saying, 'this is the way, walk in it,' guiding present choices. The series Pray & Prepare centers on discernment and love producing the fruit of righteousness, and a church-wide mission trip is encouraged for 2027–2028.
YOUTUBE DESCRIPTION: Every day, we make decisions that shape the direction of our lives. But how can we know we're making the right ones? This weekend, we'll begin a series called Pray & Prepare that will take us through Missions Sunday. Sunday, we’ll discover that biblical discernment isn't just abo...