This is our moment to show faith, not fear, as a church. Because of Jesus, we have every reason to be an unfrightened church. We may not know all the details about the moment we’re in, but we know about the mission we’re on. We’re not on pause; we’re still on mission.

We are rallying together in faith, according to 2 Chronicles 14. Together we can stay connected in community and choose to minimize the spread of fear and disease, by practicing the wisdom that God gives us. We choose to place our trust in God during this time of uncertainty.

You are worth the best. Don’t skip critical steps, don’t take shortcuts. Count the cost and pay the price. Build with the end in mind. Visionaries always focus on the outcome. Are you using the best practices of faith, hope, and love?

Some theologians say we should never ask God for something more than once because it is a sign of doubt to do so. But persistence is not a sign of doubt. Persistence means that we are so intent on our request that we are actually expressing faith by not letting go.