THIS WEEK'S PATHWAY 03-16-16

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PASTOR'S BLOG

Greetings Cascade Family and Friends,

A few weeks ago, I admitted that I am a lot more sensitive to God's presence in my life during the season of Lent. This Sunday, we will celebrate what is referred to as Palm or Passion Sunday. Jesus is making His "Triumphant Entry" towards Calvary. Though Jesus has His death in view, in His heart, He is thinking of you and me. So, He continues the journey. What Love!

My continual response to such Love is a deep sense of Gratitude. I am thankful. I appreciate God's love shown for me through Christ Jesus. The "Amazing Grace" that I have received causes me to be intentional about passing that same Grace on to others. I would ask you to remember your story, your very personal testimony, and how God's Grace continues to shine on you, in spite of life's challenges. I am also asking you to consider passing that Grace on to others in your circle of life. I raise this very simple, but important point, because I know that all of us love to be the recipients of Grace. I must also tell you, God just loves to shower us with His Goodness. At the same time, He expects us to be gracious in our dealings with others.

I am convinced that Easter can bring about an overwhelming transformation for anyone. Reflecting once more on the passion of Christ and His silent journey to the Cross will pierce the hearts of believers as well as those who are still searching for meaning. The Easter story provides complete evidence of God's gift to us. Transformation will occur when the world experiences US sharing the love of God. The message of the Resurrection story is "WE win!" As winners, let's agree to be dedicated to sharing the Good News. Encourage others to join in the song: O victory in Jesus, My Savior, forever. He sought me and bought me With His redeeming blood. He loved me ere (before) I knew Him; And all my love is due Him. He plunged me to victory, Beneath the cleansing flood.

Blessings,

Pastor Lawrence L. Young