Declaration of Dependence

This is very much a part of American culture, complete with its own set of dreams and ideas.  It is part of the air we breath.  We like the idea of independence, self-reliance, and a whole host of other things that come along with the package.  However, the truth is that many of these things stand in distinct tension with the very things that God invites us to embrace - a declaration of dependence if you will.  Since the ideas don't always play well together, we find creative ways to keep them separate from each other, or on the other hand, bleed into each other in ways that can distort.  Sadly, the tension is more obvious to those who observe us than it often is to us.

So, on the day that Americans celebrate the birthday of their nation, we are also invited to remember that we remain a part of something much bigger, more basic, and even more meaningful than that - something that celebrates the best that America can reflect, and also, just as necessarily, if we are willing to listen, corrects us when we walk away.  And understanding that reality, real reality, is all about dependence not independence.

This morning, Pastor Genevieve invites us to reflect on our declaration of dependence upon a God Who invites us into fellowship with him, and each other.  If you would like to listen to the sermon once again, or perhaps for the first time, you can access our sermon library here.  (You can also view the entire service through our livestream link here)