Sermon: Unwrap & Unfold- Unbound

Posted on by Becca Girrell

emerge series“Unwrap & Unfold- Unbound”

(May 14, 2017) An emerging butterfly– or human child– is strengthened by the process of breaking free. Much as we might wish we could save our children from hardship, and much as God might wish to save us, God’s children, from hardship, the struggle is part of what strengthens us so that we will one day be able to soar. Unlike moths and butterflies, we do not struggle alone. Like Martha, Mary, and Lazarus, we are surrounded by a community that struggles with us, and that aids us in the unbinding. (John 11:1-44)

 

I tried and failed to show this video clip from ABC’s show “Lost”. I described it instead, but the illustration goes faster if you have the option to watch it.

Published by Becca Girrell

I'm an elder in the New England Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church and on an exciting journey of faith and ministry. I've discovered that I'm most fulfilled when I am co-creating something, whether it's a blog, a church program, or a family. Welcome to a space where I share all things ministerial.

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