The past 7 months here on Eucalyptus have been nothing short
of a whirlwind, a really, really good one. That’s not to say there haven’t been
bumps, sharp turns or even minor crashes along the way. Last June, I moved in
here on Eucalyptus Ave. with a guy named Kris Cohen. (he's barely tolerable because he's a Biola grad...) We were
wide-eyed and eager to explore what God had in store for us. I had no idea what to
expect, or what it would feel or look like to consciously choose to follow God
into this neighborhood. Now in the midst of the rhythms of life here, I
just might have more questions now than when this experience began; like what
does growth and the Gospel look like as it takes hold in our relationships with
the neighborhood teens who come over for a meal and Bible study? What does love
look like when someone is doing something harmful to themselves like using
drugs or excessively drinking alcohol? How do we speak God’s truth into hurting
relationships around us? One thing I do know, and am confident in. It is that
God knows, and He’s always known. That’s “Good News,” for me, my
neighborhood, and this city! God is in the business of redemption and
restoration of wholeness. No, things are not as they should be, but God is
moving. His Kingdom is, and will continue to advance here on my block. It blows
my mind that God includes, commissions and WANTS us to take part! God is so
good. Pray God will give us vision and wisdom as we seek Him moving forward!
