Everything [in] between Rest & Growth

Welcome to our second week of "March Pulpit Madness." Today’s sermon was recorded at Rock Grove United Methodist Church in Salisbury, NC. This week we’re looking at the Parable of the Fig Tree. Often this story is taken as a declaration of judgment from God on those who are not producing good enough fruit, but what if God is actually more like the gardener who desires to pour extra time and attention into the barren fig tree to nurture it and give it more time to grow? Join me as we reflect on the balance between rest and growth and God’s deep patience and care for us in our spiritual journey. Note: There will be no sermon podcast episode next week as I will be serving as a pastor on a weekend Pilgrimage Retreat. Enjoy today’s message and check back on April 6th as we look at Zaccheus and everything in between righteousness & mercy. Podcast Intro recorded by Ariana Sefa