Growing Pains: The Standing "O"

Soon after the resurrection of Jesus (c. 30 AD), God’s church formed and, numerically, began to explode. The way they loved God, loved people, and served the world was a beautiful thing. But just like Poison said, “Every rose has its thorn.” (Hum it with me…) So along with the crazy-rapid growth and double-rainbow excitement of that spiritual community came a lot of growing pains, obstacles, confrontation, persecution, and some…uhh…rather eccentric people (I’m being nice here). You’ll likely see some parallels to your own journey – whether you follow Jesus or not. Come feel the pain…