"Temptation, Sin, & Hope" // 1st Sunday of Lent (2/22/26)

How often are we tempted to think a certain thing, behavior, or experience will enhance our lives, make things better, soothe the ache, or help us escape, when the opposite ends up being true; we feel worse - guilty and full of shame. And we hide. We hide from others, and from God - but there's a better way.It can seem scary and vulnerable to be honest about our failings or shortcomings, but you're in good company; because "we ALL have sinned and fall short..." (Romans 3:23)And Romans 5:18 says, "Yes, Adam’s one sin brings condemnation for everyone, but Christ’s one act of righteousness brings a right relationship with God and new life for everyone."Instead of hiding, we can come clean with God, because there is GRACE and HOPE for us if we do. You're invited into openness and truth, rather than hiddenness and shame - true authenticity; being REAL with God!All God has ever wanted for us is to be the authentic human beings He created us to be; loved and forgiven and made whole - and only God's grace can do that. As we step into the season of Lent together, let's discover how it all begins and ends with grace!Sunday 9 & 10:30AM // 70 Stephens Ln. Bayside, CA 95524