Jackie Parks, pastor of South Scottsdale Presbyterian church, invites us to rethink our understanding of love through the lens of God’s radical, life-changing love. Drawing from 1 John 4:7-21, we’re reminded that "God is love" and that we’re called to reflect His love by loving others. This isn’t just sentimental or convenient love—it’s agape love, selfless and sacrificial. The parable of the Good Samaritan brings this to life, showing that true love is bold, inconvenient, and costly. Following Jesus means allowing Him to "rearrange the furniture" of our lives, challenging us to step beyond our comfort zones and embody His love in tangible ways. This message encourages us to examine how we’re living out God’s mission and whether our lives truly reflect the power of His transformative love.

Link in the Chain | Rearranging The Furniture - 1 John 4:7-21 - Jackie Parks

Listen as Luke Parker introduces the story of Nehemiah, whose realization of Jerusalem's destruction leads him to grief and mourning, even for sins he didn't commit, and how learning to repent and plead with God is the first step to rebuilding a broken world.

12 July 2020 | #here #now #us: Nehemiah 1 - Luke Parker

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Link in the Chain | Rearranging The Furniture - 1 John 4:7-21 - Jackie Parks

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