Mud Pies

Yesterday Northwest Community Church kicked off a new teaching series entitled Mud Pies. Where did we get such an odd title like Mud Pies? Well, the inspiration for this series comes directly from a quote from a Christian apologist, author, and scholar by the name of C.S. Lewis in his sermon entitled "The Weight of Glory." Lewis writes, "If we consider the unblushing promises of reward and the staggering nature of rewards promised in the Gospels, it would seem that Our Lord finds our desires not too strong, but too weak. We are half-hearted creatures, fooling around with drink and sex and ambition when infinite joy is offered us, like an ignorant child who wants to go on making mud pies in a slum because he cannot imagine what is meant by the offer of a holiday at the sea. We are far too easily pleased."

Northwest Community Church
February 22 - March 8

Lewis was making the point that God designed human beings to enjoy Him. We were created by God to enjoy fellowship with our creator, to delight in His laws, instruction, and leadership, and to reflect His character. And thankfully because of Jesus Christ, WE CAN!  Sadly, however, many people end up reducing this incredible relationship down to a set of legalistic rules and never experience the soul-satisfying enjoyment of truly knowing and following Jesus Christ.  We end up settling for mud pies.

During the Mud Pies series we will be discovering how a personal relationship with Jesus Christ leads to enjoyment in God, heartfelt obedience, hunger for God's character, and a desire to please God out of reverence and gratitude. Specifically during Mud Pies we will discover how Jesus is able shape us into generous men and women who give in a way that delights the heart of the Father.  Mud Pies will deepen your understanding of acceptable gifts to God and show you how to manage money in such a way that you actually grow deeper in your relationship with Jesus Christ. Come learn with us and refuse to settle for mud pies as it relates to your finances, generosity, and walk with God.

If you missed Week 1 of Mud Pies be sure to check out the Northwest Podcast on iTunes or through our website. Then make plans to join us for our worship gathering this Sunday at Cooper Elementary in Bella Vista at 10am.