Have you ever been in a situation where someone sees something in the clouds like an animal or person? They say “look at that,” and everyone turns and sees what the person is talking about. That is, everyone but you. You look and look. People point it out and you move your head but, alas, you cannot see what is right in front of you. It can be frustrating for sure. More than once, I have not been able to see what others see right in front of me.

This weekend, we will revisit the story where Jesus heals a blind man named Bartimaeus. We will recall how Bartimaeus sees what he needs to do to connect with Jesus, while others are blinded to the amazing life Jesus offers. We will look more closely at the story and ponder the questions, "What are we blind to? What keeps us from seeing the life we are called to live? Are we blind to the ways God is already working in our lives?" 

Sometimes, we miss the miracles unfolding around us because we're committed to the life perspectives we have become accustomed to, even when they keep us away from the light. Join us Sunday as we consider what it means to be Blinded by the Light.

"I Believe"

Written by Paul Michael Barry, Brian Higgins, Steve Torch

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"Here I Am" 

Written by Joey Gian

"Doctor My Eyes"

Written by Jackson Brown