We hear in the gospel that Jesus will go, prepare a place for us and return.  Jesus is preparing a place for you - are you preparing a place for him?  Often when we prepare a place for someone, we clean the room, take out the garbage and stock the fridge.  With our own life, we need to clean our hearts, take out the garbage of sin and stock up on spiritual goodies.  Today we start with Stephen, how his mission of taken care of the neglected is still impact full given the conversion of Saul. We discuss the stone the builder's rejected, the royal priesthood and how to direct our prayers to find God's will in our life is the correct orientation that brings true happiness.

Two housekeeping items:  I am redoing my artwork - I trust you like it.  Also, I started a twitter account - "Sermons from the pew" follow me there for dialogue, direct messages, etc. - perhaps you want to submit a mp3 recording of your Sunday "sermon from the pew."  Take care, rate and share - thanks!