What Is Really Going On Here?

Life, for most of us, feels like a movie we've arrived to forty minutes late.

Sure, good things happen.  But tragic things happen too.  What does it mean?  


We find ourselves in the middle of a story that is sometimes wonderful, sometimes awful, but usually a confusing mixture of both.  And, we haven't a clue how to make sense of it all.  No wonder we keep losing heart.


If you walk into any mall, amusement park, or hospital, you will typically run into a very large map with the famous red star and the encouraging words "You are here". These maps help us orient ourselves and provide perspective on things. 

 

This is the Big Picture. This is where you are in that picture. Hopefully you now know where to go. You have your bearings.

Oh, that we had something like this for our lives.

"This is the Story in which you have found yourself. Here is how it got started. Here is where it went wrong. Here is what will happen next. Now this—this is the role you've been given. If you want to fulfill your destiny, this is what you must do. These are your cues. And here is how things are going to turn out in the end.”

 

We can.

 

We can discover the Story. 

 

In this message we provide some clarity about the story you find yourself in.

Maybe not perfect clarity, maybe not in the detail that you would like, but in greater clarity than most of us now have, and that would be worth the price of admission. 

I mean, to have some clarity would be gold right now. Wouldn't it?

Clay Monkus

Clay has devoted nearly three decades to reimagining what church can be. As a pastor and leader, he's dedicated his life to creating authentic spaces for people who've previously walked away from faith and church. His passion isn't found in building traditional religious structures, but in fostering communities where every person's story is safe and no one faces judgment.

Clay has consistently pushed against the conventional boundaries of church culture, choosing instead to focus on what he believes matters most: helping people discover the full and meaningful life Jesus offers.

Through his authentic approach and genuine care for others, he's helped countless individuals find hope and purpose, particularly those who thought they'd closed the door on faith forever.

With more than 30 years of pastoral experience, Clay leads with a simple mission: everyone's welcome, no perfect people allowed. His approach to ministry emphasizes creating safe spaces where real conversations happen and genuine community flourishes.

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