We have been talking about Compass Point the past three weeks. This is our initiative to enhance spiritual growth. Sometimes we call it intentional faith development. We look for a pathway of discipleship. Here is a little different take on the points of the compass. N - Think of the North Star. Think of what we orient our life around. For us it is Jesus. So the North Point of the compass points to Jesus. He is the object of our worship. We become more and more Christ centered through the North Point of the compass. E - I think of the "wisdom from the East". The magi were "wise men" who travelled from the east to see Jesus. When we think of the E on the compass we think of learning. We will learn how to read and apply the Bible. We will learn how to think about God. We will become more informed followers of Jesus through the East Point of the compass. S - We move around the compass to the South Point. With this one I use my imagination. Think of a southern breeze that refreshes and renews. In our Christian life connecting with other followers of Jesus and living the faith in community is intended to bring that freshness of Spirit that renews. The South Point is one where we connect with Christ and others along the way of Christ. W - The West Point of the compass points toward serving. I imagine the adventure of moving westward in an earlier age. I see the West Point representing mission, service and witness. The W develops us as we serve. These are some different ways to think about what we plan to accomplish in Compass Point. Do not miss out. Use this spiritual compass to plot your course for living the faith. It's been a good day. I hope you've had a good day too. steve