Statistics & Stories

Behind every statistic there’s a story. Behind every face there’s a life filled with experiences… This past weekend we had 17 guests in our two weekend experiences at Cornerstone. That’s 5% of our attendance on Sunday. I’ve been blown away as I’ve contemplated that number. However, the more significant and oftentimes overlooked fact is that each person carries with them a story. I’m constantly amazed at how God leads people. Regardless of whether a person seemingly has a relationship with Christ or not, God is intimately involved in the details of a person’s life, leading all of us to repentance with His kindness.

I love to hear peoples’ stories. There’s a God story being weaved in and through each one of us. Oftentimes we race through life failing to see that story unfolding in our own life and the lives of others. As we head into fall, I’m making a fresh commitment to taking time to hear and value peoples’ stories. It takes time. It’s not always convenient. But it’s invaluable, especially when we recognize that God is unfolding in each person’s life a story that has the opportunity to glorify Him.

So for Colin & Natalie,  Trent, Kevin & his family back in Colorado, Amy and everyone else on Sunday that visited Cornerstone I’m amazed at the stories and the fact that even if just for a few minutes I got to hear their story and recognize the hand of God in their life. While the speed of life often focuses us on statistics and blurs the stories, I’m challenged to sit and really hear stories…