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As I reflect on this month’s spiritual theme of Unshakeable Unity, my thoughts go in a direction of visualizing what life at Cascade Christian would look like if we were able to achieve unity to the fullest extent. Not just unity, but unity that is steadfast and unshakeable. Unity so strong that we would not allow internal or external dynamics to create any form of division or conflict. How amazing would it be for us to be that unified as a community? My next thought, rather than just wondering what it would be like to be that unified, is to ask, What can we do to actually become that unified? 

The simplest and most effective way to achieve the fullest extent of unshakeable unity is through prayer and intentional actions. Many times it boils down to making a choice to extend the benefit of the doubt and believe the best about someone. It also means being committed to not letting our differences overshadow what unites us. 

Jesus prayed for us in the following manner: “May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me” (John 17:23, NIV). 

Similarly, I pray daily for the Cascade Christian community in the following manner: “Heavenly Father, thank you for blessing us, providing for us, and protecting us. Keep us from harm and keep us from doing harm. Protect us from evil, from injury, from illness, and from conflict and strife. Unite us in purpose so that we may achieve your best for our community and for your kingdom.” 

Please join me in that prayer and in your intentional efforts to achieve and preserve a culture of unshakeable unity at Cascade Christian. 

In His service, 

Ken