Mike’s Story
"Passion Week. It gets me every time. Just when I think I'm doing good, cruising along, being a good Christian, praying, reading my daily devotional, going to church, volunteering here and there, tithing ... BOOM! Passion Week.
"Every week in church I hear how Jesus died a horrific death to save me from my sin, but there's something different about Passion Week. Maybe it's the timing. I'm all exited about Easter. Celebrating the resurrection, being with family, spring is coming, color is coming back to our city, planning vacations ... Somehow the message hits home harder. The details of His crucifixion are clearer. And I'm ashamed. I don't feel worthy.
"I've always wondered why I sit in church each week and cry in every service. You won't see me bawling my eyes out, but I'm crying. My eyes are wet. And I'm a big, strong man. I'll hear something in a song, a piece of scripture or one of the videos, and my eyes will moisten.
"This week it dawned on me that it's shame. Yes, I do rejoice in His glory and grace. He paid the price for me and forgives me. And most of the time I am celebrating that. But I am ashamed of my sin.
"I am thankful that I have a God who forgives. I want to thank Compassion Christian Church for giving me a home. I want to thank my wife for bringing me back to Christ. But most of all, I want to thank Him."
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