DAY 8: “Rollercoaster Ride” by Carmen Carnathan

DAY EIGHT: “ROLLERCOASTER RIDE” by Carmen Carnathan

Have you ever been on a roller coaster? Have you experienced that uneasy feeling at the end of the ride? You know the one that makes your stomach queasy. Several years ago, Bobby and I felt that way about church. It seemed that the ride we were on was monotonous and we were sick of the feeling we brought away from our experiences.

Then some friends of ours told us about The Church at Trace Crossing. They told us that The Church at Trace Crossing was a whole new theme park and the rides were tremendous. At the time, our hearts would not allow us to attend, but our friends insisted we take a tour and assured us that our experiences would be pleasant.

We attended and as we were told we had the best time. We realized that The Church at Trace Crossing was more than a theme park - it was an adventure. It was a life experience that satisfied the mind, body, and soul.

Today we not only go to The Church at Trace Crossing but we help with the life adventures that you will experience while you are there. Let me tell you about one of the rides that our church will take you on. The one I call the LifeGroup Ride, better known as the ROADTRIP ride. (LifeGroups are small group Bible studies for adults.)

It starts out slowly, usually at a familiar place. Then climbs to a glorious level at which you feel awesome. You never have to worry about structural integrity because of all the wonderful support that is put into place. Once you reach the higher limits you start to accelerate rapidly throughout the ride. There is nothing to be afraid of, just like all rides there are ups and downs that we all go through but this ride has friends that you can hang onto. And just when you think it is over, the fun starts again. The ride usually last for about 12 weeks with the occasional break for maintenance, and to allow others to ride. You don’t need a ticket and there is no cost, you can bring a friend or ride alone. I invite all to come and get on board. I promise you will have the ride of your life on the LifeGroup Ride aka ROADTRIP ride.

Bobby and I have attended LifeGroup since we started at the church. We have found that there are people who have had similar life experiences to ours and can offer help in times of need. We currently lead a LifeGroup along with Shane & Tricia Robbins and are now leading others the same way we were led in the beginning.

My Prayer for Trace Crossing
Dear Lord… Thank you so much for the Ride of Life. Thank you for the people you have put beside me so that I can hang onto and grow closer to you. Give us the courage to climb on and make this faith family stronger for you. Amen