Today's sermon was from Hebrews 6: 13-20. One thing that stood out to me was Pastor Ryan's description of Jesus as our forerunner. The levitical priest was a representative but not a forerunner but Jesus leads the way so that others may follow. He mentioned we are so familiar with these things that we don't grasp the incredible message that we can come near to God in all His holiness because of Christ. There is no veil anymore. That would have floored the early Hebrew converts. I feel like I am one "who has fled for refuge" and I have One who is my anchor within the veil, an anchor that is sure and secure. This afternoon I listened to Michael Oh's message from the 2009 Desiring God pastor's conference on "Missions as Fasting". It was convicting because I want to be safe, I want life to be secure, and part of me, deep down inside, wouldn't mind a modest version of the American Dream. But would I be willing to lose it all for the sake of the g...