video1.0<iframe src="https://www.loom.com/embed/76604c5ffe3a4eb2b58db99335479dc3" frameborder="0" width="1920" height="1440" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe>14401920Loomhttps://www.loom.com14401920https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/76604c5ffe3a4eb2b58db99335479dc3-957e552a2bb979b1.jpg697.798In today's message, I reflect on my own experience of going my own way during my freshman year, which led to a D in my economics class and a summer of hard work to repay my dad. I draw parallels to the story of Lazarus in John 11, where we see the danger of abandoning hope, taking matters into our own hands, and justifying compromises. As we journey through Lent, I encourage you to identify areas in your life where repentance is needed and to seek renewal by clinging to the hope of resurrection. I invite you to reflect on where you might be abandoning hope, taking control, or compromising your values. Let's commit to being people of hope, faith, and love as we prepare for the joy of Easter.