The Gathering • Sundays 10 a.m. • Colorado Springs, CO

My dad once warned me—right as I was entering a faith crisis—that idealism can drift into depression. Idealists see a better world, hunger for the authentic, and can’t settle for plastic. When hope is deferred, the heart grows heavy.

This week our city felt that weight. Many of us in Colorado Springs have been grieving and praying after heartbreaking national news concerning Charlie Kirk. In moments like this, I ask: what does love look like here, now, for our neighbors and our city?

When Joy Broke Heaviness (Table & Thread, Colorado Springs)

Last weekend at Table & Thread—our regional gathering here in Colorado Springs—and again on Sunday morning, something holy happened: the Spirit of Joy rested on us. I laughed harder than I ever have in a church service—and felt something heavy finally break. Dozens of you told me you felt the same.

It made me wonder if promises are conceived in rest and joy, not in striving. Think of Abraham and Sarah. We can try to make promises happen in our strength—or we can receive the life of God from rest.

“God has made laughter for me; everyone who hears will laugh over me.” —Genesis 21:6

From Laughter to Life (Genesis 17–21; Hebrews 11:11)

• The promise that makes you laugh. Abraham and Sarah both laughed at the impossibility of the word (Gen 17:17; 18:12).
• God names our doubt to heal it. “Why did Sarah laugh? Is anything too hard for the Lord?” (Gen 18:13–15).
• Barrenness becomes breakthrough. “The Lord visited Sarah… as He had promised” (Gen 21:1–2).
• Joy becomes testimony. Isaac means “laughter”—joy made public (Gen 21:6–7).
• Faith conceives. “By faith Sarah… received power to conceive” (Heb 11:11).

Invitation: Where have you laughed in unbelief? Bring that place to Jesus. Let Him rewrite your laughter.

What God Highlighted (and how it shapes Colorado Springs)

1) The Gospel of the Seed (Christ in you).
Forgiveness is the doorway, not the finish line. God wants a resting place in us. Our part: protect the soil of the heart so His life grows.

2) Original Design: Priest–Kings.
“Tend & keep” (priestly) + “have dominion” (kingly) → restored in Jesus. Dominion begins within and overflows to our city.

3) Holiness Reframed.
Not ladder-climbing, but removing what hinders His life. Every “yes” is an exchange that makes room for Christ.

4) See with Jesus’ eyes.
Shift from “angry person” to “person in pain.” That’s how neighbor love becomes practical on our streets.

5) Speak covenant, not grim reports.
Like David, we stand on the blood line, not despair. That changes how we pray for Colorado Springs.

6) Live communion.
Not just elements—a lifestyle of union. Drink His life until it governs decisions, calendars, and budgets.

7) Laborers formed by union.
The harvest is met by people carrying joy, compassion, and covenant boldness.

Our Mandate in Colorado Springs: Love Your Neighbor, Serve Your City

“You shall love the Lord your God… and love your neighbor as yourself.” —Matthew 22:37–39

Jesus didn’t say “love your family as yourself.” Family often shares your values; neighbor may not—and that’s the point. In Colorado Springs, “neighbor” looks like the student on campus, the barista downtown, the coworker in Briargate, the mom at the park in Powers, the retiree near Old Colorado City.

Loving our neighbor means opening honest, honoring dialogue across difference and working for the good of our city—together.

A Personal Story on Risk, Longing, and Blessing

My dad is an inventor with several sound-based patents. He’s working on a new frequency-related idea (still in the patent process). After some pushback, he admitted the fear many of us feel:
“What if, after all this, it turns out to be nothing?”

I told him what I’ll tell you: What if you’re wrong about being wrong? What if your “yes” becomes a blessing to hundreds of thousands?

What we sometimes label as “pride” can actually be God-breathed longing. Humility isn’t hiding—it’s offering your piece for the sake of others.

What If God Assembled Us for More Than “Doing Church”?

Not to preserve an old model, but to bless Colorado Springs—to wash feet, to serve leaders, to collaborate, to build. Like rowing crew, alignment matters: the right partnerships from this room can impact industry, technology, government, and the Church.

I don’t fully know what it looks like. But I’m saying yes—tending my heart, removing old stones, and staying unoffended. This is our one life to risk in faith. There is no beauty in fear. Christ is the treasure within you.
Let’s run (Song of Songs 1:4).

Why not now? Why not you?

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Practical Next Steps (Local)

• Visit The Gathering (Colorado Springs) — Sundays at 10 a.m. New here? We’d love to meet you and pray with you.
• Table & Thread (Colorado Springs): City-wide connection, teaching, and joy. Watch for the next date.
• Join a local prayer network: Start with our free devotional below and connect into Company 318.

Go deeper this week:

• Re-Found Devotional (free): https://the-gathering.us/re-found-devotional
• Company 318 (prayer, union, covenant friendship): Company318.com

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FAQ

What kind of church is The Gathering?
A Jesus-centered Colorado Springs church focused on union with Christ, presence-driven worship, and practical neighbor love across our city.

Do you have prayer groups or house church connections in Colorado Springs?
Yes. Through Company 318 we connect prayer groups and house fellowships across the region. Start with the free guide at company318.com.

What is Table & Thread in Colorado Springs?
A regional gathering hosted by our community to teach, worship, and knit the Body together. Join the email list for dates.

How can I get involved locally?
Visit on Sunday, introduce yourself, and tell us what you’re carrying. We’ll help you connect with neighbors, prayer groups, and serving opportunities in Colorado Springs.