Tale of Two Homes

This message contrasts two ways of living: the “back deck” life of privacy and self-focus, and the “front porch” life of openness, community, and mission. Scripture calls believers away from selfishness, laziness, and imbalance, and toward a spiritually renewed heart marked by availability, intentionality, and sacrificial love. Every follower of Jesus is invited to live with a “front porch” posture, making space for others and spreading the fragrance of Christ in everyday life.