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Heaven Meets Earth Week 44

Oct 5, 2026  •  Billy Stephens

What if the god we think we serve is actually one we have constructed in our own imagination? That is the unsettling question at the heart of this message, drawn from Acts 17, where Paul stands before the philosophers and thinkers of Athens and introduces them to a God they had unknowingly acknowledged with an altar inscribed 'To the Unknown God.' Paul's bold declaration cuts through centuries of religious activity and philosophical debate with a simple but penetrating truth: God wants to be known, not merely known about. We can be deeply religious, fluent in Christian language, familiar with scripture, and still be relating to a version of God we have customized to our own preferences rather than the God revealed in scripture. The message challenges us to examine whether our faith is a genuine relationship or a well-practiced routine. It reminds us that God does not need us, but we need Him for every breath we take, not just in moments of crisis. If we have a pulse, our lives carry a purpose ordained by a sovereign Creator who is not distant or disengaged but intimately involved in every detail of our existence. This is an invitation to move beyond religion and into relationship.