Dear Mosaic Family,

As many of you know, I had brain surgery on Dec. 23, and I have been struggling to order my thoughts and get my mouth to cooperate with my mind and heart. Even as I write this, it's a struggle. But I have some things I want to say about our theme for 2025: Love Your Neighbor. Preparing has been a challenge, but I'm committed to sharing with you—even if it is from a place of weakness rather than strength. Will you pray for me as I continue to prepare and share what God has laid on my heart for Sunday?

In preparation, I'd like for you to think about what a vision is and how God uses it in our lives. I'd also like for you to think about where the vision of Love comes from—not just which verses in the Bible. Think bigger than that! 😄

I want you to know that I love you guys, and I'm so thankful that I can be my most authentic self with you—even if it is imperfect. I trust you to love me and to listen for what God might speak to you in the jumble of my words.

You should come and bring a friend. This could be fun to watch! Call it a Super Bowl pregame show!

Love,

John Stroud