When your ya pastor is also a photographer then Imagine graduating from Stetson Law and wanting your grad photos taken at the same place where you grew in your faith, found real community, and met Jesus in deeper ways. Thatâs bigger than a degree.
Because at the end of the day, success means very little if you lose yourself chasing it. But to watch someone pursue excellence in school while also staying rooted in Christ and surrounded by people who point them back to Jesus? Man⌠thatâs beautiful. (huge shout to my guy Will one our ya leaders with coffee drop off during the sesh)
BridgePoint has never just been a building. Itâs been home for so many young adults trying to figure life out while learning how to follow Jesus in the middle of it all.
And now look at you⌠law school graduate and still chasing Jesus. Proud is an understatement. đ¤
Save a seat for someone this Sunday.
A simple invite, a familiar face, and a place to sit can make all the difference.
Someone in your life may be closer than you think to saying yes.
Who could you invite to sit with you this week?
Connection matters.
Not surface-level. Not just a quick hello. Real connectionâthe kind where people know your name, notice when youâre missing, and walk with you through real life.
Thatâs how community starts to feel like family.
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Thank you to our Staff & Volunteers for helping get snuggles and sloppy kisses to the BridgePoint Church Staff Meeting today!
Thank you @bridgepointfl for your ongoing support to FLUFF. đ
BridgePoint staff meeting today was basically emotional support puppies and zero productivity đ
Iâm convinced God knew humans were stressed and said, âYou know what this world needs? Puppies with no concept of personal space.â
Huge thank you to Fluff Animal Rescue for pulling up with the squad. Nothing humbles a full-grown adult faster than a puppy choosing somebody elseâs lap over yours.
So thankful for a church community that pours into our staff so well⌠and thankful puppies exist because honestly? They might be one of Godâs most greatest creations.
Moms carry so much.
They hold families together in quiet ways that often go unnoticed. Through the routines, the sacrifices, the prayers, the late nights, and the constant giving, they keep showing up with strength, love, and grace.
Some are in the thick of raising little ones. Some are guiding grown kids. Some are spiritual mothers, mentors, and steady voices in the lives of others. And all of it matters more than words can say.
Weâre grateful for the love moms give, the burdens they carry, and the ways they reflect the heart of God in everyday life. â¤ď¸
Even in a crowd, God sees you.
Not the polished version. Not the version trying to blend in. You. Fully known, fully seen, and deeply loved.
He has not overlooked you. He has not missed your story. He cares about the details, the weight you carry, and the things no one else notices.
So if youâve been feeling unseen, let this be your reminder: you matter to God. He sees you with love, He holds you with care, and He never lose sight of His own.
Serving does something in you too.
Yes, it blesses other people. Yes, it meets real needs. But it also fills your own heart with a kind of joy thatâs hard to explain until you experience it.
Thereâs something powerful about showing up, giving your time, and being part of what God is doing in someone elseâs life. It shifts your focus, grows your heart, and reminds you that you were made for more than just yourself.
Serving gives out loveâbut somehow, joy comes back with it.
Do you actually believe in Jesus?
Not just believe things about Him. Not just admire Him from a distance. Actually trust Him, follow Him, and let your life be shaped by Him.
Thatâs the litmus test of our faith. Not how much we know. Not how much we say. But whether our lives are actually surrendered to Jesus. đ
Baptism is a step you donât forget.
Itâs the moment you go public with your faith. The moment you say, âJesus changed my life, and Iâm following Him.â Not perfectlyâbut fully.
If youâve been walking with Jesus and havenât taken that step yet, this might be your moment. Not someday. Not eventually. Now.
Weâre going to be celebrating baptisms as a church at Fort De Soto during our Summer Kickoffâand thereâs room for your story in that.
If Godâs been stirring something in you, donât ignore it. Take the step.
Donât let Sunday stay in Sunday.
Carry it with you a little. Come back to what God showed you. Think about what actually hit your heart and what needs to change because of it.
The point isnât just hearing a message. Itâs letting it stay with you all week long.
