After we started adding content to site, search engines started categorizing our site as a Lutheran Church. Visitors were finally able to locate Holy Trinity on internet. With new web site version launched last May, every Ministry has a dedicated page that can be used as a vehicle to provide important ministry information that is so valuable to church and to web site visitors.

I encourage you to visit and contribute to our web site. Everyone has a story to share. The web site now has a news feed capability that you can easily share your personal witness with entire world in a matter of seconds. With everybody's contribution, next time someone "Googles for Jesus," they will find answer at Holy Trinity.

Our purpose would definitely have something to do with other people. Thus, we must find our purpose in serving others or meeting their needs. A purpose that seeks to benefit others is not only noble, it is divine.

3. KNOW YOUR WEAKNESSES ("...and gates of Hades will not overpower it"). What defeats divine purpose is our weaknesses, because weaknesses tend to feed self and cause problems (e.g. Peter's denial of Jesus).

Yet, when we admit our weaknesses and seek to correct them, we consequently mature and become more of a blessing to those we serve or relate with. In turn, we also help others mature. We must not go through life with a defeatist but a victoriuos attitude. This means we must first conquer our weaknesses.

4. KNOW WHO GOD IS ("I also say to you..."). It was Jesus who was addressing Peter, therefore he was trustworthy and believable. But, more than this, he was Son of God!

And this is crux of matter: It is within a relationship with God that we can find significance in our lives. It's not about religion; it's not about doctrines and dogma; it's not about church and denomination.

It's about relationship. In our mundane world, we need to be able to touch divine. To do so is to begin to live a life of significance.

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