September 27, 2026 - Pentecost 18 - Your First Answer Is Not Your Last Answer

Your First Answer Is Not Your Last Answer Jesus tells a story about two sons: one who says yes but never shows up, and another who says no but eventually changes his mind and goes. Against the unexpected backdrop of a South Haven Homecoming disrupted by fire and cancellation, Pastor Travis reflects on the space between our words and our actions—and the grace of a God who keeps inviting us back. Maybe one of the most hopeful things about faith is this: our first answer to God does not have to be our final answer. Key Takeaways Notice the gap between words and actions. Faith is more than saying the right thing; it takes shape in what we actually do. Give yourself and others room to change. Grace means a past “no,” a broken promise, or a wrong turn does not have to become the end of the story. Take one small step toward an unfinished yes. Name something you meant to do, someone you meant to contact, or a commitment you meant to keep—and take one concrete step toward it this week.