Some before-and-after stories are positive and inspiring, and some are negative and heartbreaking. While some people experience changes in their lives that bring them more success or comfort or better relationships, other people experience changes that create disharmony and heartache, especially when they make hurtful and self-destructive choices. The story in scripture about a man named Demas is a painful before-and-after story that reminds us that some personal transformations aren't always joyful.
We love “before and after” stories, especially stories of people who experience some kind of significant change in their lives. It’s fascinating to see the distinct differences in what a person used to look like or act like before that transformation took place and what that person’s life looks like now. The Bible is full of “before and after” stories – descriptions of people whose experiences changed their personal stories and life trajectories. And for the next several weeks at Flagstone, we’re going to dive into some of these stories, and through them we’re going to discover the transformational changes we can experience in our own lives.
