Don't you just love a little friendly competition? Whether it's athletics, trivia, skilled competitions, or even the fierce rivalry for "Employee of the Month," many of us thrive when we're faced with competition.

Especially when it comes to a team event. Just look at the Stanley Cup Finals this past Summer. All of St. Louis banded together to lift up a team, and cheer them on toward their first-ever championship. There's something about being a part of a team that makes you excited to root for "us" and root against "them."

But, sometimes we take the competition too far. Sometimes, the attitude of rivalry shows up in our lives and relationships where it has no real place. With people and with God, we're often quick to see others like our enemies.

But God invites us to see things differently. To see some things about our lives and relationships from His perspective.

During the month of November, we'll explore the stories of Abraham, Jeremiah, Jonah, Isaiah, and more, as we see how the big story of Scripture reveals that:

• God is for us
• We're called to be for others
• God is for our enemies
• Jesus proves that God is for us

See you there!!