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In the words of my boys, the stadium was lit!

Fans were hyped, jerseys everywhere, chants echoing in the air. But amidst the madness, Dallas and I shared a secret mission: soak up some Messi magic and maybe learn a thing or two about greatness.

Then it happened – With the score tied 1-1, Messi pulled back and sent that ball flying like it had a GPS to the top corner of the net.

The crowd went wild and I’m pretty sure my jaw hit the ground…As we shuffled out of the stadium after the game, still buzzing from the excitement, everyone seemed to be in awe of the legend. Inter Miami ended with the win, 3-2, but even Sporting fans were pumped about the experience.

I am positive kids all over KC were inspired to work harder and train more often…simply because they have been influenced by one of the best ever.

At the same time, when it comes to remaining steadfast in our faith, we also need to pursue the best influences. This Sunday I look forward to sharing a sermon from Philippians 3:17-21 entitled, “Living in light of eternity: An Influenced Life.” We will spend the majority of our time reflecting on what it means to follow faithful examples.

Learning not only who to follow but also how to become a person worth following as we follow Jesus.

I can’t wait to share more, but you have to come Sunday at 8:00, 9:15 (Full KidCity available), or 10:45 am (Full KidCity available), or you can watch the Livestream on YouTube (Like and Subscribe) or Facebook at 9:15 am. Additionally, we are also publishing our sermons on Spotify.

If you are looking to be a better footballer, I suggest imitating Messi, but if you are looking to remain steadfast in your Christian faith, follow Paul as he follows Christ.

Have a great evening,

Troy