At-One-Ment with Real Jesus

This week, we'll look at the word "atonement" up close and personal.  What makes up that word?  Is it just a "this for that" kind of thing?  What's underneath all that baggage (some not so great) that it often carries?  Think about it this way: At-One-Ment.  Being literally At One with Real Jesus, because that's the goal, the mission, of Real Jesus and His love-power.  At one with the power of love itself.  First, we'll listen in to a group talking about how the cradle and cross of Jesus are connected forever - at one - to continually connect and empower us to love.  Then picture a student chaplain entering a secure forensic unit in a mental hospital - only to be greeted with, "...so glad to meet you!  I'm Jesus Christ, but you can call me J.C. if you want.  What?  And we'll meet some folks in an addiction recovery group who realize the power of this "at-one-ment" in the face of temptations to "do stupid".  Finally, we'll see the amazing difference a member of a mission team makes as he steadfastly acts out his "at-one-ment" with Real Jesus - no matter what anyone else says.  Now that's the real power of "at-one-ment" with Real Jesus!