1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Don't Miss It | Psalm 78:1–7 &amp;amp; Matthew 25:1–13 What happens when our efforts to get everything right distract us from what matters most? In Jesus' parable of the ten bridesmaids, five are prepared for the bridegroom's arrival, while five discover that their lamps are running out of oil. It's a familiar story about readiness, but Rev. Lucy Baum invites us to hear it through the joy and anticipation of a wedding celebration. What does it mean to keep our lamps burning when we feel spiritually exhausted? How do we remain open to the Holy Spirit when there is no simple formula for faith? Lucy reminds us that we are called to shine with God's love, to wait together, and to remember what kind of story we're in. Because the heart of the story isn't our ability to get everything right. It's the joy of being with God. Preached at First Presbyterian Church of Charlotte on November 8, 2026. Say Grace http://firstprescharlotte.libsyn.com/site <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/43725574/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/101823/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/208800619