thinking out loud
thinking out loud
Christ Community Church of the South Hills
Blessed & Broken (3): The God Who Sees the Outcast
27 minutes Posted Jun 21, 2026 at 4:41 pm.
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In this message, Richie Reeder preaches from Genesis 21 on the story of Hagar and Ishmael, showing how God sees, hears, and provides for those who have been pushed to the margins. He explores themes of broken families, rejection, and being an outcast, connecting the biblical narrative to the painful but familiar experiences many carry today. Richie concludes by emphasizing that even when others cast us out, God does not cast us aside, and he invites listeners to both recognize God's provision in their own deserts and pursue those who have been forgotten.