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Saturday, October 10, 2015

Preparing for Winter

19 people from Mount O spent a cool morning this morning cutting and delivering firewood to widows and others in the community. We thank God for strength and safety and for all those who helped. 10 truckloads were delivered.




 

Pastor's Penpoint - "Church Mice" - October 2015

"Keep yourselves in God's love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life." (Titus 1:21)

Fall (or Autumn) is my favorite season of the year. I enjoy wearing sweaters, seeing God's tapestry and mastery on display in the leaves that turn and soup weather.

For many, fall is a season that brings sadness as winter is right around the corner. I recently heard someone say fall reminds them that as humans we have fallen short of the glory of new life that we have been given - and is celebrated in the spring of the year.

While I confess I did not fully understand their thought, I empathized with them that as those who are redeemed, the enemy continues to whisper is our ear, saying we are not good enough and reminding us of our past. The fact is, being a Christian does not mean perfection. No one is perfect; we all have fallen at one point or another.

Our hope is, however, as Christians we believe that God extended His lovingkindness and forgiveness to us who are unworthy when His Son Jesus was nailed on the cross. God's love will continue to be available for us, though we can never deserve it. All we need to do is believe and accept that love.

Do we truly believe that God washes away all sin or only the sins that we believe are forgivable? This season, get out a bit and marvel at God's creating and artwork. Marvel as well at what the Master is creating in you. As you have probably heard it said before, "When the enemy tried to remind you of your past - remind the enemy of his future!"

Loving while waiting...
~ Pastor Todd