“That's a little harsh, isn't it?”

God's view of sin is expounded upon in Romans 1:18-32. This past Tuesday, I took the liberty of making the passage real personal to me. I replaced all the external pronouns for personal pronouns and replace the sins that I do have for sin that I didn't have. (I'm not a homosexual, but am lustful and gave my purity in body, mind and spirit to someone it didn't belong to fulfill my fleshly desires). This passage explains that God's wrath comes down from heaven toward my behavior and that I am foolish because in my flesh I reject the truth of God. One woman pointed out that it was a little harsh for me to say that about myself. Perhaps it is harsh, but God is holy and pure and can not look upon anything sinful without being angry. He formed me and made me to His image and I continue to dishonor Him following my own path.
Thankfully God loves his creation – loves me – enough to provide relief. Verse 16 and 17 tells us the Good News of Jesus Christ has the power of God for salvation. Seeing a need for salvation starts by being honest with who and what I am before a holy mighty God.


Announcements
-November 27th we will be decorating the church to celebrate “The Gift” during our time together.
-December 4th Carthage Parade: Serving Hot Chocolate, coffee and cookies at the highway property. Make a batch or 2 of cookies and come join the fun serving our friends and neighbors.

Who's a hero?

As I write this, I have several people on my heart who I'm calling out for in intercessory prayer to God. In most cases these folks need love and encouragement in spite of their circumstances or how they got to the place where they are. I'm praying, “God send a hero.”

I'm reminded of the greatest hero: Lord Jesus Christ. There was a time when religious leaders brought a woman before the Lord who had committed adultery wanting to stone her. It was a test for what Jesus would do. Would He Forgive her or condemn her? Jesus said, “Let him without sin cast the first stone.” He stooped to write in the sand. While he was writing in the sand, the accusers silently left, one by one. When Christ looked up, there was not one left. “Where are your accusers now?, He said to the woman, "Neither do I condemn you. Go, and sin no more.”

Any one of those accusers could have used the opportunity to be a hero and put into place circumstances in this woman's life to help her. When someone is having hardship in their life it behooves us to act like our Saviour who forgives without condemnation. Be a hero - look for ways to be a hero in other people's lives. Your Lord is.

Beautiful Weekend

We are blessed to have such a wonderful family at the Chapel. It was a great weekend of worship and fellowship. It charges me and helps me prepare for Tuesday. In Romans this week we will explore God's opinion on sin and find common ground as TOGETHER WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE and learn why I try to work toward transforming my thoughts and heart into living the fact that there in no us and them only WE! See you Tuesday at 6:30.

Thanks to Theresa, Gwen and Katrina for your expert wrapping abilities! We will also discuss ways we can participate in decorating the church for Christmas and being a blessing for others at the Carthage Parade at the property on 24/27 as people wait for the parade to start.

Please pray for Alysa as there is concern for her head growth and for her parents as they start the test procedures for answers. Seek the Great Physician to heal this baby.

I want to meet you.

Just wanted to introduce myself. If you are new woman to the Chapel, let's get together. Ladies Bible Study meets every Tuesday night, 6:30pm. Come as you are and connect with women who understand and want to grow in community and faith.

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