A God Of The Heart : Epilogue - Keith Hall

I wanted to revisit this topic briefly and tie up a few loose ends. I've been talking about God's desire to rule in our hearts and that this is something He requires from us. That is even evidenced in the plan for salvation in the transition from the law to grace. The inherent weakness of the law was,that even when adhered to,it produced no change in the heart of the individual. A cycle of sin followed by sacrifice,and repeated ad infinitum may have satisfied the law's requirements but nowhere did it afford the intimate relationship that I believe God desires with each of us. I worked with one Catholic lady a while back whose son was attending Christian bible based activities. Being Catholic,this was already a matter of concern to her. While I was attempting to witness to her she complained that her son came home and said to her that you could have a real relationship with God and it could be just like a close friendship. He could literally talk to Him and everything. She was worried that he was getting his head filled with such crazy thoughts. When I told her that her son was correct and that God not only allows this type of relationship, he desires it, the confusion in her eyes was evident. She could only concieve of a God who was distant and unapproachable and that if anything should transpire of a personal nature between Him and her it must be conducted through a priest. Does that sound familiar ? It would be sin, confess (sacrifice), and repeat ad infinitum with no real commitment or relationship of the heart. The more things change, the more they remain the same.

Mission's Thanksgiving Dinner

Yesterday, made me very proud to be a member of the MISSION. We had a great turn out for the Thanksgiving Dinner at the Quality Inn. I am sure there was well over 100 people served. We had many first time guests to meet our church family. Special thanks goes out to all who helped yesterday, wether cooking, cleaning, setting up, or serving. We couldn't do all this without your help. Several families had pictures taken and they should be available for viewing by December 3. Thanks Mission you make me proud of my church family.

Steve