in Christ

Last night teaching a review of Romans 5-8, I was struck by the contrast of who we were before Christ lifted us out of the slave market of sin.  Obeying only the lusts of sin -- we were mastered by that which leads only to death -- and yet we felt so free and self-reliant.  What an awful lie!!  We couldn't see the dark condition of our souls --- but thanks be to God!  He looked at that which makes Him sick and has mercy on us -- how can that be?  Incredibly our Savior was willing to search us out, grab us up by the heart and carry us to freedom because of His great love!  May we completely surrender to such kindness and love ; )

off to Russia

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I leave Monday to go and join the work to orphans in Kursk, Russia : )

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why?

Romans 6:21
"Therefore what benefit were you then deriving from the things of which you are now ashamed? 
For the outcome of those things is death."

Why do I attribute benefit to things that harm me?

Why do I think that "one more" or "just this once" the things that make me ashamed will not bite back?

Sin hidden in the dark eats at me like cancer -- tearing at my mind and heart.
Throw it into the Light -- confess and agree with God -- turn from the awful thing -- and be healed!

Let us throw off the sin that so easily entangles us and live lives worthy of the high cost of Jesus!

The King is Worthy!!!