In the end, I realize I am just a single person with little ability to influence anyone in the direction of what is true. Without God empowering what I am learning, there is no hope it can really change me or anyone else. We are entering the letters of Paul in our 27/90 readings and this will be a most challenging month of reading and thinking. I had considered saving the more difficult readings for small groups but have decided that would not be beneficial for the whole church. Over the next few weeks I plan to be as bold as Paul. Rather than lead us to truth in subtlety, I will be running full force into it.
This week I plan to lay a foundation for the rest of the writings of Paul and I hope for our lives. Please read Romans 1:1-2:4 before church. Next week, November 5, will be PG 13 as I talk about marriage, human sexuality and the call to holiness in our world. Please read 1 Corinthians 3:16, 1 Corinthians 6:12-7:40. Small children should go to Promiseland. Teens and maybe even preteens should be in church with you. Be prepared to converse with your family about the teaching. Parents, use your discretion. Husbands bring your wives and wives your husbands.
~Grace & Peace~