​Pastor' Thoughts - March

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“By the sweat of your brow will you have food to
eat until you return to the ground from which
you were made. For you were made from dust,
and to dust you will return.” Genesis 3:19

This is what God said to Adam when he an Eve sinned in the
garden. This is what is said on Ash Wednesday when we
receive the ashes. Lent is a time of cleansing and
remembering. Some of us give up something that might be
keeping us from being close to God. Some of us will start a
new practice to draw closer to God.

When I was growing up I usually gave up something I loved
to do or eat. I love chocolate. The point being, giving up
chocolate was a sacrifice for me. But to draw closer to God
we need to do something, in my humble opinion, that will be
a sacrifice. I will confess, I have failed at this at times.
But I continue to try.

Death began because of sin. Eternal life comes from
believing Jesus is the Son of God. Lent is a time to prepare
for Easter. A time to cleanse our hearts and minds.
Remember His sacrifice as you prepare your heart for the
celebration of Jesus’ resurrection.