Kevin was in Colossians 3:1-15 this morning, preaching about putting off sin and putting on the qualities that reflect Christ in our lives. I always think of my friend, mentor, and partner in ministry, Linda, when I read this passage, because she and I memorized it together a few years ago. Kevin pointed out that making yourself accountable to a brother or sister in Christ is so important in the continual process of putting off old sinful habits and putting on the character of Christ. So it was also meaningful for him that our friend Kendell, Kevin's accountability partner from Casper, was visiting us this weekend!
Kevin shared a fun illustration of this passage with a pumpkin this morning which can be a fun family activity for this time of year. He said we are like pumpkins, and on the inside, we're full of sin - goopy, and, if you ask Naomi, pretty stinky.
When Christ saves us, He begins the process of cleaning out the inside. But it is a process that takes time and work. It requires cutting into the heart with the "sword" of the Word. With the new, clean inside, He puts in His light. He uses his word and His plan to carve character into us. And when He carves out the character, His light shines through us. 
This pumpkin is extra joyful!
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