The dark is simply incompatible with light, and the beautiful, elegant, uncomplicated consequence of introducing light is that we don't then have to do anything about the dark - because it is simply gone.
We know that in everything God works for good with those who love him, who are called according to his purpose. For those whom he foreknew he also…
So take pause today, take a long deep breath, let the anger and the disappointment and the sadness be redirected for this moment, and invite the good news and the promise of light and grace to wash over you and bring you hope.
Some people explain the work of Jesus as standing between humankind and an angry God - as a kind of buffer, persuading God not to destroy us. But Jesus is God, there is no opposition or conflict within the Godhead! Jesus is God's love manifest in human form. Jesus offers salvation because reconciliation is God's will for me and for you.
The environment is a huge piece of the complex puzzle that contributes to making us whole people. In Romans 8 Paul points out how the entire created order is waiting for us (people) to "get it" to the extent that redemption is our way of life
As the beginning (the Big Bang) obviously predates the advent of humankind, it follows that we would not even exist if it were not for this movement into disorder.
I'm sure some golf fundamentalist with a legalistic heart would happily argue the point in favor of strict and unwavering adherence to the letter of the law. To which I say, Good luck with that.
What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? - Romans 8:31 One of…
But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you. I praise God for what he has promised. I trust in God, so…
That's how life should be. Teamwork; engaging the challenges and the opportunities together; mutual encouragement; building one another up; always moving forward toward the goal, enjoying the journey; being strong where another is weak; making the best out of any situation...
