"I asked her what most Americans would think as they saw judgement beginning? Her reply was that most Americans would close their eyes and blindly go on as if nothing was wrong, as if nothing had changed. I said, "But of course the Christians will see that something is wrong because such a tragedy happened in this country."
And so right she was, indeed.
For a brief period of time after 9-11 people's introspection made them realize of their own sins and the evil out there intent on killing us. But for a brief period only as we are now back into the normal routine of sinning.
Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones, QUIX. I disagree quite a bit on what you have to say on these threads, but I think you're a man of faith and a good man. I'd like to take this opportunity to retract any statements that might have been injurious toward you and ask for forgiveness.
Again, Merry Christmas to you and your Mom.
No sweat.
I forgive you. Such are minor things, though they don't feel wonderful at the time. But I, too am plenty flawed too, as is obvious, and do not relate to others near as lovingly and perfectly as I'd prefer to.
And bless you and your loved ones this CHRISTmas season, too.
Mother has been plagued with a fierce itch that has caused her to claw sores in her skin. It's been hard to find a good med. Finally a cortizone seems to be working most of the time. But it makes her crazier.
The MD warned dad it would make her crazy. I asked dad how you could tell a med had made a crazy person crazy. Sadly, it was obvious. She insisted periodically about every 90 seconds to "Get Bonnie!" "Where's Bonnie?" etc. A 10 year younger adopted sister of mine who committed suicide about 4 years ago. Never a dull moment, it seems! So, win some, lose some. God's grace is promised to be sufficient--whether it always feels like it at the time, or not.
Thanks for your caring concern. It helps significantly.
I don't care THAT much how much a given individual agrees or disagree. I mostly want to expose people to grounds for faith; to encouragements to draw closer to God; to provoke unto love and good works etc. That I do poorly but I do what I can do.
I know that many things that have been repeatedly proven in my life remain mystifying to heresay to even perceived as demonic in others' lives. It's always been so. Many prophetic types and 'operating-in-Acts/Corinthians-gifts-of-The-Spirit' types nowadays were fiercely hostile to such in years past--until God hit them over the head with HIS REALITY somewhat akin to Paul on the Damascus road.
I realize that God has His own timing and priorities for such things in each life. I just feel His press to offer some parts of the puzzle now and then for Holy Spirit to at least have those puzzle pieces as grist for the mill in the lives exposed to same. The results are His business.
Blessings,
LUB,