Grief

Sometimes the news comes quick. Sometimes the news comes slow. No matter how or when it comes, grief travels in the wake of the news. Grief is heavy, weighty, a burden, especially when it involves someone deeply loved. Grief is not meant to be carried alone. It’s too heavy and may last a while—and that’s ok. That’s what family and friends are for, to share the load. Jesus stood outside the tomb of his friend and wept but He did not weep alone. It was a deep, human moment. “ Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted ” (Matt 5:4). If anyone knows how we feel in grief, it’s Him. But His grief did not linger long, as at the mention of his name, Lazarus came forth. We are not meant to dwell in grief, but should leave room enough for it. Let it run its course. Like the song says, “ Every Storm Runs Out Of Rain .” Another song says, “ The storm We will dance as it breaks The storm It will give as it takes And all of our pain is washed away Don't cry or be afraid Some things...

Bothersome observations

Scripture quoting is now being equated with plagiarism, being non-original, and close-mindedness to new and continuing revelation;

I hear more on universalism, less on eternal punishment;

More on the mercy of God, less on His wrath;

More on free will, less on responsibility;

More on destiny, less on Sovereignty;

More on maintaining "the walk," less on growing in faith or warnings against backsliding;

More on getting through our stuff, less on divine healing and deliverance;

More on convention, less on conviction;

More on time management, less on Sabbath and Sabbath-breaking;

More on leaving the past behind, less on the Second Coming;

More on managing your money, less on the stewardship of all God has entrusted;

More on "the cutting edge", less from the cutting edge;

More pointing to the Bible, less pointing from the Bible;

More on method, less on message.

“Know this also, that in the last days grievous times will be at hand. For men will be self-lovers, money-lovers, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, without natural affection, unyielding, false accusers, without self-control, savage, despisers of good, traitors, reckless, puffed up, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness, but denying the power of it; even turn away from these.” 2Ti 3:1-5

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