For Horatio Spafford to be able to write this most beautiful song, which I just listened to, after losing his four daughters in the blink of an eye is truly amazing. Faith is a remarkable thing, a guiding light in even the darkest of times.
The world is headed for a disaster like never seen before and unless things change very shortly the human race may find itself on bended knees praying to a God that has been ignored by so many.
It seems that darkness has set upon us all with very little hope of turning things around. Every life is precious but the lives of so many are taken with no regard for what will follow.
As the essence of what a family should be all about has taken a back seat, civility has been obliterated by the lack of values.
Old-fashioned worked so well in the past, so why not give it a go once again?
Thank you for the reply, and I read it to Marian, needless to say that she is mightily impressed by your truth Rob. That hymn and also "How Great is our God" featured prominently in my sermons, and we like the Louis Giglio version. We still sing it in our home studies, and I only preach now on invite, as I was told that I am "over the hill", the formal retirement age is 65, and I am a wee bit older than that :))
I think that regardless of our modern "progress", history will repeat itself, as people just refuse to learn the lessons. It is the same with regards to our God, as to many He is only a fable.
Oh yes, war is terrible, and especially with nuclear threats now entering the fray. Entire cities can be destroyed instantly and all in the name of what? Sheer destructive madness and the would be winner will also be the loser.
Values and morals are all regarded as old fashioned, and the new way is pride and zero tolerance. Love was cast out of the window and replaced with hatred and revenge.
!PIZZA !LOLZ and !LUV
Age is nothing but a number. Passion for what one does does not cease just because we age. What does happen is that we get wiser with the passing of time, at least some of us do.
Money drives war as those involved with making weapons, big corporations rub their hands together as they line their pockets with blood-stained wealth.
There is a song by King Crimson, I don't recall exactly what song it is, but one line says, You can't take it with you when you go. People need to realize this truth. The things you do take with you when you go are your actions while on this earth. These will be what you will be judged on.
Everything you and Marion do for so many others is extraordinary and these actions not only help those you serve but they inspire me to be a better individual.
I agree, and it's that wisdom that is the important factor. So many prefer not to learn their lessons in their past, and they live in a continuous circle by making the same mistakes.
Consider this, some countries sit on huge stockpiles of arms, and with their economies in a bad shape, the danger is that they will have to start retrenching the staff at the munitions factories. Another issue is that the stockpiles of arms face a danger of expiry, and they might soon be listed for destruction. So, what will be a logical answer to this dilemma. Simple. Start a war somewhere.
You can't take it with you when you go. So true, as you came in with nothing, and you will go out with nothing. A saying that I often repeated in my sermons, and I also liked to mention the reality of sin and hell, to the dislike of the resident ministers, as they liked to preach comfortable sermons in order to keep their congregations happy. I think that they held a party when I retired :))
We know your hearts, and they are good, that's why you guys and your family are blessed, and we only do what we can for others. Thank you, guys, for all of the much needed support, and know that we see you as partners in our work. So, the credit of our work goes firstly to our Father in Heaven, and then to our partners.
Blessing to all.
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To paint a rosy picture, one that avoids the truth is really a disservice. I guess that if you tell folks what they want to hear they will keep coming back.
The other ministers may have been happy to see you go, but in the long run, it is their loss.
Being a partner in your guy's mission to help others is an honor!
Well, the Lord decides on our comings and goings, and my time was up with no regrets. The truth cannot be hidden, as sooner or later it will be revealed, so it's out of my hands now and it's another closed chapter in my life.
Fortunately, I was led to start Papillon and the battle continues, but it's a battle that we love, and you guys are worthy partners.
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