From the beginning man has said to God, “Stay out of our affairs!” From the beginning God has said to man: I will come and gather what is rightfully Mine. I am Life. Your entirety belongs to me. You will certainly appear before me to give account for every word and deed you have done. … Continue reading
The Sending
Take your eyes off the things that are broken. For to ponder these things is sadness without repair. Let your ears forget the noise of the crash. Let your eyes cease to remember the shattered pieces on the floor. The Fullness of Life stands at the door. Turn to see how He watches you. Send … Continue reading
If the things of Christianity and the nature of sin as exposed in the gospel does not stab you to the heart, that ought to stab you to the heart!
Gold
What happened to the gold the Nazis took from the mouth of God’s people? Was it not melted down and sent into the treasuries of the world? Will you have a love for gold? Will you desire the riches of this world? Do you realize what such a love means? Not only might it do … Continue reading
Why Now?
All day long you go about your business, as if all you have to fear is the safety of your goods and your health. I hear you, people of the world, I hear the noise of your machines. I hear the words of songs that should never be sung. I see how you parade around … Continue reading
Inhumane Cruelty
The world is cruel and inhumane. By the structures of its society it creates incredible need. So it rakes in money for police, psychologists, psychiatrists, and all manner of medical profession. It creates all kinds of instruments for dealing with food, clothing, and housing. Still it makes no headway against the horror it creates. Then … Continue reading