Snapshots and Synapses

I've recently heard comments from different Christians that God’s wrath will be coming to this nation because of the recent decision striking down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and the resultant federal sanctioning of homosexual marriage. I think this statement distorts the truth a bit, and I believe God wants me to write about this issue. I don’t want to come across as critical of others or to close doors on relationships for both now and in the future. However, I do want to be faithful to my God and King and I want to share truth with those who are, like me, seeking to live in truth and love. For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes… (Romans 1:16) It all started when as a nation, as a culture, and as Christians, we forgot the power and importance of truth. We decided that, at least in some areas of our lives, it would be more convenient to live as if “truth” were relative rather than absolute. Now...

I remember hearing a conversation years ago:      “The early Christians believed Christ was returning in their lifetime, but that was 2000 years ago. How can we think that He’ll return in our life?” said the younger man.      “That’s true,” responded the older of the two, “And scripture tells us that no man knows the day nor the hour of His return. But we DO know His return is closer today than it was yesterday.” That conversation impacted my way of seeing things. The simple truth is that He will return, and it doesn’t matter how long we’ve waited. The day of His return is looked forward to by believers, but there’s a side of it that we need to consider: a day of wrath is also associated with His return. It’s a day when there is no longer hope for those who have refused to yield to His authority.  Do not gloat when your enemy falls; when they stumble, do not let your heart rejoice… (Proverbs 24:17) Revelations 8 describes the intense ...