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I'm a very determined kind of individual. Sometimes my determination is misplaced and things get very ugly. But, sometimes my determination leads to laughter, deep thoughts, and words on paper.

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Thursday, January 15, 2009

Last Days



If you feel like you are getting a bit out of touch with the urgency of the Gospel, read some of Joel Rosenberg's books. It will remind you how our lives are but a vapor and this world we live in is going to see very terrible times in the end.

"To misunderstand the nature and threat of evil is to risk being blindsided by it."
This quote from Joel Rosenberg's book, "The Last Days," has spurred a series of reflections. Are we ever called to tolerate evil? When God says in Matthew 5:44 to, "love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you," what exactly did He have in mind... tangibly? I know this may seem a world away, but as I read several books at once (of course!), I know that in the spiritual realm, every battle is connected.

How are we misunderstanding evil in our lives? I really believe that a spiritual battle is being waged, but I wonder what evil I look at and underestimate... that will soon blindside the denial right out of me. I don't think Westerners think enough about the power of God over this evil. Instead we think, "Out of sight, out of mind." The only problem is that ignorance is exactly how Satan quietly gains ground.

I don't think ignorance is bliss. I think ignorance is the misguided calm before the casualty.

sidenote: I went over to Joel Rosenberg's website to check out the man behind the stories and was almost as intrigued by all the news this man is getting as I was with his page-turning fiction.

1 comment:

Debbie said...

Caroline~ I miss you! It was so good to see you when you were home at Christmas! I love your blog! I actually started one and want your permission to copy some of your ideas?? I also listed the Rosenberg books and his blog as I am convinced he is a wise man and that the LORD made me aware of him so I will have the information as history continues to unfold! It never occured to me however, to put a picture of the cover of the books on the webpage...it looks great! I've read the fiction series and also Epicenter! Amazing!
I think of you so often and pray for you and the ministry you have there in Honduras. Thank you for specific ideas on how to help in practical ways! Coffee! Isn't God good to let coffee lovers have a way to help those in need by purchasing something they love? And jewelry too!
Take care...thanks for doing this blog. I'm encouraged every time I read it.
Love you ~ Debbie