Sometimes, I get surprised by my own writing! The other day I got an Unlocked magazine with one of my teen devotions in it. I’d already forgotten that I’d written it for them so it was a fun surprise!
Then, we’ve been having some gorgeous northern lights lately. My phone doesn’t capture the full color and beauty that many cameras do, but I’ve sure enjoyed getting to see them even if I can’t fully capture them on camera.
Being fall, it’s harvest time! But when you have a field of oat bales needing to be picked up, and it’s raining, and your usual crew is all busy, what do you do?
Dad stopped in the house to see if anyone was available to drive tractor, and naturally, my sister volunteered me.
It had been a long time since I’d driven tractor, but I enjoyed being able to step away from the news, and just enjoy being a part of harvest.
I had the easy job, just driving a straight line, while Dad had the running around picking up bales and stacking them job.
And of course, as the world continues its battle against Christ, I’ve been challenged to remember why I’m here as a Christian. And Charlie said it best, “God, use me…”
What about Melissa and Mark Wortman?
ReplyDeleteThank you for mentioning them. It was truly a tragedy, and I feel for their families.
DeleteThe two questions that come up with this are 1) Why aren't I making a big deal online to honor their lives and memory in the same way I talk about Charlie Kirk?
My answer? I didn't know them, and so while I feel loss for their family, I can't grieve for every death I hear about in the same way. It shocked me, and was sad, but I didn't know them, and hadn't been personally challenged by their lives. Charlie Kirk was someone who had impacted my life personally, and challenged me to share Christ in love. So his death was a lot more personal to me. Especially since he was so close to my age. It's the difference between reading an obituary for a stranger and feeling shock and sadness for them, and finding out a good friend died. Your reaction is different.
The second question is, does this change my feelings on our second amendment rights?
My answer? No. I love history, and before guns were invented, murder and violence was still a problem. You can outlaw all the guns and knives in the world, and there will still be tragic deaths and violence. Even in the Bible, there are multiple murders and suicides, and none of them were gun-violence. Guns don't jump out of a cabinet and kill people. They have to be pointed, and fired by a person. So, the problem, is the hearts of people.
The problem is when people are filled with hate, and anger, and doing what they want, instead of following God, and accepting his love, joy, and peace.
Yes, I grieve for all who lose loved ones. Yes, I want to see people having their hearts changed by God so they choose love, and yes, because I was so challenged by Charlie's life, I've been challenged by his death as well, to let God use me for his will in whatever way He can.
Thank you for your reply.
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