Think About It

Christians are often heard to say that they can’t wait until the Second Coming of the Lord. We believe in the rewards of heaven and we also look forward to the time when our suffering is over. Whether it is our own personal struggles like health and finances or growing weary of the prevalence of evil in the world, we can see the value of the coming of the end of the world as we know it. Now, while there is something to be said for the hope that comes with the Second Coming, there is also value to the Lord waiting to bring this era to an end. You see for every day He waits there are thousands of people who are saved. Each day, people believe the gospel of Jesus Christ and become His disciples. Just imagine how many more people will be joining us in heaven because God waited? It is easy (and natural) so see God’s actions in light of how they impact us, but when we expand our view we might be able to make sense of God hesitance to end the world. Yes, Christian life can be challen

The XXXIII Olympiad is underway in Paris.   There will always be controversy in any modern international event; but there is still something special about the world coming together to celebrate worldwide competition.   Sure, I like seeing the USA gather up medals, but to me the Olympics have always been about something beyond winning and losing.   It is seeing someone from a small nation participating on the international stage for their 15 minutes of fame.   It is about watching as participants come together and celebrate the victories of their teammates and console their competitors who gave it their best efforts but lost.   It is witnessing the underdogs pull off an unexpected victory and watching as people from around the world honor the world’s best and acknowledge the efforts of even those who come in last.     When the Olympics come around I feel a resurgence of some deep-seeded optimism hidden away somewhere inside me and hope that in some small way every two years the Olympi