Endings - True Truth

“We know that no one who is born of God sins; but He who was born of God keeps him and the evil one does not touch him. We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one. And we know that the Son of God has come, and has given us understanding, in order that we might know Him who is true, and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life. Little children guard yourselves from idols.” I John 5:18-21

“For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires, and turn away their ears from the truth, and will turn aside to myths. But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfil your ministry.” II Timothy 4:3-5

I had a wonderful chat with an old friend in the States yesterday and the topic of what’s gone wrong in America came up. We considered many things, but concluded some generalities: they have exchanged the true Truth for a lie of the idols of instant gratification, competition, preoccupation with things and self, and no time for family. Tony Compolo wrote about it perfectly in his book, “Who Switched the Price Tags?”

Stay near God's Word. Take care. Your servant & friend in Christ, Darlene

PS: Ongoing prayer requests: Healing of Barb and Gary, who lost their jobs; wisdom for doctors caring for: David, Adrian, Randy and Michael. The Kossallys and me during some big changes. For a new work project for me. Praise: Lyle’s brother (out of hospital, learning to stand again).