Upside Down

Seth has been teaching a class on Revelation for our little church. Have I mentioned how proud I am of him? Not many men would be willing to tackle such a difficult and controversial subject - nor could they do it with such insight, enthusiasm, and fairness. He is doing a great job!

Last night we were studying chapter nine, and got side-tracked (which isn't unusual for our group). We started talking about the deceptiveness of sin. We talked about how easy it is to think something is beautiful, powerful, lovely, and good - when in fact it is dangerous, distracting, and harmful. It is easy to get upside-down, thinking that what is evil is good and what is good is evil. At times it almost seems too easy, doesn't it?

Hebrews 5 offers us hope, however, saying that putting the Word into practice can help us discern between good and evil. It's God's special Word that can help discern right from wrong, evil from good, truth from life-killing lies. May God give us all the grace and balance that we need to stay upright in this very off-kilter world.

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On a lighter note:

Isn't this a sweet picture - my flirty, little cuddly girl who just started giving kisses. Wow, I love her! (By the way, whose ugly feet are those? I'll give you one guess.)