I'm back

I am going to try to post blogs on a regular basis.  I have so much that I want to say, but find that I am hesitant because of my many friends who cannot help but become critical of viewpoints other than theirs, be they politically right or left or religiously Christian or any other of a host of faiths (or no faith at all).

We are living in a very uncivil period in our national life.  This not Donald Trump's fault.  Donald Trump is a symptom, not a cause.  He reflects the confusion and anger that is rife in our society.  As a nation we have lost our bearings.   Even the church has fallen captive to the times and is drifting from pillar to post.

One of my favorite Scriptures for these times is the following: "But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ..." (Phil 3:20 ESV)

I value my relationship with Jesus Christ above all else.  It grounds me like nothing else.  Jesus tells us to keep our eyes and hearts fixed on the Kingdom of God:

(Matt 6:33–34 ESV)
6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
6:34 Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.

We have more than enough troubles for today.  We need to keep focused on what matters most, and that is the rule and reign of Jesus Christ.