I have long tried to find an underlying theme that encapsulates a permanent perspective I have that permeates most everything I write. It came to me this morning. And so today I begin an online journey to address issues in American society and the rest of the world from the point of view of truth.
The truth is that we are a lost society and a lost world. The problem is that we refuse to see that.
As a former engineer, I recall the basic element in problem-solving equations: First identify the problem. We don’t like to do that in America. Looking at problems is often deemed too pessimistic. We would rather offer a combined glance at the problem together with a full glare upon some optimistic outlook. Focusing on problems doesn’t help resolve anything, we say, and it makes us feel bad.
But the problems are too numerous to ignore. And we see evidence of them growing around us daily. We see: violence in epidemic proportions, drug and alcohol addiction, child abandonment, family dissolution, widespread failure of the public education system, government malfeasance and abuse of power, America’s covert and overt military and political operations subverting the sovereignty of many nations around the globe, and we see the church established by Jesus Christ involved in an adulterous relationship with the world and its governments.
In short, we see dead people walking in the dark … pretending to be well-informed and well-adjusted, without need of saving grace much less a gracious Savior.
By identifying the problems in specific terms, we can come to a realization of the solution. Overall, the answer is we are in need of a Savior, since we cannot save ourselves from certain doom. In the short run, that Savior has given us insight and understanding into the problems we experience day to day — from marriage and family problems to societal situations. Unfortunately, many still lack the ability to see or hear. And that’s the reason for this blog.
I will tackle problems of a wide variety: national and international news issues, relationships, marital issues, children & family, education, war, religion and politics. In addressing the problems I see, I will offer some insight based upon my perspective. I invite you to do the same in response.
Beware that in my underlying theme — I see dead people — there is hope. You see, God sees dead people too. That’s why He sent His Son to save us. Save us from what, you might ask? Our own sinful nature, which convicts us. Jesus is the saving grace that offers us the gift of life in the face of a death sentence. And what awaits us beyond that is so horrific that Jesus was willing to offer Himself as an innocent sacrifice to save us from such damnation.
Of course, there will be those who think they have done such good in this world that in the Day of Judgment, they will be able to point to their deeds and proclaim that they have done well. Jesus has already warned us that such an approach will be met with a dismissal.
Today, we see evidence of those who speak of their charitable giving, their efforts to uplift the poor and their service to the community. While those are good things we need to do, some of those same people also help support liars, thieves and murderers who use lofty political positions to project their power and force their will upon others. America herself proclaims to be the greatest nation on earth, ignoring the warning that whoever exalts himself will be lowered and whoever considers himself the greatest is considered the least in heaven.
The blood of millions is on our hands. As Americans, we have the power to hold our leaders accountable. We have the authority to change our government if it fails to reflect what we, the people, desire. Therefore, when our government undermines and overthrows other governments, when it murders innocent people, secretly kidnaps, imprisons and tortures, who do we charge with blame? How do we escape the shame and guilt of allowing our government to kill hundreds of thousands, force millions to flee and cause untold chaos and havoc over many years while we complain of high gas prices?
Who will accept our excuse of ignorance when the evidence of what our government does is all around, yet willingly ignored? How will we answer when we are asked why we failed to question the liars and dig deep for the truth?
The business of life distracts us and keeps us from discovering the truths hidden beneath piles of propaganda. But my spirit compels me to serve Christ by sharing the focus and insight on the truth that He has provided me. This I will do in my blog.
I pray that you will join me in this quest to shine the light of truth upon the persuasive pervasiveness of evil, in order that the dead may know there is a beacon of light shining in the darkness for all to see. No, that light doesn’t emanate from America. It is the glory of Jesus Christ.
