First, let me say that the previous blogs of GFI Board members (Mark (February) and Nancy (March)) are truthful and honest. The message to ‘Stand Firm’ and the message for ‘Easter’ evoke hope and inspiration in a fallen world. It occurs to me that most of our Global Faith audience that would read these inspiring messages are Christian and possess a saving faith in Jesus Christ. However, in these days, it is also true that not all proclaimed ‘Christians’ actually read the truth of His Word or they do not attend a church where actual truth is spoken. In the world today, much is made of the “love” of God rather than the “truth” of God. It is implied by the love of God, that people have license to carry out their lives as ‘they’ see fit. God is a God of love, so how can anything done in the name of “love” be wrong? This simply is errant and misguided thinking.

Happy New Year….again!  It is just another year; another month, right?  It is 2024 and it is January.  January is a month that most of us dread.  What is “happy” about January?  January is long.  It can be cold.  It can be dark.  There could be an El Niño winter with above average temperatures and precipitation (in the form of snow).  Some of us might enjoy the time and brief season of restoration.  It is a season to hibernate and to rest before the coming business and excitement of spring.  It is a time to set goals, to plan, to resolve to incorporate changes and perhaps fresh, new behaviors into our lives.