A Turn Around

In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea. And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Matthew 3:1-2

John the Baptist's business was to call men to repent of their sins. Admit a second thought, to correct the errors of the first--an afterthought. Consider your ways, change your minds; you have thought amiss; think again, and think right.

The change of the mind produces a change of the way. Those who are truly sorry for what they have done amiss, will be careful to do so no more. Confession of sin must always be accompanied with holy resolutions, in the strength of divine grace, not to return to it again. (Matthew Henry)

We are unable to turn around on our own; it must be done within God's grace in order to be of any substance.

Pulling Back the Curtain: They have changed the times this year and we are starting school an hour earlier. Having to leave at 7:15 a.m. is, for some reason, throwing my morning off. It is nice, however, to be able to leave at 3:00--if there are no meetings.

Thanksgiving: I am thankful for air conditioning. It's nice to work in cool rooms when it's over 100 degrees outside.