Harper's Column: My Spiritual Devotional

  What is your first response? C. S. Lewis once wrote, “Pain is a megaphone to arouse a deaf world.” So, as I reflect, I ask myself, what is my first response to pain?  Do I immediately react or pause to consider my understanding, perception, or intent?  Should I clarify?   Do I respond immediately according to what I feel?  Do I even question what or who is leading my response? First, let's define pain.  Medline Plus defines pain as a signal in your nervous system that something may be wrong.  It is an unpleasant feeling, such as a prick, tingle, sting, burn, or ache that may be sharp or dull.  This definition describes physical pain, but there are other types of pain, such as emotional and mental pain.   The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke defines pain as an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience; no two people feel pain the same way, even if the reasons for their pain are alike. There are ...

  Prophecy, Propaganda, or False Teachings? There was a lot of talk about the 2024 solar eclipse as time approached, and many created videos to share its meaning.  It's true;   God's word does tell us that God speaks through the skies, but God's word also warns of false teachers spreading false information.   God speaks to us in many ways.  But concerning end times and his actual arrival, if there is room for interpretation or the message is not declared so that all can witness his communication, you can be confident that it's not the prophesied grand entrance of our Savior signaling end times.  When he comes, he will manifest to all people, and there will be no question about who he is or what is happening.  The Bible says the whole world will know when He comes in all His Glory and lists many signs that have to occur before that time. Beware, my friends, of the evil that seeks to confuse and lead you astray.  I urge all to read the B...