MARRIAGE

It has been a while since I last posted on my blog. I have been busy to say the least! I completed a mission trip to Panama where I was able to train missionaries to carry the gospel into many parts of the world. I then took a few days of R&R in Tennessee attending the National Bird Dog Trials at the Ames Plantation in Grand Junction. It was a wonderful time enjoying God's great beauty!

While I was traveling, I learned of the developments in our great state of Alabama. These developments center on the redefinition of marriage. I was grieved to learn that my state, in what is known as the bible-belt, has abandoned the biblical teachings concerning marriage. I knew this day would probably come but how sad to see it happen so soon.

I stand on the biblical definition of marriage as being between one man and one woman. The Federal Government has opened Pandora's Box by rejecting God's definition of marriage. The states that have followed suit will encounter many different definitions of marriage beyond just the gay/lesbian agenda. I think it is a much bigger issue than just homosexuality.

I fear that the next generation will assume that because something is legal that it is right. Nothing can be further from the truth. Man's laws never correct God's laws. God's laws are eternal no matter what man may decided. Earthly judges are subject to The Judge.

I would guess that in the coming months there will be many statements, debates, rallies, misunderstandings, and even conflicts. While all these things take place, the moral fiber of America is fading. We are no longer a Christian nation if we abandon the very principals from the scriptures by which we were founded. While some would say that we are progressing with "new understanding" and contemporary practices, I would say we are regressing and moving away from wisdom.

I believe the only answer is found in a right relationship with Christ. Christians need to be sharing the gospel like never before so that God can change the hearts of men and women. We will never argue unbelievers into morality. Unbelievers will act like unbelievers. My concern is that Christians are not acting like Christians. There is power in prayer and power in the Gospel. Let our words flow from the Bible. Only God can save America!