All Things Work Together For Good
Blog Post by Eddie Herring
On the surface it may seem difficult to think of the Covid19 pandemic as having any good associated with it. However, if we simply look, we can see the confirmation of scripture. Romans 8:28 (ESV)says “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” What are some of the things that are working together for good?
Racism – Cause and Cure
June 12, 2020 by admin • Food for Thought • Tags: Racism • 0 Comments
The death of George Floyd, and other incidents concerning race, have brought the charge of racism to the forefront of the public attention. Protests, riots, attacks on individuals, buildings burned, monuments defaced and damaged, have impacted lives and livelihoods across the nation. The policeman involved in the death of George Floyd has been charged with murder and others with aiding or abetting in the incident.
Consequently, as the media and people in general are wont to do, they have painted with a broad brush and innocent people are being attacked and persecuted. Politicians have done what politicians tend to do, which is to preen for the camera. Various police officers, innocent of any wrongdoing, have been attacked simply for wearing the uniform.
I have been blessed to know and to attend church with several police officers over the past 40 years. Those I have had the pleasure of knowing have been good people doing necessary jobs that many people would decline. And usually for insufficient pay for the dangers they face daily. And I believe they are typical of most police officers. But there are always that small percentage that are not typical.
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