Is anyone else finding it difficult to get the images from the disasters in Japan out of their minds? It's hard to fathom such utter destruction. I was just reading the Book of Mark two weeks ago....in the 13th chapter it tells of countries fighting each other, of great earthquakes, famine an pestilence. . . . . and then I thought, "There sure are a lot of people who have either never read this, or who just don't believe the Bible."  I mean, isn't that enough proof to anyone? The chapter goes on to say that these things do not mean the end is near, but it is like the first pains of childbirth.  Which means to me, that conditions are going to get a whole lot worse in the coming years. So, I beg of you, please get right in your hearts. Think on these things. . . are there things that you do that you know are wrong, but do them anyway because "society" says it's ok? I don't give a damn what "society" says.  Society is screwed up, man. Gosh, even pot is legal now in California. Think about it, pornography, gay marriage, abortion, drugs... . all legal, but morally destructive.  My sincere apologies to my gay friends. I love you so much, but cannot condone it. I do not judge you...it is not for me to judge. It may be your cross to bear, we all have them. Lord knows I have mine. But to all of us, please, at least try to do better. Be mindful, be prayerful...