If we were able to see the entire

span of our life, that may very well affect the priorities that we set

and the things that we choose to do and not do

There’s a clever little trick that is often used quite effectively by

philosophers, politicians, salesmen, and even news commentators--a

trick that the secularist social engineers of our day have perfected

into a fine art.  Here’s the trick: .......

It would be more than an understatement to say that we live in a busy

world

We tend to evade our responsibility toward our neighbor under God’s Law by narrowing our definition of “neighbor” to such a extent that most of the people we meet who are in need are excluded. 

    The first thing that we need to remember when we share the Gospel of

Christ in the world is what Paul and Timothy said to the Corinthians:

“What we proclaim is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord” (2

Corinthians 4:5).

 It is altogether appropriate to

remember with thanksgiving the blessings that we have received through

our dear ones who have departed this life.  It’s just that none of

that should ever be allowed to compete with our Savior for our

attention and commitment, nor should it sidetrack us from the mission

of sharing the Good News of salvation in Christ.