I have not been posting to this blog lately. Much of it is due to the fullness of life, enjoying being a grandfather, but also the pressing work of a greatly underestimated software project.
Also while I was away from blogging I was working in my role as an elder in helping a family in crisis. I was bewildered when I initially stepped in, but soon I started to see, only by the grace of God, the broad outlines of the problem and issues. At times I have been flummoxed at how evil can be so insidious, beguiling, and deep -- not from inside that family, but coming from outside of it.
By God's grace I have seen things turn around. There is significant healing but there is much undone. Evil explosions like this are never just contained to a small area. I grieve over those I could not help, where I don't see healing coming yet.
I have given considerable time, attention, and prayer to this -- and gladly so and will continue to do so very gladly. I am honored that these dear people would let me into their lives and honored that God lets me serve in this way.
Also while I was away from blogging I was working in my role as an elder in helping a family in crisis. I was bewildered when I initially stepped in, but soon I started to see, only by the grace of God, the broad outlines of the problem and issues. At times I have been flummoxed at how evil can be so insidious, beguiling, and deep -- not from inside that family, but coming from outside of it.
By God's grace I have seen things turn around. There is significant healing but there is much undone. Evil explosions like this are never just contained to a small area. I grieve over those I could not help, where I don't see healing coming yet.
I have given considerable time, attention, and prayer to this -- and gladly so and will continue to do so very gladly. I am honored that these dear people would let me into their lives and honored that God lets me serve in this way.
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