Are we in the end-times?

     "Nobody knows. People are seduced by the illusion that knowing the future lets you control it. On the other hand, Christ himself gave us signs, and events seems to match Scripture.

Various authors

     "The Apocalypse is a paradox: both salvation and a catastrophe, comfort and warning of coming perfect judgment. Christians are supposed to pray for it, not fear it: Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. 

     "People cannot live in a perpetual state of crisis, but at the same time Christians must take into account that Christ's return could be very soon. We have failed to grasp the doctrine of the Second Coming. 

     "Ever since Jesus came, we've been in the last days, said a seminary professor. Many people have claimed to know the end times are right around the corner. And so far, the batting average is zero. 

     "But one day, someone will be right." 

Your blogger doesn't focus on the end times. We take seriously Jesus' instruction: Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matthew 6:34 

I could die in my sleep. I'll deal with today. 

       Jimmy