Chasing the Wind

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Embrace Good; Resist Evil

Whew. Yesterday’s topic on “Progressive Christians” stirred up some passions. I was going to make a post today about how as a Christian we should always embrace good and always abhor evil. You cannot simply embrace the good alone; you must resist evil. If it’s immoral, oppose it.

I had some vague idea about some sort of 9/11 imagery of complacent, good Americans attacked by evil, but didn’t get too far with that idea. Partly because every comparison I made in my brain came out offensive, and partly because my brain is all worn out today. I think it needs an oil change.

So instead of an eloquent post urging us to always do good and always resist evil, here’s a picture of a monkey playing golf.

Seven-year-old trained chimpanzee, Rudi, pretends to play golf during 'the animal wonder stage' at the Everland in Yongin, about 50 km (31 miles) south of Seoul, July 6, 2005. South Korea's major amusement park Everland launched a new animal show on July to attract more guests. REUTERS/You Sung-Ho

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    Hey, isn’t that my driver he’s holding? Where did I pack my clubs?.

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About Me

Michael, a sinner saved by grace, sharing what the good Lord has shared with me.

Solomon, in the book of Ecclesiastes, said, “I have seen all the things that are done under the sun; all of them are meaningless, a chasing after the wind.”

If you’re not living for the glory of God, then what you’re doing is meaningless, no matter what it is. Living for God gives life meaning, and enjoying a “chasing after the wind” is a gift from God. I’m doing what I can to enjoy this gift daily.

Got questions? I’m not surprised. If you have any questions about Chasing the Wind, you can email me at chasingthewind@outlook.com.

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