January 8, 2005: God in the midst of tragedy:

As we see the news everyday and the horrific photos of the tsunami in the Indian Ocean, it has the power to make us wonder what God has been up to. But then we remind ourselves that its not God's fault that these things occur, but actually it is our own fault. The Bible tells that in the beginning God made the world perfect, but it was man's sin that cursed the world. Since that time sickness, disease, death, predation, violence and natural disasters have become part of our existence on earth. But we do see God's love shown in that He has provided a place in Heaven for those who love Him. Don't forget that in the midst of this chaos, God is at work and He is showing His love even in the midst of tragedy.