Paradox - Going Against The Grain Of This Culture

Isaiah 55:8-9 says, "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the LORD. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts." The world says being first is preferable. Jesus said that the last shall be first. The world idolizes strength. Jesus said God demonstrates his strength through people's weakness. The world values large numbers. Jesus chose a small group to be his disciples and often ignored the crowds to focus on individuals. The world seeks happiness. Jesus said blessed are they that mourn. The world is attracted to large, spectacular performances. Jesus said his kingdom would be like a mustard seed.

Proverbs 16:2 says, "All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the LORD."

"I love her in spite of her anger. Love is about loving the unlovable."

~by Mentor Oliver Kelly~

5 Loaves + 2 Fishes = President's Men

 "Whatever little I had, you used it for Your plans, O LORD
As bread that is broken. Use our lives.

As wine that is poured out. A willing sacrifice." Though I sinned against you time and time again during this Journey, yet you forgive my sins. As far as the east is from the west, so far have You removed my transgression from me. Thank You, O LORD!

Mark 14:3 says, "a woman came with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, made of pure nard.She broke the jar and poured the perfume on his head."

May my dear sister in Christ, Elizabeth Chang, return to Perth safely and continue to glorify the LORD by working hard in her Veterinary Science degree. Peace of God be with her.