Global Warming

Let's get down and dirty and create some controversy. There is a phenomena out there that has been slowly building a head of steam and, although I will not be putting a lid on it in this little blog, the thing still needs to be addressed. My focus is on how the truth of TRUTH has become perverted and watered down by the lie of situational relevance. It may sound fine to say, "If it is true for you, great. It may not be true for me," but it is still hooey no matter how you wrap it up. Universal law works the same for all of us. Gravity is gravity, speed is speed. It might be great for you to jump off a ten story building because you "feel" you should experience a certain freedom of flight, but the ground will still flatten you when you hit it. That pancake effect would be true for all of us. Now you can shake your fist and proclaim that there is no God, but you will still stand before him some day. Know what I mean? What is true for me is true for you. We are sinners in need of a savior and Jesus graciously gave himself to fix our problem. Cool!
Okay, more controversy! Take the current fad of Global Warming. Barely reported over the last few days are the findings by scientists that the earth has warmed exactly 1/2 the amount that is being feverishly preached. The study shows that the methods of recording temperatures over the last few decades has been faulty because most 'highs' have been collected within the confines of cities. Did you know that asphault is hotter than dirt? It is proven that cities generate more heat than the rural areas but the effect is inconsequential when compared to the overall surface area of the planet. The fact is, global temperatures have remained constant for as long as readings have been recorded.
So you ask, "will the globe burn up?" My answer is yes! But listen, it won't be from green-house gasses or emmissions from feed lots. Planet Earth is not going to self-combust. Truth has been so twisted that the only truth that counts is untruthfully discounted. (See if you can wrap your mind around that statement!) The earth is someday going to be fried by the hand of God. 2 Peter 3:10-11 says it, look it up. The good thing about that particular burning is that it won't be destruction for destruction sake. It will be a refining by fire. You see, there is a new heaven and new earth waiting for you if you are a radical follower of Christ. He is the truth, the way, and the life. He is going to move the one out of the way and make room for the better. Sounds wild and wonderful at the same time doesn't it?
What shall we do about global warming? Well, once this absolutely cold winter finishes its course, put on some sun screen and get a tan. I look forward to warmer days again. I am also looking forward to the NEW DAY that is approaching. In the mean time, take the talking heads, the politicians, and Hollywood with a grain of salt. Their truth is only relevant to them anyway! Pastor Jim