It seems that the Christian "bubble" I grew up in is no longer here to protect my eyes or my ears from the wickedness of this world. I'm beginning to realize what sort of world it is that we live in. The corruption, the greed, the hatred... through all this, we're called to be holy.

John told us not to "love the world or anything in the world." It seems that our world is going downhill. Forget the technological advances or the cures for AIDS or cancer.

This place is not home... I am a pilgrim, an alien. I pray that I would not unpack and make myself comfortable during my stay here. You are coming like a thief in the night, I won't have time to pack up everything and go.

Come Lord Jesus Come!