Live justly....Love mercy....Walk humbly with your God.
I was encouraged to post this on my blog. It happened recently and after getting a chance to talk to this student a little more, it's apparent that he's a great kid who made a poor choice and is working on taking responsibility for that choice. Here it is: How do mercy and justice coexist? In the life of this teacher, ridiculous anecdotes for my life with Christ are an almost daily occurrence. I often vent with my colleagues and friends about the apathy of today’s youth, the inability of some to take responsibility for anything, and the rampant epidemics of entitlement and instant gratification. When I shine the spotlight on my own heart, my responses to Christ are eerily consistent with the very behavior I complain about. I approach my quiet time and the Great Commission with apathy all too often. I have numerous excuses ready for any sin I commit. I often behave in a manner that suggests that God owes me something immediately – waiting is not an option. I’m an apathetic,...