Sometimes it’s hard coming to grips with the cruelty of this
world.
I don’t even need to mention the latest incident of human
devastation, as I’m sure you know exactly which recent tragedy is weighing on
my heart as I write this. I can’t think too much about it without feeling a
part of my heart crack, and the recess behind my eyes well up. This act of mass
violence has sparked fresh debates over school safety and gun control.
But I’m not here to debate those things.
I’ve realized that while laws and procedures may help to
prevent future tragedies, there is only one thing that can ultimately end sin:
Jesus Christ.
God has given me two tools to use in spreading His love,
grace, and truth. First, my writing. He has given me the gift of writing, and I
can use that by writing characters who stand up for truth and make sacrifices
for others. I can write stories that feature good overcoming evil. If there is
any truth in the old saying ‘You Are What You Read’, then hopefully I can
influence a young readership to make moral decisions and become heroes by
loving others.
Second, I have my son. God has entrusted me with Westly, to
raise him to fear the Lord, walk uprightly, live justly, and love truth.
Hopefully I can instill in Westly a love for God and others, and a passion to
live by God’s Word, so he in turn can make a difference in this world.
Looks like I’ve got my work cut out for me. Don’t we all?
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