Time for turning

Most people want a God who requires nothing of them, who is easy to figure out and who allows himself to be under their control. They do not want a King who is inflexible toward rebellion, unmoved by the arguments and whims of people, and incapable of compromise. Thus the earth is not ready to be ruled by Jesus. It must be prepared. (38)..."Now therefore," says the Lord through his prophetic messenger, "turn to me with all of your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with morning." (42) 

-End Times Simplified, by David Slicker.

(Notice the faint rainbow in the center of the picture... Covenant reminder above St. Paul! He has mercy. But the gate of mercy is narrow and the path of destruction wide.)

Closer

Did growing older bring me closer to Jesus?
-Henri Nouwen