I enjoy writing. Most times it's my favorite part of the day; sitting in front of the computer letting my thoughts flow. And then there are those times that I write from a burdensome place. It's a gnawing in my spirit that almost pulls me to the keyboard to say what no one else is saying for fear of crossing political-correctness-boundaries. Before I go any further I want to preface this by saying to all who may be tempted to be offended, I am by no means writing this article from a judgmental perspective; because I don't believe any one is in position to judge another for we are all sinners saved by pure grace. But I could only stare in amazement at the fury that followed the recent election overturning gays' rights to marry. And, sadly I could only think about Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 19: 24-30); and God's speaking to Abraham promising to spare the city if He could find one righteous. I could only reflect on God's absolute stand against homosexuality to the point of considering it, not just a sin; but an abomination. And yet I saw the media depiction of Christian gays and lesbians rioting in the streets of California for their rights to marry their same-sex partners and I just couldn't get past Genesis. I knew somehow that I'd have to find a support system to defend my uneasiness about what was occurring; and I was forced to reflect on 1Corinthians 6:9 discussing who wouldn't inherit the kingdom of Heaven. As I meditated on this passage I realized the list of those who would inherit the kingdom would be pretty short which might explain Revelation 20:12 where John saw there were Books opened; but specifically only one Book of Life. We'd all like to think that we'll be in that one Book; but, because there were more books filled with those going to Hades I had to sadly accept that realistically all who chose to live an outright, non-repentant, sinner's life would probably not be in that ONE Book. I felt a real since of sadness because I know a lot of people who represent 1Corinthians 6:9. I truthfully don't think it is sin  that will cost many people a trip down under (forgive the pun); but those who boast in prideful mockery of their sinfulness against God. As a Christian I don't know how peace can truthfully come with rationalization of what God clearly calls sin. I do believe we should love the sinner; and hate the sin. We are all sinners; but, to choose sin is to choose satan. I

thought of the gay people I've known through the years, some who have chosen suicide in an attempt to free themselves from what they called bondage. I thought of others who literally said they wouldn't wish, what they called an affliction, on their worst enemy. And then I thought of all the celebrities who've 'come out' in prideful boast and I just couldn't get a handle on balancing their beliefs with God's Word. I thought of talk-show celebs who tried to put Jesus in the mix and justify this behavior as people in love, doing what people in love do. And I grimaced as I thought of what Jesus would do if Prop 8 were a factor in His day; and, people were fighting for the right to marry outside of God's clear ordinance set forth in Genesis; a man to a woman.  I thought of understanding the civility of it all and how it seemed right that people could deem whomever they wanted by their side at death and whomever they wanted to leave their inheritance to. I don't see a problem with that; but, marriage as defined by God in His Holy Word, the Bible, and what America was founded on,just doesn't balance out for me. And then, forgive me for saying this; the fires came. And I couldn't help but think of Sodom and Gomorrah. I couldn't help but think of how God destroyed an entire kingdom behind people engaged in this behavior and I watched as He allowed destruction to ravage the land the past few days with fire. I thought of Hurricane Katrina and how she came on the heels of a 'gay-pride' festival set for New Orleans that very weekend.  I may be alone in this observation; or I may be saying what a lot of people are thinking. Again I'm not judging; but I admit I am in thought. If we're going to say we're Christians then at what point is it okay to take off our Christian hats and say, "That's what the Word says; but, that was then, this is now"? I believe in either-or. I've lived long enough to know if God says something is sin, it's sin. And with sin comes sad consequence. God's got my attention. California's been on fire before so it's really not the fire that's got me thinking as much as what was going on before the fire. Coincidence? Irony? Maybe so, but many people who've lost their homes quietly know as the embers settle that a sense of wrath has engulfed their lives. Many call the violent winds and rampant fires Mother Nature. I'd feel much more in touch if I call it what it is; the Hand of God.