Faster. Sooner.

The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice. — Attributed to Theodore Parker

Well, it's a very long arc, isn't it? God is good, and everything he created was good and very good. But like the jet stream, every kink in this 'arc' causes storms to fire. Right now, God is about the work of rectification, and so should we be. But the Father doesn't intend for us to bump along, groping for justice clues. He gave the Law, then Jesus and his Royal Law, to show us the way. For love's sake, we can get there faster and sooner.

Bike Riding

Now the goal of our instruction is love that comes from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith. — 1 Timothy 1:5

I was asked the question, "How did you learn to ride a bike?" Honestly, I can't remember. It wasn't from learning physics and solving equations. I think by trying and getting the hang of it. So much is learned this way. I'm sure there are neurobiological reasons that young children learn so much so quickly. But might adults also grow more with a focus on trying and training, not just teaching? Jesus and Paul seem more like coaches than professors.

Gaslighting God

Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight. — Psalm 51:4a

All sin is ultimately a breach of trust. Gaslighting is so insidious because it's an attempt to build trust on the foundation of a lie. People who want to trust—need to trust—get caught up in the collapse. These wounded people (us) have a heavenly Father who sees and cares. Saying to God, "Nothing to see here," is gross foolishness. The deceiver and the deception stand fully exposed.