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<\/a>I’ve been told we all channel our inner storm chaser in those moments because that kind of weather is so common \u2018round these parts.\u2019\u00a0 I suppose that\u2019s true.<\/p>\nBut sometimes, it\u2019s familiarity that gets you in trouble. Sometimes we forget to respect the danger. Sometimes we act foolishly because we\u2019ve\u00a0 danced so close to the fire without getting burned, we think were fireproof.<\/p>\n
Quite possibly, being that unaware of reality is probably the most dangerous trait of all.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately, that trait is not limited to Kansans and their views on meteorology. Humans by nature\u00a0 are a people that ignore very real danger until it\u2019s almost too late.<\/p>\n
Spiritually, every single one of us is a mess. If you\u2019re human, if you can still breathe, then you have issues. Romans 3:23 says, \u201cFor all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.\u201d<\/p>\n
That word sin is a bigger deal than we think. Romans 6:23 says,\u00a0 \u201cFor the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sin has become a religious term but originally it was athletic and nature. It was an archery term that meant you had missed the target.<\/p>\n
When you miss the target and relationships things fall apart. When you fall short of the goal in life you pay consequences. And when you swing and a miss, chunk an airball, or drop the pass spiritually it has dire consequences in this life, and the next.<\/p>\n
But there\u2019s good news! 1 John 1:9 says, \u201cIf we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.\u201d<\/p>\n
We\u2019ve been given a warning system, a safe place to go to and a promise we can make it through the storm of this life.<\/p>\n
You may choose to keep being Kansan and post those pictures of scary storms that you should have only seen through a basement window, but don\u2019t\u00a0 take the same chance with this even bigger storm.<\/p>\n
Take\u00a0 your spiritual life seriously. Honestly look at your own actions. And thankfully respond to a God who has nothing but grace for those who turn to Him.<\/p>\n
This storm may be closer than you think.<\/p>\n
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\nSpecial Thanks to the Hutchinson News for publishing this article in the Faith section.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
I love being a Kansan. Maybe that\u2019s why I don\u2019t mind being designated a flyover state.\u00a0 We can just let those folks on the coast fly back and forth to each other, and will just keep on being Kansan. I\u2019m a strange one to make that statement, since I was born in a suburb of … <\/p>\n
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<\/a>I’ve been told we all channel our inner storm chaser in those moments because that kind of weather is so common \u2018round these parts.\u2019\u00a0 I suppose that\u2019s true.<\/p>\n