Vegas

I will admit I was a bit overwhelmed when we got here. I hadn't thought of what it would be like to drag my kids through a casino. I had this huge feeling of dread and was asking myself what we are doing here. In my human reasoning, I was assuming it was a mistake to be here with a ten & seven year old. Then, after some godly counsel, I felt like it could be an opportunity to point out the differences between lives lived close to God and lives lived with no regard for Him. I am also reading a great book about how Christians are perceived by non-Christians(more on that later). Quite a profound moment. Most of the time, when we (Christians) are faced with an ungodly person or situation, we automatically respond in judgement and condemnation. Naturally, this creates somewhat of a chasm between us and them. It is in times like these that I need to remind myself that we are all sinners saved by grace. The difference between the most pagan individual and me is only the free gift of grace by God. So...every time we are out, I am trying to show the kids what this looks like. There are still moments of uneasiness, but I feel like they are getting a little more information about the world and hopefully a glimpse of what the gospel looks like in real life. By the way, Vegas is an impressive place. The buildings are outrageous and everything is way over the top. To be continued...