In preparation for the sermon this week, I have let myself go back in time to those wacky 70's. Polyester leisure suits, guys in high heel (platform) shoes (I had both) and scary sermons on the end of the world. This week I am going to address the times in which we live based on Jesus response to the disciples questions regarding where and when the end of the world would take place.

Isn't that just like every human being that has ever lived since then? We all want to know the answer to where and when instead of what we should be to doing to be ready when He returns. Jesus was kind enough to lay down a few hints as to what the world would look like when it was all coming down but anyone paying attention should read Mark 13: 32 - 37. We always want to read the verses right before that because they are more sensational and evoke emotions of wonder and even fear.

Here's a hint for this weeks sermon: Wait, Work and Watch. This weeks sermon will not be about dates, charts or predictions but it will be about the "last days." The one thing I know about any of this is that I, and yes even you, don't know anything about these days for sure.

While I don't agree with his escatology in this song I have been humming the tune to Larry Norman's, I Wish We'd all Been Ready. What can I do? I grew up in the 70's and this song was sung at every youth camp altar call. Catchy tune even if the words may be a little off, but then again maybe I don't know for sure how it is all going to end. (smile) Maybe as the song says, two men will be walking up a hill, one is gone and one's left standing still! I have no idea. I just know we should all be ready. (go back to hint above and come to church Sunday.) If you have never listened to the album at the left you were not plugged into the beginning of contemporary Christian music. Norman rocked when it wasn't a part of the materialistic Christian money industry. It was truly cutting edge and pioneering in the finest sense of the word. But that's for another blog. Peace man!

P.S. "How many polyesters did you kill to make that suit?" - Steve Martin