The Bible says that in the beginning God created a perfect environment. There was no sin and therefore no suffering, no violence and no death. The original creation was a beautiful place, full of joy. God created Adam and Eve in a perfect paradise. It’s obvious that things are not like that any more. Each of us will go through pain, suffering, tragedy and death. So what happened to change God’s perfect creation?
While Adam and Eve were in the Garden of Eden, they fell to the seductive lies of Satan, who appeared as a serpent. “Ye shall be as gods was Satan’s promise. Adam, in loyalty to Eve, joined in her disobedience and ate of the forbidden fruit. This is where sin had its awful beginning.
With the rebellious actions of one man, sin entered God’s creation. The world was no longer perfect but a sin-cursed world. Every human is a descendant of Adam and Eve, born with the same problem: a sinful nature. But through God’s love, He became a man through Jesus Christ, died on the cross for mankind’s sin, which is death and separation from God. He rose from the dead, conquering death, so that all who truly believe and trust in Him will live for eternity with their Creator.
God will one day end the death and suffering. The Bible says that God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain. Those who have received salvation look forward to the time when the Lord will revoke the curse and restore the universe to a perfect state like the one it had before man sinned. God also promises to fix the ruined world by creating a new heaven and new earth.
— Ken Blinco
Shipshewana
Letters to the Editor
God created a perfect world
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Nazi flag is no laughing matter
An article in the The Elkhart Truth (June 13) appeared with this headline, “What would you do if your neighbor flew a Nazi flag?”
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God with U.S. since the beginning
It’s no coincidence that virtually every state constitution honors God in their preambles and mentions God in sections that refer to religious freedom. Several of the religious freedom sections mention Christianity specifically.
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Will be glad when President Obama ‘has went’
I once heard of a little boy who had a habit of saying, “I have went.”
One day the teacher made him stay after school and write, “I have gone” 500 times on the blackboard. -
‘Thank you’ doesn’t say enough
It weighs heavy on my heart to read about the recent transportation budget cuts for the Goshen High School music and athletic departments. I certainly understand that difficulties arise and appropriate cuts have to be made. This is not a letter of argument, but of encouragement.
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Businesses step up for Chamberlain
The Chamberlain Elementary School PTO is so proud of and thankful for the support of Goshen businesses. Because of their help, Chamberlain was able to provide a successful Fun Night for the students and patrons of their school.
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An open letter to Joe Donnelly and Dan Coats
I am writing to encourage you to support the bipartisan immigration bill crafted by the so-called “Gang of Eight” senators: four Republicans, four Democrats.
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Be proud of the Goshen Redskins
We can become riled up about various things and the Redskins idea for change is really one that I believe should be very low on the totem pole of problems or suggestions to take issue with.
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Nickname issue is not dead yet
With the Chief statue being returned to the gym at Goshen High School, most would feel that the battle was won. But this fight over Goshen’s mascot and nickname is far from over. The fact of the matter is, had it not been for social media the administration might not have received the backlash that it did from the public. But if this plays out like many issues in our society do, within a few weeks or months this issue will lose public interest. I would like to offer encouragement against that.
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Country is headed for a big loss
I am a conservative, liberty-minded individual who works politically through the Republican Party. Over the years the party that claims to hold up leaders like Barry Goldwater and Ronald Reagan has slowly morphed into an ever so slightly lighter version of the Democratic Party.
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It’s time to choose another nickname
I didn’t grow up with an iconic mascot. It’s hard to get attached to a “comet.” So, it’s hard for me to relate to the outrage people in Goshen feel about the removal of the mascot from the gym and the possible loss of their team name.
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