All right, I'm writing this in part to keep me awake. Had a big brunch, and now I'm fighting sleepiness.

I also want to write this down here before I forget to.

I believe I said something in a previous entry about understanding our enemy so we don't get blindsided. I think, after reflecting on it, that this also has spiritual implications. If we don't understand evil (the devil), we'll be blindsided by it/him. If we don't know how to stand up for our values, we'll fall...every time.

One of my favorite adages is "those who stand for nothing will fall for anything.", and it's true.
I think that is a huge part of why our society (in this country) is in the shape it is in (emotionally and spiritually speaking, that is) because we don't understand how the devil is plotting against us, and what this will cost us in the long run. Just a random thought for this Lord's day. :)