At this writing the tragic...
At this writing the tragic pictures of Rwanda fill the television screens, showing the bodies of men, women, and children lying on the streets and roadways by the hundreds. Many were murdered by their neighbors and soldiers, while others died of disease and starvation. Throughout the world, cries rise up to God. Some are simply prayers for the suffering while others ask, "Why?" and "How long, O Lord, will you allow such an evil world to continue?" No easy answers come, however, and one must rely upon one's own faith and the scriptures: "If it seems slow, wait for it; it will surely come ...