Cartoonology Devotional 10-29-09

Cartoonology Devotional 10-29-09 E. Larry Ross Cartoonology. There is great theology in cartoons and comics. Confession is good for the soul. We have all heard that proverb, but the full version we have not heard much. This Scottish maxim actually reads, "Open confession is good for the soul." This truth is much more difficult for us to swallow and digest. We would just rather keep our confessions between God and us. Often that is very much OK. However, there are times when we need to make public confession. At least, we need to confess to someone. God knows there is something therapeutic about this kind of confession. Open confession makes confession more real and authentic. It does not allow for any place to stow away our sins where they can fester and grow. It allows light to come in and bring new life. It can remove the weight of great a great burden. It gets thing out in the open. It encourages others to deal with their own sins. A graduate of one of America's great universities returned his diploma after keeping it several years, explaining that he had cheated in his exam and did not deserve it, and his conscience had no peace since graduation. The school decided to reward his conscientiousness by returning his diploma and letting his graduation stand. But the man refused again, saying his peace of mind was so great after renouncing his diploma that he never wanted it again. The diploma, with name cut out, hangs in the halls of the school as a reminder of the value of a good conscience. James 5:16 (NKJV) 16 Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. Submit you own Cartoonology Devotional and I will post it to my web page. Click here for more info. Click on the link here to see all previous Cartoonology Devotionals. To receive this daily devotional by e-mail, send a message to edrynn@verizon.net and ask for it. Pastor Ross sends out the devotional every day, Monday through Friday. These devotionals are free for the using. Share them with others. I only ask that you let people know where you got them. If you would like to contribute to our church's ministry, however, make your check payable to New Life Community Baptist Church and mail it to 1560 Oakwood Street, Bedford VA 24523. Thanks and God bless.