@waxytrent @sheabuttashabaz repentance doesn't promise relief of hardship or terrible events. it brings about reconciliation with God; would you rather burn in an earthly fire for a moment or for all eternity coupled with the Wrath of God?
Fun listening in on this group of online students at @WheatonBTS discuss @esaumccaulley's book, Reading While Black. A memorial line from a student that summarized the book, "The South got something to say, but no axe to grind."
Most of us get to experience heaven in some way. Either here on earth doing what the world says is profitable..... or for eternity with Jesus. We get to choose and unfortunately you can't bring anyone with you.......