Outside the Pigeon Holes

Jesus says in Luke 14:27: ...anyone who does not carry his cross and follow me cannot be my disciple. There are a lot of thoughts about what this means. Some folks believe it means they are to suffer with physical illness as a sanctification process. Some people believe that it refers to their personal weaknesses as in "I was born a slow learner - it's just a cross I must bear". Some say that it has to do with suffering righteously through hard circumstances. I'm not sure it means any of that. I took a look at what Jesus did - since that's what I'm supposed to do as a Christ follower and all...He healed the sick, he cast out demons and he...carried "his" cross...So, what WAS that cross? Was it something of his own? Something he deserved? Not at all. He was paying the debt for everyone who ever had or would ever hurt others, themselves or creation - making them free for all time if they chose to accept that grace. Likewise, His followers are called to...

Who says chivalry is dead? And he doesn't even miss a beat of the song.... :)

Knight Rider GPS system!! It is voiced by William Daniels who provided the voice for the original KITT on the TV show! :) Good stuff!

This is why I love David Phelps who is a 3 octave full voice tenor. By the end of this I am having church in my livingroom every time.

Remember when there were people?

I ripped this from Melanie's blog because it's so darn funny!

There's a song by John Mark Mcmillan called "How He loves us" ... I love the lyrics...Here is my favorite part... If grace is an ocean, we’re all sinking. So Heaven meets earth like a sloppy wet kiss, And my heart turns violently inside of my chest, I don’t have time to maintain these regrets, When I think about, the way… He loves us. How's that for a description of grace?! I'm going skinny dippin!

My baby is all grown up into an awkward adolescent...At 22 years old, she is a bit delayed I realize, but consider its mama! I speak of the story that I began writing so long ago as an awkward teenager myself. She has left the nest and is out in the cruel world for (select) people to review, judge, improve, speak into, etc. But it feels good. There are many changes that will be made I know. But for now, she is who she is...And it's a part of me that I have protected and grown. So, here she is...Introducing... Sleeping with the Past a screenplay by Helen Ann Luther Cover art...A no-no in official formatting but I'm not there yet so I still get to play. :) Included are 3 pages of photos that are completely self-indulgent - dream cast includes David Phelps (need those vocals!), Reese Witherspoon and Anthony Hopkins! Anyone have a few million I can borrow?! Jesus (bottom right pic) says he will appear for free! Love HIM! And finally, the script itsel...

Ever had one of those months??