Outside the Pigeon Holes

I happen to enjoy and find value in many things that probably are not very "Christian"....I like heavy metal music (the non- Christian kind), I like going out to bars, having a drink and singing some karaoke. I love working on theatrical productions and horror films and the USS Nightmare Haunted boat. I once had a blast backstage at a drag show. Yes, yes, I know...I probably should have instead been at church praying for the salvation of all those drag queens....BAD Christian! But you know what I found there? I found a group of people who were enjoyable to be around, who laughed and loved on me, welcomed me in, gave great fashion tips and were fellow performers who I could share backstage stories with. I suppose I could look at it in one of two ways - this welcoming in was a ploy of the devil to tear me away from my Christianity and lure me into a lifestyle of sin and degradation...Or I could see that I spent time with a group of folks who differ from me in some foundationa...

Adventure called and I answered. Stepped from my fears and boxes, Spread my wings - believing again I was Free to fly. But the wind tore at my face. A cold, bitter rain made flight heavy. Lies carefully crafted around truth embedded themselves in my skin And drained their poison into my soul, Blinding me from what was real, Deafening the voice of love That whispered gently, kindly and wisely. Panic stricken I landed, Limping defeated into the Safe, dull security of the known. I turn again to watch braver eagles Swoop and soar above me Taking chances with the rain and wind. Weaving in and out with skillful artistry As if relying on an invisible safety. Faithful it will never let them down. Faithful. Trusting. Fearless. It is a freedom I deny As I chain myself to a prison of safety, Certain I was not meant for flight. Convinced that the longing for adventure Is only a dangerous darkness, Tempting me into too much that is unknown. Too much I cannot control...

Photo borrowed from: www.cincinnatichamber.com I DECLARE A SUPER FUN, SAFE and BLESSED HOLIDAY WEEKEND TO ALL! MAY YOU KNOW THAT GOD LOVES EACH OF YOU EXACTLY AS YOU ARE.... PERIOD. (Thanks, Maria for reminding me of the importance of speaking God's Truth of life and love into the atmosphere!)