Malachi

  ¹³ “You have said terrible things about me,” says the Lord.

   “But you say, ‘What do you mean? What have we said against you?’

   ¹⁴ “You have said, ‘What’s the use of serving God? What have we gained by obeying his commands or by trying to show the Lord of Heaven’s Armies that we are sorry for our sins? ¹⁵ From now on we will call the arrogant blessed. For those who do evil get rich, and those who dare God to punish them suffer no harm.’”

 

Attitude is truly a decision.

But here’s the thing: sometimes I don’t have the energy to make the right decision.

I aspire to be that person who is happy no matter what, who makes other people feel better just by showing up, and who can be patient with all kinds of people.

Yesterday I had several opportunities to do those things, opportunities to choose patience, love, kindness, and understanding.

I robustly ignored all of them.

But today, today I have decided to have the right attitude.

Today I’m bringing my A-game.

 

Bitter

Bitterness that comes from unforgiveness is like you drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die.

 

On Adoption

I’m pretty excited about the idea of adoption. When people ask me if it scares me that adopted kids could grow up and hate me, I think of this:

Then he said to the crowd, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me. If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it.”

Maybe I’m not interpreting that verse right, but it seems to me that it’s ok if my life gets messy by adopting kids because then I’m living according to what God asks of me.

Thoughts?

 

How to watch a rated R movie like a real adult

Step one: Arrive at the theatre (preferably with a date or friend).

Step two: Order tickets. Flash some ID if requested. It doesn’t matter, because you’re an adult.

Step three: Giggle at the bold”R” printed on the ticket. You might be an adult, but come on, it’s still a little thrilling.

Step four: Be shocked by the accidental pyrotechnic show as the popcorn machine catches on fire.

Step five: Order popcorn and Coke from the frazzled girl who was closest to the exploding popcorn machine, ask her if she’s ok.

Step six: Find a good seat.

Step seven: Hide behind someone’s shoulder through the scary movie previews. If you opted to view the film alone, make fast friends with the guy next to you.

Step eight: Jump and spill the popcorn bucket when the sweet old lady turns into a scary angel-demon.

Step nine: Enjoy the intensely unnecessary violence and gore. Laugh because it is so over the top.

Step ten: Go home and don’t sleep for three nights.

And that, my friends, is how to watch a rated R movie like a real adult.

 

Canada – where it’s at

I’m in Canada right now. We’re staying in this gorgeous house on the lake. I am in love. I sat on the dock and read this morning for over an hour. I could probably sit there all day, but it’s time for my cousin’s wedding. Yay Katy!!!

 

So Dumb

Mahatma Gandhi walked barefoot most of the time, he also ate very little which made him rather frail and with his odd diet, he suffered from bad breath. This made him a super calloused fragile mystic hexed by halitosis.

 

A hard heart can break,

But a soft heart is ready to be molded.

 

America

You rulers make decisions based on bribes;
      you priests teach God’s laws only for a price;
   you prophets won’t prophesy unless you are paid.
      Yet all of you claim to depend on the Lord.
   “No harm can come to us,” you say,
      “for the Lord is here among us.”

 

Made in China

Made in Bangladesh

Made in India

Made in Thailand

Made in Singapore

Made in Bolivia

Without these words,

our beloved megastores would be

smaller

than

my closet

I realize that not all imported items

equal slavery and sweatshops

but how can we be sure?