DOG'S RULE

     I'm about to say something that may just fly in the face of all I believe to be true about God and serving him.  I have come to the conclusion that I really don't like a whole lot of people very much.

Maybe it's just the difference in our lifestyles, maybe it's just their indifference toward others, I just don't know. But I believe that saying about dogs is true: The more I know about people the more I appreciate my dog(s). Don't know if that's an actual quote attributed to someone, but let's face it, dogs are always glad to see you, obviously miss you when you're not with them and give you lovin's at a moments notice. I love my dogs ... I'm not very sure about a lot of the people I meet. There, I said it. It's out there. People are moody, inconsiderate, hateful, spiteful, deceitful, untrustworthy wretches. Now that is a general statement that doesn't apply to most I suppose, but in my sphere of influence I am finding that to be true. Maybe I just don't know the right people. That's very possible. But you can't always pick who you end up being with ... as with a job. Anyway, I think I've made my point. People suck, dogs rule. (lol ... okay, it's not really that bad, but I think you get my point). rlk

DETACHED

     I believe I just figured something out. The closer you become with the Lord the more detached you feel from this world. Now I know God's children are not from this world*, but rather our citizenship is in heaven, yet I never realized until several months ago how detached one can feel with their surroundings when they delve deep into the things of God. I have begun to feel like I am literally not a part of this world. Things that I placed importance in no longer matter as much. It's a peculiar feeling really. You feel like you aren't present wherever you are. Things seem far away when in reality they are right in front of you. It's an odd sensation. Now don't misunderstand me, I'm not saying that I have arrived spiritually speaking. Not at all. It's just an ethereal experience that is difficult to explain. It just happens, I don't conjure it up or anything like that. I just will be standing somewhere, look around and realize that I really don't belong here. I relate to very few people in this world. The ones who are hurting I seem to be drawn to or they are drawn to me. It's humbling. I guess it has to be a God thing.  Love you all ... be a blessing to someone you meet today!

*Philippians 3:17-21 "Join together in following my example, brothers and sisters, and just as you have us as a model, keep your eyes on those who live as we do. For, as I have often told you before and now tell you again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their destinyis destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Their mind is set on earthly things. But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body."rlk

THE SHACK

     My wife and I saw the movie version of the book THE SHACK last night and it was wonderful. As with most faith-based movies, there will always be certain Christians who will have a problem with some facet of the movie. I saw a headline online that stated 'Christians site danger is portraying God as a woman'. If you see the movie that portrayal is explained. Later in the movie God portrays himself as a man when a man is needed to minister to Mack (the lead character). I think the way the Trinity was represented was spot on and was made very easy to understand. We both loved it. It made us cry a bit as we identified with feelings and emotions Mack was wrestling with. I read an article about how Sam Worthington had become a Christian a few years back and was interested in continuing to do faith-based, inspiring movies related to God. That's good news because Sam is a very talented actor. I highly recommend this movie to all who wish to get a glimpse into one mans relationship to God and how it grows.  Excellent flick. Go see it. elk