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There have long been stories of a mythical Thunderbird, described in many ancient cultures. It was described as a huge raptor capable of catching large prey, including humans.
THE YEAR WAS 2081, and everybody was finally equal.
They weren’t only equal before God and the law. They were equal every which way. Nobody was smarter than anybody else.
Nobody was better looking than anybody else. Nobody was stronger or quicker than anybody else. All this equality was due to
the 211th, 212th, and 213th Amendments to the Constitution, and to the unceasing vigilance of agents of the United States
Handicapper General.
I was thinking about this song today by a guy who goes by Eli. About how
a lot of people think of themselves as good Christians, but that they're gonna be surprised when they get their reward.
Not to deny that at times I'm a hypocrite (another song by Eli) and the fact that I'm ashamed that more people
in the world turn away from Christianity because of the way they see Christians act. I'm even more ashamed that
at times that Christian is me.
Lumber Song
Said a friend to a friend one day: was a man who passed away St. Peter met him at the gate Pete said: "Walk with me if you will I'll
take you to the house you built" Man said: "I can't wait!"
Passed a mansion made of stone But with each new house he's shown They get smaller by degrees Stopped in front of a two-room shack Pete
said: "Hope you're happy with that" Man said: "How can this be?" Pete say:
"That’s
all the lumber, that's all the lumber That’s all the lumber you sent Looks like the Builder - man, He's
got your number That’s all the lumber you sent"
Man didn't know what to say The poor guy
was blown away Said: "You mean this is what I deserve?" Pete said: "I'm afraid it's so It's too late but now you know Shoulda done better work"
Said: "You mean not lie and cheat And helpin' old ladies across the street?" Pete says: "Well, that's a start Remember that man
back in that great big house? He found out early what it's all about Built that place with his heart - as for
you
That’s
all the lumber you sent Looks like the Builder - man, He's got your number That’s all the lumber you sent"
What if that man was me And I failed that miserably You're showin' me things I don't wanna see!
"St. Peter if you can Send me back to Earth again Is that somethin' you can do?" Pete
said: "It ain't up to me If it was I'd like to see How you plan to improve"
Said "I'd
love God and fellow man Take a wife and make a stand Be the givin'est guy I can be And when I get back
to this neighborhood There'd be a gigantic pile o' wood! And I'd say: 'What's this I see?'-
and you tell me
That’s all the lumber - all that's your lumber That’s all the lumber you sent Big Boss'll help you hammer it all together That’s all the lumber you
sent"
Several years ago I saw science special where several experts postulated on how different animals might
evolve a million or so years in the future. There were several interesting ideas, but the one that stuck in my head was about the future evolution of bats.
The theory was that bats would greatly increase in size, almost the size of wolves. The extra weight would cause them
to then become earth-bound, where they hunted in packs.
I think bats are cool, but they kinda freak me out.
I guess cuz they look so weird. This segment probably stuck in my head in a similar way that a scary movie makes monsters
in the dark for little kids.
NOW, I found this story on the Discovery Channel website about a WALKING BAT recently found in New Zealand. These particular animals are rather small (not even as big as a teacup chihuahua) and developed
from a flying relative over in Australia. It is believed that they lost the ability of flight simply because there were
no predators in NZ and more food was to be found on the ground.
I'm gonna try to find that show. ....cuz
I wonder what else might be true....
OK, so I just came in from walking and feeding the dogs. I come into the living room, glad to be
back inside the A/C, and glance at the TV.
My husband is watching Desperate Housewives. Oh, I know, it's
"just what was on after I was watching _____, and I just didn't change the channel cuz I was surfing."
Whatever. He laughed at a joke, which proves he was listening.
OK, so I've just recently discovered FaceBook. Don't blame me, now. I thought it was just some silly site
for tweens and pedophiles.
I got an invite from a few friends, so I thought I'd check it out. What a
great networking tool! I have found LOTS of people I went to school with, as well as family and online friends.
People I haven't communicated with for years.
Mostly its just little short messages about what you're
doing or what you think about something. Example: recently there have been LOTS of discussion on Michael Jackson -- mostly negative regarding the media hype.
Anyway, check it out. Goto FaceBook, then look for people you want to get in touch with. You'll be surprised at what you find.
If Bishop T.D. Jakes has not come up on your radar, you are missing a blessing. Powerful, articulate, humorous when appropriate, convicting
when necessary, he brings the Word straight to the heart.
