Patti's and Purgatory

Ok - it IS a shameless plug for my friends down at Patti's 1880's but there is more to the story than pork chops. Actually, we had the sampler appetizer for lunch today sans dill pickles (extra cheese sticks) and a cup of pork chili, yummy. Really hit the spot. The purgatory part is the after church conversation at the table. Mike, Mary Ann, Bill and I had quite a discussion stimulated by Pastor Mark's sermon today about the two judgements, Hades and the Lake of Fire. Mike was Catholic growing up so we questioned if Hades was the same as Purgatory. We concluded they were probably the same concept, but no matter, none of us wanted to visit either place. Religion and cheese sticks on Sunday, only in Kentucky.

It's CHRISTmas for Heaven's Sake

What is with this polically correct jibberish, have a Happy Holiday or Seasons Greetings? It's merry CHRISTmas, a celebration of the birth of Christ. Jesus Christ. The Son of the living God who was born in a manger and grew up to die and take our sins on Himself, giving us the ultimate gift. Eternal life in Him. I'm wishing you a very Merry Christmas and pray that you know the gift He gave, the price He paid, only awaiting your acceptance.

God Speaks

God spoke to me in the back yard this morning. He said not to worry, He has everything under control.

He also said that He knows about the economic problems and the political problems and the security problems. He said my job was to continue to pray and allow Him to do His job. I told Him that I would be more comfortable if I were to know what His agenda is, the details of His plan. He said, "My plans are for good, and not evil. Trust me." Okie Dokie, I believe I will.