Billboards & Repentance
As I was driving the other day, it struck me that I have never once seen a billboard in the process of being changed. Considering that I’ve driven at all hours of the day, evening, and morning, you would figure I would have seen at least one. But I haven’t. Just an observation.
Also, have you ever noticed when Jesus teaches the disciples to pray, he places repentance/confession after supplication, which is contrary to what most evangelical Christians are taught via the ACTS method of prayer? I have actually found this order to be far more effective in my prayers at producing genuine, heartfelt, life-changing repentence. “God’s kindness leads you toward repentance.” -Romans 2:4
Costco Lunch Breaks
I hate the mall. And I hate shopping. But I love Costco. When I feel depressed, I go to Costco and I walk around. I don’t know why it’s so soothing, but it is. I feel at home in Costco.
In fact, I love Costco so much that a couple times during the week, I go to Costco for my lunch breaks. During these breaks, typically, I’ll spend $2.72 for a large slice of pizza and a drink. Every once in a while I’ll get the hotdog combo for a buck fifty. But, neither of those usually fill me up, so afterwards, I’ll walk around the floor sampling some of the free goodies. (They have some really tasty stuff!) And while I’m munching on these treats wandering from station to station, I also get to look at some books, DVDs, games, clothes, and various other “necessities.” This is actually a lot of fun because they always have interesting stuff. (Not to mention all of their products are almost always competitively priced.)
By the end of my Costco lunch break, I’m always stuffed and fully refreshed. All for less than three bucks. Good times. No wonder sermon prep goes so well on these days.
