New Computer

Well, we got a new computer at home last night. It has lots of bells and whistles and seems to be much faster/nicer than our old one. I think the neatest thing is the "aquarium" screen saver. I always liked having fish, but it was such a pain to keep the tank clean and stuff like that.

Other than that... not much happening. It seems quiet with the kids both gone. They're skiing in Michigan - or at least they're at a ski resort in Michigan. I hope they're having fun. I wish I were there.

You know, it's kinda strange how sometimes the things we enjoy the most are not really the things that are pointed out. I mean, like, the screensaver isn't what computer companies use to market their computers. But that's what I like most about my new computer. Hmm. Is it the same with the church? What are the things we try to "sell" people on; the reasons we give that people should be a part of the church? And are those really the things people find meaning in? I wish there was a way to find out what people really like about the church. But I think even that would be hard because we've all been conditioned to say certain "pat" answers (I think).

I dunno, the above paragraph maybe doesn't make sense. But there have been times I've heard somebody sing in church - and they didn't do a real good job, but you could really sense God through their singing. Or someone has spoken, maybe preached a simple sermon, and it just "connected." Or even like the other day, I called a man I didn't want to talk to, and he was reading me a story over the phone, and he has trouble reading, and breathing even, so it took a really long time... but as I sat and listened to him... read the words... it was like one of those... holy moments, you know.

Come, Holy Spirit. I want to be holy.
I want to want You.
Make me new.

Come, Holy Spirit. Work in my heart.
Soul, mind, and senses.
Make me Your art.

I love you, Lord. To the rest... peace & revolution.