I had a thought today and decided to share it.  Not that having a thought was a unique situation, but anyway... I have a number of friends that have tattooes.  Some have a couple that are small and mostly hidden... some have many and in so many places that it is impossible to hide them all (no, I'm not talking about Kelly).  I've always thought it was very cool how these friends have a story for their tattooes and they often times use those stories to share the Gospel with other people.  The tattooes give them an opportunity to talk with people as they are asked about the tattoo, what it means, why did they get it, etc.

Recently, Pastor Perry did a whole sermon series called Navigator. He used the illustration of a car's navigation system, giving you directions while driving, helping you to get to your destination. Well, anyone that knows me very well probably is aware of my personal struggle with directions. It seems that if I have not driven somewhere at least 42 times, I can't tell you how to get there or drive there myself. My wife, Kelly, does not share this problem. If she went somewhere as a toddler, she can still tell you how to get there and drive there if needed... even if she hasn't been there for a long period of time. Yes, this is partially why you see Kelly driving most of the time instead of me. Our family is safer this way!

"Here in Your presence, all things are new;  Here in Your presence, everything bows before You..."

These words come from the chorus of a worship song we've sung many times at C52.  Recently, we were singing this and the words hit me a little different than usual.  Yes, bowing is a form of worship and we understand that, but EVERYTHING bows before Him.  Yes, the Bible talks about how even the rocks will cry out if we don't praise Him.  Even beyond His creation bowing before Him... EVERYTHING bows before Him.