The Onion Speaks

I grew up longing to do something right and something well. Unfortunately, I was told that I was wrong and I was a failure. They were lies aimed at challenging me to do and be better, but I believed them and so here I am as an adult never satisfied with anything I do, always finding something wrong. Sunday afternoons I obsess about what I should have done differently. I laugh about this whole "inner child" deal, but the reality is, my inner child believes the lie. The fact of the matter is that I am good enough, I'm smart enough and doggonit--people like me! I have no desire to place blame on anyone. My situation is the result of a world laced with the disease called sin that has ravaged our way, our truth and our lives. Fortunately, Jesus has come to bring restoration. He knows just what this inner child needs to help this adult be healthy and whole.

We are but dust...

Here's a funny story for you...

A visiting minister waxed eloquent during the offertory prayer: "Dear Lord" he began, with arms extended toward heaven and a rapturous look on his upturned face. "Without you we are but dust. ." He would have continued but at that very moment my very obedient daughter (who was listening!) leaned over to me and in her shrill little girl voice, asked quite audibly, "Mom, what is butt dust?"