The Aging Body
I was reading the last few chapters of Isaiah this morning and longing for the days of a new heaven and new earth. I had a conversation yesterday about the thought of the imminency of the kingdom life and how that redeems so many aspects of life. However, I cannot wait to receive the new body. Aches, pains, allergies, sickness…all such a hassle, but they sure do make us depend on God. I had a friend who is having terrible problems with his foot. He works out a lot, and it appears that he has developed a heel spur, which is incredibly painful. Fortunately, he has found a good place online to diagnose it and discover some treatment ideas. As he makes his recovery, I thought I’d get him a gift to help cheer him up, and I found this sweet pirate belt buckle online. I know he’ll love it! Praise God for the simple joys in life that we get to have in Him as our bodies temporarily deteriorate away.
Disposable Income
With the recent hike in gas prices and no real end in site, I have definitely taken a closer look at where I’m spending some of my entertainment dollars. There are certain places that will still receive my dollars no matter what, such as the summer blockbusters like Pirates of the Caribbean III and the continually frustrating Cincinnati Reds. However, there are other places that I just simply have to say no to. For example, the value that the Newport Aquarium supplies for my dollar is just not worth it to me ($17.95 for adult admission). Give me a $5 nosebleed seat and watch me do the wave as I root on our Redlegs to another losing season. Well, there’s always hope in the future…bring on Homer Bailey! He’s debuting this Friday against the Indians. I can’t wait to watch him!
