"Sudden Noise"

Did someone hear something? Holy crap!Or Cannoli!(Just had to use that word);-) Is that Banks? Well "Yes," it sure is. These past couple weeks I had decided to take an absence to Blogging. Actually, I questioned the idea of giving it up all together. After some thought, I have decided that I shall continue.

The micro-machine rundown of the last two weeks: Socceraction-LinkGroup-Smallgroup-Fro-mation/DiscoStew-AwesomeCamping-StarWatching-Steakeating-Weddingreception-SunMoonStar-Jobinterviewing...two weekathon! And of course...

MY REFRESHING DO NOTHING-AND-LOVE-IT VACATION.

See my life in fast forward is not that exciting!

I did manage to read two awesome though completely different books. Thanks to my pal Tali, I have gained insight to CS Lewis's classic, "The Screwtape Letters." What an awesome book! It is bizarre how real Lewis brings out the characters and the root of the premeditated nature of evil spirits. Great stuff!

I also read quite quickly, "Wild at Heart." Eldredge really brings up some interesting points. I found it inspiring at times and then it made me feel like a puny fool at times as well. I guess he is saying that it is ok to be tough, and now- and-then strap on a pair. He had some interesting views on women too. Sadly for men, women in general are all different and impossible to really understand. Women, you know it's true! Maybe just one day I will know enough. I do recommend the book though!

This weekend at service which was quite good and funny at times, went over the fact that we are called to love our enemies. Wow! I have always been taught this, but to put it into action. To pray for them. To have your enemy become your neighbor. It is a topic that I will be pondering this week.

I tried something different this week, at least as far as worship at church. Normally, I am singing along with the rest. This past Sunday I stood silent, closing my eyes. The feeling I felt using my ears and hearing the voices around me, praying and praising our Lord humbled me. I felt as though I could feel their hearts. The sight of watching and listening to the whole church praise Jesus... Wow... Very cool stuff! I must say I recommend trying this once.

Well at least you know that this noise will not be my last. Happy reading!