The intersection

I like guys; I really do (actually I prefer to like one boy rather than multiple ones at one time). But they’re so much trouble!
We both had a great time this weekend—which is why I’ve been having a hard time eating, a really hard time sleeping.
I just keep wondering what's going to happen at
the intersection of me and him.
Is God giving me the green light to move toward a relationship?
What happens if I go, but get in a crash?
How do I keep from speeding, yet go quickly enough not to block up traffic?
Yet, I know I can’t enjoy the journey when I’m so concerned about the destination (happily ever after).
I have to accept that I will never know what’s at the end of the road.
That’s why (one of many reasons) I need God.
I ask Jesus to take the wheel.
I want to surrender this journey and each new turn to Him.
Show me the path where I should go, O Lord; point out the right road for me.
–Psalm 25:4 TLB

Ok, so I'm a show-off. It's me and Rebecca St James!

Hair Strikes Again

What is it with this hair lately?

Every time I dye it something funky happens in my life.
Let me explain. The sun is shining, and it’s a happy day.I finally made myself a hair appointment for a cut and color, rather than wrecking it myself, as I’ve done many a time in the past.

I’m supposed to meet a new guy today (although that’s not the reason I made an appointment). A coworker is bringing over someone she’s wanted to set me up with for over a year. So this hair better look good.

In all my anticipation and excitement to go to the hairdresser (or maybe just because I’m running late and everyone exceeds the speed limit on this road), I start speeding eagerly along.

I’m singing along to my music, and then I see him.
The merry motorcycle cop. “Oh, blank. I’m going 60. ”

He pulls me over, tells me he clocked me at 55 in a 40 zone and hands me a $150 ticket and says (very nicely, actually), “I hope the rest of your day goes better.”

So essentially I spent $235 and 3 hours for my hair today.

(Disclaimer: I’m really not complaining, nor do I really believe bad stuff happens because of bad hair days).

And by the way, the hair turned out fine, as did the meeting with the boy.

Restored Tour

Jeremy Camp released Live Unplugged (BEC/EMI-CMG) Nov. 8 while touring to promote his current CD, Restored. His song "Open Up Your Eyes” is on the Chronicles of Narnia “Inspired By” soundtrack. See http://www.jeremycamp.com/

Bethany Dillon’s song "Dreamer" from her sophomore album Imagination is featured in the film Dreamer, which opened Oct. 21. Her song, “Hero” is also on the Narnia soundtrack.
See http://www.bethanydillon.com/

The Afters won an mtvU Award for their video “Beautiful Love.” The awards show will air on mtvU and mtvU.com Nov. 9. See http://www.theafters.com/

I'm trying to quit complaining cold turkey for Thanksgiving

I know someone who complains a lot.
I'm not saying this to criticize,
but to thank her for making me realize just how much I too am a complainer.
“I’m so tired.” “I don’t know what’s wrong with me.” “I don’t want to go to work tomorrow.”
Neither of us should be complaining.
We have SO much to be thankful for.
The fact that we have a job to drag ourselves to on a Monday
should make us slide our butts off our comfortable chairs
and onto our knees thanking God.
Have you ever known what it's like to be jobless, homeless, peniless?
To want to work, but no one would hire you?
To be too sick to work?
Or disabled?
I have not.
Have you ever wondered how those who are suffering intensely
can be the most grace-filled, thankful people?
They realize there’s more to life than an extra-hot foamy latte and perfect weather.
There’s even more to life than decent health, meaningful friendships, and thriving families (although those are wonderful things).
I've been feeling sorry for myself for far too long--for reasons that are so petty.
And I want to quit complaining.
Of course there's always room for honesty about how we're feeling.
But what would it look like if a complaint were always coupled with thanksgiving?
That's what I want to do--give thanks for the countless blessings God's given.
And isn't that what our November holiday is all about?
May we remember to thank God not only this month,
but every day of every year for the rest of our short, unpredictable, glorious lives.