A couple of little things for the week

First, saw this, or I should say, I was sent this, and decided to add it to the blog.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2128223578/save-blue-like-jazz-the-movie-0

I really like Donald Miller and his work. If you can support this, please do.

We are getting ready for another Christmas at Washington Park. We need new toys, or slightly used ones work as well, for the kids. We also need candy canes, oranges and apples, fruit snacks, candy bars (no peanuts), and of course, money to help us buy whatever else we need. I will try to post pictures on here from last year soon. They are at the top. If you have donations, or want more information, leave a comment here and I will contact you about helping.

Did She Make it Home?

She called earlier today needing directions to get out of the Capitol city. She was headed north and needed to go south. I think I helped her. I hope I did. I would hate to think she is out there, somewhere in the abyss, wandering around without direction.
It's kind of my responsibility as a Christian.
Helping others find their way.
Even though sometimes I need help finding my way.
I do not own a GPS system, so, as a man, I just say things like "look at this way, it is a part of the state you have never seen before" or "I could have sworn this was the right road".
I dont want a GPS.
I like getting lost once in a while.
It reminds me I am human.
of course, then the moon is on the opposite side of the road again, so maybe a GPS would be good right about now.
We all, Christian and not-Christian, have a measure of responsibility to help other people find their way. With all the financial problems, the war, the threats of terrorism, the unsureness of tomorrow, we all need to help each other find our ways.
My aunt is a master gardener, helping others with produce related problems.
A cousin is a plumber, unclogging those problems within the pipes.
A friend is a supervisor in a factory, making sure no one falls into the machinery.
All we can do is give the directions, it is up to the individual if they make it home.

Welcome Back. (No more Mister Nice Guy)

Today is September 21 and I have decided to resume the weekly blog after a period of depression. (more about that someday). After talking to my dear cousin the other night I decided to start blogging again. It has been far too long.
Why did I stop? Well, I had a friend die and people went crazy and I stopped doing a lot of things that I really liked. This blog was one of them. I changed the title from Churchie McChurchstein to "I do has tough" because, well, because I do has tough. (see my profile picture). My cousin really made me remember who I am, and what I am about, and that I am stronger than I know. And for that I say "thanks Matt".
So I will still blog about church life, my life, work, my favorite things, and all that other stuff that seems important to me. I have a lot of catching up to do, so I may even write more than once a week for a while.
So, to those of you that have missed me, I am back. And to those of you that have not missed me, I really don't care because you have a terrible attitude and your mom probably dresses you funny .