Scott and I watched "Dan in Real Life" this past Monday (Scott's birthday- funny how birthdays change when you're older- we were lucky to squeeze in a movie in the basement to celebrate). This movie was a great reminder to me of how life takes you by suprise sometimes. Dan had his life planned out and lived it accordingly. Suddenly, he is caught off guard with unexpected emotions which derail his plans (and others). I won't offer a spoiler here, but Dan allows himself to be caught up in his emotions and his life is changed for the better.
Scott and I are planners- facts, figures, numbers, logic, pros and cons- you get the idea. Emotions are difficult to factor into decision making. We have made some wise decisions based on facts- driving used cars, living on a budget and being debt-free, moving into the Northgate school district, etc. We have also made some decisions where emotions were a large factor- Scott and I both working at Crossroads Church, one of my closest friends being an Auburn fan with an engineering degree, going to Italy for vacation, etc.
My thoughts for Easter also fall along these lines. Our faith and beliefs so often fall into the logical catagory because we have lived that way for so long and sometimes fail to be emotional with our faith. So this Easter, let's be caught up in the excitement we have in being in a relationship with a God Who is alive and concerned with our lives. Search your soul to see if you're excited about what God is doing in your life. Have conversations with friends about the implications of a risen Lord. Let your emotions carry your further than only facts can.
Brandon's made it to the big time now and is student athlete of the week. His picture was in the Newnan paper today. I was tipped off when several people at church today were telling us they had seen him; so we stopped on the way home to buy a paper and sure enough- he's in there. He is dedicated to running and runs almost daily. His work is paying off.
Brandon has decided to bring tube socks back into style. Between the socks and the hippie poncho, he's got quite the fashion sense.
Scott and I watched "Dan in Real Life" this past Monday (Scott's birthday- funny how birthdays change when you're older- we were lucky to squeeze in a movie in the basement to celebrate). This movie was a great reminder to me of how life takes you by suprise sometimes. Dan had his life planned out and lived it accordingly. Suddenly, he is caught off guard with unexpected emotions which derail his plans (and others). I won't offer a spoiler here, but Dan allows himself to be caught up in his emotions and his life is changed for the better.
