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Hilarious Indeed

I was going to wait and make this a weekend whatever post, but I just cannot help myself. In light of Challies latest distractions from writing his book on discernment... of which he asked for prayer regarding this adventure... I have found a cartoon that reminded me of Challies that I found here.
Here is Challies 2nd distraction posted today... and now here is the1st one posted yesterday. Apparently, he is on a roll.
Yes... both HILARIOUS indeed. But like I said in the comments on his first distraction, "Ummmm.... praying for you and your dear wife. This was certainly HILARIOUS and VERY ENTERTAINING!!!! But you remind me of my husband the week before he was supposed to be downstairs studying for boards... when low and behold I find him leaving comments on Challies blog. Remember that? Aren't you supposed to be writing a book or something? And I can only imagine how many books you have stacked up in your library that you are supposed to be reviewing... or have you resorted to reading Far Side cartoons again?"
Of which Challies replied, "How do you know I haven't excerpted this from the forthcoming book...mom..."
Now, I am sure you guessed that there is no possible way that I could actually be his mother. I do, however, imagine that his mother is quite incredible. But I have to add... when someone asks for prayer, I take it seriously. And he obviously needs it more fervently than I imagined. ha. :-)

Now, I know he isn't writing about procrastination. But I have witnessed ever since he made this announcement, his troll commenters giving him a hard time about writing such a book. All this to say Challies and Mrs. Challies... prayer, as you know, does make a difference. And the Lord has laid you both on my heart daily... obviously there is a reason as evidenced by your hilarious posts! HILARIOUS!!!! Indeed. But get to work... :-)

Posted by Lisa on September 20, 2006

Comments

Why, thank you. You'll be glad to know that work on the book is proceeding at a decent clip, despite my recent ramblings!

Posted by: Tim Challies | September 20, 2006 04:56 PM

Oh you know we all enjoy your ramblings... it is just way too fun to give you a hard time... but you know, you guys really are in our prayers.

Posted by: 4ever4given | September 20, 2006 05:01 PM

I just wanted to stop by and let you know I am glad you did not get booted off of blogspot permanently!

Posted by: sheshe | September 20, 2006 07:23 PM

Hey... thanks. I am sure there are alot of people that would love to see that happen... :-)

Posted by: 4ever4given | September 20, 2006 08:55 PM

Tim Challies stopped by. Oh man. I'm NEVER washing my laptop AGAIN! This is SO awesome!

But seriously. He's writing a book? That's cool.

I'm starting work on my finding a Masters thesis...that's, uh, fun. And I think I'm going to get on the bandwagon too! I'm going to (over the next millenia) finish up my 30 or so Cessationist posts and compile that into a book with lots of humerous illustrations involving puppies. Then, I'll give it a 'spiritual' sounding title like "Conversations with the Paraclete" or "A Cup that Overflows"

Sound good?

Man. I should TOTALLY get into marketting and writing kitschy Christian books. I could pay for Seminary in like a month! HA!

Posted by: The_Armchair_Theologian | September 21, 2006 03:32 AM

Ministry Opportunities

"I will feed My flock and I will lead them to rest," declares the Lord GOD. "I will seek the lost, bring back the scattered, bind up the broken and strengthen the sick..." Ezekiel 34:15-16

Psalm 127

"My Husband, My Hero of Faith"

Just a pilgrim on a journey...

"I will lift mine eyes unto the hills; from whence cometh my help? My help cometh from the Lord who made heaven and earth..." Psalm 121

Below is a video testimony about how God saved our marriage after an 18 month separation, 5 years into our marriage. We had 2 children when we separated. We now have 6 children and have been married for... well, OH so much longer!!!... by the grace of our faithful Heavenly Father.