I have an older brother that is a Carpenter. He is growing in his faith through some crushing circumstances. It's hard to watch. Yesterday He stopped by to visit since we haven't in a while. He was talking about many things he is going through and struggling with. He talked in a very real way about how he is seeking the Lord and how real all of this, once "far off God stuff" is becoming very real and practical to him. I rejoice!!! He tickles me. He is so very sincere. Very tenderhearted, yet very ragged, and real in his approach to his relationship with the Lord. He was talking about a difficult and ethical situation with an employer. He was so frustrated at the compromises being made on the part of the employer, and confused as to how to handle it all. He told me he just threw up his hands, lifted his head, and said "Well hell!! Lord, you were a Carpenter, what would you do?".
You've gotta' love that!!!
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That is too funny! And yet it was probably an ernest cry for help. Iknow,maybe Missy will write another rhyme less poem. Pass the Pinot, please.
Would that more Christians were as real as this man and stopped trying to be sugary-honey-molasses sweet and empyreal. What you see here is what you get, and I really appreciate that.
That's always been his way. That's what makes him so endearing. Actually, Stacey is like that to, no pretense at all.
Thats so funny! Tell him I said hello and I'll try to send him some white trash again someday!
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