God is not moved or impressed with our worship until our hearts are moved and impressed by Him.

-Kelly Sparks-

Today was the fateful day that I knew would come but I did not want to face.  I handed over the keys to Lucille, my beloved.  She had many ailing problems that I could not fix and I had to make the decision to put her up for sale.  The sad part is I could find no takers, so I sold her to the Salvage “Junk” Yard.  I listened to the way the Junk Yard Dog talked about Lucille.  How she wasn’t worth much, how she had a lot of problems.  Nonetheless He took her!

When I drove off from the Salvage Yard it felt like I had just left one of my kids at an orphanage. There is a bright side , taking a car to the Salvage Yard is like being an organ donor.  Lucille will live on in 100 different cars.  At least she will leave a legacy.

“There is more mercy in Christ than sin in us.”  -Richard Sibbes-

HT: Ray Ortlund

Since Josh is fifteen we are bracing ourselves for driving.  We have already allowed him to drive short distances and around the church parking lot, but we are not ready for the “big” streets yet.  He is a conscientious kid but learning to drive often means mistakes.  I am not ready for that.  Also, I can’t bear the thought of turning him loose by himself in a car yet.  He is a good kid but I am very protective also. 

When I saw this cartoon, I was reminded of what learning to drive means.