My Name Is Chuck And I Approved This Message

If I had anyone better to vote for, I'd vote against John McCain for no other reason than it was his Campaign Finance Reform Bill started requiring the phrase, "My name is ... and I approved this message."

Anyone else out there sick of hearing that phrase?

Did he think he was doing us a favor?

[caution: sarcasm ahead]

Hey John...all those ads that were out there supporting a campaign...I wasn't really sure if they were approved by the candidate or not. That phrase really cleared it up for me! Whew, we're much better off now!

[end sarcasm]

Unfortunately, there's nobody else out there that's better to vote for. The other option is a non-option. Too bad Palin is the VP candidate and not at the top of the ticket.

Pray

There's an artist named Kendall Payne who sang at the Willow Creek Arts Conference this year. I've grown quite fond of her music. She has one song called "Pray" (bonus track on the Grown CD) that is one of the most thought provoking songs I've ever heard. I thought I'd share the lyrics with you:

I will pray for you now, for you have been my faithful friends
While the road we walk is difficult indeed
I couldn't not ask for more than what you've already been
Only that you would say these prayers for me
May your heart break enough that compassion enters in
May your strenght all be spent upon the weak
All the castles and crowns you build and place upon your head
May they all fall, come crashing down around your feet
May you find every step to be harder than the last
So your character grows greater every stride
May your company be of human insignificance
May your weakness be your only source of pride
What you do unto others may it all be done to you
May you meet the One who made us
And see Him smile when life is through
May your blessings be many but not what you hoped they'd be
And when you look upon the broken
May mercy show you what you could not see
May you never be sure of any plans you desire
But you'd learn to trust the plan He has for you
May your passions be tried and tested in the holy fire
May you fight with all your life for what is true
I have prayed for you now all my dear and faithful friends
But what I wish is more than I could eever speak
As the way wanders on I'll long to see you once again
Until then, would you pray these prayers for me?
Oh, that you would pray for me