Conversational Wizards!

When God created Man, He did a phenomenal job...I'll be the first to say it!
They're strong...
They're wise...
They're brave...
They can invent, break, and fix anything!

But women have a skill that men do not...
WE ARE CONVERSATIONAL WIZARDS!!!

We can walk, cook, fold laundry, listen, and talk all at the same time. Not only that, but we can carry on up to 5 conversations simultaneously (I guess it's called multi-tasking). This one is amazing: we can talk at a rate that only other women (and only in the rarest of cases, a man) understand.

No one is better at this than my friend Jenna. She has this unbelievable ability to bring a conversation full circle while covering 17 topics in about 10 minutes. I am convinced she could win a speed-speaking contest (do they exist? I should look into it!). Here's the amazing thing; I UNDERSTAND HER! Even when she uses words that aren't real, I know exactly what each word means. It's as if we have our own pseudo-language. No one else begins to grasp what we're saying, but we hear each other perfectly!

This has brought some thoughts to mind about the Trinity:
Rom. 8:26 says that the Spirit intercedes for us by speaking to the Father in words we don't understand. My Bible uses the phrase "wordless groans." The Father and Holy Spirit have their own language that no other person can understand.

God must be the ultimate conversational wizard. He sees and hears EVERYTHING! He's taken multi-tasking to a completely new inhuman level. When women are involved in multiple conversations simultaneously, we really are involved. We are actively participating. It's the same with God; He is not resting...not sleeping...not far away...He is here and He is active.

Sculpting in Snow or Stone?

Today I set my "pen" to my first online journal. Why is it that we find it easier to expose our most vulnerable thoughts and emotions to the world through this avenue than we do through actual face to face interaction? Is it the thought that strangers will understand us better than the ones who 'know' us? Is there comfort in the absence of facial expression? It can't feel 'safer'...Can it? Whether it is cathartic, humorous, egotistical, or just for something to do, 'blogging' has become a phenomenon in my small world. I might as well jump onboard!

Why am I jumping? Credit is due to my brother. Reading his thoughts, I am learning about him and also about Him (if this doesn't make sense to you, read on!) Sidebar: you should read Josh's blog as well: thelongbrake.blogspot.com I have not the slightest idea of what to expect by starting this venture, but I'm confident that God will grow me through the things I learn and write about.

Eat, shower, drive, clean, TV, shop (?), laundry, entertainment...so many things I do on a routine basis are just as if I am sculpting in snow. They last for only a moment; after the snow melts, what is left? Granted, sometimes this kind of sculpting must exist as a necessity of life (i.e. shower). How many times do I confuse the necessities with the expendables?

Sculpting in stone: relationships, the body of Christ, the Word of God, service...these things are lasting. Don't miss this; they are also necessities. They are mandated in Scripture. How often do I treat the acts of stone sculpting as if they are snow sculpting? It's heart-wrenching for me to think about.

John 15:5 I am the Vine; you are the branches. If you remain in Me and I in you, you will bear much fruit (stone sculptures); apart from Me you can do nothing (snow sculptures).