The Price of Alcohol (a funny)

"Sometimes when I reflect back on all the wine I drink
I feel shame Then I look into the glass and think
about the workers in the vineyards and all of their hopes
and dreams . If I didn't drink this wine, they might be out
of work and their dreams would be shattered.
Then I say to myself, "It is better that I drink this wine and let their
dreams come true than be selfish and worry about my liver."
~ Jack Handy

WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may leave you wondering what the
hell happened to your bra and panties.
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"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they
wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're
going to feel all day. "
~Frank Sinatra

WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may create the illusion that you are
tougher, smarter, faster and better looking than most people.
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"When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading."
~ Henny Youngman

WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may lead you to think people are
laughing WITH you.
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"24 hours in a day, 24 beers in a case. Coincidence? I think not."
~ Stephen Wright

WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may cause you to think you can sing.

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"When we drink, we get drunk. When we get drunk,
we fall asleep. When we fall asleep, we commit no sin.
When we commit no sin, we go to heaven. So, let's all
get drunk and go to heaven!"
~ Brian O'Rourke

WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may cause pregnancy.
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"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy."
~ Benjamin Franklin

WARNING: The consumption of alcohol is a major factor in dancing like a
retard.
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"Without question, the greatest invention in the
history of mankind is beer. Oh, I grant you that the
wheel was also a fine invention, but the wheel does
not go nearly as well with pizza."
~ Dave Barry

WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may cause you to tell your friends
over and over again that you love them.
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To some it's a six-pack, to me it's a Support Group. Salvation in a can!

~ Dave Howell

WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may make you think you can logically
converse with members of the opposite sex without spitting.
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And saving the best for last, as explained by Cliff Clavin, of Cheers.
One afternoon at Cheers, Cliff Clavin was explaining the Buffalo Theory
to his buddy Norm.

Here's how it went:

"Well ya see, Norm, it's like this... A herd of buffalo can only move as
fast as the slowest buffalo. And when the herd is hunted, it is the
slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first This natural
selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and
health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the
weakest members. In much the same way, the human brain can only operate
as fast as the slowest brain cells. Excessive intake of alcohol, as we
know, kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and
weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer
eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more
efficient machine. That's why you always feel smarter after a few
beers."

WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may make you think you are
whispering when you are not

Funny Sign!!!

RIP Messiah Surat!

One of the shining stars of the Memphis Soul Music scene and a dear friend of Tha Movement has passed on. Messiah Surat, who graced Tha Movement stage on many occasions, no longer walks with us in physical form but his spirit that he poured out in his music will be with us forever. His CD, "The Evolution Continues" was an exceptional body of work, written and produced solely by Messiah. His lyrics of God, Love, Community, Spiritual and Personal Growth were a window into his deepest thoughts and feelings. He was a BIG supporter of Tha Movement and gave us so much with his performances and his words of encouragement. His potential was boundless, and he will truly be missed. The first song Messiah performed for Tha Movement was at our very first showcase. That song is entitled "I'm on my way back home to you, Father."

For those of you who had the opportunity to hear or meet Messiah, and desire to pay your condolences, his Funeral Services are:

Saturday, March 4th
The Wake 2pm The Funeral 4pm
The Family Funeral Care
4925 Summer Avenue

To hear a sample of Messiah's Music click on
http://cdbaby.com/cd/messiahsurat

Two Haiku: Spring and Pumpkin

Spring
Rain, gray and steady;
Worms, oozing up from the mud.
Birds, singing, happy.

(*Saturday morning, I woke up at dawn; the sky was gray and a soft rain was falling. I slept with my balcony door open during the night. The birds were singing their little beaks off. I felt an inspiration to write this haiku. It is the first one I've ever written. This is the first time in years that I have been inspired to write anything remotely resembling poetry. Maybe it was Bob Marley's tune "Three Little Birds" that I had listened to Friday night that provided additional inspiration?!! At any rate, the birds were singing quite a bit Saturday morning!)




Pumpkin
Soft, Orange, tabby.
Purring, kneading, cuddling.
Kitty, contented.

(*I was "cat-sitting" my friend Matt's kitten, Pumpkin, while he went snow-boarding in Zurich. She is an orange, female tabby. They are rare. Most orange tabby cats are male. At any rate, she was so lovable and well-behaved all week long. I miss her already. I gave her back last night. The previous time I babysat her, she was a wild thing and tore up everything. This time, she was sweet, cuddly and lovable. This was written for her on Saturday morning also.)

Because I got high......Muck Sticky and Afroman: March 10th - Young Avenue Deli

Live at the Young Avenue Deli Friday March 10th. This is gonna be amazing. ToOoDeLoOo

Growing Old by Rose's Definition

(**I have read the following anecdote many times via emails forwarded by various friends or posted repeatedly on My Space's bulletin board. It is especially appropriate, given my upcoming birthday and the fact that I have so much MORE I want to do in the next few decades. We are never too old and it is never too late!**)

We do not stop playing because we are old; we grow old because we stop playing.

The first day of school, our professor introduced himself and challenged us to get to know someone we didn't already know. I stood up to look around when a gentle hand touched my shoulder. I turned around to find a wrinkled, little old lady beaming up at me with a smile that lit up her entire being.

She said, "Hi handsome. My name is Rose. I'm eighty-seven years old. Can I give you a hug?" I laughed and enthusiastically responded, "Of course you may!" and she gave me a giant squeeze.

“Why are you in college at such a young, innocent age?" I asked. She jokingly replied, "I'm here to meet a rich husband, get married, have a couple of children, and then retire and travel."

"No seriously," I asked. I was curious what may have motivated her to be taking on this challenge at her age.

"I always dreamed of having a college education and now I'm getting one!" she told me.

After class we walked to the student union building and shared a chocolate milkshake. We became instant friends. Every day for the next three months we would leave class together and talk nonstop. I was always mesmerized listening to this "time machine" as she shared her wisdom and experience with me.

Over the course of the year, Rose became a campus icon and she easily made friends wherever she went. She loved to dress up and she reveled in the attention bestowed upon her from the other students. She was living it up.

At the end of the semester we invited Rose to speak at our football banquet. I'll never forget what she taught us. She was introduced and stepped up to the podium. As she began to deliver her prepared speech, she dropped her three by five cards on the floor. Frustrated and a little embarrassed she leaned into the microphone and simply said, "I'm sorry I'm so jittery. I gave up beer for Lent and this whiskey is killing me! I'll never get my speech back in order so let me just tell you what I know."




As we laughed she cleared her throat and began: "We do not stop playing because we are old; we grow old because we stop playing. There are only four secrets to staying young, being happy, and achieving success.

"You have to laugh and find humor every day."

"You've got to have a dream. When you lose your dreams, you die. We have so many people walking around who are dead and don't even know it!"

"There is a huge difference between growing older and growing up. If you are nineteen years old and lie in bed for one full year and don't do one productive thing, you will turn twenty years old. If I am eighty-seven years old and stay in bed for a year and never do anything I will turn eighty-eight. Anybody can grow older. That doesn't take any talent or ability. The idea is to grow up by always finding the opportunity in change."

"Have no regrets. The elderly usually don't have regrets for what we did, but rather for things we did not do. The only people who fear death are those with regrets."

She concluded her speech by courageously singing "The Rose." She challenged each of us to study the lyrics and live them out in our daily lives. At the years end Rose finished the college degree she had begun all those years ago. One week after graduation Rose died peacefully in her sleep.

Over two thousand college students attended her funeral in tribute to the wonderful woman who taught by example that it's never too late to be all you can possibly be.

If you read this, please send this peaceful word of advice to your friends and family, they'll really enjoy it! We send these words in loving memory of Rose.

Remember: Growing older is mandatory, growing up is optional.

My Birthday Bash at the 93X Locals Live Show - Newby's; March 3rd

I will be celebrating my birthday on March 3rd at this show and hope that you guys will join me to celebrate!! The first 100 people will receive FREE CDS (but not from me)....from the bands that are playing!! 93X will be broadcasting live all night long and I'm sure there will be giveaways galore!! It's always a party when the 93X crew is around! And when I'm there, too, well, it's just OVER THE TOP!! WOO HOO!! heh. =) Yeah. Really! It is! Try me!

So here are the details!!

Newby's Memphis
March 3rd
Friday
9 p.m.
$3

On a Dead Machine, Aurora, The Internationals, Crippled Nation, Organ Thief.......... and.............. who knows who else!!! You never know!

Also, this is a label showcase for On a Dead Machine as a reschedule from the one that was snowed out a couple of weeks ago. Come show your support along with me!!

Your presence there will be all the presents I need!!
Mwah!

Free Sol CD Release (Feb 24)

Hello again M-TOWN!!!
Just reminding y'all that FREE SOL will be playing at Newby's tonight, along with "America's Premier Steel Spinner", DJ Howard Q!!! Folks, it's gonna be a helluva party, so don't miss it!! Also, make sure you get there early so you can enjoy some of that FREE BEER!!!!

AND NOW, it's the moment we've all been waiting for.......(drum roll please!!!)......FREE SOL's highly anticipated sophomore album, appropriately titled The Thread Between, is almost ready for release!!!!!!! There are just a couple more things to finish up before it's totally ready to be put on the shelf. But hey, Free, Elliot, Teddy and Premo decided that since so many of you have been asking for it for sooo long, they’re gonna go ahead and sell a few pre-release copies tonight at the show! So if you're one of those people who just can't wait anymore, before the night is over, be sure that you don't leave Newby's without picking up your very own copy of this musical masterpiece! (*Disclaimer: we only have a limited quantity of this "sneak preview" version, so get yours while supplies last!!!)

David Gilmour's (Pink Floyd) New CD Release = March 6th

On An Island, the new album from David Gilmour is released on March 6th. On An Island is a collection of songs and instrumentals that had its genus in the critically acclaimed 2002 London Festival Hall concerts. Gilmour has stepped out of his super-group to discover he’s still at his peak - and he’s rightly pleased. ‘It’s my best and most personal work,’ he says. ‘Making it with my musician friends has been a positive experience on so many levels.’ And touring it this spring can only take him to a new high. The album, was produced by David Gilmour, Phil Manzanera and Chris Thomas.

From today Friday Feb 24 you can view video clips of each track on the album exclusively on David's site. Each day a different clip will be posted.

To view the video for On An Island please select your preferred format & connection speed from the following links: Windows Hi | Lo / Real Hi | Lo

The album is available to pre-order from Amazon

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...“A sublime piece of virtuosity that gives you goosebumps...a hugely sensual piece of work”... Mojo
...“A sumptuous record that works beautifully”... Q
... "spacious & beautifully recorded... a warm sonic bath..." The Guardian

Label Showcase: New Daisy, 3/24/06: Some of the BEST in local rock!!

Everyone please come out and support Memphis music! This show is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT and we need EVERYONE to be there to show the people from out of town what our scene is all about! We want the New Daisy SOLD OUT!!!







A LIFE AWAY

Pure rock n roll (i.e. Sevendust, Pantera, 36 Crazyfists)

alifeawaymusic.com







Mrs. Fletcher

Aggressive Shock Rock (i.e. Marilyn Manson, Faith no More, System of a Down)

myspace.com/mrsfletcher







Detriment

Southern-groove metalcore (i.e. Lamb of God, Pantera, Meshuggah)

myspace.com/walkthrougthepit









So She Sang

Screamo jazz rock (i.e. Deftones, Codeseven, Glassjaw)

soshesang.com







This Side of Summer

Pop-rock-core (i.e. Anberlin, Coheed & Cambria, Underoath)

myspace.com/thissideofsummer







Aurora

Jam rock (i.e. Pink Floyd, Chevelle, Filter)

myspace.com/auroranation

The Black Eyed Peas' Apl De Ap needs YOU as an intern for his record label!!

Music Interns needed for Black-Eyed Peas (Apl De Ap’s) Jeepney Music Label

What's up everyone!? we just wanted to throw the oppurtunity of an Internship with JeepneyMusic that's Apl De Ap's Label..So if you are interested in helping out with that please hit up JeepneyMusicinfo@aol.com or go on The Black-Eyed Peas My Space Profile top 8 Friends for a direct link to JeepneyMusic ...Thank you very Much.

Crippled Nation show w/ Perspective and Hey Heidi Rae

Friday Night @ The Bridge -3570 Canada Rd. (located in Lakeland where the old Nike outlet store used to be by the Belz Factory Outlet Mall)

Hey Heidi Rae
PERSPECTIVE
Crippled Nation
$5 to get in; all ages; This is a Christian venue so there is NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED!

See ya there!

Pirate Names: What's YOURS!!??

Arggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggh! Shiver me timbers!

Gentlemen: http://www.mess.be/pirate-names-male.php

Ladies: http://www.mess.be/pirate-names-female.php

01) TJ - Gunwalls Vane
02) Jon - Captain Seabass.... harrrr
03) Stormy- Iron Jane
04) Damon - Cpt. One Eyed Willy
05) Jason - Voodoo O' Mohn
06) Beth A. - Cutthroat Sophie McPhearson
07) Adam A. - Frosty Obadiah
08) Crystal - Gunwalls Mary
09) Steph- Voodoo Rose
10) Mikey-Captain Flint
11) Jessie - Captian Charity
12) Jeremy - Blackspot Jeremiah
13) Elle- Swashy Sophie McPhearson
14) Mike - Bloody Basingstoke
15) Hayley - Voodoo
16) WORM-jebidia springfieldski
17) aaron - Black Abednego
18) jenny- Keelhaul Sophie McPhearson
19) clayton- captain lafayette (i think they messed up and meant captain lafaggette)
20) cara - Dirty Lizzie
21) ZED- Yardam Vane
22) H. chapel - Jolly Ivan
23)Simon - Yardarm Ole
24) David - Dirty Butch
25) Dorian-Mad Elizabeth
26) Ms Plow - Evil Charity
27) Leilani ~ Skylarking Eliza
28) The Evil Mermaid Sal
29.) Shea~Cutthroat Obadiah
30.) Chaunte'~Keelhaul Esmerelda
31.) Tom Prestigiacomo- Blackpowder Hooky
32.) Sandrasue~Captain ETHEL!!
33.) Jason - Dirty Badfish
34.) Angela – Skylarking Sal

And the Survey says! Silly questions.....

**This is a repost from a circulating My Space bulletin and these are my answers. Thanks Glam Margera! See, Sunny, I posted a survey!**

1.)When showering, do you start the water and then get in or get in and start the water?
Get in, turn on the water and adjust the temp via the faucet, then turn on my shower massage sprayer….. (*What an ODD question; who really cares???*)

2.) Do you read the labels on your shampoo bottle?
Sometimes, just to have something to read. I read everything. Any and all labels.

3.) Do you moan in the shower like the people on the Herbal Essence commercial?
Oh yeah, I'm a screamer. Yeah right. Washing your hair isn't THAT thrilling!

4.) Have you ever showered with someone of the opposite sex?
Yes

5.) Have you almost drowned in your bathtub?
no

6.) Have you ever brushed your teeth in the shower?
Maybe a couple of times when camping or something, when there aren’t mirrors and sinks aplenty ….but not usually. And yes, I’ve used a green stick, salt and baking soda before too when primitive camping.

7.) Have you ever dropped your soap on your foot?
Yes, who hasn’t. But now I use body wash. (*REALLY! Who made up these questions???)

8.) How old do you look?
I do still get carded all the time so maybe I don't look like I'm really my age. Who knows? I’ve been told all the time that I don’t look my age and since I tend to attract/date guys 10-16 years younger, I’m guessing I DON’T look my age.

9.) How old do you act?
Definitely not my age; sometimes it depends on the day of the week.

10.) What's the last song you sang?
Bob Marley – Jammin’ (this morning; I’m listening to some OLD Bob Marley and the Wailers right now……)

11.) have u recently become a member of anything?
Yes, sorta…. I’m involved in the Memphis Musician’s Healthcare Initiative and I became a “member” of another committee geared toward setting up fund-raising initiatives for Memphis’ Music Cares and the Memphis Plan musician’s healthcare.

As far as clubs, I became a private club member to a couple of Jonesboro nightclubs but that’s no big deal. And I became a member of B’rit Hadasha’s Monday night Bible Study and a member of a Christian Anarchist group locally. What can I say? I’m a MEMBER. I’m a join-in kinda grrrrrl!!

12.) What are your plans for the weekend?
I am going to Bonne Terre (a local Bed and Breakfast) for a retreat this weekend (Saturday) and I have no clue after that….probably to see my friend Blake play Sunday night at his regular gig…….. It’s become my usual Sunday night spot.

14.) Have you ever ridden a mechanical bull?
Actually YES and I was good at it too!! It’s all in the thighs!! Hahahaha! (*shut up!*)

I grew up riding horses and back when the urban cowboy phase was “the thing”, I happened to live in Houston and Dallas so I have ridden the bull at Gilley’s and at Billy Bob’s Texas. I guess I’m a cowgirl at heart. I do love cowboys!! Especially long-haired cowboys.

15.) Do you ever intentionally vomit after eating?
Ugh, NO! WHY????? That’s stupid. I try NOT to vomit ever….and rarely do although I may feel like it sometimes. Cast-iron tummy!

16.) If you were working on a pirate ship, what would you most likely be?
Captain or Captain’s wench

17.) Have you ever called anyone a slut?
Yes (unfortunately)

18) Have you ever been called a slut?
Yes (although I know they were just teasing.)

19). Have you ever smuggled something into America?
Uh, yes and I plead the 5th amendment. Let’s say there is something to be said of offshore banking on occasion, especially in British Commonwealths and the Caribbean. Nuff said. It was a looooooooooooooooooong time ago.

20). Does playing the guitar make a girl/guy more attractive?
Well, uh, not necessarily but it certainly doesn’t hurt! And it’s NOT just a guitar but a banjo, a bass, drums, saxophone, keyboards, harmonica or any musical instrument.

21). Do you live in a city with a good sports team?
Uh, I did when I lived in DALLAS!!!!! Heheheh…..uh, I love polo and hockey so….uh, Did I mention that I like Cowboys????????? As for Memphis, well, I do love me some hot Redbirds baseball players……but I don’t care for any of our other teams (I know, I know, go ahead and shoot me. I don’t care!)…..

22). Have you ever finished off the popcorn?
No, hardly ever…..

23). How many people would come to your funeral?
No idea. Probably no one. I told my mom to just toss me in the fireplace and be done with it. Maybe I’ll just poof, disappear one day in the blink of an eye!!!!

24). How many of them would come just to make sure you're dead?
No telling. Probably everyone I know. What a strange question!

25). Do you have more enemies or more friends?
ME? Friends, Most definitely. I don’t have any enemies that I’m aware of…..

26.) Have you ever sent an anonymous letter?
Yes.

27.) Can you fix ur own car?
Somethings. But I prefer to have hot young guys work on it. I can change my oil, change my tires, change my spark plugs, fill the radiator, change air/gas filters, stuff like that….

28.) Have you ever turned someone down when they asked you out?
Yes

29.) Are you smarter than your friends?
I’m not judgmental like that. I have some brilliantly intelligent friends who don’t have a lot of common sense and I have some friends who are less than stellar in book sense but are very wise.

30.) Have you ever stolen anything from your friends?
No.

31.) Have you ever been to jail?
Yes.

32.) Should you have?
Everything happens for a reason. And while there were other circumstances involved, yes, technically I should have….

33.) Do you like the taste of beer?
Me? Like the taste of beer? Noooooo!
[**sarcasm** Yes, I do. I usually prefer imports but will drink any kind of beer if it’s cold. My favorite is Chimay from Belgium or Mamba from South Africa.]


34.) Have you ever died or killed someone in a dream?
Yes, died... never killed anyone.

35.) Have you ever given to charity?
Yes, and I’m on the board of directors for a charity organization (Girls Incorporated). And, since childhood, I have been involved in fund-raising for St Jude. I also support the Memphis Oral School for the Deaf.

36.) Would you kill a dog for $10,000?
No. I don’t like violence or killing and especially animals. I’m a pacifist. Although, in the case of Saddam, he should have been killed a long time ago. That’s all I have to say about that.

37) Do you sometimes get depressed?
Yes but it’s been a while…… and although I have Depressive Reactive Disorder, I have managed it quite well for over 10 years without meds; the BEST thing that has helped is having my balcony to sit on at sunset every day and time to reflect and pray/meditate daily and simply being aware of my perspective about things and changing it when it creeps into old, negative ways. Everyone gets depressed but most people bounce back quickly.

38.) Do you have plans for your future?
Lots. Hey, I’m type A. Of course I have plans!

My Birthday and the 93X Locals Live Show at Newby's (March 3rd)

I will be celebrating my birthday on March 3rd at this show and hope that you guys will join me to celebrate!! The first 100 people will receive FREE CDS (but not from me)....from the bands that are playing!! 93X will be broadcasting live all night long and I'm sure there will be giveaways galore!! It's always a party when the 93X crew is around! And when I'm there, too, well, it's just OVER THE TOP!! WOO HOO!! heh. =) Yeah. Really! It is! Try me! And especially cuz I know EVERYBODY........... And that's no joke! I can't even go out and act an idiot! At least, not at THIS party cuz, well, I do know everyone that will be there, from the bands to the radio staff to the club staff....... If I don't know you, my pals will buy you a beer.



So here are the details!!



Newby's Memphis

March 3rd

Friday

9 p.m.

$3



On a Dead Machine, Aurora, The Internationals, Crippled Nation, Organ Thief.......... and.............. who knows who else!!! You never know!



Also, this is a label showcase for On a Dead Machine as a reschedule from the one that was snowed out a couple of weeks ago. Come show your support along with me!!



Your presence there will be all the presents I need!!

Mwah!

Lovers of Darkness

Lovers of Darkness

People are judged by this fact: The Light (goodness) has come
into the world. But people did not want light. They wanted
darkness (sin). Why? Because they were doing evil things.
~John 3:19 (ERV)


KEY THOUGHT:
Some folks don't just reject Jesus; they hate God, Christianity,
religion, Christians, and anything that smacks of wholesome living.
Evil is real and controls the lives of those who give it safe harbor.
Evil recoils from truth. Too often, people not fully controlled by evil
end up rejecting the truth of God for a simple reason: they love how
they are living and don't want to give it up. They are well on their
way to being lovers of darkness.

Have you ever seen a well - lit bar room? The bar room is dark, for the lovers of darkness would not enjoy themselves in a well - lit setting. There is much demon activity within a bar room. One is the spirit of lust, another is the spirit of destruction.

Don't let the opposition of evil, or of the Evil One, dull your spiritual senses to God's gracious and liberating truth. If you find yourself flirting with sin and evil, use the Joseph solution -- get up and flee! When evil is allowed a place to
grow, it will ultimately lead us to flee the light like cockroaches scurrying for cover when the light comes on. Let's keep our hearts set on Jesus and his righteousness.

But how shall a man that is darkness come to the light? Or how shall a sinner that loves the darkness rather than the light even will to come and to follow Him? Yet, this is exactly the distortion of the gospel that is proclaimed by many in our day. The darkness according to them, must come to the Light, in order that the darkness may be dispelled. Christ, the Light of the world, is exhibited by some preacher to men that are in darkness. And He is willing to enlighten them with the light of life, if they will only let the light shine in their hearts. But if they are unwilling the Light of the world cannot penetrate to dispel their darkness. And so they preach a mighty darkness and a powerless Light!

But thanks be to God, the Light of the world does not shine by the grace and good will of the darkness; it is sovereign. It is not dependent on the will of the sinner; it is irresistible. It is not contingent upon the begging and pleading and contortions of a modern hawker of Jesus, but sends it’s piercing and illuminating rays whithersoever it wills. The darkness does not come to the light, but the Light shines into the darkness through the Spirit of grace, exposes the darkness, convicts of sin, draws into the light life. And then the sinner comes and follows. Nor does he ever finally return to the darkness. Forever the Light continues to shine and to draw him on, until at last he enters



TODAY'S PRAYER:
Holy and righteous Father, keep my heart tuned to your Son's grace,
love, and righteousness. Make me hunger and thirst for your
righteousness. Kindle my desire to seek first your Kingdom and your
righteousness. Give me a holy passion to live in your light. In Jesus'
holy and mighty name I pray. Amen.

Happy Valentine's Day!