Has anyone seen the most recent Time Magazine? It is about a pastor in Michigan disavowing the theory of hell. Pretty interesting (see and you were wondering when I would actually start talking about some deep stuff). His theory - no hell exists and Jesus came to save everyone. Not sure if I can buy it - but it does raise some good points about people - humans - who think they are fit to judge who is in heaven and who is not - particularly down here in the Bible belt - and I don't mean that derogatarily as I, generally like the Bible and believe what it has to say. I just believe it can be interpreted differently. When I first became a Christian, I too liked to tell people who was in hell and who was not. While I do feel the Bible is pretty clear on the issue of where non-believers go - I am not sure exactly what happens when you die any more than I am sure the Bengals are ever going to win another Superbowl. Pastor Bell (the guy who discounts the fact there is hell - coincidence in that rhyme, I think not) says that while Jesus is clear on how you can attain eternal life - he also says that nothing can seperate us from the love of God and that he will wipe away every tear. Here is the thing - if Jesus is omnipotent (and I believe he is) why the hell? I mean, I get why there has to be good and evil on earth but why in the afterlife. Philosophocially you can say that you put yourself in your own personal hell here on earth by not following God's laws and having a relationship with Jesus. I don't know - I am not going to say for a fact that there is or there is not a hell or propose to know who is a resident there. I don't think my salvation is dependent on what happens to non-believers. I will continue to live a John 3:16 life.....but save the judging for the only one who really can judge. Happy Sunday! two more boats to look at today....good thing about at 30 footer is that I will be able to fit the Yolo on no prob.

so Emilie peed again...in my bed.....that is why I am awake right now....

Oh by the way we actually a real pool (see post from 07) to replace the Sam's club special. Actually that is another thing I bought on my own - as well as the decking that went around it. It is above ground. I still think it is rather ghetto and dream daily of putting in an inground pool. We are also thinking about getting a trampoline for the kids but think it may be too white-trashy. Especially when accompanied by an above ground pool....thoughts??

Yay I figured it out! Hell, if I was smart enough back in 2007 I am wondering why it took me this long 4 years later. Must be because I am closer to 40. I started this blog again because the Happiness Project told me blogging would make me "happier". Hmmmm worth a try. I have committed to read 1 chapter of the Happiness Project per month for the whole of 2011. So far it is pretty cheesy but she has some good tips. And since I have decided to approach this new year with more tolerance (very hard for me) I thought I would give this Happiness broad a chance. We'll see. We're supposed to look at two boats this weekend. Greg thinks I am kidding but if we don't have one by the beginning of may when he leaves for New Mexico - I am buying one on my own. Don't think I can't do it. I just bought a new washing machine the other day - I know a washing machiene and a 30 foot sailboat are two very different things but I am pretty independent in the money realm - couple this with the fact that I have a tiny spending problem and viola! Boat in our future - near future. The washing machiene is pretty sweet. Never thought I could get excited about a washing machiene but this one is all digitized. You can even create your own personal wash cycle. I am surprised the thing does not talk to you! Ah the life of an American housewife....ugh! Wine club tonight that should be fun - if I can get rid of the extra 2lbs of fat/water I am carrying around. I suspect it is water because I have been not eating (or drinking - with the exception of wine) very much. Perhaps that is my problem.....