gahlee. in case i haven't reiterated it enough, i'm kinda stupid. but only in some matters.

so, last night after church we all went to the Mellow Mushroom, and it was mucho fun. pizza was extra good, and i got to sit in the "magic bus" (ha) with a bunch of people. had a great time.

Kudos to Justin for the amazing message last night. he made a point that really hit home with me, and that is that we should consider others better than ourselves. Christ calls us to love, not judgement. so the question is, when are we, as Christians, going to stop talking about what we believe and act on it? Love is not just an emotion, it's action. It's also a reaction to Christ's love for us that fills us up and enables us to do the same. Odds are, you are not going to walk up to the lady at the counter in McDonald's and say "I love you!", (partly  because she'd probably pepper spray you.) but you mostly certain could smile at her and tell her thank you and that you appreciate it. That's how people are going to notice a difference in us. They will know us by our love. So, next time that weird looking kid or the pregnant girl walks into your/our church, school, or anywhere else, regardless of their circumstances, appearance, politics, sexual orientation, race, or anything else, love them. We serve no purpose if all we do is judge, and as if we even had a say in how much God cares for them. We were the ones who drove the nails through Jesus' arms and feet, and He loves us anyway. We know better, and yet we sometimes act worse than non-believers. I am by no means saying that i perfectly exemplify these standards, because God Himself knows my heart. All i am saying is that it all comes down to love. Regardless of your past, God loves you the same as He loves me, and therefore i have no right to judge any of you. well, i guess i am gonna go for now. much love to all of you. ---Cari