Dream Car

Here it is, the 1955 Bel Air.

One day…

Tattoing Update

I go in on Friday for some more work. I keep promising to post pictures, but I am getting my left arm sleeved in religious tattoos. SO far the large Jesus is complete, as is the Sacred Heart. The Immaculate Heart on the cap of the shoulder is nearing completion. This week, we start the [...]

Seven Songs Meme

Hat tip to RevHRod.
List seven songs you are into right now. No matter what the genre, whether they have words, or even if they’re any good, but they must be songs you’re really enjoying now. Post these instructions in your blog along with your seven songs. Just post a note that you’ve joined in!
1. Alabama [...]

Lent is Coming!!!

Ok, so I am hardly excited about this. Lent isn’t about having fun. If you take it seriously, it is about examining your self honestly, holding up the mirror of the law and seeing the ways in which you fall short. Not exactly a good time.
So I have been thinking about what to do this [...]

Meme for Friday

Thanks Anastasia!
7 Things to do before I die:
1. Have both arms fully covered with tats. At this rate, this iv VERY attainable.2. Own a 1955 Chevy Bel Air. 3. Restore and customize said Bel Air.4. Master the upright bass. 5. Build my dream home. 6. Settle in one place. 7. Get my PhD
7 Things I [...]

Friday Music Blogging: Happy Birthday Johnny Cash!

I am heading out of town in a few hours to attend a Johnny Cash birthday celebration on Saturday night. This little trip is a wonderful gift from Mrs. LP, who called some guys in one of my favorite indy bands and set this whole thing up (Baby, you are the best!) But this post [...]

Sympathy for the Devil

Last night the family and I sat around and watched the movie Constantine. For those who haven’t seen it, it is about John Constantine, a sort of supernatural cop who sends demons back to hell if they break rules that govern an ongoing bet between God and Satan. It was fairly entertaining light fare, perfect [...]

Here’s a Head Scratcher

The Fifty Most Influential Christians.
Anyone else find it odd that Pope Benedict ranks behind TD Jakes, Benny Hinn, Andy Stanley, and a bunch of people I’ve never even heard of?!?!?!?! He is #44!
If these are the most influential Christians in our culture, then Christianity is in SERIOUS trouble!
Kyrie Eleison! Kyrie Eleison! Kyrie Eleison!Christe Eleison! Christe [...]

Grace Killers!

Hat tip to Lutheran Life. You are going to be a fine and faithful ELCA pastor one day!
I have complained, as has the Lutheran Zephyr, about the nastiness and mean spirits of some bloggers who like to presume that they can speak for all of Lutheranism. They revel in their bitterness and smugness, in the [...]

Everyone Else is Doing It

So here is my word cloud. What do you think?