my sweet new ride

I know, I know, you all have been mourning the loss of Smokey, my van. Well, take off your sackclothes, my friends, 'cause I bring you good news and glad tidings...

I proudly present to you my new vehicle:


It is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee. It has 110,000 miles, an empty hole where the radio is supposed to be, and a bent back bumper. And yes, folks, your eyes aren't deceiving you, the front quarter panel is a different shade of white. They tell me that is because it was replaced. I like to think of it as the accent of some great, anonymous automotive artist...the pure white representing what Christ has done for us.

Yeah, I know. You are jealous. It's okay. Many probably echo your feelings. I just ask that you remember God's command concerning not coveting your neighbor's wife (or his cool jeep).

I am currently accepting submissions for a name for my new ride.