Chili

It's chilly outside - currently 47 degrees, which makes for a slightly below normal temperatures in October.  This is the kind of weather that makes you want to go out and get firewood, which we will do of course, tomorrow.  Today was a big day at work, and a return to tennis practice for Madison.  She had a lot of time to practice, as including her, there were only four students in attendance.  That's alright by her, and alright by us.  One of these days, Daddy will get to see her practice - it's just that this is always on Wednesday just before our services.  Tonight especially, as Daddy was speaking to the audience about prayer.  Using our video game format, Daddy used the movie "Tron" as an example.  Here's a brief excerpt:

“Pray without ceasing.”  1 Thessalonians 5:17 NIrV

     One of the first movies to really incorporate computer animation was the movie “Tron.”   This makes sense because most of the film takes place within a computer world.  In the movie, a computer programmer named Kevin Flynn is considered a threat to the bad guys, and is suddenly zapped into a world of video games, programs and a menacing MCP computer system that has ideas of taking over all computers everywhere.

     In his attempt to escape this incredible world, Flynn joins forces with a program named Tron, who is a force of good in this in cyber world.  Tron happens to be the ultimate warrior, but he must get all of his instructions from the person who created him.  Risking everything, Flynn and Tron go to the secret place where Tron can communicate with his creator – and hopefully save their world.

     It doesn’t take all that much for us to communicate with our creator.  We don’t have to risk our lives or fear being zapped by video game bad guys.  Yet unfortunately, many of us don’t spend that much time talking to God in prayer.  What a shame, too – because He has great plans for all of us, and wants to share with us information that can save our world.  Today as you read, remember to set aside time to talk to God in prayer.  With enough prayer, you too can be a strong warrior in this world.

     It went over pretty well, in fact a great night at KidPak.  Daddy came home late as always, and Madison was in bed asleep there.  But he did get to say goodnight to her from the computer.  It's always sweet, because several people from the office are there to wish her a good night.

     Mommy had chili ready - which went along great with the chilly weather.  This is honestly the best chili I've ever tasted.  She's made the recipe herself, based a little on the Wendy's recipe, from what I understand.  This is perfect chili.  The only thing that could possibly make it better would be to add crushed Oreos.  This is something we remember trying back in the nineties, based on the Lethal Weapon movies.  In one of those movies, Martin Riggs asks if someone likes their chili with or without crushed Oreos.  This was intriguing to a few friends, so one night we tried it out!  Yep, it tastes exactly as it sounds, which is to say, not that great.  That said, we'll stick with Mommy's current recipe - it's absolutely perfect!