Craig's Blog of Destiny

A couple of weeks ago Allison suggested that I take the time out to visit one of Pastor Fred’s sermons since his marquees so often peak my interest.  That week they had a different Pastor (Pastor Dave) and his topic was “Weapons of Mass Distraction.”  That one was very tempting, but it just wouldn’t be the same if it wasn’t Pastor Fred.  Besides, I consider riding my bike on Saturday mornings much more of a priority.
But Pastor Fred is back, and the week of the election, as you can see from the photo his topic was “The First Anti-Venom.”  Once again, he’s got me thinking.  Is this a play on words and he’s going to be talking about the first amendment?  I suspect that came to mind only because it was election week.  Probably he’s going to be talking about some type of resistance to the snake in the Garden of Eden, but what good would that do us?  Eve was tripped up by the snake; any anti-venom would be a little late now.  Besides, I’m not aware of any actual biting that may have taken place, and an anti-venom would only be of value if you suffer from an actual snake bite; again, typically missing in my life.  Maybe he’s referring to something else all together.  Any ideas?
So the next week, Pastor Dave is going to be talking about how he was saved by a donkey.  (I just couldn’t make this stuff up…) Or someone was saved by a donkey.  Perhaps an early Christmas sermon?  Mary traveled on a donkey, didn’t she?  Surely there were donkeys in the manger; apparently one of them was a hero!  Unfortunately, again, I’m afraid it may be something completely different.  In fact, my next thoughts have me quite concerned.  Or sad.  Remember, we’re talking about Pastor Fred, and because of one of our earliest experiences with him we can’t help but wonder about Pastor Fred’s diet.  I really hope not, but if the situation is bad enough that you’ll actually be saved by eating the donkey, I hope he didn’t give it a name first.