First of all, I would like to apologize for the pictures of myself that I've had up. With the exception of the Pringles can pic, they've all been serious faced-a very deceptive depiction of me. The following is one of the three pictures I just added to my Pictures of Awesomeness section.

Pretty, ain't it? Well, not exactly. I had just gotten home from work and hadn't showered yet. That glow on my hair is not a halo. Anyone care to make any guesses as to what I was thinking when I made that face? I would love to hear about it.

Anyway, this has nothing to do with the reason that I'm writing this blog. I just thought that you might enjoy seeing a funny face and didn't feel like making a seperate post. So sue me.

Now I'm just typing to fill space until the bottom of the picture. That way it looks crisp and professional. Umm... How about that weather? Quite sunny...

Okay, now we get to the reason for the post. I would ask that you switch into a more serious gear at this point. (It might be hard, looking at that picture, but I trust you'll be able to ignore it for a bit.)

I was contemplating eternity while at work today. I was trying to imagine a bit of what it might be like. I can't say I was too successful but one thing I did take away was this: I can imagine walking through the gates and thinking "The war is over."

Every day since birth I have been at war. Satan, as well as my very own flesh, seeks to destroy me. Sin never stops trying to gain dominion over my life. I have seen victory and I've seen defeat. Every battle has left scars that will stay with me for the rest of my life. Every day is a terrible struggle.

When I walk through those gates, I don't think it will be very long before it hits me. The war is over and I've come home. I don't have to sleep with one eye open. I don't have to spend every waking moment being ready for the next attack. For the first time in my existance I will be able to let down all those guards and defenses. I won't have to worry about the desires of my own flesh because they will be gone. I won't have to be on the lookout for Satan and his followers because they'll be in the lake of fire. Sin will NEVER be an issue again.

At this point I will probably sit down and bawl my eyes out from the relief and overwhelming joy I feel. That alone will be worth every last minute of struggle here on earth.

God bless you all.