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I was watching a news show the other day. Every friday they have these two guys debate the weeks news. I like listening to these guys because they're smart and, for the most part, gracious. Anywho there were two things said that have stuck with me:

1. He said that he figures most people are pulling for Obama's ideas to work out because they have hitched to him for their "fate, fortune, and future." As he goes so goes their lives. It made me think..."I am not counting on Obama for my fate, fortune or future." I mean I can see why americans would, but I consider myself american only secondarily. I have hitched to Jesus for my "fate, fortune, and future." As Jesus goes so goes my life. It made me think, I wonder what percentage of people following Jesus would see that distinction and which percentage would just throw themselves in with all the other americans. Remember as we follow Jesus we are citizens of his kingdom first, america is second at best. Our king is much more trustworthy then their president both with the things of this world and the next.

2. As they spoke about the changing economy they mentioned "We have to learn that there are no transformational purchases. No ipod, lipstick, or masarati is going to change who you are." I thought, wow that is profound for a news program (I guess that's pbs for you). But that is so right. It's hard to remember that even if you get that car that is new, sensible, good for the enviroment, looks cool and is marketed to the sort of person you want to be (big truck, hip hatchback, smart green car) you are still going to be the same person...it won't change your life. I think that's something that we relearn and remember over and over again. At least I do.