Endow the king with your justice, O God,
the royal son with your righteousness.
2 May he judge your people in righteousness,
your afflicted ones with justice.
3 May the mountains bring prosperity to the people,
the hills the fruit of righteousness.
4 May he defend the afflicted among the people
and save the children of the needy;
may he crush the oppressor.
Psalm 72:1-4
I love this new SHARE YOUR WORLD LOGO. It symbolizes the new SHARE YOUR WORLD CHALLENGE. That is the challenge where Melanie asks some questions and in answering them we all share your worlds a little bit.
Here are this week’s questions and my answers.
What’s the biggest screw up in the kitchen that you were responsible for?
I come from a restaurant family. We ate more meals at the Old Traveler’s (my family’s diner) than at home. I started washing dishes at 15 and waiting tables at 17. As a young adult I was moved by my father behind the stove.
One of my worst screw ups came just weeks before my wedding. My mind was definitely not in the kitchen in those days.
One of my responsibilities as the cook was to bake the sausage loafs we were famous for. I had the recipe and process committed to memory. Memory failed that day. I skipped the step of putting in the spices and ended up baking 60 pounds of unseasoned pork loaf. Dad was less than pleased
What, in your opinion, makes people believe absurd conspiracy theories?
There are no theories. It really is a conspiracy.
In 40 years what will people be nostalgic for?
America. Oh that was a bit dire. Let’s try again. The Arctic Circle? Fossil Fuel? Hawaii? California? Breathable air? Yeah this just isn’t getting any better.
Is a hot dog a sandwich? 
Ummmm. I think it is kind of like unseasoned pork loaf.
And finally:
What wonderful thing happened to you this week that you’d like to share? It can be a gratitude moment or something that just made you feel very happy at the time or made you laugh.
This week Nancy at NANCY MERRILL PHOTOGRAPHY HAS ASKED US TO SHOW HER WHAT WHIMSICAL MEANS TO US.
Here is my attempt:
Pastor Wrinkles wild and crazy days as a youth pastor are gone but not forgotten. Someday I may even receive a reward in Heaven for being willing to wear this costume at a youth convention in front of 1100 teenagers.
Learn more about the artist Charity Gayle Here.
Learn more about the artist Joshua Sherman Here.
Today Cee has asked us to have some fun with the art of Play
Here are some playthings from my photo gallery
It is time to Share Our Worlds With Melanie!
Each week Melanie asks four questions and we her contributors answer them and so we share our worlds!
Here are her questions this week:
Do you prefer Apple (‘I’ products) or Android for your technology ‘fix’?
I have only ever used Android products. Before my current smart phone I owned a flip phone.
What’s something on your personal bucket list?
To live forever. I know it kinda ruins the bucket list idea doesn’t it, but hey that is the promise we Christians live for.
What would you name your boat if you had one? The Unsinkable 3? The Please Don’t Sink? Your choice! Also, what would it look like? Do you want a motor yacht, a sailboat, or perhaps a dinghy?
The Dawn Treader. It would look like this.
Which fictional character would be the most boring to meet in real life?
You know I guess the word “boring” just doesn’t sync with me. Can I change it to annoying? The most annoying character is Bella Swan from the Twilight series. That girl just couldn’t get out of her own way.
And finally:
What brought gratitude, a smile or laughter to your life this week?
I am reading a new book by Andy Stanley called Irresistible. It is a powerful read.
So…one of my favorite challenges, SHARE YOUR WORLD, has been picked up from Cee Neuner by Melanie over at SPARKS FROM A COMBUSTIBLE MIND.
Melanie will now be asking the questions, but I and others will still be answering them. So here are this week’s questions and my answers:
Questions:
What’s your go-to for unwinding after a stressful event or day? Can be someone or something – music, pets, family or whatever you choose.
I am a pretty boring person. I unwind after a stressful day usually by reading or watching a crime drama on TV. That said I am trying to make a shift in this arena to making sure I pray at the end of every work day whether it was stressful or not.
The plane you’re flying in is going to crash, no survivors. If you had one song you could listen to before it happens, what would it be? (credit toNewEpicAuthor for this one). Please share the link to the song if you can.
There are a few:
What is one thing you’re really, really good at and not ashamed to admit it? I worded that deliberately because aren’t we taught to be humble and not pushy about our achievements? Celebrate your ability!
I am a good musician. For me music is not math but spirit and emotion. I connect to it and it carries me away. Those who are musicians will understand.
I am also a good prayer. There is nothing I love better than to find my connection with God in the Spirit.
Would you rather lose all of your money and valuables or all of the pictures you have ever taken?
Money is replaceable. I would choose to lose it before my pictures and memories.
And lastly
What were you grateful for or something that made you smile during the past month?
My mother meeting her great-granddaughter (my granddaughter), Daniella for the first time.
Your righteousness, God, reaches to the heavens,
you who have done great things.
Who is like you, God?
20 Though you have made me see troubles,
many and bitter,
you will restore my life again;
from the depths of the earth
you will again bring me up.
21 You will increase my honor
and comfort me once more. Psalm 71:19-21
Lillie-Put 