Moving On Up

I went to High School Graduation Friday night, having a grandson in the Class of 2009. It doesn’t seem possible he’s old enough to be taking that next big step in life, but here it is. He has plans to continue his education and nowadays that’s a very wise decision for a young person to make. The business and general employment world is getting harder and harder to negotiate without education beyond High School. Moreover, as fast as the world is progressing technologically, people do well to continue educating themselves, if only becoming familiar with new terms and applications of advanced products, even if you don’t plan on using them in the near future. I don’t very well practice what I preach though. I’ve become totally lost in the whirling regenerative progress of the personal handheld computer/communication devices on the market today. I see no need for them in my life, so I’ve sort of let the technology slip past me. What ever happened to the wall phone? The costs of a simple “land-line” and “snail-mail” keeps going up due to the decline of users making them candidates for a future listing on the endangered species list. Don’t laugh! Take a look at the automakers that outsourced themselves. Next we’ll be teleporting our packages putting UPS & FedEx out of business. I’m still shopping for a used electric flying car, as I was told we would all have by the year 2000. There must be a used one out there somewhere. What?!, You say that’s still comic book fantasy? Well, maybe next year’s model.
A young girl watched, fascinated, as her mother smoothed cold cream on her face. “Why do you do that”, she asked her mother. “To make myself beautiful”, replied the mother. In a minute or two the little girl observed her mother removing the layer of cream from her face with a soft tissue. “What’s the matter?” she asked. “Giving up?”
With graduation over with I guess you know summer is just around the corner and if you plan on traveling anywhere outside the continental U.S. new documentation is mandatory to get back home, without a lot of hassle. Have you ever thought about traveling out of this world? No, not as an astronaut, into space, then returning. I mean moving into the spiritual realm of forever. Let me help you out here with, “A Traveler’s Guide To Heaven”. Accommodations: Arrangements must be made in advance. (John 14:2-4) Passports: Persons will not be permitted entry without proper credentials and having their name already registered with the ruling authority. (Revelation 20:12-14) Departure Time: The exact date of departure has not been announced. Travelers are advised to be prepared to leave at short notice. (1 Corinthians 15:52) Tickets: Your ticket has already been purchased by a friend, Jesus. It should be claimed as soon as possible and it’s promises kept firmly in hand. (John 5:24; Hebrews 5:8-9) Luggage: No luggage what-so-ever can be taken. (1 Timothy 6:7) Air Passage: Everyone will travel by air. (1Thessalonians 4:16-17) Vaccinations/Inoculations: None required. (Revelation 21:1-4) Currency: None will be needed. Your deposited works of love will be redeemed with eternal rewards. (Revelation 22:12) Clothing: A complete and appropriate new wardrobe will be supplied for every traveler. (1 Corinthians 15:50-54) Reservations: Booking is now open. Apply at once before it’s too late. (2 Corinthians 6:2) To learn more, acquire and consult the travelers guide book entitled, “The BIBLE”.