How’s Your Soul Quote: Permission Before Restriction
“It’s indicative of God’s grace that he gave permission before restriction. He said, “You can eat from every tree except one.” How many trees were there? Hundreds? Thousands? Adam and Eve could eat from all of them except one; the tree of knowledge of good and evil. Think about that. The odds were stacked in their favor. God wasn’t trying to trap them. He didn’t give them impossible commands and then laugh when they failed. He made it as simple and straightforward as possible. He set them up for success. He gave them the world, but he gave them limits too.” – How’s Your Soul? (Judah Smith)
The Modern Cardinal Sin
“Feelings are the language of the day. And telling someone that what they feel might be incorrect is a cardinal sin in our society.” – How’s Your Soul? (Judah Smith)
Driving Through A Winter Wonderland
One of our family Christmas traditions is to go and look at Christmas lights. So we went for a short drive last night.
Big thanks to Carmela Davis and her family for creating such a fun and free experience.
So. Many. Lights.
No need to go anywhere else.
Playing with My Assassin Dolls
Ever since I had back surgery, I have despised winter. The dropping temperatures bring pain. Removing the illusion of summertime invincibility. Reminding me that I can feel weather like an old man.
Woke up this morning in pain. We have a cold front moving through this afternoon. Temperatures will top out in the mid 70’s today before plunging down into the 20’s. Woo-hoo!
Pain equals not staying in bed. So I got up, fired up my PS4, and played some Assassin’s Creed Syndicate.
Syndicate presents a world that feels lived-in. And yet, for all the simulated life going on, I feel like I’m witnessing/playing with Barbies. There is something fake about it all. Some barrier that the developers just can’t seem to break past.
I’ve also been playing Batman: Arkham Knight. Same type of open world game as Syndicate. However, Arkham Knight manages to move past the feel of playing with “action figures”. The combination of voice work, animation, and story blend together to create a believable reality.
My time gaming ended when my son got up. The quiet morning hour replaced with a kid who clearly wants the TV. Oh well. I enjoyed my time spent with my headphones on, playing with my assassin dolls.
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