Thanks for the reading tips... I got impatient and went out last night and bought 2 books: Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Faith in Community by Bonhoeffer and one called Enjoying God by I don't know who... good stuff so far. Here's some morsels:

"A Christian comes to others only through Jesus Christ. Among men there is strife. 'He is our peace,' says Paul of Jesus Christ (Eph.2:14). Without Christ there is discord between God and man and between man and man (or woman and woman)."

"It is true, of course, that what is an unspeakable gift of God for the lonely individual is easily disregarded and trodden under foot by those who have the gift every day. It is easily forgotten that the fellowship of Christian brethren is a gift of grace, a gift of the Kingdom of God that any day may be taken from us, that the time that still separates us from utter loneliness may be brief indeed. Therefore, let him who until now has had the privilege of living a common Christian life with other Christians praise God's grace from the bottom of his heart. Let him thank God on his knees and declare: It is grace, nothing but grace, that we are allowed to live in comunity with Christian brethren."

Apparently, very few of my friends are literate, so don't worry you two - I will be taking your suggestions as well!

I found out that I start at the pottery place the 21st... that is, if I pass the drug test. How long does it take for stuff to get worked out of my system?? I found out that my manager at the coffee shop, my good friend Scott, is quitting and moving to Palm Springs to get a "grown-up job". But, that does mean his position will be open next month, and I'm the only one in the wings!! Horray for a raise.

Hmm... not much else happenin'... still waiting for that free car, God! Love you guys...