Change, change, change

Life has been very fast paced for us and change is in the air. First, a big praise that Bethany got a position working evenings/nights for the hospital. She enjoys it and I've even been able to join her a couple of nights. It also makes it easier on us having one vehicle, although we are still adjusting to a crazy sleep schedule. Another good change is literally in the air... Fall! I am really enjoying the first couple of days of what should be at least one full week of Fall in Southern Indiana. Who doesn't enjoy Fall!? You've got the leaves changing, crisp, cool air, and more. It has always been my favorite season and Bethany is warming up (or cooling down) to it. Anyway, we continue to appreciate your prayers as we charge through the final semester here at Southern while balancing these other areas.

One last random note of change that caught our attention. Veggietales has hit the TV lineup. I was surprised at this until I found out the circumstances surrounding their debut. Bob the Tomato has officially been censored. The group that bought out Veggietales has watered them down to nothing more than a moral anecdote that can't even mention God anymore. Bob's signature line, "God made you special and loves you very much!" has been changed to, "Thanks for coming over to my house, kids. See you next week." Apparently the First Amendment doesn't apply to produce. Dr. Mohler had some good thought provoking analysis (as always) on the veggie take over on his site. You can read the full article but here is a sample that I thought summed it up well:

NBC fears that Bob the Tomato is a zealot -- a clever televangelist seducing children with his radical theology of God's love -- and with his theology made less threatening by his vegetable charm. Larry the Cucumber was evidently unavailable for comment. Many news sources contrasted the decision about VeggieTales with the network's decision to run a special starring notorious pop star Madonna -- a special that may feature her in a mock crucifixion scene. Is NBC willing to offend millions of Christians with a mockery of the cross? Stay tuned.

I guess all change isn't good after all. I'm glad they can't censor Autumn. *Sigh*, at least there's still silly songs with Larry.