A fixed moment in time...

Humor me, once more, as I foray into another random connection between Doctor Who and my faith in Christ.  When the Doctor travels, he often speaks of the idea that there are fixed moments in time, as in when he and Donna traveled back to Pompeii, knowing that the destructive volcanic eruption could not be changed or it would alter the entire scope of world history. 

This brings me to my next point: what is the fixed moment in time of our own lives that we would want the Doctor to change?  My mind thinks back to the time of Christ's crucifixation.  What would be the implications if the Doctor somehow rescued Jesus?  In fact, a matter of opinion, this would alter the whole perspective of faith for many, and singularly for me.  Would still our sins be forgiven, our trespasses be wiped out?  And, then, would Christ go willingly with the Doctor? Can you even imagine the conversation between the Doctor and Jesus?  I am sure the correction of mind and heart would come not from our Doctor but instead from the greatest of all physicians.  (Hmm, food for thought?)

Okay, I bring this up because, honestly, I often find myself, looking up and wondering if HE is really out there and if HE would actually come for me, really not thinking of Jesus here, folks, but thinking of The Doctor, which thought then convicts me.  Because of whom is the true savior of the world, who really loves the world....and who is real and who is really coming back and was, and is, and is to come...

So, yes, if the Doctor was real, I'd want him to come back and, yes, I would go traveling with him.  But, still knowing, as we see from the 'endless end of the world' finales, he never quite conquers the world's problems, we, humans, are always getting ourselves once again into a jam.  But, as written in Hebrews, Christ conquered sin and death once and for all and with our hearts on him, we need not fear the tribulation to come!

All this to say, I would find myself interested if The Doctor took me back to the time of Christ's crucifixation, but would I want anything to change.  Perhaps, giving the male disciples a piece of my mind (John excluded, of course)!  But, all in all, I would want this moment to be fixed for all time...

But, as I said, I look to the sky above, wondering if the Doctor, or someone of his sort, really exists and if he would really come for me...but then, yes, there is Someone and, yes in fact, He is returning.  So, my thought is, wouldn't it be totally awesome if, as we are looking up, the tardis comes soaring through the sky and startled we are, upon landing, the door opens and out comes....Who? But, Jesus.

"And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give every one according to his work." Revelation 22:12

He who has ears to hear, may he hear...

Donna Noble: Super Temp, Doctor Donna! (Oi! Space Boy!)

Who is Donna Noble?  Okay, she is another one of 'The Doctor's companions, in fact, the third of the tenth doctor's reign, the second of the red headed companions (the first being Mel, from the era of the 6th and 7th doctors...the third, well, see Amy Pond and my earlier post, "the girl who waited").

So, tenth doctor seemed to portray a rather James Bond type of doctor, seemingly, undesirable to a few DW diehards, most likely, those of the male persuasion (huh?).  So, up to this point, tenth doctor's companions seem to have a lust factor after him, as in with Martha's infatuation and, of course, the devotion of Rose.  Yet, as we know, only one seemed to be able to crack the hard exterior of his heart and teach him a little of human affection and love, see: Rose Tyler.

But, Donna shared a different relationship with the Doctor, definitely not of attraction or any sort of interest.  She pursued travelling with the Doctor for her own interests, to learn about all that was out there beyond her knowledge or human comprehension.  To be pushed beyond her own understandings, thus developing into the person she needed to be.  Because of this, she was his friend, there to keep him grounded and to insist on his doing the right thing at all costs.  She also could see that he had a purpose in changing her life and helping her to become who she was meant to be. 

In her friendship and travels with the doctor, more and more she became strengthened to use her natural talents to fight the evil approaching, not only those of her heart and compassion but the natural day-to-day abilities afforded to her.  She was, as she quoted, able to do things based on her experience as a "temp"!  Through this, she acquired the experience to forever be known and cherished as "Doctor Donna", in a sense, the Doctor's best friend.  So, too, as we walk with our creator, we can know that we are his best friend and thus will be able to use the gifts he gave us for his glory and the salvation of the world.

Know that our "physician" has given us the talents and gifts to use for his glory and the working of truth and calling in our own lives and the lives of those we love!

What are they? Ask him and he will show you, even more, how to use them.

"For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them." Ephesians 2:10

Emmanuel: With Us In the Storm

A few years ago, a pastor at my church in California was taking us through an understanding of the names of Jesus.  As I was going through a time of depression, the name that spoke to me the most was "Emmanuel" meaning "God is with us".  I read this morning in my daily devotional that without walking in the spirit, trusting in God, we will, in a sense, not acquire the land.  For some of you, this may cause a conflict of conscience as you may have not received the Lord's forgiveness for the ways you have trespassed.  And, in truth, even as I daily seek his forgiveness and grace, I know that I find myself following the flesh, the distractions of the world, and not of the Spirit.

And yet, this conflict leads to the pain of our heart, as we know the ways of the God are the pathways to life.  This prick of our souls is brought about as we receive God into our hearts, we become temples of the living God.  He is truly "with us" always.  As we receive his grace, we are given the strength to turn away from the ways of the world, of sin, that which damages.  As a good friend once explained, Glory In, Glory Out; Garbage In, Garbage Out.

In continuation of this thought, we can know the Lord is ALWAYS with us in our troubles and will see us through, as we place our faith in Him.

As you know from previous posts, I am a tried and true "Whovian", that of which, a fan of Doctor Who.  So, I find in the Doctor a reference to our Lord, in that, he always comes through in the trials of the world and thus in the trials of those he travels with, consequently, aren't we truly "companions" of the Lord chosen by Him to travel with him?  (May you come to that revelation today!)
In faith, The Doctor's companions cry out to 'save the world', which only strengthens their faith in him.  As we saw with Wilfred, he will also seek to rescue the lives of those that he loves individually and do right by them.

That is the Lord Christ's promise, that he will come through, that he is with us always, that his statement is true that he says in Joshua 1:5: "I will not leave you nor forsake you."

So, my prayer for myself each morning, noon, and night, that I will trust in this promise and receive it fully and obediently, He is with me and will come through in all my trials, troubles, and circumstances.  For those of you readers of the WWW, may your hearts not fear but trust in the Lord's promise, know that he is with you, and will come through.

"Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from this present evil age, according the the will of our God and Father." Galations 1:3-4

Selah

Choose your own adventure!

So, I recently read a book entitled "A Life That Matters" by my good friend, PK Hallinan.  I highly recommend this book to all seekers and those trying to figure out their calling, how to best used their God-given gifts for His glory, not ours.

In this book, PK describes his decision to become a writer, specifically a children's author, in that he just started calling himself that, to himself and those he met, whether in a work setting or non-professional.  So, without further ado, I would like to announce myself as my calling, what I have wanted to do all my life, but gave up in the forced manipulations of those who thought they knew what was better for me (which ended in me going into debt, argh!) and that of which I believe can use my talents fully for God and for the betterment of the world.

"I am an actress and a writer."

There you go, so I have been going in that strength, through prayer, wisdom, the spirit.  I auditioned for Scrooge, the Musical at a local theatre with the song, "I could have danced all night".  When I attempt to prepare for auditions, I find a piece of which I can relate to the character so that in the time I have to get ready I can find a way to 'become that character', even in a short amount of time.  It helps if the piece, whether song or monologue, somehow connects to something that is going on in my life, at present.

I also have an audition for a band this Saturday, and keep the feelers (rather emails) going out for more...we'll see where this leads.  (I have a fanpage, however I designed it myself, I will post a link below.  A friend is helping me post clips from plays I was in today!)

I have been writing as well, specifically, I like to write plays.  It seems strange that as an early child, without really any knowledge of the construct of plays or screenplays, I was writing in this manner, specifically sitcoms!  So, because of that, I choose that medium because its what comes naturally.  I already have written one play, 'A Seeker's Heart', that has yet to see a production (with hopes that it will soon), which is loosely based on how I met my husband.

Right now, I am working on a play about what goes on backstage during a play; you know, its not the characters off stage, for example, during Working, I wasn't on the street, earning 100 dollars in twenty minutes during intermission!  Specifically, the play is about the relationships that are formed, both positively and negatively, and how they influence the real life.  I hope to show the realness of the hard knocks of theatre, the dirty side, yet still show how its worth it: show how 'art bleeds into life' and vice versa.  Mainly, its about choices, here's an excerpt from one of the actors who plays "Mr. Rex" onstage, but whose "real name" is Chance:

"Choices! The choices you make in this moment will shape what happens in the next, and the point is, to choose rightly, the path that leads to what you want, need--for happiness, life...to make a difference in someone's life. (beat)  It's all about choices.  (beat)  Make the right one and its a GO!  Make the wrong one--BAM-O!  Like me, I've made choices in my life, some good, some bad, like right now (glances onstage, sighs)  But, all I ever wanted was an opportunity, like my name, Chance.  My personal motto: Give Chance a piece! (winks)"

I share this with you because you too have a choice, each moment, its there.  Before you step, pray, breathe, and then jump...and hope you land well!!!  Even when it goes wrong, remember its a life lesson.  And, in truth, it will all end up for the good of all involved!

In closing, what do you want on your tombstone? (Not the pizza)  PK Hallinan asked this in his book.  I've thought about this and really it boils down to, I want to make a difference in as many people's lives, change the world, make it better.....bring joy to someone's heart, if not one, but many.  God knows!

"Here lies Lia Dugal, She brought a "lite" to our eyes!"

Choose wisely, its your own adventure!

He who has ears to hear, let him hear