Okay. When is this swelling going to go away? Please pray that I can be in the office tomorrow. Well, now that the annoying MTV half-time show is over, I guess I'll return to my comfy couch. I'm watching the Super Bowl on my little 13" TV with rabbit ears. Most of the time, I have to listen to the commentators to find out who has the football. Snacks? I keep forcing my lips far enough apart to spoon in lukewarm soup or peppermint ice cream (Thanks, John). I keep imagining those people who are watching this game on their huge screens with lots of chips and pop and people.

But more than that, I'm imagining the people who are worshipping together right now for evening church. Isn't it great to be a part of a community that has FOR REAL what no others can ever effectively create? The Church -- the body of Christ -- is what everyone is really wanting. They just don't know it.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHARLESSA!