Cookie Break?

I've got a question. It's rather a silly one, perhaps, but it's something I've been thinking about lately. Maybe one of you lovely readers can help me out.

I understand that cigarettes are addictive. I understand that once you're addicted there is a "need" and sometimes an "urgent need" when the desire hits. BUT, I have seen so many smokers take such frequent smoke breaks (while the rest of us are left to do the work) that I've had to wonder: If they can take a 5-minute smoke break every hour on an 8-hour shift because they're addicted and need it since they're stressed.....can I take a 5-minute cookie (or chocolate, or pizza, etc) break every hour since that's MY addiction and stress-reliever?

Somehow I think that wouldn't be as acceptable. Shame. I have vices, too.

The Wrong Jesus

I have the incredible opportunity to work with lots of people who do not like Jesus. I know that may sound strange, but it's true. I love talking with people who say they don't like Jesus only to discover they have an aversion to the wrong guy. I've sat and listened to countless lists of reasons why people don't like Jesus and have laughed when they're done talking. The look on their faces is priceless! I just smile and tell them, "You realize you're not liking the real Jesus, right?"

They look at me quizzically and say, "What do you mean?"

I tell them it would be like them describing me to someone they know who hasn't met me yet. They might say something like, "You should really meet my friend! She's great to be around, but you have to really shape up when you're around her. Otherwise she'll point out everything you do wrong and make you feel really judged and shameful. She's always willing to help you out in hard times as long as you always do what you're supposed to do...otherwise she'll beat you up. Don't you want to meet her?"

So not only have they NOT accurately described me...but who would want to be my friend after a statement like that?? Once I tell people that, they usually have more questions, but more often than not they will say, with a surprised look, "Oh..." and it will be left at that.

I wonder how often people who don't like Jesus are not liking the wrong one? I mean, if you're going to not like someone you should really make sure that 1. your facts are straight, and 2. that you're even talking about the right person. I can only hope that, however imperfectly, my life will be an example of the REAL Jesus and that I will be humble enough to admit when I'm misrepresenting Him. Because, frankly, Jesus is amazing, and I've never been more in love with Him than I am now, and I want everyone to know just how great the TRUE Jesus Christ really is. And there will be more said about Him in future posts. :)