Okay, I’m not doing well with the new “hands-free” law. It’s not that I’m rebellious; it’s just that I have to use my hands to use the cell phone. I bought one of those blue tooth devices knowing that this law would come into effect. I asked the young man selling me the device (who looked like a member of the Geek squad), “How do you know when you’re getting a phone call?” (I know, I’m tech - challenged, admission is the first stage to recovery).
“You’ll hear a ring in your ear”, he answered, acting like I should have known that.
“And then I just answer it?” I asked. (I promise I didn’t know this stuff).
A little frustrated he replies, “Well, you have to hit the little button in the middle of the device and then say hello”.
“Aha!” I exclaimed. “You have to use your hand to hit the button, so it’s really NOT hands free.”
And, that is my problem driving with this new “hands-free” device. I can’t seem to ever find the little button to hit without looking into a mirror. So, when my phone goes off I tend to look into the rear view mirror to see where to hit the little button. It’s not advisable to look into the rear view mirror for extended periods of time while driving. I have a new respect for all those ladies that put their make up on while driving. How do you do that? Maybe that should be the next law: Hands free make up application.
Please feel free to call me on my cell phone, but if I don’t answer, I’m probably driving. If I answer and then you hear a loud crashing noise, I’m probably driving.
I don’t really know what the point of this blog is; it has no spiritual application to it. If you can think of one, leave a comment.

In the mean time here’s a “hands free” verse: “Now I will take the load from your shoulders; I will free your hands from their heavy tasks.” Psalm 81:6 (NLT)

It’s a heavy task to hit that little button in the middle of the blue tooth, but now my hands are free!

At the sound of the tone, you’re free to leave a message,

Pastor Tim