So I got into an argument with a friend the other day. The discussion was unfortunately religion. We were talking about what defines a Christian. I stated that all Christians believe that Jesus was the son of God and that he died for our sins. My friend argued that the second part wasn't necessary to call oneself a Christian. I did not understand this at all, and after a great deal of argument, neither of us were satisfied. I get a note the next day that my friend no longer wanted to speak to me, because I said she wasn't a Christian. It was an insult worthy of ending the friendship.

I don't understand why that is. Isn't believing Jesus died on the cross for our sins not necessary to be considered a Christian? And if so, if she doesn't believe it, why would would being called a Christian matter so much? So I languish in silence. I apologized to her and said it was not my intent to insult her but rather to understand her position and to help her understand mine. The apology was neither accepted nor even acknowledged.

On an even brighter note, I did not in fact get promoted at work. I received the rejection letter today. I was, however, drafted into the new commercial position, and my schedule is going to really wonky for the next few months. Why the mix-up? Last week I applied for a national commercial position. This is a pay increase, and much more involved job. I was hoping to hear back from them soon to see if I was accepted. I get a call on Friday from another person asking me if I would accept the commercial position. Enthusiastically I accepted and proceeded to tell a few people that I was promoted. Turns out that no... it was not the national commercial position but the small business commercial position they are also developing at my call center. This is not a pay increase but a lateral move. I feel like an ass telling everyone now.

It also looks like I won't be getting the second job after all, since I called my contact at AVI and it sounded like they were looking for someone to come in on mornings to fill positions, and that she doesn't have any afternoon positions to fill. She will, however, contact her other supervisors in other areas to see if they have anything open and that she'll call me back.

God, I always ask too much. Help me lift my spirits over these depressing days. Please help my friend Dave conquer his depression and help his mom pull through her issues too. Thank you for my prosperity, thank you for my friends(even the ones who won't speak to me anymore), and thank you for my family.