No, it’s not a trendy new Christian/Emo band. Today while walking through our local Hobby Lobby, we happened upon the latch hook aisle. (This store literally has enough space to dedicate an entire aisle to the art that is latch hooking.) There on the shelf, surrounded by a halo of light, was the Caron® Latch Hook Kits WonderArt® Series featuring the Almighty Himself, Jesus Christ.
I’ve always enjoyed latch hooking. It’s much easier than knitting, crocheting or needle point. If you can hold an eating utensil, odds are you can latch hook. I’ve created everything from hot air balloons, kittens and even a rainbow. Yet somehow, the idea of making the likeness of our Lord and Savior into a pillow or rug never crossed my mind. This piece, when complete, is an impressive 30×36 inches in size. I can see it now, hanging near the plastic ficus tree and oil lamp. Pure class.
As we headed out of the store, we experienced yet another blessed reminder: Testamints – tiny mints in assorted flavors, wrapped up in scripture. Their website features the quote:
“My mother always told me, when someone offers you a mint you better take one.”
Wow. Is this what commercial Christianity is resorting to now? Next thing you know they’ll market Jesus lollipops.
Oh say it isn’t so….
The next time a self-professed Christian reminds me of my evil ways, I think I’m going to point out the fact that I may be a sinner, may be far from Christ-like, but I would never consider bastardizing the name (or likeness) of God or Jesus Christ via mass merchandising. Anyway, I’ve always said that I follow Christ, not Christians. And to be fair, I espouse what I inherently know to be true of Christ. I wasn’t there when he was ministering or healing. I only know what I feel and believe.
Promoting your truth, via love and kindness, is never a bad thing.
Selling your soul for $1.29? Priceless.
We could make a few of those latch hooks and sell ‘em to stoners in the parking lot of a Black Crowes concert….