So I was up with Charles (aka, the beloved husband) and we were talking Bible verses. (Don't look at me like that, it is common in theological households)...and my inner drama-theologian came out. (Don't be scared, it was fine, I assure you.)

Me: You know how the Bible teaches that as we judge we shall be judged?

Charles: "Yes...."

Me: "And as we forgive, we shall be forgiven...."

Charles: "Yes...."

Me: "And as we show mercy, we shall be shown mercy...."

Charles: :" Yeah...."

Me: "Well, as far as I'm concerned, as I am talking with God and with man, this is my policy: You are ALL forgiven....because I sure as heck need forgiveness. And..while we're at it, you ALL can have mercy...because I surely, surely, SURELY need mercy. And since love covers a MULTITUDE of sins, you can ALL have love as far as I'm concerned. Lots and lots of love, mercy, forgiveness and let's kick in some compassion too, because I need a great big helping of that on top of everything. That's MY theological standing.....you can now develop your own..."

Charles: "Your's doesn't sound too bad to me."