Random Numbers

So I was out searching for character names on Google, and I'll tell you more on the Imperfect Beginnings blog instead of this one.

I landed a few hits for a few names. I just don't want somebody to look at a book I write and think "Hey! He used some country star's name in that book!" or "Hey! He just used some ... star's name in that book!" Not very good for me, because I write science fiction as a hobby, and am pursuing publication.

So I landed at random in somebody's blog, checked things out and thought about bookmarking the thing. That reminded me that I haven't been much of a presence here at this blog. I had a few other landings on other names and identities, but I didn't find anything having to do with movie stars or known cultural icons. Some names might be altered so as not to fit with the people involved in my recent browsing, that they do not say "Hey! He just commented on my blog, and then he started using my name in his book!" Or worse, immortalize their name by riding my coattails. Okay, paranoid perhaps, but I don't like having real people names mixed in my fictional adventures.

But back to presence. I also haven't been much of a presence in other ways, perhaps even to the point of being a temporary theological lightweight. My recent behavior took a hit when I saw a segment from the Truth Project. Somebody pointed out that you can't believe God if you choose to stay addicted to pornography, to substances, to money, etc. Why is this? Not because God can't exist because of these things, but because real belief, real faith requires us to obey God and be faithful. And that would take us away from our addictions, now wouldn't it?

It would also take me away from being a theological lightweight. I remember this time two years ago, when I was going strong. I know God can do that. But I have to believe and call on God to make me act accordingly.