Evolution Surrenders!

There are 2 stories coming out today of evidence of Gods presence in Texas. Both stories have pictures at the links, and I am going to keep my eyes open for the trifecta. We know how the Lord likes to work in threes. I will make sure to take a good hard look at my lunch to see if any patterns arise:

LAREDO, Texas -- An image on a truck tailgate has sparked a new wave of religious pilgrims in Texas. Portraits of Jesus Christ and a table full of candles surround what some are calling a miraculous image.

It looks like he is averting his eyes to what may be on the mud flaps.

Believers say the face of Jesus is visible in the dirt on the tailgate.

It's Gods way of writing "wash me please."

Since word of the vision got out, at least 150 people have made a pilgrimage to visit the truck. Some light candles, some take video or pictures and some just pray. The truck's owner, Julio Radillo, said he isn't going to drive this truck for a while. And when he does, he'll remove the tailgate as a memento.

Why do I picture candles around his tailgate?

Radillo said he thinks the image of Christ appeared as reminder to people to strengthen their faith.

Link.

And if divine pickups aren't your bag, we have something a little more in tune with nature for the ecology minded:

DALLAS -- Believers are flocking to a Dallas home to see what some say is the outline of the Virgin Mary on a tree. The outline was uncovered Saturday night on a tree in the front yard of the home.

Uncovered means the bark was removed from the tree. Bad on you Virgin Mary!

Dozens from around the area have come to see the tree, honoring the image with candles and prayers. The tree's owner said she's not worried about the traffic.

Nor does she care what the neighbors think of it.

She said she plans to let people gather in her yard as long as they want.

Link.

It's an attention whores wettest dream.

*****Update: Some Pilgrams Being Diverted To California*****

You know California couldn't let Texas get all of the attention:

Mysterious tears of blood that have appeared on a statue of the Virgin Mary at a church in California are being called a miracle by Catholic faithful, according to a Local 6 News report. Hundreds of people have gathered at a small Vietnamese church in Sacramento after reports circulated that the statue was crying tears of blood.

The tears must be for the 49ers last 2 seasons.

Local 6 News showed video of apparent tears of blood streaming down the face of the statue at the Catholic Martyrs Church. Church officials have contacted the Catholic Diocese in hopes an investigation will be launched. Many at the church are so certain the tears are real, they were seen crying themselves.

Everyone is in a boo hoo hoo mood today.

Ky Truong, who does maintenance at the church, said he saw the tears rolling down the statue Sunday. Officials at the church said they have tried to wipe away the liquid but they continue to return, according to the report.

News Link-Includes Video.

Okay, so todays score so far is Texas 2, California 1. There's still time though.

*****Updated Update: Foreigners Attempting To Weasel In On Pilgramage Dollars*****

Columbia has just seen your bloody teared Mary, and raised you one bloody teared Jesus:

Church authorities in Bogota, Columbia are studying a statue that reportedly began crying tears of blood during a Mass on Sunday. Hundreds of faithful are flocking to the statue of Jesus in Columbia to see the apparent tears, according to the Local 6 News report.

They've just bloodied the noses of Texas and California.

The statue arrived four days ago in Cali to honor the assassination of a Monsignor in the church who died two years ago, Local 6 News reported.

Video also at this link.

This is getting good. Score card so far; Texas 2, California 1, Foreigners 1. Let's see if this holds.

*****Update to Updated Update*****

Columbia declared the winner for today.