The other night, i quickly read a little booklet i picked up from the Call called "The Jezebel Spirit" by Francis Frangipane. I knew what the Jezebel spirit/attitude was already, but a little refresher course never hurts.
What exactly is the "Jezebel Spirit." Well, in short, its a control and manipulating spirit/attitude. Jezebel was a wicked queen in the Old Testament that basically ran her husbands (King Ahab) kingdom. Read 1 Kings 18 and the surrounding chapters, you'll get the jist. And let me tell you what... this spirit is very alive and well in our society today. I can't even watch certain shows because its soo blatant. It usually manifests in women. It's usually that the women basically controls through a passive aggressive spirit. To name a show that gives a good example of this, "Everybody Loves Raymond". i used to watch this show from time to time until it got to be too much. But after a while, i got sick of putting my spirit through it. I literally almost threw up one night after watching the show.
Editors note: I want to let it up to each and everyone of you as to what you watch. I am simply giving an example here. It is between you and God.
There is much more to be said here, and i'll do it at a later time. Love ya'll.
Monday, July 30, 2007
I need a new job.
Currently, work has effectively messed up my schedule. they're stealing numerous evenings from me and forcing me to work. i'm making a few cents more an hour, but honestly to me, its not worth it.
There are right and wrong ways of handling things that come up in life. Usually, most people come into Walmart and handle things the wrong way. Like blowing up at at someone who works there when the person had absolutely nothing to do w/ your prior situation, but they were just severely ticked that they didn't get their way. Thats the wrong way.
The correct way is usually acknowledging the fact that a good percentage of American's don't care about anyone but themselves. Thus, when something goes wrong w/ something they bought, they go in and start yelling at people to make themselves feel better. I understand that at times you buy things and they don't work properly for you for some reason. And you wanna figure out whats wrong with it and the fact that you just spent $50 for quite possibly no reason will make you mad. But does that give you a right to go and blow up at a person merely doing their job? No.
Fine, right off that store. Go right ahead. Honestly nowadays, i encourage people to go shop at a competitors store. Trust me, your lack of sales there isn't really going to hurt business. You heard me right. From someone who works at Wal-Mart, i encourage people to shop at Target or Best Buy or another store. Hey, if we don't have it, go somewhere that does. Get a better deal.
in other news... my ipod is being sent away to get worked on. I dropped it Friday night and it quit working on me. Luckily, its under warranty still. Otherwise, i'd be up a creek w/o a paddle.
There are right and wrong ways of handling things that come up in life. Usually, most people come into Walmart and handle things the wrong way. Like blowing up at at someone who works there when the person had absolutely nothing to do w/ your prior situation, but they were just severely ticked that they didn't get their way. Thats the wrong way.
The correct way is usually acknowledging the fact that a good percentage of American's don't care about anyone but themselves. Thus, when something goes wrong w/ something they bought, they go in and start yelling at people to make themselves feel better. I understand that at times you buy things and they don't work properly for you for some reason. And you wanna figure out whats wrong with it and the fact that you just spent $50 for quite possibly no reason will make you mad. But does that give you a right to go and blow up at a person merely doing their job? No.
Fine, right off that store. Go right ahead. Honestly nowadays, i encourage people to go shop at a competitors store. Trust me, your lack of sales there isn't really going to hurt business. You heard me right. From someone who works at Wal-Mart, i encourage people to shop at Target or Best Buy or another store. Hey, if we don't have it, go somewhere that does. Get a better deal.
in other news... my ipod is being sent away to get worked on. I dropped it Friday night and it quit working on me. Luckily, its under warranty still. Otherwise, i'd be up a creek w/o a paddle.
More Various music videos
Karen Wheaton and Chosen. I was right down front for this. Good stuff.
I love this song!
There is a Jesus Revolution coming. Get ready.
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Various music videos
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Pretty self explanatory.
I was there right down front and center. It was hot but awesomely intense.
Pretty self explanatory.
I was there right down front and center. It was hot but awesomely intense.
Saturday, July 28, 2007
Friday, July 27, 2007
Have passport, will travel
I don't know about you, but i love to travel. given the right circumstances, i love to jump in a van or car and drive for long periods of time. when i went to the Philippines, i had to sit in a plane for about 13 hours at a shot. and i didn't mind it at all. really, i had a good time fellowshiping, sleeping,reading, watching the movies... just relaxing. i believe God put this in me for a reason. obviously, He knew that i would be traveling alot to venture to other areas of the world to preach the gospel. i graduated high school in 2002. now, most people after graduating high school hit the beach and do God knows what. most people do that to get stock drunk and regret much of what happened that week. me, i flew to Haiti to hang out w/ a family and minister to the local communities. do i have regrets about that? no. i rather enjoyed it actually. i didn't really have many real friends in school anyways. to this day, i don't really keep in contact w/ many people from school.
in the last 8 years of my life, i've been to Haiti twice; England twice, Canada twice, and Philippines once. most of those were missions trips w/ church. probably all of them, Philippines was probably one of my favorites. although the trips to the UK are rivaling that. my sister and her husband and kids live there. (side note: if you go there, just be forewarned that many people over there don't like conservative ideals. i learned that one the hard way after getting cussed out for liking President Bush. yeah, say what you will. everyone's got their opinions and thats what they are: opinions. and all opinions are like trash cans: everyone's got them and they all stink... even mine. but this is my blog so i'm going to say what i want to. :))
in any case, Jesus is still Lord and He rules and reigns. and i've enjoyed each trip for what it had to offer. my sister got married in England and thats what took me over the first time. granted, i was only over there for a week. but hey, i didn't have to pay for the ticket over, so i can't complain. and i got to go bar hopping for the first time in my life! which was interesting. walking around this one pub (in England, they're called pubs and culturally its different somewhat. for instance, the one nite, our family went to eat out at a pub. and also for the record, i didn't have an alcoholic drink that nite at D's bachelor party. i did have some chardonnay at the wedding reception though... and that was with the parents ok, even though i was of age. and also for the record, i don't necessarily have a problem with drinking alcohol. i do have a problem tho w/ getting drunk. thats just stupid. especially when you go and drive. u deserve to get caught then and i hope you do! for putting innocent lives at risk! a guy at work got a DUI and got his license suspended for a year! thank God! i told him i think he should have it suspended for at least 5 years for being stupid!)
in my current situation, i wouldn't mind getting a drink of alcohol, but then i'd refuse to drive. for me, one drink impairs me and i refuse to put innocent lives at risk. thats self-imposed rule. but also in my current situation, i can't. i don't wanna cause someone to stumble in that manner. so i'll not misuse my liberty for others sake.
so back to traveling.... lol. some people at school made mention that they wanna go to the Philippines! i'm thinking "sign me up!" i'll go!
wow, that felt good to say all that! hehe. so, anyone wanting to go somewhere to minister to hungry hearts, lemme know... i'm game.
in the last 8 years of my life, i've been to Haiti twice; England twice, Canada twice, and Philippines once. most of those were missions trips w/ church. probably all of them, Philippines was probably one of my favorites. although the trips to the UK are rivaling that. my sister and her husband and kids live there. (side note: if you go there, just be forewarned that many people over there don't like conservative ideals. i learned that one the hard way after getting cussed out for liking President Bush. yeah, say what you will. everyone's got their opinions and thats what they are: opinions. and all opinions are like trash cans: everyone's got them and they all stink... even mine. but this is my blog so i'm going to say what i want to. :))
in any case, Jesus is still Lord and He rules and reigns. and i've enjoyed each trip for what it had to offer. my sister got married in England and thats what took me over the first time. granted, i was only over there for a week. but hey, i didn't have to pay for the ticket over, so i can't complain. and i got to go bar hopping for the first time in my life! which was interesting. walking around this one pub (in England, they're called pubs and culturally its different somewhat. for instance, the one nite, our family went to eat out at a pub. and also for the record, i didn't have an alcoholic drink that nite at D's bachelor party. i did have some chardonnay at the wedding reception though... and that was with the parents ok, even though i was of age. and also for the record, i don't necessarily have a problem with drinking alcohol. i do have a problem tho w/ getting drunk. thats just stupid. especially when you go and drive. u deserve to get caught then and i hope you do! for putting innocent lives at risk! a guy at work got a DUI and got his license suspended for a year! thank God! i told him i think he should have it suspended for at least 5 years for being stupid!)
in my current situation, i wouldn't mind getting a drink of alcohol, but then i'd refuse to drive. for me, one drink impairs me and i refuse to put innocent lives at risk. thats self-imposed rule. but also in my current situation, i can't. i don't wanna cause someone to stumble in that manner. so i'll not misuse my liberty for others sake.
so back to traveling.... lol. some people at school made mention that they wanna go to the Philippines! i'm thinking "sign me up!" i'll go!
wow, that felt good to say all that! hehe. so, anyone wanting to go somewhere to minister to hungry hearts, lemme know... i'm game.
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Baby Got Book
Great video here. i first saw this a few years ago and laughed the whole way through it. i mean, its a knock off of another song, but its got a good message behind it. i don't necessarily have a problem with a girl wearing make up... but honestly, i think it hides something. it hides you from who you really are. our society totally has it wrong! they say you gotta be anorexic if you wanna get a guy. and thats just totally bogus. Proverbs 31 is the outline for what a woman of God is. or at least part of the outline. yeah, u might have a gorgeous body and all that... but do you got character? whats your spirit like? is your heart going after the Father's heart? or do you just through yourself around for any guy to notice? do you flaunt your body to get attention? b/c to real men, thats just a turnoff. to me that just says that your just superficial and you lack true depth of God.
i was talking w/ a girl from school today about pictures from a missions trip we were both on. i had recently gone through all the pictures of that trip to weed out a bunch and give one final copy to everyone. and i saw a few pictures of this girl that probably weren't meant to get out really. i mean, they were just comical pictures of her. but i put them in to just tease her a little bit. and today she mentioned that in those pictures, she wasn't wearing make up. and to be honest w/ you, i think she looked cuter in those pictures WITHOUT the make up.
take it for what its worth. again, i don't have a problem necessarily with make up. but have a depth of God in you before you go for worldly beauty. Go for Godly beauty and you'll achieve true beauty.
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Lord Have Mercy!
I hope this works. I can't express how much this gets to me. Let me state that i love Hindu people. I love people who practice all sorts of false religions. But i don't love when people are being misled. My heart goes out to this man on the video. That he would come to a saving knowledge of God the Father and invite Jesus into His life to be His Lord and Savior. My heart also goes out to the leaders there who invited this man in. That the Lord would grant mercy and compassion to them. But this is just wrong! Never in all of our nations history have they ever invited a person from a false religion, representing a false god into these chambers! Oh God, have mercy on our nation oh Lord!
For those who say we shouldn't judge, calling someone a narrow minded bigot or a nazi or whatever mean name you can think of is a judgement!
Laugher in the Court
I know i'm usually more serious, but sometimes you just gotta laugh. I just recently got these in an email. Enjoy.
These are from a book called Disorder in the American Courts,and are things people actually said in court, word for word, taken down andnow published by court reporters who had the torment of staying calm whilethese exchanges were actually taking place.
P.S. The last one on the list sure fits many attorneys and sadly we are paying them to represent us!
ATTORNEY: What gear were you in at the moment of the impact?
WITNESS: Gucci sweats and Reeboks.
ATTORNEY: This myasthenia gravis, does it affect your memory at all?
WITNESS: Yes.
ATTORNEY: And in what ways does it affect your memory?
WITNESS: I forget.
ATTORNEY: You forget? Can you give us an example of something you forgot?
ATTORNEY: What was the first thing your husband said to you thatmorning?
WITNESS: He said, 'Where am I, Cathy?'
ATTORNEY: And why did that upset you?
WITNESS: My name is Susan!
ATTORNEY: Do you know if your daughter has ever been involved invoodoo?
WITNESS: We both do.
ATTORNEY: Voodoo?
WITNESS: We do.
ATTORNEY: You do?
WITNESS: Yes, voodoo.
ATTORNEY: Now doctor, isn't it true that when a person dies in his sleep, he doesn't know about it until the next morning?
WITNESS: Did you actually pass the bar exam?
ATTORNEY: The youngest son, the twenty-year-old, how old is he?
WITNESS: Uh, he's twenty-one.
ATTORNEY: Were you present when your picture was taken?
WITNESS: Are you kiddin' me?
ATTORNEY: She had three children, right?
WITNESS: Yes.
ATTORNEY: How many were boys?
WITNESS: None.
ATTORNEY: Were there any girls?
WITNESS: Are you kiddin' me? Your Honor, I think I need a different attorney. Can I get a new attorney?
ATTORNEY: How was your first marriage terminated?
WITNESS: By death.
ATTORNEY: And by whose death was it terminated?
WITNESS: Now whose death do you suppose terminated it?
ATTORNEY: Can you describe the individual?
WITNESS: He was about medium height and had a beard.
ATTORNEY: Was this a male or a female?
WITNESS: Guess.
ATTORNEY: Is your appearance here this morning pursuant to a deposition notice which I sent to your attorney?
WITNESS: No, this is how I dress when I go to work.
ATTORNEY: Doctor, how many of your autopsies have you performed on dead people?
WITNESS: All my autopsies are performed on dead people. Would you like to re-phrase that?
ATTORNEY: ALL your responses MUST be oral, OK? What school did you go to?
WITNESS: Oral.
ATTORNEY: Do you recall the time that you examined the body?
WITNESS: The autopsy started around 8:30 p.m.
ATTORNEY: And Mr. Denton was dead at the time?
WITNESS: No, he was sitting on the table wondering why I was doing an autopsy on him!
And the best for last:
ATTORNEY: Doctor, before you performed the autopsy, did you check for apulse?
WITNESS: No.
ATTORNEY: Did you check for blood pressure?
WITNESS: No.
ATTORNEY: Did you check for breathing?
WITNESS: No.
ATTORNEY: So, then it is possible that the patient was alive whenyou began the autopsy?
WITNESS: No.
ATTORNEY: How can you be so sure, Doctor?
WITNESS: Because his brain was sitting on my desk in a jar.
ATTORNEY: I see, but could the patient have stillbeen alive, nevertheless?
WITNESS: Yes, it is possible that he could have been alive and practicing law.
These are from a book called Disorder in the American Courts,and are things people actually said in court, word for word, taken down andnow published by court reporters who had the torment of staying calm whilethese exchanges were actually taking place.
P.S. The last one on the list sure fits many attorneys and sadly we are paying them to represent us!
ATTORNEY: What gear were you in at the moment of the impact?
WITNESS: Gucci sweats and Reeboks.
ATTORNEY: This myasthenia gravis, does it affect your memory at all?
WITNESS: Yes.
ATTORNEY: And in what ways does it affect your memory?
WITNESS: I forget.
ATTORNEY: You forget? Can you give us an example of something you forgot?
ATTORNEY: What was the first thing your husband said to you thatmorning?
WITNESS: He said, 'Where am I, Cathy?'
ATTORNEY: And why did that upset you?
WITNESS: My name is Susan!
ATTORNEY: Do you know if your daughter has ever been involved invoodoo?
WITNESS: We both do.
ATTORNEY: Voodoo?
WITNESS: We do.
ATTORNEY: You do?
WITNESS: Yes, voodoo.
ATTORNEY: Now doctor, isn't it true that when a person dies in his sleep, he doesn't know about it until the next morning?
WITNESS: Did you actually pass the bar exam?
ATTORNEY: The youngest son, the twenty-year-old, how old is he?
WITNESS: Uh, he's twenty-one.
ATTORNEY: Were you present when your picture was taken?
WITNESS: Are you kiddin' me?
ATTORNEY: She had three children, right?
WITNESS: Yes.
ATTORNEY: How many were boys?
WITNESS: None.
ATTORNEY: Were there any girls?
WITNESS: Are you kiddin' me? Your Honor, I think I need a different attorney. Can I get a new attorney?
ATTORNEY: How was your first marriage terminated?
WITNESS: By death.
ATTORNEY: And by whose death was it terminated?
WITNESS: Now whose death do you suppose terminated it?
ATTORNEY: Can you describe the individual?
WITNESS: He was about medium height and had a beard.
ATTORNEY: Was this a male or a female?
WITNESS: Guess.
ATTORNEY: Is your appearance here this morning pursuant to a deposition notice which I sent to your attorney?
WITNESS: No, this is how I dress when I go to work.
ATTORNEY: Doctor, how many of your autopsies have you performed on dead people?
WITNESS: All my autopsies are performed on dead people. Would you like to re-phrase that?
ATTORNEY: ALL your responses MUST be oral, OK? What school did you go to?
WITNESS: Oral.
ATTORNEY: Do you recall the time that you examined the body?
WITNESS: The autopsy started around 8:30 p.m.
ATTORNEY: And Mr. Denton was dead at the time?
WITNESS: No, he was sitting on the table wondering why I was doing an autopsy on him!
And the best for last:
ATTORNEY: Doctor, before you performed the autopsy, did you check for apulse?
WITNESS: No.
ATTORNEY: Did you check for blood pressure?
WITNESS: No.
ATTORNEY: Did you check for breathing?
WITNESS: No.
ATTORNEY: So, then it is possible that the patient was alive whenyou began the autopsy?
WITNESS: No.
ATTORNEY: How can you be so sure, Doctor?
WITNESS: Because his brain was sitting on my desk in a jar.
ATTORNEY: I see, but could the patient have stillbeen alive, nevertheless?
WITNESS: Yes, it is possible that he could have been alive and practicing law.
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
The Price of Freedom
When you speak from the heart and with passion, you never know what comes out. SENATOR JOHN GLENN SAID: Things that make you think a little....
1. There were 39 combat related killings in Iraq during the month of January..... In the fair city of Detroit there were 35 murders in the month of January. That's just one American City ,about as deadly as the entire war torn country of Iraq.
2. When some claim President Bush shouldn't have started this war, state the following;
FDR...led us into World War II. Germany never attacked us: Japan did. From 1941-1945, 450,000 lives were lost, an average of 112,500 per year.
Truman...finished that war and started one in Korea , North Korea never attacked us. From 1950-1953, 55,000 lives were lost, an average of 18,334 per year.
John F. Kennedy....started the Vietnam conflict in 1962. Vietnam never attacked us.
Johnson...turned Vietnam into a quagmire. From 1965-1975, 58,000 lives were lost, an average of 5,800 per year.
Clinton...went to war in Bosnia without UN or French consent, Bosnia never attacked us. He was offered Osama bin Laden's head on a platter three times by Sudan and did nothing. Osama has attacked us on multiple occasions.
3. In the two years since terrorists attacked us, President Bush has liberated two countries, Crushed the Taliban, Crippled al-Qaida, Put nuclear inspectors in Libya, Iran and North Korea, without firing a shot, and captured a terrorist who slaughtered 300,000 of his own people. The Democrats are complaining about how long the war is taking, but...It took less time to take Iraq than it took Janet Reno to take the Branch Davidian compound. That was a 51-day operation. We've been looking for evidence of chemical weapons in Iraq for less time than it took Hillary Clinton to find the Rose Law Firm billing records. It took less time for the 3rd Infantry Division and the Marines to destroy the Medina Republican Guard than it took Ted Kennedy to call the Police after his Oldsmobile sank at Chappaquiddick, killing a woman.
Wait, there's more....
4. Some people still don't understand why military personnel do what they do for a living. This exchange between Senators John Glenn and Senator Howard Metzenbaum is worth reading.
Not only is it a pretty impressive, impromptu speech, but it's a lso a good example of one man's explanation of why men and women in the armed services do what they do for a living.This is a typical, though sad, example of what some who have never served think of our military.
JOHN GLENN ON THE SENATE FLOOR Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004
Senator Howard Metzenbaum to Senator Glenn: "How can you run for Senate when you've never held a real job?"
Senator Glenn: "I served 23 years in the United States Marine Corps. I served through two wars. I flew 149 missions. My plane was hit by antiaircraft fire on 12 different occasions. I was in the space program. It wasn't my checkbook, Howard; it was my life on the line. It was not a nine-to-five job, where I took time off to take the daily cash receipts to the bank. I ask you to go with me as I went the other day to a veteran's hospital and look those men - with their mangled bodies - in the eye, and tell THEM they didn't hold a job! You go with me to the Space Program at NASA and go, as I have gone, to the widows and orphans of Ed White, Gus Grissom and Roger Chaffee... and you look those kids in the eye and tell them that their Dads didn't hold a job. You go with me on Memorial Day and you stand in Arlington National Cemetery , where I have more friends buried than I'd like to remember, and you watch those waving flags. You stand there, and you think about this nation, and you tell ME that those people didn't have a job? I'll tell you, Howard Metzenbaum; you should be on your knees every day of your life thanking God that there were some men - SOME MEN - who held REAL jobs. And they required a dedication to a purpose - and a love of country and a dedication to duty that was more important than life itself. And their self-sacrifice is what made this country possible.I HAVE held a job, Howard! What about you?"
For those who don't remember - During W.W.II, Howard Metzenbaum was an attorney representing the Communist Party in the USA. If you can read this, thank a teacher....If you are reading it in English, thank a Veteran.
1. There were 39 combat related killings in Iraq during the month of January..... In the fair city of Detroit there were 35 murders in the month of January. That's just one American City ,about as deadly as the entire war torn country of Iraq.
2. When some claim President Bush shouldn't have started this war, state the following;
FDR...led us into World War II. Germany never attacked us: Japan did. From 1941-1945, 450,000 lives were lost, an average of 112,500 per year.
Truman...finished that war and started one in Korea , North Korea never attacked us. From 1950-1953, 55,000 lives were lost, an average of 18,334 per year.
John F. Kennedy....started the Vietnam conflict in 1962. Vietnam never attacked us.
Johnson...turned Vietnam into a quagmire. From 1965-1975, 58,000 lives were lost, an average of 5,800 per year.
Clinton...went to war in Bosnia without UN or French consent, Bosnia never attacked us. He was offered Osama bin Laden's head on a platter three times by Sudan and did nothing. Osama has attacked us on multiple occasions.
3. In the two years since terrorists attacked us, President Bush has liberated two countries, Crushed the Taliban, Crippled al-Qaida, Put nuclear inspectors in Libya, Iran and North Korea, without firing a shot, and captured a terrorist who slaughtered 300,000 of his own people. The Democrats are complaining about how long the war is taking, but...It took less time to take Iraq than it took Janet Reno to take the Branch Davidian compound. That was a 51-day operation. We've been looking for evidence of chemical weapons in Iraq for less time than it took Hillary Clinton to find the Rose Law Firm billing records. It took less time for the 3rd Infantry Division and the Marines to destroy the Medina Republican Guard than it took Ted Kennedy to call the Police after his Oldsmobile sank at Chappaquiddick, killing a woman.
Wait, there's more....
4. Some people still don't understand why military personnel do what they do for a living. This exchange between Senators John Glenn and Senator Howard Metzenbaum is worth reading.
Not only is it a pretty impressive, impromptu speech, but it's a lso a good example of one man's explanation of why men and women in the armed services do what they do for a living.This is a typical, though sad, example of what some who have never served think of our military.
JOHN GLENN ON THE SENATE FLOOR Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004
Senator Howard Metzenbaum to Senator Glenn: "How can you run for Senate when you've never held a real job?"
Senator Glenn: "I served 23 years in the United States Marine Corps. I served through two wars. I flew 149 missions. My plane was hit by antiaircraft fire on 12 different occasions. I was in the space program. It wasn't my checkbook, Howard; it was my life on the line. It was not a nine-to-five job, where I took time off to take the daily cash receipts to the bank. I ask you to go with me as I went the other day to a veteran's hospital and look those men - with their mangled bodies - in the eye, and tell THEM they didn't hold a job! You go with me to the Space Program at NASA and go, as I have gone, to the widows and orphans of Ed White, Gus Grissom and Roger Chaffee... and you look those kids in the eye and tell them that their Dads didn't hold a job. You go with me on Memorial Day and you stand in Arlington National Cemetery , where I have more friends buried than I'd like to remember, and you watch those waving flags. You stand there, and you think about this nation, and you tell ME that those people didn't have a job? I'll tell you, Howard Metzenbaum; you should be on your knees every day of your life thanking God that there were some men - SOME MEN - who held REAL jobs. And they required a dedication to a purpose - and a love of country and a dedication to duty that was more important than life itself. And their self-sacrifice is what made this country possible.I HAVE held a job, Howard! What about you?"
For those who don't remember - During W.W.II, Howard Metzenbaum was an attorney representing the Communist Party in the USA. If you can read this, thank a teacher....If you are reading it in English, thank a Veteran.
Thank you vets!
When you speak from the heart and with passion, you never know what comes out.
SENATOR JOHN GLENN SAID: Things that make you think a little...
1. There were 39 combat related killings in Iraq during the month of January..... In the fair city of Detroit there were 35 murders in the month of January. That's just one American City, about as deadly as the entire war torn country of Iraq.
2. When some claim President Bush shouldn't have started this war, state the following:
FDR...led us into World War II. Germany never attacked us: Japan did. From 1941-1945, 450,000 lives were lost, an average of 112,500 per year.
Truman...finished that war and started one in Korea , North Korea never attacked us. From 1950-1953, 55,000 lives were lost, an average of 18,334 per year.
John F. Kennedy....started the Vietnam conflict in 1962. Vietnam never attacked us.
Johnson...turned Vietnam into a quagmire. From 1965-1975, 58,000 lives were lost, an average of 5,800 per year.
Clinton...went to war in Bosnia without UN or French consent, Bosnia never attacked us. He was offered Osama bin Laden's head on a platter three times by Sudan and did nothing. Osama has attacked us on multiple occasions.
3. In the two years since terrorists attacked us, President Bush has liberated two countries, Crushed the Taliban, Crippled al-Qaida, Put nuclear inspectors in Libya, Iran and North Korea, without firing a shot, and captured a terrorist who slaughtered 300,000 of his own people. The Democrats are complaining about how long the war is taking, but...It took less time to take Iraq than it took Janet Reno to take the Branch Davidian compound. That was a 51-day operation. We've been looking for evidence of chemical weapons in Iraq for less time than it took Hillary Clinton to find the Rose Law Firm billing records. It took less time for the 3rd Infantry Division and the Marines to destroy the Medina Republican Guard than it took Ted Kennedy to call the Police after his Oldsmobile sank at Chappaquiddick, killing a woman.Wait, there's more....
4. Some people still don't understand why military personnel do what they do for a living. This exchange between Senators John Glenn and Senator Howard Metzenbaum is worth reading. Not only is it a pretty impressive, impromptu speech, but it's also a good example of one man's explanation of why men and women in the armed services do what they do for a living.This is a typical, though sad, example of what some who have never served think of our military.
JOHN GLENN ON THE SENATE FLOOR Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 Senator Howard Metzenbaum to Senator Glenn: "How can you run for Senate when you've never held a real job?"Senator Glenn: "I served 23 years in the United States Marine Corps. I served through two wars. I flew 149 missions. My plane was hit by antiaircraft fire on 12 different occasions. I was in the space program. It wasn't my checkbook, Howard; it was my life on the line. It was not a nine-to-five job, where I took time off to take the daily cash receipts to the bank. I ask you to go with me as I went the other day to a veteran's hospital and look those men - with their mangled bodies - in the eye, and tell THEM they didn't hold a job! You go with me to the Space Program at NASA and go, as I have gone, to the widows and orphans of Ed White, Gus Grissom and Roger Chaffee... and you look those kids in the eye and tell them that their Dads didn't hold a job. You go with me on Memorial Day and you stand in Arlington National Cemetery , where I have more friends buried than I'd like to remember, and you watch those waving flags. You stand there, and you think about this nation, and you tell ME that those people didn't have a job? I'll tell you, Howard Metzenbaum; you should be on your knees every day of your life thanking God that there were some men - SOME MEN - who held REAL jobs. And they required a dedication to a purpose - and a love of country and a dedication to duty that was more important than life itself. And their self-sacrifice is what made this country possible.I HAVE held a job, Howard! What about you?"
For those who don't remember - During W.W.II, Howard Metzenbaum was an attorney representing the Communist Party in the USA.If you can read this, thank a teacher....If you are reading it in English, thank a Veteran.
SENATOR JOHN GLENN SAID: Things that make you think a little...
1. There were 39 combat related killings in Iraq during the month of January..... In the fair city of Detroit there were 35 murders in the month of January. That's just one American City, about as deadly as the entire war torn country of Iraq.
2. When some claim President Bush shouldn't have started this war, state the following:
FDR...led us into World War II. Germany never attacked us: Japan did. From 1941-1945, 450,000 lives were lost, an average of 112,500 per year.
Truman...finished that war and started one in Korea , North Korea never attacked us. From 1950-1953, 55,000 lives were lost, an average of 18,334 per year.
John F. Kennedy....started the Vietnam conflict in 1962. Vietnam never attacked us.
Johnson...turned Vietnam into a quagmire. From 1965-1975, 58,000 lives were lost, an average of 5,800 per year.
Clinton...went to war in Bosnia without UN or French consent, Bosnia never attacked us. He was offered Osama bin Laden's head on a platter three times by Sudan and did nothing. Osama has attacked us on multiple occasions.
3. In the two years since terrorists attacked us, President Bush has liberated two countries, Crushed the Taliban, Crippled al-Qaida, Put nuclear inspectors in Libya, Iran and North Korea, without firing a shot, and captured a terrorist who slaughtered 300,000 of his own people. The Democrats are complaining about how long the war is taking, but...It took less time to take Iraq than it took Janet Reno to take the Branch Davidian compound. That was a 51-day operation. We've been looking for evidence of chemical weapons in Iraq for less time than it took Hillary Clinton to find the Rose Law Firm billing records. It took less time for the 3rd Infantry Division and the Marines to destroy the Medina Republican Guard than it took Ted Kennedy to call the Police after his Oldsmobile sank at Chappaquiddick, killing a woman.Wait, there's more....
4. Some people still don't understand why military personnel do what they do for a living. This exchange between Senators John Glenn and Senator Howard Metzenbaum is worth reading. Not only is it a pretty impressive, impromptu speech, but it's also a good example of one man's explanation of why men and women in the armed services do what they do for a living.This is a typical, though sad, example of what some who have never served think of our military.
JOHN GLENN ON THE SENATE FLOOR Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 Senator Howard Metzenbaum to Senator Glenn: "How can you run for Senate when you've never held a real job?"Senator Glenn: "I served 23 years in the United States Marine Corps. I served through two wars. I flew 149 missions. My plane was hit by antiaircraft fire on 12 different occasions. I was in the space program. It wasn't my checkbook, Howard; it was my life on the line. It was not a nine-to-five job, where I took time off to take the daily cash receipts to the bank. I ask you to go with me as I went the other day to a veteran's hospital and look those men - with their mangled bodies - in the eye, and tell THEM they didn't hold a job! You go with me to the Space Program at NASA and go, as I have gone, to the widows and orphans of Ed White, Gus Grissom and Roger Chaffee... and you look those kids in the eye and tell them that their Dads didn't hold a job. You go with me on Memorial Day and you stand in Arlington National Cemetery , where I have more friends buried than I'd like to remember, and you watch those waving flags. You stand there, and you think about this nation, and you tell ME that those people didn't have a job? I'll tell you, Howard Metzenbaum; you should be on your knees every day of your life thanking God that there were some men - SOME MEN - who held REAL jobs. And they required a dedication to a purpose - and a love of country and a dedication to duty that was more important than life itself. And their self-sacrifice is what made this country possible.I HAVE held a job, Howard! What about you?"
For those who don't remember - During W.W.II, Howard Metzenbaum was an attorney representing the Communist Party in the USA.If you can read this, thank a teacher....If you are reading it in English, thank a Veteran.
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
The Intolerance of 'tolerance'
I got this email last night, and its one of the many i'm planning on putting on here...
email begin:
This is a statement that was read over the PA system at the football game at Roane County High School , Kingston , Tennessee , by school Principal, Jody McLeod.
"It has always been the custom at Roane County High School football games, to say a prayer and play the National Anthem, to honor God and Country." Due to a recent ruling by the Supreme Court, I am told that saying a Prayer is a violation of Federal Case Law.
As I understand the law at this time, I can use this public facility to approve of sexual perversion and call it "an alternate lifestyle," and if someone is offended, that's OK.
I can use it to condone sexual promiscuity, by dispensing condoms and calling it, "safe sex." If someone is offended, that's OK.
I can even use this public facility to present the merits of killing an unborn baby as a "viable means of birth control." If someone is offended, no problem...
I can designate a school day as "Earth Day" and involve students in activities to worship religiously and praise the goddess "Mother Earth" and call it "ecology."
I can use literature, videos and presentations in the classroom that depicts people with strong, traditional Christian convictions as "simple minded" and "ignorant" and call (that teaching) "enlightenment."
However, if anyone uses this facility to honor GOD and to ask HIM to Bless this event with safety and good sportsmanship, then Federal Case Law is violated.
This appears to be inconsistent at best, and at worst, diabolical. Apparently, we are to be tolerant of everything and anyone, except GOD and HIS Commandments. Nevertheless, as a school principal, I frequently ask staff and students to abide by rules with which they do not necessarily agree. For me to do otherwise would be inconsistent at best, and at worst, hypocritical... I suffer from that affliction enough unintentionally. I certainly do not need to add an intentional transgression.
For this reason, I shall "Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's," and refrain from praying at this time. "However, if you feel inspired to honor, praise and thank GOD and ask HIM,in the name of JESUS, to Bless this event, please feel free to do so. As far as I know, that's not against the law----yet."
One by one, the people in the stands bowed their heads, held hands with oneanother and began to pray. They prayed in the stands. They prayed in the team huddles. They prayed at the concession stand and they prayed in the Announcer's Box! The only place they didn't pray was in the Supreme Court of the United States of America- the Seat of "Justice" in the "one nation, under GOD."
Somehow, Kingston , Tennessee Remembered what so many have forgotten. We are given the Freedom OF Religion, not the Freedom FROM Religion. Praise GOD that HIS remnant remains!
JESUS said, "If you are ashamed of ME before men, then I will be ashamed of you before MY FATHER."
email over.
This kinda stuff breaks my heart. I was in the public school from 3rd grade through graduation. so i spent well over 75% of my time in 'the system'. Luckily, i seem to have been in a decent conservative area. In classes, i sat with people who considered themselves atheists, agnostics and the like. And my heart really goes out to them. I wanted them to see that above all, i wasn't mad at them or angry. I actually got into a few good discussions w/ a few of them and respect them at least for who they are and what they stood for. Of course, respecting them was different from agreeing w/ them.
In any case, i wanted to present a challenge here. The term 'separation of church and state' seems to be quite frequently misused. If there is anyone out there who can actually prove it is in the Constitution, please come forward and do so. Otherwise, stop using that exscuse. Thanks.
email begin:
This is a statement that was read over the PA system at the football game at Roane County High School , Kingston , Tennessee , by school Principal, Jody McLeod.
"It has always been the custom at Roane County High School football games, to say a prayer and play the National Anthem, to honor God and Country." Due to a recent ruling by the Supreme Court, I am told that saying a Prayer is a violation of Federal Case Law.
As I understand the law at this time, I can use this public facility to approve of sexual perversion and call it "an alternate lifestyle," and if someone is offended, that's OK.
I can use it to condone sexual promiscuity, by dispensing condoms and calling it, "safe sex." If someone is offended, that's OK.
I can even use this public facility to present the merits of killing an unborn baby as a "viable means of birth control." If someone is offended, no problem...
I can designate a school day as "Earth Day" and involve students in activities to worship religiously and praise the goddess "Mother Earth" and call it "ecology."
I can use literature, videos and presentations in the classroom that depicts people with strong, traditional Christian convictions as "simple minded" and "ignorant" and call (that teaching) "enlightenment."
However, if anyone uses this facility to honor GOD and to ask HIM to Bless this event with safety and good sportsmanship, then Federal Case Law is violated.
This appears to be inconsistent at best, and at worst, diabolical. Apparently, we are to be tolerant of everything and anyone, except GOD and HIS Commandments. Nevertheless, as a school principal, I frequently ask staff and students to abide by rules with which they do not necessarily agree. For me to do otherwise would be inconsistent at best, and at worst, hypocritical... I suffer from that affliction enough unintentionally. I certainly do not need to add an intentional transgression.
For this reason, I shall "Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's," and refrain from praying at this time. "However, if you feel inspired to honor, praise and thank GOD and ask HIM,in the name of JESUS, to Bless this event, please feel free to do so. As far as I know, that's not against the law----yet."
One by one, the people in the stands bowed their heads, held hands with oneanother and began to pray. They prayed in the stands. They prayed in the team huddles. They prayed at the concession stand and they prayed in the Announcer's Box! The only place they didn't pray was in the Supreme Court of the United States of America- the Seat of "Justice" in the "one nation, under GOD."
Somehow, Kingston , Tennessee Remembered what so many have forgotten. We are given the Freedom OF Religion, not the Freedom FROM Religion. Praise GOD that HIS remnant remains!
JESUS said, "If you are ashamed of ME before men, then I will be ashamed of you before MY FATHER."
email over.
This kinda stuff breaks my heart. I was in the public school from 3rd grade through graduation. so i spent well over 75% of my time in 'the system'. Luckily, i seem to have been in a decent conservative area. In classes, i sat with people who considered themselves atheists, agnostics and the like. And my heart really goes out to them. I wanted them to see that above all, i wasn't mad at them or angry. I actually got into a few good discussions w/ a few of them and respect them at least for who they are and what they stood for. Of course, respecting them was different from agreeing w/ them.
In any case, i wanted to present a challenge here. The term 'separation of church and state' seems to be quite frequently misused. If there is anyone out there who can actually prove it is in the Constitution, please come forward and do so. Otherwise, stop using that exscuse. Thanks.
Monday, July 16, 2007
Just a few thoughts
I just felt like putting a few things out there to ponder. i need to figure out more about this blogging. like how to find random people. i got a few random responces from people who disagreed w/ me, which is fine. i think its cool that at least they read my post.
I'm a Spirit-Filled Bible Believing Disciple of Jesus Christ, The one and only Son of the One True Living God. I'm pro-Israel, pro-life. I am a Bush backer. i don't agree w/ everything he does. he is a human and he makes mistakes... let him who has never made a mistake before through the first stone.
some of the people i really pay attention to in the media are Ann Coulter, Rush Limbaugh, Bill O'Reilly, Barbara Walters (respect her for her wisdom she provides in certain facets. she's decently covered numerous stories that i can remember).
One thing that i've taken notice to is the fact that people who say we shouldn't judge would probably would consider me a Christian fundamentalist. but they're probably not judging me when saying that... just labeling me. oh well.
I'm a Spirit-Filled Bible Believing Disciple of Jesus Christ, The one and only Son of the One True Living God. I'm pro-Israel, pro-life. I am a Bush backer. i don't agree w/ everything he does. he is a human and he makes mistakes... let him who has never made a mistake before through the first stone.
some of the people i really pay attention to in the media are Ann Coulter, Rush Limbaugh, Bill O'Reilly, Barbara Walters (respect her for her wisdom she provides in certain facets. she's decently covered numerous stories that i can remember).
One thing that i've taken notice to is the fact that people who say we shouldn't judge would probably would consider me a Christian fundamentalist. but they're probably not judging me when saying that... just labeling me. oh well.
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Truth, not tolerance
Just a couple of notes here. Right after the Call Nashville, a group from our church went up to Washington D.C. to pray and try and talk to some senators about a hate crimes bill. This bill would basically make preaching the truth of the word of God a crime. I'm not going to mention anything about First Amendment rights here... or the unconstitutionality of a 501 (C) three gag order... in any case, they went up and got into come good convos. they talked to a senator or two. And of the senators that they talked with, they didn't come away too encouraged. There is a serious lack of prayer for our nations leaders. Satan has really blinded many of them and we as a body of Christ need to lift them up in prayer more. I believe they talked w/ Sen. Joe Biden, and not surprisingly, he didn't agree w/ them.
but some of the real fun came on Thursday i think. A Hindu priest was invited by the Senate Majority Leader, Harry Reid from Nevada to open the meeting with a prayer. Now mind you, this is the first time that a pagan such as this guy was invited to open the meeting w/ a prayer. and to how many false gods and the like did he pray to... it was weird. luckily, according to the report, the senate chamber was basically empty. Anywho, some of our people stayed there and took care of some business. Now, i'm not sure how i feel about what they did, but at least they did something. Interrupting a senate meeting like they did is a crime. So in these cases, you want to be careful in how you carry the plan out. But at least they did something.
In talking w/ one of the leaders of the party that went up, Ante Pavcovich, it sounds like we're going to be making this trip up more regularly. which is great for me. this kinda stuff is right up my alley. Now i just have to read up on more politics and find out whats going on.
but some of the real fun came on Thursday i think. A Hindu priest was invited by the Senate Majority Leader, Harry Reid from Nevada to open the meeting with a prayer. Now mind you, this is the first time that a pagan such as this guy was invited to open the meeting w/ a prayer. and to how many false gods and the like did he pray to... it was weird. luckily, according to the report, the senate chamber was basically empty. Anywho, some of our people stayed there and took care of some business. Now, i'm not sure how i feel about what they did, but at least they did something. Interrupting a senate meeting like they did is a crime. So in these cases, you want to be careful in how you carry the plan out. But at least they did something.
In talking w/ one of the leaders of the party that went up, Ante Pavcovich, it sounds like we're going to be making this trip up more regularly. which is great for me. this kinda stuff is right up my alley. Now i just have to read up on more politics and find out whats going on.
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Praying for our leaders
30 Ways to Pray for those in Authority
by Gary P. Bergel
1. God fearing and recognize they're accountable to Him for each decision and act (Prov. 9:10)
2. Wisdom, knowledge, and understanding (Jas. 1:5)
3. Presented with gospel and loving Christian witness (Rom. 10:14)
4. That if unsaved, they be drawn to a saving encounter with Christ; if born again, they be strengthened and encouraged in their faith (1 Tim. 2:4, Eph. 1:17-23).
5. Recognize own inadequacy and pray and seek will of God. (Prov. 3:5-8, Luke 11:9-13)
6. Conviction of sin, transgression and iniquity (Ps. 51:17, Jn. 8:9)
7. Heed conscience, confess their sins and repent (Prov. 28:13; James 4:8)
8. They read the Bible, attend prayer meetings and Bible Studies (Ps. 119:11; Col. 3:2)
9. That they value and regard the Ten Commandments and teachings of Christ (Ps. 19:7-11; Jn. 8:31-32)
10. They respect and honor own parents if living (Eph. 6:2-3)
11. Respect authority and practice accountability (Rom. 13:1-7)
12. They're given godly counsel and God-fearing advisors (Prov. 24:6)
13. They're honest and faithful to spouses and children (Mal. 2:15-16)
14. They be practicing members of local congregations (Heb. 10:25)
15. They desire purity and avoid debauchery, porn, perversion and drunkenness (1 Cor. 6:9-20; Titus 2:12)
16. Be Timely, reliable and dependable (Mat. 21:28-31)
17. Honesty in financial, tax, and ethical matters (1 Cor. 6:10; 1 Tim. 6:6-10)
18. They seek pastoral care and counsel when needed (Heb. 13:7)
19. Seek out and nurture godly friendships (Ps. 1:1-3)
20. They have thankful and teachable spirits (Rom. 1:21)
21. Have generous and have compassionate hearts for the poor and needy (Ps. 112:9, Lk. 10:33-37)
22. They redeem time and know priorities (Eph. 5:15-17)
23. They desire honesty, integrity and loyalty (Psa. 26; Prov. 11:3)
24. They have courage to resist manipulation, pressure and the fear of man (Prov. 29:25; 2 Tim. 1:7)
25. They be shielded from occultism, New Age cults, false religions and secret societies (Isaiah 1:29; 2:6)
26. They be presented with Biblical worldviews and principles (Eph. 3:10)
27. Work to restore sanctity of life, families, divine order, and morality in our nation (Eph. 5:22-6:4)
28. Work to reverse the trends of humanism in our nation (1 Chron. 12:32; Isaiah 59:19)
29. They desire humility and meekness and be willing to serve and cooperate (John 13:14; Titus 3:1-2)
30. They be prepared to give an account to Almighty God (Heb. 9:27).
Adapted from "Intercessors for America" newsletter, (Vol. 22, No. 3). Used by permission of Intercessors for America, 1-800-USA Pray; www.ifa-usepray.org.
by Gary P. Bergel
1. God fearing and recognize they're accountable to Him for each decision and act (Prov. 9:10)
2. Wisdom, knowledge, and understanding (Jas. 1:5)
3. Presented with gospel and loving Christian witness (Rom. 10:14)
4. That if unsaved, they be drawn to a saving encounter with Christ; if born again, they be strengthened and encouraged in their faith (1 Tim. 2:4, Eph. 1:17-23).
5. Recognize own inadequacy and pray and seek will of God. (Prov. 3:5-8, Luke 11:9-13)
6. Conviction of sin, transgression and iniquity (Ps. 51:17, Jn. 8:9)
7. Heed conscience, confess their sins and repent (Prov. 28:13; James 4:8)
8. They read the Bible, attend prayer meetings and Bible Studies (Ps. 119:11; Col. 3:2)
9. That they value and regard the Ten Commandments and teachings of Christ (Ps. 19:7-11; Jn. 8:31-32)
10. They respect and honor own parents if living (Eph. 6:2-3)
11. Respect authority and practice accountability (Rom. 13:1-7)
12. They're given godly counsel and God-fearing advisors (Prov. 24:6)
13. They're honest and faithful to spouses and children (Mal. 2:15-16)
14. They be practicing members of local congregations (Heb. 10:25)
15. They desire purity and avoid debauchery, porn, perversion and drunkenness (1 Cor. 6:9-20; Titus 2:12)
16. Be Timely, reliable and dependable (Mat. 21:28-31)
17. Honesty in financial, tax, and ethical matters (1 Cor. 6:10; 1 Tim. 6:6-10)
18. They seek pastoral care and counsel when needed (Heb. 13:7)
19. Seek out and nurture godly friendships (Ps. 1:1-3)
20. They have thankful and teachable spirits (Rom. 1:21)
21. Have generous and have compassionate hearts for the poor and needy (Ps. 112:9, Lk. 10:33-37)
22. They redeem time and know priorities (Eph. 5:15-17)
23. They desire honesty, integrity and loyalty (Psa. 26; Prov. 11:3)
24. They have courage to resist manipulation, pressure and the fear of man (Prov. 29:25; 2 Tim. 1:7)
25. They be shielded from occultism, New Age cults, false religions and secret societies (Isaiah 1:29; 2:6)
26. They be presented with Biblical worldviews and principles (Eph. 3:10)
27. Work to restore sanctity of life, families, divine order, and morality in our nation (Eph. 5:22-6:4)
28. Work to reverse the trends of humanism in our nation (1 Chron. 12:32; Isaiah 59:19)
29. They desire humility and meekness and be willing to serve and cooperate (John 13:14; Titus 3:1-2)
30. They be prepared to give an account to Almighty God (Heb. 9:27).
Adapted from "Intercessors for America" newsletter, (Vol. 22, No. 3). Used by permission of Intercessors for America, 1-800-USA Pray; www.ifa-usepray.org.
The Call Nashville
Well, the Call Nashville has come and gone. I enjoyed it. I mean, it was a bit on the hot side. At one time where i was, they said it was 110 degrees. they had a tile interlocking floor on the ground i guess to protect the grass. So, we had the sun beating down on us and then it beating off the floor and back onto us. At times, it just felt like i was standing in a heated bubble. A number of people were passing out, undoubtably.
I enjoy the gathering together w/ people to cry out to God for our nation. it's very biblical to have the solemn assembly. I appreciated the fact that they largely started out the day w/ repentance. I think they repented for just about everything under the sun! (no pun intended). I think i've long passed the day however of conference hopping. It's great to get together with people, but for myself, i'm just wanting God to come. i've had my share of 'services' and whatnot. they're all fine and great. I'm not putting that down so much. But honestly, at times i look and would much rather just go get a bite to eat with people/a person and just sit down and talk w/ them. I would not consider condoning sin. Sin is sin. it needs to be dealt with. and i wouldn't necessarily turn someone off from going to a church service, unless if they're not preaching the Word and there's no ministry in the Spirit. So often i sit in a church service and i'm just like "i wouldn't blame someone for not wanting to be here..." it just seems soo shallow. where is the power of God?
One of the things that i loved about the Call was the ministries represented. I was handing out free stuff from school and while doing that, giving other peoples books. I got into some great conversations with people from other schools. We were there to present the Kingdom of God, not mans kingdom. It's funny when i do advertising for school, i actually try and almost push people away. Like whats so great about us? It's kinda reverse psychology.
One thing i noticed and was talking to someone else about this is is that we need to be careful of a celebrity mentality. I believe in honoring men and women of God. I believe that there are a lot of great ministries out there to honor the King. But we also got to be careful of where these ministries will eventually lead to. In my own life, i try and be careful to always point people to Jesus and the Cross. that needs to be priority #1. Show people the cross of Christ and Him crucified. That's where life comes from.
My library keeps growing and growing. But one thing the Lord showed me sometime ago was that i know more about some hollywood celebrity than i do about the Word of God. I must be careful and use wisdom and discernment, with all my hype and zeal. Having zeal and passion is great, but it must be used w/ wisdom.
I enjoy the gathering together w/ people to cry out to God for our nation. it's very biblical to have the solemn assembly. I appreciated the fact that they largely started out the day w/ repentance. I think they repented for just about everything under the sun! (no pun intended). I think i've long passed the day however of conference hopping. It's great to get together with people, but for myself, i'm just wanting God to come. i've had my share of 'services' and whatnot. they're all fine and great. I'm not putting that down so much. But honestly, at times i look and would much rather just go get a bite to eat with people/a person and just sit down and talk w/ them. I would not consider condoning sin. Sin is sin. it needs to be dealt with. and i wouldn't necessarily turn someone off from going to a church service, unless if they're not preaching the Word and there's no ministry in the Spirit. So often i sit in a church service and i'm just like "i wouldn't blame someone for not wanting to be here..." it just seems soo shallow. where is the power of God?
One of the things that i loved about the Call was the ministries represented. I was handing out free stuff from school and while doing that, giving other peoples books. I got into some great conversations with people from other schools. We were there to present the Kingdom of God, not mans kingdom. It's funny when i do advertising for school, i actually try and almost push people away. Like whats so great about us? It's kinda reverse psychology.
One thing i noticed and was talking to someone else about this is is that we need to be careful of a celebrity mentality. I believe in honoring men and women of God. I believe that there are a lot of great ministries out there to honor the King. But we also got to be careful of where these ministries will eventually lead to. In my own life, i try and be careful to always point people to Jesus and the Cross. that needs to be priority #1. Show people the cross of Christ and Him crucified. That's where life comes from.
My library keeps growing and growing. But one thing the Lord showed me sometime ago was that i know more about some hollywood celebrity than i do about the Word of God. I must be careful and use wisdom and discernment, with all my hype and zeal. Having zeal and passion is great, but it must be used w/ wisdom.
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
The Power of Words
I wanted to take this time right now and share a bit of whats on my heart regarding some weirds that are in our language. More specifically, the 'cuss' words or 'swear' words we have. i want to examine these words and just moreso get this out there. I want to do this because the words that we deem as cuss words are words that are usually used out of context.
I want to warn you that i intend on being very frank in blunt in what i'm about to say so on as a disclaimer, i want to warn you the reader that if you have small children or if you yourself don't want to go any further or this causes you to stumble, stop reading now.
So here goes. A few words that cause me to think are words like 'shit', 'dam', f***... those types of things. the major ones. The word 'shit' is first off, meaning 'feces' or 'dung', something to that effect. So, to talk about it as that an animal or person went to the bathroom, or there is feces on the road, and to refer to it as 'shit' is actually using it in the proper context, as long as it is used in that manner.
The word 'damn' is another one. to differentiate this from a dam, which is used to hold water or something of that nature, is a simple spelling difference. a beaver will dam a river isn't wrong. it is an act of something. now, to say "i damn you." is a judgmental action. and thats wrong. The Lord can condemn you to hell. a person can condemn anothers actions.
the other word, the 'f' bomb is simply wrong. I don't really know how or where this word got started. one of the meanings (according to www.m-w.com) says its involved in coitus. in the meaning of this word, it means that you've messed someone up. not a nice thing.
why am i doing this? because some of it needs to be said. for me to say that there is shit on the road and meaning that an animal defectated technically isn't wrong. it sounds wrong yes. but looking at the actual meaning, its not swearing. i'm actually using the word in the correct context. now, i'm not going to start saying "i'm taking a sh**" if i have to go to the bathroom. although in all actuality, i'd be right and not swearing. however, do to the fact that these words have gotten soo mismangled and misused, they're totally taken out of context. and people just drop them because they can. its actually really disgusting. especially when you use these words in reference to other people. thats mean. but to use these words in the actual context is a completely different ball game.
i want to reiterate here that i'm not going to go around and just start using these words, even in the correct context. now, if i ever go to a dam, i'll use that word. thats a given. but i'm not immature enough to misuse the english language.
if you've read this, thanks for taking the time. i appreciate it.
I want to warn you that i intend on being very frank in blunt in what i'm about to say so on as a disclaimer, i want to warn you the reader that if you have small children or if you yourself don't want to go any further or this causes you to stumble, stop reading now.
So here goes. A few words that cause me to think are words like 'shit', 'dam', f***... those types of things. the major ones. The word 'shit' is first off, meaning 'feces' or 'dung', something to that effect. So, to talk about it as that an animal or person went to the bathroom, or there is feces on the road, and to refer to it as 'shit' is actually using it in the proper context, as long as it is used in that manner.
The word 'damn' is another one. to differentiate this from a dam, which is used to hold water or something of that nature, is a simple spelling difference. a beaver will dam a river isn't wrong. it is an act of something. now, to say "i damn you." is a judgmental action. and thats wrong. The Lord can condemn you to hell. a person can condemn anothers actions.
the other word, the 'f' bomb is simply wrong. I don't really know how or where this word got started. one of the meanings (according to www.m-w.com) says its involved in coitus. in the meaning of this word, it means that you've messed someone up. not a nice thing.
why am i doing this? because some of it needs to be said. for me to say that there is shit on the road and meaning that an animal defectated technically isn't wrong. it sounds wrong yes. but looking at the actual meaning, its not swearing. i'm actually using the word in the correct context. now, i'm not going to start saying "i'm taking a sh**" if i have to go to the bathroom. although in all actuality, i'd be right and not swearing. however, do to the fact that these words have gotten soo mismangled and misused, they're totally taken out of context. and people just drop them because they can. its actually really disgusting. especially when you use these words in reference to other people. thats mean. but to use these words in the actual context is a completely different ball game.
i want to reiterate here that i'm not going to go around and just start using these words, even in the correct context. now, if i ever go to a dam, i'll use that word. thats a given. but i'm not immature enough to misuse the english language.
if you've read this, thanks for taking the time. i appreciate it.
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