If you've read this at all...then you know that I was a Herman Cain supporter. Obviously he is out of the race now, which means I have to vote for someone else when the time comes. I am not sure where my vote will land at this point...but I know who I don't want to vote for in the primaries-Romney or Gingrich. I am conservative...they are not. (Yes, they are more conservative than our current President...
but not conservative enough for me) The primary elections are an opportunity to vote for who you truly want to vote for...I've realized, there will always be compromising...but you get to vote FOR someone and not just against someone.
I am NOT a Romney fan...he appears to just want the title, President. He has been on every side of every issue over the years...and that's a red flag for me. There is no doubt he is a smart business man, but I don't believe our values line up. Romney-care (although I agree that a state has a right to do it versus our federal government, Obama-care) was a terrible idea. What was one of the first states to legalize gay marriage...Massachusetts, which is where Romney is from. Catch my drift...not a fan.
Gingrich...is a very smart man. That is what caught my eye during the debates...the man is on point, and very convincing. BUT, the man has a lot of history...and it's not all so good. Obviously, most know about his 3 marriages (and the last 2 were with the woman he was having an affair with during the previous marriage) This is a huge deal to me, because our marriage vows are literally the most sacred commitment we can make. He apparently was for the Cap and Tax legislation that our President wanted passed in recent years...It was a bad idea, and he was for it. He appeared in commercials with Nancy Pelosi for crying out loud in support of bad environmental policies...He has a history with the corrupt companies of Fannie and Freddie...catch my drift. Don't get me wrong, he would be better than Obama...and would eat Obama's lunch in a debate...but he isn't my 1st choice.
Perry...I love his outspoken faith. I do think he has done a good job in Texas, but he isn't flawless either. His immigration policies in Texas haven't been up to par in my opinion. That is one of his biggest down falls...and unfortunately the man has had many slip ups during the campaign period. But I will say this...actions speak louder than words. I would take his lack of debating skills, for positive action any day (versus Obama who is a great communicator/speaker...but his actions flat out stink.
Ron Paul...I just can't do it. His followers are finatics, but I am not one of them. Don't get me wrong, he has some very strong points and knows what he stands for and believes. But he is also too extreme for me...and, although I agree our government should not be involved in social issues...that isn't the case at this point. Our government is involoved, so you can't just make that go away. Not only that, but "no war" sounds ideal, but we don't live in Heaven...there will always be talks of war and America is the strongest nation in the world...we shouldn't be ashamed for that.
Bauchman...unfortunately for her she got Palinized from the start (made out to be and look crazy). Being a female, I just don't know if she can truly handle the role of Presidency. Maybe that isn't fair to her, but I would personally rather a male be in the role. On the other hand, she is hands down one of the most conservative of the candidates. I love her story of foster parenting, of her husband counseling homosexuals out of that lifestyle, and her fiscal responsibility.
Santorum...I've listened to him in debates, and have researched the man a little more. I LOVE some of the things he has stated about the break down of families in our nation...he is spot on. He is an advocate for family and life values, which you know I love. He has passed anti-abortion legislation, has been outspoken on traditional marriage, and spoken out against the breakdown of family and how that leads to a moral and fiscal decline in our country. He is actually talking about the root of our country's problems...and he is absolutely correct. I am slowly becoming a fan of his...I don't know the dirt or negatives with Santorum yet...but until I hear them, he may be my next person of choice for President. I guess we will see if he can hang in the race after the Iowa vote in early January.
Let me know who you like...and why. If you don't want to comment on here, then email me. I am curious to see what others think. The great thing with my job, I get to have some amazing conversations with some very intelligent people (alot of these conversations are about the candidates and the upcoming election...and as you can imagine, I love it)
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Tebow...does God care about football?
Let's face it...if you follow sports at all, then you know of Tim Tebow (former outstanding Florida quarterback, who wasn't supposed to get drafted to the NFL early because of his lack of fundatmental quarterback skills) But now, the Denver Broncos...with the help of Tebow...have had some amazing wins lately. Everywhere you look in regards to NFL games...Tebow's name is being brought up. I know people get sick of him, but the kid is amazing in many ways (Yes, I am and have been a huge fan).
Here's the deal...Tebow is UNASHAMED of his Christianity. He literally mentions his faith and God everytime he gets the chance. He admits, he uses his celebrity as a platform to profess his beliefs which are the most important to him. People can hate on him all they want, but the kid doesn't budge. He has been consistent for years...and he backs his talk up with action. He is using part of his earnings to build a hospital in the Phillipines where he grew up, and where his parents were missionaries.
So, does God care about the outcome in football games? I highly doubt he cares who wins and loses, BUT God will use any means necessary to further his kingdom. If you don't think that is happening right now you are crazy...for example, one of my husband's co-workers is an atheist. This man came up to my husband recently and asked him about this Tebow and God thing. Someone who has denounced God's very existence is asking about God. And let's be honest, many men in America worship football on Sundays...instead of worshipping God. There is no doubt that God is working on men throughout this football season...and he is using Tim Tebow, his Denver Broncos, and their amazing wins to get people's attention. God will use whatever means necessary to lead people to himself...God may not care about football, but he cares about winning souls of men...and he will use football and its football players to do it!!!
Here's the deal...Tebow is UNASHAMED of his Christianity. He literally mentions his faith and God everytime he gets the chance. He admits, he uses his celebrity as a platform to profess his beliefs which are the most important to him. People can hate on him all they want, but the kid doesn't budge. He has been consistent for years...and he backs his talk up with action. He is using part of his earnings to build a hospital in the Phillipines where he grew up, and where his parents were missionaries.
So, does God care about the outcome in football games? I highly doubt he cares who wins and loses, BUT God will use any means necessary to further his kingdom. If you don't think that is happening right now you are crazy...for example, one of my husband's co-workers is an atheist. This man came up to my husband recently and asked him about this Tebow and God thing. Someone who has denounced God's very existence is asking about God. And let's be honest, many men in America worship football on Sundays...instead of worshipping God. There is no doubt that God is working on men throughout this football season...and he is using Tim Tebow, his Denver Broncos, and their amazing wins to get people's attention. God will use whatever means necessary to lead people to himself...God may not care about football, but he cares about winning souls of men...and he will use football and its football players to do it!!!
Friday, December 9, 2011
GOP fighting back over Obama's LGBT agenda
“This administration’s war on traditional American values must stop.
“I have proposed a foreign aid budget that starts at zero. From that zero baseline, we will consider aid requests based solely on America’s national security interests.
“But there is a troubling trend here beyond the national security nonsense inherent in this silly idea. This is just the most recent example of an administration at war with people of faith in this country. Investing tax dollars promoting a lifestyle many Americas of faith find so deeply objectionable is wrong.
“President Obama has again mistaken America’s tolerance for different lifestyles with an endorsement of those lifestyles. I will not make that mistake.”
The above statement is from Presidential hopeful, Rick Perry.
You know what...I obviously agree with him!!! Now that Cain has dropped out of the race, I am not sure who I am pulling for. I am NOT a Romney fan at all...I feel that he just wants the name of President so badly that he will flip and flop any which way to obtain it...he is not trustworthy in more ways than one (but I will give him credit of being a smart business man)
Gingrich has a ton of baggage as well...and for crying out loud, he did an environmental advertisement with Pelosi. Smart man for sure...but has never had a solid foundation.
Although he isn't electible and is very extreme, Ron Paul has some good ideas. There is no doubt where that man stands on issues.
Bachman has fallen victim to similar issues that Sarah Palin had...the media has spun her to be crazy, and most people believe it. But...she has an admirable family life and mission in my opinion. I'm not endorsing her in anyway, but the woman is solid and her foundation is Biblical for the most part.
So, of the bigger names from the Republican side...that leaves Perry. I do not agree with all of his standpoints (his immigration position would have to change)...but there is no doubt where this man's foundation stands. He is a Christian conservative which our nation desperately needs. He held a very public day of prayer in Houston where people from all over the country attended-to pray for our nation. He has led our largest state, Texas, through these tough economic times...and has done a good job of that. There is no doubt, he is not a good debater. But I will say this, actions speak louder than words. Obama is smooth as silk with words...but his actions are not Biblical, are not moving our country in the right direction, etc. Perry can be a screw up with words, but if he makes good decisions as President...that is worth the media out-takes and bloopers that he would receive. Who knows for sure where my vote will swing in the primary at this point...but based on foundational, Biblical beliefs...there aren't many who are even in the running based on those principles.
“I have proposed a foreign aid budget that starts at zero. From that zero baseline, we will consider aid requests based solely on America’s national security interests.
“But there is a troubling trend here beyond the national security nonsense inherent in this silly idea. This is just the most recent example of an administration at war with people of faith in this country. Investing tax dollars promoting a lifestyle many Americas of faith find so deeply objectionable is wrong.
“President Obama has again mistaken America’s tolerance for different lifestyles with an endorsement of those lifestyles. I will not make that mistake.”
The above statement is from Presidential hopeful, Rick Perry.
You know what...I obviously agree with him!!! Now that Cain has dropped out of the race, I am not sure who I am pulling for. I am NOT a Romney fan at all...I feel that he just wants the name of President so badly that he will flip and flop any which way to obtain it...he is not trustworthy in more ways than one (but I will give him credit of being a smart business man)
Gingrich has a ton of baggage as well...and for crying out loud, he did an environmental advertisement with Pelosi. Smart man for sure...but has never had a solid foundation.
Although he isn't electible and is very extreme, Ron Paul has some good ideas. There is no doubt where that man stands on issues.
Bachman has fallen victim to similar issues that Sarah Palin had...the media has spun her to be crazy, and most people believe it. But...she has an admirable family life and mission in my opinion. I'm not endorsing her in anyway, but the woman is solid and her foundation is Biblical for the most part.
So, of the bigger names from the Republican side...that leaves Perry. I do not agree with all of his standpoints (his immigration position would have to change)...but there is no doubt where this man's foundation stands. He is a Christian conservative which our nation desperately needs. He held a very public day of prayer in Houston where people from all over the country attended-to pray for our nation. He has led our largest state, Texas, through these tough economic times...and has done a good job of that. There is no doubt, he is not a good debater. But I will say this, actions speak louder than words. Obama is smooth as silk with words...but his actions are not Biblical, are not moving our country in the right direction, etc. Perry can be a screw up with words, but if he makes good decisions as President...that is worth the media out-takes and bloopers that he would receive. Who knows for sure where my vote will swing in the primary at this point...but based on foundational, Biblical beliefs...there aren't many who are even in the running based on those principles.
MORE homosexual promotion by our government...Clinton
http://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/74942691
The above link is the official transcript of Hillary Clinton's speech this week in Geneva, Switzerland.
On a national stage to the entire world, she spoke on world wide equality and recognition of the homosexual (LGBT) lifestyle.
HILLARY CLINTON & BARACK OBAMA DO NOT REPRESENT WHAT THE MAJORITY OF AMERICANS BELIEVE...
The current leaders of our country are misleading people worldwide...and they are leading them into sin. This will be on the hands of those who promote a sinful lifestyle, who promote an agenda based on behavior and action, and who literally force this down our throats.
I am calling on those of you who read this...to get involved some way, to inform others of what is really going on in our society and government. If you don't want to do it face to face, then pass this blog along to others...use me, I don't care.
I know a lot of people who voted for this man...and I know alot of them would not stand for his actions if they really knew what was going on. The ACLU, this President, and many others can attempt to take Christianity and religious principles away from the United States...and they can attempt to rewrite history to look as if our founders were religious...the reality is, these people will keep winning...will keep using their power unless we do something.
So, if you consider yourself a Christian...I challenge you to go back to the Bible. The Bible is clear on this issue...and many others like abortion. It is NOT RIGHT for our government to be involved in these issues at all, let alone throw our hard earned tax payer money at it. Take action my friends...
One last thing...please read the transcript of Clinton's speech. She basically said to put religion to the back burner and accept homosexuality. That this lifestyle should be put about religious beliefs. On that note, it isn't as if Christianity is the only religion to acknowledge this distructive lifestyle is wrong...Islam and others do too.
The above link is the official transcript of Hillary Clinton's speech this week in Geneva, Switzerland.
On a national stage to the entire world, she spoke on world wide equality and recognition of the homosexual (LGBT) lifestyle.
HILLARY CLINTON & BARACK OBAMA DO NOT REPRESENT WHAT THE MAJORITY OF AMERICANS BELIEVE...
The current leaders of our country are misleading people worldwide...and they are leading them into sin. This will be on the hands of those who promote a sinful lifestyle, who promote an agenda based on behavior and action, and who literally force this down our throats.
I am calling on those of you who read this...to get involved some way, to inform others of what is really going on in our society and government. If you don't want to do it face to face, then pass this blog along to others...use me, I don't care.
I know a lot of people who voted for this man...and I know alot of them would not stand for his actions if they really knew what was going on. The ACLU, this President, and many others can attempt to take Christianity and religious principles away from the United States...and they can attempt to rewrite history to look as if our founders were religious...the reality is, these people will keep winning...will keep using their power unless we do something.
So, if you consider yourself a Christian...I challenge you to go back to the Bible. The Bible is clear on this issue...and many others like abortion. It is NOT RIGHT for our government to be involved in these issues at all, let alone throw our hard earned tax payer money at it. Take action my friends...
One last thing...please read the transcript of Clinton's speech. She basically said to put religion to the back burner and accept homosexuality. That this lifestyle should be put about religious beliefs. On that note, it isn't as if Christianity is the only religion to acknowledge this distructive lifestyle is wrong...Islam and others do too.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
an Agnostic point of view
Everytime I visit this place (a place I went today for work)...a conversation of religion comes up. It is a conversation that I am thankful for, but always very disturbed by. You see, what I have realized about atheist and agnostics, is they are always talking about a God they either don't believe in...or about a God that they have zero faith in because they choose not to believe in what happens after death; they are unsure about it.
HELLO...THAT'S WHERE FAITH COMES IN.
This gentleman always releases a barrage of attacks on my faith...on religion in general...and especially Christianity. His mode of attack...how smart he is, how educated he is, the things he has studied and read, etc. He literally takes these articles as TRUTH and fact. Let be clear...the ONLY TRUTH that is unwavering and solid is the BIBLE. People can try to spin it, can try to dismiss it, but it has never changed. God's word doesn't change.
The other thing this man said is how religion is violent. That is bull crap. I attempted to clarify before I was cut off...CHRISTIANITY is not violent. When practiced as God intended, it is not violent here on Earth. CHRISTIANS are not the ones attacking and killing others...
That's where this man is wrong...ISLAM is the violent religion. These people are killing Christians in Egypt, are burning their places of worship, etc. This religion will not even allow people to convert to Christianity without literally killing them. That is violent and non tolerant.
This man said the only religion he would consider would be Buddhism. Hmmm, I studied this a little in college. So, getting rid of desires to reach a state of Nirvana...that is our purpose in life. (Nirvana = a state of nothingness...sounds exciting right) That's crazy, boring, and purposeless...
Here is the difference between Christianity and all the other religions of the world. Christianity does require faith...it requires us to rely of a saving God, a Savior in Christ Jesus...who took the penalty for our sins by dying on a cross! No other religion of the world does that...they all rely on "works" to obtain their superior state...Islam-->so you can kill others in the name of Allah and that gives you virgins in your afterlife...woo hoo. Buddhism-->rid yourself of desire and you reach nothingness. Hinduism--> your works and life here on Earth determine your next life, once again here on Earth. Sorry folks, but I only want to live on this sinful Earth once.
Do you see my point...every other religion is based on what you do, based on works. Christianity is the ONLY ONE that is based on what Jesus did for all of us. It is the most tolerant religion in the world, because anybody from any background can make the choice to follow Christ. The 'works' aspect of Christianity is not to earn salvation, but to literally represent Christ and lead others to Him.
Please pray for this man that this post was initiated because of...
Please pray for those who have yet to give their life to Christ and rely on faith in him...
Please pray for revival in our nation...
HELLO...THAT'S WHERE FAITH COMES IN.
This gentleman always releases a barrage of attacks on my faith...on religion in general...and especially Christianity. His mode of attack...how smart he is, how educated he is, the things he has studied and read, etc. He literally takes these articles as TRUTH and fact. Let be clear...the ONLY TRUTH that is unwavering and solid is the BIBLE. People can try to spin it, can try to dismiss it, but it has never changed. God's word doesn't change.
The other thing this man said is how religion is violent. That is bull crap. I attempted to clarify before I was cut off...CHRISTIANITY is not violent. When practiced as God intended, it is not violent here on Earth. CHRISTIANS are not the ones attacking and killing others...
That's where this man is wrong...ISLAM is the violent religion. These people are killing Christians in Egypt, are burning their places of worship, etc. This religion will not even allow people to convert to Christianity without literally killing them. That is violent and non tolerant.
This man said the only religion he would consider would be Buddhism. Hmmm, I studied this a little in college. So, getting rid of desires to reach a state of Nirvana...that is our purpose in life. (Nirvana = a state of nothingness...sounds exciting right) That's crazy, boring, and purposeless...
Here is the difference between Christianity and all the other religions of the world. Christianity does require faith...it requires us to rely of a saving God, a Savior in Christ Jesus...who took the penalty for our sins by dying on a cross! No other religion of the world does that...they all rely on "works" to obtain their superior state...Islam-->so you can kill others in the name of Allah and that gives you virgins in your afterlife...woo hoo. Buddhism-->rid yourself of desire and you reach nothingness. Hinduism--> your works and life here on Earth determine your next life, once again here on Earth. Sorry folks, but I only want to live on this sinful Earth once.
Do you see my point...every other religion is based on what you do, based on works. Christianity is the ONLY ONE that is based on what Jesus did for all of us. It is the most tolerant religion in the world, because anybody from any background can make the choice to follow Christ. The 'works' aspect of Christianity is not to earn salvation, but to literally represent Christ and lead others to Him.
Please pray for this man that this post was initiated because of...
Please pray for those who have yet to give their life to Christ and rely on faith in him...
Please pray for revival in our nation...
More Obama Push of Homosexuality & Declining our country
Hey taxpayer...do you want your hard earned tax payer dollars going to help promote the homosexual lifestyle around the world in the form of "foreign aide"? ME NEITHER.
I am ALL for giving and helping others...but to promote a sinful agenda so you can pacify and get votes from the homosexual population with my money...is RIDICULOUS Mr Obama.
This man is a homosexual activist...he is not a President and I make no appologies for saying that. This man has shown ZERO leadership during his time in office. The common reaction from loyal Democrats is to blame Republicans...
there is no doubt Republicans, as a whole, have made a lot of mistakes and contributed to the crappy economy and crappy society that we are faced with. BUT, there has never never never been a President to spiral this country out of control like this man.
THE CULTURAL WAR--> This man (Obama) has done more to lead people away from a Biblical Christian culture than any other leader...SO IF YOU ARE A CHRISTIAN, DIG YOUR HEAD OUT OF THE GROUND AND WAKE UP TO WHAT THIS MAN IS DOING! As I've stated on here before, he is the first and only President to hold a LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered) party at the Whitehouse. He has overturned DOMA (Defense of Marriage Act)...he has broken our FEDERAL laws in allowing homosexuals to serve openly in the military.
What happened to MATTHEW 6:33..."Seek FIRST his kingdom and his righteousness..." It doesn't say, Oh just seek it when it's convenient...seek his kingdom when you get around to it...seek it when the time is right....SEEK FIRST.
THE ECONOMY-->WAKE UP...unemployment is the highest it has been since our grandparents went through the Great Depression. The economy is in shambles...and as a business person, this man has NO CLUE how business operates. And let's face it, most of our jobs are created in the private, business world. You have a man that is so set on getting votes from the "Green Energy and Environmental People"...that he passed on creating thousands of jobs on an oil pipeline from Canada to Texas. Oh, my bad...creating thousands of jobs, bringing oil to our own land without being that much more dependent on the Middle East...that sounds like a terrible idea...NOT!
Our economy is in the dumps...and our society is declining. Those are 2 of the most imporant things in this country. This man is declining both at a rapid rate...
Not to mention the debt continuing to rise, his un-constitutional overhaul of healthcare (that if not overturned, will lead to a single payer government healthcare system-this isn't a good thing, will cause more businesses to go under because they won't be able to afford healthcare to their employees)
WE NEED SOMEONE WHO CAN LEAD OUR COUNTRY FROM THIS MESS...It isn't all Obama's fault and that is not what I am saying. BUT what I am saying is Obama has done ALOT of things that HE is responsible for...promoting universal government healthcare, promoting the GAY agenda both here in the US and Overseas, giving the US the largest DEBT it has ever been in, etc.
I beg you to comment...I don't see how anyone can defend this man.
I am ALL for giving and helping others...but to promote a sinful agenda so you can pacify and get votes from the homosexual population with my money...is RIDICULOUS Mr Obama.
This man is a homosexual activist...he is not a President and I make no appologies for saying that. This man has shown ZERO leadership during his time in office. The common reaction from loyal Democrats is to blame Republicans...
there is no doubt Republicans, as a whole, have made a lot of mistakes and contributed to the crappy economy and crappy society that we are faced with. BUT, there has never never never been a President to spiral this country out of control like this man.
THE CULTURAL WAR--> This man (Obama) has done more to lead people away from a Biblical Christian culture than any other leader...SO IF YOU ARE A CHRISTIAN, DIG YOUR HEAD OUT OF THE GROUND AND WAKE UP TO WHAT THIS MAN IS DOING! As I've stated on here before, he is the first and only President to hold a LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered) party at the Whitehouse. He has overturned DOMA (Defense of Marriage Act)...he has broken our FEDERAL laws in allowing homosexuals to serve openly in the military.
What happened to MATTHEW 6:33..."Seek FIRST his kingdom and his righteousness..." It doesn't say, Oh just seek it when it's convenient...seek his kingdom when you get around to it...seek it when the time is right....SEEK FIRST.
THE ECONOMY-->WAKE UP...unemployment is the highest it has been since our grandparents went through the Great Depression. The economy is in shambles...and as a business person, this man has NO CLUE how business operates. And let's face it, most of our jobs are created in the private, business world. You have a man that is so set on getting votes from the "Green Energy and Environmental People"...that he passed on creating thousands of jobs on an oil pipeline from Canada to Texas. Oh, my bad...creating thousands of jobs, bringing oil to our own land without being that much more dependent on the Middle East...that sounds like a terrible idea...NOT!
Our economy is in the dumps...and our society is declining. Those are 2 of the most imporant things in this country. This man is declining both at a rapid rate...
Not to mention the debt continuing to rise, his un-constitutional overhaul of healthcare (that if not overturned, will lead to a single payer government healthcare system-this isn't a good thing, will cause more businesses to go under because they won't be able to afford healthcare to their employees)
WE NEED SOMEONE WHO CAN LEAD OUR COUNTRY FROM THIS MESS...It isn't all Obama's fault and that is not what I am saying. BUT what I am saying is Obama has done ALOT of things that HE is responsible for...promoting universal government healthcare, promoting the GAY agenda both here in the US and Overseas, giving the US the largest DEBT it has ever been in, etc.
I beg you to comment...I don't see how anyone can defend this man.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
urgency...you never know when your time is up
There isn't any great way of writing this post...so I'll just cut to it. Our preacher spoke on the "rapture" and "end times" this week at church. If you believe the Bible and believe it is God-breached like scripture says, then you know this life on Earth will come to an end...which means that while here on Earth, we have a choice to make. Literally the most important choice anyone could make...Do you choose eternal life by allowing Christ Jesus to become your savior, or do you not? There are no other options.
Although we all know we are going to pass away, this became a huge reality for me recently...
I lost a highschool classmate on Sunday. I grew up playing ball with this girl, saw her the last time at my high school reunion...and then was told last Sunday that she had been in a horrible car wreck. 2 of her 4 children died (twins), and she was in critical condition following the accident. She only made it a week after the accident...HEARTBREAKING.
Literally tonight I was reading her obituary in my home town newspaper, when I came across yet another classmate. This guy undoubtedly was walking to a nearby gas station where he lived, was struck by a car...he was taken to the hospital, but his wife and parents had no idea the accident had ever happened because he wasn't identified until hours later.
No matter the age, I always truly wonder about the eternal life of those who pass away. I hate wondering where these people end up...it's a touchy subject for sure. That being said, I want to give no shadow of a doubt where I will end up...HEAVEN. I know where my salvation lies; I know that Jesus is not only my Savior, but also my Lord; He rules over me which means I will be with him eternally one day...I hope and pray the same for you reading this...if you have to question your eternity...then you have the most important decision to make. Don't take it for granted...I lost 2 people I graduated with this week (in their early 30's).
Although we all know we are going to pass away, this became a huge reality for me recently...
I lost a highschool classmate on Sunday. I grew up playing ball with this girl, saw her the last time at my high school reunion...and then was told last Sunday that she had been in a horrible car wreck. 2 of her 4 children died (twins), and she was in critical condition following the accident. She only made it a week after the accident...HEARTBREAKING.
Literally tonight I was reading her obituary in my home town newspaper, when I came across yet another classmate. This guy undoubtedly was walking to a nearby gas station where he lived, was struck by a car...he was taken to the hospital, but his wife and parents had no idea the accident had ever happened because he wasn't identified until hours later.
No matter the age, I always truly wonder about the eternal life of those who pass away. I hate wondering where these people end up...it's a touchy subject for sure. That being said, I want to give no shadow of a doubt where I will end up...HEAVEN. I know where my salvation lies; I know that Jesus is not only my Savior, but also my Lord; He rules over me which means I will be with him eternally one day...I hope and pray the same for you reading this...if you have to question your eternity...then you have the most important decision to make. Don't take it for granted...I lost 2 people I graduated with this week (in their early 30's).
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
New President Please....
Can anyone reading this give me ANY reason why Obama should be re-elected? I am serious.
Here's the deal...our economy is the worst it has been since I've been alive. I have friends who lost their job in FEBRUARY, and literally have not been able to find a legit job since. I have a friend I spoke with tonight, who has been laid off yet again...and is now on the search for a career job. Unfortunately with this CRAPPY economy, she will probably just have a to find a job that will pay her bills...while waiting on more job opportunities where she lives.
Our current President has ZERO business sense, and that's where we NEED jobs created...in the private, working world-->NOT jobs created by our tax dollars, because our country is in the largest debt ever! Common sense would tell you...if you don't have money to spend, like in this circumstance, then you can't create government jobs that are paid by tax payer money.
Here's where the divide of ideology comes in: Obama comes from a world of academia. He has never been around business, and obviously doesn't understand that businesses is what makes our economy. There are other factors that he either doesn't seem to understand, OR he is doing intentionally.
GAS PRICES...they are predicting with all of the turmoil in the Middle East, that the price of oil is going to rise dramatically (I'm talking $5-6/gallon gas prices). I believe I heard that Obama made a comment regarding this situation to the affect of..."just walk or take public transportation." Has he ever lived in the suburbs, in the country, etc? NO...heck even in Memphis, you can't just walk to where you need to go. He has no clue what the real world is like.
Not only that, remember this gas line from Canada to Texas that literally would have brought oil to the refineries right here in our own country??? Your President put a stop to it...does that make sense considering the projected gas prices in the future? NO NO NO...he does not get it.
HEALTH CARE REFORM...you better hope and pray that our elected officials or supreme court over turn this thing. If not, it will be a huge nail in the coffin. Businesses can not afford to increase their health care expense in an economy that is in the pits. When you aren't bringing money in like you used to, how can you afford to increase your cost? YOU CAN'T. While this whole Obamacare agenda may sound like music to some people's ears...it is a nightmare to our economy.
TAXES...once again, when businesses aren't making profits and money like they are used too and you want them to increase their payrolls and hire new people...yet you take the very money from their hands that could go toward these things...DOESN'T MAKE SENSE, YET AGAIN.
I will end with this...this upcoming Presidential election is the most important one of my lifetime. Obama ran on a platform of Hope & Change..he brought change for sure...bad, wrong, change and obviously forgot the Hope part. This man is an amazing campaigner, so please don't let him fool you twice. But keep this in mind, we need a leader for President. One that understands economics and business...I beg you to get informed this election season!
Here's the deal...our economy is the worst it has been since I've been alive. I have friends who lost their job in FEBRUARY, and literally have not been able to find a legit job since. I have a friend I spoke with tonight, who has been laid off yet again...and is now on the search for a career job. Unfortunately with this CRAPPY economy, she will probably just have a to find a job that will pay her bills...while waiting on more job opportunities where she lives.
Our current President has ZERO business sense, and that's where we NEED jobs created...in the private, working world-->NOT jobs created by our tax dollars, because our country is in the largest debt ever! Common sense would tell you...if you don't have money to spend, like in this circumstance, then you can't create government jobs that are paid by tax payer money.
Here's where the divide of ideology comes in: Obama comes from a world of academia. He has never been around business, and obviously doesn't understand that businesses is what makes our economy. There are other factors that he either doesn't seem to understand, OR he is doing intentionally.
GAS PRICES...they are predicting with all of the turmoil in the Middle East, that the price of oil is going to rise dramatically (I'm talking $5-6/gallon gas prices). I believe I heard that Obama made a comment regarding this situation to the affect of..."just walk or take public transportation." Has he ever lived in the suburbs, in the country, etc? NO...heck even in Memphis, you can't just walk to where you need to go. He has no clue what the real world is like.
Not only that, remember this gas line from Canada to Texas that literally would have brought oil to the refineries right here in our own country??? Your President put a stop to it...does that make sense considering the projected gas prices in the future? NO NO NO...he does not get it.
HEALTH CARE REFORM...you better hope and pray that our elected officials or supreme court over turn this thing. If not, it will be a huge nail in the coffin. Businesses can not afford to increase their health care expense in an economy that is in the pits. When you aren't bringing money in like you used to, how can you afford to increase your cost? YOU CAN'T. While this whole Obamacare agenda may sound like music to some people's ears...it is a nightmare to our economy.
TAXES...once again, when businesses aren't making profits and money like they are used too and you want them to increase their payrolls and hire new people...yet you take the very money from their hands that could go toward these things...DOESN'T MAKE SENSE, YET AGAIN.
I will end with this...this upcoming Presidential election is the most important one of my lifetime. Obama ran on a platform of Hope & Change..he brought change for sure...bad, wrong, change and obviously forgot the Hope part. This man is an amazing campaigner, so please don't let him fool you twice. But keep this in mind, we need a leader for President. One that understands economics and business...I beg you to get informed this election season!
Sunday, November 20, 2011
What's the deal..GUYS
This isn't going to be my post popular post, but yet I feel it necessary to call out MEN. Before I continue, let me make it clear that us women definitely have our faults...so this isn't a male-bashing type of thing, but a legit issue:
For some reason lately, I really see men "dropping the ball". Has our society raised a bunch of pansy men for this generation? Look back at history and we see men literally laying their life on the line for our country, for their families, for glory, for pride...and these days, with the exception of a few cases, it's like men have no discipline, no fight in them at all. If you are one of the few, then please keep it up!
If you are wondering where I am coming from...here's a brief run down: (the following are just scenarios that have burdened me lately from real life events I know of)
Example 1--> a husband quits working, becomes addicted to pain meds, therefore stops being a productive father and husband...therefore the wife feels forced to leave him. (How can a man feel right about this?)
Example 2--> instead of being disciplined and turning from sin, a husband and new father turns to a life of porn...gets busted and no doubt hurts a lot of people...not to mention Jesus. (How does this man destroy his life and the life of his family?)
Example 3--> a wife gives birth to a 2nd child, only to have the husband leave her and the children...which forces her to leave her residence, move to a new town, and start life all over as a single mother of 2. (Who leaves their wife right after she gives birth?)
Example 4--> a wife gives birth to her first child...but her husband moves out during her difficult pregnancy and has rarely seen this bright eyed bundle of joy. (Who leaves their pregnant wife?)
These are just 4 very real examples, but believe me I could continue but felt it wasn't wise to do so. Here's my point...MEN are supposed to be spiritual leaders in the house. In order to be a leader, you must be aware of the Devil's competitive nature to destroy the things that God created for good. MARRIAGE, although difficult, is a blessing and is created for good...MEN are to be leaders of their household, not be pansies and leave the woman with literally all of the responsibility. I will say this...MEN want to be respected. Respect is earned not handed out...
Step to the plate guys!
For some reason lately, I really see men "dropping the ball". Has our society raised a bunch of pansy men for this generation? Look back at history and we see men literally laying their life on the line for our country, for their families, for glory, for pride...and these days, with the exception of a few cases, it's like men have no discipline, no fight in them at all. If you are one of the few, then please keep it up!
If you are wondering where I am coming from...here's a brief run down: (the following are just scenarios that have burdened me lately from real life events I know of)
Example 1--> a husband quits working, becomes addicted to pain meds, therefore stops being a productive father and husband...therefore the wife feels forced to leave him. (How can a man feel right about this?)
Example 2--> instead of being disciplined and turning from sin, a husband and new father turns to a life of porn...gets busted and no doubt hurts a lot of people...not to mention Jesus. (How does this man destroy his life and the life of his family?)
Example 3--> a wife gives birth to a 2nd child, only to have the husband leave her and the children...which forces her to leave her residence, move to a new town, and start life all over as a single mother of 2. (Who leaves their wife right after she gives birth?)
Example 4--> a wife gives birth to her first child...but her husband moves out during her difficult pregnancy and has rarely seen this bright eyed bundle of joy. (Who leaves their pregnant wife?)
These are just 4 very real examples, but believe me I could continue but felt it wasn't wise to do so. Here's my point...MEN are supposed to be spiritual leaders in the house. In order to be a leader, you must be aware of the Devil's competitive nature to destroy the things that God created for good. MARRIAGE, although difficult, is a blessing and is created for good...MEN are to be leaders of their household, not be pansies and leave the woman with literally all of the responsibility. I will say this...MEN want to be respected. Respect is earned not handed out...
Step to the plate guys!
Thursday, November 10, 2011
God of the Bible...or god?
After a brief conversation with a dear friend today...I wanted to blog on the topic of our foundation? If you know me at all...my foundation for my beliefs, moral compass, ideology, etc is the God of the Bible. Why did I describe it as...'God of the Bible' you might ask???
Here's the deal...our Bible is the Word of God. Either you believe that, or you don't. You have a choice to make...but that is the beginning. Either you believe as 2 Timothy 3:16 says (ALL scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness...) or you don't. It doesn't just say, the words in red where Jesus speaks...but this verse literally says ALL SCRIPTURE. Why is this important...because this is the book that gives us God's word. (The God who created us, the God who gave us guidance on how to live life, the God who also practices tough love with us when we get out of line, and most importantly...the God who sent his only Son to die on the cross for our sins!)
In the world we live in today, knowing your foundational beliefs if HUGE. Our morally decaying world is always trying to accommodate the latest sin, trying to accommodate the feelings of people who have a lifestyle that is damaging to themselves or people around them, and trying to accommodate principles that aren't Biblical. Society is trying to rewrite history...which means there is no foundation to their beliefs, other than their feelings and what they want society to accommodate. Unfortunately...most of these accommodations aren't founded on Biblical beliefs, but rather on human nature beliefs (human nature being sin, and what we need freedom from...
that only Christ can bring.)
So which is it...the God of the Bible who is clear on how we are to live our life or the other god? The God that not only established the world, but also established a set of laws that we are to abide by. The same God who gives us freedom of choice...He doesn't force us to believe Him, or anything He has stated. However, there are real consequences to not believing the God of the Bible or the laws he has written. There are eternal consequences which are obviously the most important, and there are consequences here on Earth too. It is a choice that all of us must make, whether we realize it or not. I will end with this...the God of the Bible has been around since the very beginning...He hasn't changed and His word is firm. Only the devil manipulates, distorts, and accommodates sin. Only the devil deceives us and attempts to twist the Word of God. So know which you are trusting...deception and lies, or TRUTH. Whichever you put your trust in, that's the foundation for your ideology, your way of thinking, and your way of looking at the world. It's a big choice to make...so you better have a firm and stable foundation!!!
Here's the deal...our Bible is the Word of God. Either you believe that, or you don't. You have a choice to make...but that is the beginning. Either you believe as 2 Timothy 3:16 says (ALL scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness...) or you don't. It doesn't just say, the words in red where Jesus speaks...but this verse literally says ALL SCRIPTURE. Why is this important...because this is the book that gives us God's word. (The God who created us, the God who gave us guidance on how to live life, the God who also practices tough love with us when we get out of line, and most importantly...the God who sent his only Son to die on the cross for our sins!)
In the world we live in today, knowing your foundational beliefs if HUGE. Our morally decaying world is always trying to accommodate the latest sin, trying to accommodate the feelings of people who have a lifestyle that is damaging to themselves or people around them, and trying to accommodate principles that aren't Biblical. Society is trying to rewrite history...which means there is no foundation to their beliefs, other than their feelings and what they want society to accommodate. Unfortunately...most of these accommodations aren't founded on Biblical beliefs, but rather on human nature beliefs (human nature being sin, and what we need freedom from...
that only Christ can bring.)
So which is it...the God of the Bible who is clear on how we are to live our life or the other god? The God that not only established the world, but also established a set of laws that we are to abide by. The same God who gives us freedom of choice...He doesn't force us to believe Him, or anything He has stated. However, there are real consequences to not believing the God of the Bible or the laws he has written. There are eternal consequences which are obviously the most important, and there are consequences here on Earth too. It is a choice that all of us must make, whether we realize it or not. I will end with this...the God of the Bible has been around since the very beginning...He hasn't changed and His word is firm. Only the devil manipulates, distorts, and accommodates sin. Only the devil deceives us and attempts to twist the Word of God. So know which you are trusting...deception and lies, or TRUTH. Whichever you put your trust in, that's the foundation for your ideology, your way of thinking, and your way of looking at the world. It's a big choice to make...so you better have a firm and stable foundation!!!
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
For now, still on the Cain band-wagon
All of this sexual harrassment talk is interesting...and my disclaimer up front (I could obviously be incorrect about the following information, but this blog is based off of current information-or lack there of)
Sexual harrassment...honestly, who in the working world could not file a law suit or accuse someone of doing this? I'm not saying it isn't a serious issue, but in order to actually follow through with something like this...it's got to be a major deal, you would assume. I would guess the majority of females out there could accuse and file suit on a yearly basis, but most don't.
It's kind of like the little boy who cried wolf...when it actually does happen, people don't believe it due to the fact that these things happen all of the time and women win money all of the time. Without going into details, I knew of a successful businessman in his small hometown a few years back that was slapped with these allegations...this tormented his family, and made them question all sorts of things...when the woman making the accusations was literally just after the money. Even if innocent in these situations, the water is still muddied and it creates doubt.
So back to Herman Cain...after following this man for a long time, I have honestly never heard of him being dishonest. There's always a first, but my gut tells me that this isn't the issue. You have women looking to gain from coming out publicly...and truly, I think Herman Cain terrifies the Democratic party. I truly, truly believe that if given the chance...he would wipe the floors with Obama. The race card has been played so much regarding Obama...and ironically enough, these are stereotypical accusations about a black man...and a powerful one at that. We'll have to wait and see what happens...but don't think Cain is gonna roll over. This man has survived and won a lot of issues in his life...maybe he is what we need in the White House.
We need a fighter, a speaker of truth, a smart businessman, a conservative, a Christian, and a confident man as our commander in chief. Ironically enough, those characteristics are almost the opposite of what we have in charge currently. Let's see...Obama has told lie after lie throughout his candidacy and presidency, he is ignorant in regard to business (which shows in this job creation bill that is only about infrastructure, teachers, and other GOVERNMENT jobs), and he is the most LIBERAL President our great nation has ever had...
sad to say, even IF the allegations about Cain are true...he would still wipe the floor with Obama, and I hope he has the opportunity too.
Sexual harrassment...honestly, who in the working world could not file a law suit or accuse someone of doing this? I'm not saying it isn't a serious issue, but in order to actually follow through with something like this...it's got to be a major deal, you would assume. I would guess the majority of females out there could accuse and file suit on a yearly basis, but most don't.
It's kind of like the little boy who cried wolf...when it actually does happen, people don't believe it due to the fact that these things happen all of the time and women win money all of the time. Without going into details, I knew of a successful businessman in his small hometown a few years back that was slapped with these allegations...this tormented his family, and made them question all sorts of things...when the woman making the accusations was literally just after the money. Even if innocent in these situations, the water is still muddied and it creates doubt.
So back to Herman Cain...after following this man for a long time, I have honestly never heard of him being dishonest. There's always a first, but my gut tells me that this isn't the issue. You have women looking to gain from coming out publicly...and truly, I think Herman Cain terrifies the Democratic party. I truly, truly believe that if given the chance...he would wipe the floors with Obama. The race card has been played so much regarding Obama...and ironically enough, these are stereotypical accusations about a black man...and a powerful one at that. We'll have to wait and see what happens...but don't think Cain is gonna roll over. This man has survived and won a lot of issues in his life...maybe he is what we need in the White House.
We need a fighter, a speaker of truth, a smart businessman, a conservative, a Christian, and a confident man as our commander in chief. Ironically enough, those characteristics are almost the opposite of what we have in charge currently. Let's see...Obama has told lie after lie throughout his candidacy and presidency, he is ignorant in regard to business (which shows in this job creation bill that is only about infrastructure, teachers, and other GOVERNMENT jobs), and he is the most LIBERAL President our great nation has ever had...
sad to say, even IF the allegations about Cain are true...he would still wipe the floor with Obama, and I hope he has the opportunity too.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
I'm just saying...
I usually try to make these short and sweet, but if you've read these at all...it usually doesn't happen that way. So, let's cut to the chase...HERMAN CAIN.
What do you think about these sexual harassment accusations?
Before I go on...I am giving my opinion, which obviously could turn out to be wrong...but, at this time here are my beliefs.
My listening and support for Cain goes back further than the bandwagon of the GOP nomination. I listened to him daily on the radio, and know that the organization that he was associated with (or that allowed him to have a radio program on their network) would have never allowed him to do that radio show had these sexual harassment charges been legit. Like I said, I will eat my words if proven wrong...but at this time, I am convinced that these issues the lovely LIBERAL media are latching on to have more to do with his conservative beliefs, then the accusations at hand.
It is AMAZING to me to watch the liberal media swarm all over conservative candidates, while turning a blind eye to people like your current President while he was on the campaign trail. And yes, there is garbage out there on this President that hasn't been plastered all over the main stream media (black panther associations, radical extremist associations, etc...not to mention the fact that we have NEVER seen a transcript, etc)
You may think the above remarks are caddy, but think through this...our current President RARELY EVER had attacks on him like these GOP candidates have. For crying out loud, Rick Perry got raked through the coal over a rock with a terrible word on it...that was on land they hunted on, but didn't even own. It wasn't their property...although the word was terrible.
So back to Herman Cain...so now, after 20 years and $35,000 later...now the woman wants to speak out. I'm gonna be honest...this kind of harassment is in the eyes of the woman. EVERY woman, probably every man, could press charges on someone if they wanted. My husband teaches school, and he could definitely file charges if needed. Ironically enough, when this conservative man started taking the lead in the polls...now these women feel the need to come out. Ironic huh? It's also ridiculous...oh wait, what else is ridiculous that a 3rd lady has come out and said she "thought" about it. Seriously...if you truly feel you are sexually harassed, you don't just "think" about it.
I am eager to see where this thing goes...but I will say this...if Cain can withstand this battle, he may just be strong enough to win the whole thing. He or Perry...I would vomit to see Romney come through. Sadly enough for him...everyone knows he isn't really conservative, so no one expects more out of him.
What do you think about these sexual harassment accusations?
Before I go on...I am giving my opinion, which obviously could turn out to be wrong...but, at this time here are my beliefs.
My listening and support for Cain goes back further than the bandwagon of the GOP nomination. I listened to him daily on the radio, and know that the organization that he was associated with (or that allowed him to have a radio program on their network) would have never allowed him to do that radio show had these sexual harassment charges been legit. Like I said, I will eat my words if proven wrong...but at this time, I am convinced that these issues the lovely LIBERAL media are latching on to have more to do with his conservative beliefs, then the accusations at hand.
It is AMAZING to me to watch the liberal media swarm all over conservative candidates, while turning a blind eye to people like your current President while he was on the campaign trail. And yes, there is garbage out there on this President that hasn't been plastered all over the main stream media (black panther associations, radical extremist associations, etc...not to mention the fact that we have NEVER seen a transcript, etc)
You may think the above remarks are caddy, but think through this...our current President RARELY EVER had attacks on him like these GOP candidates have. For crying out loud, Rick Perry got raked through the coal over a rock with a terrible word on it...that was on land they hunted on, but didn't even own. It wasn't their property...although the word was terrible.
So back to Herman Cain...so now, after 20 years and $35,000 later...now the woman wants to speak out. I'm gonna be honest...this kind of harassment is in the eyes of the woman. EVERY woman, probably every man, could press charges on someone if they wanted. My husband teaches school, and he could definitely file charges if needed. Ironically enough, when this conservative man started taking the lead in the polls...now these women feel the need to come out. Ironic huh? It's also ridiculous...oh wait, what else is ridiculous that a 3rd lady has come out and said she "thought" about it. Seriously...if you truly feel you are sexually harassed, you don't just "think" about it.
I am eager to see where this thing goes...but I will say this...if Cain can withstand this battle, he may just be strong enough to win the whole thing. He or Perry...I would vomit to see Romney come through. Sadly enough for him...everyone knows he isn't really conservative, so no one expects more out of him.
Monday, October 31, 2011
the name of Christ on the line
This is a sad post...because it tells of the spiritual war fare that is going on, and how the Devil wins some of these battles. I am competitive and hate to lose...and so does God, let's just be honest. The cool thing is this (before I continue)...is that we KNOW God wins the war, but we all have battles along the way.
This weekend my husband received a phone call from a close friend of his...someone we all knew and knew of, had stumbled BIG TIME. This person was a preacher, a Christ-follower, and one who had dedicated his life to traveling around spreading the gospel of Christ. This same person's sin caught up with him this past week...and made the news.
I will say this...everyone sins. But look at it this way...there is an ongoing battle for our souls, for the way we live our life, and for the name of Christ to be glorified. Not only has this person's actions caught up with them...they were busted for this sin, will probably lose/and should lose their job as a traveling evangelical leader, no doubt will damage their family, will damage their friends...will have possible jail time...but more importantly, destroyed the very name that they had dedicated their life too...CHRIST.
We all sin and fall short of the glory of God...but struggling with a sin, and giving into that sin are different issues. This person was way in over their head...the Devil won this battle, and Christ's name is the one that gets raked through the mud because of it. How can someone preach and teach the word of God and his redemption, but yet live a hidden life??? It is because the Devil is persistent...it is a battle. DO NOT GIVE IN TO TEMPTATION MY FRIENDS...it is a slippery slope that can be overpowering, like in this case.
BUT, the good news will always be there...Christ forgives. People will not forget what this person has done, but he will be forgiven by the God Almighty if asked for forgiveness. None of our sins are above God's forgiveness...just always remember this: If we profess to be a follower of Christ (Christian)...it is the name of Christ that is on the line.
This weekend my husband received a phone call from a close friend of his...someone we all knew and knew of, had stumbled BIG TIME. This person was a preacher, a Christ-follower, and one who had dedicated his life to traveling around spreading the gospel of Christ. This same person's sin caught up with him this past week...and made the news.
I will say this...everyone sins. But look at it this way...there is an ongoing battle for our souls, for the way we live our life, and for the name of Christ to be glorified. Not only has this person's actions caught up with them...they were busted for this sin, will probably lose/and should lose their job as a traveling evangelical leader, no doubt will damage their family, will damage their friends...will have possible jail time...but more importantly, destroyed the very name that they had dedicated their life too...CHRIST.
We all sin and fall short of the glory of God...but struggling with a sin, and giving into that sin are different issues. This person was way in over their head...the Devil won this battle, and Christ's name is the one that gets raked through the mud because of it. How can someone preach and teach the word of God and his redemption, but yet live a hidden life??? It is because the Devil is persistent...it is a battle. DO NOT GIVE IN TO TEMPTATION MY FRIENDS...it is a slippery slope that can be overpowering, like in this case.
BUT, the good news will always be there...Christ forgives. People will not forget what this person has done, but he will be forgiven by the God Almighty if asked for forgiveness. None of our sins are above God's forgiveness...just always remember this: If we profess to be a follower of Christ (Christian)...it is the name of Christ that is on the line.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Hollywood & the race card
This will hopefully be short and sweet (but after writing it, it isn't...sorry)...
Hey Hollywood celebrities, keep your LIBERAL agendas and thoughts to yourself!!! Here's the funny thing...going off of the things I do know about Hollywood and California, most of these millionaires took advantage of a God-given talent. Most worked hard to get to where they are, with little education in their upbringing. So, when you stop and think about it...they took advantage of a free-market society where they could make movies about anything and everything...promote those movies with the help of the media, and make a lot of money. Right?
That being said...we see their lives play out in front of our eyes: we see the adultery, the addictions, the non-Biblical ways, the crazy lifestyles, the narcissistic thoughts, etc...they can have all of the money they want, but as a whole...these celebrities do not represent the common person at all.
So, to Sean Penn...you have NO IDEA what you are talking about.
Also, to Morgan Freeman...you have NO IDEA what you are talking about.
I point these 2 men out because of their immature comments made in the media lately. Their comments regarding the Tea Party and racism. I've got news for these guys, and anyone else who fails to see the real issues at hand...it isn't about race you morons, it's about our government taking on the responsibilities that we as Christians and citizens of this great nation are supposed to be doing. The government was never intended to be our Daddy...and that's basically what we have the government doing...being the very thing that the Church and our own families were designed to be.
Our government is too big...our government runs on tax payer money. They don't have a service that makes money, therefore they use various forms of taxes to generate money. I would invite these Hollywood celebrities to Memphis...let them come see a corrupt system...let them come see an overwhelming population of people living off the government...let them see a society in moral decline and through a series of bad decisions, almost forces them to live off of government assistance.
The TEA PARTY is not about racism...it is about responsibility (and that goes for the human race, not a particular color of skin). The funny thing is that with the TEA PARTY, the biggest issue is irresponsible government spending...and as much as certain people would like to deny it, Obama has been the biggest spending President we have EVER had. (That isn't to say that Republicans haven't contributed tremendously to this issue, because they have). Quit playing the race card...undoubtedly it is the only argument these people can think of...because if they look at logic and the facts, they don't have a case at all.
And one last thing...who is one of the biggest speakers of the TEA PARTY...Herman Cain!!!
Herman Cain isn't defined by his skin color, but he is BLACK and he is running for President.
Yes, I donated money to his campaign...Yes, if the elections were tomorrow I would vote for him...Does that mean I would be voting for a black man...YES, because of his conservative views!
It's about the politics and policies of this current President...not his skin color. Get over it!!!
Hey Hollywood celebrities, keep your LIBERAL agendas and thoughts to yourself!!! Here's the funny thing...going off of the things I do know about Hollywood and California, most of these millionaires took advantage of a God-given talent. Most worked hard to get to where they are, with little education in their upbringing. So, when you stop and think about it...they took advantage of a free-market society where they could make movies about anything and everything...promote those movies with the help of the media, and make a lot of money. Right?
That being said...we see their lives play out in front of our eyes: we see the adultery, the addictions, the non-Biblical ways, the crazy lifestyles, the narcissistic thoughts, etc...they can have all of the money they want, but as a whole...these celebrities do not represent the common person at all.
So, to Sean Penn...you have NO IDEA what you are talking about.
Also, to Morgan Freeman...you have NO IDEA what you are talking about.
I point these 2 men out because of their immature comments made in the media lately. Their comments regarding the Tea Party and racism. I've got news for these guys, and anyone else who fails to see the real issues at hand...it isn't about race you morons, it's about our government taking on the responsibilities that we as Christians and citizens of this great nation are supposed to be doing. The government was never intended to be our Daddy...and that's basically what we have the government doing...being the very thing that the Church and our own families were designed to be.
Our government is too big...our government runs on tax payer money. They don't have a service that makes money, therefore they use various forms of taxes to generate money. I would invite these Hollywood celebrities to Memphis...let them come see a corrupt system...let them come see an overwhelming population of people living off the government...let them see a society in moral decline and through a series of bad decisions, almost forces them to live off of government assistance.
The TEA PARTY is not about racism...it is about responsibility (and that goes for the human race, not a particular color of skin). The funny thing is that with the TEA PARTY, the biggest issue is irresponsible government spending...and as much as certain people would like to deny it, Obama has been the biggest spending President we have EVER had. (That isn't to say that Republicans haven't contributed tremendously to this issue, because they have). Quit playing the race card...undoubtedly it is the only argument these people can think of...because if they look at logic and the facts, they don't have a case at all.
And one last thing...who is one of the biggest speakers of the TEA PARTY...Herman Cain!!!
Herman Cain isn't defined by his skin color, but he is BLACK and he is running for President.
Yes, I donated money to his campaign...Yes, if the elections were tomorrow I would vote for him...Does that mean I would be voting for a black man...YES, because of his conservative views!
It's about the politics and policies of this current President...not his skin color. Get over it!!!
Sunday, October 16, 2011
The MAIN question...
We've often heard the question, "Do you know Jesus?" As much as some may not like to hear it, a lot of people answer quickly with a yes...
Look at it this way...I went to a conference several months ago and heard some amazing people speak: Colin Powell, Terry Bradshaw, Laura Bush, Rudy Guiliani, Lou Holtz, etc...
I heard their words, know who they are, could even pick them out of a crowd...I know them right?
Well, I know OF them...
The real question is this..."Does Jesus know you?" You better hope so...I believe the worst thing you could hear Jesus say (Matthew 7:23) "Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers."
Think of all the people who KNOW you...think of your old highschool friend (who knew you more years ago, but you just don't keep up like you used too), think of your siblings (who know you better than most, but that depends on how much you talk and confide in eachother), think of your spouse (who should KNOW you better than anyone else), etc...catch my drift?
Alot of people can KNOW us; but different people KNOW us in different ways, or to different degrees. So once again, does Jesus know you? If not, I promise knowing HIM will be the best decision you ever made. Once you allow him to KNOW you, He will be the best thing that ever happened to you. Remember, HE transforms lives from the inside out!!!!
Look at it this way...I went to a conference several months ago and heard some amazing people speak: Colin Powell, Terry Bradshaw, Laura Bush, Rudy Guiliani, Lou Holtz, etc...
I heard their words, know who they are, could even pick them out of a crowd...I know them right?
Well, I know OF them...
The real question is this..."Does Jesus know you?" You better hope so...I believe the worst thing you could hear Jesus say (Matthew 7:23) "Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers."
Think of all the people who KNOW you...think of your old highschool friend (who knew you more years ago, but you just don't keep up like you used too), think of your siblings (who know you better than most, but that depends on how much you talk and confide in eachother), think of your spouse (who should KNOW you better than anyone else), etc...catch my drift?
Alot of people can KNOW us; but different people KNOW us in different ways, or to different degrees. So once again, does Jesus know you? If not, I promise knowing HIM will be the best decision you ever made. Once you allow him to KNOW you, He will be the best thing that ever happened to you. Remember, HE transforms lives from the inside out!!!!
Living Water...
So it hit me today in church (which for the record, my family and I have started attending a different church lately...and God has really been speaking through the pastor) I will truly say this...
when you feel God's presence, see people joyfully worshiping and singing to our God, see people loving and serving the city of Memphis...it's awesome. Yes, I realize this happens at many churches (as it should), but I feel like God has placed us at this church for a reason.
Today, the description/name "Living Water" was used (which come from the gospels in the Bible)...and for some reason I just kept thinking about this. What first came to mind was the old statistic that says our bodies are made up of 2/3 water...If we ask Jesus to come into our heart, catch my drift...we are asking the God of Living Water to enter us. I would rather have purified water to come in, than dirty water. We need water in order for our bodies to function.
Water, as we know, is cleansing...God cleanses us and transforms us, which makes sense to use this Living Water description again.
Water also quenches thirst...therefore, Jesus quenches our thirst and keeps us from seeking non-purifying things in this world.
To those of you who read this...please know that the ONE true God, desires to know you. He can make us clean, can purify the dirt/sin in our lives, can quench our thirst and keep us from falling into the evil desires of this world. He is enough for us, truly!
when you feel God's presence, see people joyfully worshiping and singing to our God, see people loving and serving the city of Memphis...it's awesome. Yes, I realize this happens at many churches (as it should), but I feel like God has placed us at this church for a reason.
Today, the description/name "Living Water" was used (which come from the gospels in the Bible)...and for some reason I just kept thinking about this. What first came to mind was the old statistic that says our bodies are made up of 2/3 water...If we ask Jesus to come into our heart, catch my drift...we are asking the God of Living Water to enter us. I would rather have purified water to come in, than dirty water. We need water in order for our bodies to function.
Water, as we know, is cleansing...God cleanses us and transforms us, which makes sense to use this Living Water description again.
Water also quenches thirst...therefore, Jesus quenches our thirst and keeps us from seeking non-purifying things in this world.
To those of you who read this...please know that the ONE true God, desires to know you. He can make us clean, can purify the dirt/sin in our lives, can quench our thirst and keep us from falling into the evil desires of this world. He is enough for us, truly!
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Getting it off my chest...PART 3
To my fellow Memphians...where were you at the voting polls? For those that did show up and vote, what were you thinking?
I love that my district re-elected a total idiot to our city council...the one and only, Janis Fullilove. Yes, the lady who was passed out/drunk in her car in Tunica...that had pictures taken of her passed out behind the wheel...who then had her license removed...who then BROKE THE LAW and reapplied for her license by LYING about it and saying she lost it...WHICH IS ILLEGAL. http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2009/jul/08/janis-fullilove-indicted-three-misdemeanor-charges/
I love that Memphians willing elect officials who have broken the law, and continue to re-elect them. It's absolutely amazing...can you tell I am so glad she represents me?
Thank goodness our mayor, AC Wharton, won re-election...that's a positive.
I love that my district re-elected a total idiot to our city council...the one and only, Janis Fullilove. Yes, the lady who was passed out/drunk in her car in Tunica...that had pictures taken of her passed out behind the wheel...who then had her license removed...who then BROKE THE LAW and reapplied for her license by LYING about it and saying she lost it...WHICH IS ILLEGAL. http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2009/jul/08/janis-fullilove-indicted-three-misdemeanor-charges/
I love that Memphians willing elect officials who have broken the law, and continue to re-elect them. It's absolutely amazing...can you tell I am so glad she represents me?
Thank goodness our mayor, AC Wharton, won re-election...that's a positive.
Getting it off my chest...PART 2
The $5 banking fee that is all over the news...
Why do you think banks are starting a new $5 charge? Could it possibly be due to...government interference and regulations??? Is that possible???
Think about it...our government has put its fingers into almost every thing. Banking isn't any different. If you want someone to point fingers at regarding your new $5 monthly banking fee, try pointing them at the former Democratic Senator from Connecticut, Chris Dodd AND the grotesque Barney Frank...both elected officials at the time. Here's whats to blame, and this comes from Wikipedia:
Just do me this favor...when businesses initiate new fees and ways to make money...do your research, there is usually more to the story. Now you know some of this one!
Why do you think banks are starting a new $5 charge? Could it possibly be due to...government interference and regulations??? Is that possible???
Think about it...our government has put its fingers into almost every thing. Banking isn't any different. If you want someone to point fingers at regarding your new $5 monthly banking fee, try pointing them at the former Democratic Senator from Connecticut, Chris Dodd AND the grotesque Barney Frank...both elected officials at the time. Here's whats to blame, and this comes from Wikipedia:
The Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Pub. L. No. 111-203, H.R. 4173) is a federal statute in the United States that was signed into law by President Barack Obama on July 21, 2010.[1] The Act implements financial regulatory reform sponsored by the Democratically controlled 111th United States Congress and the Obama administration. Passed as a response to the late-2000s recession, the Act was touted as the most sweeping change to financial regulation in the United States since the Great Depression,[2][3][4] purportedly representing a significant change in the American financial regulatory environment affecting all Federal financial regulatory agencies and almost every aspect of the nation's financial services industry.[5][6]
The law was initially proposed on December 2, 2009, in the House of Representatives by Barney Frank, and in the Senate Banking Committee by Chairman Chris Dodd. Due to their involvement with the bill, the conference committee that reported on June 29, 2010,[1] voted to name the bill after the two members of Congress.[7]
I heard an interview from the past that was of Chris Dodd, where he was asked if banks would start making additional fees as a result of the bill he persuaded and brought to be passed by our government...his answer was WRONG. He said this bill was needed and that he didn't think banks would have additional fees. THANKS, you were and are WRONG. So, as always...when government starts dipping its fingers into the business world...businesses and corporations have to adjust and find other ways to make money...this is another prime example of that. Banks are charging new fees because they have to profit in order to exist, as any other business does. Although I don't like it either...these fees are a result of the lovely bill given to you by Dodd and Frank...known as the Dodd-Frank Bill. Look it up if you don't believe me...Just do me this favor...when businesses initiate new fees and ways to make money...do your research, there is usually more to the story. Now you know some of this one!
Getting it off my chest...PART 1
SERIOUSLY....have you paid attention to this "occupy wall street"? I will admit this (so correct me if I am wrong) I have not watched much tv at all lately, so I get most of my information from the radio or internet. I have attempted to look up the demands and ideology of this "occupy wall street" movement going on...please tell me if I am missing something:
First-From what I gather, this is about corporate greed and the 1% of the rich. People are coming together to stop corporate greed and the Federal Reserve. So now, greed is a bigger deal than ENVY/JEALOUSY. That may sound harsh...but I am tired of people playing the VICTIM card and blaming others. For whatever reason, there is no such thing as personal responsibility anymore.
Second-Is there greed in corporations? Of course...but here's the deal. Any business, any corporation for that matter...has to profit. They have to make money, or else they can't exist as a business. I'm not an Economics major, but that is common sense. Ever since I have graduated college almost 10 years ago, I have worked in the business world. Prime example of this second point, the company I worked for over the last 9 years...quit profiting, therefore they are no longer in business. It's as simple as that.
Third-The demands that I have seen regarding this "occupy wallstreet" group are as follows:
1. to have a living income regardless of employment...seriously. Move to a communist/socialist country if you want that. That is IMPOSSIBLE. I don't care what type of work you do, you make money and live within the means of the money you make.
2. free college education for everyone...seriously. NOTHING IS FREE, so how is this possible. Not only that, but if everyone had a college education then that education wouldn't be as valuable. Think about it...
3. to abolish the Federal Reserve-there are definitely problems with this. First problem is Chairman Ben Bernanke. People/politicians have asked him step down and resign, and he has refused. This guy makes the decisions when it comes to the value of our money...and he sucks at his job. He is making decisions that are devaluing our dollar...maybe we should get rid of him.
4. People are mad at the banks-I am not going to say there isn't some fault, but let's not look past those regulating the banks...your politicians. Yes, there were some famous political leaders (Clinton) that required banks to make questionable loans to citizens who were risky...so when the banks did as they were told, and then the citizens got in over their head on loans they should have never been granted...the banks take the blame. People do not realize the rules and regulations these businesses live under...blame the government!
That's all I have on this particular movement for now, except for this last point...the TEA PARTY movement is legit. The ironic thing, because the TEA PARTY movement has conservative grass roots, it got minimal recognition in the beginning. This current "occupy wall street" movement is far fetched...with less people in attendance and less gatherings across the nation, it has already received more recognition than the TEA PARTY in the beginning. And you think the media isn't biased? It's easy to see how they back the liberal views...and this is case in point!
First-From what I gather, this is about corporate greed and the 1% of the rich. People are coming together to stop corporate greed and the Federal Reserve. So now, greed is a bigger deal than ENVY/JEALOUSY. That may sound harsh...but I am tired of people playing the VICTIM card and blaming others. For whatever reason, there is no such thing as personal responsibility anymore.
Second-Is there greed in corporations? Of course...but here's the deal. Any business, any corporation for that matter...has to profit. They have to make money, or else they can't exist as a business. I'm not an Economics major, but that is common sense. Ever since I have graduated college almost 10 years ago, I have worked in the business world. Prime example of this second point, the company I worked for over the last 9 years...quit profiting, therefore they are no longer in business. It's as simple as that.
Third-The demands that I have seen regarding this "occupy wallstreet" group are as follows:
1. to have a living income regardless of employment...seriously. Move to a communist/socialist country if you want that. That is IMPOSSIBLE. I don't care what type of work you do, you make money and live within the means of the money you make.
2. free college education for everyone...seriously. NOTHING IS FREE, so how is this possible. Not only that, but if everyone had a college education then that education wouldn't be as valuable. Think about it...
3. to abolish the Federal Reserve-there are definitely problems with this. First problem is Chairman Ben Bernanke. People/politicians have asked him step down and resign, and he has refused. This guy makes the decisions when it comes to the value of our money...and he sucks at his job. He is making decisions that are devaluing our dollar...maybe we should get rid of him.
4. People are mad at the banks-I am not going to say there isn't some fault, but let's not look past those regulating the banks...your politicians. Yes, there were some famous political leaders (Clinton) that required banks to make questionable loans to citizens who were risky...so when the banks did as they were told, and then the citizens got in over their head on loans they should have never been granted...the banks take the blame. People do not realize the rules and regulations these businesses live under...blame the government!
That's all I have on this particular movement for now, except for this last point...the TEA PARTY movement is legit. The ironic thing, because the TEA PARTY movement has conservative grass roots, it got minimal recognition in the beginning. This current "occupy wall street" movement is far fetched...with less people in attendance and less gatherings across the nation, it has already received more recognition than the TEA PARTY in the beginning. And you think the media isn't biased? It's easy to see how they back the liberal views...and this is case in point!
Thursday, September 29, 2011
About Herman Cain...his background/resume
The following comes from www.hermancain.com/about
If you don't know much about him, just read this...I copied it from his website. He has a rags to riches story...shows you where education, hard work, and determination can take you. He really is an impressive man...
HERMAN CAIN BIOGRAPHY
Herman Cain grew up in Atlanta, Georgia with loving parents and little else. His father worked three jobs—as a janitor, a barber and a chauffeur—and his mother was a domestic worker. Even though these jobs required hard work and little glamour, his parents knew this life was better than the dirt farms upon which they grew up. They also knew that this hard work was the key to achieving their American Dreams.
Herman’s parents had two dreams. First, they wanted to own their own house. Secondly, they wanted both of their children to graduate from college. During the segregation era in the Deep South, these aspirations might have seemed lofty, but they knew that if they kept their faith in God, faith in themselves and faith in the greatest country on the Earth, they could achieve.
The first dream was realized in a modest brick house on Albert Street in Atlanta, Georgia. After years of saving from his many jobs, Herman’s father surprised the whole family, even his wife, by purchasing a home for their family. The second dream was realized when Herman graduated from Morehouse College with a degree in mathematics in 1967. His brother, Thurman, would go on to graduate from Morris Brown College.
Inspired by the work ethic and character of his parents, Herman continued his education by earning his Master’s degree in computer science from Purdue University while working full-time developing fire control systems for ships and fighter planes for the Department of the Navy. Though Herman enjoyed using his talents as a civilian employee for the Navy, he gravitated towards the culture of business.
Herman returned to his home of Atlanta to begin working as a computer systems analyst for the Coca-Cola Company. After considerable success at Coca-Cola, he moved to the Pillsbury Company. Within a short period of time, Herman rose to position of Vice President. Although the comforts of a corner office on the 31st floor of a majestic corporate building seemed satisfying, Herman knew that he needed a challenge.
He became the regional vice president of Pillsbury’s Burger King division. This meant starting from the “ground up,” dodging grease fires and broiling hamburgers. Herman was assigned to lead a low performing region of 450 of their restaurants. Within three years, it became the best performing region in the company.
Energized by overcoming the many obstacles of his job at Burger King, Herman took on the biggest challenge of his career. He accepted the call to become the President and CEO of Godfather’s Pizza, a company that was teetering on the edge of bankruptcy. In just 14 months, Herman returned Godfather’s to profitability and he led his management team to a buyout of the company.
His professional successes garnered the respect and admiration of industry peers who named him the President of the National Restaurant Association. Under Herman’s administration, the group grew significantly and began to lobby for the interests of America’s restaurateurs and small business owners.
In 1994, as head of the National Restaurant Association, he had the opportunity to speak with President Clinton during a nationally televised town hall meeting. Here, Herman challenged the President regarding the impact on businesses if his health care overhaul proposal were passed. President Clinton attempted to assure him and the millions of viewers watching at home that his legislation would not harm American business owners and their employees.
Herman was skeptical. “Quite honestly Mr. President, your calculations are incorrect,” he said. “In the competitive marketplace, it simply doesn’t work that way.” His words echoed across America, and Newsweek named Herman Cain the primary saboteur of Hillarycare.
Through these and other appearances on behalf of the National Restaurant Association, Herman began working with business leaders across all sectors of the American economy. This led to his acceptance of a position on the Board of Directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, and he was subsequently elected their chairman. In this role, he analyzed economic conditions in the region and notified the Federal Reserve of how their policies should respond.
Most recently, he hosted a radio talk show, “The Herman Cain Show,” on Atlanta’s WSB 750 AM/ 95.5 FM. He serves as a regular contributor on several broadcast networks and as a keynote speaker at conferences and events around the nation.
Despite the many professional commitments of his life, Herman continues to enjoy most the time spent with family and friends. As his children got married and had their own children, he knew that he had an extraordinary obligation to do what he could to make this a safe and prosperous nation for them. The paramount joys in his life are his wife, Gloria, his children and his grandchildren.
If you don't know much about him, just read this...I copied it from his website. He has a rags to riches story...shows you where education, hard work, and determination can take you. He really is an impressive man...
HERMAN CAIN BIOGRAPHY
Herman Cain grew up in Atlanta, Georgia with loving parents and little else. His father worked three jobs—as a janitor, a barber and a chauffeur—and his mother was a domestic worker. Even though these jobs required hard work and little glamour, his parents knew this life was better than the dirt farms upon which they grew up. They also knew that this hard work was the key to achieving their American Dreams.
Herman’s parents had two dreams. First, they wanted to own their own house. Secondly, they wanted both of their children to graduate from college. During the segregation era in the Deep South, these aspirations might have seemed lofty, but they knew that if they kept their faith in God, faith in themselves and faith in the greatest country on the Earth, they could achieve.
The first dream was realized in a modest brick house on Albert Street in Atlanta, Georgia. After years of saving from his many jobs, Herman’s father surprised the whole family, even his wife, by purchasing a home for their family. The second dream was realized when Herman graduated from Morehouse College with a degree in mathematics in 1967. His brother, Thurman, would go on to graduate from Morris Brown College.
Inspired by the work ethic and character of his parents, Herman continued his education by earning his Master’s degree in computer science from Purdue University while working full-time developing fire control systems for ships and fighter planes for the Department of the Navy. Though Herman enjoyed using his talents as a civilian employee for the Navy, he gravitated towards the culture of business.
Herman returned to his home of Atlanta to begin working as a computer systems analyst for the Coca-Cola Company. After considerable success at Coca-Cola, he moved to the Pillsbury Company. Within a short period of time, Herman rose to position of Vice President. Although the comforts of a corner office on the 31st floor of a majestic corporate building seemed satisfying, Herman knew that he needed a challenge.
He became the regional vice president of Pillsbury’s Burger King division. This meant starting from the “ground up,” dodging grease fires and broiling hamburgers. Herman was assigned to lead a low performing region of 450 of their restaurants. Within three years, it became the best performing region in the company.
Energized by overcoming the many obstacles of his job at Burger King, Herman took on the biggest challenge of his career. He accepted the call to become the President and CEO of Godfather’s Pizza, a company that was teetering on the edge of bankruptcy. In just 14 months, Herman returned Godfather’s to profitability and he led his management team to a buyout of the company.
His professional successes garnered the respect and admiration of industry peers who named him the President of the National Restaurant Association. Under Herman’s administration, the group grew significantly and began to lobby for the interests of America’s restaurateurs and small business owners.
In 1994, as head of the National Restaurant Association, he had the opportunity to speak with President Clinton during a nationally televised town hall meeting. Here, Herman challenged the President regarding the impact on businesses if his health care overhaul proposal were passed. President Clinton attempted to assure him and the millions of viewers watching at home that his legislation would not harm American business owners and their employees.
Herman was skeptical. “Quite honestly Mr. President, your calculations are incorrect,” he said. “In the competitive marketplace, it simply doesn’t work that way.” His words echoed across America, and Newsweek named Herman Cain the primary saboteur of Hillarycare.
Through these and other appearances on behalf of the National Restaurant Association, Herman began working with business leaders across all sectors of the American economy. This led to his acceptance of a position on the Board of Directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, and he was subsequently elected their chairman. In this role, he analyzed economic conditions in the region and notified the Federal Reserve of how their policies should respond.
Most recently, he hosted a radio talk show, “The Herman Cain Show,” on Atlanta’s WSB 750 AM/ 95.5 FM. He serves as a regular contributor on several broadcast networks and as a keynote speaker at conferences and events around the nation.
Despite the many professional commitments of his life, Herman continues to enjoy most the time spent with family and friends. As his children got married and had their own children, he knew that he had an extraordinary obligation to do what he could to make this a safe and prosperous nation for them. The paramount joys in his life are his wife, Gloria, his children and his grandchildren.
Herman Cain...
I'm watching the local news here in Memphis...and what's making the headlines? Herman Cain's comments he made yesterday regarding African-Americans. He stated that African Americans are brainwashed and conditioned to voting democrat, and are not open minded to conservatives.
Hmmmm....this has created some controversy, and as you can imagine...the black population is offended by this statement. Why is this population of people offended? There are always exceptions to the rule, and Herman Cain is obviously an exception. Funny enough, every single black person they interviewed regarding this issue were democrats. Ironic huh?
Here's the deal...I can give you specific conversations with African Americans within the healthcare industry, that will admit they agree with conservative values and as one lady told me, "I probably agree more with the moral values of the Republicans, but I've always voted Democrat."
People may not like what Herman Cain said, but he is correct as a general statement. Heck, you can go vote with us and see the response we get when we asked to vote Republican (the majority of the people that vote where we do are African American). Heck, my husband works with conservative valued African Americans...who vote Democrat. Regardless of this population being offended, Herman Cain was stating the truth...like it or not.
Here's the deal with Herman Cain...the man is sharp, very sharp. I would pay money to see him and Obama debate. Cain would eat him alive...and I hope they get the opportunity to do so one day. Let's be honest...Obama sucks when it comes to the economy. Our economy has not rebounded since he's been in office (3 years). With Herman Cain, he knows business and the economy. All you have to do is look at his resume to see his sucess and knowledge when it comes to business, economics, taxes, etc. Not only that, he is a Christian. I used to listen to him on the radio and know parts of his testimony. Don't get me wrong...I will admit that he doesn't have government experience, which has its pros and cons. The man is sharp...and I admire him.
Hmmmm....this has created some controversy, and as you can imagine...the black population is offended by this statement. Why is this population of people offended? There are always exceptions to the rule, and Herman Cain is obviously an exception. Funny enough, every single black person they interviewed regarding this issue were democrats. Ironic huh?
Here's the deal...I can give you specific conversations with African Americans within the healthcare industry, that will admit they agree with conservative values and as one lady told me, "I probably agree more with the moral values of the Republicans, but I've always voted Democrat."
People may not like what Herman Cain said, but he is correct as a general statement. Heck, you can go vote with us and see the response we get when we asked to vote Republican (the majority of the people that vote where we do are African American). Heck, my husband works with conservative valued African Americans...who vote Democrat. Regardless of this population being offended, Herman Cain was stating the truth...like it or not.
Here's the deal with Herman Cain...the man is sharp, very sharp. I would pay money to see him and Obama debate. Cain would eat him alive...and I hope they get the opportunity to do so one day. Let's be honest...Obama sucks when it comes to the economy. Our economy has not rebounded since he's been in office (3 years). With Herman Cain, he knows business and the economy. All you have to do is look at his resume to see his sucess and knowledge when it comes to business, economics, taxes, etc. Not only that, he is a Christian. I used to listen to him on the radio and know parts of his testimony. Don't get me wrong...I will admit that he doesn't have government experience, which has its pros and cons. The man is sharp...and I admire him.
Monday, September 26, 2011
A First For Me...
Today I witnessed something that I've never seen...
Before I tell you what it was, I need to tell more of the story. My family and I have started attending another church. The more we go to this church, the more we see God's hand all over it. Just this morning they showed a testimony (get ready for chills) of a black woman who needed a kidney. This lady's sister was in a life group at this church, and that life group had been praying for a donor...that's when the good Lord prompted this white woman. She told her husband she felt led to give her kidney. Turns out, she was a match ...living in a city like Memphis, and seeing how God can bridge the racial gap is amazing. Not only that, what an amazing story. These women didn't know each other prior to this...can you imagine just giving your kidney to someone you don't know?
In the above, I wanted you to see how Jesus is at work in this church. The preacher literally preaches from the Word...oddly enough, he has spine and backbone...which means he isn't scared to actually preach on controversial topics (just in the short time we have been there, he has spoke out about abortion, homosexuality, and government in small ways). Last Sunday, he told us about the homosexual agenda going on in the Memphis area...one area of concern is the push for a law to force Christian business owners to hire homosexuals, even if it is against their beliefs. Therefore, our preacher gave us information to a website to see who this homosexual activist group was endorsing...he did not tell us how to vote, but simply said to vote your conscious. (atleast we would know who the homosexual activist would want their supporters to vote for since there are elections going on right now)
That leads us to a couple of things...the media got wind of what was said at church last week, along with homosexual interest groups. And you think the persecution of Christians isn't going on? Then, as I was leaving church today and driving off with my family...
homosexual activist were protesting on the sidewalk of the church...as families and people who just got through worshiping the One True God are leaving, there were signs about being gay, etc. I was caught off guard at first...and then realized this...our world is morally declining. It's as our preacher said last week...we don't condemn the person, but we don't condone the sin. That's simply it...these people need help, like any other sin. Those caught up in a sinful lifestyle need help. Although they were there for the wrong reasons, they were at the precise place they needed to be...at church. Now if they will only come inside! Jesus says, knock and the door will open!
In the above, I wanted you to see how Jesus is at work in this church. The preacher literally preaches from the Word...oddly enough, he has spine and backbone...which means he isn't scared to actually preach on controversial topics (just in the short time we have been there, he has spoke out about abortion, homosexuality, and government in small ways). Last Sunday, he told us about the homosexual agenda going on in the Memphis area...one area of concern is the push for a law to force Christian business owners to hire homosexuals, even if it is against their beliefs. Therefore, our preacher gave us information to a website to see who this homosexual activist group was endorsing...he did not tell us how to vote, but simply said to vote your conscious. (atleast we would know who the homosexual activist would want their supporters to vote for since there are elections going on right now)
That leads us to a couple of things...the media got wind of what was said at church last week, along with homosexual interest groups. And you think the persecution of Christians isn't going on? Then, as I was leaving church today and driving off with my family...
homosexual activist were protesting on the sidewalk of the church...as families and people who just got through worshiping the One True God are leaving, there were signs about being gay, etc. I was caught off guard at first...and then realized this...our world is morally declining. It's as our preacher said last week...we don't condemn the person, but we don't condone the sin. That's simply it...these people need help, like any other sin. Those caught up in a sinful lifestyle need help. Although they were there for the wrong reasons, they were at the precise place they needed to be...at church. Now if they will only come inside! Jesus says, knock and the door will open!
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Sad but true...D vs R
Over the last few days, I have been fortunate to talk to businessmen from the healthcare profession...we also heard/saw Obama's "pass this jobs bill today" speech...and then I literally just saw how Obama is going to tax millionaires even more than they already are. What's my point, as if you don't already know...
THIS MAN HAS NO CLUE HOW TO FIX OUR ECONOMY...HE HAS NO CLUE HOW BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS WORK...AND YES, HE IS OUR PRESIDENT.
This isn't meant to come across as beating him up...but simply the truth. He doesn't know how to do anything without stimulating union jobs, taking more of people's money, creating infrastructure/construction jobs (paid for by the government), etc. Maybe you will recall his comment about reducing payroll taxes for business owners...but from what I'm told, that doesn't really add up to enough to make a difference.
As for Obama's comments...taxing those that make over $250K. Someone this week made the comment to the effect of, "I will just see fewer patients and not hire anyone else...I'll make sure I stay just beneath that amount so I won't get taxed even more than I already do." Now, this guy is a speacialist...and no telling how much debt this man has from school...he deserves any money he makes. I honestly have no idea what this guy makes, but I will tell you this...Obama's plan to do this de-incentivizes people to work. They will work less, not as hard, or not hire people to do more work in order to stay under this amount. Once again...why does our government de-incentivize people to work?
The more I learn about government and economics, the more I realize these general comments (and they are not 100%, but I assume to be the majority):
Democrats generally do not understand business...what it takes to take a risk, to employee people, to have loans to pay back, what taxes can do to a business and its owner, and so much more. They don't understand how government regulations hurt business, which makes it harder to compete and employee people. Generally speaking (atleast the Democrats that I know and talk to)...have been paid by the government, including teachers...have been a part of a union, which unions all vote and fund the Democratic party, have government affiliated jobs, or are on a government hand-out (disability, food stamps, etc)
Republicans on the other hand...tend to understand business, the value of competition, perhaps and hopefully the moral and social issues affecting our society, understand incentives to work hard, compete, and goals to succeed. They see how too much government involvement (regulations, higher taxes, etc) can hurt the economy.
I hope this makes sense...but this is definitely the reality between friends of mine that are like minded and Conservative, versus friends/family that vote Democrat. I just encourage you this, talk to people...in the terrible economy, talk to business owners who are successful. Talk to several of them...and see what they say. Why aren't they hiring more people? Why are they having to shut their doors? Ask about taxes, Obamacare, the de-valuing of the US dollar, etc...
Yes, this is a complex issue...the economy that is, but something has to change.
THIS MAN HAS NO CLUE HOW TO FIX OUR ECONOMY...HE HAS NO CLUE HOW BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS WORK...AND YES, HE IS OUR PRESIDENT.
This isn't meant to come across as beating him up...but simply the truth. He doesn't know how to do anything without stimulating union jobs, taking more of people's money, creating infrastructure/construction jobs (paid for by the government), etc. Maybe you will recall his comment about reducing payroll taxes for business owners...but from what I'm told, that doesn't really add up to enough to make a difference.
As for Obama's comments...taxing those that make over $250K. Someone this week made the comment to the effect of, "I will just see fewer patients and not hire anyone else...I'll make sure I stay just beneath that amount so I won't get taxed even more than I already do." Now, this guy is a speacialist...and no telling how much debt this man has from school...he deserves any money he makes. I honestly have no idea what this guy makes, but I will tell you this...Obama's plan to do this de-incentivizes people to work. They will work less, not as hard, or not hire people to do more work in order to stay under this amount. Once again...why does our government de-incentivize people to work?
The more I learn about government and economics, the more I realize these general comments (and they are not 100%, but I assume to be the majority):
Democrats generally do not understand business...what it takes to take a risk, to employee people, to have loans to pay back, what taxes can do to a business and its owner, and so much more. They don't understand how government regulations hurt business, which makes it harder to compete and employee people. Generally speaking (atleast the Democrats that I know and talk to)...have been paid by the government, including teachers...have been a part of a union, which unions all vote and fund the Democratic party, have government affiliated jobs, or are on a government hand-out (disability, food stamps, etc)
Republicans on the other hand...tend to understand business, the value of competition, perhaps and hopefully the moral and social issues affecting our society, understand incentives to work hard, compete, and goals to succeed. They see how too much government involvement (regulations, higher taxes, etc) can hurt the economy.
I hope this makes sense...but this is definitely the reality between friends of mine that are like minded and Conservative, versus friends/family that vote Democrat. I just encourage you this, talk to people...in the terrible economy, talk to business owners who are successful. Talk to several of them...and see what they say. Why aren't they hiring more people? Why are they having to shut their doors? Ask about taxes, Obamacare, the de-valuing of the US dollar, etc...
Yes, this is a complex issue...the economy that is, but something has to change.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
#2-the Jobs Bill
I'm not gonna lie...I didn't watch ALL of the President's speech. However, I did see enough of it...
and as you could have guessed, I DO NOT AGREE with him. Heck, you can look at the headlines on www.msn.com and see this ("approve a nearly half-trillion-dollar plan to help the economy.") Did you catch it??? HALF TRILLION DOLLAR PLAN = SPENDING MONEY...that we don't have! Need I remind that man...AGAIN...that we are in debt above our eye balls. Seriously, please think about this. If you went to a financial adviser...you were already in a world of debt that was almost too much to overcome...and instead of helping you find ways to "cut back" and pay off your debt...he suggested you just keep spending more. Hmmm...point made.
Don't get me wrong...Obama speaks with such confidence that he is believable. Heck, that's what sales is half the time & he was selling tonight. BUT, if you listened to him...listened to the words he was saying...this is literally what I heard at one point from Obama, "We need to provide more jobs to construction workers by fixing infrastructure (government work contracted out to these workers), invest in more teachers (government affiliated paid by tax payer money), work for our veterans (once again, veterans are affiliated with government obviously), and honestly there was one more that I can't remember right now.
Then, he did talk about cutting taxes for businesses in order to initiate job creation. That sounds good and I hope he's right...BUT, let's look at this...in the above paragraph he has talked about spending more money in several different ways, but yet he also wants to cut taxes which provide the money to spend on the government jobs mentioned above that he wants to create. See where I'm coming from...MORE DEBT! This man does not get it...seriously he doesn't.
Oh yeah, he also mentioned looking at all of the regulations the government has that are holding job creation back...talk is cheap Mr. President. Just looking doesn't do anything...ACTIONS do something. I work in an overly-regulated industry...the government watches your every move and literally determines the words you can and can't say. I've seen several businesses, including the one I used to work for, go out of business...in part due to regulations our government made that made it impossible to succeed in.
I could obviously go on forever...but don't buy this President's smooth talking and confidence for proof and actions. ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS...and this economy hasn't recovered since you went into office...it has gotten worse. Look at the facts...worse!
and as you could have guessed, I DO NOT AGREE with him. Heck, you can look at the headlines on www.msn.com and see this ("approve a nearly half-trillion-dollar plan to help the economy.") Did you catch it??? HALF TRILLION DOLLAR PLAN = SPENDING MONEY...that we don't have! Need I remind that man...AGAIN...that we are in debt above our eye balls. Seriously, please think about this. If you went to a financial adviser...you were already in a world of debt that was almost too much to overcome...and instead of helping you find ways to "cut back" and pay off your debt...he suggested you just keep spending more. Hmmm...point made.
Don't get me wrong...Obama speaks with such confidence that he is believable. Heck, that's what sales is half the time & he was selling tonight. BUT, if you listened to him...listened to the words he was saying...this is literally what I heard at one point from Obama, "We need to provide more jobs to construction workers by fixing infrastructure (government work contracted out to these workers), invest in more teachers (government affiliated paid by tax payer money), work for our veterans (once again, veterans are affiliated with government obviously), and honestly there was one more that I can't remember right now.
Then, he did talk about cutting taxes for businesses in order to initiate job creation. That sounds good and I hope he's right...BUT, let's look at this...in the above paragraph he has talked about spending more money in several different ways, but yet he also wants to cut taxes which provide the money to spend on the government jobs mentioned above that he wants to create. See where I'm coming from...MORE DEBT! This man does not get it...seriously he doesn't.
Oh yeah, he also mentioned looking at all of the regulations the government has that are holding job creation back...talk is cheap Mr. President. Just looking doesn't do anything...ACTIONS do something. I work in an overly-regulated industry...the government watches your every move and literally determines the words you can and can't say. I've seen several businesses, including the one I used to work for, go out of business...in part due to regulations our government made that made it impossible to succeed in.
I could obviously go on forever...but don't buy this President's smooth talking and confidence for proof and actions. ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS...and this economy hasn't recovered since you went into office...it has gotten worse. Look at the facts...worse!
#1-One Million Moms
If you are a mom, please go to onemillionmoms.com
This organization is a group of mom's who care about the issues being portrayed in the media, etc that can have negative impact on our children. I've heard about them for a while now, but they recently made national news when they spoke out about the casting of Chaz Bono on Dancing With the Stars. I had already made a decision not to watch this anymore once I saw the casting...you may think that is ridiculous of me to say, but what gives our national media the right to try to normalize something that is obviously wrong. (Just if you were wondering their stance on the casting of this show, they believe...as do I...that this casting will confuse children. Here you have a female, who made a decision to attempt to become a man, who will be dancing with a woman, but is a biological female...do you get the point)
God made HER as a female...everything about her is female, but she decided to surgically become a male. That doesn't make her one...and I don't say that in help, but in hurt. I hurt for Chaz Bono because she is hurting and needs help...actually, needs Jesus. I truly believe that. That statement isn't made out of hate, but out of love...a love that knows how Jesus transforms lives.
So back to the message at hand...if you sign up, they will send you action alerts about various things going on that we may not notice or realize. We can all see how this world is on a moral decline...and this is one way you can take action. I encourage you mothers, sign up.
This organization is a group of mom's who care about the issues being portrayed in the media, etc that can have negative impact on our children. I've heard about them for a while now, but they recently made national news when they spoke out about the casting of Chaz Bono on Dancing With the Stars. I had already made a decision not to watch this anymore once I saw the casting...you may think that is ridiculous of me to say, but what gives our national media the right to try to normalize something that is obviously wrong. (Just if you were wondering their stance on the casting of this show, they believe...as do I...that this casting will confuse children. Here you have a female, who made a decision to attempt to become a man, who will be dancing with a woman, but is a biological female...do you get the point)
God made HER as a female...everything about her is female, but she decided to surgically become a male. That doesn't make her one...and I don't say that in help, but in hurt. I hurt for Chaz Bono because she is hurting and needs help...actually, needs Jesus. I truly believe that. That statement isn't made out of hate, but out of love...a love that knows how Jesus transforms lives.
So back to the message at hand...if you sign up, they will send you action alerts about various things going on that we may not notice or realize. We can all see how this world is on a moral decline...and this is one way you can take action. I encourage you mothers, sign up.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Competition is GOOD
I had a conversation with someone earlier in the week that made the following statement in regards to my job..."I wouldn't like the competing aspect."
WHAT? All business is competition...every single industry, business period is competing for something and against someone.
Why is competition good you might ask...it holds people, businesses, and companies accountable and forces them to provide quality services/products...or they lose business.
It really is that simple...competition is good, regardless of the industry.
Now you know me...tie this into politics!
There is a reason that Healthcare Reform (Obamacare) will be bad for our country. If it continues as is written, it will ultimately force a single payer system (which is possibly the plan from the beginning since Obama was quoted saying he preferred a single-payer system, which means the government).
So, as the political debates heat up...don't be misguided. Competition is good, the free-market is good AND people with money (and the companies they work for) are not bad. The more I hear it, the more it drives me crazy...people with more money are not the enemy.
Look at it this way..."to much is given, much is expected." as paraphrased from the Bible. Those who are fortunate to make more income...God expects more out of them. Not only that, but they have competed at some level in order to set themselves up to have the ability to make that money. (whether that be in education, hard work, etc)
Let's quit playing this political game they want us to play...let's look at the facts as this political season starts to heat up.
WHAT? All business is competition...every single industry, business period is competing for something and against someone.
Why is competition good you might ask...it holds people, businesses, and companies accountable and forces them to provide quality services/products...or they lose business.
It really is that simple...competition is good, regardless of the industry.
Now you know me...tie this into politics!
There is a reason that Healthcare Reform (Obamacare) will be bad for our country. If it continues as is written, it will ultimately force a single payer system (which is possibly the plan from the beginning since Obama was quoted saying he preferred a single-payer system, which means the government).
So, as the political debates heat up...don't be misguided. Competition is good, the free-market is good AND people with money (and the companies they work for) are not bad. The more I hear it, the more it drives me crazy...people with more money are not the enemy.
Look at it this way..."to much is given, much is expected." as paraphrased from the Bible. Those who are fortunate to make more income...God expects more out of them. Not only that, but they have competed at some level in order to set themselves up to have the ability to make that money. (whether that be in education, hard work, etc)
Let's quit playing this political game they want us to play...let's look at the facts as this political season starts to heat up.
Friday, September 2, 2011
Indoctrination on TV...
I remember taking a communication class in college...which obviously talked about media content and various topics related to it. Over the last year, I've thought about the power of the media...
There is no doubt that most major television/media outlets are liberal...they put their money toward the 'Left' and they are constantly pushing limits and boundaries. Although some might just say this is no big deal, it is when you actually think about what this accomplishes.
TV has gotten so out of hand...and I won't lie, I watch shows that I know are not pure (are any of those shows even on tv anymore?) If you still aren't sure what I am talking about or what really inspired this post...we will go with how the media are trying to normalize the sexually immoral lifestyle in more ways than one.
You have shows that I used to really like, ex Grey's Anatomy, that has had frequent homosexual kissing on tv in the past...almost every series has homosexual relationships on tv, which leads the viewing audience to believe that these actions are normal and are everywhere. Don't believe this lie...this is not the case.
Then, possibly the icing on the cake and what inspired this post...the casting of "Chaz Bono" on Dancing With the Stars. RIDICULOUS. Here you have Cher's daughter...whose had major issues in the past, decide for herself that she was supposed to be a man (not a female like God created her)...so as if homosexuals aren't thrown in our face on television in order to normalize this, now we are having transgender people thrown in our face in order to sympathize and normalize.
There are only a couple of things I have boycotted...and this will be one of them. The only thing you can do with issues like this is hurt them in their pocket...by losing viewers, they will lose advertising and funding...so would you join me in this boycott! If you aren't up for that, atleast be aware of what is going on and do not let this fool you...those lifestyles are not normal.
There is no doubt that most major television/media outlets are liberal...they put their money toward the 'Left' and they are constantly pushing limits and boundaries. Although some might just say this is no big deal, it is when you actually think about what this accomplishes.
TV has gotten so out of hand...and I won't lie, I watch shows that I know are not pure (are any of those shows even on tv anymore?) If you still aren't sure what I am talking about or what really inspired this post...we will go with how the media are trying to normalize the sexually immoral lifestyle in more ways than one.
You have shows that I used to really like, ex Grey's Anatomy, that has had frequent homosexual kissing on tv in the past...almost every series has homosexual relationships on tv, which leads the viewing audience to believe that these actions are normal and are everywhere. Don't believe this lie...this is not the case.
Then, possibly the icing on the cake and what inspired this post...the casting of "Chaz Bono" on Dancing With the Stars. RIDICULOUS. Here you have Cher's daughter...whose had major issues in the past, decide for herself that she was supposed to be a man (not a female like God created her)...so as if homosexuals aren't thrown in our face on television in order to normalize this, now we are having transgender people thrown in our face in order to sympathize and normalize.
There are only a couple of things I have boycotted...and this will be one of them. The only thing you can do with issues like this is hurt them in their pocket...by losing viewers, they will lose advertising and funding...so would you join me in this boycott! If you aren't up for that, atleast be aware of what is going on and do not let this fool you...those lifestyles are not normal.
Monday, August 15, 2011
Desire for politics
So I have this hidden, well somewhat hidden, desire to enter into politics. Now is not the time, but it is a thought in the back of my mind. Subjecting my family to that life, or myself to a life that seems so "ugly" in so many ways...yet, there is a huge need for unwaivering people in our government. People who are not persuaded by the sinful world around them, that aren't persuaded by the latest trend, etc. The more I see unstable, corrupt people entering their name to lead our cities, states, and nation...the more I desire to do this one day. Where does this come from???
-->Tonight on the local news, an old neighbor was on there and has stepped into the role of an interim city council member. Super nice, well spoken, friendly to everyone, nicely dressed man...that is what you see up front. Dig a little deeper and you realize that he has had a billion jobs during the years I've known him...he is shady. I won't even go into the details that really bother me. Here you have this professed businessman, but there is so much more there.
-->Presidential candidates...I am soooo curious to see who comes away with the Republican nominee. I don't really have a legit favorite...if you truly want who has the best record and has a "titanium backbone"...that's Bachman. Being a female myself...I'm just leary of a female running the whole show in Washington. That's unfair to her, but it's true...we need a male LEADER, and there aren't many out there. I really like Herman Cain from a business standpoint, but after Obama...Cain doesn't stand a chance (not fair to him either)
-->funny enough, as I type this Letterman is on the air making fun of Michelle Bachman. Here he is making fun of a Christian woman because of her stance...think about this...she is a loving wife, mother, has foster-parented numerous kids, her husband has helped homosexuals turn from that lifestyle...all of these things are biblical based. Yet, you have a man on tv who admitted to having an affair, having a child out of wedlock, making fun of this Christian woman who has more backbone and self-discipline than he could even think about.
I don't know if I am on the Bachman for President bandwagon yet, but I LOVE what she stands for, how she has lived her life, how she has sacrificed for the sake of Christ, how she has taken in children whose own families turned their back on them, and so much more. It will never happen, but maybe my dream team is a Bachman/Cain ticket...you have 2 professed Christians with business background, Constitutional bases, a hunger to change Washington and the waste that's there. Looks like I just sold myself on this idea...
Wait...are you thinking, but neither of these have foreign policy experience and we are in a war? True to a point...but they do have enough common sense to know that the Muslim ideology of the Middle East doesn't make friends. We have to quit catering to these countries who want to harm us, deceive us, etc. Obama still hasn't figured that out...nor has he figured out economics...
nor has he figured out healthcare.
No one ever comments on here...but please just play my little game. REPLY...tell me I'm crazy or how Obama truly cares for people and that's why he continues to enable with entitlements and bigger government that gets less efficient by the minute. Amuse me for a minute please.
-->Tonight on the local news, an old neighbor was on there and has stepped into the role of an interim city council member. Super nice, well spoken, friendly to everyone, nicely dressed man...that is what you see up front. Dig a little deeper and you realize that he has had a billion jobs during the years I've known him...he is shady. I won't even go into the details that really bother me. Here you have this professed businessman, but there is so much more there.
-->Presidential candidates...I am soooo curious to see who comes away with the Republican nominee. I don't really have a legit favorite...if you truly want who has the best record and has a "titanium backbone"...that's Bachman. Being a female myself...I'm just leary of a female running the whole show in Washington. That's unfair to her, but it's true...we need a male LEADER, and there aren't many out there. I really like Herman Cain from a business standpoint, but after Obama...Cain doesn't stand a chance (not fair to him either)
-->funny enough, as I type this Letterman is on the air making fun of Michelle Bachman. Here he is making fun of a Christian woman because of her stance...think about this...she is a loving wife, mother, has foster-parented numerous kids, her husband has helped homosexuals turn from that lifestyle...all of these things are biblical based. Yet, you have a man on tv who admitted to having an affair, having a child out of wedlock, making fun of this Christian woman who has more backbone and self-discipline than he could even think about.
I don't know if I am on the Bachman for President bandwagon yet, but I LOVE what she stands for, how she has lived her life, how she has sacrificed for the sake of Christ, how she has taken in children whose own families turned their back on them, and so much more. It will never happen, but maybe my dream team is a Bachman/Cain ticket...you have 2 professed Christians with business background, Constitutional bases, a hunger to change Washington and the waste that's there. Looks like I just sold myself on this idea...
Wait...are you thinking, but neither of these have foreign policy experience and we are in a war? True to a point...but they do have enough common sense to know that the Muslim ideology of the Middle East doesn't make friends. We have to quit catering to these countries who want to harm us, deceive us, etc. Obama still hasn't figured that out...nor has he figured out economics...
nor has he figured out healthcare.
No one ever comments on here...but please just play my little game. REPLY...tell me I'm crazy or how Obama truly cares for people and that's why he continues to enable with entitlements and bigger government that gets less efficient by the minute. Amuse me for a minute please.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Intellectual bully...
Today was interesting...I ate lunch with someone new (business related), and I quickly found out this person's hot button/passionate topic was religion. You might think, oh that is right up your alley....not this time. This person was a self-claimed agnostic (and if you don't know...agnostics are skeptical. Nothing is proven in their opinion). This person bashed Christianity, and every other religion...made extreme comments about religion, Christianity...and the more I've thought about it, mocked Jesus, the Trinity, and many other aspects of my Savior.
Here's the kicker...he made the statement that at one point he almost became a preacher. How does one go from choosing a career/passion that leads people to Christ and salvation...and then become agnostic and literally persuade people to question their values, beliefs, hearts, and ultimate Lord? As I told a friend on the phone...I am so thankful that I have a solid foundation, because this guy was an intellectual bully. He knew or talked about sooo much religion, history, some intertwined with politics...there are few people I've ever encountered that could hold their ground and actually challenge someone like this.
My take aways: 1. Pray for this guy...I won't name names, but his heart NEEDS JESUS. Pray for his soul seriously 2. I need to step up my learning and knowledge...I was not prepared for this guy. 3. Knowledge can be detrimental...it was in this case, and it was in the Garden of Eden (I wish I would have said that) 4. It's called FAITH...Hebrews defines it and obviously hits the nail on the head. 5. He said that religion is ultimately based out of fear of death...I have a problem with that. I hope it doesn't happen anytime soon for my family's sake, but I don't fear death itself because I truly know where I will spend eternity. I fear what it will do to my loved ones, but I actually have PEACE in the process of what's to come...not fear.
Here's the kicker...he made the statement that at one point he almost became a preacher. How does one go from choosing a career/passion that leads people to Christ and salvation...and then become agnostic and literally persuade people to question their values, beliefs, hearts, and ultimate Lord? As I told a friend on the phone...I am so thankful that I have a solid foundation, because this guy was an intellectual bully. He knew or talked about sooo much religion, history, some intertwined with politics...there are few people I've ever encountered that could hold their ground and actually challenge someone like this.
My take aways: 1. Pray for this guy...I won't name names, but his heart NEEDS JESUS. Pray for his soul seriously 2. I need to step up my learning and knowledge...I was not prepared for this guy. 3. Knowledge can be detrimental...it was in this case, and it was in the Garden of Eden (I wish I would have said that) 4. It's called FAITH...Hebrews defines it and obviously hits the nail on the head. 5. He said that religion is ultimately based out of fear of death...I have a problem with that. I hope it doesn't happen anytime soon for my family's sake, but I don't fear death itself because I truly know where I will spend eternity. I fear what it will do to my loved ones, but I actually have PEACE in the process of what's to come...not fear.
Monday, July 18, 2011
It's been waaaayyyy too long...government
So it's been months since I have been able to post...for those who don't personally know me, I just changed jobs. (It's a big deal). Through some of that, I haven't been able to keep up as much as I like...so consider this a come back, or atleast the start of a comeback.
Throughout my 3 full weeks of being in my new job, the interference of government in the health care industry has come up ALOT. I could go on and on and on about these two intertwined issues, but I'm gonna leave health care behind for now...and go into how government plays a role (or too much of a role) in our education system.
I heard this within the last couple of weeks, and literally got FIRED UP in my car. Possible coming to a public school near you...MANDATED HOMOSEXUALITY BEING TAUGHT TO YOUR CHILDREN!!! Seriously...Seriously. As my blood pressure goes up from thinking about this, let this serve as a warning and reason to take action or atleast be informed. The State of California and their Governor has mandated that the history of homosexuality be taught in every subject within their public schools. So, let's say your child is in English class...yep, along with grammar and writing...must come how a homosexual played an important role in English. Hmmm, is this math class you might add? Oh wait, this homosexual mathematician could add and liked the same gender...does this not sound RIDICULOUS to you?
Here's the deal...we would all agree that California is a huge state, in size and population right? Why is that important...because when text books are made for a state like California (or Texas), that is what books other states are offered to buy. So, your kids in North Carolina for instance...could be using the same books that the state of California is using...which includes homosexual references. Can we say absolutely insane. How is this happening?
Get involved people...I guarantee many parents have no idea of this, and would be irate if they knew. If I wanted to teach my kids about that lifestyle...I would be responsible for it, not the PUBLIC education system. I used to think private school was for the super wealthy...I now realize why parents choose to home school or put their kids in private school. It's because our government is corrupting our kids from an early age...they have NO BUSINESS teaching this to young kids. There is always hidden agendas...you better start paying attention.
For those of you who think this post is a bit extreme...my spouse is a public educator who will be teaching history this upcoming year. Yes, he was told to teach on homosexuality in his class (in regards to bullying...but no one wants or approves of their kid getting bullied; not just homosexuals) Catch my drift here...the homosexual ideology and lifestyle is infiltrating itself into a classroom near you...beware!
Throughout my 3 full weeks of being in my new job, the interference of government in the health care industry has come up ALOT. I could go on and on and on about these two intertwined issues, but I'm gonna leave health care behind for now...and go into how government plays a role (or too much of a role) in our education system.
I heard this within the last couple of weeks, and literally got FIRED UP in my car. Possible coming to a public school near you...MANDATED HOMOSEXUALITY BEING TAUGHT TO YOUR CHILDREN!!! Seriously...Seriously. As my blood pressure goes up from thinking about this, let this serve as a warning and reason to take action or atleast be informed. The State of California and their Governor has mandated that the history of homosexuality be taught in every subject within their public schools. So, let's say your child is in English class...yep, along with grammar and writing...must come how a homosexual played an important role in English. Hmmm, is this math class you might add? Oh wait, this homosexual mathematician could add and liked the same gender...does this not sound RIDICULOUS to you?
Here's the deal...we would all agree that California is a huge state, in size and population right? Why is that important...because when text books are made for a state like California (or Texas), that is what books other states are offered to buy. So, your kids in North Carolina for instance...could be using the same books that the state of California is using...which includes homosexual references. Can we say absolutely insane. How is this happening?
Get involved people...I guarantee many parents have no idea of this, and would be irate if they knew. If I wanted to teach my kids about that lifestyle...I would be responsible for it, not the PUBLIC education system. I used to think private school was for the super wealthy...I now realize why parents choose to home school or put their kids in private school. It's because our government is corrupting our kids from an early age...they have NO BUSINESS teaching this to young kids. There is always hidden agendas...you better start paying attention.
For those of you who think this post is a bit extreme...my spouse is a public educator who will be teaching history this upcoming year. Yes, he was told to teach on homosexuality in his class (in regards to bullying...but no one wants or approves of their kid getting bullied; not just homosexuals) Catch my drift here...the homosexual ideology and lifestyle is infiltrating itself into a classroom near you...beware!
Sunday, May 22, 2011
SAVED,,,and the end of times
With all of the news headlines regarding the end of times...it got me thinking. (church this morning definitely contributed too). The news had been filled with predictions of the world coming to an end yesterday, May 21. That obviously did not happen...and on a side note for future reference, only God knows when He will choose for this Earth to no longer exist. That being said, we should always be ready for Judgment Day and our opportunity to meet our Lord and Savior.
Are you SAVED? As our pastor was preaching this morning, an analogy popped in my head. There are so many people in my life that would say they are "saved". While I don't know the validity of their salvation, there are some that may offer God "lip service"...but have never shown "heart service". For instance, Friend #1 simply says they are saved...and may say this several times, but yet their life does not reflect the living God at all. Perhaps they truly asked God into their heart at one point, repented, and prayed...but that appears to be the end of it. In their mind, they are saved because did those things once and they know they are forgiven from here on out.
The above paragraph is not the complete story of salvation...being a Christian is a process and lifestyle. It doesn't simply stop at the moment you accept Christ. Christianity takes work...let's be honest, the Devil doesn't stop working...and neither should our focus on God. There will always be struggles, difficulties, slip ups, sin, and so on...the difference is that we continue to ask for forgiveness, continue to fight for Kingdom work, continue to communicate to God, continue, continue, continue...
The analogy that came to mind is marriage. Yes, on your wedding day you officially entered into your marriage vows and partnership. However, that didn't stop the process of marriage did it? You don't simply have a successful marriage because you made it to the alter. Catch my drift? Marriage takes a lot of work...marriage goes through a lot of ups and downs...marriage takes communication...but marriage is more than worth it. Similar to marriage, is the idea of being "saved". Salvation is definitely a free gift from God, but it doesn't simply end there. I encourage you to continue on...I pray you come to know the living God. It is a fight worth fighting for!
Are you SAVED? As our pastor was preaching this morning, an analogy popped in my head. There are so many people in my life that would say they are "saved". While I don't know the validity of their salvation, there are some that may offer God "lip service"...but have never shown "heart service". For instance, Friend #1 simply says they are saved...and may say this several times, but yet their life does not reflect the living God at all. Perhaps they truly asked God into their heart at one point, repented, and prayed...but that appears to be the end of it. In their mind, they are saved because did those things once and they know they are forgiven from here on out.
The above paragraph is not the complete story of salvation...being a Christian is a process and lifestyle. It doesn't simply stop at the moment you accept Christ. Christianity takes work...let's be honest, the Devil doesn't stop working...and neither should our focus on God. There will always be struggles, difficulties, slip ups, sin, and so on...the difference is that we continue to ask for forgiveness, continue to fight for Kingdom work, continue to communicate to God, continue, continue, continue...
The analogy that came to mind is marriage. Yes, on your wedding day you officially entered into your marriage vows and partnership. However, that didn't stop the process of marriage did it? You don't simply have a successful marriage because you made it to the alter. Catch my drift? Marriage takes a lot of work...marriage goes through a lot of ups and downs...marriage takes communication...but marriage is more than worth it. Similar to marriage, is the idea of being "saved". Salvation is definitely a free gift from God, but it doesn't simply end there. I encourage you to continue on...I pray you come to know the living God. It is a fight worth fighting for!
Thursday, April 28, 2011
More mother nature...flooding
As if the tornadoes and severe weather were not enough, the next big thing around the Mid-South area is FLOODING. As storms have continued to hit up north, that brings rain and flooding along the Mississippi River (which runs super close to my house). Therefore, the Mississippi River is expected to be the highest it has been in something like 500 years. We aren't in danger yet, BUT there is a chance we will have to evacuate this weekend.
Along those same lines...
Below are images from Missouri...both of these are from parts of my territory.
Keep these people in your prayers too...
Along those same lines...
Below are images from Missouri...both of these are from parts of my territory.
Keep these people in your prayers too...
Doniphan, MO
Right outside of Poplar Bluff, MOTornadoes...Alabama on my mind
My heart breaks for all of those effected by the storms this past week. Obviously, Alabama wasn't the only state hit...but it did get the worse beating by far. Words can't describe what's happened. I grew up in Walker County, Alabama...which was in the middle of all the chaos. Look at the map of Alabama above (Walker County is has the #31 in red, with Jefferson County-Birmingham to the bottom right with #63, Tuscaloosa to the left side of that with #39, Cullman to the top right with #50, Phil Campbell in Franklin County #13 top left, Athens in Limestone County at the top of the state)I have so many ties to these areas...Tuscaloosa, where the U of Alabama is. I grew up going to games there, camps there, it's where my Dad was in the VA before he died. Hackelburg got wiped away (I contacted an old basketball teammate who grew up in this 1 blinking light town...her family was safe, but the town is completely gone). Cullman is an hour from where I grew up, Phil Campbell an hour from home, Arab is a little over an hour from home, Athens where one of my highschool friends live, the Birmingham area (Pleasant Grove and Pratt City) is less than an hour away, Ringold Georgia is outside Chattanooga where I went to college, I have a college friend from Rome Georgia where another one hit, and the list goes on and on.
Above is a map of all the severe weather...crazy day by far.
One image of the Tuscaloosa tornado
I believe this is Pratt City, Alabama
Image from Cullman, Alabama
more destruction**PLEASE keep these people and families in your prayers...people have lost lives, homes, property, businesses, jobs, and so much more.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Who decides the value of LIFE?
We were outside this evening with the kids, when our neighbor came home. He and his wife are in their late 20's...he has served our country in the military, she is in residency to become a specialty doctor. Somehow, he starts talking about government...which if you've read anything on here, I love getting into those conversations. I like figuring out the way people think and why. So, our neighbor makes the comment, "You would think conservatives would like the idea of the "death panels" so they could figure out where to spend and save money." I paraphrased a little bit, but that was the gist of it. He didn't like the label 'death panels'...but in a sense, that is exactly what it could be in certain circumstances.
As I told him, the government doesn't do anything well...so why would you want them to decide whose life is more valuable. Truly think about that...that is a scary thought. I think back to when my father was dying of dementia, and we had to make some tough choices. I remember the phone calls regarding the DNR (do not resuscitate) and whether we wanted to pursue a feeding tube...or, let him die a natural death (which we chose to do). Here's the deal...my family and I realized that dementia has no cure and we could not turn back the clock. BUT, my family made that decision...NOT THE GOVERNMENT.
It is such a scary thought to see how the government chooses whose life is important...we already see how they value life in the unborn. You should know how I feel about that too. Our life is God-given...it is valuable. Please don't fall into the illogical thinking as I feel like my neighbor is toying with. One day we will be old, or fragile...and I don't want the government choosing if they think I am worth it.
As I told him, the government doesn't do anything well...so why would you want them to decide whose life is more valuable. Truly think about that...that is a scary thought. I think back to when my father was dying of dementia, and we had to make some tough choices. I remember the phone calls regarding the DNR (do not resuscitate) and whether we wanted to pursue a feeding tube...or, let him die a natural death (which we chose to do). Here's the deal...my family and I realized that dementia has no cure and we could not turn back the clock. BUT, my family made that decision...NOT THE GOVERNMENT.
It is such a scary thought to see how the government chooses whose life is important...we already see how they value life in the unborn. You should know how I feel about that too. Our life is God-given...it is valuable. Please don't fall into the illogical thinking as I feel like my neighbor is toying with. One day we will be old, or fragile...and I don't want the government choosing if they think I am worth it.
Friday, April 15, 2011
God's AMAZING work...
God is amazing...as if we don't know that, but we often don't think about how HE truly knows our needs, even before we know we have a need. I hope that makes sense, but if not you will see what I mean by the end of this. So, the following is a true story that took place this week...(before I get into this, this is not to pat me on the back in any way what-so-ever...but this is completely meant to glorify our Creator God.) So, I have a friend who is in need...through a series of events, this family has a financial need. God put the thoughts of giving to this family on my heart and mind. My husband agreed and actually named the exact amount of money I was already thinking about...which those exact thoughts had to be God's plan too from the very beginning! Anyway, I sent the money out earlier in the week...only to receive a phone call later this afternoon.
It took a little while to get into the reason for this person's phone call, but it was for a "thank you & what were you thinking" kind of a comment. I explained this..."Our money is God's money. What good does it do us to have it in the bank when I know of Christian brothers and sisters in Christ who truly need it at this very moment." I meant that from the very bottom of my heart. Anything that God has allowed my family to have has all came from Him anyway. God gave my husband and I talents and skills, which have allowed us to make money over the years. All of my possessions belong to God...so in knowing that, we passed God's money along to one of His followers/believers.
Here's where the coolest part comes in...this very same person went in their garage today, only to see fluid on the floor (which had come from their vehicle). Upon checking things out, realized this wasn't a small thing and had to get it checked out by a mechanic. The price from the mechanic...the exact same amount we sent to them! Now if that doesn't rock your world, I don't know what will. God knows our needs before we even know that we have them...God is amazing and deserves our very best. Anything we have is because of Him!
It took a little while to get into the reason for this person's phone call, but it was for a "thank you & what were you thinking" kind of a comment. I explained this..."Our money is God's money. What good does it do us to have it in the bank when I know of Christian brothers and sisters in Christ who truly need it at this very moment." I meant that from the very bottom of my heart. Anything that God has allowed my family to have has all came from Him anyway. God gave my husband and I talents and skills, which have allowed us to make money over the years. All of my possessions belong to God...so in knowing that, we passed God's money along to one of His followers/believers.
Here's where the coolest part comes in...this very same person went in their garage today, only to see fluid on the floor (which had come from their vehicle). Upon checking things out, realized this wasn't a small thing and had to get it checked out by a mechanic. The price from the mechanic...the exact same amount we sent to them! Now if that doesn't rock your world, I don't know what will. God knows our needs before we even know that we have them...God is amazing and deserves our very best. Anything we have is because of Him!
Monday, April 11, 2011
France...Muslim head covering
Sorry for the hiatus, but I'm back...have you heard about France's decision/new law that states the face can not be covered up in public? Obviously, this is a law geared toward extreme Muslims who still cover their face and only show their eyes. Not all Islamic women do this, but some do. I saw part of the story on television tonight, and of course some of the Islamic community is up in arms...
why are they upset?...because of the lack of religious freedom.
Here's the crazy part for me...they (the Muslim community) gets bent out of shape here in the US when people protest the construction of their Mosque (and we do have religious freedom here in the US, so I understand) However, I find it ironic that the Muslim faith complains of religious issues when they don't allow other religions in the majority of Arabic countries. You aren't allowed to have Bibles in much of the Middle East...if you convert to Christianity, you can be killed or your family will disown you. This sounds crazy to us here in America...but there is ZERO tolerance in much of the Middle East where Islam is the mandated religion.
What I've come to realize is this...Christians and the US are considered to be non-tolerant to some, but if these groups would just look in the mirror...maybe they are the ones who aren't tolerant and want things their way too!
why are they upset?...because of the lack of religious freedom.
Here's the crazy part for me...they (the Muslim community) gets bent out of shape here in the US when people protest the construction of their Mosque (and we do have religious freedom here in the US, so I understand) However, I find it ironic that the Muslim faith complains of religious issues when they don't allow other religions in the majority of Arabic countries. You aren't allowed to have Bibles in much of the Middle East...if you convert to Christianity, you can be killed or your family will disown you. This sounds crazy to us here in America...but there is ZERO tolerance in much of the Middle East where Islam is the mandated religion.
What I've come to realize is this...Christians and the US are considered to be non-tolerant to some, but if these groups would just look in the mirror...maybe they are the ones who aren't tolerant and want things their way too!
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