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).
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
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.
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