Take aways from tv station and RNC

This is an important election...a very serious election. Therefore, not because of political party per se, but because of the importance of this election...I have been glued to the television to here for myself...
to hear what the Republican ticket has to say about our future with them in the White House.
I have heard a lot of contrast between their plan, vs the last 4 years. I personally think the choice is obvious...if we are in the worst econcomy since the Great Depression, and the last 4 years is worst when it ends versus where it started...how is their a choice in that?

Here's the positives for me...Huckabee was excellent tonight; Condeleezza Rice was spot on about our National Defense (that is her forte)...She literally said, "If our friends and foes do not know where the United States stand in the world, that leads to chaos" Our biggest ally in the Middle East has been Isreal (Just read through the book of Romans and you can see how and why this should be our ally).
So, why has Obama NEVER been to see one of our greatest allies?

As for the VP candidate...Paul Ryan. I can not wait for a debate between him and Biden. Can't wait!
This guys economics and number crunching are evident...and he is embracing the challenge of what's ahead and willing to provide solutions and plans to help our country. As you heard tonight...President Obama proposed a budget a while back...and got 0 votes. That's 0 votes....0 democrats and 0 republicans. So, it is very simple...do you want more of the same or do you want true change. I have too many friends that do not have steady jobs, and haven't over the last several years. People have had to go back to waiting tables, to working at movie theaters, etc....when they are used to good paying careers, not just jobs.

You also recognize the diversity that the media tries to overlook. A number of the speakers have been women, minority women at that. South Carolina governor, Condi Rice, the first Hispanic governor spoke....but here's the interesting, almost conspiracy theory aspect to her. Because we do not have cable I had to watch on whatever station was covering the RNC. PBS picked up coverage early, so I stuck with them until primetime hit NBC. What I quickly realized was this...when the Hispanic Governor came on to speak, NBC did not cover her speech. They only talked amongst their political analyst...you wouldn't have even known how important that woman is, or who she was. The only reason I knew it, was because I flipped back to PBS who actually did a pretty good job compared to NBC atleast. So, be aware when you are watching any of these events or conventions...most of these political analyst are in the Democratic camp and you have to keep this in mind.

The grass is greener where you water it...

I heard that saying (the title above...The grass is greener where you water it) not too long ago, and the more I have thought about it...the more true I realize it is. So many people think the grass is greener on the other side, that many don't take time to make the most out of where they are...
this could apply to so many aspects of life...work, family, friends, and most importantly our relationship with God. I mean it, when I am studying/reading the Bible...praying...singing Christian music...I truly feel like I am walking close to the Lord. When I get busy and stressed with life (which happens more often than I would like to admit)...I don't have that same feeling.

Before I go on, let me say this...and encourage you...please get plugged in a church that teaches the Bible. We are more than blessed with our church home...our preacher is Biblical, and truly the best I have ever learned from...combine that with our Sunday school teacher (who just got his masters of divinity as well) and it makes for some good understanding of the Bible being thrown at us.

So, from our lesson in big church today...VICTORY OVER TEMPTATION.
Why is this important...because we are always being tempted by the evil one. What tempts me, may not tempt you...and vice versa. BUT, it is important that we stay aware...and are aware of the temptations that are present, so that we don't sin and seperate ourself from God.

1. The deception over temptation (1 Cor 10:12)
2. The pervasiveness of temptation (1 Cor 10:13)
      Luke 17:1
      Three ares of temptation: (1 John 2:16)
      - Lust of the flesh
      - Lust of the eyes
     - Pride of life
3. Our victory over temptation (1 Cor 10:13)
HOW CAN WE DO THIS??? Going back to my Title...the grass is greener where you water it.
-pray  -avoid compromising situations  -Bible study  -accountability

And here were 12 ways to have victory over temptation:
1. Know that you are saved (2 Timothy 1:12)
2. Live in the Bible (Psalm 119:9-11)
3. Pray (Matt 26:41)
4. Seek God's way of escape (1 Cor 10:13)
5. Break/renounce "sins of the fathers" (Exodus 20)...for instance, things like anger, alcoholism, abuse, etc...these things usually pass through generations...and many other sins/footholds too.
6. Tear down personal strongholds of sin (2 Cor 10)
7. Draw near to God's throne of grace (Hebrews 4:15-16)
8. Ask God to guide you (Psalm 32:8)
9. Avoid evil paths (1 thess 5:22)
10. Walk in righteous paths (Psalm 23:3)
11. Dedicate members of your body to God (Romans 6:23)
12. Associate with Godly people (2 Timothy 2:22)

*The Bible will help keep you away from sin OR sin will help keep you away from the Bible*

Russian submarine in our own backyard

Have you heard...supposedly there was a RUSSIAN submarine in the Gulf of Mexico for an entire month, WITHOUT the United States knowing? IF this is true...(and I say IF, because I have only seen this on the internet AND heard about it on the radio...I have seen ZERO primetime coverage)
then this is another reason to kick this administration OUT of office. This is a national security issue...then you add the economy and everything else...we need a change big time!
This national security issue and the economy effect everyone living here...this is about moral values, this is about the general welfare of our entire nation.

chick-fil-a...did you go?

Did you go to support Chick-fil-a today? As you probably assumed...I did. I went at breakfast...but drove by a different location during the lunch hour... it was slammed!!! I am so encouraged to see fellow Christians taking a stand and refusing to be bullied. Trust me when I say...if you take a stand, you will be persecuted. God gave us a free will to choose and decide for ourselves...it is a beautiful thing, but can obviously be scary too. Here's my parting thought... notice the difference... what did the free speech/Christians do to pledge their support?...they/we simply showed up and bought a product...in contrast, what do the homosexual activist plan to do Friday at the same family friendly location...kiss eachother. How classy! What I have learned from personal experience is this...those claiming the Christian community is intolerant, do the very same thing they accuse us of. It's their way or the highway...and in fact, are the very ones bullying Christians. Ironic huh?