Be Careful What You Wish For
Lots of things in life happen when we least expect them, and while many are for our own good, sometimes our calculated goals can lead toward misfortune. Sometimes we see clearly and other times we tint the vision to suit our own needs. When the path taken forks off, choices will not wait for indecisiveness. Getting out alive is not the objective here, its living this life to the fullest.
Wherever one door slams closed another one opens up. Opportunities abound when we have our freedom and motivation to succeed. The series of moments that make up our lives continues ever onward and upward completing the Big Picture. Friendships make the difference between a mundane existence and potential happiness. True love is the greatest gift of all.
Possibilities are endless to find beauty or ugliness in this life, I will just try to remove all the negative thoughts from inside my brain and see what happens next. Working harder to get to my goal is a good first step. And when I get there how could I ever say or think anything other than...God is Great!
Friday, June 27, 2008
Sunday, June 15, 2008
OUR FATHER
Our Father which art in heaven,
Hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come.
Thy will be done in earth,
as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
Forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
Lead us not into temptation,
But deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory,
for ever. Amen.
Our Father which art in heaven,
Hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come.
Thy will be done in earth,
as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
Forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
Lead us not into temptation,
But deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory,
for ever. Amen.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
A Setback for the Whitehouse?
The news reports state the supreme court activism in todays decision was a setback for the President, the administration, or conservatism in general. I see it just a little more in depth, I see it as a setback for the rule of Law and Order, a setback for all Americans, and a victory for Terrorists captured in battle. The Geneva conventions are afforded to armies and soldiers who follow those rules. How can we give protections to combatants who have no ethical code of conduct, no flag, no country, and no mercy for anyone whom they may capture? I am afraid our very decency is what will be our demise in the end. I see it as a conundrum that the political parties who are supposed to be working together, see political points scored as more important than upholding their sworn duty to protect our country and defeat the enemies of the free world.
Where do they think the logical end of this decision will reside? It's not as if our court system is not already burdened by a whole lot of wasted time, frivolous lawsuits, appeals and continuances ad naseum, and miscarried justice. I guess when we look back at this Presidential election that will be where we either lose the battle or hold our ground on reigning in the judicial Activists that would overcome the ability of we the people to have a say in our Laws. For the next President of the United States will most likely have the opportunity to appoint 3 justices who will either be strict constructionists whe revere the constitution or activists who will take it upon themselves to legislate from the bench Laws and dictates that would never pass Democratically held elections.
I believe the appointment of supreme court judges to be the linch pin in where our country goes in the election of 2008. Think about it before you cast a vote for hope and change to a guy who can't even surround himself with decent law abiding people who really love this country. The hipocrisy that swirls around Barack Obama will only be magnified as he gets elected President of the United States.
Another thing I have noted is that the news articles that talk of releasing these criminals never state that a certain percentage end up back on the battlefield. I wonder why?
The news reports state the supreme court activism in todays decision was a setback for the President, the administration, or conservatism in general. I see it just a little more in depth, I see it as a setback for the rule of Law and Order, a setback for all Americans, and a victory for Terrorists captured in battle. The Geneva conventions are afforded to armies and soldiers who follow those rules. How can we give protections to combatants who have no ethical code of conduct, no flag, no country, and no mercy for anyone whom they may capture? I am afraid our very decency is what will be our demise in the end. I see it as a conundrum that the political parties who are supposed to be working together, see political points scored as more important than upholding their sworn duty to protect our country and defeat the enemies of the free world.
Where do they think the logical end of this decision will reside? It's not as if our court system is not already burdened by a whole lot of wasted time, frivolous lawsuits, appeals and continuances ad naseum, and miscarried justice. I guess when we look back at this Presidential election that will be where we either lose the battle or hold our ground on reigning in the judicial Activists that would overcome the ability of we the people to have a say in our Laws. For the next President of the United States will most likely have the opportunity to appoint 3 justices who will either be strict constructionists whe revere the constitution or activists who will take it upon themselves to legislate from the bench Laws and dictates that would never pass Democratically held elections.
I believe the appointment of supreme court judges to be the linch pin in where our country goes in the election of 2008. Think about it before you cast a vote for hope and change to a guy who can't even surround himself with decent law abiding people who really love this country. The hipocrisy that swirls around Barack Obama will only be magnified as he gets elected President of the United States.
Another thing I have noted is that the news articles that talk of releasing these criminals never state that a certain percentage end up back on the battlefield. I wonder why?
Monday, June 09, 2008
Which Way do we Go??
At the crossroads we slow down, and take a look around. If we are smart we see in reality. Hope for change can bring change all right, but what if it's not the change you bargained for? What if we have been led to the destiny we always feared and would never have chosen on our own? Would we go if we knew it was supposed to become so difficult? I think no, but the prophets said so.
Sooner or later the world will take that last turn for the worst and Gods' Judgement will descend like a curse.
Where will we be?
Free?
I believe in the prophecy that states in Heaven there will be a war. And in the end it will come down on us all. We make choices and set stages,
Let thy will be done! Oh Heavenly Father. You are the potter and we are just the clay.
At the crossroads we slow down, and take a look around. If we are smart we see in reality. Hope for change can bring change all right, but what if it's not the change you bargained for? What if we have been led to the destiny we always feared and would never have chosen on our own? Would we go if we knew it was supposed to become so difficult? I think no, but the prophets said so.
Sooner or later the world will take that last turn for the worst and Gods' Judgement will descend like a curse.
Where will we be?
Free?
I believe in the prophecy that states in Heaven there will be a war. And in the end it will come down on us all. We make choices and set stages,
Let thy will be done! Oh Heavenly Father. You are the potter and we are just the clay.
Thursday, June 05, 2008
D Day
Lets go back 64 years and see what happened then. And where we have come to get to our present day situation. I try to watch one of my all time favorite movies every year on this grim anniversary. Saving Private Ryan is an Amazing tale of bravery and heroism, revolving around the invasion of Normandy June 6, 1944. Steven Spielberg captured all of the horrors and heroics of a battle that had to be won. I cannot imagine how those soldiers went on and defeated that enemy. So many didn't finish the task, but it took all of them to complete that mission, especially those who died, they put down their lives so others could do what they had to do. That was the nature of that kind of warfare, so many tragedies, so much wasted lives. It makes me sad for the loss but so very proud of the honorable sacrifice, words cannot express my gratitude. We owe our way of life to what others have done and continue to do even to this very day. That kind of bravery is something I hold in the highest regard, it somehow makes sense in a senseless kind of way.
Throughout all time we humans have had wars, it seems as inevitable as the seasons. But to be fighting on the right side of the war is the key. I can see defending your homeland or other people, what I cannot see is going to war to conquer and take something thst belongs to someone else. So tere is always something justifiable and somethings not justifiable about war. I wonder if it has something to do with the transmigration of souls in and out of the earth plane. Why does it have to happen? Where does the impetus come from for leaders to lead their people out to where there is danger and death for so many? I know the answer but I still wonder why and how these kings answer the call of the Devil to go out and create war. And in this day and age we cannot sit back and wait for an overt sign, all signs and antagonistic rhetoric must be taken as seriously as a heart attack.
Lets go back 64 years and see what happened then. And where we have come to get to our present day situation. I try to watch one of my all time favorite movies every year on this grim anniversary. Saving Private Ryan is an Amazing tale of bravery and heroism, revolving around the invasion of Normandy June 6, 1944. Steven Spielberg captured all of the horrors and heroics of a battle that had to be won. I cannot imagine how those soldiers went on and defeated that enemy. So many didn't finish the task, but it took all of them to complete that mission, especially those who died, they put down their lives so others could do what they had to do. That was the nature of that kind of warfare, so many tragedies, so much wasted lives. It makes me sad for the loss but so very proud of the honorable sacrifice, words cannot express my gratitude. We owe our way of life to what others have done and continue to do even to this very day. That kind of bravery is something I hold in the highest regard, it somehow makes sense in a senseless kind of way.
Throughout all time we humans have had wars, it seems as inevitable as the seasons. But to be fighting on the right side of the war is the key. I can see defending your homeland or other people, what I cannot see is going to war to conquer and take something thst belongs to someone else. So tere is always something justifiable and somethings not justifiable about war. I wonder if it has something to do with the transmigration of souls in and out of the earth plane. Why does it have to happen? Where does the impetus come from for leaders to lead their people out to where there is danger and death for so many? I know the answer but I still wonder why and how these kings answer the call of the Devil to go out and create war. And in this day and age we cannot sit back and wait for an overt sign, all signs and antagonistic rhetoric must be taken as seriously as a heart attack.
Monday, June 02, 2008
World NewsWatch June 2, 2008 A.D.
When you can't think of anything to do, just do anything. Maybe only the good intentions will get noticed, not the unintended consequences.
Buying time is what the Islamascists are attempting all the way around. When their desire is reached, they will rear their headup and say "Here I am!"
Whats good for the goose is good for the gander. Maybe if more of these guys tasted the fruits of lying and ruining others there would be less lawsuits out there. I kinda doubt it, though, that is how they make their living.
I wonder if they are going to the food summit looking for a free meal. Both these leaders, Mugabe and Ahmadinajhad, have created disastrous economies within their own countries and now are what? Hoping the world will come in and save them? I don't know, it seems right to have outrage directed at 2 of the most disruptive forces in the world today. I suppose when a leader says ridiculous things to get attention,they must continually up the ante. But it's clear Ahmadinajhad has an overarching goal, and will not quit.
In passing: Ives St.Laurent, Bo Diddley. On the mend Theodore Edward Kennedy, Kelsey Grammar.
Top Honors and even a little dishonor. This young soldier gave everything he had to give for his friends, and these friends of ours gave a little and decided to quit when the going gets tough. And that going is back home in politic world, not in the real world of the war, where Australia was very brave, stalwart, and helpful, but hardly taking casualties.
Could any man this close to the Presidency be this unqualified? Barack Obama is a study in political expediency. He is a day late and a dollar short every step of his press conferences. The softballs that the reporters throw him still somehow manage to trip him up and turn him into a stammering, woebegone, unprepared, reciter of notes. Obama had to wait all the way until the racist tilt of his church was more than any silver tongued apologist could gloss over. He sat in the pew for 20 years and watched his fellow parishoners clap and cheer the racist diatribes the pastors and guests blasted from the pulpit with politically charged rantings that can only divide. For a man who could by his very heritage unite the races, Barack Obama is in no position to do this since he only views himself from his black side. Of course this is Democrat Party politics 101, being a member of a minority group gives one a leg up in all internal party politics. But being POTUS is being president of all Americans not just the ones who brought you into power. B.O. cannot unite, his judgement has always been clouded by political steps over right and wrong. If the people of the United States elect this man President we will surely deserve whatever comes from it, which I for one can only see bad tidings.
If these guys rage could be bottled there would be enough power to fuel the whole world. It's unbelievable to me that one simple incident can continue to vex a whole culture. And its telling how violence is the quickest outlet these perverters of Gods laws and justice twist and impale their souls on to their eternal destruction.
I have to hand it to Hillary, she is plucky and seems to have backbone. But the Clinton thing is so indelibly stained on my brain, disgust comes to the surface first. I do think Hillary would be a far better President than Barack but would still damage our country greatly. Hillary would most likely be able to stand far stronger than Barack in the world at large, but both these pacifists scare the Hell out of me.
When you can't think of anything to do, just do anything. Maybe only the good intentions will get noticed, not the unintended consequences.
Buying time is what the Islamascists are attempting all the way around. When their desire is reached, they will rear their headup and say "Here I am!"
Whats good for the goose is good for the gander. Maybe if more of these guys tasted the fruits of lying and ruining others there would be less lawsuits out there. I kinda doubt it, though, that is how they make their living.
I wonder if they are going to the food summit looking for a free meal. Both these leaders, Mugabe and Ahmadinajhad, have created disastrous economies within their own countries and now are what? Hoping the world will come in and save them? I don't know, it seems right to have outrage directed at 2 of the most disruptive forces in the world today. I suppose when a leader says ridiculous things to get attention,they must continually up the ante. But it's clear Ahmadinajhad has an overarching goal, and will not quit.
In passing: Ives St.Laurent, Bo Diddley. On the mend Theodore Edward Kennedy, Kelsey Grammar.
Top Honors and even a little dishonor. This young soldier gave everything he had to give for his friends, and these friends of ours gave a little and decided to quit when the going gets tough. And that going is back home in politic world, not in the real world of the war, where Australia was very brave, stalwart, and helpful, but hardly taking casualties.
Could any man this close to the Presidency be this unqualified? Barack Obama is a study in political expediency. He is a day late and a dollar short every step of his press conferences. The softballs that the reporters throw him still somehow manage to trip him up and turn him into a stammering, woebegone, unprepared, reciter of notes. Obama had to wait all the way until the racist tilt of his church was more than any silver tongued apologist could gloss over. He sat in the pew for 20 years and watched his fellow parishoners clap and cheer the racist diatribes the pastors and guests blasted from the pulpit with politically charged rantings that can only divide. For a man who could by his very heritage unite the races, Barack Obama is in no position to do this since he only views himself from his black side. Of course this is Democrat Party politics 101, being a member of a minority group gives one a leg up in all internal party politics. But being POTUS is being president of all Americans not just the ones who brought you into power. B.O. cannot unite, his judgement has always been clouded by political steps over right and wrong. If the people of the United States elect this man President we will surely deserve whatever comes from it, which I for one can only see bad tidings.
If these guys rage could be bottled there would be enough power to fuel the whole world. It's unbelievable to me that one simple incident can continue to vex a whole culture. And its telling how violence is the quickest outlet these perverters of Gods laws and justice twist and impale their souls on to their eternal destruction.
I have to hand it to Hillary, she is plucky and seems to have backbone. But the Clinton thing is so indelibly stained on my brain, disgust comes to the surface first. I do think Hillary would be a far better President than Barack but would still damage our country greatly. Hillary would most likely be able to stand far stronger than Barack in the world at large, but both these pacifists scare the Hell out of me.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Another Realization
Its like just realizing that you are still alive.
Its like waking up and realizing you are in love.
Its like pretending you are who you really are.
Its like understanding we are not really alone.
Its like imagining the most perfect day.
Its like having the right thing to say.
Its like time standing still for a minute.
Its like the stars in the sky, infinite.
Its like letting nature take over its course.
Its like getting power straight from the source.
Its like acknowledging your limits are safe.
Like new friends, good friends, Old friends
Like new learning, good wisdom, Old school
Its like serendipity dealing an ace.
Its like dreaming big dreams that come true.
Its like wide open skies ever so blue.
Its like a friend at the door unexpected.
Its like when the flowers suddenly bloom.
Its like undertsanding God's promises are true.
Its like the sunset at the beach in the summertime.
Its like watching all the children getting along.
Its like Christmas everyday, peace in every way.
Its like every good thought i have ever had.
Its like the caress of velvet, touching my soul.
Its like the simplicity of watching a ball roll.
Its like a Redwood forest shrouded in a thick cool fog.
Its like the sound of a bell signalling dinner time.
Its like a huge crowd gathered in one accord.
Its like the arrow hitting the bullseye from 100 paces.
Its like the answer to your most vexing question.
Its like a friendly smile from a stranger and a wave hello.
Its like my child appreciating my sacrifice for them.
Its like a kiss from the one you really want.
Its like the answer to all my prayers.
Like heaven on Earth, just one more day.
Like every holiday celebrated on your birthday, today.
Its like just realizing that you are still alive.
Its like waking up and realizing you are in love.
Its like pretending you are who you really are.
Its like understanding we are not really alone.
Its like imagining the most perfect day.
Its like having the right thing to say.
Its like time standing still for a minute.
Its like the stars in the sky, infinite.
Its like letting nature take over its course.
Its like getting power straight from the source.
Its like acknowledging your limits are safe.
Like new friends, good friends, Old friends
Like new learning, good wisdom, Old school
Its like serendipity dealing an ace.
Its like dreaming big dreams that come true.
Its like wide open skies ever so blue.
Its like a friend at the door unexpected.
Its like when the flowers suddenly bloom.
Its like undertsanding God's promises are true.
Its like the sunset at the beach in the summertime.
Its like watching all the children getting along.
Its like Christmas everyday, peace in every way.
Its like every good thought i have ever had.
Its like the caress of velvet, touching my soul.
Its like the simplicity of watching a ball roll.
Its like a Redwood forest shrouded in a thick cool fog.
Its like the sound of a bell signalling dinner time.
Its like a huge crowd gathered in one accord.
Its like the arrow hitting the bullseye from 100 paces.
Its like the answer to your most vexing question.
Its like a friendly smile from a stranger and a wave hello.
Its like my child appreciating my sacrifice for them.
Its like a kiss from the one you really want.
Its like the answer to all my prayers.
Like heaven on Earth, just one more day.
Like every holiday celebrated on your birthday, today.
Friday, May 30, 2008
The War of the Worlds
The new spaceship/rover has landed, what an awesome feat of engineering. I wish it hadnt taken me 30+ years to gain the appreciation for such amazing thinking ability. If I would have realized such feats were truly achievable maybe I would have studied harder. Future inventors and scientists have to be captivated by what they are being taught. If a person really wants to do something I don't see anyhting stopping them but their own selves.
Goals and accomplishments.
I wonder if the Dimensions are allways aligned or if there could be planetary, and magnetic warbling or shuffling. Maybe on other worlds life is smaller than we can see, or larger throughout the whole universe than we could ever comprehend.
The new spaceship/rover has landed, what an awesome feat of engineering. I wish it hadnt taken me 30+ years to gain the appreciation for such amazing thinking ability. If I would have realized such feats were truly achievable maybe I would have studied harder. Future inventors and scientists have to be captivated by what they are being taught. If a person really wants to do something I don't see anyhting stopping them but their own selves.
Goals and accomplishments.
I wonder if the Dimensions are allways aligned or if there could be planetary, and magnetic warbling or shuffling. Maybe on other worlds life is smaller than we can see, or larger throughout the whole universe than we could ever comprehend.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
It's Survival of the Fittest
The pain at the pump, economic slow downs, wars against enemies, education, relationships, physical ailments, mental health and stability, all that gets put upon us by the news, all that stuff has a flip side. And the flip side is not always good or bad. Sometimes it just is what it is. Self preservation and the survival mechanism is the most powerful force in nature, and mountains will move if they must.
I look at my concerns as stated above and I see a temporal, short sighted, mired in the day to day tussle, person who cannot break the chains of the world. I cannot get to a bigger picture because I'm hanging on to some false hopes. I want the world to stay the same but somehow start working for me. I need a break that it seems like others are always getting. Like a good, easy job, or a nice loyal customer who only wants to be fair. The never ending competition and swirling forces that atrophy my profession will either kill me or make me stronger. Maybe on the inside I am stronger, but on the outside I dont always feel I am increasing in power.
Things change and also stay the same, I feel I must worry my way through this life. Even though I am aware of the pitfalls I fall right into every one. I feel as if when I am not worrying I am not caring as much as I should. It really is pathetic, but I can't help myself. The feeling of being alone even as others are around continually haunts me. I have taken the key to freedom from these thoughts yet somehow I find myself back inside that prison. I do look for a saviour perhaps everywhere but right where He is. I do pray for help, and I always get help.
Why isn't it ever enough?
The pain at the pump, economic slow downs, wars against enemies, education, relationships, physical ailments, mental health and stability, all that gets put upon us by the news, all that stuff has a flip side. And the flip side is not always good or bad. Sometimes it just is what it is. Self preservation and the survival mechanism is the most powerful force in nature, and mountains will move if they must.
I look at my concerns as stated above and I see a temporal, short sighted, mired in the day to day tussle, person who cannot break the chains of the world. I cannot get to a bigger picture because I'm hanging on to some false hopes. I want the world to stay the same but somehow start working for me. I need a break that it seems like others are always getting. Like a good, easy job, or a nice loyal customer who only wants to be fair. The never ending competition and swirling forces that atrophy my profession will either kill me or make me stronger. Maybe on the inside I am stronger, but on the outside I dont always feel I am increasing in power.
Things change and also stay the same, I feel I must worry my way through this life. Even though I am aware of the pitfalls I fall right into every one. I feel as if when I am not worrying I am not caring as much as I should. It really is pathetic, but I can't help myself. The feeling of being alone even as others are around continually haunts me. I have taken the key to freedom from these thoughts yet somehow I find myself back inside that prison. I do look for a saviour perhaps everywhere but right where He is. I do pray for help, and I always get help.
Why isn't it ever enough?
Monday, May 26, 2008
Happy Memorial Day
A day to honor the defenders of freedom who made the ultimate sacrifice. A day to remember those who serve, and what could happen, what does happen, whether we are aware or not.
The respect the men and women deserve is of the highest honor. They are out there really doing the jobs that most Americans won't, can't, or are just too scared to do. The necessity of each individual skirmish can and will be debated, but what cannot be debated is... this is the front line of the defense of our Country and our Freedom.
A day to honor the defenders of freedom who made the ultimate sacrifice. A day to remember those who serve, and what could happen, what does happen, whether we are aware or not.
The respect the men and women deserve is of the highest honor. They are out there really doing the jobs that most Americans won't, can't, or are just too scared to do. The necessity of each individual skirmish can and will be debated, but what cannot be debated is... this is the front line of the defense of our Country and our Freedom.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
World NewsWatch May 18, 2008 A.D.
It's a full frontal affront to Barack Obama. President Bush's speech at the Knesset was long overdue, I believe, even before Barack gave his Democrat wowing speech at the 2004 convention. But here we finally got some clarity on appeasement and who should jump out of their thin skins and prove it really is upfront in their minds? Democrats! Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Dick Shumer, Chuck Durbin, Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi and etc. ad nauseum. So Bush states the obvious to the Israelis, can,t the Democrat Party Hierarchy see that Israel is on the front lines in this Global War on Terrorists and the Nations that harbour them? They must stay strong, too, and they are battling complacency, war weariness, and appeasers in their midst. Then there is all of Europe and we know how they have dealt with existential threats in the past. It's funny that the Democrats immediately take these words personally. And Barack Obama says he would be tough in his "Talks" to Ahmadinajhad and Nasralla and their ilk, like JFK was 'tough' and Reagan was 'tough', well Reagan did appease, they were fighting a more direct threat of Soviet expansionism, and talking only gives enemies time when thats why they want to talk. And JFK was perceived as weak and his vacillating caused the cuban missile crisis which to his credit he found the strength to stand up against. So if Obama wants to compare his foreign policy to those two we really are in a world of hurt, so to speak, if someone as unqualified as Barack Obama gets elected President of the United States.
The Teddy Kennedy deathwatch is on? I know a lot of left-tilting freedom chokers celebrated the passings of Charleton Heston, William F. Buckley Jr., the Rev. Jerry Falwell, and would welcome the passing of President Bush, Karl Rove , or Dick Cheney, but rejoicing in the calamity of others is a very evil mindset to engage in. I care not at all for Theodore Edward Kennedy, however I think discrediting his bad policy is much more beneficial to my life than his life ending. I will pray for this man who I almost completely disagree with on all matters moral and political, hoping for his long life and health and his awakening into a conservative thoughtful leader. I know there is little chance for that, but I will earmark my prayer with that condition.
Maybe it was an unwise move but somehow i can't think that using a Koran for target practice is much more than a nutty gesture of irreverence by an individual. What do you suppose these Islamic 'Holy' men do to the Bible?
The Peoples Republic of California has heard the fiat from our rulers, four black robed activists. These autocrats have proclaimed to the state that voting on an issue is worthless. Just like proposition 187 the people have spoken and unelected, practically unimpeachable, Lawyers and descendants of Lawyers have re-written the code of Life. In this state we already had civil unions, with all the rights that married people have as to property and legal issues. But the Homosexual Lobby wants more, they feel they can gain credibility and perhaps even whitewash the stain of their sin with the blessing of Government. I really don't care what the Homosexuals call their cohabitational legal status. It is their rights as Americans to do what they want, as long as they dont interfere with anyone else. They don't need to call it marriage because marriage is between a man and a woman and sacred and a pillar of society. Marriage is for family and a homosexual person does have the right to get "married", although that would be to someone of the opposite sex, and they have rejected that. So go ahead and enjoy the civil unions, and let men and women marry each other, it sounds so simple but when you add the subversive tactics of the enemy of God this is what you get. Painful parsings of the language and text of our Laws that don't illuminate, they only create shadow areas for sinners to hide. We have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, but to be saved means to repent, to ask forgiveness, not to change definitions so you are now with the mainstream. There is a slippery slope that humankind continues to flirt with and one day we will wonder where all decency and goodness has gone. When Judges get to make Laws eventually we will have more judges making laws more people disagree with and then there will be real trouble in Paradise.
It's a full frontal affront to Barack Obama. President Bush's speech at the Knesset was long overdue, I believe, even before Barack gave his Democrat wowing speech at the 2004 convention. But here we finally got some clarity on appeasement and who should jump out of their thin skins and prove it really is upfront in their minds? Democrats! Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Dick Shumer, Chuck Durbin, Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi and etc. ad nauseum. So Bush states the obvious to the Israelis, can,t the Democrat Party Hierarchy see that Israel is on the front lines in this Global War on Terrorists and the Nations that harbour them? They must stay strong, too, and they are battling complacency, war weariness, and appeasers in their midst. Then there is all of Europe and we know how they have dealt with existential threats in the past. It's funny that the Democrats immediately take these words personally. And Barack Obama says he would be tough in his "Talks" to Ahmadinajhad and Nasralla and their ilk, like JFK was 'tough' and Reagan was 'tough', well Reagan did appease, they were fighting a more direct threat of Soviet expansionism, and talking only gives enemies time when thats why they want to talk. And JFK was perceived as weak and his vacillating caused the cuban missile crisis which to his credit he found the strength to stand up against. So if Obama wants to compare his foreign policy to those two we really are in a world of hurt, so to speak, if someone as unqualified as Barack Obama gets elected President of the United States.
The Teddy Kennedy deathwatch is on? I know a lot of left-tilting freedom chokers celebrated the passings of Charleton Heston, William F. Buckley Jr., the Rev. Jerry Falwell, and would welcome the passing of President Bush, Karl Rove , or Dick Cheney, but rejoicing in the calamity of others is a very evil mindset to engage in. I care not at all for Theodore Edward Kennedy, however I think discrediting his bad policy is much more beneficial to my life than his life ending. I will pray for this man who I almost completely disagree with on all matters moral and political, hoping for his long life and health and his awakening into a conservative thoughtful leader. I know there is little chance for that, but I will earmark my prayer with that condition.
Maybe it was an unwise move but somehow i can't think that using a Koran for target practice is much more than a nutty gesture of irreverence by an individual. What do you suppose these Islamic 'Holy' men do to the Bible?
The Peoples Republic of California has heard the fiat from our rulers, four black robed activists. These autocrats have proclaimed to the state that voting on an issue is worthless. Just like proposition 187 the people have spoken and unelected, practically unimpeachable, Lawyers and descendants of Lawyers have re-written the code of Life. In this state we already had civil unions, with all the rights that married people have as to property and legal issues. But the Homosexual Lobby wants more, they feel they can gain credibility and perhaps even whitewash the stain of their sin with the blessing of Government. I really don't care what the Homosexuals call their cohabitational legal status. It is their rights as Americans to do what they want, as long as they dont interfere with anyone else. They don't need to call it marriage because marriage is between a man and a woman and sacred and a pillar of society. Marriage is for family and a homosexual person does have the right to get "married", although that would be to someone of the opposite sex, and they have rejected that. So go ahead and enjoy the civil unions, and let men and women marry each other, it sounds so simple but when you add the subversive tactics of the enemy of God this is what you get. Painful parsings of the language and text of our Laws that don't illuminate, they only create shadow areas for sinners to hide. We have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, but to be saved means to repent, to ask forgiveness, not to change definitions so you are now with the mainstream. There is a slippery slope that humankind continues to flirt with and one day we will wonder where all decency and goodness has gone. When Judges get to make Laws eventually we will have more judges making laws more people disagree with and then there will be real trouble in Paradise.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Faith Is...
~Believing everything will be ok when you can't do anything more.~
~Trusting in God to do what he said.~
~Knowing the difference between want and need.~
~The most powerful force in nature.~
~The foundation on which we build our lives.~
~The very glue that holds civilization together.~
~Precious.~
~What gets tested first.~
~What must hold up to the end.~
~Not supposed to be so easily shaken.~
~Believing everything will be ok when you can't do anything more.~
~Trusting in God to do what he said.~
~Knowing the difference between want and need.~
~The most powerful force in nature.~
~The foundation on which we build our lives.~
~The very glue that holds civilization together.~
~Precious.~
~What gets tested first.~
~What must hold up to the end.~
~Not supposed to be so easily shaken.~
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Breaking Down the Barricades
As one hurdle in life is passed the next presents itself. I must have the confidence to move past the last and onto the next. Could all my energy focus on the tasks at hand with the ultimate goal remaining in sight? Getting to the goal no matter what? I don't want to get bogged down in self pity or remorse. Of course, theres always a hunger for more. But not being greedy by nature helps me to have the necessary patience to wait until times are right.
It really is about power, the power needed to withstand setbacks, mental power to stay above the storms. Serenity really is at the end of the rainbow and only stability provides the path. If my career can generate the vehicle to go where I need to go, I have chosen the right path. Working harder than I have ever worked is the answer to get farther than I have ever been. The good things in life are out there waiting for those willing to do what they must to get their reward. I know I have the strength to do what it takes to succeed, and to be with who God has sent to me. I must only take hold of the faith I keep lacking. God has always provided and He will always provide, I know this, but I doubt. I stop focusing on God and start looking at the creation, the wonder and the beauty, the pain and despair. It all scares me, but I love it to death, all the same, I know I am blessed.
Life really does beat us down bit by bit, fraction by fraction until we are under six feet below. But energy is what it takes to combat this malaise. And that's why people that suck energy are so important to avoid. Black holes that swallow whole galaxies. I have thought I was strong enough to help, now I wonder if I was even half as strong as I thought I was. The vacuum moves in one direction only. At some point letting go is the only way to save yourself. Ties that commit us to each other are not quite as strong as the tie that binds us to life. And I will find the strong nexus and remain.
An old friend in trouble clouds my minds eye. I can't make anyone do what they must do to survive. If they can't see for themselves, why would they need my eyes? If I had burned so many bridges and opportunities, I doubt I would care about anything, really. Two friends whose paths crossed the same lines 30 years ago, now are perpendicular and headed away from each other. I have nothing left but prayers for the lost souls who won't help themselves.
I have to look after my own wayward soul. I guess I fear everybodies problems could become my own, and they can, if I let that happen.
May the Lord have Mercy!
As one hurdle in life is passed the next presents itself. I must have the confidence to move past the last and onto the next. Could all my energy focus on the tasks at hand with the ultimate goal remaining in sight? Getting to the goal no matter what? I don't want to get bogged down in self pity or remorse. Of course, theres always a hunger for more. But not being greedy by nature helps me to have the necessary patience to wait until times are right.
It really is about power, the power needed to withstand setbacks, mental power to stay above the storms. Serenity really is at the end of the rainbow and only stability provides the path. If my career can generate the vehicle to go where I need to go, I have chosen the right path. Working harder than I have ever worked is the answer to get farther than I have ever been. The good things in life are out there waiting for those willing to do what they must to get their reward. I know I have the strength to do what it takes to succeed, and to be with who God has sent to me. I must only take hold of the faith I keep lacking. God has always provided and He will always provide, I know this, but I doubt. I stop focusing on God and start looking at the creation, the wonder and the beauty, the pain and despair. It all scares me, but I love it to death, all the same, I know I am blessed.
Life really does beat us down bit by bit, fraction by fraction until we are under six feet below. But energy is what it takes to combat this malaise. And that's why people that suck energy are so important to avoid. Black holes that swallow whole galaxies. I have thought I was strong enough to help, now I wonder if I was even half as strong as I thought I was. The vacuum moves in one direction only. At some point letting go is the only way to save yourself. Ties that commit us to each other are not quite as strong as the tie that binds us to life. And I will find the strong nexus and remain.
An old friend in trouble clouds my minds eye. I can't make anyone do what they must do to survive. If they can't see for themselves, why would they need my eyes? If I had burned so many bridges and opportunities, I doubt I would care about anything, really. Two friends whose paths crossed the same lines 30 years ago, now are perpendicular and headed away from each other. I have nothing left but prayers for the lost souls who won't help themselves.
I have to look after my own wayward soul. I guess I fear everybodies problems could become my own, and they can, if I let that happen.
May the Lord have Mercy!
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Racing for a Cure
This morning is the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Sacramento. My daughter and I will go and walk it together, wishing we could do more to stop this terrible disease. My own mother passed away from Breast cancer 9 years ago and her mother when she was just a kid. It's time to stop this dreadful killer before anybody elses loved ones have to fight and families are torn apart. I know there are so many cancers and other diseases out there that we have to dedicate ourselves as human beings to eradicate, but this particular affliction has caused a lot of damage directly to my family and I worry for my 2 daughters. I know in the future there will be a cure, advances have already been made and the survivors are able to live better longer lives in complete remission.
Janice Roberta Stepp was a wonderful woman, who lived a very tough life. She made a lot of bad choices in the men in her life and I know that caused her some suffering. She also found Jesus, and that comforts and encourages me like nothing else she could have done. She lost her mother when she was just a kid, and did a lot to take care of her father and her two brothers, while she needed someone to take care of her. She never got a high enough education that could have propelled her beyond the need to have men take care of her, men she apparently could not see into their hearts and find a good one. After she had a baby girl, Loretta, her first man (husband?)___ St. John left her. Then she got pregnant by another guy, Donald Stevenson(military), and he didn't even stick around long enough to see me born. Well Janice made a decision to have the baby(yay)and give him up for adoption. The heartache this must have caused her lasted the rest of her life. She had another boy by another guy and she did keep Eddie, who became a dependent on her and ceaselessly made her cry for him, because he needed more help than she could ever provide by herself. Finally Mr. Stepp came into her life and she found a man who would stick by her. They had a son, Arthur, who embodied all her sons in one person. Art was smart, not self destructive, and he was there. Janice continued to take care of her younger brother right up until she died. Diagnosed with breast cancer at a relatively young age Janice beat it back and got it into remission. She got to see her Grandchildren born to Loretta and I know that was a pure joy to her heart. Then the cancer came back and spread to her skin and bones and would not give up this time. But Janice held on long enough to get to meet the son she had to give up at birth. She met me as she started fighting the cancer again and got to know that she was having another grandchild, a granddaughter. I sent her a lot of pictures and many letters, as the cancer took its toll. I thought I had more time. I never realized she would be gone in a few short years, that I could replace the false hope and subsequent loss I gave her of another grandchild, with the good news of another pregnancy, our baby girl, Veronica Rose. So today I will honor the suffering of this dear soul who was tormented throughout her life with small (actually great)joys and huge pain. The tears are so close to the surface I am sure this will not be the last time I cry today.
This morning is the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Sacramento. My daughter and I will go and walk it together, wishing we could do more to stop this terrible disease. My own mother passed away from Breast cancer 9 years ago and her mother when she was just a kid. It's time to stop this dreadful killer before anybody elses loved ones have to fight and families are torn apart. I know there are so many cancers and other diseases out there that we have to dedicate ourselves as human beings to eradicate, but this particular affliction has caused a lot of damage directly to my family and I worry for my 2 daughters. I know in the future there will be a cure, advances have already been made and the survivors are able to live better longer lives in complete remission.
Janice Roberta Stepp was a wonderful woman, who lived a very tough life. She made a lot of bad choices in the men in her life and I know that caused her some suffering. She also found Jesus, and that comforts and encourages me like nothing else she could have done. She lost her mother when she was just a kid, and did a lot to take care of her father and her two brothers, while she needed someone to take care of her. She never got a high enough education that could have propelled her beyond the need to have men take care of her, men she apparently could not see into their hearts and find a good one. After she had a baby girl, Loretta, her first man (husband?)___ St. John left her. Then she got pregnant by another guy, Donald Stevenson(military), and he didn't even stick around long enough to see me born. Well Janice made a decision to have the baby(yay)and give him up for adoption. The heartache this must have caused her lasted the rest of her life. She had another boy by another guy and she did keep Eddie, who became a dependent on her and ceaselessly made her cry for him, because he needed more help than she could ever provide by herself. Finally Mr. Stepp came into her life and she found a man who would stick by her. They had a son, Arthur, who embodied all her sons in one person. Art was smart, not self destructive, and he was there. Janice continued to take care of her younger brother right up until she died. Diagnosed with breast cancer at a relatively young age Janice beat it back and got it into remission. She got to see her Grandchildren born to Loretta and I know that was a pure joy to her heart. Then the cancer came back and spread to her skin and bones and would not give up this time. But Janice held on long enough to get to meet the son she had to give up at birth. She met me as she started fighting the cancer again and got to know that she was having another grandchild, a granddaughter. I sent her a lot of pictures and many letters, as the cancer took its toll. I thought I had more time. I never realized she would be gone in a few short years, that I could replace the false hope and subsequent loss I gave her of another grandchild, with the good news of another pregnancy, our baby girl, Veronica Rose. So today I will honor the suffering of this dear soul who was tormented throughout her life with small (actually great)joys and huge pain. The tears are so close to the surface I am sure this will not be the last time I cry today.
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
World NewsWatch May7, 2008AD
Every Day I see the news reports, the toll mounts in Burma. This goes to show what happens with Third World dictatorships. These poor people crowded into low lying areas just to scratch out a living. Without a good warning system they were sitting ducks when this storm rolled in. If we could spread affluence around the world tragedies like this would still happen but the scope of destruction could be limited. We think Katrina was a disaster? Compared to this Katrina was a walk in the park, maybe not for those killed, for them its the same. But the staggering number of victims is incomprehensible to US in the West. And no help should go there if it just helps the warlords or dictators or whatever the juntas call themselves. I can't believe they feel a need to put any conditions on the help they will receive.
I see Russia did exactly as expected, shuffling the deck and dealing off the bottom. Well, "once KGB always KGB", is the phrase I have heard, and I suppose Putin would not have let Medyeved win if this spot didn't come to him. Theres a snake in the grass over there, beware!
What McCain expects from federal judges has an odd ring to it. What should any US citizen expect from Federal judges? Just that they follow the constitution and not try to read any of their own views or biases into what has stood the test of time. Interpret the constitution directly and you cant go wrong. The Founding fathers were geniuses, and knew that it should be up to the states and elected officials to write the Law, not Judges.
I find it alarming that this game has such widespread appeal out there. Is it a sign of the times? There is something rather unsavory about a video game built upon violence and criminal behaviour being a best seller that causes me to worry about our very souls. If we ever want to rise to new heights we could sure start by picking ourselves up out of the gutter. GTA is a harbinger of what decadence and moral turpitude has done to the very fabric of our society. We are reaping what we sow, only it has a slightly delayed reactionary time.
Should we tar and feather the whole school district over this? Sounds like its not just a church/clergy thing after all. Will we get a Witchhunt here, too? The Catholic church took the shots dealt to them and survived the hyperbole. The public school system is more than likely more prone to this rottenness therefore has an even more stringent desire to equivocate and cover up. There have been plenty of abuses in the public school system , but when its a female teacher and male victims things get easily swept under the rug. And when its a male teacher he's hung out to dry whether it's a girl victim, or a boy. And deservedly so, but whats good for the goose is good for the gander.
Every Day I see the news reports, the toll mounts in Burma. This goes to show what happens with Third World dictatorships. These poor people crowded into low lying areas just to scratch out a living. Without a good warning system they were sitting ducks when this storm rolled in. If we could spread affluence around the world tragedies like this would still happen but the scope of destruction could be limited. We think Katrina was a disaster? Compared to this Katrina was a walk in the park, maybe not for those killed, for them its the same. But the staggering number of victims is incomprehensible to US in the West. And no help should go there if it just helps the warlords or dictators or whatever the juntas call themselves. I can't believe they feel a need to put any conditions on the help they will receive.
I see Russia did exactly as expected, shuffling the deck and dealing off the bottom. Well, "once KGB always KGB", is the phrase I have heard, and I suppose Putin would not have let Medyeved win if this spot didn't come to him. Theres a snake in the grass over there, beware!
What McCain expects from federal judges has an odd ring to it. What should any US citizen expect from Federal judges? Just that they follow the constitution and not try to read any of their own views or biases into what has stood the test of time. Interpret the constitution directly and you cant go wrong. The Founding fathers were geniuses, and knew that it should be up to the states and elected officials to write the Law, not Judges.
I find it alarming that this game has such widespread appeal out there. Is it a sign of the times? There is something rather unsavory about a video game built upon violence and criminal behaviour being a best seller that causes me to worry about our very souls. If we ever want to rise to new heights we could sure start by picking ourselves up out of the gutter. GTA is a harbinger of what decadence and moral turpitude has done to the very fabric of our society. We are reaping what we sow, only it has a slightly delayed reactionary time.
Should we tar and feather the whole school district over this? Sounds like its not just a church/clergy thing after all. Will we get a Witchhunt here, too? The Catholic church took the shots dealt to them and survived the hyperbole. The public school system is more than likely more prone to this rottenness therefore has an even more stringent desire to equivocate and cover up. There have been plenty of abuses in the public school system , but when its a female teacher and male victims things get easily swept under the rug. And when its a male teacher he's hung out to dry whether it's a girl victim, or a boy. And deservedly so, but whats good for the goose is good for the gander.
Thursday, May 01, 2008
MayDay! Moving On
The world keeps turning even when we take our break. I take the good with the bad, 2 steps forward and 1 back. Even when God smiles on me I sense that somehow my joy is incomplete.
I know the Lord says as we draw nearer to him He will draw nearer to us, and I do believe that to be true. Human nature is what it is, and I would never want to use God's blessings without giving back the praise and adoration He deserves. Praise Him with great praise. Seek God with all our hearts and all that we do will be blessed. As I walk with the Lord my path gets straighter toward him, but the narrower the way the steeper the precipice. I fear that if I seek the will in myself that God must have put there, i may alter my destiny. But the needs and desires God put there can be perfected through prayer, always seeking~His will be done~.
I am confused as to how to go about reconciling the wherefores and the howfores. My psychology was established as an infant and unmet needs have formed a nucleus of insecurities. Someday soon there will be new challenges and new responsibilities, to God, Family, and Friends, and I must be prepared to overcome any obstacle to complete my mission in this life. I know if God wills it he will provide a way to accomplish it. Once again thank you Jesus, thank you Father in Heaven.
I pray that I always do the right thing.
The world keeps turning even when we take our break. I take the good with the bad, 2 steps forward and 1 back. Even when God smiles on me I sense that somehow my joy is incomplete.
I know the Lord says as we draw nearer to him He will draw nearer to us, and I do believe that to be true. Human nature is what it is, and I would never want to use God's blessings without giving back the praise and adoration He deserves. Praise Him with great praise. Seek God with all our hearts and all that we do will be blessed. As I walk with the Lord my path gets straighter toward him, but the narrower the way the steeper the precipice. I fear that if I seek the will in myself that God must have put there, i may alter my destiny. But the needs and desires God put there can be perfected through prayer, always seeking~His will be done~.
I am confused as to how to go about reconciling the wherefores and the howfores. My psychology was established as an infant and unmet needs have formed a nucleus of insecurities. Someday soon there will be new challenges and new responsibilities, to God, Family, and Friends, and I must be prepared to overcome any obstacle to complete my mission in this life. I know if God wills it he will provide a way to accomplish it. Once again thank you Jesus, thank you Father in Heaven.
I pray that I always do the right thing.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
When the Hunger Pinches the Pigs
The tin horn Dictators of the world are wrecking the global economy with their gerry-mandering of energy prices, and then crying foul when food prices also go up? I hope guys like Ahmadinajhad and Chavez and Putin all get so hungry in their little fiefdoms that they drink their oil. What a joke that they can cry about food when their energy price policies are directly or indirectly affecting the price for food all around the world.
When those with no idea of basic economics have a hand in affecting markets they will reap the whirlwind before they can say "Let them eat cake!"
I personally don't see the cause for alarm in this predicament just yet, there are hundreds and hundreds of acres of unused farmland in California alone that is not even growing biofuels. Just growing weeds, I am not sure how capitalism is to blame, Hugo. What do we owe you? You would personally love to see every American starve if it made your Communistic empire look even one shade of disaster less than what it is. Get all your oil producing buddies to invest some of their exhorbitant profits into something other than weaponry and propoganda and maybe you could do your part to feed the world. But if you cannot even keep milk and sugar on the shelves of your state controlled markets how dare you lecture economies and countries that can provide for their own citizenry. I would say the laws of unintended consequence are coming around and biting the poor oil only countries right in their keister.
The tin horn Dictators of the world are wrecking the global economy with their gerry-mandering of energy prices, and then crying foul when food prices also go up? I hope guys like Ahmadinajhad and Chavez and Putin all get so hungry in their little fiefdoms that they drink their oil. What a joke that they can cry about food when their energy price policies are directly or indirectly affecting the price for food all around the world.
When those with no idea of basic economics have a hand in affecting markets they will reap the whirlwind before they can say "Let them eat cake!"
I personally don't see the cause for alarm in this predicament just yet, there are hundreds and hundreds of acres of unused farmland in California alone that is not even growing biofuels. Just growing weeds, I am not sure how capitalism is to blame, Hugo. What do we owe you? You would personally love to see every American starve if it made your Communistic empire look even one shade of disaster less than what it is. Get all your oil producing buddies to invest some of their exhorbitant profits into something other than weaponry and propoganda and maybe you could do your part to feed the world. But if you cannot even keep milk and sugar on the shelves of your state controlled markets how dare you lecture economies and countries that can provide for their own citizenry. I would say the laws of unintended consequence are coming around and biting the poor oil only countries right in their keister.
Monday, April 21, 2008
The Buffoon Brokers a Deal
Jimmy Carter will insure peace in the Middle East by helping Hamas exterminate Israel? Any deals that call for giving up any land will not work. Trusting the Muslims to honor their word when dealing with Israel is folly. I saw that Hamas did not give up their committment to wipe out Israel nor can they guarantee the rocket attacks and suicide/homicide bombings will stop. This deal is a Non Sequitur, and never forget when you are dealing with the Devil expect no help from above.
Jimmy Carter still fancies himself a statesman, but he should know better than butting in where he does not belong. I am convinced he feels another crack at this Islamic problem He helped to protract could seal the deal on His legacy. AND he is right, only his legacy is one of ineptness and weakness and futility. He should have just continued to pound some nails. Didn't New Orleans need to be re-built too?
I would recommend the State departmnet revoke his passport.
Another Nobel peace prize can be had with similar results guaranteed. No progress, just talking and more rockets, more homicide/suicide bombers. More of the same.
Jimmy Carter will insure peace in the Middle East by helping Hamas exterminate Israel? Any deals that call for giving up any land will not work. Trusting the Muslims to honor their word when dealing with Israel is folly. I saw that Hamas did not give up their committment to wipe out Israel nor can they guarantee the rocket attacks and suicide/homicide bombings will stop. This deal is a Non Sequitur, and never forget when you are dealing with the Devil expect no help from above.
Jimmy Carter still fancies himself a statesman, but he should know better than butting in where he does not belong. I am convinced he feels another crack at this Islamic problem He helped to protract could seal the deal on His legacy. AND he is right, only his legacy is one of ineptness and weakness and futility. He should have just continued to pound some nails. Didn't New Orleans need to be re-built too?
I would recommend the State departmnet revoke his passport.
Another Nobel peace prize can be had with similar results guaranteed. No progress, just talking and more rockets, more homicide/suicide bombers. More of the same.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Oh No no No NO!!!!!!
We humans are cruisin' for a bruisin'. We will awaken a monster that may kill us all. Scientists that have no respect for God's order and will tinker and tamper right up to the point where they 'go too far'. But after that there is no doubt God's creation will reign supreme.
We humans are cruisin' for a bruisin'. We will awaken a monster that may kill us all. Scientists that have no respect for God's order and will tinker and tamper right up to the point where they 'go too far'. But after that there is no doubt God's creation will reign supreme.
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