So, I read my followers post, but I haven't figured out how to do other things that this "blogger" entails.
With that said, I've fallen in love all over again. You may think I'm talking about my lovely wife, Whitney, and I do love her very much, but I do not think I've ever fallen out of love of her. So, I've fallen in love all over again with my Bible. I tell ya... The Bible has been one of those books that I've read, tried to understand, get something when I can, and move on about my business, but there's so much more to it than that. In recent weeks, I have without a doubt, fallen back in love with the Word of God, more now than ever. I know my Bible, but I've cannot say with full certainty that it has ever come to life for me as it has in recent times. I'm a part of a church that has a pastor that teaches the importance of knowing, understanding, studying, and believing in God's Word, and we base everything in our church around what it says. So, I hate to sound as if I'm going all fundamentalist on you, but that's not what I'm doing. I'm just telling my story...
The Bible is not meant to deepen our theology, but to impact our reality. -Beth Moore
My conscious is held captive by the word of God. -Martin Luther
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Since I have only one follower
I'll speak about things a little less broad. I read a book this past weekend. I would highly, highly recommend it to anyone that may happen to be a reader. It's called Extreme Measures by Vince Flynn. What a great book! Sadly, although it was fiction, the storyline is something I could definitely see happening within our country today. It's a book about the CIA, Terrorist, and the government. It's about 500 pgs long, but it's a quick easy read. I also had the time to watch football this weekend. That's always good. I also went to see a movie by myself. I saw Pride and Glory. It was decent. Not the greatest, but definitely not the worst.
So, to sum up this post I just made three subtle suggestions to my one reader. Read Extreme Measures... Watch football... And Watch Pride and Glory, but perhaps, wait until it comes out on DVD.
The end.
So, to sum up this post I just made three subtle suggestions to my one reader. Read Extreme Measures... Watch football... And Watch Pride and Glory, but perhaps, wait until it comes out on DVD.
The end.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Politics of Politicians
Man, oh, Man....
Who to vote for? Well, what the hay? I'm officially endorsing John McCain. (If everyone else who thinks they're important can endorse someone, why can't I, right?) It's not that I was ever considering endorsing Barack Obama, because quite frankly, I think he falls on the opposite side of the coin on every issue important to me. He's a big government, big spending, and pro-abortion type of guy. The great thing about America is the fact that I do not have to apologize for having views, and neither does Barack Obama or any of his supporters, for that matter. However, it's a sickening thought to think how far our country has ventured from its original forefathers' intent. These are guys that were fed up with the Church of England, taxation, and so on...
The Boston Tea Party was a revolt against the "high" taxes that was imposed on tea, and it was a tax that was only about 5 or 6 percent if I recall. That would be tax heaven compared to our current system. Meanwhile, Dubai is one of the fastest growing places in the world, and their income tax is ZERO percent. We're punishing success and riches in today's soceity at the cost of American jobs. Recently, I've become somewhat of a historian. That's a strong word... I've been reading a lot about the history of our nation lately. So, the other day as I was reading I came across two quotes that two revered figures in our nation said, and it was as if they were reading into and warning against exactly what our country has become or is becoming.
I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.
-Thomas Jefferson
The Constitution only guarantees the American people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.
-Benjamin Franklin
The government has attempted to "take care" of the American people, and it has led us down this long road that is leading to socialism.
So, just a few things to think about. Hope it wasn't too heavy. Promise I'm not serious all the time.
Who to vote for? Well, what the hay? I'm officially endorsing John McCain. (If everyone else who thinks they're important can endorse someone, why can't I, right?) It's not that I was ever considering endorsing Barack Obama, because quite frankly, I think he falls on the opposite side of the coin on every issue important to me. He's a big government, big spending, and pro-abortion type of guy. The great thing about America is the fact that I do not have to apologize for having views, and neither does Barack Obama or any of his supporters, for that matter. However, it's a sickening thought to think how far our country has ventured from its original forefathers' intent. These are guys that were fed up with the Church of England, taxation, and so on...
The Boston Tea Party was a revolt against the "high" taxes that was imposed on tea, and it was a tax that was only about 5 or 6 percent if I recall. That would be tax heaven compared to our current system. Meanwhile, Dubai is one of the fastest growing places in the world, and their income tax is ZERO percent. We're punishing success and riches in today's soceity at the cost of American jobs. Recently, I've become somewhat of a historian. That's a strong word... I've been reading a lot about the history of our nation lately. So, the other day as I was reading I came across two quotes that two revered figures in our nation said, and it was as if they were reading into and warning against exactly what our country has become or is becoming.
I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.
-Thomas Jefferson
The Constitution only guarantees the American people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.
-Benjamin Franklin
The government has attempted to "take care" of the American people, and it has led us down this long road that is leading to socialism.
So, just a few things to think about. Hope it wasn't too heavy. Promise I'm not serious all the time.
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