I heard on the news today someone in the great states of Maryland, Illinois, and Kansas had matching lottery numbers and will now split a huge 640 million dollar pot which even after the government takes their fair share will still be more money then I'll ever see in my life time. Speaking just for my self, As a Christian, I choose not to play the lottery it is a form of gambling and I was raised not to gamble at least not for money.
I will confess, I have often wondered what would happen if a Christian, did decide to play the lottery and just happened to win a huge jack pot of several millions of dollars? When the Christian, lottery winner went back to their local church would the pastor or minister go to them and ask for a contribution to build a new wing on their church? I don't know, but I can not say for sure that it would not happen!
I would offer one piece of advice to all you hard working middle class lottery players out there,if by some chance, you win the lottery and become rich beyond your wildest dreams, just remember, once you become rich, you will become the enemy of President Obama, and all the left leaning liberals. I'm sure the government will see to it that you pay your fair share. Hey but don't worry, even if your only left with a couple of million to spend or invest that is still more money than most of us will ever see. I'm sure however, if you do win the lottery and have some lottery winnings to spend I'm sure President Obama, can always suggest some green energy solar companies, you could invest in if it doesn't go bankrupt two minutes after you invest in it! As always, my friends, these thoughts remain, just, some words, to think on.
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Friday, March 30, 2012
My Car Won't Go So Far Anymore.
Well now I have seen it all. Today gas where I live finally reached 4.14 a gallon.My family, and I will be going no where we don't have to and any plans I might have had about going some where for vacation are here by cancelled! I told my wife she might have to take the bus or get a bicycle.I guess we could just use our feet like the Flintstones!
The truth is gas prices would fall almost over night if we were willing to build more refineries drill for more oil and quit sending the oil we do produce to other countries.Sometimes I wonder if Americans would be better off if we just learned to walk more. Here is what I mean, we did just fine without cell phones until we had them now it's hard to imagine life without them.There was a time in this country when there were no cars no high gas prices to worry about. Sometimes I think my Amish neighbors have the right idea. I wonder if my wife could borrow one of their horses to get a ride to work? as always, my friends, these thoughts remain, just, some words, to think on.
The truth is gas prices would fall almost over night if we were willing to build more refineries drill for more oil and quit sending the oil we do produce to other countries.Sometimes I wonder if Americans would be better off if we just learned to walk more. Here is what I mean, we did just fine without cell phones until we had them now it's hard to imagine life without them.There was a time in this country when there were no cars no high gas prices to worry about. Sometimes I think my Amish neighbors have the right idea. I wonder if my wife could borrow one of their horses to get a ride to work? as always, my friends, these thoughts remain, just, some words, to think on.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
The Friendly Skies, Aren't So Friendly Anymore.
I'll be honest, I haven't flown lately, and I'm not sure I want to. I seen and heard on the news over the last three weeks some very disturbing things are going on in the so called friendly skies. First, I hear about a flight attendant who snapped do to some sort of personal stress. I heard on the news just yesterday, a pilot had a mental breakdown of sorts. You know, people have enough fear about flying to start with but the way things are going it seems you take your life in your own hands just because your boarded a plane.
There has been so talk of giving the pilot of a plane some type of fire arm every since the tragedy of nine eleven but, what do you do when the flight attendant or the pilot, become the terrorist? I don't know if they should be armed or not. I have to admit I'm not to thrilled with the idea of being charged extra if I want to use a cell phone on a plane and because of rising fuel prices tickets are already out of this world, come to think of it these days, if you fly anywhere you could be out of this world a lot sooner than you might think. One thing is certain, the friendly skies, aren't so friendly anymore! As always, my friends, these thoughts remain, just, some words, to think on.
There has been so talk of giving the pilot of a plane some type of fire arm every since the tragedy of nine eleven but, what do you do when the flight attendant or the pilot, become the terrorist? I don't know if they should be armed or not. I have to admit I'm not to thrilled with the idea of being charged extra if I want to use a cell phone on a plane and because of rising fuel prices tickets are already out of this world, come to think of it these days, if you fly anywhere you could be out of this world a lot sooner than you might think. One thing is certain, the friendly skies, aren't so friendly anymore! As always, my friends, these thoughts remain, just, some words, to think on.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Personal Liberty, Weighed In The Balance.
Right now America's Supreme Court is placing personal liberty in the scales of justice. The President's health care law and it's constitutionality, is a question which could have massive implications on personal liberty. I am not a Libertarian, I do feel however, that our government, is far to willing to make too many personal decisions for the American people. The truth, may be for far too long the American, people have been willing to let the government do it! I hope when the Supreme Court, weighs the merits of the health care law that they find it seriously intrusive and definitely lacking in personal liberty and freedom of choice.
As important as the Supreme Courts decision will be as far as personal liberty is concerned for Americans, I find myself, very concerned with another decision a far greater judge may have already made as far as this nation is concerned..Daniel 5 verse 27 talks a bout a kingdom that God, weighed in the balance and found to be wanting and indeed Babylon, fell to the Persians, in one night even today you have no doubt heard the expression I saw the hand writing on the wall. Daniel chapter 5 verse 27 is where that expression comes from God, wrote on the King of Babylon's wall that his mighty hand of final judgement was a bout to bring the Babylonian kingdom to an end. There is no greater tragedy or doom more certain for a nation when God finally decides a nation has served it' purpose. Personal liberty is a gift from God, but that does not mean a nation whose foundation was built on Christian principals can continually , turn away from God, and in a sense almost deny his very existence. I pray that God, has not already weighed America in the scales of his righteous judgement for I am afraid that if he has America, will be found wanting. God, may then decide that America, has served his purpose, and America's days of greatness perhaps even America's existence as a nation will come to an end. As always, my friends, these thoughts remain, just, some words, to think on.
As important as the Supreme Courts decision will be as far as personal liberty is concerned for Americans, I find myself, very concerned with another decision a far greater judge may have already made as far as this nation is concerned..Daniel 5 verse 27 talks a bout a kingdom that God, weighed in the balance and found to be wanting and indeed Babylon, fell to the Persians, in one night even today you have no doubt heard the expression I saw the hand writing on the wall. Daniel chapter 5 verse 27 is where that expression comes from God, wrote on the King of Babylon's wall that his mighty hand of final judgement was a bout to bring the Babylonian kingdom to an end. There is no greater tragedy or doom more certain for a nation when God finally decides a nation has served it' purpose. Personal liberty is a gift from God, but that does not mean a nation whose foundation was built on Christian principals can continually , turn away from God, and in a sense almost deny his very existence. I pray that God, has not already weighed America in the scales of his righteous judgement for I am afraid that if he has America, will be found wanting. God, may then decide that America, has served his purpose, and America's days of greatness perhaps even America's existence as a nation will come to an end. As always, my friends, these thoughts remain, just, some words, to think on.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
The Day Freedom No Longer Rings.
This morning I spent some time playing some games on my computer. My daughter, who is home on spring break from school was enjoying playing on my computer. We have a lot of fun and I can't find the words to express the joy she brings to my life. Then I saw an interview on the CBN network that made me almost shake with fear. Senator Rick Santorum, was saying he would do whatever he could to help our nation. What he said next to me was very thought provoking. He said twenty years from now he didn't want to have a conversation with his daughter telling her about an America, that used to be free.
I will confess to you that I don't ever want to have that conversation with my daughter either. I am always perplexed when I hear good men and women every where say, what difference can anyone really make? I can only respond this way if America, should fall and our government should be come some form of a mandated dictatorship and every person decision I might make is made for me by the government, when my daughter or maybe granddaughter ask what was it like when America, was free and what did I do to try to help America, not to fall, will I feel better if I say I did nothing because I was convinced I could make no difference and besides I did not want to be thought of as a politically incorrect patriotic fanatic? You know some how I don' think so. There fore I speak out when I feel America, and the freedom Americans, have enjoyed for almost 236 years now are under siege. should the day ever come that America, falls and is no longer a free nation. I want to at least be able to say, I did all that I could rather than, I was content to do nothing because I convinced it would make no difference. Should the day come when America, falls and we as a nation are faced to live in the hopelessness and despair that a government dictatorship surely brings, what will we tell our children the day freedom no longer rings? As always, my friends, these thoughts remain, just, some words, to think on.
I will confess to you that I don't ever want to have that conversation with my daughter either. I am always perplexed when I hear good men and women every where say, what difference can anyone really make? I can only respond this way if America, should fall and our government should be come some form of a mandated dictatorship and every person decision I might make is made for me by the government, when my daughter or maybe granddaughter ask what was it like when America, was free and what did I do to try to help America, not to fall, will I feel better if I say I did nothing because I was convinced I could make no difference and besides I did not want to be thought of as a politically incorrect patriotic fanatic? You know some how I don' think so. There fore I speak out when I feel America, and the freedom Americans, have enjoyed for almost 236 years now are under siege. should the day ever come that America, falls and is no longer a free nation. I want to at least be able to say, I did all that I could rather than, I was content to do nothing because I convinced it would make no difference. Should the day come when America, falls and we as a nation are faced to live in the hopelessness and despair that a government dictatorship surely brings, what will we tell our children the day freedom no longer rings? As always, my friends, these thoughts remain, just, some words, to think on.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Some, May Not Be For'em But You Can't Count Out Santorum.
With his recent win in the southern primary in Louisiana, Senator Rick Santorum, seems to be saying that he is not going to go quietly into that good night and the way I see it, why should he? I mean it takes 1144 delegates to clinch the GOP presidential nomination and none of the candidates have reached the magic number yet. Governor Romney, may have the lead but he's still only half way there.
I have noticed that Senator Santorum, has really torn into Governor Romney of late I suppose he feels he must because there is no doubt that Senator Santorm, is fighting for his political life and compared to the many financial advantages that Governor Romney, has had up to now the contest between these particular candidates has often been likened to David verses Goliath.I would caution Senator Santorm, however, passion is one thing loosing your cool well, that's something else. The Senator needs to borrow some wisdom from the Bible he must learn to be wise as serpents but harmless as doves. I think it's great that Senator Santorum, is a family man with traditional family values. I am glad he is not ashamed to admit that he follows the teachings of his faith. Senator Santorum, however, if he is to have any chance at convincing uncommitted delegates to switch from Governor Romney, and vote for him if the GOP presidential contest goes all the way to Tampa, at a brokered convention, must prove he is more than just an at times over zealous committed Catholic. He must also demonstrate he can keep his cool and calmly explain his plan for dealing with the nations struggling economy. He has to also demonstrate an ability to work with those so called fat cats on Wall Street, because those fat cats are sorely needed to invest in small businesses as well as continued investment in existing small business. Senator Santorum, must find a way to express his plan for economic growth, relief at the gas pump and a clear and concise plan to revamp the current tax system if he can do that I think he may still have a shot for the GOP nomination. Senator Santorum, must use every means and every opportunity to make his plans for America's future known it is not enough just to suggest that Governor Romney, is a luke warm conservative. Regardless, of what some may think about the GOP presidential nomination process up to now one thing is certain some, may be for'em but I wouldn't count out Santorum. As always, my friends, these thoughts remain, just, some words, to think on.
I have noticed that Senator Santorum, has really torn into Governor Romney of late I suppose he feels he must because there is no doubt that Senator Santorm, is fighting for his political life and compared to the many financial advantages that Governor Romney, has had up to now the contest between these particular candidates has often been likened to David verses Goliath.I would caution Senator Santorm, however, passion is one thing loosing your cool well, that's something else. The Senator needs to borrow some wisdom from the Bible he must learn to be wise as serpents but harmless as doves. I think it's great that Senator Santorum, is a family man with traditional family values. I am glad he is not ashamed to admit that he follows the teachings of his faith. Senator Santorum, however, if he is to have any chance at convincing uncommitted delegates to switch from Governor Romney, and vote for him if the GOP presidential contest goes all the way to Tampa, at a brokered convention, must prove he is more than just an at times over zealous committed Catholic. He must also demonstrate he can keep his cool and calmly explain his plan for dealing with the nations struggling economy. He has to also demonstrate an ability to work with those so called fat cats on Wall Street, because those fat cats are sorely needed to invest in small businesses as well as continued investment in existing small business. Senator Santorum, must find a way to express his plan for economic growth, relief at the gas pump and a clear and concise plan to revamp the current tax system if he can do that I think he may still have a shot for the GOP nomination. Senator Santorum, must use every means and every opportunity to make his plans for America's future known it is not enough just to suggest that Governor Romney, is a luke warm conservative. Regardless, of what some may think about the GOP presidential nomination process up to now one thing is certain some, may be for'em but I wouldn't count out Santorum. As always, my friends, these thoughts remain, just, some words, to think on.
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Christians At Their Best
I heard a story in the news last week. An Atheist, by the name of Patrick Brown, was suing a church in Athens Texas, for having displayed a nativity scene this past Christmas. This sort of thing is often done by a lot of Atheist who seem to have no other real purpose in life except to make life more difficult for Christians. Mr. Greene it seems developed a problem with his eyes and was facing the possibility of going blind without treatment and he was retired and like many who are retired he was on a limited in come. The church members in Athens Texas, decided to give Mr. Green, four hundred dollars to help him meet his needs while he was recovering from his treatments for his eyes. Mr. Greene was so thankful he dropped his law suit against the church.
There is a story in the Bible, in Luke 11 verses 11 through 19 that reminds me a little of how Christians, are supposed to be. Jesus, finds ten lepers who asked to be healed Jesus, does heal all ten even though he knows before he does so, that only one will bother to come back to say thank you to him. Truly, the story in Athens Texas, and the story of Jesus, healing the ten lepers are prime examples of how true Christians should strive to be. I know Christians, my self included aren't perfect but we are forgiven. Luke 6 verse 44 says for Christians, to bless those who would curse them and pray for those who would despitefully use them. My greatest goal in life is to try to be this kind of Christian, and although I often fall short I pray I am made a better person for striving to following the teachings of my teacher Jesus Christ. As always, my friends, these thoughts remain, just, some words, to think on.
There is a story in the Bible, in Luke 11 verses 11 through 19 that reminds me a little of how Christians, are supposed to be. Jesus, finds ten lepers who asked to be healed Jesus, does heal all ten even though he knows before he does so, that only one will bother to come back to say thank you to him. Truly, the story in Athens Texas, and the story of Jesus, healing the ten lepers are prime examples of how true Christians should strive to be. I know Christians, my self included aren't perfect but we are forgiven. Luke 6 verse 44 says for Christians, to bless those who would curse them and pray for those who would despitefully use them. My greatest goal in life is to try to be this kind of Christian, and although I often fall short I pray I am made a better person for striving to following the teachings of my teacher Jesus Christ. As always, my friends, these thoughts remain, just, some words, to think on.
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