SIC ‘EM, TED

March 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Thank you, Ted Cruz, in all sincerity, for making waves in Washington.

We need a tsunami to save us soon.

I just learned that Senator Ted Cruz from Texas believes in the Constitution so strongly that he memorized the whole thing.

Meanwhile, BHOB* and Attorney General Eric Holder are members of the organization to have a new constitutional convention and get rid of this foundation of our country.

Trash it and then rewrite it—or memorize it and fight for it.

 

*Barack Hussein OBama—Say BHHHOB aloud and it sounds like the warning for Christians in the 2008 election: “Beware of sheep’s clothing.”

Filed Under: Educational, Inspirational, Political---Cultural

COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTABILITY

March 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment

We’ve all heard the analogy between computers and humans that says simply “Garbage In—Garbage Out.”

Can the computer be used to control garbage coming into our mind and garbage going out through our words?

We have filters that monitor and limit what comes into our computer—to protect the computer from viruses, and to protect the user from some of the bad stuff for humans.

But filters are voluntary, unless you are a child with conscientious parents.  So we’re back to self-control to guard ourselves.

But wait a minute.  We can learn a profoundly sobering lesson on accountability from our “super” computers of today.

Computers record and remember everything, including everything we do on the internet.  We know that someone could review all of it.  Add to that the potential of the government tracking our entire life, unseen and unknown to us.

Now consider computerized accountability that is perfect, thorough, and includes all our thoughts as well as our words and actions.  If we stop and think about it, we have a sense that this is true and real for each of us.

We have no control over the recording.  But we do have control over what we choose to do and say and live—and get recorded.

“As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.

So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.”

“It is appointed unto man once to die, and after that the judgment.”

“Every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account for it in the day of judgment.”

 

There is a song that says,

“One day every knee will bow,

One day every tongue will confess,

‘You Are Lord.’

Still the greatest treasure remains

For those who gladly choose You now.”

 

How about you?  How about now?  How about choosing Jesus?

Absolute Accountability.

It’s just a matter of when.

Filed Under: Educational, Faith Based, Inspirational, Political---Cultural, Time

GUARANTEED ! ! ! GUARANTEED ? ? ? PERMANENT ! ? ! ? ! ?

March 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Guaranteed Permanent Income—I hear that expression frequently.

Guaranteed Permanent Income—People offer that sincerely.

Guaranteed Permanent Income—Many believe in it.

Guaranteed Permanent Income—Unless . . .

Lifetime Guarantee—It’s promised on a lot of products.

Lifetime Guarantee—Good for the life of the buyer.

Lifetime Guarantee—Good till the product dies.

Lifetime Guarantee—Good till the seller dies.

So, what is “a sure thing” in this whole wide world?

Death and taxes—tell me something new.

If I’m going to live on this earth,

and get up every morning,

and go to work,

eat and go to bed—

tell me something will last,

tell me something really counts,

tell me something has permanent value,

tell me something has permanent meaning.

We all know life on this earth is not permanent—guaranteed.

We also know there has to be meaning in this life—and beyond.

We all pursue answers to life’s questions—and our life reflects that.

We have to find answers—then we are satisfied.

We invent answers that we like—then we live with lingering doubt.

We naturally focus on this life—and almost kill ourselves to be comfortable.

We diligently plan and prepare for the future—as though it is guaranteed.

We invest everything in this life for “someday”—and miss something in this life “today.”

We invest everything in this life for “someday”—and miss something in the next life “forever”.

Are you one of the people who have come up with your own answers to suit your thinking?

Do you think we are free to choose any one of a thousand ideas for a meaningful life?

Do we have freedom to live this life as we please?

Do all roads lead to the same place after this life?

I am writing this to catch you—to stop you for a moment—to think what really matters in the end, and now.

You will find a few more words for thought right here, and answers, starting with 3-6-13, 2-28-13, 2-25-13, 2-20-13, and going back for one year.

Filed Under: Inspirational, Political---Cultural

FALLING THROUGH THE CRACKS – – – SOMEONE YOU KNOW?

March 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment

When I shared this with some friends today, it struck such a responsive note, that I decided to post it here.

 

Professional Counselors

Professional Counselees

We never hear about the families who try to get professional help, and still fall through the cracks.  Far too many fail needlessly.  Why?  Here is part of the answer—what happens too often:

The professional counselor gets what he/she wants—money for well-worded analysis and advice.

The professional counselee gets what he/she wants—support and understanding—while the crack widens.

Filed Under: Educational, Family, Inspirational

LEADERSHIP FOR THE RESISTANCE

March 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment

“It’s time for pastors to stop preaching about Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and start acting like Bonhoeffer.”     —–Jim Garlow (Skyline Church, La Mesa, CA)

 

Filed Under: Faith Based, Inspirational, Political---Cultural

WHAT’S HAPPENING?

March 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment

When does it hit you?

At what point in your day do you typically feel you “have to ” find out what’s happening in your world?  I’m talking about all of it—news, weather, messages, email, internet—actually, all the stuff that was not instantly available a few generations ago.

Do you ever try this experiment on yourself—refrain from turning “it” on, and see what happens to you?  It should take only about 30 seconds for some observable data to appear, in you.

I tried it this morning.  My dog woke me up to go out twenty minutes before the alarm.  So I stayed up and listened to David Jeremiah talk about meditating on the Word of God.  Then the news came on (which always gives something to think about and write about), and I turned it off.  There was a feeling of vacuum right away, almost physical.

Then another typical, daily compulsion hit me.  I “had to” turn on the computer and write this commentary while the thought was fresh. By the way, do you ever feel a bit anxious waiting for your fast computer to turn on?  Just exactly what is happening to us these days?  Push.  Push.  Push.

“So” conclusions:

—We’re so loaded with information, that we . . . “have to” have more.

—We’re so “busy in a hurry” (Americans’ epitaph), that we . . . can’t stop and smell the roses (live).

—We’re so “all scheduled up” (for success), that we . . . can’t face the reality question – – – – – How much satisfies?

 

How much will it take to satisfy?

How much of what I have now, satisfies now?

What am I addicted to, that does not satisfy?

 

By the way, the last word on the radio message this morning was urging us to ask God for wisdom to understand and apply His Word (takes time—best spent on our knees).

Filed Under: Faith Based, Inspirational, Political---Cultural, Time

THINK ABOUT IT

March 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment

1)  Is it true?

2)  Is it honest?

3)  Is it just?

4)  Is it pure?

5)  Is it lovely?

6)  Is it good to report?

7)  Is it marked with virtue?

8)  Is it worthy of praise?

Then, think about it.

Filed Under: Educational, Inspirational

WHO CAN SAVE US NOW?

March 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Who can save us from our enemies?

– certainly no other country coming to rescue the U.S.

– sitting here at the keyboard, waiting too long for an answer

– hate being pessimistic, but historical perspective not optimistic

Who can save us from the government?

– “we, the people”

– patriots, like our founders

– independents, not dependents on the government

Who can save us from ourselves?

– we can’t save ourselves

– righteous renewal inside, with outside help

– trust in Jesus

Who can save us from this world?

– death takes us out – – – but then what?

– religion – – – just invention? – – -just imagination?

– God – – – did He really tell us how? – – – did He really come help us?

Filed Under: Faith Based, Inspirational, Political---Cultural

ENOUGH ALREADY ! ! !

March 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment

How much is enough?

—the rich person says, ‘A little more money’

—the government says, ‘A little more taxes, then a lot more taxes’

—the addict says, ‘Gotta have more, right now’

—the aspiring dictator, ‘More power, more lies, more power, more . . .’

 

How much is too much?

—when the rich person becomes selfish and blind to needs at his door

—when the government enslaves the people

—when the addict hits bottom or the bottom of a casket

—when the dictator murders millions and kills himself

 

What about you and me?

—“If you keep more than you need, it is sin.” (guest preacher at Temple Bible Church)

—VERY LITTLE (best answer to both questions above)

—“Be content with food and clothing.”  (Jesus)

—“It is harder for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven than . . . ”  (Jesus)

—We learn what we need when we lose everything we don’t need.

—We’re content with what we need when we give everything we don’t need.

Filed Under: Educational, Faith Based, Financial, Inspirational, Political---Cultural

“WHEN YOUR MIND GOES BLANK . . . “

March 3, 2013 By Leave a Comment

In central Florida there is (there was 25 years ago) a unique museum.  A man collected cypress knees (gnarled roots protruding from the ground), polished them, and wrote captions for each as the varied shapes and designs inspired him.  Very well done.

Also, for many miles on the highway leading to The Cypress Knee Museum he made crooked wooden signs with funny sayings to advertise the museum.  I wish I had written them all down.

One sign said,  “If your mind goes blank, be sure and turn off the sound.”

Hopefully my mind is not blank, after a couple days with the sound turned off.

If you don’t have something to say, it’s best to not say it too loud.

More where that came from, shortly.

Filed Under: Fun, Inspirational
« Older Posts
Newer Posts »