First 100 hours

Nancy Pelosi and her cronies have passed a stem cell research bill but say they are concerned about our troops in Iraq. In other words, it is okay, and with the Houses' blessings, to murder our babies in the name of research but it isn't okay to for our troops to defend our freedoms. How can anyone bless the murder of our babies?

On the Senate side, Ted Kennedy and other democrats want the President to come to Congress and justify himself. Ted is still reeling in his desire to run this country. He is eager to point out mistakes the Administration has made and is an excellent second guesser and has 20/20 hind sight. Although good at criticism he can't give any specifics about what should be done in the future except pulling funding from our troops.

Ted has given a rousing endorsement for his Senate colleague from Massachusetts, Presidential candidate John Kerry. What a pair... two losers in a pod!

Rosie "The Mouth" - at it Again

Once again Rosie shoots off her mouth. This time criticizing how mean the American Idol judges have been this week. Of all people, this comes from the person who thinks Christians are as bad as "radical Islamics," makes slurring comments about Asians, called Donald Trump slanderous names on national television and made fun of his hair! Come on, is ABC and Barbara Walters so fascinated with this idiotic, loud mouth that they can't see the stupidity before their eyes. They are actually advancing her hate monger and prejudicial attitudes.

Please go to The View web page at ABC.com and send Barbara Walter an email insisting that Rosie be silenced!

Remembering MLK Jr. by Paul Berry

The following is from January 17, 2003:

I invite you to join me in reflecting upon these words as we recall the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

"In the days ahead we must not consider it unpatriotic to raise certain basic questions about our national character. We must begin to ask, 'Why are there forty million poor people in a nation overflowing with such unbelievable affluence? Why has our nation placed itself in the position of being God's military agent on earth...? Why have we substituted the arrogant undertaking of policing the whole world for the high task of putting our own house in order?'" - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Dr. King has been one of my heros for forty years and regardless of his flaws, (many of which I and we all have,) I continue to see his leadership as part of my own calling to be a participant in the creative flow of God's work in this world.

May we walk in confident friendship with Jesus,

Who suffers and rejoices with us, and

Believing that Christ's presence will transform us

and strengthen all God's children

Wherever life's journey's may yet lead this week,

May we be open to the creative power of God to act for peace through us.

Let us continue to discover peacemaking as our natural state--

Much love and the fullness of Shalom to all.

Living Two and a Half Men

Ever wonder about where some of the TV shows come from? How about reality TV?

Several weeks ago my brother-in-law and his 9 year old son moved in with me. We are living "Two and a Half Men" in real life! Unfortunately, we don't have a beach mansion with a grand piano; we only have a one bedroom apartment with a card table for dining and a bicycle sitting in the entry hall, but I bet we are having more fun than the TV show.

At 52, I never thought I would be trying to figure out what a 9 y/o wants to eat. I never thought I would be doing homework, again. Instead of math and spelling and social studies I would really like to be doing some history, which I like. Heaven help me if I have to get into science... I think I only passed because the teacher felt sorry for me.

The way we live it is probably good that Cheryl isn't here full time. She wouldn't believe what the three of talk about and how we act sometimes. When Cheryl went back after Christmas I think she was ready for some alone time without the "Two and a Half Men."

Life is good!!

I had the occasion...

I had the occasion yesterday to have a discussion with a business woman in Overland Park regarding Presidents of the United States. It started out with her commenting on the proceedings for Former President Ford and the country's opinion of this presidency then versus now.

She commented about how much we needed him in the Presidential office at the time but didn't really realize it. She had basically the same opinion expressed many times in the past few days by the media that he really was a healing President even though at the time most didn't agree with many of his decisions.

She further stated that she believes that even though we vote for the President that God puts in the office who we need and is best for this country and the world. Think about it!

It's not a difficult concept; God creates all; God has a plan! I personally believe she has a point and I agree with it.

Cover to Cover

2006 was the year I read the Bible from cover to cover for the first time in my life. Although I got a late start (mid-February) I read it all. I discovered a lot of things I knew, or had at least been told or heard. But, more importantly, I learned an extremely large amount that I didn't know, hadn't been told or heard before.

2007 has started out great. I have started the second time through with morning and evening readings so I can complete it again this year. I have placed a link to the right of the schedule I am using to accomplish this adventure. Join me!
Amen

'"And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last."
Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into the city.' Revelation 22:12-14 Nelson's NKJV Study Bible.