Europe & Its Problem With Israel

http://www.prageruniversity.com/r139282/Political-Science/Why-Europe-Has-a-Problem-with-Israel.html

What I Really Want to Write About!

I've been thinking lately, really thinking and praying about it-that I should write about Christian marriages.

No, not just the seemingly universal problems dealing with finances, children, in-laws, housework, etc., but Christian marriages that are difficult to live through.

I don't want these writings or blogs to turn into a pity-party or a man-bashing/husband-demeaning portal, but I believe there are many Christian marriages that are being endured, not living out their full potential and purpose in Christ.

Let me know what you think. Let me hear from you if you are in a difficult marriage. I believe God can use our transparency to break down strongholds and quicken dead marriages.

Our God specializes in resurrecting that which is dead and since He created marriage, He sure knows how to bring them back to life.

"12 Things the Negro must do for himself," Posted at Black Men In America

http://bmia.wordpress.com/2010/01/03/12-things-the-negro-must-do-for-himself-by-nannie-helen-burroughs

POTUS visits my kid's school!

 

Last week, POTUS visited my kid’s school. Here is how my conversation went with the local police officer and one of the Secret Service personnel:

PO: (As I’m dropping off my kid at the entrance) Ok ma’am- you can leave her here and I need you to go ahead and leave. She will be safe.

Me: Officer, let’s get something straight right now-I do this EVERYDAY and I WILL stand here until she goes into the building. I understand I cannot go thru the barricade/detector, but, I WILL stand here until she goes into the building. Please don’t patronize me with, “She will be safe-we got her,” because that implies on the other 180+ school days, she’s not safe-Is that what you’re saying?
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PO: Ma’am, I’m just doing my job. I’m not trying to say you’re not the mother, but, I have kids, too. (He was looking very nervous at this time)

Me: Officer --- First, let me assure you that I will not curse you out nor will I disrespect you and what you’re doing. I am thankful that you serve our city and I understand you’re doing your job. I am a veteran, so I understand and support your service. But, since we both have kids, you should know & understand that as a mother, I and most of these parents out here bring our kids to this school everyday and this is what we do. Since I cannot enter the building, I will stand on this lawn, in front of you and this barricade until my kid has entered the building. This is MY kid, not the government’s, not POTUS (I said Obama’s), and since POTUS’ kids have 24/7 armed security-including at school, then I only have the satisfaction of knowing my kid is safe when I assure that she is safely in the building. You all are only here for the 30 minute ‘Pimp the kids photo op’ so, please, spare me the drama.

After I assured him I was not going to curse him or disrespect him-but, I wasn’t moving until I saw my kid in the school-he relaxed. One of the vice principals came over to me to thank me for not being disrespectful or cursing because, as she said, “Mom, you would not believe how many times we have already been cursed out this morning.”

As I was going back to my car, a small group of angry parents were on the corner waiting to cross the street. A Secret Service man was right on the corner with us and as we were venting to each other, he heard me use my ‘Pimp the kids photo op’ line and he laughed and said, “Ma’am-you’re right. I totally understand and agree.” I told him not to say too much because he was on duty and in uniform. He laughed at that, too.

I also made the point to say that all this pomp & circumstance is a political ploy and I don’t care who is in office-because Amy, Ron Jr., Chelsea, Jenna & Barbara, and Malia & Sasha did, do, & will always have 24/7 security, but our kids & school were chosen to be pimped and played for political reasons.

I DID IT!

I DID IT! Yep, after that beautiful message on Sunday, yesterday I went to lunch ALONE, on-purpose. Let me point out that in one of my earthly lives, I am European-I mean I love to eat lunch, I love waking up about 10am, and I love to take mid-day siestas (I don’t know how long it’s been since that’s happened, though).

I my other earthly life, I am Asian-I love Thai, Korean, Chinese, & some other Asian dishes. When I was in Korea, it was one of the best times of my life.

My American life, though, is the side where my ‘rugged individualism’ just loves to enjoy lunch & yes, even a matinee, SOLO. And I really did enjoy my lunch yesterday. There were no, “Can I have that, too?” or, “What do you suggest I order?” or “Why do you need to eat that for that price-Shoot, you can cook that at home.”

Nope. None of that at all! I entered the restaurant, knew exactly what I wanted and with book in hand, I ordered a very tender, juicy, well-seasoned 6oz steak, with delicious rice pilaf and grilled veggies. Eating a steak every now and then is also part of my American life.

I enjoyed every morsel. The food was hot, flavorful, just the right portions and filling. Oh, oh, and I had some fresh bread with whipped butter, too.

When I was done, the waitress did not rush me and brought me another glass of iced tea as I sat and continued reading my book. She discreetly placed the check on my table and did not come back until she saw me putting away my book.

IT WAS GREAT!!!

PS. Lest some of you religious types don’t get this, it’s all in fun and I hope it adds a little levity to your day!

Conservatives Need to use Leftist thought in REVERSE!

See, this is a logical PROGRESSION of leftist thought. When the government pays for your well being, insurance, food, homes, education, & other necessities, wants, desires, then, why would those bureaucrats not ultimately believe they own you & your offspring?

What's interesting is that this is really a normative conservative, theological concept, too. And, since Leftism is the most dynamic religion of the last 30+ years (Prager), then it makes sense.

Normative conservatism and traditional religious values proffer the idea that he who pays & provides for the necessities is the owner, landlord, parent, etc. And, certainly, traditional Christianity supports the idea that God owns everything, including us, and we are stewards of his provisions.

So, conservatives, we need to use this same concept in the other, proper direction, to our benefit. We need to use the same thought process that Rahm Emmanuel offers when it comes to 'not wasting a crisis.'

Conservatives need not run, hide, or cower. We just need to be 'meek as lambs & wise as serpents.' — feeling great

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2013/04/09/critics-slam-msnbc-hosts-claim-that-kids-belong-to-community-not-parents/

We will understand it better by and by!

One of the hardest things for anyone to do is to accept things we don’t understand. Like many of you, I was ‘forced’ to accept this axiom and its application to life on many occasions. Accepting some things while admitting we don’t understand them doesn’t happen overnight, but, like most adults who have lived long enough to have wisdom, our ancestors would often chant this tune: “By and by, when the morning comes, when the saints of God are gathered home, we'll tell the story how we've overcome, for we'll understand it better by and by.” (Text: Charles Albert Tindley Music: Charles Albert Tindley; arr. by F.A. Clark) Both Elizabeth Elliott and Amy Carmichael have been credited with the phrase, “In acceptance lies peace.” Those are some hard words to even ‘accept.’ The Serenity Prayer puts it this way: “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time; Enjoying one moment at a time; Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; Taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it; Trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His Will; That I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with Him Forever in the next. Amen.” (Reinhold Niebuhr) When you really think about it, accepting things we don’t understand really means that we voluntarily and willingly acknowledge our finite capacity, admit there are transcendent truths that will always be larger than life, and ask and allow God to be Sovereign and Provident-as He is and will always be. Finally, Proverbs 3: 5-6 states: “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your paths. Only by doing this can we have the, “Peace that surpasses all understanding,” while we are here on earth. (Philippians 4:7) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYxihV4IjSw