A new government of love will be established in the venerable David tradition. A Ruler you can depend upon will head this government, A Ruler passionate for justice, a Ruler quick to set things right.” Isaiah 16:5 MSG

Okay, I'm going to write about a controversial topic, politics.  This is what I believe in: God, the Bible in its entirety, the Constitution as the Founding Fathers wrote it, and our God given freedom to work and save for our sons, daughters, grandchildren, and great grandchildren's  future.  I believe that the Federal Government should stay out of State & Civic government as they all have different functions.  I believe that the Church (The Church is the body of believers in Christ, NOT a "religious edifice" or man made denomination) should be more active in speaking up about what God and His Word has to say about what is going on right now in the world. We as Christians do have to live as an example to the world.  Jesus loved the sinner but NOT the sin.  

I don't believe we should have to pay a "death tax" or be taxed to death.  Don't think the federal government should make people buy health insurance. ( I wish that all people had it so they could enjoy good health care, but we are given free will.) I don't believe it is in the Constitution the Federal Government has the authority to mandate that people have to buy anything.  I believe the liberals want the world to be a wonderful, "rosey" place and all the ills taken care of and everyone pay for it.  That isn't what this country was founded on.  It is idealist but not realistic.  I believe that it is called Socialism.  Our country wasn't founded on this.  The Founding Fathers left England due to the restrictions that were put upon them.  Oh, and ask Canada how they like their Health Care System.  This year our health insurance will go up $200 per month. $2400 per year.  We also will be paying a larger out of pocket expense. The government didn't like what the insurance companies were doing so they told them what to do.  The insurance companies have retaliated by making premiums higher.  Thank you for your help, Federal Government.

Jesus said, The poor will always be with you. (John 12:8)  Yes, I believe we each should do what we can for the poor, the needy, the helpless, the sick and so on.  I believe the Churches, and other organizations and research foundations should continue to do what they are doing.  What I don't believe is the Federal Government will come up with another program to fix what is wrong.  I believe there is only one Person that can do that and His Name is Jesus.  The Name that any person can call upon & be helped, healed and to be made prosperous. (III John 2)  Our job in this world is to be available to every person to meet their need whatever it may be through the power of the Holy Spirit that lives within us. That is what I want to do.

I believe that Obama is the most liberal president we have ever had.  Yes, he inherited a large debt when he came into office.  However, he hasn't stopped spending since he has been in the office and plans on spending more.   Our Country can not stand much more of his leadership in my humble opinion.   He bows to foreign leaders and is an embarrassment to the US in other countries.  He and his wife spend money and have the nickname of "Mr. & Mrs. Marie Antoinette".  Very appropriate.  The liberal news media will only feed people what they want to hear, but lately it has even been tainted against him.  He is falling in the polls. The Republicans are looking pretty darn good for the November elections because the American people are fed up with what's going on. The Democrats are even running from him.  The Obama, Reid, Pelosi style of politics are getting old.  They aren't popular with the democrats.  I guess we will see what happens in November, but there are a lot of fired up Republicans going to the polls.  The Democrats seem to be disenchanted with everything right now.....or so the news have been saying.  And not just the cable channels.

One thing must be said.  The Republicans need to get organized.  I am a conservative.  All politicians have been equally guilty about playing politics in my opinion.  We need some really honest Christian conservative candidates to take back the House and Senate (mid-term) and Presidency in 2012. 

I don't get on Facebook to air my politics.  (Normally)  Trying not to do that!  There are times when people throw out things about Christianity that aren't quite in line and I get sucked in.  Have to watch that!  As I always say, "Don't argue with fools, people watching will get you mixed up."    Okay, my rant is over.  Enough said.  Go Vote!

Now we look inside, and what we see is that anyone united with the Messiah gets a fresh start, is created new. The old life is gone; a new life burgeons! Look at it! II Cor. 5:17 Amp.

Went to my High School 40th Class Reunion this weekend.  It was great seeing everyone.  There was an unexpected bonus, too.  I got to make amends with someone I've not seen since 1972.  His wife graduated with me and she is a real sweetheart.  She was a great encourager to me when I was learning to do the "play-day" thing back then.  We always had horses growing up, but I never tried barrel racing them.  When I was married back then we did that.  Thinking about it now I have to laugh!  Because it is so funny to think of me doing that sort of thing.  I am so not country now. They wore boots and wrangler jeans.  I don't own a pair of cowboy boots.

I was only 17 & he was 19 years old.  Way too young to get married.  I worked half a day and went to school half a day my senior year in high school.  For some reason I had it stuck in my mind that I didn't want to go to college.  Hindsight is so much better isn't it? As I have gotten older I cringe at so many of the decisions I have made throughout my life.  He was my first love.  My life at home was not very happy.  In fact I was a very miserable person.  My Mother signed for me to get married.  We were married for two years.  Boy, they were very hard.  He is such a gentleman and a sweet guy.  I was NOT a nice person to live with.  Like I said I was a very unhappy person inside and didn't love me so how could I love anyone else?  I didn't become a born again Christian until 1976.  We were drinking and partying a lot back then.  I'm sure I added to him drinking a lot.  Poor guy!

She was the first person I saw before going into the main room.  Was able to tell her how glad I was they got married. That I think she is awesome and told her what she did for me during my "play day" times.  Then I was able to see if it was okay to talk with her husband.  (I think she said they had been married 36 years. 3 kids and 5 grandkids later!)  When I went up to him she was grinning and he gave me a big hug like the wonderful person he is.  I was able to apologize to him.  I told him I was really so unhappy back then.   He told me he knew it. (Duh, how could he not? When Debbie's unhappy so is everyone around her!)  He was very happy for me when I told him I was a born again Christian.   He said it really does make a difference, doesn't it?  Couldn't help but totally agree with him!  Being in Christ gives you so much freedom.  Old things pass away and all things do become new. 


The Lord is so good. On the drive down to Cleburne I had asked Him to open my mouth to say what He wanted me to say and not say what didn't need to be said.   To do only what would glorify HIM.  I danced to old music.  Did the old dances.  With girls and and a  crazy acting friend who use to be too shy as so many of us.  Let His joy shine through and had a blast at my reunion.  Met my friends on Facebook in person and from years ago that I don't remember in High School, because I was so shy, only went to CHS my Junior/Senior year and was seriously dating my very sweet sweetheart most of that time.  Then got married the second semester of my senior year.  So, had a few friends dear friends.  Great forever friends, though.  That will last a lifetime.  But, man, did I have a blast at my reunion reconnecting with them all.  The best thing of all is I made new ones.  I am looking forward to the next reunion hoping it isn't another ten years!