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Palin is a Stunning Canidate! Listen to her words...

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Sarah says all I ever wanted to say about her...herself in this speech she gave on TV...just read it and listen..She is a stunning Canidate! Governor Sarah Palin delivered the following remarks after John McCain announced that she was joining the ticket as the nominee for Vice President.Governor Sarah Palin: "And I thank you, Senator McCain and Mrs. McCain, for the confidence that you have placed in me. Senator, I am honored to be chosen as your running mate. I will be honored to serve next to the next president of the United States."I know that when Senator McCain gave me this opportunity, he had a short list of highly qualified men and women, and to have made that list at all -- it was a privilege. And to have been chosen brings a great challenge. I know that it will demand the best that I have to give, and I promise nothing less."First, there are a few people whom I would like you to meet. I want to start with my husband, Todd. And Todd and I are actually celebrating

Are you ready for another Maverick? - Palin

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I am just overwhelmingly happy with McCain's selection of Sarah Palin. The more I read about her, listen to her and research her...I wish she was running for President! I love her backbone, solid convictions, unscripted-straight forward talk, her young family, her refusal to buckled to party elites! It gives me great confidence in McCain's ability to pick winners for the Supreme Court when that time comes. This is going to be a very interesting presidential election. The Republican ticket now has two independent thinkers who are secure enough in themselves and what they believe that they can come together on one ticket and have some strong differing views. It is a fact that you are never going to agree with someone all the time. It is nice when their can be a mutual respect between two people which some differing options...enough respect to stand side-by-side on a united presidential ticket! Most fair-minded women are going to have a hard time disliking Sarah Palin, even if the

How to Fight Against Hurricane Apathy

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We - as a Nation - must be cautious to not be apathetic to the residents of New Orleans....or any other city. These kind of thoughts may arise: "didn't we just 3 years ago give time, money, service, sacrificially to help these same people...and now they need it again" This is not the time to question whether the government of LA/ New Orleans was fiscally responsible with the money poured into the city...it is not important to rebuild a city...a piece of land....what we need to focus on as a Nation is the individuals, the people. And yes, many of the people during the aftermath of Katrina abused the system...spent debit cards on foolishness...wasted government checks on wants and silly luxuries ignoring real life necessities....but countless more did use the money to restart, rebuild, sustain life! Today...as you go about life as usually...stop whenever it comes to mind...and pray for these hurting people...many who will be spending the next 24-36 hours in a car, on a high

Warning! Gustav is a Trauma Trigger!

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Gustav is already doing a lot of devastation in the hearts and spirits of those who lived through the wreckage of Katrina. It is very clear that the emotional toil is great! Trauma is very hard for us to process. Most of the wounds and pain caused by Katrina have not healed yet. I have heard several family members and other New Orleans residents state, "Life was just getting back to normal....Our city was beginning to look as though a storm had not devastated it....My children were just getting settled into schools, making new friends, getting routines established...We just finished all the work on our home...We finally got the insurance settlement to begin to build." This is not only discouraging, it is numbing! For many hurting people they are reliving one of life's greatest traumas - being physically relocated in an emergency, forced to select items that are most important, surviving enormous evacuation travel, driving away from their "homes" knowing they may

What Everyone Ought to Know about Sarah Palin!

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Sarah Palin, Republican Vice-President Canidate Well, it seems McCain has finally picked a VP running mate, and I think I like her a lot better than I do him! Sarah Palin is my kind of lady! Sarah Palin is the current governor of Alaska. She is 44 years old, born in Idaho, and a journalism major. She became the first female governor of Alaska, and the youngest. She is the first Alaskan to be on a National Ticket for president or vice-president! She is a Christian believer in Jesus Christ and a member of the Assemblies of God. She was raised by a mother that was a school secretary and a father that was a science teacher and track coach. Her family was avid outdoor enthusiast and they frequently ran 5-10K races together. Her family moved to Alaska when she was an infant. Her scholarship she received as runner-up in the Alaskan beauty pageant paid for her college tuition to University of Idaho. She is courageous, boldly doing what is right in the sight of God! She recently had her 5th ch

How understanding my spirit made me healable!

We all are blessed with those "aha" moments in life...some of us more frequent then others...it was like in high school when I stopped trying to figure out in algebra what in the world the "x", "y" or "a" was and just worked the problem in the proper mathematical order....kinda like following rules to a game ....without analyzing the thoughts behind or in the game. After that "aha" moment I never had another problem in two years of algebra. Or the big life "aha" moment...like when I was sitting in a small United Methodist church in a small college town and listening to the pastor preach but also looking at the light shine in through the window....and in an instant my soul clearly understood and accepted that Jesus, that little baby that was born to virgin Mary in the manger scene...well, that same little boy that grew into a miracle performer -man was none other than GOD! Jesus is God! Jesus is GOD! I guess that was more like

Be Warned!, Read the Whole Truth! about Obama

I love writing about my family, the insights God give me daily, and about my love for God and others. It is not always fun to write about politics...maybe in our day and age it is never fun! But I am compelled by seeking truth, because Jesus is the truth! Jesus would have his sons and daughters to be knowledgeable of full truth....not bits and pieces mixed up in a way that could mislead and even teach untruths. So as a citizen of one of the greatest Nations of all history, we owe it to ourselves to be educated when making voting decisions, to not believe everything we read, and to dig a little to find the unedited facts....the whole speech...the whole comment....the whole story. It is the very same way we read God's Word. Every verse must be taken in context of its surrounding versing, its chapter, book and the entire Bible as a whole. A life doctrine can not be based off of a single verse without making sure that it is clear, within context, and properly translated. Finding the tr

Three most important words to believe: I am loved!

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Such three simple words but so hard for a soul to utter with inner truth. By the time we are in our teens most of us had/have been through more hurts than should be allowed in a 100 year lifetime. We live in a terribly evil, fallen world. Our little families are bombarded with tv , movies, music, gaming, porn, drugs, social pressure...and that is regardless of whether you homeschool or send your child to private school. If your children go to friends homes, they go to sleep overs, they use the computer, talk on the phone, go to summer camps, go to church events...they get exposed to all kind of things we wouldn't put into their path. And I don't know about you, but I am not a perfect parent so I have done my own sharing of hurting my dear children, even though my heart breaks for each time and I have laid beside their bed with sorrow confessing the sin. Then comes the sin we commit ourselves that kind of tell us that we are unlovable ...no could love someone that did this or t

You don't have to be Billy Graham to be used by God

As a Christian I often have a longing to “be used by God.” I am not exactly sure what that means but I think I will know it when I am being “ used by God.” So as a Christian we sometimes try to figure out what we need to do and as we attempt to make "it" work, usually “ ur" plans just never get rolling and there seems to be no Holy Spirit wind behind the sails we have put up. As I am making toddler steps toward obedience in God after I laid myself out before Him, empty and totally dependent for life and direction. I am noticing that God puts opportunities for ministry in my presence without me planning for it. In my private life (for a Christian where does private and public life end and begin), I have been blessed by a counselor that has been taking steps with me into spiritual generational warfare. Now I must say I tried this years ago (10 or more) in many different avenues and it just didn't work. Some of the experiences were freak-me-out way too weird and o

See How Easy You Can Live a Life Worth Living

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If you knew the number of your days....how would you live the last days out...what would you do...many churches are having their whole congregations consider this...well, I just answered an online question by someone blogging in the world..a non-Christian..that probably wont understand. I answered how I would live my last 37 days. Maybe I should have been more specific....making a list....my 'bucket list'...but my days and what I do really are not mine to determine...All I can do is "for me to live is Christ and to die is gain".....so this is what I would do with 37 days left...how about you? My last 37 days: Anyone can exist, but it takes a choice to live life. I choose to live life to its fullest! To live each and every second in the presence of my Lord. To be surrounded by His perfect Peace that surpasses all understanding. To fully know that I am loved and accepted by the One that really counts. To feel His smile radiate around me and to move in unison to Him..my

Spiritual Warfare Prayers That Can Deliver You From Evil

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PRAYER FOR REMOVING OPPRESSION Lord, I call to you in the name of Jesus, my High Priest. I submit to your will. I invite your Spirit to search and convict me of any sin (confess any current sin before continuing). Thank you for your forgiveness and cleansing -- I put on your breastplate of righteousness. I ask you, on my behalf, to expose all the schemes of Satan ever devised against me, through any source, at any time. I ask you, Holy Spirit, to bring into the light powers of darkness that may oppress me. I forsake all sin in my blood ancestry that may have opened doors to darkness _______________ ( specify names of relatives and sins, if relevant). I close these doors as they relate to me and my children ______________ (name your children). I forsake all personal sin that has given ground to the enemy. I reclaim that ground now. Lord Jesus, I apply the power of your name and blood to remove from me all consequences of evil oppression. In your authority, I break the binding effect of

Do you make the mistakes of overlooking God

What do we really need in life? God. When will I ever learn. It seems such a simple thing. I only need God! How complicated we make life! If I could ever learn to live just needing God, trusting Him to lead, to provide, to help me see. I wouldn't be so tired....so stressed...such a mixed up mess... God - His grace is sufficient for all of my needs! When I am weak, He is strong. When I die to myself, He lives through me! God! My thoughts taken captive to Christ Jesus. My will surrendered to His please and desire. My emotions in line with His and following my mind...not leading it! To live by faith and not by sight...We should walk by faith....faith...simple ...just believe God...believe Him! What He says is truth...it is a solid rock I can build my life upon....it is a comfort for my void...it is a promise that will come to pass...He is faithful, loving, gentle, understanding...He knows everything...even the number of hairs on my head! With Him is my only full acceptance, love and s

Who Else Wants to Recover from Mental Meltdowns?

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Wow! Emotions can be all spectrum of intensity. I just had a nuclear mental meltdown. I felt crushingly that I was a total inept...incompetent human, much less a useless mom and failure friend, and disconnected wife...need I go on...you get a glimpse into the picture of the despair of my soul travelled through. But what was amazing, is that through it all, God was my lifeline. He never let go! Not that 'God holding onto me' should be amazing in itself because it is His very character...."I will never leave thee or forsake thee"! But it is always so much deeper and heartfelt when you experience flying through the force of a twister and still being able to hear His promises, acceptance and love. No matter how low I went, nothing could separate me from His love....it is one thing to read this in the Bible and to agree with Him that it is true because He said it....it is in His Word........but it is a totally different experience to see and feel Him being ever present in

Little known facts about Darwinism and Medicine

I am a nurse - and a mere LPN - at that so I don't even consider myself a medical professional in knowledge base or experience. But one thing I do specialize in life is attempting to be a follower of Jesus Christ. Everything I read or see or hear or consider, I try to filter it through God's view....and then attempt to line my view up to His standard.So, Darwin and his teachings and his followers are simply ignorant to truth, because he doesn't take into fact the most important influence in life or death...God Himself. A world without God would be non-existent...since God Himself is the only self-existent one. So all the babble about the survival of the fittest is mute! Every single part of our body was Created by the Creator that was much more knowledgeable and foreknowing than anyone who will ever ponder these ideas.I love science (and medicine of course included) because you can't get far into a discussion about any topic without getting to the fact that all creation

Here's a way to Help Your Teen Smile Deep Inside!

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What makes you smile deep inside? Not a passing smile, but something that really connects and touches your soul. Something that makes you feel totally alive. My ds, 13 yo, better known on my blog as teddybear was vomiting sick last night (no that doesn't make me smile, read on!).... I am driving back from taking my oldest, GreatKnight (15yo) to a super high school Bible study...the ride home talk was not a keeper...we are in this intense discussion about why he thinks anger is the best motivator....he quotes some very 'old person who once said' (don't you love it when these famous old quotables don't have names...but it sound authentic and credible)...well this very old famous person is quoted by my GreatKnight to have said..."anger is greater than courage...and more useful in an honorable one-on-one hand to hand combat fight." (Just go with me...I have a son that loves history - especially medieval warfare.) We are in this real serious debate...bleep, ble

The Secrets of Obama

I spent several hours last night following all kinds of leads, threads, sites, and Google searches on Obama. I will come right out and open from the start....I never liked Obama...something just didn't seem right...too polished...rose up from nowhere...no experience...something more powerful had to be behind him. Now I am seeing that he, himself, may be trying to discover who he really is and for this I have great sorry and compassion. He has been told and taught so many lies. A lot of what he knew and believed about himself...is being uncovered as not true...I am not saying that it is impossible that he knew the truth...but I am saying it is more than likely that what he has stated about his family and his life is really the stories that he was told. He that is just it...it was just "stories"...fabrications...lies...whose family doesn't have secrets. My husband's great aunt went to the grave without her husband ever knowing that she had lied to him when the dated

Discovering Deep Love

I love my beloved...my dear and tender hearted husband! Thank you God for giving me a man who has a heart after Your heart. You blessed me so much 24 year+ ago. You know what you were doing even when I did not. You are so good to me. My husband completes me. Together we are one. Bless him, as you bless me. Protect him. Guide Him. I love You, Father God, and glimpse Your love for me through my earthly beloved, my sweet husband.

What is Calling Your Name?

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We are all drawn...toward who or what is calling our name? Even if we are unaware, there is a battle taking place for our present thought and action. I love this old ad! Children are full of hope; we all have a purpose. Pick me...over here...you need me...30% off....only 2 left....lowest price of the season....feel strong...want sex appeal....improve your health...think green.....take the risk....clearance....last chance...best of its kind....quality....essential...everyone needs one....just do it....be free...follow your dreams...be tolerant....find your independence....12 months no interest....tax-free....and not only one, but in the next ten minutes we will double your order....the professionals all use....free shipping ....never again....90% off today only...it will last a lifetime...one of a kind...meets any one's budget...Never needs....trouble-free....exceptional....it's easy...no fail plan....anyone can do it....enhance your leaving.....we listen an

Who is Your God?

What do you think about most? What captures you desire? What draws you to spend your time? What occupies your time? Do you frequently wish you were with a person/thing or doing an activity throughout the day? What is your dream...what is the end result of it...who does it bring glory (value/worth) to? I may be worshipping my blog/ twitter/ e-mail/ Internet time. The computer is so interesting...so many places to go...so much to do...so many people to talk with/ to connect with... It is interesting...I started a blog to help me work through my inner thoughts...to express myself to help me function better...to have a place to share...to get thoughts and ideas out of my head...to be able to sleep more soundly...have more peace...feel more joy, share more love, be myself.... But am I worshipping at the alter of my computer...do you catch yourself thinking...'I need to update twitter/blog...I need to write a note...that would be good to post...wonder what she/he posted... Google t

5 Ways to Have a Successful Homeschool Mom's Support Group

1) Meetings are probably best on Friday nights....getting there at 6-6:30 allows time for chit-chat until meeting time. (Also a prepared handout regarding dates, needs, upcoming events, introducing new families, etc. Would save a lot of precious meeting time or having Melissa go ahead and set up a yahoo group, like she suggested....we could get all the planning done during the month online.) 2) Focus meetings on the Lord. He is our common bond. He is our reason for why we have committing ourselves to the different lifestyle. . Homeschool families come in all different shapes and sizes....that is just the way God likes to do it...he is not a cookie-cutter God. He likes to make creations that are unique....having His own little fingerprint on our body/soul/spirit....that make us special to Him. In the same way, all families are different....led by the Holy Spirit to have certain patterns of living that are good for each family. We all know one curriculum is not necessarily better than th

A Quick Way to Solve Church Conflict - Love the Church

Well, God is always surprising me and teaching me something new....its not new to Him but new to me...He spoke to me tonight through several friends...the big message I heard that I have not been doing is that I need to ..... love the Church, His Church, my local church, ......because he died for it! Yes, he died for you and me...but he also died for the collective church....the universal church, and the local church.... The local church is kinda like your family....it is probably the hardest bunch of folks to love...it is pretty easy to love the universal church...the big church concept, but when the church has flesh and blood, personality and quirks, opinions and attitudes, cliques and committees, rules and leadership....it is a little different...because especially in big churches (mine is about 3000) you really don't know people that good....you see them, maybe talk every few weeks, learn a little fact here or there, but most...you really don't know what is truly going on i

Good Morning...so far!

Well, after such an emotional roller coaster it is nice to sense a little normalcy....did most school..will finish in afternoon. Went to Hastings to get Little House book series...brought some books to sell to help out with price....found colored illustration set...about $10 more than b&W...but I just think the children will enjoy the colors.... Cupcake (dd) is already painting the cat bowl craft kit I just brought home from Target clearance...I just had to nab it at $2.... Teddybear (middle ds ) loving his headphones I got for him to listen to music on his computer while practicing drums....he is getting everyone to come listen to the quality.....broke down and bought him the yucky pants that look like someone attached them to their feet and walked down a rocky mountain.....I hate spending money on something so used looking....but it was his third time he tried to get me to buy them....and this time he added two that I like....a compromise I guess we could say. Talked with my db

God is Good!

No matter what the hurt, no matter what the pain, through it all ......God is Good! Dear God, help me to see reality the way you see it....help me to understand what you are doing and what you want me to do.... There is one thing I do know....You love me.....You made me....You are listening....You care...You see me not as I am today but as I am fully regenerated....You love me just as I am today...You know me...You cry when I cry, You laugh when I laugh...You are always with me, You will never leave me, I am never alone....Since You are for me, what does it matter who is against me.... Oh, God! Help me keep my focus on You. Guard my mind, my mouth, my heart. Help me feel what you feel, see what you see, hear what you hear. Tell me what to do, order my steps, guide my thoughts, give me my words....less of me and more of you.... Thank you for being patient with me, for being able to see the gem in the rough, You know my value, You know my worth...You set my value, You set my worth..

Broken One

Went to recital, got there a few minutes bf it started.. dh left me a seat, we were right behind dd, hugged her and told her I was sorry....she said it was ok ....she sang 4 th ....did a great job...friend said she sounded so spunky...she has a cute personality and beautiful smile. I didn't have to find a fake smile...room was already dark when I entered....one friend asked what's wrong ...didn't answer just walked on to my seat... Several songs touched my heart...one made me cry...Broken One...never heard it before...I will have to get the lyrics and post them...it was about a young girl that loved the broken dolls because they needed her to be mended....on to teens and she loved the broken people..a girl in need at a shelter....talked about how there would be less broken ones if we just loved the broken ones just like Jesus does... my memory doesn't give it justice, but it touched my heart deeply...I excused myself and got in the car and cried all the way home... I w

Cross by Road

two days ago, I saw emergency vehicles around a sharp curve close to my home...looked like someone was on the grass being helped by medics.... dh came home later and said he saw accident with a twisted white bike on the side of the road.... yesterday, I saw a woooden cross by the road...someone had died. it hit me...I saw the scene...someone died there.. Coming home today, small group around cross by the road, young girl sitting next to cross...I pull over...walk back to cross by the road...."I saw there was an accident here two days ago and came back last night and saw cross by the road...." crying..."do you know who died?" nods...."was it a young person?" It was a father of a freshman and senior at the High School....one person says..."he was like our dad"...several point to girl that was sitting by the cross... "Was it your dad?" nod....I hug her knowingly....and just say...."I am so sorry...I'm so sorry." She t