This headline made me mad.
http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=578&u=/nm/20051130/pl_nm/iraq_bush_dc_9
"This will take time and patience," said Bush, who is under intense political pressure as U.S. military deaths in the war rise beyond 2,100 and his popularity sits at the lowest point of his presidency. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051201/ap_on_go_pr_wh/us_iraq
Wednesday, November 30, 2005
"T E R M I N A T I O N"
In the news again.....
ABORTION --"the termination of a pregnancy after, accompanied by, or closely followed by the death of the embryo or fetus; especially : the medical procedure of inducing expulsion of a human fetus to terminate a pregnancy"
FETUS --"In humans, the unborn young from the end of the eighth week after conception to the moment of birth, as distinguished from the earlier embryo"
EMBRYO--"In humans, the prefetal product of conception from implantation through the eighth week of development."
http://www.wprc.org/trimester1.phtml "Years ago, while giving an anesthetic for a ruptured tubal pregnancy (at two months) I was handed what I believed to be the smallest human being ever seen. The embryo sac was intact and transparent. Within the sac was a tiny human male, swimming extremely vigorously in the amnionic fluid, while attached to the wall by the umbilical cord. The tiny human was perfectly developed, with long, tapering fingers, feet and toes. It was almost transparent as regards to the skin, and the delicate arteries and veins were prominent to the ends of the fingers. The baby was extremely alive and did not look at all like the photos and drawings of 'embryos' which I have seen. "- Paul E. Rockwell, M.D.
This is not an easy subject, not an easy choice. Not clearly defined in the Bible, which I believe is God talking to humans. Tough since it is life within life. Tough when children become pregnant. Tough with all circumstances.
Very sad when abortion is used as the only form of birth control.Very sad when having sex has become a physical activity rather then something you treasure and store and ponder and save and only share with one life partner.
My personal belief is that no one should choose abortion.
Emotional scarring and guilt, I believe, outweigh any "benefit" to abortion.
No matter the circumstances, God chose to Bless Humans by giving them children. How sad to miss a Blessing from God.
Our laws don't make sense to me.
A woman can legally abort viable children, but if someone kills a pregnant woman that person is charged with double homicide!
btw: I DO NOT SUPPORT bombing abortion clinics!
Monday, November 28, 2005
M A R R I A G E
Not Easy but Worth IT
What is IT?
(Unconditional?) Love, commitment, sacrifice,
disagreements, compromises, memories and lack of,
perseverance in the tough times, companionship
Absolutely necessary: acceptance based on:
true deep love, honesty, kindness, common goals;
Not soley based on: good looks and charm,
sex, guilt, control, co-dependency
Rooted in scriptures
Active forgiveness
Continual repentance
Constant prayer
Stand firm--don't cheat
Don't quit unless there is abuse
Do IT
What is IT?
(Unconditional?) Love, commitment, sacrifice,
disagreements, compromises, memories and lack of,
perseverance in the tough times, companionship
Absolutely necessary: acceptance based on:
true deep love, honesty, kindness, common goals;
Not soley based on: good looks and charm,
sex, guilt, control, co-dependency
Rooted in scriptures
Active forgiveness
Continual repentance
Constant prayer
Stand firm--don't cheat
Don't quit unless there is abuse
Do IT
Saturday, November 26, 2005
C H R I S T M A S
Found in the Old Testament of the Bible
"A child has been born for us.
We have been given a son who will be our ruler.
His names will be Wonderful Advisor
and Mighty God,
Eternal Father and Prince of Peace.
His power will never end; peace will last forever.
He will rule David's kingdom
and make it grow strong.
He will always rule with honesty and justice.
The LORD All-Powerful will make certain
that all of this is done."
Book of Isaiah, chapter 9 (Contemporary English Version) verses 6-7
"A child has been born for us.
We have been given a son who will be our ruler.
His names will be Wonderful Advisor
and Mighty God,
Eternal Father and Prince of Peace.
His power will never end; peace will last forever.
He will rule David's kingdom
and make it grow strong.
He will always rule with honesty and justice.
The LORD All-Powerful will make certain
that all of this is done."
Book of Isaiah, chapter 9 (Contemporary English Version) verses 6-7
Friday, November 25, 2005
How Do You Measure Up?
What happens to you 200 times each day???
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Forum/1611/sins22lies2.html
answer: ot deil era uoy
(read right to left)
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs%206:16-19;&version=51
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Forum/1611/sins22lies2.html
answer: ot deil era uoy
(read right to left)
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs%206:16-19;&version=51
Thursday, November 24, 2005
Giving Thanks?
T ime
H ome
play & pr A y & eat
drink & e N joy
cook & ba K e
tension & S tress
fight & for G ive
l I sten
lo V e
friends & fam I ly
tha N k
G od
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Pray for the Homeless
Pray for the American Indians
H ome
play & pr A y & eat
drink & e N joy
cook & ba K e
tension & S tress
fight & for G ive
l I sten
lo V e
friends & fam I ly
tha N k
G od
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Pray for the Homeless
Pray for the American Indians
APPRECIATE ALL YOU HAVE
Be Thankful
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
A friend shared this at bible study last night. I just had to pass it on. I don’t know the source......Catholic? This really touched me.
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We are grateful for eyes that can see and ponder, for taste buds that know the sensuous pleasures of eating and drinking, for hands that hold and touch and feel, for ears that can delight in music and the voice of a friend, for an nose that can smell the aroma of newly mown grass or delicious food, and can also breathe the air that gives us life.
We are grateful for the treasure of loved ones whose hearts of openness and acceptance have encouraged us to be who we are. We are grateful for their faithfulness, for standing by us when our weaknesses stood out glaringly, for being there when we were most in need and for delighting with us in our good days and our joyful seasons.
We are grateful for the eyes of faith, for believing in then presence of God, giving us hope in our darkest days, encouraging us to listen to our spirit’s hunger, and reminding us to trust in the blessings of God’s presence in our most empty days.
We are grateful for the ongoing process of becoming who we are, for the seasons within, for the great adventure of life that challenges and comforts us at one and the same time.
We are grateful for the messengers of God—people, events, written or spoken words—that came to us at just the right time and helped us to grow.
We are grateful for God calling us to work with our gifts, grateful that we can be of service and use our talents in a responsible and just way.
We are grateful that we have the basic necessities of life, that we have the means and the ability to hear the cries of the poor and to respond with our abundance.
We are grateful for the miracle of life, for the garden of our earth, for the amazing grace of our history; we are grateful that we still have time to decide the fate of the world by our choices and our actions, grateful that we have it within our power to bring a divided world to peace.
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We are grateful for eyes that can see and ponder, for taste buds that know the sensuous pleasures of eating and drinking, for hands that hold and touch and feel, for ears that can delight in music and the voice of a friend, for an nose that can smell the aroma of newly mown grass or delicious food, and can also breathe the air that gives us life.
We are grateful for the treasure of loved ones whose hearts of openness and acceptance have encouraged us to be who we are. We are grateful for their faithfulness, for standing by us when our weaknesses stood out glaringly, for being there when we were most in need and for delighting with us in our good days and our joyful seasons.
We are grateful for the eyes of faith, for believing in then presence of God, giving us hope in our darkest days, encouraging us to listen to our spirit’s hunger, and reminding us to trust in the blessings of God’s presence in our most empty days.
We are grateful for the ongoing process of becoming who we are, for the seasons within, for the great adventure of life that challenges and comforts us at one and the same time.
We are grateful for the messengers of God—people, events, written or spoken words—that came to us at just the right time and helped us to grow.
We are grateful for God calling us to work with our gifts, grateful that we can be of service and use our talents in a responsible and just way.
We are grateful that we have the basic necessities of life, that we have the means and the ability to hear the cries of the poor and to respond with our abundance.
We are grateful for the miracle of life, for the garden of our earth, for the amazing grace of our history; we are grateful that we still have time to decide the fate of the world by our choices and our actions, grateful that we have it within our power to bring a divided world to peace.
Monday, November 21, 2005
We Need Peace NOW
I am so sick of war
I am disgusted with innocent being killed
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051121/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq
Proverbs 6:16-19 (New Living Translation)
I am disgusted with innocent being killed
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051121/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq
Proverbs 6:16-19 (New Living Translation)
16 There are six things the LORD hates--no,
seven things he detests:
17 haughty eyes,
a lying tongue,
hands that kill the innocent,
18 a heart that plots evil,
feet that race to do wrong,
19 a false witness who pours out lies,
a person who sows discord among brothers.
17 haughty eyes,
a lying tongue,
hands that kill the innocent,
18 a heart that plots evil,
feet that race to do wrong,
19 a false witness who pours out lies,
a person who sows discord among brothers.
Thursday, November 17, 2005
uncomfortable
I look forward to the future when HOPEFULLY
Medical Science will think of a better way to give
females their preventative exams!
Maybe they will develop some sort of ultrasound-type
technique allowing one to stay clothed!!!!!!!
Only women know what I'm talking about.....
Medical Science will think of a better way to give
females their preventative exams!
Maybe they will develop some sort of ultrasound-type
technique allowing one to stay clothed!!!!!!!
Only women know what I'm talking about.....
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Eating Better
I just got my Lab Work back
My Triglycerides are too high
I didn't think I was eating that bad
I rarely drink alcohol
I fasted 9 - 10 hours before more blood test
From what I read I should have fasted 14 hours for a more true result
Therefore: see this link on my sidebar:
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/cholesterol/
I plan on ^^^exercise ^^^ fiber along with eating less saturated fat and sugar
My Triglycerides are too high
I didn't think I was eating that bad
I rarely drink alcohol
I fasted 9 - 10 hours before more blood test
From what I read I should have fasted 14 hours for a more true result
Therefore: see this link on my sidebar:
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/cholesterol/
I plan on ^^^exercise ^^^ fiber along with eating less saturated fat and sugar
O U C H
"Human sacrifice. Dogs and cats living together....mass hysteria!" Ghostbusters, 1984
Our cat swiped, and connected (not severely) with our dog last evening
Female Territorial Rivalry
This recently malnourished cat now has her strength back.....
My son wants to squash her head.....
My husband said, no, she has such a small brain already
Our cat swiped, and connected (not severely) with our dog last evening
Female Territorial Rivalry
This recently malnourished cat now has her strength back.....
My son wants to squash her head.....
My husband said, no, she has such a small brain already
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
R E V E N G E
"Revenge is sweeter than life itself. So think fools."
**"Revenge is always the weak pleasure of a little and narrow mind."
DECIMUS JUNIUS JUVENAL
Roman satirical poet (c. 60 - 140)
**Referenced on Commander In Chief tonight
**"Revenge is always the weak pleasure of a little and narrow mind."
DECIMUS JUNIUS JUVENAL
Roman satirical poet (c. 60 - 140)
**Referenced on Commander In Chief tonight
Monday, November 14, 2005
Friday, November 11, 2005
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT???
Poll: Most Americans Doubt Bush's Honesty
.....Almost six in 10 — 57 percent — said they do not think the Bush administration has high ethical standards.....
More than eight in 10, 82 percent, described Bush as "stubborn," .....
The poll of 1,000 adults was conducted Nov. 7-9 by Ipsos, an international polling firm, and has a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 3 percentage points.
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http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051111/ap_on_go_pr_wh/bush_ap_poll
.....Almost six in 10 — 57 percent — said they do not think the Bush administration has high ethical standards.....
More than eight in 10, 82 percent, described Bush as "stubborn," .....
The poll of 1,000 adults was conducted Nov. 7-9 by Ipsos, an international polling firm, and has a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 3 percentage points.
___
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051111/ap_on_go_pr_wh/bush_ap_poll
Thursday, November 10, 2005
P E A C E
**"Peace begins with a smile."
**"If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other."
**"Let us more and more insist on raising funds of love, of kindness, of understanding, of peace. Money will come if we seek first the Kingdom of God - the rest will be given."
**Mother Teresa was Awarded The Nobel Peace Prize in 1979
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peace begins with me * peace begins with me * peace begins with me
peace begins with me * peace begins with me * peace begins with me
PRAY FOR PEACE
in your home, city, country and world
DO WHAT YOU CAN TO BE AT PEACE
with your family, friends, neighbors, co-workers
Be an example of reconciliation, NOT retaliation
peace begins with me * peace begins with me * peace begins with me
peace begins with me * peace begins with me * peace begins with me
**"If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other."
**"Let us more and more insist on raising funds of love, of kindness, of understanding, of peace. Money will come if we seek first the Kingdom of God - the rest will be given."
**Mother Teresa was Awarded The Nobel Peace Prize in 1979
====================================================
peace begins with me * peace begins with me * peace begins with me
peace begins with me * peace begins with me * peace begins with me
PRAY FOR PEACE
in your home, city, country and world
DO WHAT YOU CAN TO BE AT PEACE
with your family, friends, neighbors, co-workers
Be an example of reconciliation, NOT retaliation
peace begins with me * peace begins with me * peace begins with me
peace begins with me * peace begins with me * peace begins with me
Wednesday, November 09, 2005
R A I N
Job (from the holy bible, old testament) chapter 5:
8 I would seek unto God, and unto God would I commit my cause:
9 Which doeth great things and unsearchable; marvellous things without number:
10 Who giveth rain upon the earth, and sendeth waters upon the fields:
11 To set up on high those that be low; that those which mourn may be exalted to safety.
12 He disappointeth the devices of the crafty, so that their hands cannot perform their enterprise.
13 He taketh the wise in their own craftiness: and the counsel of the froward is carried headlong.
King James Version, public domain
8 I would seek unto God, and unto God would I commit my cause:
9 Which doeth great things and unsearchable; marvellous things without number:
10 Who giveth rain upon the earth, and sendeth waters upon the fields:
11 To set up on high those that be low; that those which mourn may be exalted to safety.
12 He disappointeth the devices of the crafty, so that their hands cannot perform their enterprise.
13 He taketh the wise in their own craftiness: and the counsel of the froward is carried headlong.
King James Version, public domain
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Albert Einstein Quotes
"Imagination is more important than knowledge."
"Gravitation is not responsible for people falling in love."
"I want to know God's thoughts; the rest are details."
"Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one."
"The only real valuable thing is intuition."
"A person starts to live when he can live outside himself."
"Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character."
"I never think of the future. It comes soon enough."
"Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new."
"Gravitation is not responsible for people falling in love."
"I want to know God's thoughts; the rest are details."
"Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one."
"The only real valuable thing is intuition."
"A person starts to live when he can live outside himself."
"Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character."
"I never think of the future. It comes soon enough."
"Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new."
"The Brain"
Emily Dickinson (1830–86)
THE BRAIN is wider than the sky,
For, put them side by side,
The one the other will include
With ease, and you beside.
The brain is deeper than the sea,
For, hold them, blue to blue,
The one the other will absorb,
As sponges, buckets do.
The brain is just the weight of God,
For, lift them, pound for pound,
And they will differ, if they do,
As syllable from sound.
THE BRAIN is wider than the sky,
For, put them side by side,
The one the other will include
With ease, and you beside.
The brain is deeper than the sea,
For, hold them, blue to blue,
The one the other will absorb,
As sponges, buckets do.
The brain is just the weight of God,
For, lift them, pound for pound,
And they will differ, if they do,
As syllable from sound.
"Dreams"
Dreams
Here we are all, by day; by night we`re hurled
By dreams, each one, into a several world.
Robert Herrick (1591 - 1674)
Here we are all, by day; by night we`re hurled
By dreams, each one, into a several world.
Robert Herrick (1591 - 1674)
"Polititians Owe Their Station"
A Song
Lying is an occupation used by all who mean to rise:
Politicians owe their station
But to well-concerted lies.
These to lovers give assistance
To ensnare the fair one`s heart;
And the virgin`s best resisitance
Yields to this commanding art.
Study this superior science,
Would you rise in church or state;
Bid to truth a bold defiance,
`Tis the practise of the great.
Laetitia Pilkington (1708 - 1750)
Lying is an occupation used by all who mean to rise:
Politicians owe their station
But to well-concerted lies.
These to lovers give assistance
To ensnare the fair one`s heart;
And the virgin`s best resisitance
Yields to this commanding art.
Study this superior science,
Would you rise in church or state;
Bid to truth a bold defiance,
`Tis the practise of the great.
Laetitia Pilkington (1708 - 1750)
"Cradle Song"
Cradle Song
Golden slumbers kiss your eyes,
Smiles awake you when you rise;
Sleep, pretty wantons, do not cry,
And I will sing you a lullaby,
Rock them, rock them, lullaby,
Care is heavy, therefore sleep you,
You are care, and care must keep you;
Sleep, pretty wantons, do not cry,
And I will sing you a lullaby,
Rock them, rock them, lullaby.
Thomas Dekker (1570 -1632)
Golden slumbers kiss your eyes,
Smiles awake you when you rise;
Sleep, pretty wantons, do not cry,
And I will sing you a lullaby,
Rock them, rock them, lullaby,
Care is heavy, therefore sleep you,
You are care, and care must keep you;
Sleep, pretty wantons, do not cry,
And I will sing you a lullaby,
Rock them, rock them, lullaby.
Thomas Dekker (1570 -1632)
Monday, November 07, 2005
WORK!
There is NO
PERFECT JOB
PERFECT BOSS
PERFECT MARRIAGE
PERFECT CHILD
PERFECT BOSS
PERFECT MARRIAGE
PERFECT CHILD
PERFECT CHURCH
PERFECT PASTOR
WHY EXPECT PERFECTION?
WHY EXPECT PERFECTION?
Sunday, November 06, 2005
THANKS
I want to say thanks to my son who took in a cat
At first I was mad since we have a dog
But it seems to have worked out
Well Done, Son
At first I was mad since we have a dog
But it seems to have worked out
Well Done, Son
WHY THIS WAY
why racism
why murder
why lies
why murder
why lies
why arrogance
why gossip
why hatred
why hatred
why infidelity
why jealosuy
why jealosuy
why divorce
2222222222222222222
Why Live
Why Live
Why Care
Why Heal
Why Heal
Why Humble
Why Help
Why Love
Why Forgive
Why Love
Why Forgive
Why Faithful
Why Reconcile
Why Reconcile
Why Save
Why Hope
Why P E A C E
Saturday, November 05, 2005
INVITATION
what do you believe
i believe that Jesus Christ was 100 % God and 100% human on earth
i believe that Jesus Christ's body was never found because
he is now in heaven
what do you believe
Thursday, November 03, 2005
POEMS, my FIRST post
*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*
While waiting in my car to pick up my teen from school the tress and skies looked so beautiful:
THE GOLD LEAVES SHIMMER
THE SUN SHINES THROUGH THE BRIGHT CLOUDS
THANK GOD FOR TODAY
* + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + *
God
Is good
God is good
To me
Forever
God is good to me forever
I don’t deserve
The love of god
The love of god I don’t deserve
Touches my soul deep within
I remember my sin
And sob, and want to turn back time
God
Is good
God is good
To me
Forever
God is good to me forever
I
Need
To Forgive
Myself
I need to forgive myself
For what I did
Why did I do
That stupid thing
What an idiot
What an uncaring
Hypocrite
God
Is good
God is good
To me
Forever
God is good to me forever
The thing I did
That thing changed me
That sin made me
A better person
God
Is good
God is good
To me
Forever
God is good to ME FOREVER!
* + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + *
A child’s smile
The love of Jesus
Sweet innocent sincere
A child’s tears
Wipe them away
Hold them tight now
Don’t yell
Don’t hit
Don’t fight
Pray and hold hands
Sleep, but keep watch
Read. Believe the truth
A child’s smile
The love of Jesus
Sweet innocent sincere
A child’s tears
Wipe them away
Hold them tight now
* + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + *
KEEP ME AWAY
From the maniac
Who hurts children
DON’T HOLD ME RESPONSIBLE
For what
I want to do
AM I JUSTIFIED
For my feelings
Of dark revenge?
* + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + *
While waiting in my car to pick up my teen from school the tress and skies looked so beautiful:
THE GOLD LEAVES SHIMMER
THE SUN SHINES THROUGH THE BRIGHT CLOUDS
THANK GOD FOR TODAY
* + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + *
God
Is good
God is good
To me
Forever
God is good to me forever
I don’t deserve
The love of god
The love of god I don’t deserve
Touches my soul deep within
I remember my sin
And sob, and want to turn back time
God
Is good
God is good
To me
Forever
God is good to me forever
I
Need
To Forgive
Myself
I need to forgive myself
For what I did
Why did I do
That stupid thing
What an idiot
What an uncaring
Hypocrite
God
Is good
God is good
To me
Forever
God is good to me forever
The thing I did
That thing changed me
That sin made me
A better person
God
Is good
God is good
To me
Forever
God is good to ME FOREVER!
* + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + *
A child’s smile
The love of Jesus
Sweet innocent sincere
A child’s tears
Wipe them away
Hold them tight now
Don’t yell
Don’t hit
Don’t fight
Pray and hold hands
Sleep, but keep watch
Read. Believe the truth
A child’s smile
The love of Jesus
Sweet innocent sincere
A child’s tears
Wipe them away
Hold them tight now
* + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + *
KEEP ME AWAY
From the maniac
Who hurts children
DON’T HOLD ME RESPONSIBLE
For what
I want to do
AM I JUSTIFIED
For my feelings
Of dark revenge?
* + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + * + *
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