The terrible tragedy in Haiti has left an already impoverished country in horrible shape. The earthquake the occurred here has devastated them. Aid of every type is needed from people around the world. This is a time for all countries to put aside their differences and work together to help people in desperate need. They need food, water, medical supplies and assistance, clothing, housing and so much more. Here is a short list of charities that are active in the country who can supply quick emergency aid, your donations to them can greatly help these people in need. Please keep these people in your prayers and God Bless all of those who can help. If you can not donate, please keep them in your prayers! Even a donation of $10 can go a long way.
If you are interested in donating to Charities that are active in Haiti here is a short list:
http://www.habitat.org
http://www.beyondborders.net/index.php
http://www.care.org
http://www.uusc.org
http://www.internationalchildcare.org
http://www.fmsc.org/Page.aspx?pid=398
http://www.savethechildren.org
http://community.ob.org/site/PageServer
Friday, January 15, 2010
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Happy New Year
Wishing all of my followers and readers a Very Happy and Prosperous New Year. I will soon be posting my predictions for the New Year. I will have to say, many of my predictions for the past year were right on the mark. The past year had many somber times especially with the economy. I had predicted an unemployment rate of over 10% before the end of the year even though most of the economist and government officials did not believe we would reach that level. Sty tuned for my outlook for the upcoming year. In the meantime - Enjoy your families and again Happy New Year!
Friday, December 25, 2009
Twas The Night Jesus Came
Now that the night before Christmas has arrived, I am reminded of a poem that I first heard of about a few years ago. It is a take on 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. The poem relates to the theology that says Jesus Christ will return for all true Believers one day in an event called the Rapture of the Church. Here is that poem and the credit to the Author, believe in the Lord Jesus Christ people and dust off those Bibles and read them -
'Twas the night Jesus came and all through the house
Not a person was praying, not one in the house.
The Bibles were left on the shelf without care,
For no one thought that Jesus would come there.
The children were dressing to crawl into bed,
Not once ever kneeling or bowing a head.
And mom in her rocker with baby in her lap
Was watching the Late Show while I took a nap.
When out of the east there rose such a clatter,
I sprang to my feet to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash
Tore open the shutters and lifted the sash!
When what to my wondering eyes should appear
But angels proclaiming that Jesus was here!
The light of His face made me cover my head--
It was Jesus returning, just as He said.
And though I possessed worldly wisdom and wealth,
I cried when I saw Him in spite of myself.
In the Book of Life which He held in His hand
Was written the name of every saved man.
He spoke not a word as He searched for my name;
When He said, "It's not here" my head hung in shame.
The people whose names had been written with love
He gathered to take to His Father above.
With those who were ready He rose without a sound
While all the rest were left standing around.
I fell to my knees, but it was too late;
I had waited too long and thus sealed my fate.
I stood and I cried as they rose out of sight;
Oh, if only I'd known that this was the night.
In the words of this poem the meaning is clear;
The coming of Jesus is now drawing near.
There's only one life and when comes the last call
We'll find that the Bible was true after all.
--AUDRY PATRICIA WOOLVERTON
'Twas the night Jesus came and all through the house
Not a person was praying, not one in the house.
The Bibles were left on the shelf without care,
For no one thought that Jesus would come there.
The children were dressing to crawl into bed,
Not once ever kneeling or bowing a head.
And mom in her rocker with baby in her lap
Was watching the Late Show while I took a nap.
When out of the east there rose such a clatter,
I sprang to my feet to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash
Tore open the shutters and lifted the sash!
When what to my wondering eyes should appear
But angels proclaiming that Jesus was here!
The light of His face made me cover my head--
It was Jesus returning, just as He said.
And though I possessed worldly wisdom and wealth,
I cried when I saw Him in spite of myself.
In the Book of Life which He held in His hand
Was written the name of every saved man.
He spoke not a word as He searched for my name;
When He said, "It's not here" my head hung in shame.
The people whose names had been written with love
He gathered to take to His Father above.
With those who were ready He rose without a sound
While all the rest were left standing around.
I fell to my knees, but it was too late;
I had waited too long and thus sealed my fate.
I stood and I cried as they rose out of sight;
Oh, if only I'd known that this was the night.
In the words of this poem the meaning is clear;
The coming of Jesus is now drawing near.
There's only one life and when comes the last call
We'll find that the Bible was true after all.
--AUDRY PATRICIA WOOLVERTON
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Driving - People Must Feel Guilty
I was driving into work today and traffic was moving along just below the speed limit at 50 mph (posted speed was 60 mph)and things were moving smoothly. Then all of the sudden everyone slammed on thier breaks (not a good thing on roads that are wet and could have icy spots). I was thinking something must have happened, but them I realized that there was apolice car on the shoulder of the road with someone pulled over. Trafic then moved up the road at just under 40 mph - 20 mph under the posted speed. Why?
Now if the speed limit is 60 and you are traveling at 50, you are well below the posted speed. Why would you think you have to slow down just because a policeman in present. You can do the speed limit and maybe get away with a few MPH over the limit. Then to travel at even a slower speed for about the next 1/2 mile or more just because you saw a policeman. Is it a guilty conscience for all the times you may have been speeding in the past, you are trying to make it up now? I don't understand. When I see a policeman and I am doing the speed limit or less, I stay on pace. Why should I slow down unless he has his lights on and s trying to get to an emergency, I am obeying the law and do not feel guilty about it.
Slamming on the brakes can be more dangerous and you could cause an accident. That is what you should feel guilty about. Maybe if you have a guilty conscience that is causing you to slow down so much, you should try to travel within the speed limit in the first place.It just frustrates me when all of a sudden there is a traffic back-up because people see a policeman on the side of the road. Retrain yourself - if you travel the speed limit and are driving within the law, no need to slow down of slam on your brakes.
Now if the speed limit is 60 and you are traveling at 50, you are well below the posted speed. Why would you think you have to slow down just because a policeman in present. You can do the speed limit and maybe get away with a few MPH over the limit. Then to travel at even a slower speed for about the next 1/2 mile or more just because you saw a policeman. Is it a guilty conscience for all the times you may have been speeding in the past, you are trying to make it up now? I don't understand. When I see a policeman and I am doing the speed limit or less, I stay on pace. Why should I slow down unless he has his lights on and s trying to get to an emergency, I am obeying the law and do not feel guilty about it.
Slamming on the brakes can be more dangerous and you could cause an accident. That is what you should feel guilty about. Maybe if you have a guilty conscience that is causing you to slow down so much, you should try to travel within the speed limit in the first place.It just frustrates me when all of a sudden there is a traffic back-up because people see a policeman on the side of the road. Retrain yourself - if you travel the speed limit and are driving within the law, no need to slow down of slam on your brakes.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Tribulation - A poem by David Reiner
Am I drowning like a dark romance?
Have I slipped beneath the waves with billowy layers of petticoats?
My heart is aching and pounding.
A tight pressure within my chest.
Is my heart muscle struggling and dying?
Is the oxygen deprived from my soul?
So short of breath and cold.
Have I been electrocuted?
The current surging through me.
The arrhythmia, stopping my heart dead.
Unconsciousness to the world.
No feeling left in my soul.
The wave of energy passing through.
Tearing my soul from within.
I have been robbed of my energy.
Happiness and enthusiasm evading me.
Frustration, sadness and grief consuming me.
Have I become hopeless to this world?
The worry and anxiety tunneling through my heart.
What is happening to the world around me?
The wars are intensifying castrating the souls.
Where is my lost love?
The one I live for and care for daily.
The one who consumed my heart with happiness and love.
The children who engulfed me with joy.
My soul has been ripped from me.
I gladly give myself for their happiness now.
I pass through to an unknown place.
Abandoned in a place called nowhere.
My heart aches eternally.
Where is this place where no love exists?
No feeling for each other.
Has the world gone mad?
The tribulation has approached us.
I am here alone now.
I hear a voice within the darkness.
Telling me to journey back, I don’t belong.
I hear the cries from thousands of souls as the towers came down.
I feel the pain of the world upon me.
I look to the heavens and a faint light appears.
A voice so thunderous saying “I Am”
I feel my body energize with thousands of volts.
The cries of the souls pass through me wave after wave.
Split between the now and then.
I feel the love of my family pulling me to a new place.
The love of my children and my one true love, my wife.
The love of my Father in Heaven guiding me.
Where does this journey go?
I follow the footsteps, the ones He left for me.
Have I slipped beneath the waves with billowy layers of petticoats?
My heart is aching and pounding.
A tight pressure within my chest.
Is my heart muscle struggling and dying?
Is the oxygen deprived from my soul?
So short of breath and cold.
Have I been electrocuted?
The current surging through me.
The arrhythmia, stopping my heart dead.
Unconsciousness to the world.
No feeling left in my soul.
The wave of energy passing through.
Tearing my soul from within.
I have been robbed of my energy.
Happiness and enthusiasm evading me.
Frustration, sadness and grief consuming me.
Have I become hopeless to this world?
The worry and anxiety tunneling through my heart.
What is happening to the world around me?
The wars are intensifying castrating the souls.
Where is my lost love?
The one I live for and care for daily.
The one who consumed my heart with happiness and love.
The children who engulfed me with joy.
My soul has been ripped from me.
I gladly give myself for their happiness now.
I pass through to an unknown place.
Abandoned in a place called nowhere.
My heart aches eternally.
Where is this place where no love exists?
No feeling for each other.
Has the world gone mad?
The tribulation has approached us.
I am here alone now.
I hear a voice within the darkness.
Telling me to journey back, I don’t belong.
I hear the cries from thousands of souls as the towers came down.
I feel the pain of the world upon me.
I look to the heavens and a faint light appears.
A voice so thunderous saying “I Am”
I feel my body energize with thousands of volts.
The cries of the souls pass through me wave after wave.
Split between the now and then.
I feel the love of my family pulling me to a new place.
The love of my children and my one true love, my wife.
The love of my Father in Heaven guiding me.
Where does this journey go?
I follow the footsteps, the ones He left for me.
Monday, November 23, 2009
His Prophet - A poem by David Reiner
Up to heaven I looked
I saw a great light
My heart it was hooked
By His powerful might
He looked down at me
He called out my name
My soul filled with glee
He ignited a flame
Spread thee My word
Speak what Thy say
So deeply I heard
Fell to my knees and did pray
Enlightened I was at His marvelous words
The sky did turn red
My soul floated with birds
So much Knowledge filled my head
The tears did they flow
From deep within my heart
My soul sprang to life and did glow
His Prophet I am, the words they did start
God is my Father in heaven so dear
The blind soon will see
And the deaf will soon hear
All shout His name with glee
Believers all hear
Again he will come
Striketh deep fear
What shall we become
HIs word I will spread
His praise I will sing
He breaketh the bread
I sit upon His Angel's wing
The souls I will save
The great words I will speak
I will have not a grave
Nor will the humble and meek
His light it will shine
To our knees will we fall
All praise unto Thine
My soul thus receive His call
I saw a great light
My heart it was hooked
By His powerful might
He looked down at me
He called out my name
My soul filled with glee
He ignited a flame
Spread thee My word
Speak what Thy say
So deeply I heard
Fell to my knees and did pray
Enlightened I was at His marvelous words
The sky did turn red
My soul floated with birds
So much Knowledge filled my head
The tears did they flow
From deep within my heart
My soul sprang to life and did glow
His Prophet I am, the words they did start
God is my Father in heaven so dear
The blind soon will see
And the deaf will soon hear
All shout His name with glee
Believers all hear
Again he will come
Striketh deep fear
What shall we become
HIs word I will spread
His praise I will sing
He breaketh the bread
I sit upon His Angel's wing
The souls I will save
The great words I will speak
I will have not a grave
Nor will the humble and meek
His light it will shine
To our knees will we fall
All praise unto Thine
My soul thus receive His call
Friday, November 20, 2009
Love
What is love? Do you know what love is? How does love feel? You know it is love when it hurts deep in your soul when those you love are snatched away from you.When your heart aches and your tears flow, you can't think straight. God taught us what love is when he sent his only son to die on the cross for us.
In 1 John 4:7-8 " Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God: and everyone that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.
He the loveth not, Knoweth not God; for God is love"
Love your wife and wives, love your husbands. Love your children - for it is the children that will inherit the Kingdom of God. Learn to follow in the footsteps of the Lord, for he will guide you through life. He will help you guide your family through life. He will demonstrate true love to you. See, you know it is love, not because of all the good times alone, but because of the pain you feel when those times are absent.
Cherish the love you have for your family and never let it go. God never stops loving us. Never give up on love and it will not give up on you. Never stop loving all those around you.
Love your enemy as well as you love your friend. For he that knoweth love, shll know God. He that knoweth God shall love forever.
Let not man tear asunder what God has joined. God joined you to your family, let no one tear it apart. For he who teareth apart what God has joined, so tearth themselves from God.
Remember - God is love. Without God there would be no love. So love God first, love you wife, childrena nd family and love they neighbor.
In 1 John 4:7-8 " Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God: and everyone that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.
He the loveth not, Knoweth not God; for God is love"
Love your wife and wives, love your husbands. Love your children - for it is the children that will inherit the Kingdom of God. Learn to follow in the footsteps of the Lord, for he will guide you through life. He will help you guide your family through life. He will demonstrate true love to you. See, you know it is love, not because of all the good times alone, but because of the pain you feel when those times are absent.
Cherish the love you have for your family and never let it go. God never stops loving us. Never give up on love and it will not give up on you. Never stop loving all those around you.
Love your enemy as well as you love your friend. For he that knoweth love, shll know God. He that knoweth God shall love forever.
Let not man tear asunder what God has joined. God joined you to your family, let no one tear it apart. For he who teareth apart what God has joined, so tearth themselves from God.
Remember - God is love. Without God there would be no love. So love God first, love you wife, childrena nd family and love they neighbor.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Our Healthcare Issues
The problem with this whole health care plan that everyone is failing to recognize clearly is that yes, this plan is costing less than the previous plans - it is in no way lowering any deficit, it will just cost the middle class taxpayers less. The deficit will still increase. The middle class taxpayers will have to pay more in taxes to pay for this less expensive plan.
On the other side of it, the cost and fees that are pushed back to the drug companies and insurance companies will have to be paid for somehow. These companies will then charge the middle class more for their insurance and drugs. So eventually about 1/3 of those at the lower end of the middle class will be in poverty.
One other point - why would we even consider covering illegal aliens that should not be in this country? You go to any other country and enter illegally and you most likely end up in a dirty jail cell with no health care coverage.
Years ago they created HMOs - this severely crippled our health care system. We got less coverage and no real savings. It is my belief this plan will do the same in the long run. Maybe we need a plan, but the people in our government both republicans and democrats don't seem to have a solution. Our 2 party system has crippled us. Why do we have to be democrat or republican - we should be putting people in office we truly believe can get the job done.
Obama talked about change – he never explained what that change was. We need to change the way our government operates, remember this government is by the people and for the people. The government should not be dictating to us, it is becoming more and more socialized. We should be dictating to the government how we want this country run. Stand up, get some heart and vote for good people to be in congress. Get away from being democrat or republican - be an American. That is the only way we are going to fix this whole mess. George Bush was no better, helping to contribute to all this.
Joseph Stalin, advocated the following strategy to William Z. Foster, leader of the Communist Party U.S.A.: “Work for more government intervention and control of the business activities of the people. In this way the American people will accept Communism without knowing it.” It was his way of conquering America without a fight - it seems to be working. The Socialist followers of William Z. Foster became part of the Democratic Party in Washington state and in California in the 1950s and early 60s. They are still in play today.
If you want a change in Government – you have to vote a change in government. Abandon this two party system. Find some good independents and various other parties whose candidates are ordinary people, no lawyers or big businessmen. There are honest and hardworking people out their that will stand up for the rights of the American people and not let the government get out of control.
On the other side of it, the cost and fees that are pushed back to the drug companies and insurance companies will have to be paid for somehow. These companies will then charge the middle class more for their insurance and drugs. So eventually about 1/3 of those at the lower end of the middle class will be in poverty.
One other point - why would we even consider covering illegal aliens that should not be in this country? You go to any other country and enter illegally and you most likely end up in a dirty jail cell with no health care coverage.
Years ago they created HMOs - this severely crippled our health care system. We got less coverage and no real savings. It is my belief this plan will do the same in the long run. Maybe we need a plan, but the people in our government both republicans and democrats don't seem to have a solution. Our 2 party system has crippled us. Why do we have to be democrat or republican - we should be putting people in office we truly believe can get the job done.
Obama talked about change – he never explained what that change was. We need to change the way our government operates, remember this government is by the people and for the people. The government should not be dictating to us, it is becoming more and more socialized. We should be dictating to the government how we want this country run. Stand up, get some heart and vote for good people to be in congress. Get away from being democrat or republican - be an American. That is the only way we are going to fix this whole mess. George Bush was no better, helping to contribute to all this.
Joseph Stalin, advocated the following strategy to William Z. Foster, leader of the Communist Party U.S.A.: “Work for more government intervention and control of the business activities of the people. In this way the American people will accept Communism without knowing it.” It was his way of conquering America without a fight - it seems to be working. The Socialist followers of William Z. Foster became part of the Democratic Party in Washington state and in California in the 1950s and early 60s. They are still in play today.
If you want a change in Government – you have to vote a change in government. Abandon this two party system. Find some good independents and various other parties whose candidates are ordinary people, no lawyers or big businessmen. There are honest and hardworking people out their that will stand up for the rights of the American people and not let the government get out of control.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
President Obama on Kanye
Why all the hype over what the PResident said about Kanye. Is is so wrong for him to speak his mind and the truth. There is no excuse for what Kanye did to Taylor Swift ont he the MTV award show. He was outright wrong. Not only was this an embarrassment to Taylor but Beyonce was also embarrassed and shocked. So when the PResident says Kanye was a Jackass - he is only saying with millions of others have already said or are still thinking.
As a public official, you need alwasy to watch what you are saying, so many snoops out in the worls just waiting to latch on to one little slip up(such as the ABC people who reported this). I don't see a need for the President to appologize for this. I believe it would even be ok if he said it directly to Kanye. Kanye has done a lot in the music world, he has so much talent. To do this just tarnishes what he has accomplished. He is a Jackass.
The president's comments were spoken right before an interview for CNBC: "I thought that was really inappropriate," Obama says. "What are you butting in (for)? ... The young lady seems like a perfectly nice person. She's getting her award. What's he doing up there?"
A questioner chimes in, "Why would he do it?"
"He's a jackass," Obama replies, which is met with laughter from several people.
Nothing wrong about this in my book. He spoke his opinion. It was his explosion of thought. Quite frankly I agree with what he said. Kanye's father lives right here in St. Mary's County MD, I wonder what he thinks. I am sure his dad spoke to him about respect.
As a public official, you need alwasy to watch what you are saying, so many snoops out in the worls just waiting to latch on to one little slip up(such as the ABC people who reported this). I don't see a need for the President to appologize for this. I believe it would even be ok if he said it directly to Kanye. Kanye has done a lot in the music world, he has so much talent. To do this just tarnishes what he has accomplished. He is a Jackass.
The president's comments were spoken right before an interview for CNBC: "I thought that was really inappropriate," Obama says. "What are you butting in (for)? ... The young lady seems like a perfectly nice person. She's getting her award. What's he doing up there?"
A questioner chimes in, "Why would he do it?"
"He's a jackass," Obama replies, which is met with laughter from several people.
Nothing wrong about this in my book. He spoke his opinion. It was his explosion of thought. Quite frankly I agree with what he said. Kanye's father lives right here in St. Mary's County MD, I wonder what he thinks. I am sure his dad spoke to him about respect.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Remembering 9/11 - Let's Unite and Be Proud Again!
Do you remember what you were doing on 9/11 when the 2 towers fell at the hands of terrorists and so many people perished? I remember - I was living in Las Vegas and I woke up to get ready for work, I felt very strange and I had this feeling that thousands of souls just screamed - it was very strange. Up to this point I never watched TV early in the morning. I told my girlfriend to turn on the TV and see what happening out there. The news was on and within a few minutes the second plane just hit the second tower - it was shocking. No one really new what was happening yet. Then we heard about the Pentagon getting hit. Our country was attacked, Americans were dead.
The brave people on the last plane realized that something was happening and they gave up their lives to keep that final plane from doing harm to others. They died for their country. Ordinary citizens, Brave Americans. So many afterwards trying to rescue people also gave up their lives to save other Americans. Their were bombs bursting in the air and their were Americans that were brave and our flag still stands. Our Star Spangled Banner - still holding true.
The event brought all Americans closer together - it united us. We all stood up and declared we were proud to be Americans and this event would not bring us down. We had a cause and we wantd to show the world we were strong and proud.
Fast forward to today - are we still proud are we still united? Do we remember what happened? Somehow we lost the momentum. We are not acting so united and we are not being so proud. So today I ask all Americans - Let''s remeber - let's stand up and be proud again, let's stand united and show the world we are Proud to be Americans again. Let's remember all those who died and gave up their lives because they were brave and proud to be Americans!
The brave people on the last plane realized that something was happening and they gave up their lives to keep that final plane from doing harm to others. They died for their country. Ordinary citizens, Brave Americans. So many afterwards trying to rescue people also gave up their lives to save other Americans. Their were bombs bursting in the air and their were Americans that were brave and our flag still stands. Our Star Spangled Banner - still holding true.
The event brought all Americans closer together - it united us. We all stood up and declared we were proud to be Americans and this event would not bring us down. We had a cause and we wantd to show the world we were strong and proud.
Fast forward to today - are we still proud are we still united? Do we remember what happened? Somehow we lost the momentum. We are not acting so united and we are not being so proud. So today I ask all Americans - Let''s remeber - let's stand up and be proud again, let's stand united and show the world we are Proud to be Americans again. Let's remember all those who died and gave up their lives because they were brave and proud to be Americans!
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