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315 days ago
My blog friend MaryMother wrote a quick post with this title. I can totally identify with having a zillion things running thru my brain that I'd like to blog about but never get around to. Her solution: serve gruel for family suppers; takes no planning at all! Just might have to try that myself :) Tonight's solution: Brain dump! Since my pre-election posts, I have wavered between never wanting to write again and feeling a need to share my perspective post-election. I've opted for neither. In short, I'm choosing to trust God's sovereignty in my own life as well as in the life of our country. I am praying for soon-to-be President Obama and his family. I am reminded of a verse I read this morning in Psalm 119 - "Your decrees are my treasure; they are truly my heart's delight." I am determining to delight in God's Word more than I delight in the financial or political or religious / moral situation in our nation. Hopefully that brings some peace to you as well. ...
388 days ago
"The average man votes below himself; he votes with half a mind or a hundredth part of one. A man ought to vote with the whole of himself, as he worships or gets married. A man ought to vote with his head and heart, his soul and stomach, his eye for faces and his ear for music; also (when sufficiently provoked) with his hands and feet. If he has ever seen a fine sunset, the crimson color of it should creep into his vote. … The question is not so much whether only a minority of the electorate votes. The point is that only a minority of the voter votes." — G.K. Chesterton Today, lets vote differently: with our whole selves. I'm on my way to the poles. I hope you are too. Technorati Tags: voting,election,Chesterton
389 days ago
Wow! Thank you all for participating with me in this process! I am thrilled for those of you who are choosing to engage in this election because of my post! I hope those of you who agree with my concerns about Sen. Obama will continue to humbly seek God in making your final decision. None of us can discern fully what is in the heart of a man or God’s purposes for a particular person. Again, Psalm 75:7. My dear Becca, I especially thank you for engaging in this conversation! I read your original comment last night right before I went to bed and tossed and turned late into the night. First thing this morning my thoughts turned to this conversation and asking God for discernment and humility. I feel he brought several things to mind to share but when I opened facebook to respond, I found Gayle had already expressed similar thoughts on the roles of the church and government. God created “Government [implements] law and justice. Love comes from the hearts of people that are able to ...
391 days ago
I've had a heavy heart over this election for some time. And now, a short 3 days before The Big Day, what can I say? If you've been watching or reading anything other than the "mainstream media" you understand the great battle that is taking place for hearts and minds. I can only address the people whose world I personally know: evangelical Christians. Kids who grew up in the church. Mostly GC kids, but others too. Oh, the turmoil! I understand the appeal of Barack Obama. He's so cool, so winsome on many worthwhile levels. I understand the disillusionment with the Republican Party. It has as many sinful people in it as the Democratic Party. And it's track record isn't exactly God-honoring. I don't feel a lot of attraction to the person or politician that is John McCain. I don't like being labeled a one-issue voter. I fear being disdained for having a narrow minded view of America, as even remotely godly, righteous or good. I understand some of the different perspectives ...
440 days ago
Just a quick reminder to my Florida readers to remember that the election this November isn't just about the presidency. We have our own state issues to fight for and the Florida Marriage Amendment is at the top of that list. I really appreciated this interview of John Stemberger, president of the Florida Family Policy Council explaining why the amendment is worth fighting for. Take some time to understand the issue, help your friends get informed and be sure to VOTE IN NOVEMBER!! Technorati Tags: marriage,politics,Florida,marriage amendment
