There is debate among some Christians about whether or not they can vote for Mitt Romney in good concience. I've heard Christians say it doesn't matter because God controls it all. Those people I'd direct here: Ken Malone- Stand Up
Another reason may be his mormon faith; another may be his not-that-right-of-center way of thinking. While at certain times history has allowed us to be picky, vote in protest, or just speak our minds with our votes, the time for pickyness is over.
Part of what I believe got us in this mess to begin with is that very thing. We didn't know the cost of our pickyness AFTER the primaries in 2008, and it got us Barack Obama. And it has torn our country apart. No, McCain was not the ideal candidate. But with Palin as a VP, he would have been held accountable. We could have been confident in who we are as WE THE PEOPLE in directing our employee, John McCain, what to do.
But instead some revolted in protest at the thought of this seemingly progressive politician taking office. It's understanding, but in hindsight, we didn't understand the cost.
This time, as we see a very similar battle begin to break out, we have to choose. Will we sow our seed on stony ground? Among thorns? Or will we sow into good soil; soil much better than all of the choices we have that can ONLY produce death..?
Mark 4:3-8
3 “Listen! Behold, a sower went out to sow. 4 And it happened, as he sowed, that some seed fell by the wayside; and the birds of the air[a] came and devoured it. 5 Some fell on stony ground, where it did not have much earth; and immediately it sprang up because it had no depth of earth.6 But when the sun was up it was scorched, and because it had no root it withered away. 7 And some seed fell among thorns; and the thorns grew up and choked it, and it yielded no crop. 8 But other seed fell on good ground and yielded a crop that sprang up, increased and produced: some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some a hundred.”
The Bible uses seeds and growth to teach on being responsible financially, and using your gifts God gave you through His grace. Through His grace, we have the right to vote.
Yes, Mitt Romney is a Mormon. This may create a hard time for some Christians. However, look at his beliefs. Does he profess Jesus? Yes. Look at the fruit of his life. His top aids say he has a personal relationship with God. They say he spends time in prayer. Does he believe in the Bible? Yes. Does he believe in the guidance of the Holy Spirit? Yes.
Yes, the Mormons have their book of Mormon... yes, they have some beliefs that do not line up with the Word of God. But we accept others pretty easily who profess Christ who do not have a personal relationship with Christ, who believe things that are unbiblical, even going against the Bible, but do not do it under a banner of "Mormonism". It is the morals, the ideals, the character we look at. Above all, look at the fruit. ABOVE labels, God looks at the heart. He is a man of his faith, and THAT WILL keep him accountable. At this point, we have to look at the positives because obviously the race is at a point where its either someone who professes Jesus and has GOOD fruit to show for it,----or someone who professes Jesus (whose pastor of 20+ years says Jesus was Muslim and preaches Yawheh IS the same as Allah) and has produced BAD fruit. (Link: Jeremiah Wright says Allah and Yahweh are the same) .
“Mitt Romney. You may not agree with his faith, but it plays a huge role. It’s why I can vouch for the man’s character, because I know he prays on his knees. I know his wife. He is a man of good character. I don’t necessarily agree with him, but he’s a man of good character. Now, what else can we do? Can we get somebody, anybody who’s a little more small government conservative.” -Glenn Beck
Yes, Mitt Romney isn't as conservative as we'd like him to be. He has some history we'd like him to not repeat. But as Glenn Beck has so eloquently stated, "At least he's not a communist."
Many went along with the RNC's push that he was the only "electable" candidate. That's far from true, but this struck fear into many, and it showed in the polls. It was an RNC-fulfilled "prophecy" if you will.
People bought into it even though he wasn't the most desirable. And now we're stuck. But if we show up on election day, and vote in a conservative congress as well, and REMEMBER our duty as citizens is to NOT leave the President and the government to its business, that we are ACTIVE employers, I believe we will see Romney rise to the occasion. I believe with ALL MY HEART he knows the ugency of this hour. I can see it in his eyes.
I was one of the ones that used to say, "Romney is as bad as Obama." I realized I was just being dramatic because I wasn't getting my way. I did my research, and am happy to say, HE IS NOT OBAMA.
I think we're all going through a little PTSD and we're afraid. But voting third party for someone who CANNOT win in THIS election is NOT being a good steward of your vote. Yes, pray. Yes, be led by the Holy Spirit. But God also gives us choices. God KNOWS every single reservation you have about this man. He KNOWS the ugency. And I can tell you, a vote for righteousness is pleasing in the sight of God. Voting for anyone else is sowing your PRECIOUS seed into THORNS, into stony ground. That seed will NEVER see the light of day. I believe this election (combined with the memory of 2008) will change how we vote FOREVER.
If you aren't ANGRY about what Obama has done to this country and while in office, it's because you simply don't know what he's done. You might not be "feeling" a lot of it yet, but you will. There is SO much at stake.Our jobs, our businesses, our freedom of speech, our right to bear arms, parental rights, our right to choose what to eat and our ability to choose what is healthy, our healthcare is at stake (it will be unattainable under Obamacare), our right to live. Our abilities as Christians to FEED people in need- yes, that is happening. This isn't some conspiracy theory, this is what is happening now. But the point of this post isn't to cause mass hysteria, or even to talk about what Obama's done or what he's planning. The point is, you have a choice. Life or death? Where will your seed go?
So continue to research what Obama has done to our country. And let that fuel you to vote for Romney; to sow your seed into good soil; to see this reign of pride and intentional destruction come to an end.
"Our relationship with our maker, however, depends on none of that. It is entirely in our control, for he is always at the door, and knocks for us. Our worldly successes cannot be guaranteed, but our ability to achieve spiritual success is entirely up to us, thanks to the grace of God. The best advice I know is to give those worldly things your best but never your all — reserve the ultimate hope for the only one who can grant it.” --Mitt Romney
Update: I recently found out that Jay Sekulow is advising Mitt Romney. Jay Sekulow is a Christian attorney who founded the ACLJ who fights in the trenches for Biblical and concervative values. This is huge in my mind because with an advisor like Jay, among many other things, it's pretty absurd for anyone to say, "Romney's no better than Obama!"
You can read more about him here: (Although I'm sure most Christians know who he is). ACLJ.org- Jay Sekulow
I first read about this information on the blog of Skyler Woods, a young Christian concervative: Thoughts of a Conservative Teen
And Here's the Politico article with the quotes from Jay Sekulow on one of his meetings with Romney: Politico
Notes:
"There's more to voting than getting your way all the time." After watching this clip, I heard that phrase. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jKgqsBJees
Friday, July 13, 2012
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
America: A Dream of God's Heart
America was God's dream. Just like the dreams you hold in your heart, America was His. He birthed it into the heart of people who risked everything, people who sailed on through adversity and disease. He birthed it in our Founding Fathers'.
The thought of this brings me to tears. It brings me to tears for many reasons.
1. I know what it's like to have a dream. I dream because He dreams. I was a dream of His heart, and now I exist. I know what it's like to dream and to long for that dream to come to pass. I also know the ache of that dream and how discouraging it can be to wait for it to be fulfilled. The Lord found faithful men on the earth to fulfill the dream of His heart that was and is America.
2. God still has a dream for America. And you can sit idly by and act like the only thing that matters is voting for the next President, IF that, or you can be one of those He finds faithful to fulfill His dream. You're either being tactfully used by the Lord, or, you're a pawn.
I feel like people cared way more right after 9/11. Especially Christians. Now, I feel like other than posting a status in memory of all those who lost their lives that day, the patriotism once received from it has dwindled. Why? We don't understand GOD HAD A DREAM. I'm not saying I am holier than everyone OR ANYTHING. But I still cry about 9/11. The day it happened I got home and found out about the Pentagon and about Pennsylvania. (I only knew about the trade centers before I got home from school). I ran into my room and cried in a corner behind my door. I was extremely scared and I was so emotional and cranky to my family. I just remember feeling like my arm had just been cut off. My America had been violated with the deepest hatred. See, America isn't just a country to me. It's an idea. It's a concept. It's an abstract thing. It has a heart, it has veins. And it's alive. It wasn't that someone came onto our soil and did what they did. I felt almost a childlike offense of the cruelty of stealing a child's toy or taunting on the playground. Like a girl getting her heart broken for the first time. I know that sounds like belittling the event, but it's really not. America has a heart and soul. America WAS and IS a DREAM. And if we caught that, maybe we'd care all the time instead of only when blatantly outright visibly heinous things happen.
Now, I know that people might see my postings every day and get fed up. I know that Christians will get upset like I'm inciting some sort of political agitation and un-focusing people from Jesus.
I know every excuse in the book for not educating yourself with anything other than, like I said, presidential elections, if that. But the biggest ones are "it doesn't matter" (using your faith to justify that one) or "I don't care". I doubt any Christian would admit they don't care, but that's the attitude in many we meet. Praying, yes, that's good; interceding and travailing, that's required of us. But what about educating yourself to what is happening? To the real facts?
I encourage everyone to not take any one person's word for it on ANY issue. Do the research. I guarantee you, every single lie this administration has told can easily be googled in .30 seconds and the truth can be found out (well, if its not from state-run media.)
Get information about the laws that are being passed in this country, and what it means for you and your children and our generation. That is one of the most important things you can do. Sure, healthcare for all sounds great. But this bill that's passed and currently in the SCOTUS is chock full of stuff you don't want and would never agree to if you knew.
Do your research. It's amazing how once a lie is told, the damage has been done no matter what is done by anyone to prove it false. Because those who want to believe it blindly will never hear the truth. Those who want to hear the truth will. What is the desire of your heart? Truth?
I know for some people, it's hard to tolerate a lot of highly stressful politically charged information. I get it. Have someone you trust research for you and let them tell you the facts only. This does not include going to whitehouse.gov (....lol...)
I recommend:
The ACLJ. Twitter, radio program, and news site. Jay Sekulow and Jordan Sekulow know what they're talking about! Chances are you've heard of them.
The Blaze. Not only do they write about stuff that is important to Christians, but they also have a lot of facts that people won't tell you. I truly trust this team.
The Heritage Foundation
Townhall
Life Site News. "Life, Family, and Culture News."
Live Action News. "Covering Human Rights, Abortion, and Right to Life".
Glenn Beck. "The truth has no agenda." The link I posted is to 540wfla where you can listen online (or in your car at AM 540) from 9am-12noon every weekday. I trust Glenn Beck. He has the passion for this country that is of the heart of God. He edifies and encourages the church, and he has dedicated his life, time, and money to charity, and to informing people with the truth.
Rush Limbaugh. Despite what anyone says about Rush, or Glenn for that matter, do your own research. I have never heard anyone speak with such an understanding of the left's politics of abortion as I have heard Rush speak. He is not afraid and that's what I like most about him. "Well, he's been divorced." Well, chances are, so have you. (over 50% of all marriages in the church end in divorce.) "Well, he was addicted to prescription drugs." Well, he got help, and I'm sure you extend your Christian love to people who are struggling with drugs or alcohol and you are able to love them. (maybe). Oh, and by the way, aren't you addicted to caffeine?
If either one of these people bother you, or you have a case against them in your heart, go pick up the Bible, pick out a dozen people God used and who were counted as righteous who were 343830983984309 times worse than these two men (that you probably have a painting of in your house or have named your kid after).
Case closed. You don't have an argument.
I've listened to Rush since I was a kid and I can tell you, he's right. Totally right. There was even an independant study done on how correct his statements are and its something like 97% of the time. They went back and researched things he's said and stuff. Pretty awesome.
And Glenn, well, there's just so many different situations he's been totally right about. You see it happen in months. Not because he proclaims to be some sort of a prophet, but because of common sense, and because he has the left's motives figured out pretty well. How? Folks, its all been done before. And well, there are playbooks, such as written by Saul Alinski.
I totally understand it if you've tried to listen to either of these and just couldn't. It's a lot to take on. It's a huge burden. I recommend searching the transcripts by topic, then, and getting your info that way.
I like listening to Glenn, truly the Lord is with him. But if I'm not careful, I can get a little fearful or discouraged when listening to him. Don't get me wrong, most of the time I am highly encouraged. But Rush brings balance (insert Star Wars reference here). He's that wake up call that reminds me, "I'm not the only one." That it's not as bad as it seems. That just because the lies are there doesn't mean we're going to go down the crapper.
If you need a little help caring at least a little, ask the Lord for His heart. Ask Him to remind you of His dream. He dreams through us. If you have a relationship with Jesus and walk with the Holy Spirit, He will speak to you just like any other situation you hear Him about.
I myself am about to do some research of my own to stir my own heart again with God's dream of America. I'm going to go through our founding years with the thought constantly in my mind of "God's dream".
I'm also getting ready to take a free course online from Hillsdale College, "Constitution 101: The Meaning and History of the Constitution."
You can take it too, at http://constitution.hillsdale.edu/ . If that doesn't work for you for the free version, let me know.
America DOES matter to God. It was a dream of His heart. If we really grasp that and think it through, we'll see how blessed we are and the true birth of patriotism.
The thought of this brings me to tears. It brings me to tears for many reasons.
1. I know what it's like to have a dream. I dream because He dreams. I was a dream of His heart, and now I exist. I know what it's like to dream and to long for that dream to come to pass. I also know the ache of that dream and how discouraging it can be to wait for it to be fulfilled. The Lord found faithful men on the earth to fulfill the dream of His heart that was and is America.
2. God still has a dream for America. And you can sit idly by and act like the only thing that matters is voting for the next President, IF that, or you can be one of those He finds faithful to fulfill His dream. You're either being tactfully used by the Lord, or, you're a pawn.
I feel like people cared way more right after 9/11. Especially Christians. Now, I feel like other than posting a status in memory of all those who lost their lives that day, the patriotism once received from it has dwindled. Why? We don't understand GOD HAD A DREAM. I'm not saying I am holier than everyone OR ANYTHING. But I still cry about 9/11. The day it happened I got home and found out about the Pentagon and about Pennsylvania. (I only knew about the trade centers before I got home from school). I ran into my room and cried in a corner behind my door. I was extremely scared and I was so emotional and cranky to my family. I just remember feeling like my arm had just been cut off. My America had been violated with the deepest hatred. See, America isn't just a country to me. It's an idea. It's a concept. It's an abstract thing. It has a heart, it has veins. And it's alive. It wasn't that someone came onto our soil and did what they did. I felt almost a childlike offense of the cruelty of stealing a child's toy or taunting on the playground. Like a girl getting her heart broken for the first time. I know that sounds like belittling the event, but it's really not. America has a heart and soul. America WAS and IS a DREAM. And if we caught that, maybe we'd care all the time instead of only when blatantly outright visibly heinous things happen.
Now, I know that people might see my postings every day and get fed up. I know that Christians will get upset like I'm inciting some sort of political agitation and un-focusing people from Jesus.
I know every excuse in the book for not educating yourself with anything other than, like I said, presidential elections, if that. But the biggest ones are "it doesn't matter" (using your faith to justify that one) or "I don't care". I doubt any Christian would admit they don't care, but that's the attitude in many we meet. Praying, yes, that's good; interceding and travailing, that's required of us. But what about educating yourself to what is happening? To the real facts?
I encourage everyone to not take any one person's word for it on ANY issue. Do the research. I guarantee you, every single lie this administration has told can easily be googled in .30 seconds and the truth can be found out (well, if its not from state-run media.)
Get information about the laws that are being passed in this country, and what it means for you and your children and our generation. That is one of the most important things you can do. Sure, healthcare for all sounds great. But this bill that's passed and currently in the SCOTUS is chock full of stuff you don't want and would never agree to if you knew.
Do your research. It's amazing how once a lie is told, the damage has been done no matter what is done by anyone to prove it false. Because those who want to believe it blindly will never hear the truth. Those who want to hear the truth will. What is the desire of your heart? Truth?
I know for some people, it's hard to tolerate a lot of highly stressful politically charged information. I get it. Have someone you trust research for you and let them tell you the facts only. This does not include going to whitehouse.gov (....lol...)
I recommend:
The ACLJ. Twitter, radio program, and news site. Jay Sekulow and Jordan Sekulow know what they're talking about! Chances are you've heard of them.
The Blaze. Not only do they write about stuff that is important to Christians, but they also have a lot of facts that people won't tell you. I truly trust this team.
The Heritage Foundation
Townhall
Life Site News. "Life, Family, and Culture News."
Live Action News. "Covering Human Rights, Abortion, and Right to Life".
Glenn Beck. "The truth has no agenda." The link I posted is to 540wfla where you can listen online (or in your car at AM 540) from 9am-12noon every weekday. I trust Glenn Beck. He has the passion for this country that is of the heart of God. He edifies and encourages the church, and he has dedicated his life, time, and money to charity, and to informing people with the truth.
Rush Limbaugh. Despite what anyone says about Rush, or Glenn for that matter, do your own research. I have never heard anyone speak with such an understanding of the left's politics of abortion as I have heard Rush speak. He is not afraid and that's what I like most about him. "Well, he's been divorced." Well, chances are, so have you. (over 50% of all marriages in the church end in divorce.) "Well, he was addicted to prescription drugs." Well, he got help, and I'm sure you extend your Christian love to people who are struggling with drugs or alcohol and you are able to love them. (maybe). Oh, and by the way, aren't you addicted to caffeine?
If either one of these people bother you, or you have a case against them in your heart, go pick up the Bible, pick out a dozen people God used and who were counted as righteous who were 343830983984309 times worse than these two men (that you probably have a painting of in your house or have named your kid after).
Case closed. You don't have an argument.
I've listened to Rush since I was a kid and I can tell you, he's right. Totally right. There was even an independant study done on how correct his statements are and its something like 97% of the time. They went back and researched things he's said and stuff. Pretty awesome.
And Glenn, well, there's just so many different situations he's been totally right about. You see it happen in months. Not because he proclaims to be some sort of a prophet, but because of common sense, and because he has the left's motives figured out pretty well. How? Folks, its all been done before. And well, there are playbooks, such as written by Saul Alinski.
I totally understand it if you've tried to listen to either of these and just couldn't. It's a lot to take on. It's a huge burden. I recommend searching the transcripts by topic, then, and getting your info that way.
I like listening to Glenn, truly the Lord is with him. But if I'm not careful, I can get a little fearful or discouraged when listening to him. Don't get me wrong, most of the time I am highly encouraged. But Rush brings balance (insert Star Wars reference here). He's that wake up call that reminds me, "I'm not the only one." That it's not as bad as it seems. That just because the lies are there doesn't mean we're going to go down the crapper.
If you need a little help caring at least a little, ask the Lord for His heart. Ask Him to remind you of His dream. He dreams through us. If you have a relationship with Jesus and walk with the Holy Spirit, He will speak to you just like any other situation you hear Him about.
I myself am about to do some research of my own to stir my own heart again with God's dream of America. I'm going to go through our founding years with the thought constantly in my mind of "God's dream".
I'm also getting ready to take a free course online from Hillsdale College, "Constitution 101: The Meaning and History of the Constitution."
You can take it too, at http://constitution.hillsdale.edu/ . If that doesn't work for you for the free version, let me know.
America DOES matter to God. It was a dream of His heart. If we really grasp that and think it through, we'll see how blessed we are and the true birth of patriotism.
Updated Saturday, April 14, 2012, 2:11pm
Monday, April 9, 2012
Must Reads- Monday, April 9th, 2012
The Blaze- Audio from the New Black Panthers, "be prepared for bloodshed." THIS IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT.
The Blaze- Rev Wright's new rants: "Allah and Yahweh are the same."
Breitbart.com- Young Man Able to Obtain Eric Holder's Voting Ballot..in order to make a point
The Blaze- Frances Fox Piven's rant against the Tea Party, capitalism, etc. (Audio included. Eerily reminiscent of Scar's words to the hyenas....)
The Blaze- Rev Wright's new rants: "Allah and Yahweh are the same."
Breitbart.com- Young Man Able to Obtain Eric Holder's Voting Ballot..in order to make a point
The Blaze- Frances Fox Piven's rant against the Tea Party, capitalism, etc. (Audio included. Eerily reminiscent of Scar's words to the hyenas....)
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Why Liberals Lie...(about blatantly obvious things...)
So here the sound bite of the week is President Obama basically admonishing the Supreme Court about possibly declaring Obamacare unconstitutional. You can read the transcript here: The Rush Limbaugh Program- transcript of Pres Obama's words to Supreme Court
Basically, he goes to say that they would be labeled activist judges (which you can go on to read Rush's statements on that) and says that the health care bill passed with an overwhelming majority.
While there are so many other issues with his entire statement on the issue, we will be focusing on the lie that the health care bill passed with an overwhelming majority. I'd like you to read the entire transcript page there that I posted the link to, as Rush addresses the other issues with the president's statement, (I.E. he thinks of Roe V. Wade as an amazing accomplishment yet now he chooses to rail against so-called activist judges who are, this time, NOT creating a law but DOING THEIR JOB, interpreting the law? That is the DEFINITION of a judge, specifically a Supreme Court Judge. to say that they have no business doing THEIR JOB, yet to be calling CREATING a law like Roe V. Wade to BE their job, now that is calling evil good and good evil. Also, the PEOPLE have brought this lawsuit against the goverment. This isn't just something the judges decided to debate. This is the PEOPLE speaking due to the executive and legislative branch overstepping their bounds. Anyway. Read the transcript ;-) .
Now, about the passing of Obamacare. The bill passed 219 to 212. There were absolutely no bipartisan votes on this bill, and as you can see by the numbers, it only passed by 7 votes. I don't know of anyone that would call that an overwhelming majority unless there was only 10 people in the house of representatives.
Now, this begs the question: Why lie? Why say such a statement? And this is not just some misstatement or "getting caught up in the lingo." This statement is so easily fact checked that anyone with any sort of access to any type of computer could find out in .30-.35 seconds. So why did the president lie? Because he knows the kind of people that support him follow him blindly and will believe whatever he says. Why, you ask? How could people be so mesmerized, really?
I believe we don't wrestle with flesh and blood. And I believe its a combination of multiple spirits in this country.
First of all, there's the spirit of deception. This includes allowing yourself to be duped. Why do we allow ourselves to be duped? Pride. It's pretty easy to not allow yourself to be duped in the first place, but then again, maybe it isn't. Pride and self-love are pretty hefty issues.
If it's that easy to fact-check the president, why are people believing him and spewing the same jargon and false talking points.
I like to put myself in the position of, say, a liberal who is extremely lazy, doesn't know much about the health care bill, only what the president has said about it, and has a pretty hefty problem with pride and selfish ambition. If I was getting paid by SEIU to "protest" at the Supreme Court (which is happening), I don't think I'd care about what the facts were or even if I was wrong. That thought wouldn't even be in my head. I'm just doing what is expected of me, and earning a little cash in the process. And I think I'm helping the cause of the whole "free everything for everyone" crowd.
I get it. I get wanting to believe. I get not fact checking so I don't find out the truth.
But anyway, I just see this and I know, now, more than ever, especially if this bill gets declared illegal by the Supreme Court, that we are going to have to PRAY for that viel to be lifted from peoples' eyes. We have to live out what we feel without fear of misunderstanding or retaliation (evil good, good evil...)We have to be Jesus to people, and really, I know that love is one of the biggest forces we have in changing peoples' minds, in helping people see the light, in lifting the viel of pride... so that by the time the Supreme Court comes out with the verdict, there aren't riots in the streets from people who have NO idea about ANYTHING they're just upset because of what they've been told, which isn't even true in the first place...
I literally just heard this quote from Glenn Beck:
"You're not battling the Obama administration. You're battling ancient evil."
Check out the restoring love event: Mercury One: Restoring Love
Some other things in the news I want you to check out:
The Blaze- Federal Agency spends over $800,000 in taxpayer money at lavish Las Vegas training conference... You can see a list of all the details they spent your money on...I.E. a cheese display at $19/person, $44 breakfasts every day, $7,000 worth of sushi, etc. Yeah, that $$ could have taken a chunk out of our debt...
Fact Check: Obama Film I haven't read this whole thing but from the paragraph or two I've read I think it will be pretty good.
Another thing I want everyone to do is to do some research about the diff between health care and insurance... while I have more research to do, insurance is great. Health care is what is costing this country so much money and is part of the problem. It's like asking your car insurance company to pay for every oil change, check-up, and all of your gas....I can't remember where I heard that, but it was good. :-)
"You're not battling the Obama administration. You're battling ancient evil."
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