The Three Stooges

Are there things in your past that still have you bound in mind and spirit? God says we become new creatures. This is true but you are the one who has to release the old man. Jesus gives the power. Isaiah 61:1 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek, he has sent me to bind up the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound.” Luke 4:18 fulfills...

I AM COMING HOME

When I write something heavy I also like to put in something encouraging. This is one of them, my friends.

Woke up at 5 with the most wonderful feeling! Something I never felt before! As I lay awake, more wonderful ideas came to mind.

I was dreaming that I was moving into a brand new home. Someone was putting new windows in. I just saw hands (the hands of Jesus finishing my mansion! One window had baby designs. Lovingly put in.
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I was talking to my mother about her political beliefs - she is an avid obama supporter, and have come to the conclusion that we do agree on most things, like the economy. I have come to realize that as Christians we believe that we are held to a higher standard, and because we have the truth, we are required to do all we can (voteing) to forward the kingdom of God. Where we differ is who or what we feel we are accountable to. She is not a Christian and does not feel that we are accountable to God...

My mother and step father voted for Obama, They are both college professors and quite left wing. I have found that while I stand firmly to the far right of Obama, it doesnt mean that I cannot look past differences and still have close friends and family that support him and his policies. It is pretty frusterating to see the country that I fought for personally go to what seems like "hell in a hand basket", but as Kathe put it, we are called to pray and trust that God knows what He is doing.