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What on Earth am I Here For?


Day 2 - You Are Not an Accident

You remember Stella Liebeck, don’t you? No, she’s not the “Where’s the beef?” lady from the Wendy’s commercial. She’s the elderly lady who spilled McDonald’s coffe in her lap and sustained 3rd degree burns on 6% of her body. The courts awarded her $2.9 million but it was later reduced to $600,000. […]

What on Earth am I Here For?


Day 1 - It All Starts with God

My church is starting a new study of The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren. This will be the second my church has done this. We were part of the initial 1,500 churches involved in The Purpose Driven Church pilot program.

Today’s the first day so if you would like to read with us feel free to join. I will be posting the schedule daily for the next 40 days.

Here are a few web sites that allow you to search for the best gasoline prices in your area. These free services could save you big bucks!

• GasBuddy.com
• GasPriceWatch.com

Personally, I prefer GasBuddy.com. There appears to more people participating and an increased amount of information available.

I’m not normally a fan of MSNBC but this article by Diane Dimond expresses my feelings towards air travel these days.

My Turn: Defending Our Skies Against the Elderly

As I watched the airport screener search my father, I had to wonder: have we lost our common sense?

Romans 11 is a very revealing and humbling chapter. Paul reminds the Romans that God still loves the Jews and that there are still those who believe in Jesus. For those of us who fall into the Gentile category, Paul reminds us of the mercy of God and from whence we came…

From a Gospel for Asia newsletter:

GFA Nepali missionary Besh’s life is in danger as radical insurgency group Maoists forcibly abducted him a week ago for their purposes. This morning we received the urgent news. Though we do not know the details of the kidnapping or where he has been taken, we know our brother’s life is on the line. He is well known in the community as a Christian pastor and evangelist, and authorities in an area where he was ministering a year ago noticed his activity and asked him to leave…

Here is an exceptionally well-written article by Rabbi Daniel Lapin. Wise words indeed.

One-time girlfriend of quirky California Gov. Jerry Brown in the ’70s, singer Linda Ronstadt has been busy lately. She dedicated her song “Desperado” to Michael Moore and his bogus-mentary, “Fahrenheit 911,” she got herself tossed out of the Aladdin casino in Las Vegas, and she gave an interview to a newspaper. Although I doubt this was her intention, she has actually taught us three lessons: One, she and many of her fellow entertainers do have a religion – I’d call it “secular fundamentalism.” Two, it’s open season on Christians, the last unprotected minority in America. Her third lesson, well, I’ll tell you that in a minute…

Courtesy of Concerned Women for America:

When you visit your congressman, be cordial, polite, dress appropriately and thank him for taking time to visit with you.

Be sure to thank him for any pro-family votes, and express your disappointment about any votes with which you disagreed. Then let your representative know about future legislation that is important to you as a voter.

Give simple, concise requests and explain that it matters to you which way they vote.

At the conclusion of the meeting, thank your congressman. Let him know that you are praying for him and that you believe he performs a valuable and important service to you and your country.

Also, request a meeting with him during the next recess.

From a Concerned Women for America email:

CWA recognizes the tragic reality of abortion and as one step in the process of overturning abortion laws we are working to alleviate the pain of the unborn while reminding women of the humanity of their unborn child. For women who are considering having an abortion, CWA is working to ensure that they know the truth about the pain that abortion procedures will cause for their unborn child, thereby encouraging some women to decide not to have the abortion.

• Urge your Senators and Congressman to cosponsor this potentially lifesaving legislation.

CWA is immensely grateful for the hard work of our members. Your continued action and support greatly encourages us. Please take advantage of the next few weeks while Congress is home. We look forward to seeing how God works through you to influence our country!

• For more information about how to lobby from your kitchen table, click here to download our brochure.
• Plus, for information for pastors and churches on involvement in the political process, click here.

From a Concerned Women for America email:

Current law gives the IRS the power to revoke a church’s tax-exempt status if that church produces any material deemed ’’too political’’ - thus giving the government the power to suppress the church. H.R. 235 preserves religious liberty by reversing that policy.

• Urge your congressman to cosponsor the Houses of Worship Free Speech Restoration Act.
• Also, ask your pastor to write a letter to your Congressman on church letterhead supporting this bill. For a sample letter, click here. Hearing from local pastors and the congregations they represent will send a powerful message to Capitol Hill. (Also, please send a copy of your letter to Rep. Walter Jones, 422 Cannon House Office Building, Washington DC 20515).

Visit this link for a CWA paper on H.R. 235. You can view talking points on H.R. 235 by clicking here.

You may also visit this informational website: http://www.hr235.org/