An interesting thought . . .

The news seldom brings encouragement these days. Lies and deceit are the norm from the majority of our politicians. Hardly an election goes by that there isn't some kind of scandal presented to either expose or depose a candidate.  The television condones all kinds of immoral behavior and gets the ratings. Yet, we bemoan the demise of the nation that was founded on Christian, moral behavior. Who are we to blame? How do these terrible politician gets into office and promote these ungodly interpretations of the laws of the land.

Seems to me that we don't have to look any further than the pews of our churches to find the culprits. Last I read,  over 50% of the Catholic vote put the current administration into office. A vote is a sanction and approval of the politician. We have an administration that is for all the immoral behaviors that are in opposition to our Christian codes of behavior. Why do people who should know what their religion stands for vote in disregard to Godly ways?

I have been disrespected more than a few times by fellow Christians in the pew for my narrow-minded view of the last two elections. Even the wife of a deacon, who you would think have a better understanding, told me that although they, personally, didn't vote for the current president, they rejoiced that the American people came together so joyfully to cast the vote for his 'historic' election. Behind her, in the booklet rack at the church resided a pamphlet for voting and it did not name names on who to vote for but what kind of person should be honored with our vote so that we stay on the side of Christian behavior. These are called 'non-negotiable' in deciding our vote. Obviously, she as well as a great many others of the Christians persuasion, did not read or take this information to heart. In other words, they voted as a political party, first, and a Christians, second. When you put your Faith on the back burner, you can't expect God to pick up the slack.

We now face discrimination as Christians. The new health plan, besides ruining many peoples life and income, makes everyone support abortion and contraception no matter what their faith may tell them. We have no option. We have to 'tolerate' everyone's choices even if it infringes on more moral choices. As a very wise woman in England stated on the news recently - God is not a tolerant God, he is a long-suffering God.

Seems that the next time anyone wants to complain about the state of our country and world, we have only one group to blame - the Christians and Catholics who voted for the moment, for politics, for the false hopes and not for God.

A Picture Makes the Quote!

 

Quote of the Day . . .

“We’re lending money we don’t have, to kids who will never be able to pay it back, for jobs that no longer exist… That’s crazy, right? That’s what we’ve been doing for the last forty years.”  -- Mike Rowe

Future of Our Medical Insurance Policies . . .

Given the daily reports of insurance policies being cut, 300,000 in Florida, alone, you have to wonder if this promise was 'forgotten' or an out-right lie? Even those who still retain their policies aren't resting comfortably wondering what the next phone call or mail delivery will bring. Unconstitutionally, the time limit for enrolling in the medical insurance system has been extended but will that really help or just delay the next computer crash. It is truly a sad statement that a policy/mandate which was not favored by the majority is being such a burden on our lives right now.


"So let me begin by saying this: I know that there are millions of Americans who are content with their health care coverage - they like their plan and they value their relationship with their doctor. And that means that no matter how we reform health care, we will keep this promise: If you like your doctor, you will be able to keep your doctor. Period. If you like your health care plan, you will be able to keep your health care plan. Period. No one will take it away." Barack Obama, AMA Speech, June 2009

Terrorists and Radical Threats . . . Christians? ProLife? The Politically Conservative?

Army Briefing Tells Soldiers Christians and Pro-Lifers are a "Radical" Threat

by Steven Ertelt | Washington, DC | LifeNews.com | 10/23/13 1:25 PM

http://www.lifenews.com/2013/10/23/army-briefing-tells-soldiers-christians-and-pro-lifers-are-a-radical-threat/

I’ve always wondered how a country adverse to the mercy and glory of God can exist. I prayed for Russia and China. I pitied people who would be afraid to exhibit any kind of Christian faith in public in case of reprisal against them or their family. How can people live free and in peace if their livelihood depends on being careful of what you say and to whom in case you chance losing everything. Oh . . . wait! I live in America and while we are still the most free country in the world, the current administration and other liberal factions are bound and determined to change that as well as turn us into placid taxpayers who don’t have an original thought in our head. I’m praying that many will be able to withstand that sort of onslaught but it is turning into an uphill battle.

In the LifeNews site, today, we learned:

A new Fox News report issued today says soldiers attending a pre-deployment briefing at Fort Hood were told that Christians and conservative political advocates are a threat to the nation. They were also informed that pro-life advocates are "radical."

　

". . . the counter-intelligence agent in charge of the meeting spent nearly a half hour discussing how evangelical Christians and groups like the American Family Association were "tearing the country apart."

According to a soldier interviewed, donating to any groups considered a threat to the military/government as punishable. And such groups included ProLife groups, evangelical Christians, Tea Party . . . I imagine that the people placing these restrictions on our soldiers have lots of subtitles under the basic ones mentioned with which to exact punishment if the minority deems the majority to be wrong thinking.

What happened to fighting for God and country? Wasn’t there a saying about ‘no atheists in the foxholes? If we don’t allow soldiers to take a moral and religious stand, why bother with anything.

ProLife groups are radical and tearing apart living babies in the womb is okay? I can see why the liberals wants to get the Christian attitude scared out of the troops. It makes it difficult for them to advance agendas.

And the elected presidential administration of our country which is supposed to represent everyone, calls people trying to save the unborn, terrorists. Something is every wrong in our country and it is evil. Liberty and justice for all is fading.

The report has more details and every person of faith and moral values should take heed because it is a further eroding of all that is good and holy in the world. Equal rights are not being equal.

Recipe results!

 I've already posted recipes for the pictured cookies but thought people might like to see how the recipe actually turns out. My daughter is visiting for a couple of weeks so I decided to surprise her with two of her favorite flavors: peanut butter and chocolate hazelnut.

Really fresh pomegranates!

 My dream has come true! My faithful, little pomegranate tree finally produced a nice crop of fruit this year. For a 'three year old', I think that is pretty good! There is something exciting about going out to the backyard for a ripe, juicy pomegranate rather than choosing one at the grocery store.