Where Is God and Christmas going from here? (not my words, but I like em)

Where Is God and Christmas going from here? (not my words, but I like em)

Jon Rudman

Apparently the White House referred to Christmas Trees as “Holiday Trees” for the first time this year which prompted CBS presenter, Ben Stein, to present this piece which I would like to share with you. I think it applies just as much to many countries as it does to America . . .



The following was written by Ben Stein and recited by him on CBS Sunday Morning Commentary.


My confession:

I am a Jew, and every single one of my ancestors was Jewish. And it does not bother me even a little bit when people call those beautiful lit up, bejewelled trees, Christmas trees. I don't feel threatened. I don't feel discriminated against. That's what they are, Christmas trees.

It doesn't bother me a bit when people say, “Merry Christmas” to me. I don't think they are slighting me or getting ready to put me in a ghetto. In fact, I kind of like it. It shows that we are all brothers and sisters celebrating this happy time of year. It doesn't bother me at all that there is a manger scene on display at a key intersection near my beach house in Malibu. If people want a crib, it's just as fine with me as is the Menorah a few hundred yards away.

I don't like getting pushed around for being a Jew, and I don't think Christians like getting pushed around for being Christians. I think people who believe in God are sick and tired of getting pushed around, period. I have no idea where the concept came from, that America is an explicitly atheist country. I can't find it in the Constitution and I don't like it being shoved down my throat.

Or maybe I can put it another way: where did the idea come from that we should worship celebrities and we aren't allowed to worship God? I guess that's a sign that I'm getting old, too. But there are a lot of us who are wondering where these celebrities came from and where the America we knew went to.

In light of the many jokes we send to one another for a laugh, this is a little different: This is not intended to be a joke; it's not funny, it's intended to get you thinking.

Billy Graham's daughter was interviewed on the Early Show and Jane Clayson asked her: “How could God let something like this happen?” (regarding Hurricane Katrina). Anne Graham gave an extremely profound and insightful response. She said: “I believe God is deeply saddened by this, just as we are, but for years we've been telling God to get out of our schools, to get out of our government and to get out of our lives. And being the gentleman He is, I believe He has calmly backed out. How can we expect God to give us His blessing and His protection if we demand He leave us alone?”

In light of recent events... terrorists attack, school shootings, etc. I think it started when Madeleine Murray O'Hare (she was murdered, her body found a few years ago) complained she didn't want prayer in our schools, and we said OK. Then someone said you better not read the Bible in school. The Bible says thou shalt not kill, thou shalt not steal, and love your neighbour as yourself. And we said OK.

Then Dr. Benjamin Spock said we shouldn't spank our children when they misbehave, because their little personalities would be warped and we might damage their self-esteem (Dr. Spock's son committed suicide). We said an expert should know what he's talking about. And we said okay.

Now we're asking ourselves why our children have no conscience, why they don't know right from wrong, and why it doesn't bother them to kill strangers, their classmates, and themselves.

Probably, if we think about it long and hard enough, we can figure it out. I think it has a great deal to do with 'WE REAP WHAT WE SOW.'

Funny how simple it is for people to trash God and then wonder why the world's going to hell. Funny how we believe what the newspapers say, but question what the Bible says. Funny how you can send 'jokes' through e-mail and they spread like wildfire, but when you start sending messages regarding the Lord, people think twice about sharing. Funny how lewd, crude, vulgar and obscene articles pass freely through cyberspace, but public discussion of God is suppressed in the school and workplace.

Are you laughing yet?

Funny how when you forward this message, you will not send it to many on your address list because you're not sure what they believe, or what they will think of you for sending it.

Funny how we can be more worried about what other people think of us than what God thinks of us.

Pass it on if you think it has merit.

If not, then just discard it.... no one will know you did. But if you discard this thought process, don't sit back and complain about what bad shape the world is in.

My Best Regards, Honestly and respectfully,

Ben Stein

JESUS THANK YOU !

"Jesus Thank You For This Day" 
                                                                                                               
05:15 AM   9/7/2011

When I wake up in the mornin and get the coffee started about five.
Then about half past the hour,, after this -n- that,
I start to come alive.


My mind picks up on Jesus and
I have to thank and praise Him for this day.
I reflect on all He's done for me,
and the many, many blessings sent my way.


    So Jesus thank you, Jesus thank you
     for takin this old sinner as a friend.
     Jesus thank you, Jesus thank you
        for I know that we're both winners in the end.


Well I know I don't deserve it,
how He's lightened up the burdens of my soul.
 He knows I'm still a sinner,
and He knows I can't make it on my own.


In all my trials and tribulations, you know  
He's been there through and through,
He didn't give up on me, and He won't give up on you.


     So Jesus thank you, Jesus thank you
       for takin this old sinner as a friend.
      Jesus thank you, Jesus thank you
     for I know that we're both winners in the end.


I reflect upon the little things,
the things I take for granted don't you see.
Like how the world it keeps on turning
 and the Son still  lights the path for you and me.


Like how He keeps my heart a-beating
 and my lungs they keep on breathing through the night.
But though I'm just a sinner, with Jesus I'm a winner.
 And the devil, well, he aint gonna win this fight.


      So Jesus thank you, Jesus thank you
        for takin this old sinner as a friend.
       Jesus thank you, Jesus thank you
     for I know that we're both winners in the end.

  Oh I know we're both winners in the end.

Words by lynn wright

No Stopping, Keep Moving If Your On The Road To Glory

What have I done for Jesus today?

What have I done for Jesus today?
To start off, He was on my mind when I Awoke. So I guess I could say I welcomed Him into my daily activity. I then thanked God the Father for for granting me this day and every day. For every new breath I consume comes from Him. I am spreading seeds of His work and love through any means of communication. If you are amongst my friends, if you are a part of my Facebook directory, then you are asked to share in the seeding of God's grace and love to those who may indirectly come across your postings. As for me, I pray that the words I put into print are worthy of being read by any and all who choose to read them. Today I will strive to be worthy of the Love of Christ. I will strive to pass that love on to others whom I come into contact with. Today I'll pray that I have no enemies,but if I do, then I'll pray for them too. Today I'll keep Jesus in my heart and thoughts through conversation and song. Today I am attending Church services where the Word of God, via the Bible is being taught. Today I will strive to absorb the message and apply it to my daily walk. If you are lead to see this posting the I encourage you to share it with others and I urge you to share with me, your thoughts on ways I may improve on my daily walk.
Webby.

"Politically Correct"

Here we go again another round of names hurting more than the sticks & stones.

Discussing the "N" word

In My opinion the "N" word is not a race, creed, color, culture, nationality or religion. But rather a behavioral attitude which anyone may express at anytime. Therefore if you are expressing this kind of behavior then the "shoe fits" no matter who or what color you may be. The "N" word is brought to mind every time I see NAACP. Maybe it would be better to change the Oginizations name if they are offended by "N" words. Changing NAACP to USAACP might be more appropriate. There are many words that could be "N" words: Nerd, Numbskull, Nanny, Nasty, Nothing, Nobobdy, New, Never or Nice. The dictionary is full of examples. I'm just guessing here but I believe that the "N" word in Question, is a slang variation, and short for another "N" word. And that the color "Black" was substituted for both other "N" word terminologies. If that's the case, then black is merely a generalized discription of "CP"(colored people) when in actullity the color black is incorrect. As many shades of brown would be more acurate. I have yet to see a real black man. Or for that matter A "N" man. Ones color is only a discription of ones outward appearance.
I am not "White" as some might discribe me. I am of the Human Race. I happen to be some shade of biege, pink, red , and yes a light shade of brown or tan.
I am an American as well as are all others who may have been born in this great country, came here legally and can offer proof of this "Documentation" like the SS#s or drivers lic.#s if applicable. If you came here from Africa and became a citizen of America then you are an American also. Not African-American. Also, the "Blackman" is not exclusive to Africa. But several other countries and territories as well. The same applies to those who also came from other countries. Germany, France, England, Poland, Russia, etc. You can be a Hungry-American, but only for lack of something to eat. This being said, I believe we should look at others as individuals. And accept them as such. Not as part of a culture or group. And only link to certain behavioral groups.

Immigration Profiling

I'm all for profiling the mexican lookalikes. why should they

be special most everyone else gets profiled every day. .

If your hangin with some folks who dress in camo, you get
profiled as a militia maniac.
If you keep your hair long and
your male you get profiled as a Hopeless Hippy.
If your clothes are not quit up to the standards of some, you get
profiled as a homeless bum.
If you wear a nice suit a black
shirt with silver tie you might get profiled as a Itailian hitman or similar type of character.
If your male and dress in the clothing of the opposite sex, talk wierd, and don't have a firm hand shake your profiled as Queer.
Gravitationaly challanged people are profiled constantly and are now being
targeted by the "Food Police".
So why not Profile brown skinned people in Arizona?
Blacks have put up with it for centuries.
If you have tattoos you are profiled a certain way.
If you have body piercings covering your body you are profiled.
First impressionsare not only for the job interview.
First impressions say things about you to others. If your first impression is different from what's expected then you better have a backup plan.If you are not what you look like the real you will show up when you speak.
What kind and how much education you have will be revealed when you open you mouth.
Actions we share with "the guys" are usually different than the ones we put forth when with our family or business partners, clergy, girl friends, or on a job interview.
Lets face it America. We are all biased in one way or another. It's only that most people most of the time control their biases and act civil towards one another. For me my bias is not based on skin color or obesety,or clothing. It's the attitude of the dude. And how one presents him or her self.

The only way to get to know someone is to profile. Whether in your mind or openly so they know they're being profiled and can act accordingly.

SO LETS PROFLIE AWAY ARIZONA,WE ALL DO IT.