Why Are Americans Paying to Be Searched, Spied On, Shot At, and Robbed Blind by their Government? - lewrockwell.com
"The State Department wants $400,000 to purchase a fiberglass sculpture
of a camel looking at a needle for its new embassy in Pakistan. They’ve
already spent their allotted $630,000 to increase the number of “likes”
and fans on their Facebook and Twitter pages. The NATO ambassador for
the U.S. needs $700,000 for landscaping and gardening, the National
Science Foundation would like $700,000 to put on a theatrical production
about climate change, and the Senate staffers need $1.9 million for
lifestyle coaching. Also, Yale University researchers could really use
$384,000 so they can study the odd cork-screw shape of a duck’s penis."
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Recommended reading:
75% of Americans Think Politicians Are Corrupt
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Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Sunday, August 11, 2013
The Conscience of a Conservative Christian Blogger
Yesterday I watched the You Tube Video They Sold Their Souls for Rock and Roll (part 1). I've seen it before, or at least an earlier version of it. But what really stood out this time was a comment about rap artist Eminem. It was said that Eminem "Wrestles with the ramifications he knows his songs have on his listeners."
Yes, I'm sure Eminem's songs do have "ramifications" on his listeners. Most of the stuff I've heard from him could have been written by Satan himself. And he will be held accountable on the Day of Judgment for those "ramifications."
But as a "Conservative Christian Blogger," I also wrestle with the "ramifications" that my posts may have on my readers. I am not a minister (never been one, never will be one). And so I take a little comfort in the fact that I won't be held to the same standard as those who call themselves ministers (whether they have been called by God to that office or not!). The Bible says:
"My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation." (James 3:1).
But like Eminem, and all the rest of humanity, the words of my Lord Jesus applied to me as well:
"But I say unto you, that every idle word that men shall speak they shall give account thereof on the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned." (Matthew 12:36,37).
I know a day is coming when I will give account of "every idle word" I post on my blog. And like Eminem, I will have to give an account for the "ramifications" those "idle words" have on my readers. I like to imagine 3 specific groups of people who may visit this site:
1. The first group is made up of true Christians. Those who love our Lord Jesus with all their heart, who look to him in true faith and trust in his shed blood on the cross as their only hope of salvation. I like to think that, at least from time to time, people in this group will read something I post (or listen to a sermon or podcast I link to) and say "Amen brother! Well Said."
2. The second group is made up of both non-Christians and Christians alike, but are poles apart from my way of thinking. And when they read my posts, they roll their eyes and reach for their mouse to quickly move on to another web site.
3. The third group is made up of readers who may be emotionally unstable, or very very very angry - for whatever reason. And instead of finding the gospel of my Lord Jesus (by clicking on links like When Government tries to be God and Compel Them to Come In), these people get stirred up by my posts against abortion (Would it Bother Us More If They Used Guns?), against same sex marriage (Why Persecution is coming to the Church in America), against Catholicism (Saving Those Damned Catholics!), against Protestant religious leaders ( Billy Graham, Pope Francis, and the Doctrine of Total Depravity, What Do Dr. Tim LaHaye and Glen Beck Have in Common?), or our president (Is Obama the Anti-Christ? I Say Yes!), or whatever.
This third group concerns me greatly. I am not Amish. I am not a Quaker. But I am totally committed to non-violence. And I would hate to think of one of my readers going out and committing a "Hate Crime" or an act of violence against anyone because of something he (or she) read or heard on this site. My Lord Jesus said - and I have this quote posted on the upper right hand corner of my blog:
"Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves. Be ye therefore wise as serpents and harmless as doves." (Matthew 10:16)
Yes, I'm sure Eminem's songs do have "ramifications" on his listeners. Most of the stuff I've heard from him could have been written by Satan himself. And he will be held accountable on the Day of Judgment for those "ramifications."
But as a "Conservative Christian Blogger," I also wrestle with the "ramifications" that my posts may have on my readers. I am not a minister (never been one, never will be one). And so I take a little comfort in the fact that I won't be held to the same standard as those who call themselves ministers (whether they have been called by God to that office or not!). The Bible says:
"My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation." (James 3:1).
But like Eminem, and all the rest of humanity, the words of my Lord Jesus applied to me as well:
"But I say unto you, that every idle word that men shall speak they shall give account thereof on the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned." (Matthew 12:36,37).
I know a day is coming when I will give account of "every idle word" I post on my blog. And like Eminem, I will have to give an account for the "ramifications" those "idle words" have on my readers. I like to imagine 3 specific groups of people who may visit this site:
1. The first group is made up of true Christians. Those who love our Lord Jesus with all their heart, who look to him in true faith and trust in his shed blood on the cross as their only hope of salvation. I like to think that, at least from time to time, people in this group will read something I post (or listen to a sermon or podcast I link to) and say "Amen brother! Well Said."
2. The second group is made up of both non-Christians and Christians alike, but are poles apart from my way of thinking. And when they read my posts, they roll their eyes and reach for their mouse to quickly move on to another web site.
3. The third group is made up of readers who may be emotionally unstable, or very very very angry - for whatever reason. And instead of finding the gospel of my Lord Jesus (by clicking on links like When Government tries to be God and Compel Them to Come In), these people get stirred up by my posts against abortion (Would it Bother Us More If They Used Guns?), against same sex marriage (Why Persecution is coming to the Church in America), against Catholicism (Saving Those Damned Catholics!), against Protestant religious leaders ( Billy Graham, Pope Francis, and the Doctrine of Total Depravity, What Do Dr. Tim LaHaye and Glen Beck Have in Common?), or our president (Is Obama the Anti-Christ? I Say Yes!), or whatever.
This third group concerns me greatly. I am not Amish. I am not a Quaker. But I am totally committed to non-violence. And I would hate to think of one of my readers going out and committing a "Hate Crime" or an act of violence against anyone because of something he (or she) read or heard on this site. My Lord Jesus said - and I have this quote posted on the upper right hand corner of my blog:
"Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves. Be ye therefore wise as serpents and harmless as doves." (Matthew 10:16)
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Rush Limbaugh Makes Stunning Offer to Obama
Rush Limbaugh makes stunning offer to Obama:
Excerpt from this article:
President Obama: "My thinking was when we beat [Republicans] in 2012 that might break the fever, and it's not quite broken yet. I genuinely believe there are Republicans out there who would like to work with us but they're fearful of their base and they're concerned about what Rush Limbaugh might say about them. And as a consequence we get the kind of gridlock that makes people cynical about government."
Rush Limbaugh: "“Let me translate this for you. What the president of the United States is really saying is that Republican senators, Republican members of the House of Representatives do not vote the way he wants them to because they’re afraid that I will tell the truth about them. If it were not for me, the news media would be able to protect him."
Recommended listening:
When Government Tries to Be God, by Dr. David P. Murray
Excerpt from this article:
President Obama: "My thinking was when we beat [Republicans] in 2012 that might break the fever, and it's not quite broken yet. I genuinely believe there are Republicans out there who would like to work with us but they're fearful of their base and they're concerned about what Rush Limbaugh might say about them. And as a consequence we get the kind of gridlock that makes people cynical about government."
Rush Limbaugh: "“Let me translate this for you. What the president of the United States is really saying is that Republican senators, Republican members of the House of Representatives do not vote the way he wants them to because they’re afraid that I will tell the truth about them. If it were not for me, the news media would be able to protect him."
Recommended listening:
When Government Tries to Be God, by Dr. David P. Murray
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Resistance Is Not Futile
Resistance Is Not Futile | The Weekly Standard:
"In the states, Republicans are governing successfully. At the think tanks, conservatives are arguing intelligently. Around the country, activists are organizing energetically. All well and good. And important. But not enough. Because in Washington we have a president and an administration, aided and abetted by a Democratic Senate, whose efforts over the next four years, if unchecked, could overwhelm the good deeds of Republican governors, the astute arguments of conservative policy experts, and the hard work of grassroots activists."
But Still, someone once said, "If you strike not the root, the branches will grow again."
Recommended reading (my post):
Conspiracy Theory 101
"In the states, Republicans are governing successfully. At the think tanks, conservatives are arguing intelligently. Around the country, activists are organizing energetically. All well and good. And important. But not enough. Because in Washington we have a president and an administration, aided and abetted by a Democratic Senate, whose efforts over the next four years, if unchecked, could overwhelm the good deeds of Republican governors, the astute arguments of conservative policy experts, and the hard work of grassroots activists."
But Still, someone once said, "If you strike not the root, the branches will grow again."
Recommended reading (my post):
Conspiracy Theory 101
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
The Media Is Corrupt, But So Are We
The Media is Corrupt, But So Are We - The Daily Caller
Excerpt:
"It’s time for conservatives to just admit it. We’re here. America has become a decadent, apathetic, left-wing, and just plain stupid country. It’s become what Martin Amis once described it as: a 'moronic inferno.' Seriously, right-wingers: let’s save a lot of time and energy and just face it. We need to stop trying to shame the media, or coming up with 10-point Gingrichite plans to restore America, or feeling surprise when liberals say they will bury us. We. Are. Here. The left won."
All that remains to be done is to destroy the Constitution, especially the Second Amendment, and start confiscating our guns.
Recommended reading:
What Happens When a Government Disarms its Citizens?
Excerpt:
"It’s time for conservatives to just admit it. We’re here. America has become a decadent, apathetic, left-wing, and just plain stupid country. It’s become what Martin Amis once described it as: a 'moronic inferno.' Seriously, right-wingers: let’s save a lot of time and energy and just face it. We need to stop trying to shame the media, or coming up with 10-point Gingrichite plans to restore America, or feeling surprise when liberals say they will bury us. We. Are. Here. The left won."
All that remains to be done is to destroy the Constitution, especially the Second Amendment, and start confiscating our guns.
Recommended reading:
What Happens When a Government Disarms its Citizens?
Monday, November 12, 2012
Saturday, November 10, 2012
What a Paul Craig Roberts Administration Would Look Like
Who is Paul Craig Roberts? I don't know, and it doesn't matter, since we have already reelected Mr. Obama. But you may find it interesting to see What a Paul Craig Roberts Administration Would Look Like.
Here are some highlights from this article:
Here are some highlights from this article:
"Willie Nelson would be Secretary of Agriculture...
"Elizabeth Warren would have whatever post she wants...
"Homeland Security would be abolished...
"Bradley Manning would be in charge of closing down the torture prisons...
"Key members of the Bush and Obama regimes from the president down, and every neoconservative would be handed over to the war crimes tribunal for trial...
"The Republicans on the Supreme Court would be impeached and removed from office...
"But, of course, it is all a dream. No one who actually cares about our country is permitted to serve in public office..."
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Did You Vote in the November 6th Election?
There is a poll on the HUMAN EVENTS website:
Did You Vote in the November 6th Election?
The possible responses were:
1. No, I wanted to vote but I couldn't make it to the polls
2. No, I didn't vote and never planned to vote
3. Yes, I voted for Obama
4. Yes, I voted for another candidate
5. Yes, I voted for Romney
In order for me to take this poll, they would have to add another category:
6. None of the above
To find out why, check out my post To Hell With the Truth
Did You Vote in the November 6th Election?
The possible responses were:
1. No, I wanted to vote but I couldn't make it to the polls
2. No, I didn't vote and never planned to vote
3. Yes, I voted for Obama
4. Yes, I voted for another candidate
5. Yes, I voted for Romney
In order for me to take this poll, they would have to add another category:
6. None of the above
To find out why, check out my post To Hell With the Truth
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Russian President Vladimir Putin Overjoyed With Obama’s Reelection, “We Took The News Very Positively"
Russian President Vladimir Putin Overjoyed With Obama’s Reelection, “We Took The News Very Positively”…
"Of course they are, Obama now has the 'flexibility' he promised them."
'via Blog this'
"Of course they are, Obama now has the 'flexibility' he promised them."
'via Blog this'
Render to Obama, unless...
On November 9th, 2008, Dr. David Murray of the Free Reformed Church preached a sermon titled: Render to Obama. The text for his sermon was Jeremiah 29:5:
"Build ye houses, and dwell in them; and plant gardens and eat fruit of them;"
This sermon was preached just a couple of days after Barack Obama had been elected president. The Prophet Jeremiah was writing these words to the children of Israel who had been taken captive into Babylon around 600 B.C.
The Israelites did not like their new King, Nebuchadnezzar, any more than most Christians like our new King/President, Barack Obama. But that does not mean we do not have to continue to live our lives and be the best citizens we can be.
The Bible tells us very specifically that we are to obey those in authority:
"Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man, for the Lord's sake," - I Peter 2:13
And also Romans 13: 1-7:
"Let every soul be subject to the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? Do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: for he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid, for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. For this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers attending continually upon this very thing. Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor."
But the Christian's obligation to obey the state is not without qualification. Our first allegiance is not to Barack Obama, but to our Lord Jesus Christ. And when Barack Obama tells us to disobey our Lord, then we have to stand up to him and say with the Apostle Peter:
"We ought to obey God rather than men." - Acts 5:29
Recommended reading and listening:
Pulpit Freedom Sunday - What's it All About? Part I
Pulpit Freedom Sunday - What's it All About? Part II
Pulpit Freedom Sunday - What's it All About? Part III
"Build ye houses, and dwell in them; and plant gardens and eat fruit of them;"
This sermon was preached just a couple of days after Barack Obama had been elected president. The Prophet Jeremiah was writing these words to the children of Israel who had been taken captive into Babylon around 600 B.C.
The Israelites did not like their new King, Nebuchadnezzar, any more than most Christians like our new King/President, Barack Obama. But that does not mean we do not have to continue to live our lives and be the best citizens we can be.
The Bible tells us very specifically that we are to obey those in authority:
"Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man, for the Lord's sake," - I Peter 2:13
And also Romans 13: 1-7:
"Let every soul be subject to the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? Do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: for he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid, for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. For this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers attending continually upon this very thing. Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor."
But the Christian's obligation to obey the state is not without qualification. Our first allegiance is not to Barack Obama, but to our Lord Jesus Christ. And when Barack Obama tells us to disobey our Lord, then we have to stand up to him and say with the Apostle Peter:
"We ought to obey God rather than men." - Acts 5:29
Recommended reading and listening:
Pulpit Freedom Sunday - What's it All About? Part I
Pulpit Freedom Sunday - What's it All About? Part II
Pulpit Freedom Sunday - What's it All About? Part III
The Obama Revolution Vs. the French Revolution
President Obama was reelected in what appears to be a landslide victory last night. Things could be worse. On this date in 1793 in France, Christianity was abolished, reason was deified, and as many as 2000 churches were destroyed throughout France.
So before you start saying that Barack Obama is the Antichrist (he may be!), remember, that at least for now, Christians still have it pretty good in America.
'via Blog this'
So before you start saying that Barack Obama is the Antichrist (he may be!), remember, that at least for now, Christians still have it pretty good in America.
'via Blog this'
Monday, November 5, 2012
Election 2012: Pick Your Poison
Election 2012: Pick Your Poison
Please take time to listen to this important message from Pastor Kevin Swanson before you go to the polls tomorrow:
Kevin Swanson Fills Out His 2012 Election Ballot
Bible reading for today
Today in the news
Please take time to listen to this important message from Pastor Kevin Swanson before you go to the polls tomorrow:
Kevin Swanson Fills Out His 2012 Election Ballot
Bible reading for today
Today in the news
Saturday, November 3, 2012
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