I Hate Debt!!!

"The latest statistics from the Federal Reserve indicate that the total amount of consumer debt outstanding remained fairly steady in 2007. In case you're wondering the total amount of consumer debt in the United States stands at nearly $2.6 trillion dollars - and based on the latest Census statistics, that works out to be nearly $8,500 in debt for every man, woman and child that lives here in the US." from Money-zine.com

This enslaves almost everyone in our nation and it enslaves most Christians and hinders them from doing many of the things that God has called them to. This includes me. I have stupid tax with zeroes on the end as Dave Ramsey would say, but we are beginning to attack it. I sure do appreciate my wife's gazelle intensity when it comes to debt. I have learned so much from her and want to attack this her her and our family. If you have debt, then listen to Dave and get out of bondage!!!

Rethinking Christmas

I came across this site and watched the video and it tapped right into what I have been feeling for a few years. Christmas is about Christ, not stuff. Especially having children it becomes very clear where the priorities are at the sweet time of Advent. We should be celebrating the gift of God's Son, not iPods and sweaters. I am not saying that Christians should not give gifts, but they should be meaningful, purposeful and memorable. Materialism has gown rampant in our nation. There is nothing inherently wrong with money or stuff, but the Bible is clear that the LOVE of those things is evil. I catch myself coveting stuff way to often. Watch this video and let me know what you think about it.

The Theology of Kenny Chesney

Perhaps you never thought that a country music star and theology could be combined into a coherent discussion, but it is sadly true. About a year ago, Chesney released a song titled Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven. The catch phrase in the song says, "Everybody wants to go to Heaven, but nobody wants to go know." The catchy beat of the steel drums masks the sad and serious truth of this song.

We put so much value on things here on earth, that we actually want to delay the joy of Heaven. As you ponder that song, it is very convicting. It causes you to ask yourself, "Would I be willing to drop everything and go to Heaven right this second?" Can I see a show of hands? Not many do I see. We give lip-service to loving God and spending eternity with Him, but it is usually centered around us and how the pains of this world will be absent. I think this attitude also shows how few Christians there really are. A genuinely saved person should want to be his their Savior right now. Unfortunately, our flesh has strong appetites for the mud pies of this world.

My Dad and I had a discussion about this song a few months back. He brought it up as he said when he heard the song he pondered it for a couple of hundred miles. I think the scary thing is that non-Christians do not see a ravenous hunger in Christians to leave this world behind. We all do not have the choice to choose the time of our departing this world, but he do have the choice to not be rooted in it. Earth is not the natural home for Christians and I think we all need to start acting in a way to demonstrate that.

The Threat of Mandatory Vaccinations

The Threat of Mandatory Vaccinations

Good information on the h1n1 vaccine as well as the actions of our Congress to "protect us".

Quote for today...

"How many observe Christ's birth-day! How few, his precepts! O! 'tis easier to keep Holidays than Commandments." Benjamin Franklin

1,400 and counting

This is absolutely amazing! Rachel Krishevsky dies last month at 99 and the best estimates are that she leaves behind approximately 1,400 descendants! Wow! Praise God for her faithfulness and her embracing the joy and blessing of children. She had 11 children who had 150 grandchildren who had about 1,000 great-grandchildren and there are already about 200 great-great grandchildren. This is an awesome blessing, but one that the eco-terrorists will use as an example to implement population limits....you do know that this is their goal don't you? I hope that Rachel followed Christ and is now enjoying the fruit of her womb with Him.

I.O. U.S.A.

Every American should be required to watch this video about our nation's debt. This affects YOU!!!