Jim Poindexter is a member of an ABA church. He knows that the local church is the means by which the gospel should be preached and God's kingdom work advanced on the earth. But Mr. Poindexter also sees that there are places and situations where church missionaries cannot go for a number of reasons. Therefore, he gives a little money here and there to Christian aid organizations such as World Vision and Samaritan's Purse. Mr. Poindexter also sponsors a kid (you know, the ones shown on TV who need help) and he and his family package a few Operation Christmas Child gifts each year which are sent in other areas of the world with the gospel included in the gift.
Is Mr. Poindexter off base? Should he limit his giving/support to his local church only?
Attention Government
Attention Government....
The 10th amendment reads as follows:
"The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people"
The 10th amendment affirms the sovereignty of the states and makes it clear that the federal government's powers are limited to those granted in the Constitution.
The federal government is attempting to control health care. Health care is not mentioned in the Constitution, therefore that right is reserved to the states and individuals (which would include businesses and the private sector).
The federal government attempts to control education (ex.No Child Left Behind). Education is not mentioned in the Constitution, therefore, that right falls to the states (public schools) and to individuals (private schools).
Lately, the federal government attempts to control EVERYTHING (student loans, cars, businesses, energy and energy usage, education, health care.....)
I would love to consider myself first, a Christian, and then, a loyal American. But when American government no longer represents the Constitution upon which our country is founded, am I obligated to be loyal?
America seems to be drifting away, and becoming,....unAmerican.
The 10th amendment reads as follows:
"The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people"
The 10th amendment affirms the sovereignty of the states and makes it clear that the federal government's powers are limited to those granted in the Constitution.
The federal government is attempting to control health care. Health care is not mentioned in the Constitution, therefore that right is reserved to the states and individuals (which would include businesses and the private sector).
The federal government attempts to control education (ex.No Child Left Behind). Education is not mentioned in the Constitution, therefore, that right falls to the states (public schools) and to individuals (private schools).
Lately, the federal government attempts to control EVERYTHING (student loans, cars, businesses, energy and energy usage, education, health care.....)
I would love to consider myself first, a Christian, and then, a loyal American. But when American government no longer represents the Constitution upon which our country is founded, am I obligated to be loyal?
America seems to be drifting away, and becoming,....unAmerican.
Texas / Louisiana Preachers
Somebody told me that Texas preachers could flat outpreach Louisiana preachers.
I told him that was a mean thing to say. Even if it were true, it was mean and uncalled for. Don't you think?
I told him that was a mean thing to say. Even if it were true, it was mean and uncalled for. Don't you think?
Famous Last Words
How were the receipts today at Madison Square Garden?
~~ P. T. Barnum, entrepreneur, d. 1891
I can't sleep.
~~ James M. Barrie, author, d. 1937
Friends applaud, the comedy is finished.
~~ Ludwig van Beethoven, composer, d. March 26, 1827
I am about to -- or I am going to -- die: either expression is correct.
~~ Dominique Bouhours, French grammarian, d. 1702
Now I shall go to sleep. Goodnight.
~~ Lord George Byron, writer, d. 1824
Ay Jesus.
~~ Charles V, King of France, d. 1380
That was the best ice-cream soda I ever tasted.
~~ Lou Costello, comedian, d. March 3, 1959
Let's cool it brothers . . .
Spoken to his assassins, 3 men who shot him 16 times.
~~ Malcolm X, Black leader, d. 1966
Either that wallpaper goes, or I do.
~~ Oscar Wilde, writer, d. November 30, 1900
They couldn't hit an elephant at this dist. . . .
Killed in battle during US Civil War.
~~ General John Sedgwick, Union Commander, d. 1864
Lord help my poor soul.
~~ Edgar Allan Poe, writer, d. October 7, 1849
Well, gentlemen, you are about to see a baked Appel.
Executed in electric chair in New York.
~~ George Appel, d. 1928
How about this for a headline for tomorrow's paper? French fries.
Executed in electric chair in Oklahoma.
~~ James French, d. 1966
I did not get my Spaghetti-O's, I got spaghetti. I want the press to know this.
Executed by injection, Oklahoma.
~~ Thomas J. Grasso, d. March 20, 1995
~~ P. T. Barnum, entrepreneur, d. 1891
I can't sleep.
~~ James M. Barrie, author, d. 1937
Friends applaud, the comedy is finished.
~~ Ludwig van Beethoven, composer, d. March 26, 1827
I am about to -- or I am going to -- die: either expression is correct.
~~ Dominique Bouhours, French grammarian, d. 1702
Now I shall go to sleep. Goodnight.
~~ Lord George Byron, writer, d. 1824
Ay Jesus.
~~ Charles V, King of France, d. 1380
That was the best ice-cream soda I ever tasted.
~~ Lou Costello, comedian, d. March 3, 1959
Let's cool it brothers . . .
Spoken to his assassins, 3 men who shot him 16 times.
~~ Malcolm X, Black leader, d. 1966
Either that wallpaper goes, or I do.
~~ Oscar Wilde, writer, d. November 30, 1900
They couldn't hit an elephant at this dist. . . .
Killed in battle during US Civil War.
~~ General John Sedgwick, Union Commander, d. 1864
Lord help my poor soul.
~~ Edgar Allan Poe, writer, d. October 7, 1849
Well, gentlemen, you are about to see a baked Appel.
Executed in electric chair in New York.
~~ George Appel, d. 1928
How about this for a headline for tomorrow's paper? French fries.
Executed in electric chair in Oklahoma.
~~ James French, d. 1966
I did not get my Spaghetti-O's, I got spaghetti. I want the press to know this.
Executed by injection, Oklahoma.
~~ Thomas J. Grasso, d. March 20, 1995
Summer Climbs
As the weather improves, I can't help but plan for summer. As a teacher, I have a little extra time in the summer. As a preacher, I already have VBS, church camp, and several revivals on schedule. That leaves me with a week here or there to plan a mountain climb.
This summer, I'd love to climb :
Wheeler Peak (highest point in New Mexico, 13,161 ft and
then travel north to Blanca Peak (4th highest peak in Colorado, 14,345 ft,)
Wheeler Peak is near Taos and would be a one day slog, but the summit views look great in pictures. Blanca Peak would be more challenging due to altitude and it being a 16 mile round trip (requiring two tent nights).
Michael "I'd rather sun in the Phillipines" Reese just can't seem to make it this time. Friends from two summers ago probably won't be able to take off work. My wife told me I can't take any of my children anymore because of their previous bouts with altitude sickness and one almost doing a "Peter Pan" off a shelf path in Colorado.
So now I look for another partner in crime. There are several young guys at Ora MBC who say they "might want to try it." Or, perhaps there is some ABA preacher out there who wants to take off, do something different, and get high (legally)!
If interested, let me know something.
This summer, I'd love to climb :
Wheeler Peak (highest point in New Mexico, 13,161 ft and
then travel north to Blanca Peak (4th highest peak in Colorado, 14,345 ft,)
Wheeler Peak is near Taos and would be a one day slog, but the summit views look great in pictures. Blanca Peak would be more challenging due to altitude and it being a 16 mile round trip (requiring two tent nights).
Michael "I'd rather sun in the Phillipines" Reese just can't seem to make it this time. Friends from two summers ago probably won't be able to take off work. My wife told me I can't take any of my children anymore because of their previous bouts with altitude sickness and one almost doing a "Peter Pan" off a shelf path in Colorado.
So now I look for another partner in crime. There are several young guys at Ora MBC who say they "might want to try it." Or, perhaps there is some ABA preacher out there who wants to take off, do something different, and get high (legally)!
If interested, let me know something.
Tiger The Buddhist
So...Tiger Wooods is a Buddhist. He admitted in his press conference that he had strayed away from Buddhism which his mother had taught him as a child. But now he was going back to Buddhism and trying to find balance again in his life.
I have read about and studied Buddhism some. It perhaps can help a person with restraint and impulse control, as Tiger states. But it cannot give eternal life.
I felt a tinge of sadness for him and everyone else who has been deceived by false religion. I pray Tiger accepts Jesus as Savior.
I have read about and studied Buddhism some. It perhaps can help a person with restraint and impulse control, as Tiger states. But it cannot give eternal life.
I felt a tinge of sadness for him and everyone else who has been deceived by false religion. I pray Tiger accepts Jesus as Savior.
When Christians Get Tattoos
We live in a day when even some Christians go for tattoos, body piercings, etc.
Some of the "Christian tattoos" are of crosses, anchors and so forth.
I am asking seriously...What do you say when someone shows you their new cross tattoo and you know they are a professed Christian?
"Hey... nice tat?"
"Hey man, the book of Deuteronomy speaks against body markings. Didn't you know that?"
Or something in between.
You may think this a sily post but tattoos continue to explode in popularity and even among professed Christians.
Some of the "Christian tattoos" are of crosses, anchors and so forth.
I am asking seriously...What do you say when someone shows you their new cross tattoo and you know they are a professed Christian?
"Hey... nice tat?"
"Hey man, the book of Deuteronomy speaks against body markings. Didn't you know that?"
Or something in between.
You may think this a sily post but tattoos continue to explode in popularity and even among professed Christians.
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