I have not been able to write for a few days because I needed to catch my breath after these elections. Especially on election day my stomach was in knots. Then my very wise friend from across the street shared with me something she heard on Sunday at her church.
No matter who wins the election - God is still on the throne. Whoa! Peace washed over me.
Whether or not you agree with the outcome of the presidential election God is in control and we just need to pray for His guidance over this new president. The Bible is full of stories of Kings whose hearts were softened and sometimes even hardened for God's purposes. Remember Moses and Pharaoh?
He can handle this mess in our nation. Our job is to pray and stand up for what we believe.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Friday, October 31, 2008
4 Days Out
Well, we are four days away from the election. I don't know about you but I am really tired of the political commercials. Watching the news the other night the entire commercial run was political ads. Thank God for Tivo!
But in all seriousness, don't get numb to this fight that is going on. Hang in there with us. Keep your passion alive for this really important day. The difference will be made at the voting booth. We can not let their voices be louder than ours. We will stand up for what we believe!
Christian has some great information on his Blog about Senator McClintock's voting picks and Prop. 8 in our schools. Check it out then send it to friends and family. The worse they can do is delete the email.
Pray, Vote, and then pray some more!
But in all seriousness, don't get numb to this fight that is going on. Hang in there with us. Keep your passion alive for this really important day. The difference will be made at the voting booth. We can not let their voices be louder than ours. We will stand up for what we believe!
Christian has some great information on his Blog about Senator McClintock's voting picks and Prop. 8 in our schools. Check it out then send it to friends and family. The worse they can do is delete the email.
Pray, Vote, and then pray some more!
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Quote of the Day
Christ has no body now on earth but yours;
yours are the only hands with which He can do His work,
yours are the only feet with which He can go about the world,
yours are the only eyes through which
His compassion can shine forth upon a troubled world.
Christ has no body now on earth but yours.
- Teresa of Avila
Let's make sure we are doing the work of his hands, feet and eyes. Pray, Vote, Pray.
yours are the only hands with which He can do His work,
yours are the only feet with which He can go about the world,
yours are the only eyes through which
His compassion can shine forth upon a troubled world.
Christ has no body now on earth but yours.
- Teresa of Avila
Let's make sure we are doing the work of his hands, feet and eyes. Pray, Vote, Pray.
Here's your sign
12 day left until the Nov. 4th elections - do you know where your sign is? All around us people’s signs are being stolen and defaced. On our street all the McCain/Palin signs were stolen and our Yes on Prop. 8 sign taken as well. Our neighbor down the street even had a note taped to their garage door telling them they had been “Baracked” and added some profanity in there.
Then this morning I checked my email and there was one in there from Christian’s grandmother. On her Prop. 8 sign someone printed PRO HATE in between the picture of the kids and then the next night someone left a message on her porch saying, “It's about time that you grow up & accept people as equals Vote NO prop. 8.” It is kind of funny to tell someone’s grandmother to grow up.
I have to say, we must be doing something right if they are so driven to destroy and steal these signs. But that also means we need to persevere and not give in to the fear they are hoping to instill.
Please keep up the fight! We can do this. It is not about hate but about love. It is about our love for God and all of His people, lost or forgiven, sign stealer or not a sign stealer.
Replace your sign and pray!
Then this morning I checked my email and there was one in there from Christian’s grandmother. On her Prop. 8 sign someone printed PRO HATE in between the picture of the kids and then the next night someone left a message on her porch saying, “It's about time that you grow up & accept people as equals Vote NO prop. 8.” It is kind of funny to tell someone’s grandmother to grow up.
I have to say, we must be doing something right if they are so driven to destroy and steal these signs. But that also means we need to persevere and not give in to the fear they are hoping to instill.
Please keep up the fight! We can do this. It is not about hate but about love. It is about our love for God and all of His people, lost or forgiven, sign stealer or not a sign stealer.
Replace your sign and pray!
Glorifying vs. Debating
I was talking with a good friend of mine the other day. We have known each other for about 11 years and also do business together. The issue of Prop. 8 came up. “Where are we on this?” she asked me. Meaning were did I stand on the issue. My wonderful friend is an amazing lady and is still questioning the idea of becoming a professed Christian. I told her that Prop. 8 has to pass. The Bible says that marriage is between a man and a woman. She told me she was still struggling with it because she has friends who are gay and they have shared with her their struggles of getting health insurance, etc. etc. I really did not want to debate with her but I knew this was an important conversation.
I told her for me this was not about resolving the issue of being gay but about preserving what God tells us a marriage is – a covenant between a man and a woman. Do I believe their sin is any greater than mine? Absolutely not. I will be held accountable for my sins just as much as they will.
These issues facing us in this election are not about debating but glorifying God. You may not realize it but non-believers are watching how we behave. I’m satisfied with letting God resolve this issue of homosexuality. All I’m concerned about is God satisfied with Me?
Keep praying that Prop. 8 passes and we as believers will glorify God through our hearts and actions.
I told her for me this was not about resolving the issue of being gay but about preserving what God tells us a marriage is – a covenant between a man and a woman. Do I believe their sin is any greater than mine? Absolutely not. I will be held accountable for my sins just as much as they will.
These issues facing us in this election are not about debating but glorifying God. You may not realize it but non-believers are watching how we behave. I’m satisfied with letting God resolve this issue of homosexuality. All I’m concerned about is God satisfied with Me?
Keep praying that Prop. 8 passes and we as believers will glorify God through our hearts and actions.
Propositions Under Fire
On Thursday, October 16th the Daily Bulletin wrote an article about Christine Chavez who is the district director for State Senator Gloria Romero. She is part of the Get Up Vote Down 4 & 8 campus campaign. This campaign is targeting college students and the Latino community. They are traveling to 30 major cities by Election Day. She is not sitting on her duff nor should we.
Here is a link to the article: Propositions under fire
What can you do? Glad you asked. Email friends and family. Talk with friends and family. Write a letter to the editor. Get a yard sign. Talk to your church about having signs and literature available. If you can organize a Bunco night you can do this. We as Christians HAVE to move on this. Over 60% of the voters in California voted for the same wording in Prop. 22 in 2000. We are not in the minority but the majority.
Here is a link to the article: Propositions under fire
What can you do? Glad you asked. Email friends and family. Talk with friends and family. Write a letter to the editor. Get a yard sign. Talk to your church about having signs and literature available. If you can organize a Bunco night you can do this. We as Christians HAVE to move on this. Over 60% of the voters in California voted for the same wording in Prop. 22 in 2000. We are not in the minority but the majority.
Getting Started
I am very excited to launch this website with Christian. We have been feeling complacent about what is going on around us. We get all riled up reading the newspaper and drinking our coffee but then go on with our lives. Off to soccer games, dance lessons, etc., etc.
I am ready to Stand Up for what I believe in.
As Christians we have let the other voices become louder and louder while we retreat into our churches. Because we are not speaking out, the only voice our friends, family, co-workers are hearing are theirs. No more. Join me on this crusade to be the voice for our kids, schools and communities.
What does that mean in practical terms. Does it mean we yell and argue with those folks who do not agree with us? Absolutely not. Does is mean we condemn or judge those who do not know God yet? Absolutely not. Does it mean we toilet paper our neighbor’s house because they are voting for the other guy. Absolutely not (especially because toilet paper is really expensive right now).
It means being informed and knowing how to make a difference – in a respectful manner.
Just like we teach our kids.
This is an important time in our state. Please do not sit down while our beliefs are being thrown away. Are you ready to Stand Up?
I am ready to Stand Up for what I believe in.
As Christians we have let the other voices become louder and louder while we retreat into our churches. Because we are not speaking out, the only voice our friends, family, co-workers are hearing are theirs. No more. Join me on this crusade to be the voice for our kids, schools and communities.
What does that mean in practical terms. Does it mean we yell and argue with those folks who do not agree with us? Absolutely not. Does is mean we condemn or judge those who do not know God yet? Absolutely not. Does it mean we toilet paper our neighbor’s house because they are voting for the other guy. Absolutely not (especially because toilet paper is really expensive right now).
It means being informed and knowing how to make a difference – in a respectful manner.
Just like we teach our kids.
This is an important time in our state. Please do not sit down while our beliefs are being thrown away. Are you ready to Stand Up?
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