Quotes from our Founding Fathers

Patrick Henry (Founding Father and Governor of Virginia)
"It cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often that this great
Nation was founded not by religionists, but by Christians; not on religion, but on the Gospel of Jesus Christ. For that reason alone, people of other faiths have been afforded freedom of worship here."

George Washington (farewell speech on Sept 19, 1796)

"It is impossible to govern the world without God and the Bible. Of all the dispositions and habits that lead to political prosperity, our religion and morality are the indispensable supporters. Let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion. Reason and experience both forbid us to expect that our national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle."

 

John Adams (2nd President)
"We have no government armed with the power capable of contending with human passions, unbridled by morality and true religion. Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other."

John Quincy Adams (6th President)

"The highest glory of the American Revolution was this: it connected in one indissoluble bond the principles of civil government with the principles of Christianity."

 

Calvin Coolidge (30th President)
"The foundations of our society and our government rest so much on the teachings of the Bible that it would be difficult to support them if faith in these teachings would cease to be practically universal in our country."

James Madison (4th President and primary author of Constitution)
"We have staked the whole future of our new nation, not upon the power of government; far from it. We have staked the future of all our political constitutions upon the capacity of each of ourselves to govern ourselves according to the moral principles of the Ten Commandments."

James Wilson (signer of Constitution, Supreme Court Justice)
“All laws, however, may be arranged in two different classes. 1) Divine. 2) Human…But it should always be remembered that this law, natural or revealed, made for men or for nations, flows from the same Diving source; it is the law of God….Human law must rest its authority ultimately upon the authority of that law which is Divine.”

Alexander Hamilton (signer of Constitution and 1st Secretary of Treasury)
“The law…dictated by God Himself is, of course, superior in obligation to any other. It is binding over all the globe, in all countries and at all times. No human laws are of any validity if contrary to this.”

George Washington
“No country upon earth ever had it more in its power to attain these blessings than United America. Wondrously strange, then, and much to be regretted indeed would it be, were we to neglect the means and to depart from the road which Providence has pointed us to so plainly; I cannot believe it will ever come to pass.”

Are You Stressed

[reposted from an email]

A young lady confidently walked around the room while leading and explaining stress management to an audience with a raised glass of water. Everyone knew she was going to ask the ultimate question, 'half empty or half full?'... She fooled them all .... "How heavy is this glass of water?" she inquired with a smile.

Answers called out ranged from 8 oz. to 20 oz.

She replied , "The absolute weight doesn't matter. It depends on how long I hold it. If I hold it for a minute, that's not a problem.
If I hold it for an hour, I'll have an ache in my right arm.
If I hold it for a day, you'll have to call an ambulance. In each case it's the same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes." She continued, "and that's the way it is with stress.

If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later, as the burden becomes increasingly heavy, we won't be able to carry on."

"As with the glass of water, you have to put it down for a while and rest before holding it again. When we're refreshed, we can carry on with the burden - holding stress longer and better each time practiced.

So, as early in the evening as you can, put all your burdens down.
Don't carry them through the evening and into the night... Pick them up tomorrow. 

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1 * Accept the fact that some days you're the pigeon, and some days you're the statue!
2 * Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them.
3 * Always read stuff that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it.
4 * Drive carefully... It's not only cars that can be recalled by their Maker..
5 * If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague
6 * If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably worth it.
7 * It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others.

8 * Never buy a car you can't push.
9 * Never put both feet in your mouth at the same time, because then you won't have a leg to stand on.
10 * Nobody cares if you can't dance well. Just get up and dance.
11 * Since it's the early worm that gets eaten by the bird, sleep late.
12 * The second mouse gets the cheese.

13 * When everything's coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.
14 * Birthdays are good for you. The more you have, the longer you live.
16 * Some mistakes are too much fun to make only once.
17 * We could learn a lot from crayons. Some are sharp, some are pretty and some are dull. Some have weird names and all are different colors, but they all have to live in the same box.
18 * A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.       
19 * Have an awesome day and know that someone has thought about you today.

AND MOST IMPORTANTLY

20 *Save the earth..... It's the only planet with chocolate!*

Science and the Bible

If you have question about the Bible and how it lines up with todays science, here is a great resource.  www.answersingenesis.org/

Another great site for discussions concerning the Bible and other religions, atheisum, science and more, check out  Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry www.carm.org

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Chiseled by God [The Skit Guys]

We saw this skit in church Sunday and thought it was worth sharing, hope it blesses you as it did many of us who saw it today.

Chiseled by God [The Skit Guys]

If you could see me now.

If you have ever lost someone close to you who suffered from an illness, this song may comfort you in your time of mourning. Carol and I lost a dear friend to breast cancer at a young age. I was glad someone shared this song with us about 15 yrs ago. We still miss her, but know she is with the father and we will be reunited again in heaven.

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Did Dinosaurs Coexist with Humans?

An Interview with Derek Isaacs

Darek Isaacs is an author, film producer and speaker, and President & Founder of Watchmen 33, an organization focused on defending and confirming the authority of the Bible. Darek graduated in May, 2010 with his Masters in Theological Studies from Liberty University. He frequently travels throughout the country for speaking and filming events. Darek maintains that only through the knowledge of Jesus Christ can the great mysteries of human existence be answered. Darek and his wife Tabitha live in Jacksonville, Alabama.

Interview Video

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For a more indepth look into this topic, check out his new book

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Original publication date: July 7, 2010

Influential thoughts

Sunday, July 18, 2010 by Rick Warren
Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts. Proverbs 4:23 (GNT)

The Bible says our thoughts influence our lives. For instance --

My interpretation influences my situation -- It's not what happens to me that matters as much as how I choose to see it. The way I react will determine whether the circumstance makes me better or bitter. I can view everything as an obstacle or an opportunity for growth - a stumbling block or a stepping stone.

My beliefs influence my behavior -- We always act according to our beliefs, even when those ideas are false. For instance, as a child, if you believed a shadow in your bedroom at night was a monster, your body reacted in fear (adrenaline and jitters) even though it wasn't true. That's why it's so important to make sure you are operating on true information! Your convictions about yourself, about life, and about God influence your conduct.

My self-talk influences my self-esteem - We constantly talk to ourselves. Do you run yourself down with your self-talk? Stop doing that: "As he thinks in his heart, so is he" (Proverbs 23:7 NKJV).

The Wedding Day

My son Chris is now a married man. What a great experience and a perfect day. Congratulations Chris and Danielle!

All of their planning and hardwork was rewarded with beautiful memories for them and all who attended.  Here are some pics of the Groom with his Mom and the Bride with her Dad.
It was great to be surrounded by so many friends and family members!  Truely, a great time of sharing and celebration!  Our God is faithful and worthy of our praise! 

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To learn more about their journey, visit my previous blob "The Knot"

Perspective - Protects

Perspective Protects Us From Error by Rick Warren

Don't shuffle along, eyes to the ground, absorbed with the things right in front of you. Look up, and be alert to what is going on around Christ—that's where the action is. See things from his perspective.

Colossians 3:1-2 (MSG)

• Perspective protects us from error. If there was ever a time that Christians need to be grounded in the truth it is today. We live in a society that rejects absolute truth and accepts every opinion as equally valid.
• Pluralism has created a very confused culture. The problem is not that our culture believes nothing but that it believes everything.
• God intends for us to have his wisdom and perspective. The result of this will be believers who are ROCK solid.

"Then we will no longer be like children, forever changing our minds about what we believe because someone has told us something different or has cleverly lied to us and made the lie sound like the truth."

(Ephesians 4:14 LB)

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The Good-O-Meter

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This is the TRUTH...

Very interesting reading.  Watch it all the way to the end....and the begining.  Hmmmm.

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That's LIFE...what a journey.

A few years ago we were at a Christian retreat we in Maryland called Sandy Cove.  It's one on our families favorite getaways.  For years it was an annual event we all looked forward too.  Tonight I stumbled onto a video  that was played at Sandy Cove during our last visit called "That's Life".  It brought back some great memories and the video was funny and true.   Enjoy!

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If you are looking for a great destination to get away for a summer vacation, check out http://www.sandycove.org/ in North East, MD.

We Need One Another

"To each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.” - 1 Corinthians 12:7
The Holy Spirit uses believers to minister to other believers.


Right in line with modern culture’s emphasis on personal independence, it’s often easy for one to say, “If I have the all-sufficient Holy Spirit living within me, that’s all I need to live my Christian life.” That is true, but because you are not completely sanctified, you do not always allow the Spirit to fully do His work. Therefore, God needs to use other believers to minister the Spirit’s correction, exhortation, or encouragement.

 The Bible is very clear about this. The Epistle to the Hebrews says God wants followers who do not waver in their profession of faith. And a primary way Christians will fulfill that is by regularly meeting together and seriously stimulating one another to love and good works (Hebrews 10:23-25).


We don’t have to look far for the proper setting in which to meet regularly and encourage one another. It’s any Bible-believing local church that is exercising its spiritual gifts. These special gifts are simply the loving channels through which the Holy Spirit ministers to those within the fellowship of believers. Today’s verse suggests that each of us has a gift, and this truth is explained a little more in verse 11: “One and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually just as He wills.” Here the apostle Paul reveals yet one more way in which the Holy Spirit sovereignty helps us and others to become more mature.


What’s remarkable about the Spirit’s working through us is that we become extensions of His voice. Perhaps you’ve thought of that comparison at times when you’ve shared the gospel with the lost. But the analogy fits equally well when you reach out and minister to someone within your church. The idea of being an extension of the Holy Spirit’s ministry ought to encourage you toward greater faithfulness in using your spiritual gifts to help other believers. Likewise, it should make you more sensitive to the Spirit’s correcting and edifying work in your life as others come alongside and minister to you (Collosions 3:12-13).

For Further Study:
Read 2 Corinthians 8:1-7. What kind of example did the Macedonians set regarding aid to other believers? How should that motivate us (v. 7)?

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How to Eat Fruit

FOR WHAT THIS IS WORTH, YOU MAY WANT TO TRY IT. SOME INTERESTING INFORMATION IN HERE.

This is from Pam, who works at the Mayo Clinic. She works in the research area of Mayo and comes across some very informative facts in her work. This one is a great one! Who would've thunk!! EATING FRUIT.  We all think eating fruits means just buying fruits, cutting it and just popping it into our mouths. It's not as easy as you think.  It's important to know how and when to eat.  What is the correct way of eating fruits?

IT MEANS NOT EATING FRUITS AFTER YOUR MEALS!

* FRUITS SHOULD BE EATEN ON AN EMPTY STOMACH.*

If you eat fruit like that, it will play a major role to detoxify your system, supplying you with a great deal of energy for weight loss and other life activities.

*FRUIT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT FOOD.*

Let's say you eat two slices of bread and then a slice of fruit. The slice of fruit is ready to go straight through
the stomach into the intestines, but it is prevented from doing so.  In the meantime the whole meal rots and ferments and turns to acid. The minute the fruit comes into contact with the food in the stomach and digestive juices, the entire mass of food begins to spoil...


So please eat your fruits on an empty stomach or before your meals! You have heard people complaining - every time I eat watermelon I burp, when I eat
durian [ define | CLICK ] my stomach bloats up, when I eat a banana I feel like running to the toilet etc - actually all this will not arise if you eat the fruit on an empty stomach. The fruit mixes with the putrefying other food and produces gas and hence you will bloat!

Graying hair, balding, nervous outburst, and dark circles under the eyes all these will not happen if you take fruits on an empty stomach.

There is no such thing as some fruits, like orange and lemon are acidic, because all fruits become alkaline in our body, according to Dr. Herbert Shelton  [ define | CLICK ] who did research on this matter. If you have mastered the correct way of eating fruits, you have the secret of beauty, longevity, health, energy, happiness and normal
weight.

Tractor Humor :>)

Another creative and funny way to solve a problem...

A good marriage requires TEAMWORK! lol

Canoe anyone?

Creative and funny!  That's all I have to say about this...

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Do you spend time in the Bible each day?
WRITTEN BY STEVE MARR

Scripture teaches, "He who gives attention to the word shall find good" (Proverbs 16:20 NASB).

The best way to prepare for your day, including work, is to spend time in God's word. Pick up your Bible and read scripture each morning. As God promised, you will find good each and every day. Your day will flow more smoothly, your decisions will be wiser, and business relationships will improve. Commit and then follow through with a program to read the Bible each day. Godly business success will follow.

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When I was young...

In the early 1960's

• I watched Black & White Television with rabbit ear antennas
• We had to go over to the television to change the channel
• There were about a dozen channels to choose from
• Our telephone had a long cord and a rotary dial
• There wasn't anyway to record a television show.
• Mom use to ring a bell out the back door when she wanted us to come home from playing
• We listened to music on the record player or the A.M. radio
• Mail was hand written and hand delivered
• Clocks had to be wound up or plugged in to work
• All of our drinks came in bottles made of glass or waxed cartons
• Leftover food was wrapped in aluminum foil or wax paper
• We played board games, played cards, hide and seek and other types of games that required two or people to play.
• My parent's car did not have air conditioning and neither did our home.
• We drank tap water
• Washes our dishes by hand
• We used maps when we traveled
• We used carbon paper in our typewriters to make copies
• The lawn mower did not have a motor, it had to be pushed to move the blades.
• Smoking cigarettes and pipes was not considered harmful by adults
• Later when there were copy machines, we would cut out pictures or larger fonts labels and paste them into a new document with tape or glue.

Wow, how things have changed. 

• We got our first computer in 1990.  It had a 650 MB hard drive and 4 megs of RAM.  The built in fax modern meant I didn't have to buy a fax machine.
• Now we have remotes, cell phones, laptops, ipods, plastic, video games, GPS's and much more.

Here is a video which reviews the progression of technology and projects its advancement in a "Did You Know" fast-paced format.  Very interesting, I hope you enjoy!   
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Eye-Black Message

Sugar Bowl - Cincinnati: Eph 2:8-10  "8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-- 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. 10 For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."  [UPDATED; JAN  1ST, 2010]
SEC Championship - Alabama:   John 16: 33 ~ 33"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace.  In this world you will have trouble.  But take heart!  I have overcome the world."  [UPDATED DEC. 5TH]

Tebow's Final Home Game

1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.

2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

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Tim Tebow of the Florida Gators, turned his eye black into a billboard for his faith. He chooses a different bible verse to feature each week, with his selection for last year's 2009 BCS Champion -ship Game earning 93 million hits on Google the next day.  
Go Gators! Go God!

Thank you Tim for your leadership in both

Sport and Spirit!

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