Monthly Archives: March 2005

Social Security Reform

I believe it is true that Social Security is in need for reform.  I am conservative enough to think that there should be no such thing as social security as a form of retirement savings, maybe it would be ok … Continue reading

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Thought Of The Day

One of the most beautiful qualities of true friendship is to understand and to be understood. Seneca

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Don Moran’s perspective on Sri Lanka

My dad sent a note back from Sri Lanka as they continue with their work to help with tsumami relief. He is with the group. http://www.helpsrilanka.us His thoughts are below… I have times of being thankful that I signed on … Continue reading

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Must Read Terri Schiavo commentary

This is a must read commentary.  It is important to know Taranto is not a staunch pro-life supporter. BY JAMES TARANTO Monday, March 21, 2005 10:42 a.m. EST Till Death Do Them Part?Congress has granted Terri Schiavo a reprieve. In … Continue reading

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The Problem with Porn

Randy Kirk has a great post about how pornography is affecting our society and culture. This is a must read for parents and teens. Porn and its consequences God is very predictable. In establishing a world based on natural consequences, … Continue reading

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I AM THIRSTY: VOICE FROM THE CROSS

By Warren Coe South Suburban Evangelical Free Church MARCH 6, 2005 INTRODUCTION 1. We continue our discussion on last seven words Jesus spoke before he died. Standing at cross and meditating on these words is like Moses before burning bush. … Continue reading

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Torture the Innocent

Here is a must read article. March 17, 2005, 7:58 a.m.Torturing Terri SchiavoShe’d be better off if she were a terrorist. A few months back, I wrote an article for Commentary arguing that we ought to reconsider our anti-torture laws. … Continue reading

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Affirmation

"An affirmation is simply a positive declaration of something you believe to be true or something you expect to become true and desire to live by. Affirmations transform your thinking, your attitudes, and finally, your behavior. Their impact on attitudes … Continue reading

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A Man with Convictions

FAITH UNDER FIREChristian loses suit over ‘gay’ Jesus caseUniversity tried to commit student who rallied against homosexual Christ play Posted: March 17, 20051:00 a.m. Eastern © 2005 WorldNetDaily.com A Christian student who sued his college for trying to commit him … Continue reading

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Great Idea and courage

LIFE AND DEATH TUG OF WARCitizen’s arrest attempt of Schiavo, judgeGreen Beret Bo Gritz intervened in Ruby Ridge to escort family to safety Posted: March 17, 20051:00 a.m. Eastern © 2005 WorldNetDaily.com Former Green Beret Commander Bo Gritz is trying … Continue reading

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Scott Peterson is a Good Abortionist

Can anyone tell me why it is ok that Scott Peterson can be found guilty and sentenced to death for killing his unborn baby, and “abortion doctors” get away with it?  Is it just because the woman has decided that … Continue reading

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Now for Something Completely Different

You have heard the saying, "music calms the animal within", well in that vain in my rushed and hurried world I am purposefully inserting more moments of calm and more moments of beauty. One of the ways I am doing … Continue reading

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Some pictures for Help Sri Lanka Tsunami project

A new team is in place in Sri Lanka to continue with the building project to help recover from the tsumani damage. The photos at Help Sri Lanka Project pictures will give you an idea of the current conditions of … Continue reading

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James Lesson 9: Faith Tested by Reaction to Injustice(5:1-11)

James:Tests of a Living Faith Faith Tested by Reaction to Injustice (5:1-11) Steve Budd Section Summary The genuiness of a person’s faith is characterized by patience under persecution, no matter how severe or relentless the suffering. Outline I. The Sins … Continue reading

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Hunger for Freedom is breaking out….

FROM WND’S JERUSALEM BUREAU800,000 rally in BeirutDemanding independence in largest Lebanese protest Posted: March 14, 20058:35 a.m. Eastern By Aaron Klein© 2005 WorldNetDaily.com JERUSALEM %u2013 An estimated 800,000 rallied this afternoon in central Beirut in the largest anti-Syrian protest in … Continue reading

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MY GOD! MY GOD!: VOICE FROM THE CROSS

By Warren Coe South Suburban Evangelical Free Church FEB. 27, 2005 INTRODUCTION 1. This past week was 25th anniversary of U.S. Olympic hockey team’s triumph over Russians. Those who watched 1980 game still hear Al Michaels call. “6, 5, 4, … Continue reading

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Art of Deborah Woodall

I have recently found the art work of Deborah Woodall.  I have never before in my life connected with modern art.  Now, I must say my mind has opened a bit.  Go explore some of her work!  deborahwoodall.com Amazing Love … Continue reading

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To Love…

We all have a God sized whole in our hearts. We are looking for true love. Most of us are "looking for love in all the wrong places". I urge you… Dear friends, let us love one another, for love … Continue reading

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Why does Chuck Baldwin ask such good questions?

Is The Religious Right Gullible, Naïve, or Willingly Ignorant? By Chuck Baldwin March 11, 2005 It is time to ask some hard questions about the preponderance of leaders and organizations commonly identified as the Religious Right. Are they gullible, naïve, … Continue reading

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The Season of Transition

    Winter in Minnesota will not leave without a fight.  It tries to maintain it’s influence.  "Old Man Winter" wants it to be winter all year long.  But the seasons must change and time must move on. This time … Continue reading

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C. S. Lewis: On Staying an Atheist

"A young man who wishes to remain a sound Atheist cannot be too careful of his reading." C. S. Lewis commenting on the influence on his coming to faith of the work of G. K. Chesterton especially "The Everlasting Man"

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Repeat Divorces

An interesting article discusses the phenomenon of the increasing number of "repeat divorces". A couple of questions come to mind.1)  Why do we have the throwaway society?2)  Why are people such poor judges of character?3)  Would marriages built on true … Continue reading

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LESSONS TO ADULT CHILDREN: VOICE FROM THE CROSS

By Warren Coe South Suburban Evangelical Free Church John 19:25-27 INTRODUCTION Several weeks ago we began a discussion on the last seven words Jesus spoke from the cross before his death. During his hours of great suffering on cross, Jesus … Continue reading

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Mainline Churches Have It Wrong Again

Here is a great article discussing how mainline churches are bashing the Bush budget plan. Again, the mainline churches have it wrong. It is our responsibility to care for the poor. That means but us as individuals and us as … Continue reading

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The Value of Life

Breakpoint published a fantastic commentary on the Value of Life. Some of you may think that I am very hard and jaded (and of course that my be true at times) but this commentary turned me into a bowl full … Continue reading

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