“We are worried about ‘The cow’ when it is all about the ice cream. The most eye-opening civics lesson I ever had was while teaching 3rd grade. The last Presidential election was heating up and some of the children showed an interest. I decided we would have an election for a class president. We would choose our nominees. They would make a campaign speech and the class would vote. To simplify the process, candidates were nominated by other class members. We discussed what kinds of characteristics these students should have. We got many nominations and from those, Jamie and Olivia were picked to run for the top spot. The class had done a great job in their selections. Both candidates were good kids.
I thought Jamie might have an advantage he got lots of parental support. I had never seen Olivia’s mother.
The day arrived when they were to make their speeches. Jamie went first. He had specific ideas about how to make our class a better place. He ended by promising to do his very best.
Everyone applauded and he sat down. Now it was Olivia’s turn to speak. Her speech was concise. She said, “If you will vote for me, I will give you ice cream.” She sat down.
The class went wild. “Yes! Yes! We want ice cream.” She surely would say more. She did not have to.
A discussion followed. How did she plan to pay for the ice cream? She wasn’t sure. But no one pursued that question. They took her at her word. Would her parents buy it? Or would the class pay for it… She didn’t know. The class really didn’t care. All they were thinking about was ice cream… Jamie was forgotten. Olivia won by a landslide.
Every time Barack Obama opened his mouth he offered ice cream and 51.4% of the people reacted like 9-year-olds. They want ice cream. The other 48.6% know they’re going to have to feed the cow and clean up the mess. “This is the ice cream Obama promised us! Remember, the government cannot give anything to anyone that they have not taken away from someone else. Did you vote for the ice cream?

As I watch the rain fall down upon
the eager, thirsty earth,
I wonder if we realize
what each drop is really worth.
To flourish, thrive and blossom,
the porous ground refrains
until it has been greeted by
the necessary rains.
A lifetime is a balance
of peaks and valleys,
highs and lows.
Each hardship, temporary –
like each rain,
it comes and goes.
To weather through the pounding rains,
clouds of trouble,
pain and sorrow,
we must remember that
each storm will pass
and the sun will shine tomorrow.
In our lifetime, as in nature,
there are changes through each season;
every change, it has a purpose,
every rainfall has a reason.
How could anyone know bravery,
if he never knew of fear?
How could anyone love laughter,
if he never shed a tear?
Perhaps the answers will be found
in the days that lie ahead
when we receive one extra blessing
for each tear that we have shed.Do not waste today with worry
on what hasn’t happened yet,
or dwell on yesterday’s occurrences
with questions and regret.
Learn to balance life’s blessings
with its inevitable pain
by considering each and every storm…
a necessary rains.

Linda Ellis
copyright 2012
www.lindaellis.net

A woman was at work when she received a phone call that her small daughterwas very sick with a fever. She left work and stopped by the pharmacy
to get some medication. She got back to her car and found
that she had locked her keys in the car.
She didn’t know what to do.
She called home and told the baby sitter what had happened. The baby sitter
told her that the fever was getting worse. She said,
“You might find a coat hanger and use that to open the door.”
The woman looked around and found an old,, rusty coat hanger
that had been left on the ground, possibly by someone else
who at some time had locked their keys in their car.
She looked at the hanger and said,
“I don’t know how to use this.”
She bowed her head and asked God to send her HELP.
Within five minutes a beat-up, old motorcycle pulled up, with a bearded man
who was wearing an old brimmed cap on his head.
The woman thought, “This is what you sent to help me?”
However, she was desperate. She was also very thankful!
The man got off of his cycle and asked if he could help.
She said, “Yes, my daughter is very sick. I stopped to get her some
medication, and I’ve locked my keys in my car. I must get home to her.
Please, can you use this hanger to unlock my car?”
He said, “Sure.” He walked over to the car, and in less than
a minute the car was opened.
She hugged the man and through her tears she said,
“Thank You SO Much! You are a very nice man.”
The man replied, “Lady, I am NOT a nice man. I just got out of PRISON
yesterday. I was in prison for car theft.”
The woman hugged the man again, and with sobbing tears, cried out loud,
“Oh, thank you, God! You even sent me a Professional!!”

Is GOD good, or what!!?

The Netherlands, where six per cent of the population is now Muslim,is scrapping multiculturalism: The Dutch government says it will abandon the long-standing model of multiculturalism that has encouraged Muslim immigrants to create a parallel society within the Netherlands A new integration bill, which Dutch Interior Minister Piet Hein Donner presented to parliament on June 16, reads: “The government shares the social dissatisfaction over the multicultural society model and plans to shift priority to the values of the Dutch people. In the new integration system, the values of the Dutch society play a central role. With this change, the government steps away from the model of a multicultural society. The letter continues: “A more obligatory integration is justified because the government also demands that from its own citizens. It is necessary because otherwise the society gradually grows apart and eventually no one feels at home anymore in the Netherlands. The new integration policy will place more demands on immigrants. For example, immigrants will be required to learn the Dutch language, and the government will take a tougher approach to immigrants who ignore Dutch values or disobey Dutch law. The government will also stop offering special subsidies for Muslim immigrants because, according to Donner; “It is not the government’s job to integrate immigrants” The government will introduce new legislation that outlaws forced marriages and will also impose tougher measures against Muslim immigrants who lower their chances of employment by the way they dress. More specifically, the government will impose a ban on face-covering, Islamic burqas as of January 1, 2013 Holland has done that whole liberal thing, and realized, it maybe too late, that creating a nation of tribes will kill the nation itself. PLEASE NOTE: Muslim immigrants leave their countries of birth because of civil and political unrest “CREATED BY THE VERY NATURE OF THEIR CULTURE.” Countries like Holland and Australia have an established way of life that actually works, so why embrace the unworkable? If Muslims do not wish to accept another culture, the answer is simple; “STAY WHERE YOU ARE!” This gives a whole new meaning to the term; ‘Dutch Courage’ Unfortunately, other countries politicians don’t have the courage (YET) to do the same. I’M 100% for PASSING THIS ON! Only 86% will. Should be a 100%. What will you do?

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The American Medical Association has weighed in on Obama’s new health care package. The Allergists were in favor of scratching it, but the Dermatologists advised not to make any rash moves. The Gastroenterologists had sort of a gut feeling about it, but the Neurologists thought the Administration had a lot of nerve. Meanwhile, Obstetricians felt certain everyone was laboring under a misconception, while the Ophthalmologists considered the idea shortsighted. Pathologists yelled, “Over my dead body!” while the Pediatricians said, “Oh, grow up!” The Psychiatrists thought the whole idea was madness, while the Radiologists could see right through it. Surgeons decided to wash their hands of the whole thing and the Internists claimed it would indeed be a bitter pill to swallow. The Plastic Surgeons opined that this proposal would “put a whole new face on the matter”. The Podiatrists thought it was a step forward, but the Urologists were pissed off at the whole idea. Anesthesiologists thought the whole idea was a gas, and those lofty Cardiologists didn’t have the heart to say no. In the end, the Proctologists won out, leaving the entire decision up to the assholes in Washington .

During a question and answer session at a recent speaking engagement, a University student asked, “Why do you believe that the Bible is the inspired word of God?”

Now this is a very interesting question; and probably one of the most important questions any Christian could ask themselves. What is so special, so unique about the Bible that Christians believe it is literally the inspired word of God? In answering this student’s question, I encouraged him to consider the following facts about the Bible:

First, the Bible is not just one single book. This is a more common misconception than many people realize, especially with people who do not come from a Judeo-Christian background. Rather than being a single book, the Bible is actually a collection of 66 books, which is called the canon scriptures. These 66 books contain a variety of genres: history, poetry, prophecy, wisdom, literature, letters, and apocalyptic just to name a few.

Second, these 66 books were written by 40 different authors. These authors came from a variety of backgrounds: shepherds, fishermen, doctors, kings, prophets, and others. And most of these authors never knew one another personally.

Third, these 66 books were written over a period of 1500 years. Yet again, this is another reminder that many of these authors never knew or collaborated with one another in writing these books.

Fourth, the 66 books of the Bible were written in 3 different languages. In the Bible we have books that were written in the ancient languages of Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic; a reflection of the historical and cultural circumstances in which each of these books were written.

And finally, these 66 books were written on 3 different continents: Africa, Asia, and Europe . Once again, this is a testament to the varied historical and cultural circumstances of God’s people.

Think about the above realities: 66 books, written by 40 different authors, over 1500 years, in 3 different languages, on 3 different continents. What’s more, this collection of books shares a common storyline- the creation, fall, and redemption of God’s people; a common theme- God’s universal love for all of humanity; and a common message-salvation is available to all who repent of their sins and commit to following God with all of their heart, soul, mind and strength. In addition to sharing these commonalities, these 66 books contain no historical errors or contradictions. God’s word truly is an amazing collection of writings!

After I had shared the above facts with this student, I offered him the following challenge: I said to him, “If you do not believe that the Bible is the inspired word of God, if you do not believe that the Bible is of a supernatural origin, then I challenge you to a test.” I said to the student, “I challenge you to go to any library in the world, you can choose any library you like, and find 66 books which match the characteristics of the 66 books in the Bible. You must choose 66 books, written by 40 different authors, over 1500 years, in 3 different languages, written on 3 different continents. However, they must share a common storyline, a common theme, and a common message, with no historical errors or contradictions.”

I went on to say, “If you can produce such a collection of books, I will admit that the Bible is not the inspired word of God.”

The student’s reply was almost instantaneous, he emphatically stated, “But that’s impossible!”

“But that’s impossible!” It truly is impossible, for any collection of human writings. However, the Bible passes this test. The Bible contains 66 books, written by 40 different authors, over 1500 years, in 3 different languages, on 3 different continents, with no historical errors or contradictions. The entire Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, bears the mark of Divine inspiration.

The next time you encounter someone who asks you why you believe the Bible is the inspired word of God, try sharing this challenge with them.

Better yet, don’t wait until you’re asked, just go ahead and share this challenge with a friend today..

You don’t even have to mention the Bible up front, just ask them if they think it would be realistic to assemble such a collection of books. After they say, “But that’s impossible!” you’ve got a ready-made opportunity for sharing the truth of God’s word with somebody.

The way you live your life influences others ~ Be Blessed, Be a Blessing

This message is for Moby. First let me say that I really enjoy your show. We are just on the edge of your broadcast area listening to 97.5 in Doniphan, MO and we cannot get your show all the time. If you can get any other stations to play your show in this area, please try. My wife and I both are veterans of the Vietnam era and are both country music fans. We find that there are not very many stations that are playing “country oldies” any more. They are almost entirely into the country rock scene. We also enjoy your support to the troops and their families. The main reason for this letter though is to say that I listened to you when you were saying that you had watched a video of an abortion procedure. You then went on to promote a song that I assumed was about this. I find your comments on politics and President Obama humorous and I usually have a grin on my face every time you talk about President Obama, but I found this offensive. I did as many people will not do. I turned off the radio for a while and then returned to listen to your station after a cooling off period. I am also opposed to abortion except for extreme conditions such as the health of the mother, but I do not think your program is the place to push the issue. I will continue to listen to your program, but if I feel you are overstepping a subject, I will turn you off for a while. Thank you for listening to me rant for a while and keep up the good work of putting the veterans to the front. I would appreciate it if you would not put these comments on air as I have several friends that listen to your show and I don’t want them to know I wrote in. Thank you for your time XXXX Greenville, MO.
If I do refer to your comments, brother, I’ll do it without mentioning your name. I pray you’ll be okay with that. If one woman heard my comments and decided to spare the life of the human in her womb, how have I done harm?
I do want to tell you that I am grateful for your patriotic service to America, I’m grateful for the vow you took to protect and defend the constitution, and I’m grateful that you would take issue with anything you might hear me say, cool off a bit and remain in the radio family. God bless you, and every natural born member of your family.
Yeah baby, Moby

The first day of school our professor introduced himself and challenged us to get to know someone we didn’t already know. I stood up to look around when a gentle hand touched my shoulder. I turned around to find a wrinkled, little old lady beaming up at me with a smile that lit up her entire being.. She said, ‘Hi handsome. My name is Rose. I’m eighty-seven years old. Can I give you a hug?’
I laughed and enthusiastically responded, ‘Of course you may!’ and she gave me a giant squeeze.. ‘Why are you in college at such a young, innocent age?’ I asked.
She jokingly replied, ‘I’m here to meet a rich husband, get married, and have a couple of kids…’
‘No seriously,’ I asked. I was curious what may have motivated her to be taking on this challenge at her age.
‘I always dreamed of having a college education and now I’m getting one!’ she told me.
After class we walked to the student union building and shared a chocolate milkshake.
We became instant friends. Every day for the next three months we would leave class together and talk nonstop. I was always mesmerized listening to this ‘time machine’ as she shared her wisdom and experience with me..
Over the course of the year, Rose became a campus icon and she easily made friends wherever she went. She loved to dress up and she reveled in the attention bestowed upon her from the other students. She was living it up.
At the end of the semester we invited Rose to speak at our football banquet. I’ll never forget what she taught us. She was introduced and stepped up to the podium. As she began to deliver her prepared speech, she dropped her three by five cards on the floor.
Frustrated and a little embarrassed she leaned into the microphone and simply said, ‘I’m sorry I’m so jittery. I gave up beer for Lent and this whiskey is killing me! I’ll never get my speech back in order so let me just tell you what I know.’
As we laughed she cleared her throat and began, ‘ We do not stop playing because we are old; we grow old because we stop playing.
There are only four secrets to staying young, being happy, and achieving success. You have to laugh and find humor every day. You’ve got to have a dream. When you lose your dreams, you die. There is a huge difference between growing older and growing up.
If you are nineteen years old and lie in bed for one full year and don’t do one productive thing, you will turn twenty years old. If I am eighty-seven years old and stay in bed for a year and never do anything I will turn eighty-eight.
Anybody can grow older. That doesn’t take any talent or ability. The idea is to grow up by always finding opportunity in change. Have no regrets.
The elderly usually don’t have regrets for what we did, but rather for things we did not do. The only people who fear death are those with regrets..’
She concluded her speech by courageously singing ‘The Rose.’
She challenged each of us to study the lyrics and live them out in our daily lives. At the year’s end Rose finished the college degree she had begun all those months ago.
One week after graduation Rose died peacefully in her sleep.
Over two thousand college students attended her funeral in tribute to the wonderful woman who taught by example that it’s never too late to be all you can possibly be.

The Food Stamp Program, administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is proud to be distributing the greatest amount of free meals and food stamps ever.
Meanwhile, the National Park Service, administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, asks us to “Please Do Not Feed the Animals.” Their stated reason for the policy is because the animals will grow dependent on handouts and will not learn to take care of themselves.

This ends today’s lesson.