Another good one at Proverbs 31 Ministries under Encouragement today. Today’s discussion is on clutter in our lives. Not just home, but also in our spiritual belonging. It’s funny, as I have often wondered about the junk in my house, about being all too often a procrastinator. It is true that the time the junk isn’t well hidden that someone shows up. But the most important is the junk/clutter in our spirituality. Be sure to stop in and read the article. Makes sense and offers great advice.
What Are You Thankful For November 6, 2008
A little something different here. Would love to hear from all of you!
Thanksgiving will soon be upon us.
How do you view Thanksgiving?
What are you thankful for?
What are some of your traditions?
1. I view Thanksgiving in many ways, but first and formost the thankfulness of the Lord and all He has done. The sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. I also reflect on how Thanksgiving even came about and share it all with our grandchildren. Well, that is when I can get them settled down long enough to listen and do projects. 
2.I’m thankful for Church, the Pastors and our family there. For family and friends, being together, sharing and the love brought out in people at this time. I’m thankful to be an American. Most importantly, I’m thankful to be a daughter of the Lord, a sister in Jesus Christ.
3. Our tradition is getting as much of the family together as possible. We each bring one or more things to lighten the load on the host/hostess. Telling one another what we are thankful for. Turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet potatoes with marshmallows of course (which reminds me, anyone out there have a good sweet potatoe pie recipe, would love for you to share that), pea salad, fruit salad, rolls, and of course stuffing (yummy!), then last but not least, we always have a pumpkin, apple, and pecan pie. Oh, almost forgot, on occasion someone will make zucchini, and/or banana nut bread; and we always have a relish tray, cranberries, and a veggie tray. That is a must! 
We also join hands and pray, thanking the Lord for our family time, the food, and thank our troops, praying for their safety! This year we have a new family member to add to our gathering. My father-in-law was married yesterday and is taking his bride back to San Diego. One of her daughtes lives here and we have invited her to join us, as she has no family here, (well now she does, us!)
Okay, now it’s your turn.
Funny but Serious November 6, 2008
Well I have to say, I got a good chuckle out of an e-mail that I did not open, just the subject line made me laugh. But it is a serious issue. The subject line read:
Is America ready for a black President?
How sad is that? Yes, of course we are. That is not the issue, well for many that I know and my family and self. The issue is being honest, for America and our well-being.
Years back, I had wished that Colin Powell would run for President. He’s a brilliant man. Martin Luther King Jr. Wow! Now there was a special man. He is probably looking down and shaking his head over the dividedness that he fought against. He would have made a great President. So yes, America is ready for a genuine Godly President. I pray that is what Obama is. Regardless, I’ll support him, and will definitely be praying for him and his family.
America! November 6, 2008
Oh my gosh. I went into the Newswire chat room and was appalled at what I read. So much slamming of McCain and Palin still!!!! Why must this go on? Still talk of Palins ward robe.
One: Michelle Obama spent way more on her wardrobe for her alone along with her family. Do we hear about that? No!
Two: The complaint about Bush and the economy. First, I voted McCain/Palin, but will support Obama as he will be our President. That is the American way and the God way. But I think many are forgetting or will not accept, the Dems were the majority in the Senate and Congress the past 2 years and that is when the economy went down hill. Bush? I don’t think so.
Three: McCains party was and still is being slammed for negative ads towards Obama, but Obama a gentleman and scholar being polite when Obama’s party did the same thing.
Shame on us for lies, for looking for dirt, that often times was not there, for being petty, such as wardrobes. The right has said they want to unite for some time now. Clearly by so many of the comments on the News wire, that is not the desire of the left.
They are still dogging McCain and Palin and the election is over with! Where are we going with this? Let’s Stop this ridiculous behavior! Let’s set examples and show our Political parties that we are sick of this pettiness, lying, mud slinging garbage, and stick to FACTS only. Let us know exactly what they want to do and how.
One last point; shame on all that are dogging McCain in the manner you are. McCain went through way more than many of you will ever do to support our country and give you your freedom, much the same as Jesus had done for us. We are Americans that should be fighting for our country, showing an example of what we are founded on and should be acting like. Unite people! No more LEFT and RIGHT. UNITED WE STAND! GOD BLESS AMERICA! Yes, I used the word God. Look at the Constitution of the U.S. Look back at history and our founding fathers. Why do you suppose there is so much ugliness today; because we have lost sight of our values?
Please America, stop and think about what we are doing. Many say you are against the war, but you continue a war here in our own country. Not to mention the dishonor to our troops you are showing. I’ve been cussed out for voicing my opinion. That is sad and petty. I’m praying Obama will be the man he says he is. I’m praying Michelle will come to the people and be genuine about being an American. I’m praying that those that are so full of hate get past it and be the people we need to be. Let’s save our great nation, let’s unite, lets stop the fighting! Many say you are against the war. Well let’s stop the war here in our own country. I’m talking to the so called LEFT and RIGHT. I have to say, there are many Dems. and Reps. I support, and there are Dems. and Reps. I don’t. It’s based on facts and what the Lord our God and Creator has told me to believe in.
November 6, 2008
Pastor Ken has left a wonderful post on the day after the election. He makes some great points about moving on, accepting and the fact that the Lord is still in control, and we have a duty to our President elect. It’s well laid out and explained for us. You can read the whole post here.
