So the election is over and the results are in.......whats that?..........oohhhhh........ well when will we know for sure?.........
That's how it kind of feels isn't it? Everyone was relieved that the political robo-calls and the junk mail would be over for at least a while, otherwise there wouldn't be enough room for all the black Friday and Christmas ads to fit in our p.o. box. Unfortunately the news headlines will continue to bring the updates, not necessarily without opinion.
I have to say that the division in this country is overwhelming and the number of people who are willing to throw away any form of civility, including cheating, lying, threatening, and misleading is staggering. Celebrities who use their fame to slam a president or dis invite someone to their event because they have a different opinion shows what a massive upbringing of spoiled babies we have raised.
What happened to showing respect, loving others despite our differences and.........wait for it...... wait for it.......common sense?
I really don't care how you voted as much as I care you felt you made the choice that would represent your values the best. I don't care if your democrat or republican because neither one seems to understand the political line that divide them at least historically regarding specific issues. I do care that you approached the polls with integrity and respect acknowledging that the ballots are covered in blood of the men and women who fought for your right to be part of the democratic procedure. It makes my blood boil when someone disrespects our veterans who fought for your freedom, even those who voted to elect a socialist......I shudder as I say that knowing full well that they fought for democracy not socialism, Marxism, or communism, yet those who desire such control get to enjoy the freedom of voting. Ironic isn't it?
So here's my solution and it is so unbelievably simple.
1. If you are in this country and don't like it.... leave. I would rather spend a few hundred on a one way ticket than deal with your divisiveness trying to make this country what you want when it already exists in another geographical location. Who knows maybe Obama would pay for it beings he gets credit for paying for your health care.
2.If you are not in this country and desire entrance....do it legally within the process. And for the record, you don't have any U.S. constitutional rights they are for citizens, so either become one legally or stay home.
It really is that simple. We live in the greatest country in the world and regardless of who's slogan it is, I agree that we need to make America great again. It wasn't one person that destroyed it, (keeping my opinion to myself here) and it won't be one person who fixes it. It takes a team of people working together, dedicated to the betterment of our great nation.
Thank you to all our veterans, may you get the respect and honor you deserve.
God bless you, your families and this great nation including its leaders!!
MM
Saturday, November 10, 2018
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Are you religous?
The question is literally are you ceremonious in worship. By that I mean, do you go through all the right motions, say the right things, and perform as though you have somehow pleased God because of what you have done? If so the concept that author Greg Paul addresses in his book Resurrecting religion, Finding our way back to the good news 
is for you.
I began reading this book uncertain as to where it would lead. after all the title does have a little word play going on. I have been around this great country and served in many states and regardless of where I have gone, complacency, tradition and legalism have stifled the ministry in far to many locations. I believe most everyone would agree that we are to be the hands and feet of the Lord and that means rolling up our sleeves and getting dirty with every lost life our path takes us to. Paul, whom you can read more about here is the founding pastor of Sanctuary Toronto, a ministry and faith community serving marginalized communities in Canada's largest city. This explains a lot for his passion for reaching out in practical hands on ways ministering by meeting needs to the souls who are less fortunate and discriminated against. I will admit his social justice view of things is nothing I agree with so this made it a difficult book to read. To express his passion for the downcast is admirable and people with a similar heart are called to that type of ministry, however i also know a group who are called to the wealthy and renowned.
In theory I am on board as he gives a multitude of examples of how and who they serve in Sanctuary and to be honest felt like I was caught in a looping commercial several times throughout the book for the church there in Toronto. There were also a couple of comments about skin color and law enforcement I felt were not justified. I have a multitude of friends who are mixed ethnicities, some that are law enforcement and some that are both. All great folks.
I will say the positives of this book were to challenge each reader to be the church and quit doing church. A message long over due. Should we practice what we preach we would realize great rewards, should the church act on its call. The scriptural references felt somewhat like a biased commentary on James at times which is a good book on our life in the church as well as personally.
Unfortunately, I couldn't get beyond the references on page 52 and following regarding what God's idea of religion is making sure we are interdependent, understanding and valuing the gifts each one brings to the community "making sure that everyone gets what they need". Then turning to a biased view on civil rights while belittling those who God has blessed in resource and material, whom he continually identifies as being one of the wealthy.
I agree if we pooled our resources there would be none lacking and yet to place the emphasis on one sect of people whom he earlier admits are the orphans and widows then once again back to skin color.
I don't believe God sees skin color, only the blood of the lamb and to that we can all be assured. As the church we shouldn't be so preoccupied by skin color, wealth, popularity, tradition, legalism, complacency or any of the garbage we see in churches and to that degree I can have an appreciation for this book. I would encourage you to pick up a copy to see where you stand, I would love to get your feedback and comments here and see what you thought.
I received my copy from the great folks at Tyndale house publishers at no cost.
You can pick up a copy at your favorite retailer as well as Amazon books
Till next time
P.M.
is for you.I began reading this book uncertain as to where it would lead. after all the title does have a little word play going on. I have been around this great country and served in many states and regardless of where I have gone, complacency, tradition and legalism have stifled the ministry in far to many locations. I believe most everyone would agree that we are to be the hands and feet of the Lord and that means rolling up our sleeves and getting dirty with every lost life our path takes us to. Paul, whom you can read more about here is the founding pastor of Sanctuary Toronto, a ministry and faith community serving marginalized communities in Canada's largest city. This explains a lot for his passion for reaching out in practical hands on ways ministering by meeting needs to the souls who are less fortunate and discriminated against. I will admit his social justice view of things is nothing I agree with so this made it a difficult book to read. To express his passion for the downcast is admirable and people with a similar heart are called to that type of ministry, however i also know a group who are called to the wealthy and renowned.
In theory I am on board as he gives a multitude of examples of how and who they serve in Sanctuary and to be honest felt like I was caught in a looping commercial several times throughout the book for the church there in Toronto. There were also a couple of comments about skin color and law enforcement I felt were not justified. I have a multitude of friends who are mixed ethnicities, some that are law enforcement and some that are both. All great folks.
I will say the positives of this book were to challenge each reader to be the church and quit doing church. A message long over due. Should we practice what we preach we would realize great rewards, should the church act on its call. The scriptural references felt somewhat like a biased commentary on James at times which is a good book on our life in the church as well as personally.
Unfortunately, I couldn't get beyond the references on page 52 and following regarding what God's idea of religion is making sure we are interdependent, understanding and valuing the gifts each one brings to the community "making sure that everyone gets what they need". Then turning to a biased view on civil rights while belittling those who God has blessed in resource and material, whom he continually identifies as being one of the wealthy.
I agree if we pooled our resources there would be none lacking and yet to place the emphasis on one sect of people whom he earlier admits are the orphans and widows then once again back to skin color.
I don't believe God sees skin color, only the blood of the lamb and to that we can all be assured. As the church we shouldn't be so preoccupied by skin color, wealth, popularity, tradition, legalism, complacency or any of the garbage we see in churches and to that degree I can have an appreciation for this book. I would encourage you to pick up a copy to see where you stand, I would love to get your feedback and comments here and see what you thought.
I received my copy from the great folks at Tyndale house publishers at no cost.
You can pick up a copy at your favorite retailer as well as Amazon books
Till next time
P.M.
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