tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59510052009-02-21T09:45:44.482-05:00I'd like to thank my 8th grade English teacher Mrs. Laws for encouraging<BR> me to write. Having us keep a journal in class was her way of getting<BR> us to write more and improve our writing skills. This online journal is<BR> dedicated to her and the impact she has had on my life.Hurricanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12458821746126860381noreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5951005.post-1156535803289771352006-08-25T14:52:00.000-05:002006-08-25T14:56:43.310-05:00

Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as knowing when to come in out of the rain, why the early bird gets the worm, life isn't always fair, and maybe it was my

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Here's an invitation to God's Grace sent to me as a daily devotional that I receive from Christian Cyber Ministries (http://www.ChristianCyberMinistries.org). Please consider the invitation yours and pass it along to others.Author UnknownScripture: Matthew 28:19-20b"Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. And

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Here's a thought-provoking poem sent in a daily devotional I received from Christian Cyber Ministries (http://www.ChristianCyberMinistries.org):Author UnknownI knelt to pray but not for long,I had too much to do.I had to hurry and get to workFor bills would soon be due.So I knelt and said a hurried prayer,And jumped up off my knees.My Christian duty was now doneMy soul could rest at ease.All day

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I received the following anecdote in an email from a friend.Care for a Nightcap?Author UnknownSara, the church gossip and self-appointed arbiter of the church's morals, kept sticking her nose into other people's business. Several members were unappreciative of her activities, but feared her enough to maintain their silence. She made a mistake, however, when she accused George, a new member, of

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While looking for a vacation spot near Cancun, I stumbled across this description and photo of a resort's lunch menu. Is it only me, or would you question the quality of a restaurant that serves a Kosher hot dog with onion and bacon?

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The following is a poem written by Judge Roy Moore from Alabama.Judge Moore was recently sued by the ACLU for displaying the Ten Commandments in his courtroom foyer. He has been stripped of his judgeship and now they are trying to strip his right to practice law in Alabama. Please pray for him.America the Beautiful, or so you used to be.Land of the Pilgrims' pride; I'm glad they'll never

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The climate at my work worsens as the election approaches. I can hardly believe that my highly educated co-workers can have a worldview so utterly different than mine. I have been torn between wanting to keep quiet about politics at work because it is an off-limits topic and the desire to jump on my soapbox and shout the praises of a president in whom I believe. I deem them to be brainwashed--

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A lot of things change in a person when he or she becomes a parent. The most significant for me was the way I react to news of a tragedy involving a child, any child. This sort of news story invokes in me a highly emotional response as my imagination conjures up the “what if that was my child” scenario. With this in mind, read on about a local tragedy involving three brothers killed as a

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The following post is a compilation of several emails from the daily devotional Christian Cyber Ministries. I hope you enjoy reading it and that it's message will affect your life. Following is a true story from John Powell a professor at Loyola University in Chicago writing about a student in his Theology of Faith class named Tommy: Some years ago, I stood watching my university students file

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Check out my new recent discovery: Art Green's blog Conservative Eyes

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The following comes from an email I received from a conservative friend. The original author is unknown. SOCIAL SECURITY: Franklin Roosevelt, a Democrat, introduced the Social Security (FICA) Program. He promised: 1.) That participation in the Program would be completely voluntary, 2.) That the participants would only have to pay 1% of the first $1,400 of their annual incomes into the

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I have recently finished reading Randy Alcorn's book Safely Home. Next to the Bible, this has been the most life-changing book I have read. The book is about former college roommates, a U.S. business man and a Chinese man, who are reacquainted many years after graduating college and losing touch. It a fictional story based on elements of real-life experiences and accounts. The Chinese man and

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Find the following blogs under my Recent Discoveries: Passionate America Louisiana Conservative Thanks Jeffery for the email and introducing me to your blog. Keep up the good work!

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Here's an excerpt from Americans of Faith "About Us" page of their web site: Americans of Faith seeks to activate the voices of Evangelical Christians and religious conservatives in our country. Our goal is to have a profound impact on American society and culture. From government and entertainment, to the arts, education, and business, Americans of Faith seeks to make the voice of Evangelical

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Where do you find news? Traditionally one would read a newspaper, watch television, or listen to the radio.  Today I find myself turning first to my computer and the nearly boundless array of information available via the Internet.  The web logs, or blogs, I read provide me with a variety of perspectives on current events and issues. Many web log jounalists, or bloggers, share their opinions. 

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Check out the article at the following link (courtesy of Lilek's Bleat): Terror in the Skies, Again? By Annie Jacobsen Our country has gotten back into its normal routine, with thoughts of the 9/11 terrorist attack becoming distant memories. This article serves as a necessary reminder of the looming threat. What the article doesn't say: We have enemies. We should be afraid of those enemies.

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You won't see much of it in the major media, but the latest political stunt from the democrats will get exposure here. It happened at a private memorial dedication for families of 9/11 victims on July 12th. Senator John Kerry showed up. The press was kept away from the event, yet Kerry saw fit to attend with entourage in tow. Kerry's spokesman David Wade said of Kerry's appearance at the

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Today I want to pay tribute to the heros past and present who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the cause of liberty and freedom. Here are some excerpts from emails I've received in recent days related to this topic: 1) From the Christian Cyber Ministries devotionals dated 5/26 and 5/27/04 I was sitting alone in one of those loud, casual steak houses that you find all over the country.

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I had a dream that I was back where I grew up and that there were armed men in the front yard. The men were soldiers, enemies in a war. I was inside the house and very frightened. There was a uniformed soldier there with me. He directed me to hide and, with his gun in hand, postured himself to defend me. I was adrenaline-pumping scared. My mind was racing with thoughts of how I would defend

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The following link was found on Today's Bleat: Meirav was two

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The following is from an email I received over the weekend. I would like to thank Wilhelmine for her wonderful, caring heart. Although she has trouble with English, she does not have trouble communicating her message to her readers. Soldiers Angel Visited the wounded soldiers and marines in Landstuhl Medical Center on Good Friday the 09th April 2004 I have wondered me many times what could

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Check out the article: Iraqis enjoy new freedom of expression on Web journals By César G. Soriano, USA TODAY I have added a new link to the Fadhil brother's blog, iraqthemodel.blogspot.com in "Recent Discoveries".

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From conservative comedians The Right Stuff web site: March 28, 2004 CHRIS WALLACE and FOX NEWS SUNDAY mention "THE RIGHT STUFF"! Transcript: (photo of Terry McAuliffe with caption 'Don't Tread on Me') CHRIS WALLACE: "Campaign paraphernalia is in the news. Democratic Party chairman Terry McAuliffe's new office sports a doormat with a picture that looks like George W. Bush (photo of doormat

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I would have liked for the president to have been more clear and concise in the press conference last night. It sounded to me as though he was ill-prepared to deliver the speech and to answer the questions posed by the press. I am concerned that the president’s attention was diverted from the press conference to other more vital matters yesterday and that his speech writers failed him at a time

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I don’t have a lot of time today for blogging, but I have had a couple of nagging thoughts that I just need to get out of my head: 1) 8 Koreans, 3 Japanese kidnapped in Iraq (Yahoo link) Today’s news includes a story of the horrific kidnapping of Korean and Japanese civilians in Iraq. The terrorists holding them are trying to bully the Korean and Japanese governments into recalling troops from

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