Really?

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Can the current administration leave anything alone- do they have to mix or ingrain the government in every facet of society? This does not sound like democracy or the land of the free.  I know Beck can seem a little extreme at times - but the facts are not made up on this matter - yet no one talks about this - much less the separation of church and state in the definition by democrats. 

I'll try to stay away from too much politics, but this is crazy!  Post your comments to my blog.

Providing for those who deseparately need our help!

I'm traveling - visiting with some great people in Indiana today.  I just have to say - Bridge of Hope is amazing,  (www.rodparsley.com/boh )  constantly helping from the slaves in Sudan, relief in Hiati, Guatamela, Zambia, hurrican relief, even food and relief right here in the US.  I've been there in (not with BOH) and have seen with my own eyes in Africa, the inner cities of America with BOH and have come to one conclusion - great humanitarian need will never be solved, be we can significantly increase the attention to the areas that need help.  Saving one life is worth it all.

Comment on my blog and give one idea or one act of service you have not done, but want to do this year.  I also like Bono's ONE Campaign.  At any rate - comment or reply to my blog - if time or money was not a problem - what one act of service or assistance would you do this year?

Back from the OC

I just returned from the OC from a week long business trip.  I love Southern, CA.  Especially the Pacific Coast HWY.  It is just beautiful, watching the waves crash to shore, surfers waiting for the big one.  (Hey Surfer dude - a tip - head up towards Santa Cruz) 

I especially enjoyed a week of father and daughter time last summer at Huntington Beach down to Laguna Beach.  Sharkeez at HB has good food and I also enjoy Rudy's (two locations - Newport Beach or the Foot Hills - on Portola PKWY).  Ashtyn really enjoyed BJ's Brewery in HB - she loved the pizza.

The state of California and the residents of the Golden Bear State do a phenomenal job at preserving the environment - greenery, natural scenery and it is so clean there.  (The state of Florida could learn a lesson from CA)  The Pacific coast views, ala,  Pebble Beach / 17 Mile Dr. , Santa Cruz, Laguna, Balboa Island, etc. - the views are just majestic.

Economy

An economy built on debt - (as of today 1/29/10 - almost $2 Trillion of debt) - and a dollar based on a treasury note (debt), owned by China - is not the way to a prosperous life.

Frugile living, saving for a rainy day, future dreams and living by a budget- (a balanced budget - what a novel idea) is a great start.  Living within our means - WOW - what a thought!

I remember the apostle Paul stating:  Philippians 4:11  "Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have."

I also remember the story of the talents - each servant pleased there master - who came back to find they had increased their talents - except the one - who buried his.

Where are your talents - are you living content with what you have - (a budget - within your means?)

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If there were no constraints and no limitations...

What you do this weekend if you nothing stood in the way and money was not a problem?

Launch: Here we go!

Blogging - it's a whole new world out there and we are going to push the limits and beyond.

If you are feeling pushed, if think you are out of your comfort zone, and not quite sure where and what to hang onto - you are in the right place - perfect!

As my Pastor says: "When a word from God is given, reason is never required, faith alone must answer that door..."

Trust - have faith in God - push beyond natural limitations!

Love the day, live the life!

B. Pharis