MN GOP State Convention 2010

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Thursday, October 29, 2009

5 Reasons the Fahrenheit 9/11 Trailer Is Relevant Today

"You can make people do anything if they're afraid."



Hmmmmm, that's very interesting. Ok, Let's see how many more similarities I can find.... or would it be hypocrisy since this video is targeting the "evil" Republicans and Conservatives, not sure. Oh, how things "change" don't they?!

Here's some that stand out to me:

1) Playing on fear (currently: healthcare, swine flu, etc. etc.)

2) Congress not reading the bills (or should I say, STILL not reading them)

3) Government being non-transparent (or should I say, secret)

4) The "elite" as our leadership... gee sound kind of like having tax payers pay for things like weekly cocktail parties at the White House, etc.

5) And then there is the golfing....apparently it was an issue since it was even in the trailer but why bring that up right?! (esp. since our Obama has now out paced our last President by doing more rounds in 9 months than Bush did in almost 3 yrs...)

I'm sure I'm wrong and you guys will explain that in detail to me but wow it sure seems oddly similar...

Monday, October 5, 2009

The River is Rising

It can be easy to feel like we can’t make a difference, like the problems of this country let alone this world are just too big or that there are too many to tackle. That is completely understandable, especially when we try to do it alone. The key is realizing we are far from alone. In fact when you start looking around these days you will be surprised to find people from all walks of life all over the United States are finally standing up and speaking out. But the river is rising in America...

People trying to secure the basic values we used to share and not try to tear down. People trying to protect a Constitution and one that is not a “living” document but a constant and secure one. That way we can count on its protections and for all Americans.

There is a momentum building in America to refortify the basic but sacred foundations of our country. The question is; are you going to join those that have started to stand and speak out or remain seated and silent?

People can make any excuse they want but the bottom line is there is something everyone can do. Just find something you care about. An issue, a hobby, whatever and if you want you can find a way to take that and make a difference in our world. Today you don’t have to rely on the newspaper or media, etc. You don’t have to be a big shot or know “somebody” to get your voice heard.

Get online with sites you can relate with and leave comments, get a blog going, join something like facebook, and start going to rallies. You will meet people who are like-minded and can relate to! These are just a few ideas but start getting involved somehow. Then the rest gets easier as you meet people and make connections!! It’s then that you realize that you are really not alone in this! And then the momentum continues to build. The river keeps rising...

I don’t know about you but I am awake now. I am not going to allow my country to be destroyed by anyone or any political party or person when the generations before us worked so hard, sacrificed so much and died to give us the freest nation in history. I owe it to my children to fight back. Now does that mean violently? At this point, absolutely not!

We must use all the non violent means possible to stop what has been happening to our country. Saying nothing is just not acceptable anymore. Going on with our lives like nothing is happening is not acceptable. Acting like everything will just be ok is not acceptable. The torch is passed and it is up to us.

How can we in good conscience go to a family get-together, a tee ball game, a restaurant, etc. and just ignore the fact of the reality that our culture, our very Republic and freedoms are under attack. We can put our heads in the sand and pretend it isn’t happening as we have for some time now. And while we did that our freedoms were eroding away and being worn down little by little so that we would not notice. Pretty soon we won’t be able to ignore it anymore. Of course the problem then is it will be too late to do anything about it.

However, for now I can still speak out and that means you can too. So it isn’t too late. And right now that momentum I was talking about is picking up great speed. Will you join in or keep pretending there isn't a problem?

I hope we will all wake up and stand together to fight against what is probably one of the greatest internal threats this country has ever faced in order to protect our Republic. It is our turn to fight for freedom not only for our current generations but all the future generations of this great country. Can you feel it yet, I can, the river is rising!


The River Is Rising

Written By: Michael W. Smith (click on title to see video)

I feel it, I feel it, I feel it in my bones
And I just don't think I can hold it anymore
The river is rising, flowing out of me
And I'm coming alive, I'm coming alive

I'm gonna dance and sing and move my feet
'Cause the river is rising, flowing out of me
Got to let the world know, take it to the streets
Got to dance and sing and add a shout of praise

Hallelujah, the river is rising
Hallelujah, the river is rising

I feel it, I feel it, I feel it in my bones
And I just don't think I can hold it anymore
The river is rising, flowing out of me
And I'm coming alive, I'm coming alive

I'm gonna dance and sing and move my feet
'Cause the river is rising, flowing out of me
Got to let the world know, take it to the streets
I got to dance and sing and add a shout of praise

Hallelujah, the river is rising
Hallelujah, gonna dance and sing and add a shout of praise
Hallelujah, the river is rising
Hallelujah

Oh, oh, oh, oh, the river is rising
The river is rising, oh, oh

I feel it, I feel it, I feel it in my bones
And I just don't think I can hold it anymore
The river is rising, flowing out of me
And I'm coming alive, I'm coming alive

I'm gonna dance, sing and move my feet
The river is rising, flowing out of me
Got to let the world know, take it to the streets
Got to dance and sing and add a shout of praise

Hallelujah, the river is rising
Hallelujah, got to dance and sing and add a shout of praise
Hallelujah, the river is rising
Hallelujah, got to dance and sing and add a shout of praise
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah


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PICTURE SLIDESHOWS

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Pictures (from before the kids ruled our home)

One Last Thought From Me

Why not remember this act of love and sacrifice daily rather than just at Easter? Yes, this event is an indescribably joyous one because Jesus did rise from the dead but we should never forget how and why He suffered unimaginably before defeating Death and Hell itself on our behalf. He did so while thinking of you and me. In doing so he personally took on our sin, our pain and a debt we could not pay in order to provide a way to complete forgiveness and redemption. The truth is, either way death is not the end and being a “good person” isn’t a substitution for being truly forgiven.

God tells us that by simply believing Jesus rose from the dead, confessing and turning away from our sin and making the Bible the true foundation of our life, we will be forgiven for our sins and live eternally in Heaven.


As you may know, I am far from perfect and if you have doubts about that I’m sure you can find a multitude of people who can confirm that. I have made countless mistakes and bad judgments and will again in the future despite my best intentions. It is because of this that I am exceedingly thankful I can go directly to God and ask for help, ask for forgiveness and know that God's mercy is new every morning as I continually work to keep my foundation on God's Word. Truly accepting God's love, mercy and a true freedom offered in a life firmly anchored in His Word is something there simply aren't words to describe.


I have to admit that I regularly take that for granted and listening to the words in a song like “Via Dolorosa” is one way to help remind me of the sacrifice Jesus made on that cross. Deciding to live for Christ was without a doubt the best decision I made in my life. Don’t get me wrong, it didn’t solve all my problems and make my life perfect. But I have a peace and hope only God can offer and I know in God’s eyes He sees a child forgiven rather than condemned. Now that I am a parent I can’t even begin to imagine what it must be like for God to watch His children exercise their free will when they chose to reject Him rather than embrace the salvation He offers each of us.


Regardless of your feelings on God and Jesus I hope you enjoy the power of the images and music I posted. And thank you for taking the time to read my thoughts about what can be a very sensitive issue.

Via Dolorosa (Latin for Sorrowful Road)


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