Today is the 7th anniversary of the terrorist attacks. Please rememeber and pray for the families who lost members and loved ones today. Take a little time to observe a moment of silence for the victims.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
We remember...
Today is the 7th anniversary of the terrorist attacks. Please rememeber and pray for the families who lost members and loved ones today. Take a little time to observe a moment of silence for the victims.
Thank you!!!!
Wooowww...over 1,300 views on the post already! When I started this blog I was sure nobody would find it interesting enough to look at...I was wrong. Thanks you guys for coming here and reading all the crazy stuff I blog about. This blog would not be possible without you my friends, and I am sooo grateful and appreciative of each and every one of you. Thanks to all you parents who come on by too...your kids are awesome and you are fantastic!!!
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Play After Every Storm
We need to remember how important it is
To play after every storm...
We need to keep playing and living.
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Un-American!
As I was driving by a neighborhood today I noticed someone had their American flag upside down:
Most people are not aware that there is a flag code in this country that describes the rules for displaying the American Flag. The Flag Code states, "The flag should never be displayed with the union down, except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property." The union is the blue field with the white stars on it.
We have to remember that the flag represents the government of the US and its policies; but it also represents the promise as yet unfulfilled of the Declaration, it represents our freedom of speech, our freedom to practice or not practice religion as we choose, it represents American values, it represents one nation in its glory, it represents hope for a better future, and importantly it represents the sacrifices made in all generations to protect our freedoms.
It is always funny to me that people who protest their own country don't do so by leaving. If you hate America so much then what are you doing here eating the food, breathing the air, wearing our clothes and enjoying our freedoms??? I just don't get it.
Most people are not aware that there is a flag code in this country that describes the rules for displaying the American Flag. The Flag Code states, "The flag should never be displayed with the union down, except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property." The union is the blue field with the white stars on it.
We have to remember that the flag represents the government of the US and its policies; but it also represents the promise as yet unfulfilled of the Declaration, it represents our freedom of speech, our freedom to practice or not practice religion as we choose, it represents American values, it represents one nation in its glory, it represents hope for a better future, and importantly it represents the sacrifices made in all generations to protect our freedoms.
It is always funny to me that people who protest their own country don't do so by leaving. If you hate America so much then what are you doing here eating the food, breathing the air, wearing our clothes and enjoying our freedoms??? I just don't get it.
Friday, September 5, 2008
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Planetshakers - These guys are awesome!!
Planetshakers is a Christian youth movement that began as an annual conference and grew into an international ministry and large church in Melbourne, Australia. The conference was born out of Paradise Community Church in Adelaide, South Australia by Pastor Russell Evans. Planetshakers expanded, and in 2004 moved to Melbourne to begin a church ministry (originally called Melbourne City Church). Planetshakers also has its own bible college which is located in several campuses throughout Australia. Planetshakers' stated mission is to "empower a generation to win a generation".
Growing internationally, Planetshakers now also runs conferences in Malaysia, Singapore and South Africa, with a desire to expand to the United States of America. The Planetshakers band is the central part of their events, bearing a worship-woven modern pop-rock sound attractive to young people. The 2003 Australian Idol winner Guy Sebastian was also a part of the Planetshakers band for several years, taking both lead and backup vocal parts on the 2002 and 2003 albums and conferences. Many of the musicians originated from Youth Alive South Australia.
A television show, titled Planetshakers TV is currently in production and is scheduled to air on the Australian Christian Channel in 2008. The program will include all-new filmed material as well as Planetshakers songs and preaching from the conferences and church.
Personally I like these guys better than Hillsong.
Growing internationally, Planetshakers now also runs conferences in Malaysia, Singapore and South Africa, with a desire to expand to the United States of America. The Planetshakers band is the central part of their events, bearing a worship-woven modern pop-rock sound attractive to young people. The 2003 Australian Idol winner Guy Sebastian was also a part of the Planetshakers band for several years, taking both lead and backup vocal parts on the 2002 and 2003 albums and conferences. Many of the musicians originated from Youth Alive South Australia.
A television show, titled Planetshakers TV is currently in production and is scheduled to air on the Australian Christian Channel in 2008. The program will include all-new filmed material as well as Planetshakers songs and preaching from the conferences and church.
Personally I like these guys better than Hillsong.
Monday, September 1, 2008
New Book!!!!
I am so excited!!! Ted Dekker, one of my favorite christian fiction writers is releasing the third book in the Paradise trilogy...Sinner. Now, if you haven't read his books....go get some, they are soooo gooood. This one deals with religious rights and free speech. Of course, it is a fast moving engaging story. Time to use my Borders rewards!
