Born to Die

Born to Die

Emanuel, God is with us. This was Act One of God's love toward us. He broke the barrier of time and space to come here from eternity to be the perfect sacrifice for our sins (you know, those evil intentions we have no matter how good we think we are). But a theatre never closes on the first act.

Act Two is the death on... the cross. The miracles, the healings, the teachings were nice but the Sacrifice was the purpose of the Birth.

Act Three is raising from the dead to reaffirm to us He is the One True God who has the power over life, death, and time.

So, if He came through on those promises, why not do the same for everything else He said? So, when we tear open our gifts today, think of the Baby Born Whose Body would be torn so we would never receive the punishment due us. As we bag up the wrapping and boxes to toss them away, think of the Baby Born to rest in a grave thirty-three years later so we can rest with the Father for eternity. As we lose our zeal and appreciation for the splendid Gift of the Baby Born, know this: His body does not occupy a landfill like our earthly gifts of Christmas past because He lives! He reigns in Heaven loving on us and waiting for more to accept Him as Lord and King.

Merry Blessed Day
The Lord came to clean our wretched way!

--Watson Prunier, SOC

Breathless

Have you ever had those moments when you were totally incapable of speech when you beheld something really beautiful? I am not just talking about the external only, I also mean when the inside can reflect what is on the outside. Your mind races with so many things to say but your mouth never can materialize the very words you wish to share. You stare and don't stare because you know you would look, say or act completely foolish. With Christmas so glamourized, I often see a side of this season that really offends me and makes me sick. However, I will always appreciate those brief moments when the Lord will bless me with an opportunity to behold the beauty in His creation. I am speechless at this point, but also thankful for the opportunity. Have you had a breathless moment lately?

Giving Credit

My voice has finally recovered from a play in which I performed this Sunday. I was not using a microphone so I had to project very strong. I was scream, laughing and my voice was ruined on Monday. Thank God for tea! So, I have to give extra credit to those performers who do this on a daily basis!

I am not alone!

I am always excited to find other intelligent "Caucasianally-Challenged" people. Knowing that the number of us who have excelled beyond the thug-running, education-starved, drug-infested images portrayed for Blacks. I think you will enjoy her contributions to the blogisphere. She also has a radio show.

Lisa Fritsch

Mammogram Rewrite

While I was doing my laundry this morning, I heard the most interesting report. "Researchers" say that women should no longer perform self-checks and also should wait until fifty (50) if there is no serious risk.

Funnier is the response from the American Cancer Society because they are completely against it. I am siding with the ACS. The timing of this "recent discovery" and the life of the "healthcare overhaul" is very interesting. Would it be possible that the goal is to reduce the expenses on in the medical market because it will not be covered under Obama-Care? Yes, women! Obama-Care does not want you finding out too soon if you have breast cancer because it will be an issue that makes you unworthy of the proper assessments and treatments for your threatening condition. Do you still want Obama-Care? How about scratching the Obama part and just seek the Care.

Sage or Cynic?

I grew up (if I can even say that) with the understanding that wisdom comes with age. I tend to agree with it, but I am seeing so many examples where it just may not ring true. Look at the Supreme Court Justices, Senators and Governors. Many have been around for ages and yet make the most insane liberal decisions. They operate out of predisposition rather than coherent and rational thinking. King Solomon summed up this illogical behaviour in Ecclesiastes as "vanity!" I can spend all day on the vanity of government officials (oh the fun we could have), but I want to redirect our attention to ourselves.

Think about a time (or times) we have made decisions solely based on the fact that we believed we were wise enough or old enough. We thought of ourselves to be intelligent and were in the best position to assess our situation and judge accordingly. We probably had more than enough information and proceed from there. However, in folly, we invested in the wrong thing or threw away the best option. We then turned mad because our decision was ill-advised and looked at the object of our failure as the fault instead of considering the decision maker.

So, the next time we consider a decision based on the number of visible or invisible grey hairs we have, let reflect on the following: 1) We need to ask if it is because we learned to glean much from what we have learned, or; 2) Have we stressed out because we were set in our ways?

Lollipop Awards

Don't ever argue with a fool.. He will bring you down to his level and then beat you with experience!
We'll I got roped in and fell hook-line-and-sinker! I really hate when this happens!

Fantasy Football

For years I have been avoiding the invitations to join a league for Fantasy Football. I love Football! However, my knowledge of the players only goes as far as name and hopefully their jersey numbers. I am a Miami Dolphins fan but not so much that I know every player and what college they attended. I have been to several NFL games and have owned some paraphernalia but I am just not a stats kind of person. I have a 3-5 record so far these season and it's okay. It can sometimes be addicting to want to win, but I am happy I tried this out. Maybe I will win next year!

Facebook Mania

I have a FaceBook account, but the one thing I hate more than anything are all those freakin' Apps! I got more requests for Mafia Wars and every other thing that I just don't have the time for. As it is, I have not been consistent on keeping up with my blog! I find myself at times in a conundrum. I love technology, but I can't stand technology because like crack cocaine, people can become addicted. But it is far worse in FaceBook. I get consistent notification about Wildlife donations and every other annoying "feature" inside of FaceBook. I only got on the site because I heard it was better than MySpsace. In many ways yes, but please someone, someone destroy those stinking apps!

Fractured Faith

Coming Soon to a bookstore near you.