Back to writing . . .

I can not believe how long it has been . . . Too long if you will. Sam, I must say - Thank you for leading me down this new way. This way of blogging. I have had the opportunity to connect with new people from around the world. I am so blessed. I am thankful for the nearness of the world on the net. I know our world is crazy and amazingly evil at times, but it is wonderful to connect with beautiful people. Why is it that we allow the "media" to dictate and direct our views of the world. Think with me about the evening news - it is bad, upon bad with a little bit of bad tossed in, it is evil upon evil, with a touch of something good that is happening, and so on and so on. It is not a wonder that we need something to calm our fears as a people. There is much more love, much more good, much more beauty in our world. I know, I am a realist, there is much evil and much wrong and much injustice, and we must do what or all we can to right the wrongs. The very heart of God calls for man to live justly with all those in the world. God is a God of the oppressed. His heart is for them. Read the Book. It is fat with truth on Justice. Though we may not see his heart, or ask where is he. He is there. Wow, from writing, to philosophy to theology so fast. It is all one. They all fit together. They are not separate. Everything is spiritual. Everything is deep. OK, maybe my choice of tea may not be deep, but it is in some way.

I ordered a print from Beth Retro. I look forward to putting it is a nice frame. The colors are wonderful. Take a look at it, it is on my blog. Thank you again. I also want to say, Beth, I love your blog, and your writing. It is full of energy and hope. I love the way you pull color into your photos as well. I am thankful that I found your flickr. Have a wonderful day.

Well, I am at like 3000 + words on NaNoWriMo, I have a lot to do to get to the goal, but the exercise is stretching me as a person. I am blessed. Thank you again Sam for the encouragement, and you - Keep writing, do not give up, but do not give up sleep either. Peace

Yesterday, my heart broke with a friend in her loss of her dad. It was heavy. She is all that her dad had. She has much in her life, and is a wonderful, beautiful young lady with much energy and passion. As I hugged her and shared a moment of love and encouagement, my heart broke with hers. Pray for my friend in these days of loss.

Friends, I am thankful for this time, and your time. Have a blessed and wonderful day. Peace

Just stuff for you about me . . .

OK, I was finally able to track down an "I Voted" sticker. I am so thankful. I love the I voted stickers, they usually end up in my Day timer or my Journal.

Here is a great article on a wonderful position I will have in regard to Obama. http://www.worldmag.com/webextra/14617

I am telling you, it is my desire to see our country do well. I will pray for Obama as our president and the other leaders that take our country in this new direction. I am first and foremost a follower of Jesus, yes with all my warts and bumps. I have been blessed by my life here in America and for that I am truly thankful.

I feel like crap from a crazy cold thing. I do not know what to do. But I will continue to take some medication and rest a lot. I actually have the entire weekend off, I am so excited. You know on think about being sick that really bugs me - my wife will not kiss me. I know that is sad, but it does bug me, I like her kisses. Ha ha.

Nano is a lot of fun, but I have to find myself at the computer for a few more minutes. I am at 2880 words, and that is only in two sittings. My theme is things I am thankful for, and it is pouring out of me like water. I can not wait to continue writing.

The photo I am using for my background is from a new friend Beth Retro at flickr, here is her link, http://www.flickr.com/photos/dreamincolour/I found it one day and asked her permission to use it. I am thankful that she said yes.

Well, that is it for today, I think, I may post again, who knows. Peace

Today . . .

Two blogs in one day. Maybe I came across way to strong on Obama. From the first speech I heard him speak, I told my family, this guy will run for President one day. He is a great communicator. In many ways there has not been another man run for office like him sense Kennedy. He is charismatic, and powerful, and he motivates people to action. My major challenges with Obama are his associations, those he has followed during his years off the radar (Jeremiah Wright, Bill Ayers, Louis Farrakhan, Tony Rezko, Nadhami Auchi and others). An old saying is "birds of a feather flock together". Is that true here in this case? Who is the real Obama? What are his true intentions? Will he be a man of Honor? What is his definition of "Change"? I have so many questions, but no worries. It is all good in Gods Kingdom and it will remain all good in my heart. I will commit to pray for him, and support him as the leader that God has chosen for our country. I will have more thoughts along the way. Peace

God is in control and Obama is our President . . .

Greetings, thank you for reading my blogs . . . I like the process by which America selects their president. I know that the nation has spoken and for once the perfect democratic set up is in place. A democratic President, a democratic house and senate. Though I may not agree with the position of the democratic party, I will pray for their wisdom as they lead our country. There is not doubt that our country was ready for "Change", and it appears that change has come. There is a new hope within America, and that is exciting. Peace

Yes, yes I did vote . . .

Hey now, I did have the great privilege to vote today. I was number 555 at my precinct. That is really good compared to all the other times I voted. I did have to make a call to the City Clerks office to complain. Yes me, complain. You want to know why, I'll tell you why, actually I will insert a photo here to let you know why . . .

Yes, you guessed it. My polling place ran out of the coveted "I Voted" Stickers. Can you believe that. I love the sticker. I vote for the sticker, no actually, I do keep them in my journal with a notation of the day I voted. Also, I was not able to take advantage of all the free stuff that was being passed out today, not that I would have, but I didn't have the sticker.

I know that God is in control and whatever happens in regard to the elections, I have no need to worry, but wholly rest upon HIM. It is an amazing thing to think that my future is not in the hand of any politician. Now do not get me wrong, things in this land of ours could get crazy, and people could be in dire need. I am not saying that I would not have sadness if our country was thrown into some sort of chaos. What I am saying is my mind is at rest in God and his truth, and my soul is at peace, while my body may waste away. I know this is odd, but death is not the enemy. This may be an odd post to you, but I invite you to seek Jesus, and find the peace that he give freely. Have a blessed day. Also I am at 1877 words in nanowrimo. That is good for a newbie. Peace

Nanowrimo . . . I take the challenge

Well, here we go. I do not know how my idea will fit into the Novel Idea, I will have to create a fictional character, that will be me. I am going to write on a challenge that I never followed through on, which is to write about 1000 things I am thankful for. So here we go. And yes, Sam, you can say you talked me into taking the challenge. You know for only knowing you for a year, you have encouraged me to try some new things. Thank you for your encouragement. I look forward to the next month. Peace

Less than a week, and no worries . . .

That is right, the American political election is only days away, and there is no reason to worry. It is not about what political party is in control. Is there actually any political party that is ever in control. Civilizations come and go, just look at history. Are we left without hope in this world. Will America be here forever, just like the Greeks and the Romans? We are in this time, right now. America has been an ongoing experiment. We have learned something new each step of the way.

What does it mean to embrace Change? I believe we must change or die. We must be ever growing and expanding or we cease to exist. However, there are many sides to change. There are changes for the better, and then there are changes for the sake of change, not taking into account the consequences of that change. I believe we as individuals must count the cost of the change before we embrace the "Change". Change will come, but are we ready for that change, time will tell.

There is no need to worry, why? Because God is in control. I know you may not buy the entire God thing, then I encourage you to go ahead an worry, and enjoy your panic and ulcers. The Bible tells me to rest in God. To seek him. Look at the lords Prayer. I mean really look at it. What kind of World would we have if we followed Jesus example in real life. Peace

OK, now on to the worries part. We are a society that is driven by fear, or worry, or at least that is what is portrayed on the national news media. There is no need to fret or worry, regardless of what political wind blows through next weeks elections. What causes you to fear? I will have to think about the things that cause me fear as well.