Hopefully this will fix soon. I have typed responses to, ya'll over and over. Only to have the Blogger thingy give me some lame error message & I can't find where to post it!
Well, it's like this: Here are some of the Webster's Dictionary definitions of Free: a : having the legal and political rights of a citizen b : enjoying civil and political liberty c : enjoying political independence or freedom from outside domination d : enjoying personal freedom : not subject to the control or domination of another2 a : not determined by anything beyond its own nature or being : choosing or capable of choosing for itself...having a scope not restricted by qualification 7 a : not obstructed, restricted, or impeded ...Now, here are some of the Webster's Dictionary definitions of Fly:1 a : to move in or pass through the air with wings b : to move through the air or before the wind or through outer space c : to float, wave, or soar in the air ... a : to take flight ...6 : to work successfully ...Examples which apply from Websters: fly high : to be elated - fly in the face of or fly in the teeth of : to stand or act forthrightly or brazenly in defiance or contradiction of
What does this mean in my life? This means that in life we are meant to be free. While historically mankind has not always enjoyed the opportunity to fully appreciate what that means, we are so indescribably fortunate as to live in a time of the greatest spiritual, physical, financial and political freedom ever known. Freedom doesn't come cheap, nor does it come easy. But the best things in life don't come that way do they? As I write this I am struck by how this sounds like a political statement, and for me this is much more of a spiritual thing, but, same goes for that (political that is). Freedom doesn't come easy. And it's worth whatever fight you have to make to overcome in your life in order to live a life that succeeds. Now the questions is - what is success for you? What is your standard? In my mind what is needed is a definite target - because you can't hit and maintain a moving target. A stable, rock-solid, anchor with no variable, yet multi-faceted. Something pure, just and worthy. If you look at any web page of news you can see that our society is certainly lacking in this area. What a great time to live as a rebel! Nowadays to be a rebel, all you have to do is be willing to engage in the battle of life, while anchored to Christ!
Freedom - physical, political, spiritual, financial doesn't come easy. It doesn't occur naturally. It takes joyfully engaged, focused and purposeful living. I believe in doing the hard work to stand fast in the liberty that Jesus died and rose again for us to have. I believe in a faith that permeates every area of life, not just propelling me to church on Sunday and mediocrity on Monday. Do I always live up to it? Heck no! But, I press on! For me, to fully live my faith, I have to try as much as I can to reach out to bring salt and light to the world around me...to try to provide information, humor and clarity on issues that are shaping our Nation, so we can help America to come up higher.
If trees could talk - oh the tales this 'ole tree could tell!
Remembering to Pray for Israel!
"Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you. Peace be within your walls, prosperity within your palaces. For the sake of my brethren and companions, I will now say, 'Peace be within you.' Because of the house of the Lord our God I will seek your good." Psalm 122:6-9
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hmmmm - seems to be working on my end.
Well, they work now!
Hip-hip-hooray! I can blog again! :)
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