Prayer

(I don’t know if Paul Harvey really said this – but if he didn’t – he should have...)


Paul Harvey says:

I don't believe in Santa Claus, but I'm not going to sue somebody for singing a Ho-Ho-Ho song in December. I don't agree with Darwin, but I didn't go out and hire a lawyer when my high school teacher taught his Theory of Evolution.

Life, liberty or your pursuit of happiness will not be endangered because someone says a 30-second prayer before a football game. So what's the big deal? It's not like somebody is up there reading the entire Book of Acts. They're just talking to a God they believe in and asking him to grant safety to the players on the field and the fans going home from the game.

But it's a Christian prayer, some will argue.

Yes, and this is the United States of America , a country founded on Christian principles. According to our very own phone book, Christian churches outnumber all others better than 200-to-1. So what would you expect -- somebody chanting Hare Krishna?

If I went to a football game in Jerusalem, I would expect to hear a Jewish prayer.

If I went to a soccer game in Baghdad, I would expect to hear a Muslim prayer.

If I went to a ping pong match in China, I would expect to hear someone pray to Buddha.

And I wouldn't be offended. It wouldn't bother me one bit.
When in Rome...

But what about the atheists? Is another argument.

What about them? Nobody is asking them to be baptized. We're not going to pass the collection plate. Just humor us for 30 seconds. If that's asking too much, bring a Walkman or a pair of ear plugs. Go to the bathroom. Visit the concession stand. Call your lawyer!

Unfortunately, one or two will make that call. One or two will tell thousands what they can and cannot do. I don't think a short prayer at a football game is going to shake the world's foundations. Christians are just sick and tired of turning the other cheek while our courts strip us of all our rights. Our parents and grandparents taught us to pray before eating, to pray before we go to sleep. Our Bible tells us to pray without ceasing. Now a handful of people and their lawyers are telling us to cease praying.

God, help us. And if that last sentence offends you, well, just sue me.

The silent majority has been silent too long. It's time we tell that one or two who scream loud enough to be heard that the vast majority doesn't care what they want. It is time that the majority Rules! It's time we tell them, you don't have to pray; you don't have to say the Pledge of Allegiance; you don't have to believe in God or attend services that honor Him. That is your right, and we will honor your right; but by golly, you are no longer going to take our rights away. We are fighting back, and we WILL WIN!

God bless us one and all .. especially those who denounce Him , God bless America, despite all her faults. & She is still the greatest nation of all. God bless our service men who are fighting to protect our right to pray and worship God.


Let's make 2008 the year the silent majority is heard and we put God back as the foundation of our families and institutions. And our military forces come home from all the wars.

Football is over...

But Bubba made quite the impression on everyone at the last game of the season last night! The first THREE touchdowns for us were made by HIM! WOW! And then he ended up also making 5 of the 2 point conversions and running over 120 yards total for the game! =) I am a very proud Mommy right now! He has decided that he will play football next year - but he is not sure about in high school... I told him that was fine - it is HIS choice, but his coach can't believe it - Bubba is really good at football... but I will not push him. It drives me crazy when parents do that... :) And he LOVES basketball and that is just fine by me - you can watch it in a nice warm gym! It was SO cold last night! :(

Things to Think about...

My Dad sent me an email today with several things mentioned... but the two that really caught my eye were these -

Why is it that our children can't read a Bible in school, but they can in prison?
Why do I have to swear on the Bible in court when the Ten Commandments cannot be displayed outside?

You know - people want to know why our world is so much more violent than it was 50 years ago? Here is your reason! Until a lot of children end up in jail and DO read the bible they don't realize that there really is someone much MUCH higher than them that they have to answer to... it is very VERY sad that so many families have lost touch with God. And so many children that may never know God because their parents don't... makes me sad...

Good News is - No Cast...

Bad news is - no cast because of all the swelling! UH! So now I have the really pretty black boot on my foot... I go back next Monday to make sure everything is still lined up and starting to heal... man - this SUCKS!

How Nice is This...?

Yes - that is my leg and foot in a really pretty brace... I go tomorrow for a cast and I'm looking at 6-8 weeks of crutches. I fractured my ankle bone by falling down the stairs in my house. I have bruises and pulled muscles everywhere! I can't believe how sore I am besides my ankle! And now - it is time for a nap... pain pills are kicking in! :)

First Football Game

WE WON!!! YAY! And D had TWO touchdowns and one interception!! HECK YEAH! Not too bad for a 7th grader in his first ball game!!! :D The whole team really played really good! The final score was 44 - 26.
Here are some pix... he is number 33 -


And #42 is his best friend B that basically lives at our house... they are kinda funny to see together because D is SO much taller than B!

I HAVE A TEENAGER!!

How scary is that? I have a teen!!! NO WAY!!! I'm not old enough!!! LOL Anyway - at least he isn't acting any worse than he has been in the last 6 months... I keep telling him that puberty is eating his brain! I swear - he can't remember anything for more than about 5 seconds... pretty annoying!
But - I suppose I will live through it... most parents make it, right? =)

I have pictures from his birthday that I will post later...