3. February 2012 by PawBill.

In case anyone is interested or cares, I wanted to let you know that no matter how hard you try you can’t get the McDonalds’ two for one chicken biscuit special at a Chick-fil-A.  I know because I really, really tried.

It was like this. My wife and I were running errands the other day, and I suggested we stop and get the McDonalds’ special, two for the price of one that has been advertised on TV, and two senior coffees. We planned to call this my mid-morning snack and enjoy it while we straightened up the showrooms at the North Loop Cottage, our little antique business (more like a junk / salvage hole in the wall place) we affectionately call the NLC. 

I’m on a diet trying to lose ten pounds and one aspect of the diet requires eating six small meals / snacks a day.  A chicken biscuit sounds close enough to me to be a small snack although my daughter, the dietician, claims fat is fat no matter how you package it, what you call it or for that matter how much grease you fry out of it (I love bacon).  I made a pig of myself over the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays so I need to lose some weight.  It is funny how you can add weight ten times faster than you can take it off.

Well anyway, as we headed toward the NLC we passed two McDonalds’. I’m thinking to myself that I would stop closer to our shop and then the coffee and biscuits would be hot rather than lukewarm.  A half mile or so away I suddenly whipped into a Chick-fil-A restaurant and as luck would have it I was next in line at the drive thru.

All was going well in my little world and my morning until I responded to the cashier’s, “Welcome to Chick-fil-A; How may I serve you?” I’ll have two senior coffees with cream and the two for one chicken biscuit special.  The cashier responded with, “You want two chicken biscuits and two coffees, correct?” “No, I want the two for one special that you advertise on TV and two senior coffees with two creams, no sugar.”  “I’m sorry sir; I am not familiar with that special.  Please wait while I ask the manager.” 

As my wife and I made small talk, I was subconsciously thinking the “wise” choice I had made for my morning snack might not be going as planned.  Finally the cashier responded with, “Sir, we are not offering that special at the present time.”  Somewhat taken back and slightly confused I said, “Well, just give me two chicken biscuits and my two senior coffees with the two creams and no sugar.”  She gave me the total price and told me to, “Please drive to the next window.”

I turned to say something to my wife about McDonalds’ service when she suddenly started to laugh.  She said, “You know you are trying to get the McDonalds’ two for one special at Chick-fil-A, don’t you.”  It then dawned on me where I was; when the cashier handed me the food order I apologized for the confusion I caused and we all had a good laugh. I told the cashier that apparently I was having a senior moment and that she probably got a lot of similar requests. “Actually no,” was her response.  I felt a little stupid for a moment but then just laughed it off.  I’ve embarrassed myself so many times that it no longer bothers me.

In the scheme of things, other than the actual taste of the biscuits, chicken and coffee, which is pretty good at both places, the price turns out to be about the same.  At McDonalds you pay less than a dollar for the senior cup of coffee and at Chick-fil-A you get your senior coffee free.  For less than five dollars for two people it is a good deal at either location. 

Although my wife and I both had a good laugh over the incident, my wife does have a concern as to whether Alzheimer’s is about to settle in and take the rest of my brain cells.  But, I’ll leave that thought for another pondering session.

This “incident,” as it is now being called and repeatedly told to all my friends by my wife, did get me to pondering about God—the Real God, His Son and His Holy Spirit.  “Could you be at the wrong church trying to worship the Real God,” was my thought? Many people are.  Think about it.  If your pastor is not teaching from the Holy Bible, does not believe in the shed blood and cross of Jesus Christ for the redemption of sin, and does not give an invitation for the lost to come forward and accept the Good News of the Gospel Message of Jesus Christ, maybe you are at the wrong church trying to worship the Real God.

If this is the case, flee from that church as fast as you can and find a Bible believing, Bible teaching pastor who is “Standing on the Promises of God.” For America to remain a free nation there must be religious revival and that revival must start with you.  Are you prepared to stand with God no matter how the enemies of God will seek to persecute you?  And they will!  Will you take up your cross as they say in the small Gospel preaching churches of America and meet your enemies with the security of the Holy Spirit’s guidance.  The battle must begin against:

·         the acts of the ungodly;

·         the worldly materialism that no longer is creeping but is running rampant throughout all levels of government;

·         the negative media, churches, educational institutions and all aspects of the so called “culture of enlightenment and politically correct” lifestyles of this current generation and their leaders.

For there to be “real change,” change most Americans can support, it must begin with YOU.  Can you be depended upon to do your part to help America survive as a Christian Nation?

Let’s see, did I buy that printer at OfficeMax or Office Depot. I need to return it and I don’t want to have another senior moment, at least while my wife is with me.

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4. January 2012 by PawBill.

Will 2012 be the year of the apocalypse?  Many have speculated that the Mayan calendar date of December 21, 2012 is civilization’s climatic doomsday. I have serious doubts about the December date but what do I know.  Maybe they had advanced knowledge of the American Presidential election or some Hollywood divorce tragedy. Who knows for sure?

In all seriousness, however, an anonymous source told me the Mayan stonemason that was chiseling the calendar simply ran out of room on his stone for additional years or perhaps his “religious” leader may have thought 2012 was far enough out in the future. Again, who knows for sure? For additional information, Google Mayan calendar at Wikipedia, if you have an interest in the “science” behind the calendar.

If you are really concerned about the end of time the answer can be found in the Biblical scriptures. Cataclysmic events are prophesied for the earth at the time of Jesus Christ’s second coming and again at the end of the millennium.  Biblical Christians already know where they will be spending eternity so doomsday events are not a worry. 

I do not know about the fate of non-Biblical Christians other than what  is written in the Bible; Bible prophesies reveal that they will be judged and cast into the Lake of Fire and there burn for eternity (Revelation 20:11-15). While many Christians and non-Christians are quick to accept the physical dimensions of life and the brazen words of humanist and the likes, they are also quick to dismiss the spiritual dimensions as just fables, not worthy of consideration, of weak old men and women.  It is too bad their shortsightedness will cost them their very soul and spirit for eternity.

Believe what you like and continue in your merriment as followers of those who seek the godless pleasures of life or step out in faith and believe what the Spirit of God will reveal to you if you will only believe and accept His grace and forgiveness.  Accept God’s Truth and the shackles of blindness will be removed from your eyes.  As Jesus said, “Then you will know the truth and the truth will set you free,” John 8:32 NIV.

Once you have tasted the fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control—Galatians 5:22 NIV) and truly understand the Holy Spirit’s revealing of the Word of God in your life (the Holy Bible), you’ll never look back to man’s humanistic, fleshly and immoral ways.

Let this New Year be a new beginning for you by accepting Jesus Christ as your friend and redeemer.  May God bless you and your loved ones in the days to come.

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8. October 2011 by PawBill.

Surprisingly, spontaneous acts of kindness can still be found in everyday life despite the seemingly ugliness of the present generation of ungodliness that is permeating every element of American society; the “me first, I’m entitled,” generation as I like to call them.   This past Tuesday evening my wife and I experienced one of those acts while traveling on US Airways flight 1447 from New York to my home via an interconnecting flight through Charlotte, NC.

Most air travelers try to carry on as much luggage as they can to avoid the baggage charges that are now being collected by most airlines; in my case, the total came to eighty-five dollars for my flight.  For most business passengers it is also a matter of avoiding the baggage claim areas and the possibility of lost or damaged luggage; I only had one wheel broken on my three checked bags and fortunately no lost luggage.

I am going out on a limb here but it has been my observation that most women’s carryon luggage pushes the airlines maximum guidelines.  It is not unusual to see other passengers assisting women with the lifting and placing of their luggage in overhead compartments.  My wife is no exception when it comes to packing her carryon bag which she complains has more of my stuff than hers. I might agree with her so I never complain. 

Let me describe our experience on US Airlines flight 1447. Prior to boarding an announcement was made requesting passengers in rolls five and six to come forward and have their carryon luggage checked because there would be no overhear compartments available in their area. I should have expected that there might be a problem (who in their right mind would go forward), but I promptly forgot about the announcement assuming I would not be affected.

My wife and I were assigned to roll seven in section two.  When section two was called to board we proceeded with the “herd” that had already grouped around the doorway entrance.   Once onboard we found our seats but our carryon luggage could not be placed overhead above our assigned seats.  There was only room above roll sixteen—ten rolls further back.

I knew there would be a delay in our un-boarding, but we had an hour and a half until a connecting flight on the same carrier, and I assumed time would not be a factor. I was just glad I had checked my carryon in New York so I did not have to deal with two bags. Some men treat or refer to their wives as “old bag’s,” but that is another story for another occasion.  When we landed my assumed time frame had quickly diminished; there was now only forty-five minutes until our connecting flight. 

When the seat belt sign was turned off upon arrival at the gate, the herd stood throughout the plane and the process began.  All the overhead doors were opened and luggage was being removed. The aisles were crowded and time was beginning to tick away.

Quickly, a strategy plan was placed into action.  My wife would make her way off the plane and proceed to the terminal and once there verify the gate location of our connecting flight.  I in turn would work my way to roll sixteen and retrieve our luggage.  It was going to be a daunting process, and I had to be graceful and not belligerent because there were many others who were also trying to make connecting flights. I know because that was the small talk as people stood waiting for the plane’s door to be opened.

As a vacant spot became open I would move back a roll. I made my way slowly to the seating over the wings where the emergency exits were located and stood, apparently, looking “old and helpless” as other passengers were beginning to exit.  There was now no way to go back any further and I had six rolls to go.  I would have to wait.

As I stood patiently, a young gentleman standing at roll sixteen suddenly asked if the remaining bag in the overhead compartment was mine.  I said yes and without any further discussion he reached up and lifted the bag out of the compartment.  That’s when the team work began.  As he held the bag over his head, he passed the bag forward and one by one the passengers, both men and women, ahead of him took my bag and passed it forward over their heads until I was able to take it.  I stood amazed at the spontaneous teamwork involved.  I offered my thanks and proceeded to exit the plane.

As I passed a flight attendant that was witnessing the courtesy I remarked to him that the “spirit of helpfulness” was still alive. He remarked that maybe the Christmas spirit was starting earlier this year.  He must have been a Christian to say Christmas instead of Winter Holidays but again, that’s another story for another time.  

I have been on many flights but I have never witnessed the courtesy of the “passing of the bag” before.  Maybe the young gentleman had witnessed me helping two older ladies with their luggage as I made my way toward roll sixteen and decided to offer his assistance.  Or maybe, he was just a gentleman and his parents had taught him common courtesy. The book of Proverbs in the Holy Bible has a lot to say about man’s interactions with others and also about the raising of children.  It is a short read and you would enjoy not only its humor but its common sense advice.

There was a recent television commercial that portrayed spontaneous acts of courtesy as one courtesy led to another and to another.  It just goes to show that people will help other.  I do not remember who the sponsor of the advertisement was, but I remember the ad and what it was supposed to represent.   

My thanks go out to the men and women on flight 1447 that passed our luggage over their heads down the aisle that day.  My wife and I arrived at the gate of our connecting flight just as they started the boarding process with no time to spare.  On the connecting flight I was able to place my carryon bag in the overhead compartment directly above our seats.  But this time, it did not matter because there would not be a need to hurry once we reached our final destination.

May your days be blessed as mine continue to be.

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23. March 2011 by PawBill.

If you are like most Americans, you probably have not given a lot of thought to “spontaneous baptisms,” a recent Christian practice or “spontaneous beheadings,” an Islamic practice for disobedience against Allah or Sharia Law. 

This past Sunday my local church offered “spontaneous baptisms” in all six-morning services—three traditional and three contemporary.  Evangelical Christian churches are offering spontaneous baptisms as a way of enticing believers who have made a confession of faith in Jesus Christ but who have not been baptized for whatever reason, “to come on down.”  If you have an interest in learning more about  “spontaneous baptism, ” access Google for additional information and video on the subject.    

As J. Gerald Harris, Editor, of The Christian Index, wrote in his November 4, 2010, editorial on spontaneous baptisms: “Baptism is more than a religious ritual, some type of rededication or an opportunity to emulate something noble Christ did when He was immersed by John the Baptist.  It is a tremendously meaningful representation of an everlasting, life-changing, spiritual birth.”  

John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan River at the beginning of His earthly ministry. “As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and lighting on him.  And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased” (Matthew 3:16 NIV). 

Islam does not have a tradition of water baptism.  Their tradition as supported by the Koran is one of beheadings and honor killings.  If an infidel will not convert, they should be beheaded.  Sharia or sacred Islamic Law is adamant when it comes to their religious practices or “doctrines.”   

Within Islam, if one converts from Islam to Christianity they are in danger of being disowned by their family and possibly being beheaded.  This is the “Sharia Law of the land” if you are living in a Muslim country; Sharia Law has not yet found its way to the shores of America where beheadings and honor killings are publicly condoned or openly practiced, but the “dark days” are coming, and they may not be far away. 

So which religion fits your understanding of a merciful God: One that offers spontaneous public baptisms or one that offers spontaneous public beheadings and honor killings?  You can leave the Christian faith and no one will really care, but a Muslim cannot leave the Islamic faith without grave repercussions. 

I am going to stand with Jesus Christ.  After all, He is the “True light of the world,” not darkness.  How about you? 

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11. November 2010 by PawBill.

I’m a grandfather and it’s true about all the fun grandchildren provide; they are all wonderful.  There is only one aspect, however, that is somewhat troubling.  When you take the grandchildren “out,” they always have to visit a restroom.  But, as I grow older I’m beginning to have the same problem. Grandchildren, I believe, just like to visit restrooms, but not so for the elderly—they just need to go.

Taking a child to a public restroom is one of the “dreads” of grand parenting.  Humans have to be at their worst when they are relieving themselves in a local toilet.  You know the scene.  Flooded floors around toilets, nasty looking stuff everywhere, and generally there is no toilet paper.  This will not stop a child from heading right to a stall and touching every thing in sight—a horror to most parents and grandparents alike.

Let me back up for a minute.  When I was a young child my mother cautioned me about sitting on toilets when we ventured out.  Her instructions and cautionary statements still haunt me today.  Were there real dangers outdoor toilets (outhouses) presented at the time that may have accounted for mom’s warning?

I still remember those days.  Perhaps the wooden seat with just a hole, or the “two-seater” you could find on some farms. I still remember that awful smell.  There were reports of black widow spider bites.  The inevitable wooden splinter in the old butt still hurts.  These are probably the reasons for her caution.  As a small child there may also have been a fear on mom’s part that I might slip through a hole and fall in.   

Throughout life my early potty training has haunted me.  As a child it was easy standing on the toilet seat and squatting.  But as I grew older, this became more difficult.  How many times have I slipped and had one foot plunge into the toilet bowl.  Wet sock, sometimes a lost shoe, and the worst part being an ankle injury.  I tried to Google this type of injury, but I did not find any results.  I am sure a large number of ankle injuries go unreported or not reported correctly just because of the embarrassment.  How about you? Has your spouse ever had an unexplained ankle injury or perhaps an unexplained wet sock?  Maybe they were standing.

Holding a child while they “tinkle” does not work either.  It is bad on the back, and they squirm so much that sometimes they slip and the resulting splash goes all over your pants.  It would not be so bad if it were just water.  The worse part of the “ordeal” as I have begun to call it is when you have to decide which restroom to enter.  I love the new generic marked restrooms.  Believe me, I have had some serious looks from ladies when I had to wait on a granddaughter in the ladies restroom.

It did occur to me, and now I have made it a practice, that if I wore dark colored slacks it was not as obvious when I had accidentally slipped or dropped one of the kids.  Forget about those sanitary toilet seat paper covers.  How do you ever get one out (if they have not already run out) open and place in the proper position?  Lining the lid with toilet paper is another act of futility.  There is just no obvious answer short of “just holding it.”  But, of course, grandchildren just cannot, and I think they get some enjoyment out of watching you try to prepare the toilet seat for them.

My field pack generally includes a pair of rubber boots, Lysol spray, hand wipes, toilet paper and sometimes a pencil incase I need to respond to a note written on a restroom wall.  Writing on a wall can be thought of as therapy in the sense that when someone (a friend perhaps) has made you mad you can leave their name and phone number with a “Call me for a good time” message.  Have you ever seen your spouses name on a wall posting? I haven’t but I was just wondering about you.  I am drifting off course now so lets return to the topic at hand.

I solved the “toilet seat up or down” controversy in my home years ago.  I found it easier to just leave the seat down and sit.  It solves all the nagging.  My back injury also made it easier to leave the seat down.  My doctor instructed me to not to lift or hold any heavy object so sitting was the answer.  My wife did not see the humor but then, she is a woman.

Hand washing after a “Potty” would take another paragraph or two.  If you consider that thirty percent or more of mature adults do not wash after a restroom potty break, there is a chance of a potential public health danger when unsanitary hygiene practices are not followed.  What about that saltshaker you just picked up? Did the prior user wash their hands? Children often lick the tops of shakers and ketchup squirt bottles but that is another issue. 

I’ve heard it said by many a Southern Gentleman, “If you don’t pee on your fingers you do not need to wash your hands.”  They may have a point.  However, shaking hands in church or a meeting, either a man or a woman’s, gives me some thoughts for concern.  Paranoia on my part is about to run rampant so I’ll stop.

Unsanitary restroom facilities and the potential for infections are concerns for both parents and grandparents.  Is there a danger for young children who want to touch, feel and sit on public toilets?  Maybe I should write Dr Oz.  Yes, that’s what I’ll do.  Let’s see, “Dear Dr. Oz, …”

Pardon me; my human nature raised its ugly head this morning and started me thinking about “toilet humor” or “toilet horror,” as I sometime like to call it.”  Pray for me! 

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2. November 2010 by PawBill.

The past month has been torturous to anyone with any semblance of a sane mind; at least that is my opinion if I consider my own state of mind in the insane world of “new age” politics.  I have maxed out on political polls, unsolicited late evening campaign phone calls, talk radio, Internet blogs, news magazines, newspapers, television and of course, Obama’s world view laced with his own brand of hate speech—what else would you call his words spoken about the tea parties, republicans and those “enemies” who do not support his agenda to bankrupt America and make it a third world country.  That’s my opinion, of course.

So much for a president that promised both transparency and new leadership that would bring both sides of the political aisles together.  For an older person “change” is frightening, and the feeling is akin to what a parent or grandparent experiences with losing a child in a public place be it a public park, department store or even in one’s own neighborhood if you consider what the future will bring if America stays on its present political and non-religious direction.    

Looking back to a period when my children were younger, I can still remember shopping outings with my son and daughter to buy the weekly family groceries.  My wife and I have always tried to work as a team and share the enjoyment of parenthood and that especially meant sharing the joy of shopping excursions with the young ones.  For us, it worked to our advantage and benefit; we raised two physically and mentally healthy children, and with their husband and wife they have given us five wonderful and healthy grandchildren.

But, let’s get back to the grocery buying.  Once I took my son David, who was around four years of age at the time, grocery shopping while my wife stayed home with our one-year-old daughter.  I always enjoyed taking my children with me wherever I went.  It was easy for a man, at least in my generation, because women would help a man with children if he looked bewildered or lost while shopping—That was often my mindset.  Maybe the women were just being flirty, but at the time I did not think so.

As David and I wandered through the supermarket aisles we paused to look at the various cereal assortments.  David made his selection, I believe it was the one with the “Star War” figure, but if there were not a toy in the cereal box the one with the most sugar would have been his second choice.  Children know their brand name cereal by the color and shape of the boxes.  I placed David’s selection in the cart and proceeded to look at the more nutritional offerings for myself.  It seemed like only a few seconds had passed when I turned to check on my son’s whereabouts. 

Looking up and down the aisle I did not see David.  I pushed the cart to the end of the aisle thinking he had walked ahead; I looked left, and then right, followed by another look left and then right.  No David.  I turned left and casually walked to the next aisle and took a careful look and still no David.  I then walked to the next aisle, and not seeing David I assumed he had gone in the opposite direction.

I turned and headed back in the other direction. This time I was walking at a faster pace while still looking down each aisle as I headed to the far end of the store.  Still there was no David in sight.  I was now beginning to get a little concerned. 

As a sinking feeling came over me I began to talk to myself, mentally.  I thought for a second and then proceeded once again in the opposite direction.  Walking once again down the back aisle of the store I took a quick look down each aisle as I passed.  My speed had picked up, and I was walking at a really fast pace but not yet in a run.

When I reached the other end of the store I was now in a panic state; there was no David in sight. My next move was to head for the front of the store and ask that an all out store search be made for my missing child.

All kind of horrible thoughts ran through my mind.  What would I tell my wife?  “Honey, I’ve lost our son!” would not be a message I would want to be telling her—not today, not ever.

As I took a deep calming breath and prepared to abandon my cart and head for the front, I heard a familiar voice.  “Dad, that was fun. Let’s do it again.”  Looking down and under my grocery cart there sat David.  He was sitting on the bottom rack of the cart and was hidden from my view by the other groceries that were stacked high. 

Relieved, I smiled and said, “OK, let’s do it again,” and I eagerly began to push the cart at a fast pace to the front of the store.  My shopping for the day had been brought to a sudden halt, and I was suddenly feeling a compulsive urge to spend some quality time with my family.  I also learned a valuable lesson—check the obvious places first.

If you have ever had the experience of temporarily losing a child you will know the feeling.  I can only imagine the horror of having a child taken, accidentally killed, or having to send a child away for their own safety as has happened in wartime situations in other countries.

Prior to the start of World War II many Jewish parents in Poland and Germany began sending their children to live with relatives and even sometimes to live with strangers in other countries who were willing to take them.  They had a premonition of what Hitler and Nazi Germany rule would bring and they were right.  Think of the horror of having to send your children away and possibly never seeing them again.   Think of the horror the children would bear not fully understanding why.

If America allows President Obama to have his way, our children and grandchildren will not have the freedom past generations of Americans have enjoyed.  Think of the horrors they have not yet been confronted with and the dictatorial society they will live under; a godless society basking in sexual immorality, greed, and lust, and a society without hope. 

Now is the time to act.  Make sure you vote today (Tuesday, November 2^nd).  It is more than just your right; it’s your children’s future that is at stake. The future of America depends on its citizenry to step up and defend their Republic and their way of life.

That is my opinion, what is yours?

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28. August 2010 by PawBill.

Picture this: The women of  “The View,” along with Katie and Diane of Network News fame strutting their stuff on TV dressed in full burqas (loose body covering, head covering, face-veil). Think of the flowing burqa dressed ladies as they glide across the floor on “Dancing with the Stars.” How about the ladies portrayed as “strong and macho” in the various detective dramas; that soon to be lesbian couple of “Rizzoli and Isles,” and Kyra of “The Closer” would certainly lose viewership. And dare we forget, Kelly, of the “Regis and Kelly” show fame. Burqa dress would certainly ruin TV and advertising, as it is presently viewed and sometimes even enjoyed. 

I can certainly understand why Moslem men are allowed to have four wives and an occasional “temporary” wife for sexual pleasure, if you know what I mean. If under Sharia law a husband was not able to see their bride’s “bodily flesh” until after marriage, it would be like buying a “pig in a poke.” (Check out the biblical story of Jacob, Leah, Rachael and a father-in-law’s (Laban) deception recorded in Genesis chapter twenty-nine regarding the full burqa.) Maybe by being allowed multiple wives they would be able to find one that was attractive to them physically.  Remember, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and there are other “beauties in women” than physical beauty.  And of course, there would not be a “trophy wife” syndrome plaguing aging senior executives in the corporate world if women were required to wear the burqa. 

But, enough already of this attempt at comedy and humor at the expense of another religion and its dress code: I have taken some liberty in assuming that Islamic women are never seen without their burqas and I realize this is not true.  The picture images imagined above, however, could be comical if they were only pictures.  But, Sharia is coming and it is coming faster than anyone could have ever dreamed, and it will not bring peace and respect for women. 

Yes, Ladies, the everyday Muslim woman who has submitted to Islam and Allah may be peaceful, but Muslim men who have both submitted and “believe in their hearts” the teaching of Islam and Allah, will follow the Qur’an and Sharia law as dictated by their Mosque leader or religious authority.  The tenets of Islam require, and cannot be satisfied, until Islam has conquered the world, either peacefully or by non-peaceful means, and forces all believers to declare, “Allah is God and Muhammad is his messenger” [emphasis and word order is mine].

Islam is at war against all nations and people who have not submitted. The United States is presumably at war (“Are we at war or not?” is the question.) with Islamic extremists, but we should also be at war with “true believers” of Islam because one of their goals is the conquest of the United States for Allah.  Muslims are allowed to lie if it advances their cause unlike the Christian religion that has a commandment, “You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor (Deuteronomy 5:20).” You cannot accept Muslims at their word; you judge them by their actions.

Islam is definitely not a religion of peace for women living under true Islam and Sharia law. Religious tolerance discussions that accept as truth a wrongly held belief that Islam is a peaceful religion are only politically correct stammerings of political leaders and “journalist (teleprompt readers).”  They delight in accepting and portraying as truth the lies of Islam, while belittling Americans of religious faith.  I find laughable the discussions of “religious tolerance” that have plagued the news almost 24/7 for the past week or so.   America is sinking and all we hear is chatter and name calling regarding the building of a Mosque in New York City.  America’s “religious liberty” discussion is all a charade orchestrated by the evil one to come. 

Should the news media types, most of whom are do-gooders, or enablers, as I like to call them, be criticized for having declared evil good and God bad, in the support of our current President and his Czars of Socialists/Communist distinction that are seeking to replace America’s Republic and its Constitution for a Godless system of government—the European model of Socialism.  Yes, but America’s problems cannot be laid solely at the feet of the media.

While news media “journalists” sat silently and read their scripts and Christian America sat silently and condoned, sanctioned and participated in immoralities, lust and greed, America’s political institutions were left to govern themself. By tossing God out of America, by discarding the morality code of the Ten Commandments and by allowing activist judges (with the aide of the ACLU) to systematically destroy what was once a great country, America is now about to embrace another god (Allah) in her ignorance to be a nation of religious tolerance.  But why not, as a pagan nation with a never satiated desire and lust for sexual immorality we have become a nation foolish enough to watch and believe the “news” that is reported nightly. Because of America’s newfound ignorance and politically correct adherence, America is deserving (as some would say) of the evil to come.

Ladies, do not worry about aging.  In the coming years you will be shielded by your burqas.  It is unpleasant to think of the innocent little grandchildren of our generation who will suffer the humiliation and abuse inflicted by Islam and Sharia law. America is now but a nation too lustful to stand for morality and too weak and fearful to defend its own borders and laws.

Thought questions of the day:

·        In a lesbian relationship, will the “woman” partner have to wear a burqa?

·        Do political women and newswomen have their heads buried in the sand? Do they understand the full   implications of Sharia law? Would they willingly wear the burqa?

·        Is America just stupid, or what?

The God of the Bible can forgive you of the sin of sexual immorality. The god of Islam, Allah, requires that the sexual immoral (a lesbian, for example) be stoned to death.  So, which one is the peaceful religion.  I will let you and your God or god decide.  As for me, I am going with the God of the Bible—the God of Abraham, Isaacs and Jacob.

Wouldn’t it be nice to have an honest discussion of Christianity and Islam? Maybe on the morning talk shows.  Maybe hell will freeze over.

“What me worry,” remarked Alfred E. Neuman of Mad Magazine fame.  “Hell yes we worry,” screamed America’s remaining Christians.

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23. May 2010 by PawBill.

Just as “Things Go Better With Coke,” Christianity goes better with Jesus Christ.  If a Christian church denomination does not have Jesus, the church is a fake and distorts “Christianity” as taught in the biblical scriptures.

”True Christianity” is a rarity.  Only those (individuals and denominations) who believe in the Trinity, the Gospel message of Jesus Christ, and the only pathway to heaven is through Jesus Christ can legitimately call themselves True Christians. Anyone without this belief and who refuse to repent and allow the Holy Spirit to correct their misunderstanding is an Antichrist.  Read 1^st and 2^nd John for additional insight.

The True Christian has been silent too long.  It is time to speak out.  It is time to become a Jihadist for Jesus.  A Jihadist not in the same spirit as practiced in the Muslim religion with its emphasis on violence against infidels who will not convert to Islam and confess Allah, but a Jihadist in the sense of being fervently dedicated to promoting the love and compassion of Jesus Christ through non-violence with a spirit of humility and love.

Do you understand the difference between love and hate?  Does you religion promote love or hate? Do you know what True Christianity is all about?

The True Christian “loves their fellow sinners but denounces sin.”  After all, we are all sinners as written by Paul in Romans3: 23-24, “…for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”

God knows the truth and stands ready to reveal it to you.  Will you allow Him?

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16. April 2010 by PawBill.

Beck, beck, beck, the debt is rising, employment is rising, the president is failing, the socialist are coming, beck, beck, beck.  (Think of the image of a rooster strutting, cackling and pecking [“becking”] in a barnyard.)

Glenn Beck and the almost mass hysteria he is whipping non-democrat, Tea Party participants into is somewhat reminiscent of the fable/tale, “Chicken Little,” I enjoyed as a child in the late 1940’s.  Chicken Little’s cry of “The sky is falling, the sky is falling” and his character portrayal have been unintentionally assumed by the modern day Beck.

But alas, where do you find truth in America today?  Perhaps, Glenn Beck and Rush Limbaugh have the truth or President Obama and the House and Senate Democrats have the truth.  Or, maybe the House and Senate Republicans have the truth.  But wait; maybe the American people who believe that God was instrumental in the establishment of the United States and its Republic have the truth; I believe they are right, and I am going to side with them on this one.

“The stock market is up and the economy is improving crowd” have the network media’s attention this week. But as for me, I am going to stick with Glenn Beck (Becky Wacky) and his prognostications until the “Red Phone” rings. For those of you who do not know what the red phone is about, watch the Glenn Beck show.  For those who cannot because of party affiliations, the red phone is a direct line to the White House; a Presidential adviser can call Glenn directly if he misstates or lies about a “truth.” 

If you think about it with a conspiracy theory mentality, surely some back room code writer can find a way to make the phone ring. Wouldn’t that be a hoot!  It can’t be that complicated and might get a few laughs or at least let us know that the phone works.

Glenn’s history lessons, facts and figures and his guess all appear to be true or speakers of the truth. However, he appears to be out on a limb all by himself. Well, almost by himself if you believe other network news organizations.  My only concern is, which side of the limb is he on? I believe he is on the side next to the tree trunk. What about you; which side of the limb are you on? 

The only real truth I know can be found in the Bible.  God told us the end from the beginning (Isaiah 46:10), and the end is about to come into fruition.  What other god could do that?  As for me, I believe in the gospel message—Jesus Christ died for your sins; Jesus Christ was buried and arose from the dead.  What about you?  What do you believe? 

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18. March 2010 by PawBill.

I believe many TV viewers think it is cute the way many “supposedly” entertainment situation comedy programs use disrespectful attitudes and language as put downs to authority figures, i.e., parents, teachers, police, religious leaders and etc., but I do not think it is humorous because of the negative impact disrespect promotes.  What about you?

Showing respect to those you come in contact with is fast becoming a thing of the past.  As common human courtesies disappear, society should not be surprised at the ever-increasing levels of violence being acted out in all walks of life.  Consider the following narrative as an example: 

                           Incident at the Local Donut Shop*

I was not there the day of the “incident” when a five-dollar bet turned into a disagreement that escalated to a confrontation with verbal threats.  While the bet itself was insignificant and no physical harm occurred, the resulting outbursts of emotions still simmer and any non-involved patrons that morning may now have second thoughts about ever returning.

So what happened?  The daily morning Donut Shop coffee group had settled into their “space” when a discussion about who had won or lost a bet that had been made a day or so earlier resurfaced.  There was apparently some ambiguity or word phrasing of the bet now being called into question by the apparent “bet loser,” as identified by the majority of the group, and what the correct answer should be.  The “bet loser” thought that both answers were correct and thus the bet was a tie and no money should change hands.

Emotions were beginning to surface, as to who the winner of the bet should be, when an “innocent” participant calmly sided with the “bet winner” as view by the group and told the “bet loser” that he had legitimately lost the bet and that he should pay up. Suddenly, the “bet loser’s” girlfriend, who up until this time had remained silent, challenged the “innocent.”  A barrage of words spewed out regarding past put-downs made by the “innocent” to her boyfriend followed by the statement,  “I will go and get my gun and shoot you.”   

With that statement some participants involved in the episode left and those remaining consulted with the management of the establishment regarding the perceived threat that was made.  However, no police incident report was filed and all group members have now returned to their usual seating positions.

The irony of this situation is that the “innocent” was mistakenly identified by the girlfriend as the person who had previously been making derogatory statements to her boyfriend.   In other words, if violence had occurred the “innocent” and possibly others may have been wrongfully injured or killed.

When God was feared and His commandments were taught and displayed, courtesy and politeness were considered honorable virtues practiced by most.  “Yes sir,” “no sir,” “yes ma’am,” “no ma’am” as responses of acknowledgment to their elders by children were not uncommonly heard.  Today it’s more of a “yep” or “nope” response if there is one given at all.

Do you long for the days when you could enjoy: a cup of coffee at the local donut shop without having to listen to loud, boisterous, mean spirited, argumentative patrons; a movie or theatrical performance without cell phones, talking and misbehaving children, teenagers and adults; an enjoyable ball game without drunkenness, lewd language and behavior; a night out without some confrontational dunce causing a scene because he or she can not get their way; the simplicity of life without jihadists, rapists, child molesters and other perverted individuals whose only desire is to hurt others in the gratification of their wants.  The list could go on, and I am sure you could add your own pet peeves.

Well, you are not going to get your wish!  We only have the following behaviors to look forward to because of “Godlessness in the Last Days” as foretold by Paul in 2 Timothy 3:1-5 (NIV): “People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God—having a form of godliness but denying its power.”

The behaviors listed above fit the current generation of Americans like a glove.  As the “love of many grows cold” do not despair. There is hope and that hope can be found in the person of Jesus Christ.  He stands ready to receive you.  Will you accept Him today, before it is too late?

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*Note: The “Incident at the Local Donut Shop” narrative is a fictionalized account of a hearsay incident that bears no resemblance to any actual incident or the identity of any person, place or group. It is only used as an example of what can happen with the disappearance of common courtesies and to point out how quickly a relatively insignificant set of circumstances might escalate into violence. 

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