Rolling on to New Hampshire

Well, history was made in Iowa on Thursday night. Barack Obama is the first African-American candidate to win a caucus. And Mike Huckabee brought evangelicals out en masse to spring a surprising victory on the Republican side.

Both Hillary Clinton and Mitt Romney got unpleasant surprises handed to them, for lots of reasons, but primarily because of negative campaigning.

Now, the candidates are in New Hampshire and frantically working to get the win in the first real primary. Barack Obama needs to maintain his momentum in a state that has a well-established Clinton base. John Edwards needs to make a respectable showing to keep his campaign alive and Hillary Clinton needs the win here, to avoid being seen as un-electable.

On the Republican side, Mitt Romney faces a major challenge from John McCain and Huckabee isn't even bothering to campaign in New Hampshire, choosing to concentrate on South Carolina where he has a strong support group of evangelicals. Word has it that Romney has a big negative campaign in place to blast McCain. I personally don't think that is wise. Hopefully, his group will learn a lesson from the backlash in Iowa against negative campaigning.

Personally, I prefer a candidate to tell about his/her own strengths rather than the weaknesses of his/her opponent.

New Hampshire should give us a better idea of what happens when secret ballot voting is a part of the picture.

Peace and Love for 2008!

Another Book to Worry the ACLU

I thought I'd share a Press Release for another book the ACLU is not gonna be happy about. What do you think?

Christianity and the American Commonwealth

"Originally published in 1898, Christianity and the American Commonwealth is one of the best summaries of the impact of Christianity on America. Author Charles B. Galloway leaves no historical fact unturned in his demonstration that America was founded as a Christian nation. Furthermore, he proves that without the Gospel and the application of all of God's Word to all of life, civilizations turn despotic and crumble. In a day when Christian leaders call for the abandonment of politics, Galloway's book is a breath of fresh air. In many ways this book was prophetic. He saw what would happen if America rejected her Biblical foundations or if Christians retreated from their engagement in society. Although written more than 100 years ago, Galloway's arguments are persuasively modern and must be heeded by today's church. There's no doubt that the ACLU will be terrified when this book gets back into circulation! Over one hundred images have been added in this newly republished version."

Christianity and the American Commonwealth retails for $13.95, and is available through NewsMax.com online.

Funny that this book, and others of it's type, were written without fear of harassment. Remember, this was long before the ACLU was formed.

Just something to think about.

Have a Joyous Christmas!

Wise men

seek Him

still!

The Birthday Party!

Dear Loved Ones,

As you well know, we are getting closer to my birthday. Every year there is a celebration in my honor and I think that this year the celebration will be repeated. During this time there are many people shopping for gifts, there are many radio announcements, TV commercials,and in every part of the world everyone is talking that my birthday is getting closer and closer.

It is really very nice to know, that at least once a year, some people think of me. As you know, the celebration of my birthday began many years ago. At first people seemed to understand and be thankful of all that I did for them, but in these times, no one seems to know the reason for the celebration. Family and friends get together and have a lot of fun, but they don't know the meaning of the celebration.

I remember that last year there was a great feast in my honor. The dinner table was full of delicious foods, pastries, fruits, assorted nuts and chocolates. The decorations were exquisite and there were many, many beautifully wrapped gifts. But, do you want to know something? I wasn't invited. I was the guest of honor and they didn't remember to send me an invitation. The party was for me, but when that great day came, I was left outside, they closed the door in my face .... and I wanted to be with them and share their table.

In truth, that didn't surprise me because in the last few years all close their doors to me. Since I wasn't invited, I decided to enter the party without making any noise. I went in and stood in a corner. They were all drinking; there were some who were drunk and telling jokes and laughing at everything. They were having a grand time. To top it all, this big fat man all dressed in red wearing a long white beard entered the room yelling Ho-Ho-Ho! He seemed drunk. He sat on the sofa and all the children ran to him, saying: "Santa Claus, Santa Claus" .. as if the party were in his honor!

At 12 Midnight all the people began to hug each other; I extended my arms waiting for someone to hug me and ... do you know ... no one hugged me.

Suddenly they all began to share gifts. They opened them one by one with great expectation. When all had been opened, I looked to see if, maybe, there was one for me.

What would you feel if on your birthday everybody shared gifts and you did not get one? I then understood that I was unwanted at that party and quietly left.

Every year it gets worse. People only remember to eat and drink, the gifts, the parties and nobody remembers me. I would like this Christmas that you allow me to enter into your life. I would like that you recognize the fact that almost two thousand years ago I came to this world to give my life for you, on the cross, to save you. Today, I only want that you believe this with all your heart.

I want to share something with you. As many didn't invite me to their party, I will have my own celebration, a grandiose party that no one has ever imagined, a spectacular party.

I'm still making the final arrangements. Today I am sending out many invitations and there is an invitation for you. I want to know if you wish to attend and I will make a reservation for you and write your name with golden letters in my great guest book. Only those on the guest list will be invited to the party. Those who don't answer the invite, will be left outside.

Be prepared because when all is ready you will be part of my great party.

See you soon.

I Love you!
Jesus

P.S. Please share this message with your loved ones, before Christmas.

Have a Happy Sunday!

Have a Wonderful Day!

Christmas Spirit?

You may have noticed that all the candidates are promoting "feel good" Christmas messages, that is, except Hillary Clinton. She is concentrating on attacking her Democratic opponents. Surprise! Surprise!

It is important for us to remember that ALL of the candidates are human beings, just like you and me. They have their good points and their bad points and NONE of them are perfect.

But what we need to concentrate on, as Christians (conservative or otherwise), is what positions they advocate.

The time is getting short before the first primaries. Now is the time for you to familiarize yourself with where each candidate stands on EACH ISSUE.

While you are preparing for holiday get-togethers, don't forget to inform yourself about the issues important to the election. When Uncle Harry starts advocating certain candidates at Christmas dinner, you want to have intelligent and informed answers for everyone.

Perhaps you can sway some family members to remember to vote for what they say they believe.