Historical Day Ramblings

Yesterday was an historic day. The President Elect is Barac Obama. In this historic event, I believe that God has a plan. I believe that God is in control.

Romans 13:1-3 “Be a good citizen. All governments are under God. Insofar as there is peace and order, it's God's order. So live responsibly as a citizen. If you're irresponsible to the state, then you're irresponsible with God, and God will hold you responsible. Duly constituted authorities are only a threat if you're trying to get by with something. Decent citizens should have nothing to fear.”

No matter how I voted, no matter what I believe, I will serve the people of my country. I love my brothers and sisters of the UNITED States. I will follow the leadership that God has allowed to go forward in this country. I promise to pray for my president elect, and his staff. I will pray that he will be the Christian that he claims to be. As for me the little guy, the one who struggles day to day to run after Christ, I will continue down the path that God has called me too. I will adapt and overcome any and all obstacles that are placed in the way. I know who I believe, and I believe in Jesus my Christ, the one I call my savior.

Now is the time. I call my brother and sisters in Christ, fall on your knees. Lift Mr. Obama to our God. Pray for his wisdom, his knowledge, and his leadership. Pray that he will surround himself with men and women who will advise him in the ways of our God. That they will step up and protect our country, our freedoms, and the values that our country was founded upon.

It is time to set aside our vote; and time work together in love and single mindedness to go forth in the plan that God has called us too. We are to glorify our God, seek his greatness and love our brother. We are to make disciples and live in community with each other.

Do I know my neighbors? Have I sat in the front yard and just visited with those that walk by? Am I praying for those that are lost in my community? I love the American people, and I believe God has called me to be a missionary right here in my city, my neighborhood on my street. I must reach, I must cry out on their behalf.

These are the ramblings of Tom on a historical day.

Love
Tom

Palin Packs a Punch

HOLY COW!!!

Did you hear Sarah Palin last night? Can you say "great job?" Can you believe that she delivered such an awesome speech? I was truly impressed. She was poised, and powerful. Not what I was expecting.


Did you hear this "I love those hockey mom's . You know they say the difference between a hockey mom and a pitbull? Lipstick."

Senator McCain was a smart man to pick her for a running mate. I would even to go so far to say she would make a great president. She has made good decisions in Alaska for her people. She has leadership abilities. Lets look at her record.

1. For Governor she beet the incumbent in the primaries. That is seldom ever done. Then she proceeded to defeat a former Governor in the actual election. WOW. That says something for the way she campaigns, and the ideas and willingness to listen to those around her.

2. Cut property taxes by 40%, and still improved infrastructure.

3. Reduced her own salary along with cuts in spending in her city.

4. Has actually held to her ethics in politics...
As evidenced by her appointment and subsequent resigning from the Alaska Oil and gas Conservations commission for "lack of ethics".


Here are her Political Positions: (from wikipedia)

Palin has described the Republican party platform as "the right agenda for America," adding "individual freedom and independence is extremely important to me and that's why I'm a Republican."

Palin has called herself as "pro-life as any candidate can be."^[46] She would permit abortion only in cases where the mother's life is in danger,^[102] and supports mandatory parental consent for abortions.^[103] Palin is a member of Feminists for Life.^[104] Palin has been described as supportive of contraception.^[46] She backs abstinence-only education and is against "explicit sex-ed programs" in schools.^{[105][106][107]}

Palin supports capital punishment.^[108]

Palin opposes same-sex marriage^[46] and supported a non-binding referendum for a constitutional amendment to deny state health benefits to same-sex couples.^[109]

Palin has said she supports teaching both creationism and evolution in public schools, but not to the extent of adding creation-based alternatives to the required curriculum.^[110]

Palin has strongly promoted oil and natural gas resource development in Alaska, including in the Alaskan National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR).^[49] She has opposed federal listing of the polar bear as an endangered species warning that it would adversely affect energy development in Alaska. ^[68] Palin does not believe that global warming is human-caused.^[52]

Palin, a long-time member of the National Rifle Association, strongly supports its interpretation of the Second Amendment as protecting individual rights to bear arms, including handguns. She also supports gun safety education for youth.^[111]

So Sarah Palin - You have my vote

Tom