Good read about a panel discussion at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky.
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=38688
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Egyptians attack U.S. embassy
Anger about an unnamed video apparently sparked Egyptian protesters to attack the United States embassy in Cairo. The video in question apparently casts Islam and its prophet Muhammad in a negative light, according to the protesters.
Although the video has not been identified, embassy officials issued a statement condemning "the universal right of free speech to hurt the religious beliefs of others ..."
Protesters tore down the U.S. flag atop the embassy, tore it to pieces and attempted to burn portions of it. They then replaced the Stars and Stripes with a black flag bearing the message, "There is no god but God and Muhammad is his prophet. The black flag is apparently similar to banners used by al-Qaida.
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2012/09/11/egyptian-protesters-scale-us-embassy-wall-in-cairo/
Although the video has not been identified, embassy officials issued a statement condemning "the universal right of free speech to hurt the religious beliefs of others ..."
Protesters tore down the U.S. flag atop the embassy, tore it to pieces and attempted to burn portions of it. They then replaced the Stars and Stripes with a black flag bearing the message, "There is no god but God and Muhammad is his prophet. The black flag is apparently similar to banners used by al-Qaida.
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2012/09/11/egyptian-protesters-scale-us-embassy-wall-in-cairo/
Just say no to "allies"?
The White House has declined a request from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to meet with President Obama during the PM's visit to NYC later this month. Apparently, the POTUS will be too busy fundraising to make time for one of our closest "allies". Story from FoxNews.com.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/09/11/early-frost-white-house-gives-chilly-response-to-proposed-obama-netanyahu-talk/
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/09/11/early-frost-white-house-gives-chilly-response-to-proposed-obama-netanyahu-talk/
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Ferris Bueller's guide to second grade
At the risk of waxing cliche, it seems like only yesterday when we first laid eyes on Joel the 5-month old baby in Guatemala .... and now he's starting second grade!
Yep. Tomorrow my baby boy will not only report for his first day of second grade, but he will also turn 8-years old on Wednesday, Aug. 22.
As Ferris Bueller famously quipped, "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it."
And how!
Admittedly, over the course of my life, I have wasted far too much time chasing after things that have turned out to be, well, a waste of time. I've tried to change that trend over the past eight years, experiencing moderate success along the way.
The past year alone has been a whirlwind for us, making a major move after calling Gallipolis, Ohio, home for 17 years. Now we call Zanesville, Ohio, home. The move brought with it many other changes aside from the location.
When Joel entered first grade last fall, it seemed as if the passage of time moved into high gear. Add in church activities and Cub Scouts and high gear really doesn't sufficiently describe the pace of life. Oh yeah, we're playing soccer this fall, in addition to all of the other fun stuff.
Ole'! .... Ole'! Ole'! Ole! .... Ole'! .... Ole'!
And now second grade. We met Joel's teacher at the National Road Elementary open house on Monday evening. Miss Wilson is a sweet lady. In fact, all of the folks at National Road are very nice. I worked there as a substitute teacher last spring and really enjoyed the experience. Anyway, after meeting Miss Wilson, we're looking forward to a great school year.
Joel and I have had several talks this summer about behavior and attitude, and what Jolene and I expect from him this school year. We had some rough patches last year, but I think 2012-2013 will be better.
I never understood this when I was a kid, but this whole school and growing up business is really a team effort. When the kid is in second grade, so are the parents. So not only is Joel a second-grader at National Road Elementary, but so are Jolene and I. Well, probably me more than Jo. You guys that know us well know that's the truth!
As we enter this next phase of our lives, we are praying for God's guidance and wisdom to help us do the right things and provide Joel with the instruction and direction that he will need.
Yep. Tomorrow my baby boy will not only report for his first day of second grade, but he will also turn 8-years old on Wednesday, Aug. 22.
As Ferris Bueller famously quipped, "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it."
And how!
Admittedly, over the course of my life, I have wasted far too much time chasing after things that have turned out to be, well, a waste of time. I've tried to change that trend over the past eight years, experiencing moderate success along the way.
The past year alone has been a whirlwind for us, making a major move after calling Gallipolis, Ohio, home for 17 years. Now we call Zanesville, Ohio, home. The move brought with it many other changes aside from the location.
When Joel entered first grade last fall, it seemed as if the passage of time moved into high gear. Add in church activities and Cub Scouts and high gear really doesn't sufficiently describe the pace of life. Oh yeah, we're playing soccer this fall, in addition to all of the other fun stuff.
Ole'! .... Ole'! Ole'! Ole! .... Ole'! .... Ole'!
And now second grade. We met Joel's teacher at the National Road Elementary open house on Monday evening. Miss Wilson is a sweet lady. In fact, all of the folks at National Road are very nice. I worked there as a substitute teacher last spring and really enjoyed the experience. Anyway, after meeting Miss Wilson, we're looking forward to a great school year.
Joel and I have had several talks this summer about behavior and attitude, and what Jolene and I expect from him this school year. We had some rough patches last year, but I think 2012-2013 will be better.
I never understood this when I was a kid, but this whole school and growing up business is really a team effort. When the kid is in second grade, so are the parents. So not only is Joel a second-grader at National Road Elementary, but so are Jolene and I. Well, probably me more than Jo. You guys that know us well know that's the truth!
As we enter this next phase of our lives, we are praying for God's guidance and wisdom to help us do the right things and provide Joel with the instruction and direction that he will need.
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Hot! Hot! Hot! But thankful on this Independence Day
Yeah, so we've been without electricity at our house in Zanesville, Ohio, since, oh, about 10 minutes until 6 p.m. on Friday, June 29, but who's keeping close track of that?
Hmmm? Not I, said the duck.
Anyway, it's been a fairly miserable week from a comfort standpoint, but we're definitely not the only ones in this exceedingly hot boat. My fellow Americans from Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic Coast -- a bunch a million of us -- have been, and are still without electric power. But some are better off than others.
Elderly folks, those who live alone, those with disabilities; there are many whose struggle with the heat and humidity is much greater than what we are facing at the Carter house.
Each night as we have settled down to sleep, we have thanked God for the blessings of a roof over our heads, running water (hot and cold), working vehicles with air conditioning, places to eat and find respite from the heat, and a variety of other amenities that we enjoy in these United States of America.
We have these benefits thanks to the freedom and liberty secured for us with the blood, sweat, and tears of patriots who dreamed a dream of a better life for themselves and those who would follow in their footsteps. We enjoy all the benefits of that freedom and liberty thanks to those who continued to believe in that dream and fought to keep that dream alive.
Those who gave themselves in our place paved the way for the great thinkers and doers who developed all of the great technology that makes our lives easier. Without freedom and liberty, so many of the things we enjoy today would have never existed.
It's Independence Day, and I am compelled to pause and remember, to honor, to shed some tears for all of those -- both famous and unknown to the history books -- who made the sacrifices that allow me to live the life that I do today.
And as I celebrate living in a free land, I also celebrate the ultimate freedom afforded me by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who was crucified, buried, and rose again the third day to grant me the gift of salvation.
Thank you, Lord Jesus.
Come quickly, Lord Jesus.
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Happy Mother's Day!
Mother's Day is upon us once again. What are you going to do for your Mom this Mother's Day? A nice lunch or dinner? Card? Flowers? Candy? Breakfast in bed? New vacuum cleaner?
Nix that last one. Not a good idea.
Regardless of what you do, make sure you're good to your Mom. Treat her with love and respect. Honor her in whatever you do. Make her feel special. Let her know that she's important to you.
My Mom has been gone for many years now, and we all miss her greatly. She was my best friend throughout my high school years. I could go to her for everything. She was a coach, motivator, confidant, my greatest fan and my toughest critic. I learned so many valuable lessons from her and she helped to shape the person that I have become as an adult.
I see a lot of my Mom's qualities in my wife, Jolene. Jo is a strong woman, a great mother and a wonderful, loving wife. Of course, she had a great teacher in her own Mom.
So thanks, Mom Moody, for molding your beautiful daughter into a fantastic woman, wife and mother.
Happy Mother's Day!
Nix that last one. Not a good idea.
Regardless of what you do, make sure you're good to your Mom. Treat her with love and respect. Honor her in whatever you do. Make her feel special. Let her know that she's important to you.
My Mom has been gone for many years now, and we all miss her greatly. She was my best friend throughout my high school years. I could go to her for everything. She was a coach, motivator, confidant, my greatest fan and my toughest critic. I learned so many valuable lessons from her and she helped to shape the person that I have become as an adult.
I see a lot of my Mom's qualities in my wife, Jolene. Jo is a strong woman, a great mother and a wonderful, loving wife. Of course, she had a great teacher in her own Mom.
So thanks, Mom Moody, for molding your beautiful daughter into a fantastic woman, wife and mother.
Happy Mother's Day!
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Santorum's out; GOP race is over ... mostly
The race for the Republican presidential nomination is now officially over.
Well, kind of, mostly, officially over.
Former Pennsylvania U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum announced today (Tuesday) that he was suspending his bid for the GOP nomination, essentially dropping the curtain on what has been a contentious primary campaign season. Santorum leaves the race trailing former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney by a count of 573-202 in the hunt for delegates. Those figures are the latest released by the Republican National Committee. (See gop.com)
However, former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Newt Gingrich said he has no plans to get out of the GOP race, basically telling Romney, "See ya in Tampa, Mitt!" Oh yeah, Texas Congressman Ron Paul is staying in the race, too.
Santorum's campaign is basically broke and he was facing a $2.9 million media blitz by Romney in his home state of Pennsylvania ahead of the April 24 primary. On top of that, recent polls showed Romney gaining ground in the Keystone State and even ahead by five points in one poll released by Public Policy Polling. Add to that the emotional strain of coping with his young daughter's illness; well, all of that may have become just too much of a burden to bear.
Santorum ran a tough race and stood on his principles. Kudos to him for that. I doubt we've heard the last of the former U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania in this election cycle.
Meanwhile, back at the Hall of Justice .... (SuperFriends there reference for the uninitiated)
Gingrich's campaign is worse than broke -- if there is such a thing -- but he will labor on, stating that he will be at the Republican National Convention in Tampa in August to make sure that there is a conservative voice helping to shape GOP policy.
Paul has said essentially the same thing as Gingrich, with a campaign spokesman telling FoxNews.com today that Paul is "the last -- and real -- conservative alternative to Mitt Romney." Paul plans to be in Tampa, too, to "press the fight for limited, constitutional government ...".
So barring something really bizarre happening in Tampa -- say the return of Ronald Wilson Reagan -- Romney will be the GOP nominee.
But you never know ....
All right, back to reality. Now the fun (?) begins. Yeah, fun is definitely not the right word for what we will experience over the next seven months or so.
The Obama-Romney race for the keys to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue is likely to be a brutal affair. The country will be assaulted with a barrage of negative advertising the likes of which we may have never seen in American politics. And given the deep pockets each side possesses, it will be nearly impossible to escape the rushing sewer of "information" that will be unleashed between now and November.
Fun, huh?
Well, kind of, mostly, officially over.
Former Pennsylvania U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum announced today (Tuesday) that he was suspending his bid for the GOP nomination, essentially dropping the curtain on what has been a contentious primary campaign season. Santorum leaves the race trailing former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney by a count of 573-202 in the hunt for delegates. Those figures are the latest released by the Republican National Committee. (See gop.com)
However, former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Newt Gingrich said he has no plans to get out of the GOP race, basically telling Romney, "See ya in Tampa, Mitt!" Oh yeah, Texas Congressman Ron Paul is staying in the race, too.
Santorum's campaign is basically broke and he was facing a $2.9 million media blitz by Romney in his home state of Pennsylvania ahead of the April 24 primary. On top of that, recent polls showed Romney gaining ground in the Keystone State and even ahead by five points in one poll released by Public Policy Polling. Add to that the emotional strain of coping with his young daughter's illness; well, all of that may have become just too much of a burden to bear.
Santorum ran a tough race and stood on his principles. Kudos to him for that. I doubt we've heard the last of the former U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania in this election cycle.
Meanwhile, back at the Hall of Justice .... (SuperFriends there reference for the uninitiated)
Gingrich's campaign is worse than broke -- if there is such a thing -- but he will labor on, stating that he will be at the Republican National Convention in Tampa in August to make sure that there is a conservative voice helping to shape GOP policy.
Paul has said essentially the same thing as Gingrich, with a campaign spokesman telling FoxNews.com today that Paul is "the last -- and real -- conservative alternative to Mitt Romney." Paul plans to be in Tampa, too, to "press the fight for limited, constitutional government ...".
So barring something really bizarre happening in Tampa -- say the return of Ronald Wilson Reagan -- Romney will be the GOP nominee.
But you never know ....
All right, back to reality. Now the fun (?) begins. Yeah, fun is definitely not the right word for what we will experience over the next seven months or so.
The Obama-Romney race for the keys to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue is likely to be a brutal affair. The country will be assaulted with a barrage of negative advertising the likes of which we may have never seen in American politics. And given the deep pockets each side possesses, it will be nearly impossible to escape the rushing sewer of "information" that will be unleashed between now and November.
Fun, huh?
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