30 November 2008

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

Time for the Saturday Psalm & Praise! This week, it's "A Mighty Fortress is our God". I enjoy singing this song as a reminder that no matter what happens, good or bad, God is ultimately in control! "The body they may kill; God's truth abideth still; His kingdom is forever."

Enjoy!



A mighty fortress is our God,
a bulwark never failing;
our helper he amid the flood
of mortal ills prevailing.
For still our ancient foe
doth seek to work us woe;
his craft and power are great,
and armed with cruel hate,
on earth is not his equal.

Did we in our own strength confide,
our striving would be losing,
were not the right man on our side,
the man of God's own choosing.
Dost ask who that may be?
Christ Jesus, it is he;
Lord Sabbaoth, his name,
from age to age the same,
and he must win the battle.

And though this world, with devils filled,
should threaten to undo us,
we will not fear, for God hath willed
his truth to triumph through us.
The Prince of Darkness grim,
we tremble not for him;
his rage we can endure,
for lo, his doom is sure;
one little word shall fell him.

That word above all earthly powers,
no thanks to them, abideth;
the Spirit and the gifts are ours,
thru him who with us sideth.
Let goods and kindred go,
this mortal life also;
the body they may kill;
God's truth abideth still;
his kingdom is forever.


22 November 2008

Saturday Psalm & Praise: All People That On Earth Do Dwell

I'm joining in the Saturday Psalm and Praise for the first time this week! I think it a lovely idea, it's a great way to prepare for the Lord's day. You also see that I don't think about politics all the time! :-) This week I'm posting "All People That on Earth Do Dwell", one of my favorite hymns. The second and fourth verses are my favorite parts of the hymn. Join me in praise of our King!

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All people that on earth do dwell,
sing to the Lord with cheerful voice.
Him serve with mirth, his praise forth tell;
come ye before him and rejoice.

Know that the Lord is God indeed;
without our aid he did us make;
we are his folk, he doth us feed,
and for his sheep he doth us take.

O enter then his gates with praise;
approach with joy his courts unto;
praise, laud, and bless his name always,
for it is seemly so to do.

For why! the Lord our God is good;
his mercy is forever sure;
his truth at all times firmly stood,
and shall from age to age endure.


19 November 2008

How Obama Got Elected



I don't know whether to laugh or cry...


14 November 2008

Great Political Reading

This past week, I've been enjoying the insight of Chuck Muth at Muth's Truths. He has some great articles that I encourage you to read! I will directly link to some of my favorites:

Turning the Bush-McCain Lemon into Lemonade

In Defeat, Republicans Opting for Insanity

Republicans Reach Political Fork in the Road

Enjoy!

What is a Conservative?

“Allowing for differences I would define a conservative, first as one who believes in the Constitution as it is written. That takes care of free speech, freedom of religion, the right to petition the government, the right to keep and bear arms and, in the words of William O. Douglas in one of his saner moments, ‘the right to be let alone.’
“Second, a conservative believes in small, limited government at every level. Along with this he believes strongly in individual responsibility. That is, a person or a family should take care of itself and turn for help to government only when all other means have been exhausted. It also means that society, before government, has a duty to take care of its own. Government should be a resource of last resort.
“Third, a conservative believes taxes should be levied for the purpose of financing the limited responsibilities of government such as providing for the common defense, catching and incarcerating criminals, minting money and filling potholes. Taxes should not be levied for the purpose of redistributing wealth.
“That’s about it. I know there are those who say a conservative should be pro-life, which I am, but I’m not sure a person has to be that to qualify as a conservative. Nor am I sure that a person must be opposed to pornography, which I am. In both cases there are questions of individual rights and responsibilities which are arguable.
“One other thing I think a conservative believes is that the parents, not government, are and should be responsible for the upbringing and behavior of their children.”

- Lyn Nofziger, a close advisor to Ronald Reagan


11 November 2008

Fight FOCA!

Help fight the Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA) by going here and signing the petition!

10 November 2008

Does This Describe You?

"As an American citizen, while I will show respect to President-elect Obama, I oppose the far-Left and socialistic elements that comprise the centerpiece of his agenda. I recognize that it will take a patriotic and resilient Citizen Resistance to block implementation of this agenda and I join with others who oppose these threats to our liberties. "

Then go here and join the resistance.