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Posted by Billy on Monday, May 31, 2010 1:29:36 PM



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Cal Thomas says Memorial Day is About Honoring the Dead

Posted by Billy on Monday, May 31, 2010 1:12:54 PM

Cal Thomas reminded us today in a radio commentary that Memorial Day is to honor those who gave their lives for our nation. It is not a day to honor those who have served in the military  there are other days to do that. No this day is about and should be about honoring those gave their lives for our freedoms. God Bless them and their families. Listen to what Cal said right here  or read what he wrote here.

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Happy Memorial Day Death Better than Slavery

Posted by Billy on Monday, May 31, 2010 12:58:46 PM
Let me wish you and your family a blessed Memorial Day. I hope you have or will take time to honor those who made the supreme sacrifice . Lets not forget freedom isn't free for everyone it cost some souls their lives. However they knew giving up their lives was better than living under Hitler or some other evil government.
 
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Happy Memorial Day from Chuck Colson

Posted by Billy on Monday, May 31, 2010 12:41:56 PM
Here is a Memorial Day message from Chuck Colson. I hope it will bless you. 



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Gary Coleman Dead At 42...

Posted by Billy on Monday, May 31, 2010 12:31:46 PM
 At the young age of 42 Gary Coleman died on Friday. 
 He was taken off of life support and later passed away. His wife  Shannon Price and her father were at the hospital Friday.


The death of Coleman marks the end of what has been a sad road. It  also  can be a good teaching to young people that fame and power doesn't bring one joy. I recall growing up watching   Cary on the hit family show  Diff'rent Strokes. It was a funny show that had good family values and taught young people some good  stuff. I recall one show in which Nancy Reagan had a part in to do with drug abuse. It was great . However after Different Strokes life wasn't good for Cary  he   struggled both  professionally and financially as his fame and fortune diminished after the show went off the air in 1986.

Coleman’s growth was hampered at a young age by a  kidney disease caused by focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, as he never grew beyond 4 feet, 8 inches tall.  He twice had  kidney transplants in 1973 and 1984, He  required daily dialysis in his everyday life.

Coleman told  Geraldo Rivera in 1993 that he had twice taken sleeping pills in   attempts  to  overdose.

Later in life the star was given some  publicity  when he threw his name in the hat of the circus that was California's 2003 recall election. He was given more votes than other show biz candidates. He ended with an eighth overall finish to eventual winner Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Coleman's death marks another sad chapter for the stars of  Diff'rent Strokes.  Todd  Bridges' career was stunted by frequent drug incidents, while Dana Plato, who played Kimberly Drummond on the show, committed suicide  in 1999.  

 The one thing good far as these young stars go Todd Bridges has changed his life. He tells about it in a book he wrote. I also believe he found a faith in God.  It was sad that the same can't be said for Gary Coleman. I will never forget watching him as a little kid every week. He had such a gift in acting. It is too bad his life wasn't as blessed as his acting was at a young age. This should show young people and all of us fame and power doesn't give one a joyful life. If you like you can read more about Gary Coleman's life and death  at the following link. Gary Coleman Dead At 42.

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Powerful Video

Posted by Billy on Monday, May 31, 2010 11:54:34 AM
Here is a  a powerful video that I encourage you  to take part of your holiday to watch.
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Catholic School Fires Math Teacher Who May Not Believe in God

Posted by Billy on Monday, May 31, 2010 11:45:13 AM
A math teacher who said in an online survey that she did not believe in God has been fired by an Iowa Catholic school after her views were discovered on her Facebook profile and after officials found she had posted a comment at an atheist website.

Last August the teacher, 27-year-old Abby Nurre, who had just been hired to teach eight-grade math at St. Edmond School in Fort Dodge, checked "no" in a Facebook survey about whether she believed in God, heaven and angels. Then in November she posted a link to a news article about federal funding of research on prayer in an online discussion forum run by atheists.
In December, five weeks after that posting, a student brought printouts of the websites to school officials, and Nurre was fired. The Catholic school, backed by the bishops of Iowa, also sought to deny Nurre unemployment benefits, which prompted a court hearing that concluded in her favor this week. She will still not be able to return to St. Edmond School, however.

"Each one of our teachers signs a contract when they are hired and one of the first things on the contract is the condition that they have to uphold our faith and teachings," Kristie Arlt, director of communication for the Diocese of Sioux City, which covers Fort Dodge, told Politics Daily. Arlt said it did not matter that she taught math and not religion or a subject directly related to faith or morals.

"We have wonderful teachers who are not Catholics -- some are Lutherans -- but they cannot willingly and publicly take a stand against the Catholic faith. So this should not have been a surprise to her [Nurre]."

(Billy's Thoughts>> I have mixed feelings on the above news item. In fact I can see it both ways. I am 100% sure the courts should not make this school hire the teacher back.  I have a question for the teacher if she doesn't believe in God why did she go to work for a religious based school? The school is right it must have people working for it who will uphold faith in God. I am not Catholic but for the last three years I have worked at a Catholic School and in that school faith is important and while I don't agree with every doctrine in the Catholic Church I don't go around telling the students not to believe in God in fact those I work with and a lot of the children know my faith is very important to me.  On the other hand is it a Christian thing to fire somebody who doesn't believe in God. Yes she did sign a contract.  If this was not a religious based place I would say the school was 100% wrong and did not show their faith well but those who work for this school need to display God and faith to the students. I wonder if anyone took the time to explain to this teacher before they fired her what it means to put your faith in Jesus.  Read more of the above Catholic School Fires Math Teacher Who May Not Believe in God.)

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Judges, Obama a Godly Man, and Memorial Day Information

Posted by Billy on Monday, May 31, 2010 11:25:31 AM
Is President Obama a Godly man and do we need more women judges on the bench.
What is Memorial Day about and how do you trust God when things are hard.
To find out my thoughts on the above two statements watch these videos..



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Today Post's (Until Next Week on the Blog)

Posted by Billy on Friday, May 28, 2010 12:45:21 PM



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Michael Medved Thoughts on the Death of the Founder of Jews for Jesus

Posted by Billy on Friday, May 28, 2010 12:37:22 PM


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The Grave Errors of Laura Bush

Posted by Billy on Friday, May 28, 2010 12:26:18 PM
My friend Denny Hartford has written over on his post on how Laura Bush on at least two moral  issues has become part of the  left thinking culture crowd  instead of  standing up for what is right. She feels babies should be killed and any two people who are in love should be able to marry no matter who they are. Please read the whole post by Denny. The Grave Errors of Laura Bush.
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Sheriff under fire for rejecting Abortion request

Posted by Billy on Friday, May 28, 2010 12:14:46 PM

A Texas sheriff is standing firm against the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), which says he violated an inmate's constitutional "right" to an abortion.

 

Parker County Sheriff Larry Fowler had a pregnant inmate jailed on a burglary charge. Her family was willing to pay for an abortion, but she needed to be transported to an abortion clinic for the operation. So Sheriff Fowler found an ACLU attorney knocking on his door.

Sheriff Larry Fowler"Well, [we were told] the county will have to take this inmate to the abortion clinic, transport her, and then you get into a situation of a guard hire and all the costs associated with that," the sheriff points out. "So I said, 'No. I don't think that's a proper use of county taxpayers' money.'"

(Billy View>> I agree with this sheriff I don't want my tax money used to help anyone get an abortion no matter if they are in jail or on the outside. Good for him but the way our courts work I am not sure a judge will agree with him. Read more Sheriff under fire for rejecting request.)

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Dear Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus

Posted by Billy on Friday, May 28, 2010 12:10:00 PM
A Christian mother and author has written an open letter to the parents of Miley Cyrus about the career path the young star is on.
Billy Ray and Tish Cyrus, are evangelical Christians who say they have raised their daughter with biblical values and principles. But the teenage superstar's latest music video for the song "Can't Be Tamed" -- which features the young singer in a black leotard with birdlike accessories -- has raised some eyebrows. ( Dear Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus....  )
Dannah Gresh, along with her husband Bob, founded PureFreedom.org, a ministry that promotes and encourages sexual purity until marriage. She has written an open letter on her blog to Billy Ray and Tish Cyrus. 


"I've been very positive up until this point. I've tried to say everything I can that's good, because there are a lot of great things that Billy Ray and Tish have planted into their daughter," Gresh notes. "In many ways, she is a good role model. But when she makes a video as sexual as this, and then is interviewed after it and says, 'This is just the next step of growing up. My fans have grown up with me, and this is the next step,'" the ministry founder thinks something should be done.

( Billy>>> As I posted a few days ago Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus need not forget they are still in charge even though one of their children is a star. She might still need the wooden spoon or some tough love. That would be good for her and her young fans. Good parents shouldn't always say yes and that includes  the parents of a star.)

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Homosexuals Might Be Able to Donate Blood

Posted by Billy on Friday, May 28, 2010 11:54:14 AM

Guess what another band  could be ending and this one might cost people their lives. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has started the process to lift the 27-year-old ban that prevents homosexuals from donating blood.

 Those who support lifting the band are saying such things as it is  "outdated" and based on stereotypes, proponents of the ban being lifted have been publicly urging the federal agency to change its policy. Their argument is  that testing for HIV/AIDS -- the  reason behind the ban -- has improved greatly since 1983; and that the policy unfairly targets men in homosexual and bisexual relationships.

 

However Peter LaBarbera, president of Americans for Truth About Homosexuality (AFTAH), is hoping  the government will not put politics above the public health because homosexual practice is still dangerous, he says -- especially as practiced by men.

"The CDC itself has reported that gay men have an HIV rate that is 44 times that of other men and a syphilis rate that's 46 times higher than other men," he notes. "So obviously there are very severe dangers, and we need to put the public health first and foremost in these deliberations."

 I hope President Obama will do the right thing here and put the safety of the America public ahead of politics but seeing what he has already done in office I wouldn't count on it. Read more on this issue Lifting of another ban sought.

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Congress bows to gay agenda, repeals DADT

Posted by Billy on Friday, May 28, 2010 11:33:11 AM

Congress has given in to pressure from gay activists and the White House and voted to repeal the "don't ask, don't tell" ban on gays and lesbians serving openly in the military.

 

In quick succession Thursday, the Senate Armed Services Committee and the full House (see Roll Call vote) approved measures to repeal the 1993 law that allows homosexuals to serve in the armed services only if they hide their sexual orientation.

(Billy>>> This was a win for President Obama and  gay activists ahead of what is best for the nation.  Obama will do whatever it will take to get through the policies of the radical left no matter what price the nation has to pay for years to come. Those of you who stayed home on election day, voted for a third party person ,  or voted for Obama thanks a lot.  Read more on this issue Congress bows to gay agenda, repeals DADT.)

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