WHOM DO YOU TRUST?

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There are so many stories floating around about spying, that it dulls your senses and causes you to just ignore them as “So what else is new?”

In the recent case of Russians spying in New York the story is still going on.

It’s reported that some of the spies are being swapped for American spies caught in Russia. At least some good came out of it.

What is hard to understand is how Israel, a supposed friend can send agents to try to steal American secrets when their very existence depends upon our support both in dollars and diplomacy?

This spying is not reserved for government secrets only but is also going on in research labs where new devises are being developed. There is no restraining conscience in these endeavourers anything goes from bribery to murder.

Some of the articles below are not new but their impact lives on.

Some directly affect America and some do not.

http://whatreallyhappened.com/WRHARTICLES/motherofallscandals.html
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/jul/29/russia-minority-report-law-fsb
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWpWc_suPWo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhAEjSQghj8&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENwze5owq4w&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwckJoP7-wg&feature=related
http://www.aish.com/jw/s/48969486.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSkWbsDqrPc&feature=related

An on going story;
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38499161/ns/us_news-security

America is under attack from without and within and no one that I know can do anything to stop it.

Since much of the war is a battle for the mind acted out in the street; most Americans don’t feel the willingness to war there, to be arrested and incarcerated for they are passive and peaceful people.

This may need to change in order to save the land from people who wish to exercise their agenda to subjugate us.

Some are looking to the future and wonder what will the face of America look like 25 years from now?

If you don’t have the time to view the foregoing hyperlinks, don’t miss the song below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JXWXhteJ30&feature=related

This Here Dog is for Sale

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This here dog is for sale. He has been trained and has his own gear.

I would like to get around $1,000 for him but would probably take $50 and a used pickup.

I live on route 90 just ask anybody where Old Coot lives, everybody knows me.

This dog has slept under the porch since he was a pup so he is in good shape.

I wouldn't get rid of him except momma needs some new teeth.

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WHO DO YOU TRUST?

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My first car was a 1929 Chrysler, this was in 1948. It had been used a lot but it ran good. Good, meaning it would start, go and come back home again. Once I learned how to keep this thing happy, it served me well, at least for awhile.

I had a routine that I used in starting it and when I got to where I was going I had to get out, raise the hood and turn the fan back one half turn to stop the water pump from leaking. While doing this took a little time and was cheaper than buying new packing for the pump. My economic status controlled my buying anything at this time.

When I bought this car, strangely enough, I felt proud about it. It was black and I polished it up. Then I painted the wooden wheel spokes bright yellow. I felt proud because people would notice me when I would fly down the street at full speed.

I suppose the lesson to be learn from this experience is; place value on what you have regardless of what others may think. One thing I have learned is; other people opinions are not always the best for you.

I have been influenced by others to do or buy something I didn’t want and wasn’t happy with it ever. While it is good to get other opinions at times but before you take their advice remember; their likes and dislikes may not match your own. Even among close friends this will happen.

Something that reveals this is in choosing a mate for life, what meets their needs may not do it for you. Friends and parents always think they know what you need. They don’t want to date her and then proceed to tell you what is wrong with her even though you might feel she is worth getting to know. Once they have vetoed her it is hard to overcome their veto so on you go until…..

Well they will spot something they think is right for you (actually she is what they think they would like to have) and begin to extol all the things that turn them on.

It is important to grow up as soon as possible and be able to make your own decisions because you are the one who has to live with them. Listen to advice, that’s ok; take advice, only when you are comfortable with your decisions.

While my Chrysler couldn't please everyone, I was happy with it, and made the best of the situation I was in. I refused to be discontent just because there were newer, better cars around; I made the most of what I had. Learning to enjoy what you have is better than not enjoying what you don’t have.

If I had let my friends decide whether I should receive Christ as Savior or not I would have missed the best thing that ever happen to me. Even though they thought it was a dumb thing to do at the time, many followed me later.

 

LET US PRAY

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If someone asked you does GOD answer prayer? What would your answer be?

Let’s suppose you answered yes, with great confidence. But suppose the same person asked you a second question about prayer. Does GOD answer every prayer? Now, what would your answer be? Would it be yes, or would you want to back peddle a little and say well maybe not every prayer.

Suppose he continued to question you by saying how many prayers does He answer? Does he answer half of all prayers or maybe less than half?

I heard a minister say GOD answers every prayer; sometime it’s yes and sometime it’s no and sometime it’s wait awhile, but He always answers.

If that is so, then I need to find out which are the wait prayers and I will just pray them later. Then I also need to find out which are the no prayers and not waste my time praying them. Lastly I need to know which are the yes prayers and now I am ready to do business with GOD.

The question at this moment is, how do I know which are the yes prayers? I'm not sure I know the answer to that. I can only offer some suggestions.

Prior preparation can be helpful. (Getting ready before you encounter a need for prayer is fundamental.)

A good starting place is the first chapter of James. Study it, not only read it. Study it until you feel the need to become obedient to the demands it places upon you. Comprehend that James understood people inside and out. He could spot a phony a mile away and he didn’t mince words with anyone. James wasn't in a popularity contest.

What I'm saying is that preparing the heart and mind with an understanding of GOD’S Word - - His will.

This will bring you in to the knowledge that GOD only answers prayers that are in harmony with His will -- His Word.

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Musing

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The other day someone asked me, “How come you write your musing down, because there’s nothing special about them?”

Actually, I asked myself that question! I thought since I'm someone it would be okay. (I had to think about that for awhile in order to answer that.) After thinking for a second or two, I said;”It is because musing takes a lot of time and I don't want to muse on the same thing twice.”

Before I muse, I check and see if I have already mused on it previously. If I have, I won't spend the time doing it again because the older you get the more valuable your time becomes, for there is less of it.

If more people mused they wouldn't have so much time to get in trouble, or spend money on the Internet! More time musing means less time surfing for stuff to buy, and this has already saved me a lot of money, because I muse very slowly. Musing has its downside, because when I start to write I find out just how mixed up my thinking process is, and that can be discouraging.

I don’t get discouraged very easy, since I don’t like depression, and if I don't like it, I simply don't do it.

Another reason I write my musings down is, although I know I don't really have much to say; in the back of my mind there is a gnawing feeling that I might think of something worthwhile, and I would hate to miss it, so just to be safe, I muse on.

I can't speak for other musers, but I don't try to think up something to muse on. Seems like something pops up and says muse on me for awhile, since I’m not doing anything, I do it.

When you are writing your musing, people find out about you, because you tell off on yourself, maybe even things that are private. They just slip out and you’ve got to remember the old saying, “Some things you never put into writing,” course I sometimes forget that. I guess its best to control your thinking for it can also get you into trouble.

There is no action that doesn’t follow, thinking first; even a reaction requires the thought process. Have you heard, “I didn't think before I did it?” Baloney, they didn't think it through, they just went ahead and did it.

The Bible gives some good advice, as a man thinks in his inner man so is he. So if you don't like yourself, then change your thinking.

Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Why Do Men Never Grow Up?

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Why is it that grown men never grow up? The only sure answer to that is “I don't know.”

There are many theories about it but most answers leave you without a satisfied mind. Some gals use the simplest answer which is they are a bunch of jerks that’s why.

Another is, they are inferior and simply do not have the capacity to understand us gals or the desire to please us.

Guys see the whole scenario differently. To them it is a case of women expect too much.

They (women) want the guy that is written about in the romance novels. They view themselves as a princess and feel they deserve a prince who will sweep them off their feet and worship the ground they walk on.

A recent comic strip showed a princess kissing a frog, when someone asked what is she doing. A young girl answered, she is hoping he will turn into a prince where upon an old woman said she will soon find you can’t change a frog into a prince for he likes being froggy

It is hard if not impossible to find a woman who does not feel superior to men.

They feel it unnecessary to compete with them physically because they are superior intellectually, emotionally and efficiently. Yet they get irritated when guys are unable to accept this as fact and ignore their superior abilities and standing.

Why is it so hard to get a man to be the man a lady wants? It may have something to do with a man’s concept of what he wants in a wife.

The first thing he wants in a woman is that he wants a mother.

He wants someone that is so loving and forgiving he can do whatever he wants and she will forgive him. Someone who will keep house, cook, pickup and wash his clothes and generally do everything for him. He also wouldn't object if she also held down a job.

That is only one side of the coin which has two sides. On the other side he wants a wild sided woman who is a party gal, always hot to trot and only lives to please him, for after all he is her Romeo who is able to meet all of romantic needs. This is not an easy if not impossible task for any woman.

Why do grown men never grow up? It’s mostly because they don't feel the need to. They are getting what they want, so why spoil a good thing.

Should this situation go bad he can move on to another love starved gal who is sure she can change him into the ideal man and the futile process starts over again ending in a badly bent if not a broken heart.

Just in case you say; my guy isn't like that! I know he really loves me and that’s the truth. Then while I don't understand that, if it is true I would say you must have found the exception. So Rejoice and be Glad for you are one of the lucky ones.

START EACH DAY WITH THIS PRAYER; OH Lord, Thank you for your Love, and please BE GOOD TO ME TODAY.

THE AGE OF ACCOUNTABILITY

The very saying or writing that there is an age of accountability will bring forth a deluge of doctrinal defense by saying there is no such doctrine in the Bible.

Some would say it is just sentimentality without scriptural basis, something to tell bereaved parents upon the death of a child. This if true then Hades is going to have to be enlarged again for millions of children are going there having not accepted Christ as savior, and been baptized and joined the church and on and on depending upon the church belief system.

I don’t mean to belittle or make fun of any church doctrine but you must admit there is a distinct difference in church doctrines.

It is amazing how dogmatic people become when arguing about this subject. They quote their scripture proofs and try to make their points using the sieve technique, meaning it won’t hold water, colloquially speaking.

All these people have a point of view and strange as it may seem so do I and my opinion simply stated is I believe children who have not violated their consciousness of right and wrong according to the scripture will indeed go to heaven.

King David was convinced that his child that died would indeed go to heaven for he said he expected that some day he would join him. He did not mean join him in death for he said I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

To say the unborn, babies, and young children go to Hades upon death would have to be shown upon what basis this happens.

The argument that they have a sin nature and that does them in, means that they are born sinners.

Since I don't believe that, then I should have a reason for what I do believe and that is this. Our Spirits are the issue at hand, not our body, not out soul (mind, will emotions) but our Spirits.

What happens when we get saved? It is our Spirit that becomes a new creation. After I got saved I looked in the mirror and I had the same body that I had before I received salvation. My body didn't change, same nose, same ears same everything. My mind was impacted by the experience but it was still the same one. Inwardly was where the change occurred within, my Spirit was completely made new.

Based upon the fact that it was my Spirit that needed saving and if I was lost before birth then the Spirit that I got from GOD had to be defective, a sinful one.

It is GOD who gives us our Spirit not Adam to conclude that HE is the father of unjust spirits seems to be a wrong conclusion.

You can quote as many scriptures as you want but until you can convince me that this is the way GOD works I will believe that children are born free sin of any sort be it original or unoriginal.

Paul said; I once was alive apart from sin, but when the commandment came, sin revived and I died. What does this mean? It means when I was a child, my Spirit (was not hell bent) was alive unto GOD but when I knew what gods law said about right and wrong I violated that law, sinned and spiritual death fastened upon me and I died spiritually.

That was Paul’s age of accountability. From that point on he knew had a need of the savior.

Somewhere around five or six I arrived at that age myself. I had sinned before that, but until I became aware of the true meaning of right and wrong, I was right in GODS eyes. But afterward I needed salvation real bad. I had felt the HOLY SPIRITS convicting influence without knowing what to do until I heard the word of GOD preached and I accepted salvation at once