Obama and Terror

President Obama had very little to say about terrorism in his speech to congress this week. Granted the issue most on people's minds is the economy and he spent his time addressing that, I still am disturbed terrorism didn't rank at all. It appears the reason for this is because Obama views the terror problem as being a law enforcement issue rather than a war. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano spoke before the house Homeland Security Committee and also failed to mention the War on Terror, Al Qaida, or terrorism at all until asked. A glaring absence considering her position was CREATED because of a failure to prevent a terror attack. The Obama Administration has taken a different approach to terrorism, it is now a matter of justice and no longer a matter of war. It is now a matter to be won in courts, and is no longer expected to be won in battle. If such is truly the case in today's world, if the War on Terror no longer exists, then either it never existed or the country and the president owe a tremendous, public debt of gratitude to George W. Bush for eliminating it.

Christian Indeed

In John 1, as Jesus picks his first disciples, He peers in to the soul of some of the men who would become his apostles. In Andrew He saw a man of faith and action. He brought his brother Simon to Jesus. In Simon Jesus saw a man of strength and leadership. Jesus renamed him Peter which means rock. But it is Nathaniel that impresses me. When Jesus saw Nathaniel He said "Behold, and Israelite indeed, in whom is no deceit." (1:47b NKJ). The Greek word for 'indeed' means 'true' and 'genuine.' Nathaniel was a true, faithful Israelite, not deceitful and self-serving like the Pharisees and Sadducees. When He first saw Nathaniel, Jesus saw a man who was genuine, true to his faith, and Israelite indeed. The kind of man Christianity would need. It makes me wonder, what kind of man does Jesus see when he looks at me? What does he see in you? A Christian? Or a Christian indeed? A person who is whole-heartedly, genuinely, deeply faithful to their Christianity? Lets strive to be a 'Christian indeed!'

Intro to me

I don't know exactly why I'm starting a blog. Certainly to honor God, but also to dialogue with others, perhaps encourage some in their spiritual walk, and generally to just express myself. I have deep political opinions of which I am rarely shy about expressing. I feel a strong grief over Christians who are half-hearted and careless in their faith; weak believers to whom God is little more than a lucky charm on their bracelet. I feel heavy empathy for the hurting, grieving, and brokenhearted in this world. I hurt for those this relentless world has bruised and crushed. My desire is to be a source of hope and help to them. I love laughter. I have an extremely dry humor which I love to express. But most of all my passion is for God's Word. I love to delve into its pages and gather new insights and inspiration, many of which I hope to express in this blog. I try to be brief but meaningful; opinionated but fair; gentle yet pointed. Thanks for reading, may God's richest blessings be yours.