stereotypes

I hate stereotypes
  "Popeye said I am what I am and that's all that I am."

If I tell you I am a _______ you will assume ________ about me. 

This is the way most people are. They have in there minds that a certain type of people are a certain way and even tho this holds true in some case's it is not the truth about everyone in a class of people.  I don't like bigotry or stupidity. So if I hate these people I myself will be a bigot. I don't hold any hatred to anyone. There are those that I choose not to be around and there are those I do not like. I am a forever growing and changing child of God. I am a Christian and according to  what I have found in the teaching of Christ I hate no one. The truth is I pretty much Like or love everyone. There are groups of people out there that give the christian religion a bad name. I hate what they do. I hate the actions not the people. Radical zealots are most often uneducated misinformed led astray by some power hungry control freak or freaks. They have put into the worlds eye A ideal of what Christian's are. One thing we are it seems is very few. 

The Madman

 

Sherwood Wilburn Parsons Sept.21 1917- Oct 28 1979 Happy birthday Pa

I was 17 when my father passed. Now I my 50. thou the grief has passed, There are times that I miss him and his ways. As I look back over the last 33 yrs I can see him, In much of what I am as well as what and why I do many of the things I do. From His Hardness & stubborn ways to the love in His ruff dry hands , the soft caring eyes that could send in a glance the massage that would keep me in line or let me know everything is fine. You placed in me the morels that I would need to get through this word with all its sorrows hate and scorn. In His quiet ways He showed me that there is a path. When I am lost and everything is crashing down Its His stubbornness His strength His morels that gets me threw.

Thank you Dad for all you gave me.
Thank you God for my father.  

salt and the light

 Having been in a debate or two over God and science and studding on a few of the subjects that seem to come up in the news.
I have found as well as noticed a few things. First there is room for both. Why some people fear that religion is anti science I  am not sure But I have a ideal or two and that's getting away from this writing.
Now I am a believer and find science interesting (Some of it a bunch of hogwash at times).
As a believer I do not have to get into long arguments or debates I do not have to defend God. I do find that often I must state my case and leave it at that. Those that want to get angry, fight, spout off about what can't be proved or what they think is true are all wrong! You have lost when you go to these extreme's. Like what I said? Well You Might not because I am talking about people on both sides of a subject here, but most importantly to the believers In Christ. I would like to say as well. IF! You do not know the material please keep your mouth shut.You do more harm then good. Its better to appear a fool then to open your mouth and remove all doubt.


So many hear the word god and go on the defensive.They think they are being singled out they hear what they want.Feeling it is being forced on them, shoved down there throat, They become closed minded to what you have to say. God did not force His way into any ones life. He slowly lead me there and still leads me slowly. I wonder is he doing the same for you. How is it that so many think we have got to make or force everyone to be Like us! God gave us the right to choose from the beginning.
If we are to be the salt and the light to the word we should use what has been given to us in the right way, remembering to lead not drag.
Salt preserves and adds flavor and light shows the way pushing out the fears of the dark and unknown.

A Cherokee Legend

 An old Grandfather said to his grandson, who came to him with anger at a friend who had done him an injustice, "Let me tell you a story.
I too, at times, have felt a great hate for those that have taken so much, with no sorrow for what they do.
But hate wears you down, and does not hurt your enemy. It is like taking poison and wishing your enemy would die. I have struggled with these feelings many times." He continued, "It is as if there are two wolves inside me. One is good and does no harm. He lives in harmony with all around him, and does not take offense when no offense was intended. He will only fight when it is right to do so, and in the right way.
But the other wolf, ah! He is full of anger. The littlest thing will set him into a fit of temper. He fights everyone, all the time, for no reason. He cannot think because his anger and hate are so great. It is helpless anger,for his anger will change nothing.
Sometimes, it is hard to live with these two wolves inside me, for both of them try to dominate my spirit."
The boy looked intently into his Grandfather's eyes and asked, "Which one wins, Grandfather?"
The Grandfather smiled and quietly said, "The one I feed."

To think a people that where once thought of as heathens could have such a grasp on spiritual warfare!

Reality check!

Sitting here feeling good after the scout meeting and after helping my teenager to (finally) finish home work. I hear what sounds like wailing. You know mournful cry's.So I go to investigate looking out the window I see the lady next door sitting on her porch yelling and crying.Wondering what has happened, Not wanting to leave here like that, not wanting to go over there because she a bit of a lush as well as a total loon I bit the bullet to do what was right went to check on here. turns out her Father died yesterday her kitten died today Her sister is in town being a control freak and her boyfriend is at the bar getting drunk.What away to end my day like I said reality check. She is not a bad person when she sober and funny thing she was sober tonight we talked for a few she cried on my shoulder (literally) after a wail she felt better apologized I told her it was ok no need to call us if she needed. I came home to let Julie and the boys know the news and no one seemed to think any less of her for her action only sorrow for her loss. so soon I am off to say my prayers and ad her mom and her to them It seems my list of people to pray for will never stop growing.So if you would ask God in you prayers to night Be with those on my list He knows who they are and may be you could throw me in there too! seems I seldom do anymore I keep finding that I want my problems more the I do anyone else I know.

To Queen B (word)

I enjoy your blogs and agree with Tina sorry Grace. You have a flare for it. Your writing is much more enjoyable then mine.I too get tired of The Media going on and on about the same things leading up too and after certain events. (Mostly Christmas And bs about celebrity's screwing up.Like I care who got caught screwing up or who)  The truth is If television disappeared from the earth tomorrow I would not miss it much.I would have to start getting the paper and that is the worst thing it would cause for me but anyways that's a different rant for another time. As far as all the hoopla around the 911 celebration I feel it was necessary even if a bit much, To many people have forgotten to much of it has been glossed over. If we allow it to forgotten like the Oklahoma bumming was forgotten It will get repeated. Everyone everyday should be on alert from terrorists to lost a child. Why to many people walk around in there daily lives not paying any attention to whats going on around.10 yrs ago we got a wake up call, It was from a group of people that believe ALL INFIDELS must Die ,The USA as well. But it was also about politics but but don't be fool it was coming with or with out the political side. 
I agree that what happened the morning of 9/11/01 was the most disgusting example of what human beings are capable of.I don't see the events of each year on this day being much different then any holiday and lets face it this kind of shit makes the media money! as far as un American for not liking all the hoopla well if that's the case then so am I. 
I don't see it as a reason to dwell on the tragedy of the past. 
I to choose not to live in fear. As for those that fallow the KORAN or any other pagan or Godless person I won't hate them, I may pray for them, but! as far as those responsible for the 911 attacks  and there followers I can find no blessings in my heart for them. All my tolerance for them and there religion ran out September 11 2001. For everyone else, In the words of Tiny Tim God bless us one and all. 
God Bless You, God Bless America. 
The MadMan

Spiritual warfare

Spiritual warfare is real it is centered around truth and falsehood (God's truth,Satan's lies and half truths), love and hate, good and evil, and the integrity of God's Word. These aspects are experienced in the realms of the world, & the flesh, the devil and his demons. Our weapons of warfare are found in the Wisdom of Jesus Christ: God's Word & Holy Spirit.(Wisdom comes from the mouth of God)
Let me add here that God did not create evil He created Lucifer And Like us he gave him free will.
Now when Lucifer rebelled he took 1/3 of the angles with him. He became Satan (ever wonder where the ideal for Star Wars Darth Vader came from) any way, Satan and his demons now have there own agenda. It is to murder, maim and destroy all that is good in the world.To lead people away from Gods truth with Lies,deception and half truth. Take a look at the world as it is,You can see they are very good at it.
The first and foremost way of the spiritual attack is our ears. Yes I said ears. He whispers to us putting his lies into our minds.The battlefield in which spiritual warfare takes place is in the mind of every believer. He tells us that we are unworthy, unloved, No one likes us.God can not possibly care for us that's why things are so bad, that's why we can not get what we need or want. He will mix his lies in with the truth so that it seems more real to us.He turns our own shortcomings against us.
If we believe these lies then Satan & his demons succeed in gaining a foothold
The Evil One and his demons will take many forms & come at us in many ways in there attack. Remember they where angles once & can take many forms. How can we win you ask? Well remember that  if you are saved,If you have asked The Lord Jesus to come into your heart then If you confess with the mouth & believe in your heart then you are saved If you have done this You are and will always be His! God gave us everything we need to fight this battle and fight it we must. The key thing to remember is we have already won the war.Study the bible learn about you opponent this is our first line of defense. 2nd Pray for the help & guidance you need. Keep your faith as well as strengthen it. Don't go to those places the devil waits.Don't be discourage by those things others have. Don't ask God why me? Ask what do you want of me?...
The MadMan.

John Glenn to Howard Metzenbaum

This exchange between Senators John Glenn and Howard Metzenbaum is worth reading. Not only is it a pretty impressive impromptu speech, but it's also a good example of one man's explanation of why men and women in the Uniformed Services do what they do for a living.

Senator Metzenbaum to Senator Glenn: "How can you run for Senate when you've never held a real 'job'?"

Senator Glenn: "I served 23 years in the United States Marine Corps. I served through two wars. I flew 149 missions. My plane was hit by anti-aircraft fire on 12 different occasions. I was in the space program. It wasn't my checkbook; it was my Life on the line. It was not a 9 to 5 job where I took time off to take the daily cash receipts to the bank.

"I ask you to go with me...as I went the other day... to a Veterans Hospital and look at those men with their mangled bodies in the eye and tell them they didn't hold a job. You go with me to the space program and go as I have gone to the widows and orphans of Ed White and Gus Grissom and Roger Chaffee and you look those kids in the eye and tell them that their dad didn't hold a job. You go with me on Memorial Day coming up, and you stand in Arlington National Cemetery, where I have more friends than I'd like to remember ... and you watch those waving flags, and you stand there, and you think about this nation, and you tell me that those people didn't have a job.

"I'll tell you, Howard Metzenbaum, you should be on your knees every day of your life thanking God that there were some men ... SOME MEN ... who held a job. And they required a dedication to purpose and a love of country and a dedication to duty that was more important than life itself. And their self-sacrifice is what made this country possible.. I HAVE HELD A JOB, HOWARD! WHAT ABOUT YOU?"

About mental illness.

Lets talk about mental illness,addiction and just being sick of it all!
Now I am a alcoholic,as well as a addict with 27 yrs clean and sober. I struggle with depression low blood sugar as well as a few other things. As the people in AA say I suffer from grave emotional and mental disorders. It seems that I spent most of the first five years being sober overcoming most of these disorders. So what if my mom was a drunk So I was bullied at school and at home. The truth is it gives me no right to do anything but get over it, fix the problem and move on.(In fixing the problem I learned how to help others to do the same).
Now here is what Pisses me off! And I just don't understand it (Because its bullshit.)
You have all these people running around these day that seem to think that they do not have to be held accountable for there actions because there sick. People having affairs and then when caught claim I have a sex addiction. Someone plans a attack kills some people and wounds others destroying the lives of a bunch people that never did a thing to hurt him. But its ok he is mentally ill so lets just put him in a hospital and treat his disease. (Screw that I say. Rope is cheap and can be reused!)
What has happened to this World of ours? What ever happened to accountability ?
Capital punishment works! So does corporal punishment! If you execute a murder he will never murder again.
If you execute a rapist he will never find another victim.Same go's for child molesters.
Now I am not saying that execution is the answer to all the crimes. I will say the Punishment should fit the crime.
As for those that truly are mental but not a danger and can be treated, like I said let the punishment fit the crime they should not get a free ride but they should be held to some accountability.
Next time maybe or soon lets talk about Spiritual Warfare.

They sent my Census form back! AGAIN!!! In response to the question: "Do you have any dependents?" I replied -"12 million illegal immigrants; 3 million crack heads; 42 million unemployable people, 2 million people in over 243 prisons; Half of Mexico; and 535 more in the U.S. House and Senate. Apparently, this was NOT an acceptable answer

Who is to blame

Stop Blaming God!
People want to blame him for all the bad things.
They forget two important things 1 God has an adversary who's job it is to destroy, mane, murder and pervert all that is good in the world. 2 All things work together for those that believe.
Now the reason im alive today is buy his grace. Why I don't know
As useless as my life my seem at times,the pain the suffering,the sorrow,
somehow its all part of his plan.Now ask yourself am I living in his will or mine, am i going to be of this world or Gods?

THE RAMBLINGS OF A MAD MAN

From THE RAMBLINGS OF A MAD MAN

I see, What was. I see what has become and it makes me mad!
I know what the Christian church was I see what it has become I see this Great country of ours and I remember all my father had told me and what I heard in history and wonder why we are not keeping up with those ideals that this country was founded upon and I get mad.                                                                     
 Let them be, there is no changing those that are truly lost! Stand for what is just and good you may find yourself standing alone or with few. I will one day be called to ride with the carvery and I will be witness to what will pass to all those that refused to hear the truth. Until that day I will stand for what is just, hating the sin not the sinner and doing my best to be the salt and the light. Even if I stand alone!
People often say this does not effect me or that its not hurting any one or its no ones business but there own. The truth is It effects society thus it effects everyone! I have no hate in my heart for the gays or any others.I know a lot of homosexuals and they fall into 2 classes there's the one that except me and my beliefs understanding that I do not support there lifestyle and we are still friends then there's the ones that treat me like I am a threat because I am a Christian they call me things like homophobe or religious fanatic! say I am closed minded,judgmental and the list go's on... Those that truly Study the bible and follow it the best they can know the truth & they don't hate the sinner.To those that believe are given the power to be the sons of God. and as believers we can not back down or turn away form what is just. Sinners can be cleansed I myself am proof of it!
Like it or not I am A Christian first America 2nd and loyal to what I believe in. If there is going to be a change in our government It Will Have to come From The inside! As long as we have to chose the lesser of 2 evils at the ballet box there will be no change. When you chose the lesser of two evils your still choosing evil. The only thing left for most of us little people to fight with is our voice's.Wright to those in charge call them on the phone, join groups , make our self heard! just remember in the end God will have the last word, just as he had the first! To those that are chosen he gave the power to be the sons of God.

For some people the word has ended end . For some a hell has come. Man & nature has showed its ability to mane,murder,destroy. I see children rising up against parents I see brother against brother. So much hatred and despair. I see people taking sides with out knowing the facts. Living not in the word but in the world. Brave men and women too, dieing to save a way of life that most take for granted. And I see truth being ignored! I also wonder out of all the people that will read this how many will answer it or re-post? How many will bend there knees and pray for those in need whether they know them or not!Whether they like them or not!
The MADMAN