Beer, Cigars & Love an interlude

Beer, Cigars and Love An Interlude
A warning to you in an attempt to tell you what I believe before you read on.

We are all "Sinners" by circumstance. We have all sinned and will sin again. We are all guilty. We are all "Forgiven" by Jesus.

Some believe by Faith they are forgiven and have repented (admitted their guilt) and are saved by God. The one and only God of justice, mercy, Grace and love.

We believe by faith. We are saved by believing.

We witness (work) using faith and works (laws from God described in the Old Testament) and often related to the worldly understandings in order to demonstrate our love. The love we obtain by faith and belief. And, I find joy in the work for my Lord. I pray you do also.

Post #3 Beer, Cigars & Love; The Elusive "Good Life"

Are there rules or guidelines for this good life? Do you have rules, guidelines and truths that shape your life? Just look at us, what are we becoming? Wars, fighting, killings, oppression and destruction everywhere. Where's the love and kindness we seek? The good things seems to be lost and or slipping away. We talk about health, wealth and happiness. Do you have it? Think about the the strange life of Kim Jong Nam. How about Srinivas Kuchibhotla the bright young Engineer from India mistakingly gunned down in an Olathe,  Kansas bar. Why is our democracy failing to deliver? Is it our leaders. We elected them. What's missing? What's the problem? This is not going well.

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Who wants to get on board? What can anyone do? What can you do? We (mankind) have/has been divided and polorized for thousands of years. Is it supposed to be? Or, are we not to live in conflict for all times.
What do you believe? Have you even thought about it or are you (we) just taken in as a way of life? Every thing normal. Do you know what your parents and your grandparents believed? Did they ever tell you or try tell or show you?
I grew up in Western Kansas in the 1940s and 50s. Life seemed good and simple. It's a good place to grow up and live. Many of the folks seem to be wonderful. Especially the ones you consider to be your friends. Do you recall the old B western movies. THE GOOD GUYS ALL WORE WHITE HATS. That's how we could tell them from the bad guys. They wore black hats. In the real Western Kansas world everyone wore a WHITE HAT. Some were in digiuise. How do you think we identified the good folks? Does everyone really want to be a good person? Is that why they disguised their bad actions? Do you want to be a good person? Are you? Are any of us 100% good? What is the difference between a good person and a bad person? How can we identify the really good person? Can good be measured? Is the battle in the U.S. between the good people and the bad people? Be careful which side you choose?

More later in Post #3

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Trump ( We ) has less than a fifty percent chance of turning this situation around. He ( We ) needs help. But, how many are willing and know how? Is there something badly wrong with our country? If so, what is it? Can any one put words on it? We should give it a shot. Let me hear from you. Oh yeah! Only one rule. Comments should be constructive and uniting. Reading Bill O'Reilly's book "Killing Lincoln" might help you. Read Matthew 16:17-20 if you like.

More in a day or so.

Hillary or Donald?

Who Do You Vote For?

Who is God going to place in as president of the United States? I should probably vote for that person.

There is a war going on in the heavenly realm. God will win the war and the creation will be redeemed. But, it will not happen in the way we might expect. 

What is the biggest problem in the U. S. today? Is it financial? Is it religious? Is it poverty? Is it illegal immigration and illegal residents? No, It is none of these. I think it is the decay of our moral and ethical thinking. We are expecting the government to take care of us. We are expecting the government to grant us our rights. We have forgotten the principles of our foundation. The constitution was written and put in place without the Bill of Rights. And, I believe the Bill of Rights should have never been added. We are a people who can and should govern ourselves by our own integrity and character. Now we are in conflict over the Bill of Rights. It is just insane. Are we incapable of governing our own individual actions? If so, we need to turn to a higher power? What do you think?

If we continue on this course of action we will be conquered. Who do you think the conquerer will be? Most likely, it will be the Islamic State. (ISIS) 

They are already making great inroads. 9/11 was a victory for them. We are spending millions on TSA because of ISIS. And, TSA will not save us. 

Back to the question. Hillary or Donald? If God’s plan is for us to be overpowered by the Islamic state then I should vote for Hillary. If it is His plan that they should be stopped at the border, then I should vote for Donald. At least I think he will reverse the trend. The Mexican border doesn’t bother me. But, the inflow of muslims bothers me a lot. 

What is government’s job? Maintain the borders. And keep the citizen in tow. No anarchy. Just a bit of chaos. Oh yeah, and they should build roads and dams. Who should take care of the poor, orphans and widows? The affluent should! And, we can do it. Who should have honest weights and measures? Well everybody but especially the merchants. But, if we are in charge of the Bill of Rights and take the responsibility there won’t be a problem.

There is a solution to the problem. He is called Jesus. But, not everyone is convinced of that. Some people seem to be okay with just living this life and taking their chances with the Heaven and Hell scenario. So be it. But, let’s not let some power that is bad for all of us help make that decision. Let’s protect the borders and strengthen America. 

I’m thinking the the presidential choices are not very good. But, I kind of favor Donald given the scenario I believe is most likely to affect us in the next eight years.

Maybe God intends the U.S. to fall?????

Give up what you desire most in order to receive what you desire most.

Refer to Luke 6, There is a longer version in Matthew 5.

What is our purpose in life? Why are we here? Where are we going?

How many of us achieve our life’s purpose? How many can even state their life’s purpose?

How satisfied are you with life? Mostly, I’m reasonably satisfied. But, some times I’m depressed and down. Perhaps it would be a good exercise to research these feelings and their origins with our closest friends. I wonder how many of us have similar purposes in life? Or, perceive that we have similar purposes? Or, think that we should be like minded? At least half of us cannot agree on who should be president of the U.S. United we Stand, Divided we Fall! 

Rather than characterizing the population it may be better to focus on the individual. Do we perceive ourselves to be better than others? Do we have a desire to be better than others? What’s better? Who is the judge? Pick a well know person. Pick two or three. Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Jeb Bush, Lance Armstrong (before and after). Would you be willing to model your life after any of these? Can you pick someone? Think about you best friend. Would you like to trade places? Think about your worst enemy. Do you have feelings for them? Think about an unfortunate friend. Are you able to help them? How can we become a more effective individuals(better)? 

Read Luke 6. Does it address any of these questions? How?

I would love to hear your comments about this small discourse.

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What's wrong with the world? Why all the fighting? Why all the terrorism? Why all the shootings? Why all the racism? Why is everyone looking for more money? Drugs? Alcohol? Sex? Or are we searching for something more fundamental?

Does anyone know the answer? I certainly don't. Apparently most of what we have done on the last 5,000 years has not worked very well. Do any of you feel like your seeing progress?  

Progress toward what? Do any of you know what is alluding us? We are working very hard, trying to find something. The fountain of youth perhaps? A pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? A new car? A better computer? A nice home? A spouse? A better restaurant? Why do we seek education and better jobs? What have we sacrificed to get more? Do you know anyone who has reached their goals? 

I like to ask myself four questions. They are not original to me. I borrowed them from someone I once met. 

Who am I?

Where did I come from?

Why am I here?

Where am I going?

Do you know the answers to these questions for me, or yourself, or anyone? Do you wonder? Have you asked these same questions? Or, some similar?

Do you have a life plan? Have you saved up for retirement? Who will take care you when you are not able? 

The world news headlines tell me that not many know the answers to these important questions. Governments claim the exist to help us answer these questions. How do you think your government is doing? Would you like to ask the presidential candidates some of these questions?

Today the democrats seem to want to make the contractors employees. While some of the republicans want to have more contractors. Do you want government making those decisions for you? Governments have been working on making your life better for over 5,000 years...they claim? In 1776 we attempted to form a government by the people, for the people and of the people. There is still a remnant of that attempt in place. But, it will not last much longer if the current pace continues. The freedoms granted originally are slowly but surely being taken. 

This morning I read Psalm 146. It makes more sense to me than anything I've read in the press lately. Our leaders are not taking us in the right direction. But, we can do it ourselves. To go there I must get rid of my selfish pride. I may be my own worst enemy. Think about it. Please! Would you like to go with me. I welcome the company.