Gun toting conservative here!

Just a reminder for all of you who oppose the second amendment; the purpose behind it was to give the individual the power to protect themselves from anyone or anything that threatened their life or freedom. That includes the government. Our founding fathers put as many fail safes in the constitution as possible to protect the people from the corruption and evil that always seems to creep into the central government. The last resort, in the case of oppression from the State, is an act of war by the people, to reclaim the power and freedom which was promised to them by the constitution. Our founding fathers did not give us the right to bear arms to go on weekend hunting trips; it was given to us for times such as these. Do you realize that the only reason that our government has any power at all is because they have a lot of really big guns. If you break a law and get caught, there would be no fear of going to jail without the government giving someone the means to apprehend or kill you. The sward(deadly weapon)is the only real source of power that most people respect.
NO, I am not advocating assassination, or shooting out windows at campaign offices or even threats of war or violence. I'm saying that the rifle in your gun safe or the pistol on the top shelf in your closet may be your last line of defense against this government, if they continue to steal our freedom.
Now, many of you will say that this does not align with the Christian philosophy. Poppycock! If history has taught us nothing else, it is that there can be no freedom without bloodshed. This country was liberated by war. The slaves were freed by war. Christ shed his blood so that we would be free from spiritual death. Sacrifices must be made so that freedom can survive. Remember that nothing happens outside of Gods sovereign will. The anti war movement was started and is built by those who don't have a clue who God is. God created all life and oversees all activity on earth; war is nothing new to Him and He is not bothered so much by the death of your earthly body as He is with the death of your soul. Most wars on earth have a spiritual aspect that has greater meaning than the total body count of the winners or losers.
There is a spiritual war going on right now in this nation. And the enemy is winning because we the believers have gotten lazy and comfortable. We have not sacrificed our money, or time, or strength, our pride........we have not sacrificed our lives for our neighbor. We have not loved our fellow countrymen. We say things like " Oh, well I just serve God where I'm at." And that's fine, but is there any fruit from your labor. I say this because this has been me at times, and I know there are many believers like this; in fact it is the majority of us. The proof is in the pudding; just look at our culture.
Good news though. God is taking away our pacifier. He is removing our comforts. That way, we can concentrate on sharing His love for mankind. However, be forewarned, God will test your faith with fire through this process. You will find out who or what your god really is, and you may not be able to sacrifice your false god for the one true God. Today is the day to evaluate your life, and be honest with yourself. Find out what you sacrifice your life for; and if it IS God, then you find this future easier to cope with.
I truly hope and pray that a shot will never be fired. I pray that our nation falls to its knees and repents of its rampant sin. I pray for God's mercy on our land. True believers in Christ only want peace. God doesn't need us to defend his name, and doesn't want us to shed blood on his behalf. He wants us to seize every opportunity to share His love with the world. But this is not a perfect world, and sometimes, war is necessary.

"Dude, that's%#@&ed up!"

Recently, I've seen a commercial on tv advertizing for Las Vegas where a man is standing at the gates of Heaven, waiting as the angels read his book of life. They come to a section of a few pages that are blank; they look at each other perplexed at the unusual situation while the man in judgment looks away knowing that the blank pages are the weekend he spent in Vegas. You know "whatever happens here stays here".
I began to think about the huge misconception that the world has about the day of judgment. The world continues its belief that God goes by whether your life was overall good or bad; when in reality He goes by the very first page of your book. God counts all of mans good deeds as rubbish, therefore your book will appear before him one of two ways.
Those who place their faith in his son Christ Jesus, and have cultivated a relationship with Him, will have a book with the first page stating that this man or woman is covered by the blood of Christ and is under no condemnation, free from the eternal penalty of sin. The rest of the pages will be blank.
The books of those who refuse the free gift of salvation from Jesus will undoubtedly be full of offenses most likely starting with the first conscious rebellion against their parents or God given authority. It will probably be very simple and may not even be outwardly apparent like a lie or temper tantrum. God will examine the heart of the individual and make a judgement. Based on that first offense, God will condemn that individual to hell for eternity. The latter offenses will just be burning coals that the person has heaped upon themselves for the rest of time.
Now, the non believer reading this will be outraged and say "Dude, thats #@%&ed up!" Or maybe they will be humbled by perfect standard that God has set; thinking to themselves that it is impossible to meet the standard on their own. It will seem ridiculous and unfair.
However, if you are the non believer reading this in outrage, please consider a few things. First, God is your perfect, all knowing and all powerful creator and judge that knows you and loves you. Second, He desires to have a relationship and spend eternity with you in Heaven. Finally, He intended for you to read this blog and receive the free gift of salvation that comes only from believing in His son Jesus. You cannot call God unjust and spiteful when He gives you the opportunity to escape your eternal damnation for free. However, there is a catch. Its important to know that your life here on earth will not be easy. Committing your life to Christ will change you. You will receive the Holy Spirit and with it a new heart and new desires. You will be in constant conflict with your former sin patterns. God will try to save you from the consequences of you sin, but only if you want to give them up. If you enjoy the momentary pleasure of your sin while trying to be in relationship with Christ and God, your heart will always be torn and your life will be ineffective. Following Christ is a life of true joy, hope and love. It is also a life of trial and refinement with imminent failure along the way. The good news is that the failures are forgiven if the heart is repentant. Having a real relationship with God carries with it a fulfillment that nothing on earth can touch. Not money, not marriage, not sex, not even children. Those are just perks that can bring you closer to God.
Some people will read this blog and scoff; while others will feel great sorrow knowing that they have a way out but are unwilling to give up their life of momentary pleasure and sin. And then there will be those who will trade their trinkets in this life for the treasure in the other. The good news is Gods offer does not expire until you do, or until he returns. Whichever comes first. But why wait, pray now. Your Heavenly Father is standing by.

My current favorite movie

I've had many favorite movies over the course of my relatively short life. Saving Private Ryan, The Shawshank Redemption, The Breakfast Club and Oscar; just to name a few. However the most recent is an unlikely production given my former choices. Its The Incredibles. That's right, a computer animated, children's movie. This movie has it all; it has comedy, action, a great story line and dialogue and most importantly a great moral.
I'm not sure why my tastes have changed. Maybe because I'm a dad now or the different and ever growing relationship with God, but I seem to be greatly impacted by media that is edifying to my soul. The Incredibles is a film that shows the true potential and power of a unified family. When a father is allowed to fulfill his purpose and potential with a wife that fights along side him and encourages him; then the children seem to naturally grasp the mission of the family. They continually face opposition and trial but are a brutally strong united force that is nearly impossible to defeat. They love each other deeply and enjoy their lives together as a team.
We as believers have the privilege of being tapped into the greatest supernatural force in existence. Having the Holy Spirit is having God with you at all times and yet we don't always use this power as effectively as we should. I think its important to recognize that as Christians, we are a part of the most royal supernatural family that will ever be, literally. So be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Be in Gods word and sharpen your powers. And if your are not a believer, repent and give your life to Christ, and you too can be a part of the greatest supernatural kingdom.