If you put a buzzard in a pen six or eight feet square and and entirely open at the top, the bird in spite of his ability to fly will be an absolute prisoner. The reason is the buzzard always begins a flight from the grouud with a run of ten to twelve feet. Without space to run as is its habit, it will not even attempt to fly, but will remain a prisoner for life in a small jail with no top.
The ordinary bat that lies around at night, a remarkably nimble creature in the air, cannot take off from a levl place. If it is placed on the floor or flat ground, all it can do is shuffle about helplessly-until it comes to a slight elevation from which it can throw itself into the air. Then, at once, it takes off like a flash.
A bumblebee, if dropped in to an open tumbler, will be there until it dies, unless it is taken out. It never sees the means of escape at the top, but persists in trying to find some way out through the sides near the bottom. It will see a way where none exists until it destroys its self. In many ways there are alot of people like the buzzard, the bat, and the bumblebee. They are struggling about with all their problems and frustrations, not realizing that the answer is right there" ABOVE" them.
Author Unknown
Friday, July 25, 2008
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
That's my KING!!!!!!
Dr. S. M. Lockridge:
My King was born King. The Bible says He’s a Seven Way King. He’s the King of the
Jews – that’s a racial King. He’s the King of Israel – that’s a National King. He’s
the King of righteousness. He’s the King of the ages. He’s the King of Heaven. He’s
the King of glory. He’s the King of kings and He is the Lord of lords. Now that’s my
King. Well I wonder if you know Him. Do you know Him? Do you know my King? David
said the Heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament show His handiwork. My
King is the only one whom there are no means of measure can define His limitless
love. No far seeing telescope can bring into visibility the coastline of His shore
of supplies. No barriers can hinder Him from pouring out His blessing. Well, He’s
enduringly strong. He’s entirely sincere. He’s eternally steadfast. He’s immortally
graceful. He’s imperially powerful. He’s impartially merciful. That’s my King. He’s
God’s Son. He’s the sinner’s saviour. He’s the centrepiece of civilization. He
stands alone in Himself. He’s unique. He’s unparalleled. He’s unprecedented. He’s
supreme. He’s pre-eminent. Well, He’s the loftiest idea in literature. He’s the
highest personality in philosophy. He’s the supreme problem in high criticism. He’s
the fundamental doctrine of proved theology. That’s my King. He’s the miracle of the
age. He’s the superlative of everything good that you choose to call Him. Well, He’s
the only one able to supply all of our needs simultaneously. He supplies strength
for the weak. He’s available for the tempted and the tried. He sympathizes and He
saves. He heals the sick. He forgives sinners. He discharged debtors. He delivers
the captives. He defends the feeble. He blesses the young. He serves the
unfortunate. He regards the aged. He rewards the diligent and He beautifies the
meek. Do you know Him? Well, my King is the key of knowledge. He’s the wellspring of
wisdom. He’s the doorway of deliverance. He’s the pathway of peace. He’s the roadway
of righteousness. He’s the highway of holiness. He’s the gateway of glory. He’s the
master of the mighty. He’s the captain of the conquerors. He’s the head of the
heroes. He’s the leader of the legislatures. He’s the overseer of the overcomers.
He’s the governor of governors. He’s the prince of princes. He’s the King of kings
and He’s the Lord of lords. That’s my King. Yeah. That’s my King. His promise is
sure. His light is matchless. His goodness is limitless. His mercy is everlasting.
His love never changes. His Word is enough. His grace is sufficient. His reign is
righteous. His yoke is easy and His burden is light. Well. I wish I could describe
Him to you, but He’s indescribable. Yes. He’s incomprehensible. He’s invincible.
He’s irresistible. I’m coming to tell you, the heavens of heavens cannot contain
Him, let alone a man explaining Him. You can’t get Him out of your mind. You can’t
get Him off of your hands. You can’t outlive Him and you can’t live without Him.
Well, Pharisees couldn’t stand Him, but they found out they couldn’t stop Him. Pilot
couldn’t find any fault in Him. The witnesses couldn’t get their testimonies to
agree. Herod couldn’t kill Him. Death couldn’t handle Him and the grave couldn’t
hold Him. That’s my King. Yeah. He always has been and He always will be. I’m
talking about He had no predecessor and He’ll have no successor. There was nobody
before Him and there’ll be nobody after Him. You cant impeach Him and He’s not going
to resign. That’s my King! That’s my King! Thine is the kingdom and the power and
the glory. Well, all the power belongs to my King. Thine is the power. And the
glory. We try to get prestige and honour and glory for ourselves, but the glory is
all His. Yes. Thine is the Kingdom and the power and glory, forever and ever and
ever and ever. How long is that? And ever and ever and ever. And when you get
through with all of the evers, then, Amen.
**Do you know him today? Have you turned from your sins, asked for forgiveness of your sins, accepted Him as the Lord and Savior of your life? Give Him your heart and life today! **
My King was born King. The Bible says He’s a Seven Way King. He’s the King of the
Jews – that’s a racial King. He’s the King of Israel – that’s a National King. He’s
the King of righteousness. He’s the King of the ages. He’s the King of Heaven. He’s
the King of glory. He’s the King of kings and He is the Lord of lords. Now that’s my
King. Well I wonder if you know Him. Do you know Him? Do you know my King? David
said the Heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament show His handiwork. My
King is the only one whom there are no means of measure can define His limitless
love. No far seeing telescope can bring into visibility the coastline of His shore
of supplies. No barriers can hinder Him from pouring out His blessing. Well, He’s
enduringly strong. He’s entirely sincere. He’s eternally steadfast. He’s immortally
graceful. He’s imperially powerful. He’s impartially merciful. That’s my King. He’s
God’s Son. He’s the sinner’s saviour. He’s the centrepiece of civilization. He
stands alone in Himself. He’s unique. He’s unparalleled. He’s unprecedented. He’s
supreme. He’s pre-eminent. Well, He’s the loftiest idea in literature. He’s the
highest personality in philosophy. He’s the supreme problem in high criticism. He’s
the fundamental doctrine of proved theology. That’s my King. He’s the miracle of the
age. He’s the superlative of everything good that you choose to call Him. Well, He’s
the only one able to supply all of our needs simultaneously. He supplies strength
for the weak. He’s available for the tempted and the tried. He sympathizes and He
saves. He heals the sick. He forgives sinners. He discharged debtors. He delivers
the captives. He defends the feeble. He blesses the young. He serves the
unfortunate. He regards the aged. He rewards the diligent and He beautifies the
meek. Do you know Him? Well, my King is the key of knowledge. He’s the wellspring of
wisdom. He’s the doorway of deliverance. He’s the pathway of peace. He’s the roadway
of righteousness. He’s the highway of holiness. He’s the gateway of glory. He’s the
master of the mighty. He’s the captain of the conquerors. He’s the head of the
heroes. He’s the leader of the legislatures. He’s the overseer of the overcomers.
He’s the governor of governors. He’s the prince of princes. He’s the King of kings
and He’s the Lord of lords. That’s my King. Yeah. That’s my King. His promise is
sure. His light is matchless. His goodness is limitless. His mercy is everlasting.
His love never changes. His Word is enough. His grace is sufficient. His reign is
righteous. His yoke is easy and His burden is light. Well. I wish I could describe
Him to you, but He’s indescribable. Yes. He’s incomprehensible. He’s invincible.
He’s irresistible. I’m coming to tell you, the heavens of heavens cannot contain
Him, let alone a man explaining Him. You can’t get Him out of your mind. You can’t
get Him off of your hands. You can’t outlive Him and you can’t live without Him.
Well, Pharisees couldn’t stand Him, but they found out they couldn’t stop Him. Pilot
couldn’t find any fault in Him. The witnesses couldn’t get their testimonies to
agree. Herod couldn’t kill Him. Death couldn’t handle Him and the grave couldn’t
hold Him. That’s my King. Yeah. He always has been and He always will be. I’m
talking about He had no predecessor and He’ll have no successor. There was nobody
before Him and there’ll be nobody after Him. You cant impeach Him and He’s not going
to resign. That’s my King! That’s my King! Thine is the kingdom and the power and
the glory. Well, all the power belongs to my King. Thine is the power. And the
glory. We try to get prestige and honour and glory for ourselves, but the glory is
all His. Yes. Thine is the Kingdom and the power and glory, forever and ever and
ever and ever. How long is that? And ever and ever and ever. And when you get
through with all of the evers, then, Amen.
**Do you know him today? Have you turned from your sins, asked for forgiveness of your sins, accepted Him as the Lord and Savior of your life? Give Him your heart and life today! **
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Just some random thoughts as we celebrate the USA 's Independence
** THese may not be my specific thoughts, but I have to say I agree with much of them.***
The other day I was reading Newsweek magazine and came across some Poll data I found rather hard to believe. It must be true given the source, right? The Newsweek poll alleges that 67 percent of Americans are unhappy with the direction the country is headed and 69 percent of the country is unhappy with the performance of the President. In essence 2/3 of the citizenry just ain't happy and wants a change. So being the knuckle dragger I am, I started thinking, "What are we so unhappy about?"
Is it that we have electricity and running water 24 hours a day, 7 Days a week?
Is our unhappiness the result of having air conditioning in the summer and heating in the winter? Could it be that 95.4 percent of these unhappy folks have a job? Maybe it is the ability to walk into a grocery store at any time and see more food in moments than Darfur has seen in the last year?
Maybe it is the ability to drive our cars and trucks from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean without having to present identification papers as we move through each state? Or possibly the hundreds of clean and safe motels we would find along the way that can provide temporary shelter?
I guess having thousands of restaurants with varying cuisine from around the world is just not good enough either.
Or could it be that when we wreck our car, emergency workers show up and provide services to help all and even send a helicopter to take you to the hospital. Perhaps you are one of the 70 percent of Americans who own a home. You may be upset with knowing that in the unfortunate case of a fire, a group of trained firefighters will appear in moments and use top notch equipment to extinguish the flames, thus saving you, your family, and your belongings.
Or if, while at home watching one of your many flat screen TVs, a burglar or prowler intrudes, an officer equipped with a gun and a bullet-proof vest will come to defend you and your family against attack or loss.
This all in the backdrop of a neighborhood free of bombs or militias raping and pillaging the residents. Neighborhoods where 90% of teenagers own cell phones and computers.
How about the complete religious, social and political freedoms we enjoy that are the envy of everyone in the world?
Maybe that is what has 67% of you folks unhappy. Fact is, we are the largest group of ungrateful, spoiled brats the world has ever seen. No wonder the world loves the U.S., yet has a great disdain for its
citizens. They see us for what we are. The most blessed people in the world who do nothing but complain about what we don't have, and what we hate about the country instead of thanking the good Lord we live here.
I know, I know. What about the president who took us into war and has no plan to get us out? The president who has a measly 31 percent approval rating? Is this the same president who guided the nation in the dark days after 9/11? The president that cut taxes to bring an economy out of recession? Could this be the same guy who has been called every name in the book for succeeding in keeping all the spoiled ungrateful brats safe from terrorist attacks? The commander-in- chief of an all-volunteer army that is out there defending you and me?
Did you hear how bad the President is on the news or talk show? Did this news affect you so much, make you so unhappy you couldn't take a look around for yourself and see all the good things and be glad? Think about it......are you upset at the President because he actually caused you personal pain OR is it because the 'Media' told you he was failing to kiss your sorry ungrateful behind every day. Make no mistake about it.
The troops in Iraq and Afghanistan have volunteered to serve, and in many cases may have died for your freedom. There is currently no draft in this country.
They didn't have to go. They are able to refuse to go and end up with either a 'general' discharge, an other-than-honorable' discharge or, worst case scenario, a 'dishonorable' discharge after a few days in the brig.
So why then the flat-out discontentment in the minds of 69 percent of Americans?
Say what you want but I blame it on the media. If it bleeds it leads and they specialize in bad news.
Everybody will watch a car crash with blood and guts. How many will watch kids selling lemonade at the corner? The media knows this and media outlets are for-profit corporations.
They offer what sells, and when criticized, try to defend their actions by 'justifying' them in one way or another. Just ask why they tried to allow a murderer like O.J. Simpson to write a book about how he didn't kill his wife, but if he did he would have done it this way......Insane!
Turn off the TV, burn Newsweek, and use the New York Times for the bottom of your bird cage. Then start being grateful for all we have as a country. There is exponentially more good than bad. We are among the most blessed people on Earth and should thank God several times a day, or at least be thankful and appreciative.
The other day I was reading Newsweek magazine and came across some Poll data I found rather hard to believe. It must be true given the source, right? The Newsweek poll alleges that 67 percent of Americans are unhappy with the direction the country is headed and 69 percent of the country is unhappy with the performance of the President. In essence 2/3 of the citizenry just ain't happy and wants a change. So being the knuckle dragger I am, I started thinking, "What are we so unhappy about?"
Is it that we have electricity and running water 24 hours a day, 7 Days a week?
Is our unhappiness the result of having air conditioning in the summer and heating in the winter? Could it be that 95.4 percent of these unhappy folks have a job? Maybe it is the ability to walk into a grocery store at any time and see more food in moments than Darfur has seen in the last year?
Maybe it is the ability to drive our cars and trucks from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean without having to present identification papers as we move through each state? Or possibly the hundreds of clean and safe motels we would find along the way that can provide temporary shelter?
I guess having thousands of restaurants with varying cuisine from around the world is just not good enough either.
Or could it be that when we wreck our car, emergency workers show up and provide services to help all and even send a helicopter to take you to the hospital. Perhaps you are one of the 70 percent of Americans who own a home. You may be upset with knowing that in the unfortunate case of a fire, a group of trained firefighters will appear in moments and use top notch equipment to extinguish the flames, thus saving you, your family, and your belongings.
Or if, while at home watching one of your many flat screen TVs, a burglar or prowler intrudes, an officer equipped with a gun and a bullet-proof vest will come to defend you and your family against attack or loss.
This all in the backdrop of a neighborhood free of bombs or militias raping and pillaging the residents. Neighborhoods where 90% of teenagers own cell phones and computers.
How about the complete religious, social and political freedoms we enjoy that are the envy of everyone in the world?
Maybe that is what has 67% of you folks unhappy. Fact is, we are the largest group of ungrateful, spoiled brats the world has ever seen. No wonder the world loves the U.S., yet has a great disdain for its
citizens. They see us for what we are. The most blessed people in the world who do nothing but complain about what we don't have, and what we hate about the country instead of thanking the good Lord we live here.
I know, I know. What about the president who took us into war and has no plan to get us out? The president who has a measly 31 percent approval rating? Is this the same president who guided the nation in the dark days after 9/11? The president that cut taxes to bring an economy out of recession? Could this be the same guy who has been called every name in the book for succeeding in keeping all the spoiled ungrateful brats safe from terrorist attacks? The commander-in- chief of an all-volunteer army that is out there defending you and me?
Did you hear how bad the President is on the news or talk show? Did this news affect you so much, make you so unhappy you couldn't take a look around for yourself and see all the good things and be glad? Think about it......are you upset at the President because he actually caused you personal pain OR is it because the 'Media' told you he was failing to kiss your sorry ungrateful behind every day. Make no mistake about it.
The troops in Iraq and Afghanistan have volunteered to serve, and in many cases may have died for your freedom. There is currently no draft in this country.
They didn't have to go. They are able to refuse to go and end up with either a 'general' discharge, an other-than-honorable' discharge or, worst case scenario, a 'dishonorable' discharge after a few days in the brig.
So why then the flat-out discontentment in the minds of 69 percent of Americans?
Say what you want but I blame it on the media. If it bleeds it leads and they specialize in bad news.
Everybody will watch a car crash with blood and guts. How many will watch kids selling lemonade at the corner? The media knows this and media outlets are for-profit corporations.
They offer what sells, and when criticized, try to defend their actions by 'justifying' them in one way or another. Just ask why they tried to allow a murderer like O.J. Simpson to write a book about how he didn't kill his wife, but if he did he would have done it this way......Insane!
Turn off the TV, burn Newsweek, and use the New York Times for the bottom of your bird cage. Then start being grateful for all we have as a country. There is exponentially more good than bad. We are among the most blessed people on Earth and should thank God several times a day, or at least be thankful and appreciative.
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