"God Will Find You!"

Matthew 7:7 "Keep on asking, and you will be given what you ask for. Keep on looking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened."

Dr. Sean, a Theology professor at the Baptist seminary remembered very well the first day he saw Johnny. His eyes needed a double-look to believe what was walking into the classroom. Johnny was about 5’10 and his dark straggly hair draped over almost ½ the length of body. He was wearing what one could described as a Criss Angel look alike costume. Sean did something that he knew was very wrong, something he would repent of later; he judged him by his appearance and labeled him in his mind as very strange. Johnny did, as Dr. Sean suspected, turn out to be an atheist and constantly objected to, made fun of, and smirked at the possibility of an unconditionally loving God.

At the end of the semester, as he was turning in his final exam Johnny asked Dr. Sean, "Do you think I will ever find God?" 

Dr. Sean is not sure why, but he immediately and almost unconsciously said, "No!"

Johnny was surprised by his response and said, "How could you say that, I thought all you Bible-Thumpers pushed salvation on everyone."

Dr. Sean waited til Johnny was almost out the classroom door and said, "Tommy, you may never find God, but I am 100% certain that he will find you!"

Johnny shrugged in shoulder as to say, "I do not care!" and left.

A few years later, Dr. Sean got some bad news that Johnny has terminal cancer, but before he could make plans to go visit, Johnny came to see him. Johnny was in a wheelchair because he was too thin and weak to walk and all of his hair had fallen out from the chemotherapy treatments. But something was different about Johnny. There was something different in his eyes. He was close to death, but his eyes were brighter and looked more alive than ever before.

"Johnny, I heard you were sick and had plans to come visit you.", Dr. Sean said.

"Yes, I am very sick. I have cancer eating away at most of my vital organs. It is just a matter of weeks or days now.", Johnny replied.

"Would it be OK if I asked you some questions about it?", Dr. Sean asked.

"Sure, I have no problems talking about it."

"What is it like to be so young and dying?"

"It could be worse."

"How?"

"I could be fifty and have no values, or could be fifty and believe that sex, partying, and making money are the most important things in life."

Suddenly, Dr. Sean thought back to the first day he met Johnny and how he sinfully judged him for the way he looked. He was amazed at how God used this young man to teach him a lesson on life.

Johnny said, "The reason why I came to see you today has to do with what you said the last day I saw you. You surprised me when you said I would not find God, but he would find you. The truth is, I have thought about what you said a lot since I last saw you and had searched for God. But, it was not until I found out that cancer was spread into my vital organs until I was serious about my search. I was desperate and did everything in my power to find God, but nothing happened. I guess after a while, I just gave up and quit. My father and I had never been very close. I lost my mother when I was young and was never able to connect with my dad. Then one day for some reason I approached him and told him, 'I love you!' He immediately burst into tears, hugged me, and we spent the whole night talking. That was when I realized that God was there, all along. I tried so hard to find him for so long and he was there all along. It was through love that I found him. The last time I took your class, I was not ready for God, now I am and would like to take it again."

Dr. Sean told Johnny when the next Theology of Faith class was to start, but he never made it to the class.

He did talk to Johnny one last time before his death. He said, "I am not going to make it to your class."

"I know Johnny."

"Will you tell your class about me, tell them my story?"

"Of course I will."

"Tell them that God is there, He is always there. It only takes love to see him!"

1 John 4:8 "Anyone who does not know love does not know God, because God is love."

The Most Valuable Thing in the World!

"Teach your children to choose the right path, and when they are older, they will remain upon it." Proverbs 22:6 NLT

It had been a long time since James last saw the old man. After graduation from high school, his life became very busy. He joined the Army, moved away from his home town, got married, and had kids. James had forgotten about the old man.

Then, one day out of the blue he got an email from an old neighbor buddy he grew up with, "Mr. Rodgers from down the street passed away last night. The funeral is on Monday."

All of a sudden, memories flashed through his mind and he spent a few minutes reflecting on his childhood days. James simply replied to his friend, "I'll be there."

It wasn't til then that he realized something. The man was quite old when he left his home town many years ago and James had assumed that Mr. Rodgers had died many years ago, but he "Was Alive All This Time!" He must had been close to 100 years old.

On the day of the funeral, James confessed to his friend Chris that he had forgotten about old Mr. Rodgers and felt terrible that he never took the time to visit him even one time since he left town. Chris said, "He never forgot about you. In fact, every time I saw him, he asked how you were doing. He would ramble about the time you spent together and how much he missed it. Never stopped talking about fishing in the pond!"

"He is the one who taught me how to fish," James said. "I would have never found the love for the sport if it wasn't for him and now I'm passing the same love on to my kids!" "He taught me the important things like how to tie a proper fishing knot and the difference between a male and female catfish." "Now he's gone! Why did I not come back to visit?"

After talking to Chris, James went for a walk down the street. His senses were alive and took in everything. He expected his "old stomping grounds" to be much different, but found everything to be eerily familiar. Everything was just as he remembered many years ago; even Mr. Rodgers' old house was just as he remembered.

James walked up to the window, looked inside and suddenly gasped. Everything was just as he had remembered except for one troubling detail and found himself talking out loud, "Mr. Rodger's most valuable possession is gone!" James remembered just as if it were yesterday the small tin box on top of the writing desk. "Where did the box go? Maybe someone from his family came by and got it." James had asked many times while visiting, "What is in the small tin box?" Mr. Rodgers always replied, "The Most Valuable Thing in the World!"

It has been a couple of weeks since Mr. Rodgers' funeral and James was back home. Everything was back to its crazy normal routine, work, school, and kids. Suddenly, the FEDEX truck drove up the driveway of his home and caught James entering his house like it had done many time before. Except this time, James noticed something much different about this package than any other. It looked as if it were mailed years ago. The outside of the small box looked as if it was packed many years ago. Then James noticed the return address and blurted out loud, "It's from Mr. Rodgers!" His heart raced as he tore open the package and inside found a note and the small tin box.

James' hands shook as he read the note, "Upon my death, please forward this box and its contents to James Apple. It contains the thing I value most in my life!" Tears in his eyes, James opened the box and found the most beautiful wrist watch he had ever saw in his life and on the back these words were engraved,

"James, thank you for your time! — Mr. Rodgers."

James sat there for a few moments stunned and suddenly realized what Mr. Rodgers valued more than anything else in his life was the time they spent together.
The next day at work, James put in for some much over due leave. One of his workers asked him, "Why are you all of a sudden taking this time off?" James replied, "I need to spend time with my family and thank you for your time too!"

The Bible and Science Agree

Throughout time, scientist have made more than a few scientific errors. The Bible does not give answers to all scientific questions, but the ones it does mention are accurate. It just took secular society some time to learn the knowledge that God already gave man through his inspired Word!

Here are some examples:

1) Scientist used to believe there was only between one thousand and twelve hundred stars in the universe. We now know there are trillions upon trillions of stars; more than man can ever count.

What did God tell us?
"And as the stars cannot be counted and the sand on the seashores cannot be measured, so I will multiply the descendants of David, my servant, and the Levites who minister before me." Jeremiah 33:22

2) Men used to think these stars were all very similar to each other and now we know that each one is unique.

"... And even the stars differ from each other in their beauty and brightness." I Corinthians 15:41

3) Scientist believed in The Steady State Theory, the theory that the stars were just out there. Now, scientists know that star constellations have gravitational binding.

"Can you hold back the movements of the stars? Are you able to restrain the Pleades or Orion?" Job 38:31

4) Scientists used to believe that the earth was flat and of course now know it is round.

"It is God who sits above the circle of the earth." Isaiah 40:22

5) We used to believe that light did not move and we now know that it does and has physical properties such as "light waves" and "photons."

"Where is the way to the dwelling of light? And darkness, where is its place," Job 38:19

6) Doctors used to believe the "bleeding out" a person could help to heal them. Blood is now know to be essential for life and blood transfusions are given to add blood and heal people.

"For the life of the flesh is in the blood," Leviticus 17:11

7) We used to believe that air has no weight. We now know that oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon-dioxide have respective atomic weights that can be measured.

"To establish a weight for the wind, and apportion the waters by measure." Job 28:25

8) We used to believe that winds blew straight across the Earth. We now know that air currents move in large circular patterns.

"The wind blows south and north, here and there, twisting back and forth, getting nowhere." Ecclesiastes 1:6

9) People did not understand how important hand washing was to stop sickness. Of course, we now know that many diseases are spread by contact and washing hands reduces the chances of spreading these diseases.

"During that time, he must wash his clothes and bathe in fresh spring water. Then he will be ceremonially clean." Leviticus 15:13

10) In the time of Greek mythology, people believed the Earth was carried on some one's back. Of course, we now know it floats in space.

"God stretches the northern sky over empty space and hangs the earth on nothing." Job 26:7

11) Last but not least, many even still today believe in "The Big Bang" theory. That our world just somehow came together by chance. Dr. Harold Morowitz, a former biophysics professor at Yale University estimated that the chance formation of the smallest simplest form of living organism is 1 out of 10^340,000,000. To understand the size of this unimaginable odds, you have to imagine a 1 followed by 340,000,000 zeroes. As you can see, these odds make evolution impossible.

Of course, there is a much better and simpler answer to everything.
"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." Genesis 1:1

And just like all the others, the only right answer.

Welcome to the Republican Party

Ecclesiastes 2:18 NLT
"I am disgusted that I must leave the fruits of my hard work to others."

Not too long ago, I asked some friends little boy what he wanted to be when he grew up and he said, "I want to be President!"

I knew that his parents standing next to him were Democrats so I asked, "If you were President, what would be the first thing you would do?"

The little boy said, "I'd give free cell phones to all the homeless people!"

"Wow — what a wonderful gift that would be.", I said.

Then I told him, "You don't have to wait until you're President to do that. You can come over to my house and mow, rake leaves, and wash my car and I'll pay you $50. You could take the money you earned to the store and buy a cell phone and give it to a homeless person."

Because he was only 7, he needed to think this over for a few seconds.

Clearly annoyed, his mom looked at me and asked, "Why doesn't the homeless guy come over and do the work himself, why should my son do the work for him?"

I looked her straight in the eyes and told her, "Welcome to the Republican Party!"

She hasn't spoke to me since!

Republican or Democrat?

When it comes to Liberals always remember: "Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions." Proverbs 18:2 NLT

A young teenage girl was about to finish her first year of college. She considered herself to be a very liberal Democrat but her father was a rather staunch Republican.

One day she was challenging her father on his beliefs and his opposition to taxes and welfare programs. He stopped her and asked her how she was doing in school.

She answered that she had a 40 GPA but it was really tough. She had to study all the time, never had time to go out and party. She didn't have time for a boyfriend and didn't really have many college friends because of spending all her time studying.

He asked, "How is your friend Mary." She replied that Mary was barely getting by. She had a 2.0 GPA, never studied, but was very popular on campus, went to all the parties all the time. Why she often didn't show up for classes because she was hung over.

Dad then asked his daughter why she didn't go to the Dean's office and ask why she couldn't take 1.0 off her 4.0 and give it to her friend who only had a 2.0. That way they would both have a 3.0 GPA.

The daughter angrily fired back, "That wouldn't be fair, I worked really hard for mine and Mary has done nothing".

The father slowly smiled and said, "Welcome to the Republican Party".
Submitted by: Brknshll

America Moral Decline

Proverbs 28:2 NLT "When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily. But with wise and knowledgeable leaders, there is stability."

Is America in a state of decline? Since World War II, America has been the richest and most powerful nation on earth.

I believe this has changed. America can be compared the Roman Empire during its last days. Just like the Romans, America is dying from the inside out. I believe this decay comes directly from our nations turn from the moral values that America was founded upon.

America was founded on Godly principles and was enormously blessed for it!

 Psalm 33:12 NLT

"What joy for the nation whose God is the Lord, whose people he has chosen for his own."

American started off in the right direction and was a moral nation for a long time. However, America's actions just within the last 40 years has for the first time put America in a state of affairs that God can no longer bless.

Isaiah 59:2 NLT

"But there is a problem — your sins have cut you off from God. Because of your sin, he has turned away and will not listen anymore."

It is my belief that the major turning point for America that began our separation from God was the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision. For the first time in American history, murder was legal for the most vulnerable of us all! How could God continue to bless a nation that no longer put value on human life?

For those that believe babies in the womb are not human souls that God loves, the Bible says differently.
Psalm 139:13-16
"You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother's womb. Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous — and how well I know it. You watched me as I was being formed in utter seclusion, as I was woven together in the dark of the womb. You saw me before I was born."

More recently is America's trampling of God's sacred definition of marriage and homosexuality. Many states have now made it legal for two of the same sex to marry and many Americans today accept homosexuality as something that is normal and OK; and just recently received Presidential support. Just a generation ago, these actions were taboo and completely unacceptable in our society. God's word is clear on how we should perceive this sin.
Leviticus 20:13
"The penalty for homosexual acts is death to both parties. They have committed a detestable act and are guilty of a capital offense."

The deterioration of the American family had a snowball effect on our children which resulted in higher crime rates, lack of education, a turning away from God and a very poor outlook for our children's and grand children's future.
America no longer has the blessing from God like it did!
Jeremiah 18:10 NLT
"but then that nation turns to evil and refuses to obey me, I will not bless that nation as I said I would."

One cannot say if turning things back around in the right direction is possible or not, but in order to do so, our country must have a fundamental change in moral beliefs. Once Christians come to the realization that they cannot vote along party lines and must vote for the candidate that has the best morals, then our nation can start to elect leaders that will make decisions and put in place laws that will again allow God to turn and face us again. I firmly believe that there is no such thing as a Christian Democrat. These two words are complete opposites. One might as well call them self a Christian Wickan. It makes no sense to believe it is OK to support agendas that are despicable to God and also believe one is living in accordance to God's will.  Anyone doing this might as well go to church on Sunday and go to work for the brothel house on Monday!

In closing, remember this:
Romans 12:2 NLT
"Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will know what God wants you to do, and you will know how good and pleasing and perfect his will really is."

Democrat or Republican? Let the Bible Decide!

Christian Democrat ... That's Impossible!

I do not know about you, but I am so tired of hearing people say they are Christians and vote Democrat. I believe it is impossible to be both because their beliefs are complete opposites of each other. I believe it is also wrong to always vote Republican and call yourself a Christian because many Republicans have beliefs that are contrary to Christian teachings as well. I believe a true Christian has to be Independent of both parties and vote for the lesser evil. It is virtually impossible to vote Democrat because one never finds a Democrat with less evil values than his or her Republican opponent.

If you know one, please cue me in so I can give him or her my full support!

Now, you are probably thinking ... "This guy is nuts!" and "How can he say such nonsense?"

Who care what I think? What really matters is what God thinks ... so ... let's take a look!

Remember, when you vote for a political candidate, you do not just vote for the person; essentially ... you vote for every ideal and belief that person holds. In short, what every impact that person has on society ... either good or bad ... is partly your responsibility.

St. Paul wrote to the church in Corinthians this, "For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil." 2 Corinthians 5:10

This means that God hold you personally responsible for your actions ... Good and Bad.

Let us take a look at what God thinks about the mainstream political platform that most Democrats support and vote for in the Congress and Senate. Which also translates, what you support when you support the Democrats.

What God says about "Gay Marriage and Homosexuality."
Most have heard the saying, "God made Eve and not Steve!" Well, this is true. Not because I say so, but because God believed a woman was the perfect companion for man, not another man.

"Then the Lord God said, 'It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just right for him' ... Then the Lord God made a woman from the rib, and he brought her to the man." Genesis 2 18, 22 NLT

"Haven't you read the Scriptures?"Jesus replied."God made them male and female... This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one. Since they are no longer two but one, let no one split apart what God has joined together."Matthew 19:4-6NLT

"That is why God abandoned them to their shameful desires. Even the women turned against the natural way to have sex ans instead indulged in sex with each other. And the men, instead of having normal sexual relations with women, burned with lust for each other. Men did shameful things with other men, and as a result of this sin, they suffered within themselves the penalty they deserved." Romans 1:26-27 NLT

Their are many others on this subject, but why be redundant ... let's go to the next Democratic platform.

Most Abortions are done for convenience.
Approximately 93% of abortions are done out of convenience. It is very important to understand that the woman's heath is an issue only 3% of the time and rape or incest are an issue about 1% of the time. Democrats would have you think that women's health is the primary issue at stake when supporting "Pro-choice." This is not the case.
The truth is a large percentage of woman regret having an abortion later because she realizes that she did it for her own selfish reasons.

Abortion is an act of Murder.
Did your know that the term "with child" is in the Bible twenty-six times and the reference to "with fetus" does not exist.

Democrats argue that abortion is not murder because the baby is a "fetus" and does not become a human being until after birth. However, even scientist believe that life begins at the time of conception. If you do not believe me, go ahead and research the numerous scientist that attest to this fact.

What does the God say?
He hates those who shed innocent blood! Deuteronomy 27:25
"Cursed is anyone who accepts payment to kill an innocent person. And all the people will reply, Amen." Deuteronomy 27:25 NLT
"I knew you before I formed you in your mother's womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations." Jeremiah 1:5 NLT
"You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and kit me together in my mother's womb. Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it. You watched me as I was being formed in utter seclusion, as I was woven together in the dark of the womb. You saw me before I was born." Psalm 139 13-16 NLT

Like before, there is many more, but why be redundant. The message is clear.

As I said before, prove to me that it is possible to be both Christian and Democrat!

"Religion of Peace" ... Don't Think So!

Islam is NOT "The Religion of Peace!"

The "Piss Christ" photograph is a perfect example of the difference between Christians and Muslims and why each faith act so differently when persecution comes to their faith.

The fundamental difference is this, Christians have the New Testament and do their best to live by this very popular scripture.

"If someone slaps you on one cheek, offer the other cheek also. If someone demands your coat, offer your shirt also." Luke 6:29 NLT

The timing could not be better, after all, it has only been a couple of weeks since the release of You Tube's "Innocence of Muslims" and the violence in dozens of nations against U.S. embassies which resulted in the deaths of Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other American heroes.

So, why do Muslims react in such a different manner than Christians when their sacred beliefs have been "stepped on?" Why do they react violently against others that do not believe the same as they do? Maybe it is because they believe in teachings that is very different than the Christians. Maybe their core beliefs contain something very much different. Maybe the Infidels, which is us, is seen in a much different light. After all, they are "coined" the "religion of peace", but it this true? Let us look at some of their teachings and judge for yourself.

Remember, the Christian New Testament teaches Christians to "Turn the cheek" against their enemies and forgive their enemies.

Let us take a look at what the Koran tells the Muslims to do to their enemies.

"Slay the unbelievers wherever you find them." (2.191)
"Make war on the infidels living in your neighborhood." (9:123)
"When opportunity arises, kill the infidels wherever you catch them." (9:5)
"Kill the Jews and the Christians if they do not convert to Islam or refuse to pay Jizya tax." (9:29)
"Any religion other than Islam is not acceptable." (3:85)
"Maim and crucify the infidels if they criticize Islam." (5:33)

"The infidels are unclean; do not let them into a mosque." (9:28)
"Punish the unbelievers with garments of fire, hooked iron rods, boiling water; melt their skin and bellies." (22:19)
"Do not hanker for peace with the infidels; behead them when you catch them." (47:4)
"The unbelievers are stupid; urge the Muslims to fight them." (8:65)
"Muslims must not take the infidels as friends." (3:28)
"Terrorize and behead those who believe in scriptures other than the Quran." (8:12)
"Muslims must muster all weapons to terrorize the infidels." (8:60)

Yes, the Old Testament does have some verses that can be argued as similar to the ones above such as "You must show no pity for the guilty! Your rule should be life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot." Deuteronomy 19:21 NLT

Christians believe that the Old Testament was the "Old Covenant" that was established through Moses between God and man and the New Testament is the "New Covenant" that was established through our Savior Jesus Christ and his death for our sins. This is why Christians place more weight on New Testament scripture and find the teachings of Jesus much more relevant than those of the Old Testament. For Christians, the Old Testament is great for teaching stories of morale and character, but look to the New Testament for how to live their lives. The ultimate goal for a Christian is to be "like Christ" in every way possible. Jesus always taught forgiveness, love, and kindness.

Here are some of Jesus's teachings of how Christians should treat their enemies.

"But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!" Matthew 5:44 NLT
"But to you who are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you. Luke 6:27 NLT
"Love your enemies! Do good to them. Lend to them without expecting to be repaid. Then you reward form heaven will be very great, and you will truly be acting as children of the Most High, for he is kind to those who are unthankful and wicked." Luke 6:35 NLT

One can easily see the strikingly opposite teachings of the Christian's Jesus and Islam's Mohammad. I would argue that this is the true reason why there is a fundamental difference between reactions of these different faiths when they are persecuted by their enemies. I would also argue that this is the also the reason why it is politically incorrect to persecute Muslims, but fair game to persecute the Christians.

It is simple! It is OK to persecute Christians because everyone knows that they will do the peaceful thing and "turn the other cheek." Everyone knows that Christians will not be rioting in the streets and burning U.S. flags. They know that they will not be rising up and conducting terrorist attacks on embassies and killing our American heroes. I deplore you and everyone who reads this message, stop believing the liberal lies and do not fall into the trap of political correctness. See and speak the truth about the truth behind these religions. The biggest lie out there is that Islam is the "Religion of Peace!" I argue otherwise, I say the Christians are the "Religion of Peace." After all, I have always been led to believe that "Actions speak louder than words!"

If you do not believe, please show me proof otherwise!

Obama "American" Flag

Arrogance is an understatement

Anyone that has anything to do with this should be ashamed! It does not matter if one created it or supports it. It is a disgrace! The one that should be most ashamed is President Obama, for allowing it to happen.

God's Holy Word says, "I, the LORD, will punish the world for its evil and the wicked for their sin. I will crush the arrogance of the proud and humble the pride of the mighty." Isaiah 13:11 NLT

Of course there is arrogance on all sides of the political spectrum, Democrats, Republicans, Independents, etc. etc. etc.

But, the Democratic party just seems to reek of it! No one likes to admit they are wrong or made a mistake, but the Liberals never do. Everything is always someone else's fault. Just think about it, Obama has been President for almost 4 years now and they are still blaming Bush for the dismal economy and high unemployment. When will the Democrats finally take ownership of our nation's terrible situation?

The Bible describes Liberals this way, "Such people are not serving Christ our Lord; they are serving their own personal interests. By smooth talk and glowing words they deceive innocent people." Romans 16:18 NLT

Most of the people who support Democrats are not evil people. Most are very good people, but they are deceived and ignorant of the truth behind the Liberal agenda. They believe Democrats are fighting for them, when the truth is they are fighting against them, fighting for their own personal political interests.  Of course, one may argue that Republicans do the same thing and I would tell you, "Yes, you are right, but at least Republicans do not dream and plot to change our great Capitalist Republic into a Socialist Marxist Utopia."

Most Democrat supporters do not understand this part. They are ignorant to the true Liberal agenda and the ones that are not ignorant, either do not want to or refuse to accept the truth. Take a close look at the liberal platform and just try to stand in front of a mirror and tell yourself it is not true. Everything from Social to Economic Justice to spreading the wealth to forcing government dependence onto the people, every major liberal agenda falls directly in line with Carl Marx's theories.

If you are middle to upper class, you are the bourgeoisie "in the eyes" of the liberals.

Why is Obama Shocked to Hear the Truth?

He's not shocked ... he's a good liar ... I mean politician!

Why has Obama expressed shock in the statement by Mitt Romney that half of our country does not pay taxes and do not care in his efforts to lower taxes. Why is so many people making such a big deal over the truth? Is it not true that our nation has become a "Nation of Entitlement?" Does not half of our population depend on the other half to take care of them?

Why should we blame them? Heck, I'm starting to get really pissed that I worked my "butt off" all these years and continue to do so every day, just to give 20% to 30% back to the government every spring. Maybe I should just sit at home, get fat, and draw a government paycheck. Hell, I've worked hard for many years, am I not entitled to do so? Of course I am! I have paid in my fair share and more! So, I could sit at home for the next 2+ years and draw a free government check but I will not because of one very important reason.

2 Thessalonians 3:10 "Even while we were with you, we gave you this command: Those unwilling to work will not get to eat."

Pride!

Don't misunderstand me, there are many people that are receiving government assistance that either earned it or deserve it. Such as those with disabilities or retired veterans; what I'm talking about here is those that are simply either too lazy or think they are "too good" to flip-a-burger or take whatever job is available. There are so many people out there that have absolutely no problem with taking a handout from tax payers like me, but find it embarrassing to flip-a-burger.

Obadiah 1:3 "You have been deceived by your own pride because you live in a rock fortress and make your home high in the mountains. 'Who can ever reach us way up here?' you ask boastfully."

It blows my mind! Come on people, you should be thinking just the opposite. You might as well be standing out on the street corner with a sign around your neck that says, "Give me your money because I'm too lazy to work for my own!" What you are doing is the same thing. You should be proud to flip-a-burger, work in a warehouse, or anything else that is legal. You should find pride in the knowledge that you are "making-it" on your own.

2 Peter 1:10 So, dear brothers and sisters, work hard to prove that you really are among those God has called ans chosen. Do these things, and you will never fall away. NLT

America needs to regain this type of thinking if we ever wish to return to the great nation that we once were! I have to agree with Gov. Romney, we have become a nation of those filled with a sense of Entitlement.

Stop acting shocked to hear the truth!