Figures...

Came across this story. I bolded (if that is a word) the more interesting parts.
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AP: NOTTINGHAM, Md. — Elwood "Bunky" Bartlett says a New Age book store made it possible for him to become an overnight multimillionaire.

He and his wife, Denise, were on their way to the shop where he occasionally teaches Wicca and Reiki (RAY'kee) healing when they stopped at a liquor store and bought two $5 Mega Millions tickets for Friday night's estimated $330 million jackpot. On Sunday, he said one ticket was a winner.

"If it wasn't for this place I wouldn't have won the lottery," Bartlett said Sunday at Mystickal Voyage, the New Age shop.

"There's no reason to believe it's not legitimate, but it has to go through security," said Maryland State Lottery Director Buddy Roogow, who said he has spoken with Bartlett.

Bartlett, an accountant from Dundalk, said he made a bargain with the multiple gods associated with his Wiccan beliefs: "You let me win the lottery and I'll teach." Both tickets he purchased had numbers chosen randomly from the computer.

Bartlett had not decided if he will accept his winnings as an annuity or choose the lump sum cash option. The jackpot could get larger once ticket sales are tallied, Roogow said, but the lump sum payment would be at least $48.7 million, or about $32 million after taxes.

According to preliminary calculations, each ticket would be worth about $82 million if the prize were taken in 26 annual payments.

Bartlett said the money won't change him, although he plans to invest in Mystickal Voyage. "I'm going to live my life like I have been," he said.

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I am sure the "multiple gods" (or demons) are thrilled. What is truly sad is that because of this, he will continue in his beliefs because he will think they are validated. Praying to demons can have results. Just keep this difference in mind. What God does for a person is the best possible thing (good or bad). He has a set plan for each of us that is to help us. Demons and Satan have one goal in mind, get your focus off the true God. They may promise you things, but he is the Father of Lies and could care less about your best interest. Not trying to be preachy, just felt like I needed to say it.

The Mom We All Wished For

ONTARIO, Calif. — An 8-month-old boy has died after his mother told police she accidentally cleaned his nose with a cotton swab used earlier to clean a methamphetamine pipe.

Samuel Reta of Ontario was declared dead Friday at Loma Linda University Medical Center, according to the San Bernardino County Coroner's office.

Reta had been in a coma since police responding to a child-not-breathing emergency call early Thursday found him in full cardiac arrest. The baby also has a fractured skull, broken arm and pneumonia, police said.

Elizabeth Reta, 27, was arrested Thursday and booked for investigation of felony child abuse.

Her boyfriend Juan Antonio Sanchez Jr., who surrendered to police later that night, was also arrested on suspicion of abusing the child, officials said.

It was not immediately known if Reta and Sanchez faced additional charges now that they boy had died, police Sgt. Joseph Giallo said Monday.

Reta had told police she gave the baby a bath, and then used the cotton swab to clean his nose because it was itching, police said. She said she didn't know the swab had been used to clean a methamphetamine pipe.

It wasn't clear when the baby suffered the broken bones. Police said some of the injuries may be the result of Sanchez's attempt to rouse the baby from his seizure.

Colorado Student Files Lawsuit Over Commencement Speech That Mentioned Jesus

AP DENVER — A student who said she was told she wouldn't get her diploma unless she apologized for a commencement speech in which she mentioned Jesus has filed a lawsuit alleging her free speech rights were violated.

The school district contends its actions were "constitutionally appropriate."

Erica Corder was one of 15 valedictorians at Lewis-Palmer High School in 2006. All were invited to speak for 30 seconds at the graduation ceremony. When it was Corder's turn, she encouraged the audience to get to know Jesus Christ.

Corder had not included those remarks during rehearsals.

Corder's lawsuit, filed Monday in U.S. District Court, said Principal Mark Brewer told her to prepare a public apology or she would not receive her diploma. She was still allowed to graduate.

The lawsuit said Brewer would not give Corder her diploma until she included a sentence saying, "I realize that, had I asked ahead of time, I would not have been allowed to say what I did." Corder received her diploma after complying.

The school district released a statement Wednesday saying officials reviewed Corder's case when it happened in 2006 and also met several times with Corder and her parents.

"While we are disappointed that this matter has resulted in litigation, we are confident that all actions taken by school officials were constitutionally appropriate," the statement said. "As a result, we intend to vigorously defend the claims. Beyond that, it is the district's policy not to comment on pending litigation."

Brewer, who now works for Douglas County schools, declined to comment Wednesday.

Corder is represented by attorneys affiliated with Liberty Counsel, an Orlando, Fla.-based group that says it is dedicated to advancing religious freedom.

Heroes: Season 2

Just a quick preview for the second season of Heroes.



If you missed season one, be sure to grab the DVD set!

Love that Triple-Pane Action!

We finally have our new windows installed! That should be it on major 'repairs' to our new home for a while. I felt bad for the guy doing them. We had nine windows replaced and he was all by himself doing the job. His help had called in sick. He got here around nine on Friday and left after six. He was able to take out all the windows and put the new ones in.

He came back Saturday at eight and worked till about 5:30 installing the trim inside and out as well as caulking and all that stuff. Not bad work really for one person. I was quite impressed with Newpro. They cleaned up everything nicely, cut some wood for me to use on a different project, scrubbed the windows down before leaving...all that good stuff. It is nice to be able to lock the windows now as well as not have every bug of the night sky come in to mate with our lights. It's also nice in the bathroom - we don't have ventilation in there so it can be rather hot after a shower and of course the other more obvious problem. The window in there before wouldn't stay open. I can tell a huge difference in the whole house as far as temperature goes. All that to say it was money well spent...or borrowed, whatever.

The only real snag was having to take our A/C out. I took it out Thursday night which wasn't a problem. We hadn't used it for almost a week because it had been in the 60's. Friday was 80's...warm but bearable. Saturday however was in the upper 90's. It was nasty hot in here (and nothing like a 30 degree temperature jump to make you sick FYI). So by the time the guy left, Jennifer was more than ready for me to put the A/C back in. One look told me we had a problem I didn't want to say out loud. Yep - wouldn't fit in the window anymore. Yes it is the same size window, but I think the sill or some other part raises up high...whatever the problem, the unit was now too tall to fit in the window.

Now Jennifer and I never really have fights. If we do they last maybe 5 minutes before one of us laughs. This basically sent *everyone* off the deep end. Let's just say it was my fault that I didn't predict the future and I do take full responsibility for that. We went to our corners for a while and I went to work on a solution. I ended up putting the A/C at the dining room window. Not the ideal location, but it does work. Actually it was a better fit there, easier to install and is less of an eye sore for the living room as well as curb appeal. Once the cool air was flowing again and the furniture was put back in place, *everyone* was happy again.

All in all a loooong weekend, but things look nice now!

I love the comic strip "Zits". I started reading it at Adams & Coker and then asked Santa for the book collections after we moved here. Anyway, I came across one I wanted to share. This is also the last week of summer camp at work. Things will go back to normal finally next week. My final semester begins September 5! I ordered my books on Amazon and all too late realized I didn't change my default shipping address :(

Hope everyone has a great week!

Sorry Tyler, TX

Just read a very shocking article reporting that the brilliantly created reality FOX show Anchor Woman would be canceled after only one airing. I know, I know - it's very upsetting and most of us won't be able to sleep at night. I mean seriously, what are these people thinking? A woman who has no acting much less anchoring (that a word?) experience gets a job at a struggling news station in Tyler, TX. Maybe the woman had nothing to lose, but I have to figure that it would harm the station more than help it. I would find it hard to take them seriously afterwards.

It all works out though. I think Tyler is better off with out this show. No offense (because they do this in every town) but the people they spoke with off the street weren't exactly the brightest in the box. I know Tyler is not a hick town, but FOX was advertising it like it was. Saves me a lot of heat at work and school too. Didn't want to get into any fights defending family and friends (though I would have if need be).

Speaking of getting into fights - I had an alteration at work this week with a very tall man. This guy, who will go unnamed, works at the same place I do with the older children (I am with kindergarten). We have two buses at work: one has a CD player/radio the other does not. Whoever the site coordinator is that day tells everyone which bus to get on. This particular day we got the "fun" bus. I use quotes because quite honestly I'd rather the none radio bus. I generally have to find a happy place when the radio is involved. Scary some of the songs these young children know and even scarier the dance moves they do, but that is a different post.

Anywho, as we were loading up to leave and head back from our trip, this co-worker began yelling at me for getting on the bus with the radio. Literally yelling and in front of all the students (which is a pet peeve of mine). He kept saying all this stuff about us not being fair and that our kids always get the bus (which we hadn't in over a week). I calmly told him that the boss man told us to get on this bus and he should talk to him. This really set him off. He began saying that this wasn't about the boss and it was about me and him and the fact that I am not fair. Now in print, this seems like a fairly simple conversation, but it was anything but. This guy was not going to listen to reason, he wanted his way or nothing and was basically trying intimidate me. I don't get angry very easily, but I was set off this day. Probably because I was being accused for no reason and he wouldn't listen. I finally walked away and then he began yelling at other teachers about me.

As I said this guy is tall. He is a professional basketball player (though not pro) and has played for the Harlem Globetrotters. I think I reach his mid chest region. No teaching experience, but his agent (seriously) got him the job here. He never follows the rules the rest of the teachers have to and he also finds screaming in the face of children and threatening them with jail time a good teaching method (he makes most of the kids cry which gets them yelled at more). I figured if it came down to throws, I'd make a punch for the crotch which is near my shoulder and then run. Remember kids, you don't have to run the fastest...you just can't be the slowest.

We're getting our windows replaced today so I am hanging in the basement. Pray that the guy finishes today. He said it may take till tomorrow (his help is sick) but I would love for Jennifer's sake for it to be finished today. The noise is quite amplified down here. I may take some Ambien to make it through the bulk of the day. Joking. Or am I?

More to come.

Pastors and Pews Conference: Huckabee

Stole this from my best friend Bryan's blog. Glad to be able to share it with everyone. I know it's long, but at least listen to the first 2 or so minutes. You'll quickly understand why I support this man for President.



PS - I have finally changed my background colors again. As excited as I was for the Spurs to win again, it is time to turn my attention to the 49ers upcoming season.

Movie Previews

This seems to be the new norm in Robert's Land: political posts followed by a movie teaser post. 10 hour days = lack of creativity. Anywho, the last one looks really good and I hope to see it before little Jacob arrives.

1-18-08


Opens 01-18-08
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National Treasure: Book of Secrets



Opens 12-21-07
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I Am Legend



Opens 12-14-07

Huckabee Suprise!!

Romney Wins, as Huckabee Takes Second in Iowa Poll (Update1)
By Hans Nichols

Aug. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Mitt Romney, the former governor of Massachusetts, won the Iowa straw poll, securing his status as the leading Republican in a state that has dashed the ambitions of many would-be presidents.

``This important victory sends a signal to grassroots Republican activists across the country that we are working hard to earn their support,'' said Romney, who received 4,516 of the 14,302 ballots cast, for 31 percent.

He was followed by former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, who secured a surprising 2,587 votes, at 18 percent. Senator Sam Brownback of Kansas came in third place, with 2,197 votes at 15 percent.

With former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and Arizona Senator John McCain skipping the event, and Romney the presumed winner, the race was largely about who would come in second.

``For all practical purposes, we won the Iowa straw poll,'' Huckabee said. ``No one gets more mileage for their money,'' he said, referring to his shoestring campaign.

Brownback, Huckabee's main competitor for second place, had a more organized Ames operation, complete an air-conditioned tent for his supporters. By contrast, Huckabee's effort was a ragtag affair in the sweltering heat. His campaign could only afford to purchase 1,800 tickets, far fewer than he needed to come in second.

Early Indication
In fourth place was Representative Tom Tancredo of Colorado at 13 percent, followed by Representative Ron Paul of Texas at 9 percent and former Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson at 7 percent. Representative Duncan Hunter of California, Giuliani, McCain and Fred Thompson all received a little over 1 percent.

Part political rally, part summer festival, part fund- raiser, the event on the campus of Iowa State University won't award any of the delegates that will determine the 2008 Republican presidential nominee. Nonetheless, it gives an early indication of Iowa Republican sentiment before the state caucuses traditionally held in January, mainly by determining who leaves the stage.

All week, analysts and campaign advisers have predicted that the event in Ames, Iowa, would winnow the crowded field of nine candidates. Days after the 1999 contest, Republican Senators Elizabeth Dole and Lamar Alexander and former Vice President Dan Quayle all ended their quests.

Romney had a distinct advantage in cash and organization, having raised the most money among all the Republican presidential candidates this year. The money helped Romney blanket Iowa with advertising. It also bought plenty of the $35 tickets needed for each supporter to vote and pay for buses to get them to Ames.

A strong showing in Ames doesn't guarantee success in the delegate-selection caucus, traditionally the first contest in the presidential nomination race. In 1996, then-Senator Phil Gramm of Texas tied fellow Senator Bob Dole of Kansas in the straw poll, only to finish fifth at the caucus in January. Dole went on to win the Republican nomination.

In 1979, George H.W. Bush, the president's father, won the straw poll, only to lose the nomination to Ronald Reagan, who went on to win the presidency.

To contact the reporter on this story: Hans Nichols in Ames, Iowa, at Hnichols2@bloomberg.net . Last Updated: August 11, 2007 23:26 EDT

My Favorite Comedian - Brian Regan

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Brief Update

Just a quick update since I see that people are checking in often.

We returned from our vacation in Maine with Jennifer's parent's last week. It was good time and I have plenty of pictures that I will share later this week. I am still going through them and organizing. I threw in one to tide you all over.

We closed on our new home a week ago. We are working hard getting it cleaned up before we officially move in. I have been busy painting the basement all weekend. Next up is the bedroom, then possibly the baby's room. House warming gifts are welcome ;)

Speaking of the baby, we found out Friday that we are having a boy! Very exciting! Now we can finally register and all that fun stuff!

Finally, I wanted to post the new website for Mike Huckabee. I spoke of him a while back. He is the former Governor of Arkansas and a real stand up, Christian man who is truly humble and an overall good guy. He is the one I always bring up and people will respond with, "who?" He is quite possibly the best candidate out there for President of the United States. One of the best things he says regards pro-life. He believes that pro-life isn't just about protecting the baby in the womb. He wants us to be pro-life through out the child's life...in education, health and so on. Good point. This is one of the first candidates that I have found myself passionate about and interested in doing what I can to help. Please visit his website at http://www.mikehuckabee.com/

Check back soon for all our vacation pictures!

House (redux)

A few posts back I blogged the trailer poster for House, the upcoming film based on the book by Ted Dekker and Frank Peretti. I came across something even better today.



House opens October 2007.
Hope everyone has a great 4th of July!

The Dark Knight

Seeing as how I had nothing better to do today after being released from the ER at 2am Sunday morning, I spent some of today surfing the web. I checked into the sequel to Batman Begins and was able to find a picture of the movie's villian The Joker (played by Heath Ledger). While Jack Nicholson is a great actor, I wasn't crazy about his take on The Joker. Hopefully Heath will play the guy with a more truely insane, murdering, physcopath take. The picture does make him look pretty spooky. The Dark Knight opens July 18, 2008.

Coming this December

Now that the word is officially and fully out, I can finally post a picture to all my loyal readers. Of course it is kind of a mute (or is it moot) point since my loyal readers involve two people that already know this news. Oh well.

This pic was taken at 10 weeks (we'll be at 12 this week). Due date is at the end of December!

Oh yeah, one more thing. Go Spurs (thus the color change)!

A (long) Bit of Everything

So this will be pretty random stuff. More of a collection of things I noticed or have found interesting lately. First off is the Presidential Election this November. Of course it really isn't till next year, but it sure seems like it should be this year doesn't it? All the coverage, debates and I have even seen campaign commercials. Insane. It does beg the question, who will you vote for? I am pretty much conservative. I say "pretty much" simply because there are some things I may disagree with, but overall I agree. The problem is that most of the Republican candidates are against some of the more traditional conservative values, the most prominent in my mind being the family, pro-life, and stem cell research.

If I had to vote today, the only candidate I really dig is Mike Huckabee. This seems like a good guy with good values and ideas. I listened to a lengthy interview with him the other day on 1150 AM WTTT and liked everything he had to say. The problem here is that some where along the way the Presidential campaign has turned into a popularity contest of sorts, so names like Giuliani, McCain, Clinton and Obama have more clout than people who actually have plans and beliefs. We live in a fickle society that will vote blindly. People will vote for a person they know nothing about. One needs look no further than the November elections for proof. People went all Democrat because they didn't like the war, but they knew nothing about the person or what else they would do in power. All that too say a good guy like Huckabee won't make it far because no one knows him. Sad since he may be the best to offer right now.

This leads me to a second thought. I love listening to Sean Hannity on the above mentioned station on my way home from work. Today he brought up a great point. Going off of the President's speech today regarding Iran, he discussed the face that this summer will be vital for Iraq. He then went on to read an article written by a "liberal media" reporter that actually states that things are improving in Iraq (in one of the more violent provinces). The tribes there apparently became fed up with the violence and began working together with Iraqi and American forces and the tide has begun to turn there. This brought up the question what will the media and the Democrats do if America and Iraq begin winning this war? Very interesting to think about.

This goes into my next tidbit (I love flowing). I am reading an excellent book by Joel Rosenberg titled "The Copper Scroll". I actually blogged another book by this guy last June (Ezekiel Option). To quote myself, "the author has a knack for writing fiction which turns to truth. In his first hit novel, "The Last Jihad", he wrote of a hijacked jet on a kamikaze mission into an American city. No biggie right? Except that he wrote it nine months before 9/11. In the same book, an American President finds himself at war with Saddam Hussein over terrorism and WMD's. The book was published 5 months before the war in Iraq.His second novel, "The Last Days", opens with the death of Yasser Arafat...Thirteen months before the man's actual death." An excerpt from the same book wrote about terrorist coming into the U.S. through Canada. Again he wrote this before it occurred last year. In "Ezekiel Option" Iran vows to destroy Israel and teams ups with Russia. The day to book came out Iran elected a new president who vowed to accelerate their nuclear program and later he promised to "wipe Israel off the earth." 2 months after that Russia agreed to sell Iran 1 billion worth of "fighter jets, missiles and naval warships." Again I say insane. Man is an out standing Christian author. His fiction is so intriguing, but real enough that it could (and has) actually happen.

One part of the book that really made me think was mention of the Antichrist. On page 156 a character says, "Since nobody knows when Jesus is going to return-Jesus said even He didn't know; He said only His Father knew- that would mean that Satan doesn't know either. Which means Satan has always had to be prepared for any eventuality. That means that for almost two thousand years, he's had to have at least one Antichrist on the earth, in position, ready to go, in every generation since the Resurrection. Which is why there have been so many evil dictators throughout history. So there has to be someone out there, right now, walking around the planet at this very minute. Waiting. Preparing. Plotting. It could be somebody you know." I have never thought of it that way, but it makes sense.

Finally, I funny quote from this week's Sports Illustrated. Shaquille O'Neal sad of someone (coach, player, owner?), "Sam is an idiot. I-D-O-U-T, idiot." At least he can make free throws. Oh wait, he can't. Spurs rule.

There we go. The long awaited update for Robert's Land. More to come later. Enjoy your weekend.

Update

I realize I haven't updated this site in quite sometime. I promise I will do that soon. School is officially out for the summer and I am just trying to settle into a new schedule. Sooo I will update this blog soon enough. Though technically, this in itself would be an update so consider yourself updated. My job here is done.

Found this poster online for the upcoming movie "House" based on the best selling book by Christian author Ted Dekker. Should be good!

I caught the Red Fever

Today, we went to our very first Red Sox game. I have never been a huge baseball fan. I cheered for the Houston Astros and would keep track of their wins when they made the playoffs. Watched maybe one or two games when they were in the World Series a few years back (though I was moving half way across the Nation then). I have been to games at the Astro Dome, the Texas Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, and Coors Field (Colorado Rockies).

However, this year I have become very excited about the Red Sox. Maybe it is because we are surrounded by Red Sox news and a lot of hype. Maybe it is because cheering for the Red Sox is really exciting. Either way, I have been keeping up with them through spring training and their season. I even bunkered down in a classroom that wasn't being used at college and got the game to project on the board just to watch Dice-K pitch.

When my sister and brother-in-law came out this past August, we went by Fenway which was cool in itself. Going to an actual game was an amazing experience (right up there with getting to go see Les Miserables). The crowd, the fans, the drunk slurs, people saying a player "sucks" and then cheering for him in a 30 second span, and the game itself...it was all a blast. One other reason it may have been so fun was the view. Everyone has said that there are no bad seats at Fenway. I'd have to agree with that. Our seats were in right field, maybe 10 rows away from the field, but even the "nose bleeds" are not that far up. Normally, I am so far away from the action, I couldn't tell if someone was up to bat, much less who it was. It was a little chilly, but it wasn't too big of a deal. I found it kind of funny since the last time I went to a game with my best friend Bryan was wicked hot. One day I will go to a temperature friendly game.

Curt Schilling had a great game. He has come back pretty well after falling flat in the season opener. He pitched all but one inning. David Ortiz totaled 4 R.B.I.'s after hitting a homer in the 8th that put the game out of reach. Soxs beat Anheim 8 to 0. No angels in the outfield today.

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New Pictures!

I finally got some pictures posted in my Yahoo! Album. To see a few Easter pics click here. No, Jen didn't get jacked in the pic department. We were experiementing with the camera. See if you can figure out how.

To see our pictures from our trip to Jackson, New Hampshire this past month, click here.

Hope you all had a great Easter!

Heaven's Champion

There are so many things I could write for Easter. It is my favorite day of the year and I take joy in thinking of what it means. It is more than 'just another day', but a time in which I am able to deeply reflect on the salvation that was given to me (and anyone else who wishes to accept it through belief in Christ...see previous post) through Jesus' death and resurrection.

I have been reading a book titled "Heaven" by Randy Alcorn. You can guess the main topic I imagine, but he has opened my eyes to the amazing depth of the Resurrection. His victory over death not only broke the hold that the curse of sin has on mankind, but also on all of creation. At the Resurrection, the entire universe will be renewed. Christ's sacrifice is beyond mind blowing.

My words can not at this time accurately express my gratitude and joy in the gift of grace. There are numerous songs though that cause my spirit to swell with excitement. This is Easter, I thought I would share them with you.

Beautiful Savior (Casting Crowns)
All my days I will sing the song of gladness
Give my praise to the fountain of delights
For in my helplessness, you hear my cry
And waves of mercy poured down on my life

Beautiful Savior, wonderful counselor
Clothed in majesty, Lord of history
You're the way, the truth and the life
Star of the morning, glorious in holiness
You're the risen one, heaven's champion
And you reign, you reign
Over all

I will trust in the cross of my Redeemer
I will sing of the lamb that never fails
Of sins forgiven
Of conscience cleared
Of death defeated and life without end

Beautiful Savior, wonderful counselor
Clothed in majesty, Lord of history
You're the way, the truth and the life
Star of the morning, glorious in holiness
You're the risen one, heaven's champion
And you reign, you reign
Over all

Beautiful Beautiful Savior
Wonderful counselor, beautiful risen one

I long to be where the praise is never ending
Yearn to the will where the glory never fades
Where countless worshippers sing one song
And the voices of the nations
Sing worthy, worthy, worthy
Worthy beautiful beautiful one
Jesus you are worthy, beautiful, beautiful one
Jesus you're worthy, beautiful, beautiful one
You are worthy beautiful risen one

Amazing Grace/My Chains are Gone (Chris Tomlin)
Amazing grace
How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost, but now I’m found
Was blind, but now I see

‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed

My chains are gone
I’ve been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love, amazing grace

The Lord has promised good to me
His word my hope secures
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures

My chains are gone
I’ve been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love, amazing grace

The earth shall soon dissolve like snow
The sun forbear to shine
But, God who called me here below
Will be forever mine
Will be forever mine
You are forever mine

And Now My Lifesong Sings (Casting Crowns)
I once was lost, but now I'm found
I once was lost, but now I'm found
So far away, but I'm home now
I once was lost, but now I'm found
And now my lifesong sings

I once was blind, but now I see
I once was blind, but now I see
I don't know how, but when He touched me
I once was blind, but now I see

And now my lifesong sings
And now my lifesong sings
And now my lifesong sings

I once was dead, but now I live
I once was dead, but now I live
Now my life to You I give
Now my life to You I give
Now my life to You I give

Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Let my lifesong sing to You
REPEAT 3x

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Good Friday

This week at the school I work at, I made metnion of the fact that they were closed on Good Friday. A man overheard me and stated, "Ah a day off. Thank God for the Catholics."

Another woman who is a teacher stated that she wasn't off since the school doesn't celebrate Jewish holidays, it can't celebrate "Catholic holidays".

If I hadn't already insulted the first man awhile back by stating I moved here to help with a church (and if I thought about it at that moment instead of two hours later) I would have told him to simply thank God for Good Friday. It was God who sent His son Jesus down to die for our sins and offer us all redemption and forgiveness of our sins (see previous post for more information there).

So today, be sure to take a moment and reflect on what it all means. It's not about a day off by any means (cause I am working too!). It's about your soul.

Hopefully i will have some time to write one more post for my favorite "holiday" of the year.