Deep Thoughts

Last post I had thought that maybe getting to this once a week would be good for a while. Alas, I think it's been a couple of weeks. We've been busy, but I have to confess that that is really not the reason that I have neglected posting.

For those of you that don't know, my house follows things politic closely and with great interest. I carefully have avoided that subject....well, 'cause you know, religion and politics...those subjects that should be avoided in mixed company. That said, I feel myself slipping into commentary and so, I have avoided blogging at all.

I have been so bothered by so many things we have been hearing. Both "sides" have been harsh and both sides have been spending more than we have. I have been reminded of Ron Blue's testimony before Congress years ago of how to become wealthy. Spend less than you make and do it for a long time. I have also thought about freedom a lot and what it means. I feel less free than I did even ten or fifteen years ago. Maybe I'm more aware or maybe I really am less free.

We have talked at home about how there is really only one answer. It all comes down to a heart issue. That's why our forefathers set up our government the way they did. That's also why they knew that a democracy would be doomed to fail as soon as its people lose their moral compass.

I have been fascinated by a group of moms that have been on Glenn Beck's program. They feel that they need to protect their children. From what? So many things. It felt like they want to protect them from lies and liars. They were concerned about history not being taught and children being taught world views than their own. They are getting out and speaking truth as they believe it to be.

And then this morning, Steve Brown spoke at church. If you've never heard him, he has the most incredible deep baritone voice. I love to hear that voice, but more importantly, I love to hear him teach. This morning, I think I heard the best sermon I have ever heard. Ever. Period. He said all things that I have been mulling over and trying to make sense of for the past weeks and even months. Things I knew, but not all put together. Explanations about what is going on in our world today. If you ever listen to podcasts, this is one I would highly, highly (overkill to say highly again?) recommend. The bottomline is that there is absolute Truth. If you don't believe it, it changes your worldview and your view about white lies....and deep, dark lies. It also means that your agenda means more than truth. Granted, we all have agendas, but without truth agendas become crazy dangerous. It was profound and enlightening. It also brought peace because there is One who has a plan, even if I hate am not crazy about it.

You can catch it at iTunes under Perimeter Church. It would have today's date (October 4th) on it. I really recommend it. If you can't find it, let me know because I will get you a CD of it. It was that good.

I'm curious now how I will see Guatemala next week. I'm going to blog from there so stay tuned.