Monday, April 30, 2007

Lutefisk Capital Of The World




Did you know that there is a town in Minnesota named Madison, after Madison, Wisconsin, that is called the Lutefisk capital of the world? Neither did I. It was on the travel channel, the Taste of America show with Mark DeCarlo. And I didn't know that they have a Norsefest with an outhouse race - an outhouse on wheels! Pictured is 'Miss Lutefisk' humor and the outhouse race. Those crazy Minnesotans!

The Madisonians couldn't answer the question: "what does Lutefisk taste like?" And what do you think Mark thought of it? Did he like it or find it disgusting? Answer in comments.

Saturday, April 21, 2007

"Partial-Birth Abortion" Ban Upheld

The Supreme Court upheld a 2003 Congressional ban on intact dilation and evacuation of a fetus. What do you think?


Theresa Bennell
Systems Analyst
"But what if you don't find out until late in the pregnancy that your fetus is doomed to be a total nerd?"


Keith Milan
Gymnastics Coach
"Partial-birth abortion is a horrific practice second only to the grotesque act of sexual intercourse."


Ivan Sarkisian
Respiratory Therapist
"This ban just ruins the whole abortion experience for me."

Silly humor from The Onion

Friday, April 20, 2007

Love Of The Brethren

This is Lauren McCain, one of the slain at Virginia Tech, only a 20 year old Freshman! She was quoted as saying Jesus was the "love of her life" and reading about her, the tears just welled up in my eyes, and something just takes over inside, letting me know there is something inside me that isn't me, it's God, making me love my sister in Christ. It is just amazing. Just think, she was taken away from all of life's troubles and will live in glory now. I'm so jealous. She is definitely a testimony to the godly elements that still live on our College campuses today.

Wednesday, April 18, 2007

Imagine The Pain

of Cho, the killer at Virginia Tech, or the pain of his relatives now after this tragedy. His parents, reportedly have been hospitalized with shock. I imagine Cho was as miserable with the things that were tormenting him, as he was ready to hurt others. His parents probably didn't raise him in a godly, loving home and he was probably isolated from godly influences. He got into the hands of American psychiatrists - whose healing "arts" are Godless - trying to heal the soul and the spirit without God. He was on an American campus, a place that is increasingly Godless.

Dennis Prager, radio talk show host, made the statement that in our society it is easy to be isolated from the conservative stream of thought but be inundated by the liberal one, but not the other way around. At the same time, it is possible to be isolated from the love of Christ and the saving message of the gospel in our society, and to be isolated from God. Oh sure, one may have heard the story of Ted Haggard or seen Jan Crouch on TV, but not really heard a heartfelt gospel message.

As the psalmist David said, "truly thou art a God who hidest thyself oh God of Israel." (passage?) Hard to understand, but Cho did not have Christ revealed to him.

He would have had more chance being exposed to the amazing wonders of people turning to God and mighty miracles in China, where thousands have been turning to Christ.

There is talk about gun control as an answer - ridiculous! More people should be carrying guns. I thought that would be the obvious answer. But aside from that, the answer is not really something that we should "do" now. There is talk about working harder to solve the problem of the rising number of mental health cases on college campuses - not an answer. The rising number of mental health cases is a symptom of a larger problem, but many don't see the problem. God help us.

Hero In The Midst Of Tragedy


Liviu Librescu is a great testimony to the Jewish spirit to be told on the day of solemn remembrance of the Holocaust. He died on that day. Little did I know when I did my last post on Hitler that it was Yom Ha-Shoah, Holocaust Memorial Day, the day the professor blocked the door to protect his students in the worst shooting rampage in American history. What a great story. He survived the holocaust and later escaped from Communist Romania only to end up at an American university at 76 years of age to be a hero to young students at his last breath!

Monday, April 16, 2007

Hitler Basically Inspired By Jihad

Here it is again, a point that was made by the movie Obsession, that Hitler got his inspiration from a Muslim cleric and that he was basically learning Jihad. It is hatred of Jews they have in common, and as the movie made me realize, the Islamo-fascists are our new Hitler! Hatred of Jews spells out hatred of God. That's who they actually hate because one fact remains: the Jews are God's people.

Sunday, April 15, 2007

The Great Global Warming Swindle

Now before you accuse me of having a political belief about global warming, know that I don't know what to believe. And I believe in asking questions and not getting in a frenzy because the world is coming to an end. Here is the perfect answer to An Inconvenient Truth and this documentary, The Great Global Warming Swindle, which if I've done everything right you should be able to watch here, suggests that any warming of the earth may be caused by the sun! Of course! I thought that made so much sense. It also states that scientists who are convinced about man-made global warming have to convince people of their beliefs in order to fund their research.

It states that third-world countries are prevented from development of things like access to electricity by "believers" in global warming because they feel the earth can't stomach any more development. This is unfair and selfish. This means: "We have already polluted the earth, and used the earth's resources for our own ends, you must remain in a crude state and can't progress because there's no more room for you!"

Saturday, April 14, 2007

Abortion Spells Out Double Standard


Partial birth abortion, or just abortion and a teen stabbing her newborn infant (even if 135 times) are in my mind no different, yet here is a frightened teen facing first degree murder charges. What a double standard. Something just goes off in my head when it comes to our judicial system hearing about this story. It reminds me of the story of Adam Bede, set way back in the early nineteenth century in England, when a pretty young girl also kills her infant, under duress. It is interesting how they convict her at this time in England, how they treat this, and to compare it to today. She is given a commuted sentence. At first she is sentenced to death, but since her lover is an aristocrat who has influence on her behalf, instead of death she is sent to Australia with other convicts.

This, by the way is a beautiful story worth reading and seeing. The British did a film version in 1992 of it that is lovely.

I thought when reading the story that surely the sentence was so harsh back then because it was pre-abortion times. Today they wouldn't see it that way. How could the sentence attached to the baby be so much harsher?

In our society, abortion is OK (and is funded by the taxpayer!) partial birth abortion is being fought for, but when a girl who is overweight comes up having a child under all her weight and in a panic stabs the baby repeatedly, she is charged with first degree murder. Wow! I just find that staggering.

Apology to Nonie Darwish

You may notice her name connected to the book Now They Call Me Infidel in an earlier post. I wrote her an e-mail, as she has a website of her own called ArabsforIsrael.com

I directed her to this blog. And after reading her book I realize that she is this amazing person. She is, at last, a Muslim who is temperate in her beliefs.

In my post Muslim Attitude Toward Dogs Says It All, I say some pretty harsh things about Muslims, but I am referring to radical Muslims - Islamo-fascists. I am referring to Muslims who are irrational and harsh themselves, intent on destroying and frustrating all those who don't fit into their belief system. Nonie is Muslim, but not one of these. I am apologizing to her because I sometimes forget that there are those who call themselves Muslim but don't fit the narrow-mindedness that I describe in that post. Although Nonie probably understands that, I just want to make that clear. I have made this new acquaintance - a meaningful one, and I don't want to mess it up.

Friday, April 13, 2007

Hot Cross Buns Are Too Christian For Hospital

Can we put two and two together? There are two articles referring to removing something too "Christian" today in the news, for those seeking a more secular society. One was a hospital banning hot cross buns on Good Friday and the other was the Easter bunny being renamed Peter Rabbit because it was too Christian. And it causes me to think of how many things in our world we owe to our Judeo-Christian roots, but do we know that? D. James Kennedy wrote in What If Jesus Had Never Been Born? about all the ways that Jesus and Christianity have impacted our world. Did you know that hospitals and Universities were founded in the middle ages by the church? Literacy and education for the masses? The abolition of slavery? Modern science? The elevation of women? Inspiration for some of the greatest works of art? The list goes on.

How can we continue to enjoy the many benefits and blessings of the things God has given us if we choke the very source? Will we figure it out finally, but too late? We who enjoy the blessings the most are the ones who are denying the source the most. In third world countries where people don't have these blessings they are running "to the cross" in large numbers.

In Nonie Darwish's book Now They Call Me Infidel (see earlier post) she makes the observation that Muslims in America will say that they enjoy certain privileges and things are OK for them, but she has to show them the things they enjoy are made possible by American rights and privileges that are not guaranteed in Muslim countries and do not originate in Islam. Again she is affirming the Judeo-Christian roots and the blessings offered by them.

Thursday, April 12, 2007

Don Imus' Racial Slur

Now this is ridiculous. Drudge Report had several items related to this story today. First, Don Imus, radio talk show host out of New York city, makes this stupid remark about the Rutger's University women's basketball team, who are black, that they are a bunch of "nappy headed hos." Of course, it was wrong. But then, there are all these reactions and repercussions. A bunch of sponsors decide to pull out of his show. MSNBC decides to drop his show.

The whole world turns against Don Imus. He's got the head of the NAACP crying that he has "violated our community." Oh come on. And what about the lyrics in rap music? What about all the "ho" words there? I can't believe a guy can make one comment and because he's white he can get pummeled to death. Now they are talking about firing him. Obama called for him to be fired. And lily white Hillary, lover of black people, said "I've never wanted to go on his show."

Then, a Pennsylvania DJ got fired for repeating the comments, or, he had people call into his show to repeat them for a "phrase that pays" contest - kind of disrespectful.

Rosie O'Donnell talked about the 'thought police' are coming, and defended Imus. She talked about freedom of speech. I agree with her. Why can't he apologize? There's all this vindictiveness over a few words. When will black people be free of the victim syndrome?

Tuesday, April 10, 2007

Much to their surprise, the Virgins awaiting Muslims

in Heaven were not quite what they expected.
Kingdavid had this on his site, but my sister also sent this to me, so I thought I'd put it on mine too. Isn't it great?!

Saturday, April 07, 2007

Now They Call Me Infidel

Why I Renounced Jihad
For America, Israel, And The War On Terror

This is a book I just finished by Nonie Darwish, an amazing Arabic woman from Egypt, daughter of a "shahid" - a martyr for jihad. She has renounced jihad as the book says, which tells so much. From her childhood she has had an independent mind.

She made her way from living with her mother who was widowed and living independent of a man, to living in America, the land of her dreams. It is great to hear what America means to someone like Nonie. You ought to hear how it is appreciated, for once - truly appreciated! She stands strong against the terrorist mindset and stands for Jews and for Israel.

She has even started a website for Jews called ArabsforIsrael.com. She speaks at colleges every where about her anti-terrorist beliefs. This book is worth reading.

How Does Al Gore Explain This..?

Record-Shattering Cold Threatens Crops
(State College, PA) - A brutally cold surge of arctic air into the eastern half of the United States will easily bring record-low temperatures on Easter morning and could cause significant losses in some of the nation's most prolific agricultural areas.

Friday, April 06, 2007

Resurrection of Jesus

This is from "The Passion Of The Christ." Happy Resurrection everybody!

Global Warming Hasn't Helped Minnesota


I don't know what you believe, but here it is, Friday before Easter and it's Co-0-0-0-0-ld. Cold like it's always been in Minnesota. It's only about 20 degrees in April! Frankly, I have been counting on global warming, thinking that at least in Minnesota we will benefit from it (selfishly.) I have thought that people were moving here because they figured a cold place was safer while the earth was warming. But now, it doesn't look like there is any warming, I'm sorry. And it is surely getting to me. The cold wind blows even into April and I'm sick of it, but I guess it could be worse.

Anyway, if you believe in global warming, come to Minnesota and you will think twice. This is ridiculous.

Peter Gabriel - In Your Eyes (live)

Here is the song to listen to... the "flavor" Gabriel added is Latin. Imagine as you listen to it the whole time he is doing this as a worship to Jesus and not as a love song to a person.

Love Heals Your Heart - Third Day

For Good Friday - this song by the most prolific of Christian musicians in my opinion - every song a novelty. This is one of my favorites. (I am going a little YouTube happy since I figured out how to use my account)

Note: funny thing is singing along with this song I find myself singing "love breaks your heart" because it does. When you love you always risk breaking your heart. I broke my heart loving that cat right there - Tubby, because he's gone now. But the love in this song is God's love, and His love always heals.

Wednesday, April 04, 2007

Bush Refuses To Set Timetable For Withdrawal Of Head From White House Banister


Bush has refused to budge from his position. From The Onion.

Christ Getting In Shape For Second Coming


The Onion Reports, Jesus Christ, Son of God spends each morning trying to attain perfect abdominal definition.

Tuesday, April 03, 2007

For Easter - What would you like to resurrect...

and what would you like to put to death? Think about it. And is the power of Christ's death and resurrection enough for you this Easter?

Resurrection

Monday, April 02, 2007

Rainbow Bridge - A place where pets go when they die

My dear friend from high school, with whom I share a love of animals, just told me about the Rainbow Bridge, so I'm putting it here. I went to this church for a couple of years that seems to have gotten its inspiration from this poem, and from this video in particular. It has a big Jesus and a rainbow on the wall over by 35W near the University of Minnesota and it's called "Lovepower." The people are very tender and older and inspired by the 60's, I believe.

I ended up not going there, just dropping in to visit once in a while, because they were a little wacko and had some weird problem relating to young people, and just played very uninspired, twangy music that I couldn't stand. But they helped me during a difficult time, and I was touched by their rainbows and their love of pets and their "pennies from heaven."

I like the poem because it suggests that animals came from God and therefore will return to God, and you will be with them too if you are going to heaven.

"In Your Eyes"

PETER GABRIEL LYRICS

love I get so lost, sometimes
days pass and this emptiness fills my heart
when I want to run away
I drive off in my car
but whichever way I go
I come back to the place you are

all my instincts, they return
and the grand facade, so soon will burn
without a noise, without my pride
I reach out from the inside

in your eyes
the light the heat
in your eyes
I am complete
in your eyes
I see the doorway to a thousand churches
in your eyes
the resolution of all the fruitless searches
in your eyes
I see the light and the heat
in your eyes
oh, I want to be that complete
I want to touch the light
the heat I see in your eyes

love, I don't like to see so much pain
so much wasted and this moment keeps slipping away
I get so tired of working so hard for our survival
I look to the time with you to keep me awake and alive

and all my instincts, they return
and the grand facade, so soon will burn
without a noise, without my pride
I reach out from the inside

in your eyes
the light the heat
in your eyes
I am complete
in your eyes
I see the doorway to a thousand churches
in your eyes
the resolution of all the fruitless searches
in your eyes
I see the light and the heat
in your eyes
oh, I want to be that complete
I want to touch the light,
the heat I see in your eyes
in your eyes in your eyes
in your eyes in your eyes
in your eyes in your eyes

I always thought that there is absolutely no one you could sing this to but Jesus. But I guess Peter wrote this to a woman. Yet for a long time after I reaffirmed my relationship to Christ I sang this song to Jesus and whenever I hear this played I still think of this as the perfect praise to Him. I introduced this to a group of middle and high school kids in church once. This is one of my all-time favorite songs.