Sometimes people say my comments are absurd ....and often that is intentional. I like to establish common ground ...something we can both agree upon (as being absurd).

The fact is, I often think some of your comments are absurd ...so I string out the absurdities, and if you cannot connect the dots, then I will pray for you. The truth is, that offends some people ...thinking that I would insinuate that you reason wrongly, while you think I am the one who needs help or prayer.

I personally feel we all need help ...because we all sin.

Each day we are consumed by the world around us, so don't be offended, as it is just 'in-(the)sin-(yo)u-ate'. And in what I eat ...not literal food, but food for thought. The Bible is best for us to digest. We all need God's help ...whether we admit it, or not!!

One of the absurd things that people gravitate to is this concept of climate change. If a polar bear feels his ice is shrinking around him ...he usually realizes this has happened before in his lifetime.

And he deals with it ...he doesn't consider going to Antarctica where there's always ice, because he's not bipolar.

And variations in a polar bear's floaties does not mean he needs cataract surgery ...nor does it mean our clean water or clean air will be affected, which I also care about. But, how arrogant is it to think we can save the earth?? In Iraq, because we have not done enough to stop ISIS, they are setting oil fields on fire. How far back does that set you on climate change?? I feel God has that under control. If we read the Book of Revelation, Chapter 21, God says He will give us a new heaven and a new earth. I'm not going to tell God, "No thanks ...I got this one! You can just relax!"

This began as a message appropriate for this time of year ...being now, December 19th.  I was reading the news, and just happened to come across the 'complaint of the day' .  There are those who want to take the 'Christ' out of Christmas ...and by the way, 'Christ' means the 'Anointed One', anointed by God.  Next will the word 'holiday' be contested because it has the word 'holy' in it??  Oh, wait, we've already did much to take the holy out!

I have to post a warning. What many of you refer to as the 'Holiday' ...like I said, often seems less than 'holy', and we know people also feel stress this time of year, so I'm just warning everyone that the increased magnitude of my humor (or perceived lack of it) may seem to fall into that category. If you feel I've reached a critical state, you may call to make an appointment for me to get help ...but, all others, who likely have already been infected, please read on:

 It has become a concern of mine ...that the air pollution has hit a crisis level, so much so, that the dirty air has caused storks to cough. You can see where this is going, but as it pains me to continue, I must expose the danger.  The coughing causes the stork to open its mouth, therefore losing its grip on the baby bundle. And even if the stork can refrain from coughing, the slimy soot alone can cause the bundle of joy to slip from its beak. 

Now, if you say you don't believe that storks deliver babies, I'm not going to respond by saying, "What!! You mean to tell me you don't care about air pollution?" 

Nor am I going to accuse you, "What!! You don't care about babies!?!" 

There are so many things to focus on that I think are important (inclusive of focusing on the degree to which we believe in Jesus) ...and I was just citing an example, as I heard it that day.  How dare I say it ...but, here goes, "Personally I don't fear Climate Change."  I can think of three main responses to what I've just admitted: #1) You can join me in realizing that it all has to do with what data and which scientists (or politicians) we listen to.  #2) You can be outraged by my perceived insensitivity, coupled with my heightened ignorance on the subject ...at which point you may feel I have to be immediately corrected.

  Or 

#3) You assumed the second response as being true, yet you are not outraged, nor are you even mildly agitated, as you feel I am merely deprived of clear understanding. 

It seems that over and over again, when I mention my view on Climate Change ...what is asked of me, is whether I'm against clean water and clean air. 

Many assumptions can be drawn, but let's clear the air and not water down what is really being said ...and that statement is way more relevant when it comes to how we view the Bible. Things were being watered down, and that's the reason God caused a Flood during Noah's time. And over a couple thousand years later, when things were once again very problematic, the air was filled with angelic praise to announce the birth of Jesus, "Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth, good will toward mankind!!" Do we stand merely by a political agenda? 

No, we do not!!  

And I appreciate all the contributions, not for my campaign (because I don't have one, as it is not my victory ...though I do benefit greatly from the victory, and also the benefit is not mine alone), but for the contributions to an important conversation, I thank you. Businesses use terms like agenda, and appointments ...and it can be rather cumbersome and a drudgery.  Yet, God means business ...and it is a joy to certainly celebrate the victory Jesus won for us.

It's great that we can focus foremost on what God stands for (whether our politicians do, or not)??

Truth is not a matter of perspective ...but, our attitude is. 

The truth is, I was thinking how poorly the road crews were doing with plowing the side roads in my area. Then I realized how smoothly my ride was, down a road that was recently filled with potholes. They were now filled with snow ...and I was thankful for the roads crews not plowing the road. 

I don't always understand God either, and there are moments I lose focus and don't appear as thankful as I could be. I know those who feel God isn't really currently doing anything in our lives ...but would they also assume the devil isn't impacting our world. I pray to God, and even when I feel like that flake in a hole ...when I pray, my life goes smoother.  

If others observe me as only a smooth talker, and to ride with me is rather bumpy ...well, I realize it is not always smooth, but imagine how bumpy it could be if not for a healthy perspective.  And seeking out God in prayer makes my understanding and coping smoother.

We all need God's help ...whether we admit it, or not!!

And seeking out God, includes setting aside time to consider what the day has in store for us, and asking Him ...in prayer.