WANTED: Men Willing to Stand in the Gap

Imagine if we as men took the energy generated at rallies like these and brought them into our churches and into our communities, families and homes. There are sparks around this nation, but what if there was a great wildfire of revival across our land? What if men of God said I want the things of Heaven more than the things of this world. We are so consumed with material things than we are with spiritual. Ask yourself if you put as much energy to your work or vacation time than you do with your quiet time. I am not saying we shouldn't have nice things or go on vacations, but I have found attendance is a lot higher at a church picnic than on a prayer vigil. And prayer is the power and foundation of the body of Christ. Remember when Jesus asked Peter and Co. to pray for Him, while Jesus went alone to talk to God? The boys went and napped, while Jesus poured out his soul in prayer. Why is it so easy to share with a stranger about a fishing or hunting trip, than to share the Gospel? Which has more value? My heart's desire is to find like minded men. Men who are sold out, on fire for Jesus Christ. Men who are willing to commit to prayer and let themselves be transparent. Allowing other men to come into their lives and hold each other accountable. I have seen it work. It requires trust, time and commitment. The last is severely lacking in the church today. Ladies you have it down. Women's studies around the country are thriving. Guys, you want to know why? The ladies are willing to open up and reveal their inner most pains and struggles. They also share their inner most desires and joys. Guys the key here is, they open up. They commit to each other and share. Men we need to be willing to share.

Men, the Bible has ordained us to be leaders of the home as Christ is head of the Body. We are not to lord it over our wives like some victorian ogre, but with love and example. To shower our wives with agape love. But we need each other guys. To finishes the race that God has set us in. We need to pick up our brothers when they fall, not knock them down or run them over. We need to love on each other, to make sure no one is left behind. That the love of Christ is shared with everyone along the way. Guys ask yourselves this one question:

"Am I willing to to stand in the gap, sacrifice some time and help my brothers iun Christ finish the race?"

Guys if we are, then the gates of Hell will shudder and Satan will cower in his evil pit.

Guys help raise the standard for Jesus and join or even start a Men's fellowship in your church today. God Bless.

When Did "tipping" Become Mandatory

Forgive me Andy Rooney, I heard you speak on this topic and I cannot help it. The point needs to be restated. You go to a nice restaurant and you are inflicted with the waitress from Hades. Service is slow, rude or even not there and the waitstaff is expecting a tip? I say no. Where in the constitution does it say Thou wilt tip the waitstaff? No where! Tipping, in my opinion, should go to those who deserve it. It should go to those who go above and beyond the expected. After all, they are paid by their employer do complete the very task we patrons are asking them to do. The task being to bring us our food the way we ordered it. It's the extras that should be rewarded. Prompt service, pleasant attitude, attention to the needs of meal. Why should we be obligated to pay a tip? Some eateries even put the charge for a tip on the bill. This is outrageous in my book. I say if you as a waiter or waitress want a tip: then earn it! Give me the extra attention. Check in on me during the meal. "Is there anything I can get you sir?", can go along way with me. God help you if should forget to tip one of these folks, you just might be run out of town.

What about buffets? Should you be expected to tip a waitress at a Sizzler or "All You Can Eat"?
I mean you are serving yourself. Again, if you receive extra service from the waitstaff, sure. But, no one helps you then I say no.

Remember the days when ladies like those pictured new what good service meant? They were gracious, ready and able to serve your dining needs. The smiled and you were treated with respect. These ladies new the way to a good tip.

The Cause of the Current Crisis in the Middle East

Ladies and Gentleman,

I present to you the face of evil. This nut preaches the total destruction of Israel. He is currently using those homicidal thugs of Hamas. He threatens the U.S. that if we try to stop his regime from obtaining nuclear missiles, he will cut off the west's supply of oil. I say let these man and his cohorts choke on their oil. This man is a blemish on the earth. His mantra is hatred and death. I say we engrave it on his tombstone.
This man and others like do not want peace with Israel, they want Israel totally annihilated. You give the PLO an inch, they take a mile. You give them Gaza, they want Jerusalem. You give Syria a place on the planet they start firing missiles into down Israel. This man needs to be removed from office, just like Saddam was. If this guy wants missiles, we should send him some. Right down the middle of his imperial office. Courtesy of one of our Naval Ships.

And if one more Democrat starts talking trash about Israel, maybe they should take a vacation trip to Israel and see for themselves why Israel is responding like they are.

God Bless the Holy Land, God Bless Israel.

Why Do Friends Have to Move Away

This may seem like an odd post to some, but to those who know me you know it's from my heart. I realize that there are times in our live when freinds will move away. You invest your heart into a relationship, then that freind or family of friends just up an move away. I hurts when good friends move. This is happening in my area and I feel real pain inside me. I don't want these folks too move. They are a good family, with a lot to offer this community. He has a great sense of humor and is a musician sent from Heaven above. His wife has a voice like an angel. Their 2 daughters are joy to be around. One of them is good friends with my daughter. They are in the same Sunday school class. The youngest daughter is just learning how to walk, and folks she is a climber. My friend's wife is very good with the kids. For the past few years, ever since we have been attending the church, she has been directing the kids in their plays. She is a fantastic director. I don't mean to get mushy on you folks, but I am selfish. I don't want them to leave. I have been praying for over a month now, that God would keep this family here. I am beginning to think God has other plans. I was just getting to "really" know them. This a young couple who inspire me and my family everytime they sang worship together. I don't want them to leave.

If you know me, you know I love to yuk it up, as much as the next guy. Right now I have never been more serious. Pleae don't leave AKLIGHT and family.

God Bless You

P.S. :
Before those of you who think I don't know write in: I realize there may other times down the road where we can meet up again, but I am being selfish right now! God is working in my heart and in time I will get over it, but right now I don't want this family to leave.