1 CORINTHIANS 13 - LOVE
We cannot serve God without us having Charity (Love). Without love we are nothing. So love is the key that will unlock our hearts.
John 13:35
"By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another."
John 15:13 & 14
13) "Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friend.
14) "You are My friends if you do whatever I command you.
1 John 3:14, 16, & 18
14) We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren. He wo does not love the brother abides in death.
16) By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
18) My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed & in truth.
1 Corinthians 13: 4 - 8a
4) Love suffers long & is kind; love does not envy, love does not parade itself, is not puffed up;
5) does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil;
6) does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth;
7) for us. bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
8) Love never fails.
God tells us to have love for one another. We should walk as the early church did in
1 Corinthians 13. We're suppose to do so.
Romans 12:9 &10
9) Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good.
10) Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another;
Love itself is more important then faith. Because without love we are nothing. As a Christian we have a responsibility to walk in love.
Now if a Christians continually find fault with people it will do damage to their Spiritual life. Just walking out of love will cause that damage.
Christians should not be boastful or think more of themselves. Pride has never walked in love!!
We should exercise the Gift of Love. Because if we do not want to sound like a clanging cymbal. In other words not being empty & our words the same. If we do not walk in Gods love, we can never reach the lost, receive knowledge, understanding, or know the mysteries that God has.
Doing prophesy, speaking in tongues, both man tongues of angles, feed the children, help the poor, the widow. With out love what ever we do doesn't mean a thing!! You have to do those things with LOVE!
Love is & isn't
1 Corinthians 13 (these are not in order of the verses)
LOVE IS LONG-SUFFERING LOVE IS NOT EASILY PROVOKED
LOVE IS KIND LOVE DOESN'T ENVY
LOVE REJOICE IN TRUTH LOVE ISN'T BEING ARROGANT
LOVE BEARS ALL THINGS LOVE IS NEVER RUDE
LOVE BELIEVES ALL THINGS LOVE DOESN'T PROVOKED
LOVE HOPES ALL THINGS LOVE DOESN'T THINK EVIL
LOVE ENDURES ALL THINGS LOVE DOESN'T REJOICE IN SIN
LOVE NEVER FAILS
Love is the first of the Fruits of the Spirit! God loved you & me so very much that He sent His only begotten Son.
John 3:15 - 18
15) "that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.
16) "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
17) "For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.
18) "He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
LOVE HATES SIN!!
If we see sin in others we should never condemn them. We should never be fault finding. We should be like Jesus Christ & love them, pray for them, help them work through the sin so they can over come! LOVE them as Christ loved you & never condemn them!! Christ never condemned you. He gave His life for you. We should give our life for others in love. And you will right before God.
Monday, March 29, 2010
A wonderful story
> >
> >
> >
> > A brother and sister had made their usual hurried, obligatory
> > pre-Christmas visit to the little farm where dwelt
> > their elderly parents with their small herd of horses.
The farm was where they had grown up and had been named Lone Pine
> > Farm because of the huge pine, which topped the hill behind the farm.
> > Through the years the tree had become a talisman to the old man and
> > his wife, and a landmark in the countryside. The young siblings had fond
> > memories of their childhood here, but the city hustle and bustle added
> > more excitement to their lives, and called them away to a different life.
> >
> > The old folks no longer showed their horses, for the years had
> > taken their toll, and getting out to the barn on those
> > frosty mornings was getting harder, but it gave them a reason to get
> > up in the mornings and a reason to live. They sold a few foals each
> > year, and the horses were their reason for joy in the morning
> > and contentment at day's end.
> >
> > Angry, as they prepared to leave, the young couple confronted
> > the old folks "Why do you not at least dispose of The Old One."
> > She is no longer of use to you.. It's been years since you've had
> > foals from her. You should cut corners and save so you can have more
> > for yourselves. How can this old worn out horse bring you anything
> > but expense and work? Why do you keep her anyway?"
> >
> > The old man looked down at his worn boots, holes in the
> > toes, scuffed at the barn floor and replied, " Yes, I could use a pair
> > of new boots. His arm slid defensively about the Old One's neck as
> > he drew her near with gentle caressing he rubbed her softly behind her
> > ears. He replied softly, "We keep her because of love. Nothing else, just
> > love."
> >
> > Baffled and irritated, the young folks wished the old man and his
> > wife a Merry Christmas and headed back toward the city as darkness
> > stole through the valley. The old couple shook their heads in
> > sorrow that it had not been a happy visit. A tear fell upon their
> > cheeks. How is it that these young folks do not understand the
> > peace of the love that filled their hearts?
> >
> > So it was, that because of the unhappy leave-taking, no one noticed
> > the insulation smoldering on the frayed wires in the old barn.
> > None saw the first spark fall. None but the "Old One".
> >
> > In a matter of minutes, the whole barn was ablaze and the
> > hungry flames were licking at the loft full of hay.
> > With a cry of horror and despair, the old man shouted to his wife
> > to call for help as he raced to the barn to save their beloved
> > horses. But the flames were roaring now, and the blazing heat drove him
> > back. He sank sobbing to the ground, helpless before the fire's fury. His wife back from calling for help cradled him in her arms, clinging to each other,
> > they wept at their loss.
> >
> > By the time the fire department arrived, only smoking, glowing ruins were left,
> > and the old man and his wife, exhausted from their grief, huddled
> > together before the barn. They were speechless as they rose from the
> > cold snow covered ground. They nodded thanks to the firemen as there was nothing anyone could do now. The old man turned to his wife, resting her white head upon his shoulders as his shaking old hands clumsily dried her tears with a frayed
> > red bandana. Brokenly he whispered, "We have lost much, but God has
> > spared our home on this eve of Christmas. Let us gather strength
> > and climb the hill to the old pine where we have sought comfort
> > in times of despair. We will look down upon our home and give
> > thanks to God that it has been spared and pray for our beloved
> > most precious gifts that have been taken from us.
> >
> > And so, he took her by the hand and slowly helped her up the snowy
> > hill as he brushed aside his own tears with the back of his old and
> > withered hand.
> >
> > The journey up the hill was hard for their old bodies in the steep
> > snow. As they stepped over the little knoll at the crest of the
> > hill, they paused to rest, looking up to the top of the hill the
> > old couple gasped and fell to their knees in amazement at the
> > incredible beauty before them.
> >
> > Seemingly, every glorious, brilliant star in the heavens was caught
> > up in the glittering, snow-frosted branches of their beloved
> > pine, and it was aglow with heavenly candles. And poised on its top
> > most bough, a crystal crescent moon glistened like spun glass. Never
> > had a mere mortal created a Christmas tree such as this. They were
> > breathless as the old man held his wife tighter in his arms.
> >
> > Suddenly, the old man gave a cry of wonder and incredible joy.
> > Amazed and mystified, he took his wife by the hand and pulled her
> > forward. There, beneath the tree, in resplendent glory, a mist
> > hovering over and glowing in the darkness was their Christmas
> > gift. Shadows glistening in the night light.
> >
> > Bedded down about the "Old One" close to the trunk of the tree,
> > was the entire herd, safe.
> >
> > At the first hint of smoke, she had pushed the door ajar with her
> > muzzle and had led the horses through it. Slowly and with great
> > dignity, never looking back, she had led them up the hill, stepping
> > cautiously through the snow. The foals were frightened and dashed
> > about. The skittish yearlings looked back at the crackling,
> > hungry flames, and tucked their tails under them as they licked their
> > lips and hopped like rabbits. The mares that were in foal with a
> > new years crop of babies, pressed uneasily against the "Old One"
> > as she moved calmly up the hill and to safety beneath the pine. And
> > now, she lay among them and gazed at the faces of the old man and
> > his wife. Those she loved she had not disappointed. Her body was
> > brittle with years, tired from the climb, but the golden eyes
> > were filled with devotion as she offered her gift---
> >
> > Because of love. Only Because of love.
> >
> > Tears flowed as the old couple shouted their praise and joy...
> > And again the peace of love filled their hearts.
> >
> > This is a true story.
> >
> > Willy Eagle
Thank You Barb for sending this. It is a wonderful story!
All of it was because of LOVE!!!
> >
> >
> >
> > A brother and sister had made their usual hurried, obligatory
> > pre-Christmas visit to the little farm where dwelt
> > their elderly parents with their small herd of horses.
The farm was where they had grown up and had been named Lone Pine
> > Farm because of the huge pine, which topped the hill behind the farm.
> > Through the years the tree had become a talisman to the old man and
> > his wife, and a landmark in the countryside. The young siblings had fond
> > memories of their childhood here, but the city hustle and bustle added
> > more excitement to their lives, and called them away to a different life.
> >
> > The old folks no longer showed their horses, for the years had
> > taken their toll, and getting out to the barn on those
> > frosty mornings was getting harder, but it gave them a reason to get
> > up in the mornings and a reason to live. They sold a few foals each
> > year, and the horses were their reason for joy in the morning
> > and contentment at day's end.
> >
> > Angry, as they prepared to leave, the young couple confronted
> > the old folks "Why do you not at least dispose of The Old One."
> > She is no longer of use to you.. It's been years since you've had
> > foals from her. You should cut corners and save so you can have more
> > for yourselves. How can this old worn out horse bring you anything
> > but expense and work? Why do you keep her anyway?"
> >
> > The old man looked down at his worn boots, holes in the
> > toes, scuffed at the barn floor and replied, " Yes, I could use a pair
> > of new boots. His arm slid defensively about the Old One's neck as
> > he drew her near with gentle caressing he rubbed her softly behind her
> > ears. He replied softly, "We keep her because of love. Nothing else, just
> > love."
> >
> > Baffled and irritated, the young folks wished the old man and his
> > wife a Merry Christmas and headed back toward the city as darkness
> > stole through the valley. The old couple shook their heads in
> > sorrow that it had not been a happy visit. A tear fell upon their
> > cheeks. How is it that these young folks do not understand the
> > peace of the love that filled their hearts?
> >
> > So it was, that because of the unhappy leave-taking, no one noticed
> > the insulation smoldering on the frayed wires in the old barn.
> > None saw the first spark fall. None but the "Old One".
> >
> > In a matter of minutes, the whole barn was ablaze and the
> > hungry flames were licking at the loft full of hay.
> > With a cry of horror and despair, the old man shouted to his wife
> > to call for help as he raced to the barn to save their beloved
> > horses. But the flames were roaring now, and the blazing heat drove him
> > back. He sank sobbing to the ground, helpless before the fire's fury. His wife back from calling for help cradled him in her arms, clinging to each other,
> > they wept at their loss.
> >
> > By the time the fire department arrived, only smoking, glowing ruins were left,
> > and the old man and his wife, exhausted from their grief, huddled
> > together before the barn. They were speechless as they rose from the
> > cold snow covered ground. They nodded thanks to the firemen as there was nothing anyone could do now. The old man turned to his wife, resting her white head upon his shoulders as his shaking old hands clumsily dried her tears with a frayed
> > red bandana. Brokenly he whispered, "We have lost much, but God has
> > spared our home on this eve of Christmas. Let us gather strength
> > and climb the hill to the old pine where we have sought comfort
> > in times of despair. We will look down upon our home and give
> > thanks to God that it has been spared and pray for our beloved
> > most precious gifts that have been taken from us.
> >
> > And so, he took her by the hand and slowly helped her up the snowy
> > hill as he brushed aside his own tears with the back of his old and
> > withered hand.
> >
> > The journey up the hill was hard for their old bodies in the steep
> > snow. As they stepped over the little knoll at the crest of the
> > hill, they paused to rest, looking up to the top of the hill the
> > old couple gasped and fell to their knees in amazement at the
> > incredible beauty before them.
> >
> > Seemingly, every glorious, brilliant star in the heavens was caught
> > up in the glittering, snow-frosted branches of their beloved
> > pine, and it was aglow with heavenly candles. And poised on its top
> > most bough, a crystal crescent moon glistened like spun glass. Never
> > had a mere mortal created a Christmas tree such as this. They were
> > breathless as the old man held his wife tighter in his arms.
> >
> > Suddenly, the old man gave a cry of wonder and incredible joy.
> > Amazed and mystified, he took his wife by the hand and pulled her
> > forward. There, beneath the tree, in resplendent glory, a mist
> > hovering over and glowing in the darkness was their Christmas
> > gift. Shadows glistening in the night light.
> >
> > Bedded down about the "Old One" close to the trunk of the tree,
> > was the entire herd, safe.
> >
> > At the first hint of smoke, she had pushed the door ajar with her
> > muzzle and had led the horses through it. Slowly and with great
> > dignity, never looking back, she had led them up the hill, stepping
> > cautiously through the snow. The foals were frightened and dashed
> > about. The skittish yearlings looked back at the crackling,
> > hungry flames, and tucked their tails under them as they licked their
> > lips and hopped like rabbits. The mares that were in foal with a
> > new years crop of babies, pressed uneasily against the "Old One"
> > as she moved calmly up the hill and to safety beneath the pine. And
> > now, she lay among them and gazed at the faces of the old man and
> > his wife. Those she loved she had not disappointed. Her body was
> > brittle with years, tired from the climb, but the golden eyes
> > were filled with devotion as she offered her gift---
> >
> > Because of love. Only Because of love.
> >
> > Tears flowed as the old couple shouted their praise and joy...
> > And again the peace of love filled their hearts.
> >
> > This is a true story.
> >
> > Willy Eagle
Thank You Barb for sending this. It is a wonderful story!
All of it was because of LOVE!!!
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Jesse Jackson's Newest Staff Member
http://www.snopes.com/politics/sexuality/reynolds.asp
Jesse Jackson's Newest Staff Member
You can't make up stuff better than this!
Isn't politics grand?
HURRAH FOR THE DEMOCRATS!
Jesse Jackson's Newest Staff Member
Mel Reynolds
Jesse Jackson has added former Chicago Democrat
Congressman Mel to Rainbow/PUSH Coalition's payroll.
Reynolds was among the 176 criminals excused
in President Clinton's
last-minute forgiveness spree.
Reynolds received a commutation of his six-and-a-half-year
federal sentence for 15 convictions of wire fraud, bank fraud,
and lies to the Federal Election Commission.
He is more notorious, however, for concurrently serving
five years for sleeping with an underage campaign volunteer.
This is a first in American politics: An ex-congressman who had
sex with a subordinate....won clemency from a president who had
sex with a subordinate...then was hired by a clergyman who had
sex with a subordinate!
His new job?
Ready for this??
***** YOUTH COUNSELOR *****
IS THIS A GREAT COUNTRY OR WHAT?
CONFIRMED BY:
http://www.snopes.com/politics/sexuality/reynolds.asp
Jesse Jackson's Newest Staff Member
You can't make up stuff better than this!
Isn't politics grand?
HURRAH FOR THE DEMOCRATS!
Jesse Jackson's Newest Staff Member
Mel Reynolds
Jesse Jackson has added former Chicago Democrat
Congressman Mel to Rainbow/PUSH Coalition's payroll.
Reynolds was among the 176 criminals excused
in President Clinton's
last-minute forgiveness spree.
Reynolds received a commutation of his six-and-a-half-year
federal sentence for 15 convictions of wire fraud, bank fraud,
and lies to the Federal Election Commission.
He is more notorious, however, for concurrently serving
five years for sleeping with an underage campaign volunteer.
This is a first in American politics: An ex-congressman who had
sex with a subordinate....won clemency from a president who had
sex with a subordinate...then was hired by a clergyman who had
sex with a subordinate!
His new job?
Ready for this??
***** YOUTH COUNSELOR *****
IS THIS A GREAT COUNTRY OR WHAT?
CONFIRMED BY:
http://www.snopes.com/politics/sexuality/reynolds.asp
Saturday, March 27, 2010
PRAYER REQUEST
Please, pray for Randy Canaan Jr. He's recovering, After he wrecked his 4 wheeler last night. Hold Randy Jr up in prayer.
Please, pray for Linda Ashcraft, Linda fell & hurt her knees & legs. The right side is a lot worse then the left. She is very a very dear lady! She runs a bread place here locally to where people in need can get free bread. Plus, she goes out on disaster & help anyway she can.
Please, pray for Linda Ashcraft, Linda fell & hurt her knees & legs. The right side is a lot worse then the left. She is very a very dear lady! She runs a bread place here locally to where people in need can get free bread. Plus, she goes out on disaster & help anyway she can.
Friday, March 26, 2010
AUL
Dear Friend of Life,
Obama Planned ParenthoodThe battle against taxpayer funding of abortion has not ended with President Obama signing the pro-abortion health care law. We must now take the fight to every state in the nation, and to the courts.
Today President Obama returns to the site of his Iowa campaign rally – where he first unveiled his government takeover of health care. Planned Parenthood is claiming to have won a key victory, but we are focused on ensuring that they do not celebrate for long.
Thirteen state Attorneys General have filed suit against the government takeover of health care that funds abortion. Effective immediately, AUL is offering the full assistance of our legal team to any state that wishes to respond legislatively to the pro-abortion provisions in the new health care bill. We have ready-to-deploy model legislative language and will work with any state to tailor it to meet specific needs.
The fight continues now, and it is going to be a long one. Will you help AUL fight back at the state level with a contribution of $50, $100, $250 or more?
We cannot abandon a battle where the stakes are literally life and death. I'm counting on your immediate support because the scope of the campaign is even larger now than it was before. Our fight against taxpayer-funded abortion has been very expensive, and we'll need your continued support to begin this new campaign. With your support, we will be able to carry this fight to the states.
AUL Yours for Life,
Charmaine Yoest
Charmaine Yoest, Ph.D.
President & CEO
Americans United for Life
P.S. I would also like to thank you for your dedication to the cause of life these past few months. The outpouring of support that we've received has been truly inspiring. But the fight goes on at the state level, and our legal team needs your immediate financial support. Will you help AUL fight back with a contribution of $50, $100, $250 or more? I'm counting on your immediate contribution so AUL's legal team can offer assistance to any state that wants to opt out of the pro-abortion provisions of the law.
Washington, DC: 655 15th St NW | Ste 410 | Washington, DC 20005
Chicago: 310 S Peoria Street | Ste 500 | Chicago, IL 60607
Obama Planned ParenthoodThe battle against taxpayer funding of abortion has not ended with President Obama signing the pro-abortion health care law. We must now take the fight to every state in the nation, and to the courts.
Today President Obama returns to the site of his Iowa campaign rally – where he first unveiled his government takeover of health care. Planned Parenthood is claiming to have won a key victory, but we are focused on ensuring that they do not celebrate for long.
Thirteen state Attorneys General have filed suit against the government takeover of health care that funds abortion. Effective immediately, AUL is offering the full assistance of our legal team to any state that wishes to respond legislatively to the pro-abortion provisions in the new health care bill. We have ready-to-deploy model legislative language and will work with any state to tailor it to meet specific needs.
The fight continues now, and it is going to be a long one. Will you help AUL fight back at the state level with a contribution of $50, $100, $250 or more?
We cannot abandon a battle where the stakes are literally life and death. I'm counting on your immediate support because the scope of the campaign is even larger now than it was before. Our fight against taxpayer-funded abortion has been very expensive, and we'll need your continued support to begin this new campaign. With your support, we will be able to carry this fight to the states.
AUL Yours for Life,
Charmaine Yoest
Charmaine Yoest, Ph.D.
President & CEO
Americans United for Life
P.S. I would also like to thank you for your dedication to the cause of life these past few months. The outpouring of support that we've received has been truly inspiring. But the fight goes on at the state level, and our legal team needs your immediate financial support. Will you help AUL fight back with a contribution of $50, $100, $250 or more? I'm counting on your immediate contribution so AUL's legal team can offer assistance to any state that wants to opt out of the pro-abortion provisions of the law.
Washington, DC: 655 15th St NW | Ste 410 | Washington, DC 20005
Chicago: 310 S Peoria Street | Ste 500 | Chicago, IL 60607
Funny
If Bud Abbott and Lou Costello were alive today, their infamous sketch, 'Who's on First?' might have turned out something like this:
COSTELLO CALLS TO BUY A COMPUTER FROM ABBOTT
ABBOTT: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you?
COSTELLO: Thanks I'm setting up an office in my den and I'm thinking about buying a computer.
ABBOTT: Mac?
COSTELLO: No, the name's Lou.
ABBOTT: Your computer?
COSTELLO: I don't own a computer. I want to buy one.
ABBOTT: Mac?
COSTELLO: I told you, my name's Lou.
ABBOTT: What about Windows?
COSTELLO: Why? Will it get stuffy in here?
ABBOTT: Do you want a computer with Windows?
COSTELLO: I don't know. What will I see when I look at the windows?
ABBOTT: Wallpaper.
COSTELLO: Never mind the windows.. I need a computer and software.
ABBOTT: Software for Windows?
COSTELLO: No. On the computer! I need something I can use to write proposals, track expenses and run my business. What do you have?
ABBOTT: Office.
COSTELLO: Yeah, for my office. Can you recommend anything?
ABBOTT: I just did.
COSTELLO: You just did what?
ABBOTT: Recommend something.
COSTELLO: You recommended something?
ABBOTT: Yes.
COSTELLO: For my office?
ABBOTT: Yes.
COSTELLO: OK, what did you recommend for my office?
ABBOTT: Office.
COSTELLO: Yes, for my office!
ABBOTT: I recommend Office with Windows..
COSTELLO: I already have an office with windows! OK, let's just say I'm sitting at my computer and I want to type a proposal. What do I need?
ABBOTT: Word.
COSTELLO: What word?
ABBOTT: Word in Office.
COSTELLO: The only word in office is office.
ABBOTT: The Word in Office for Windows.
COSTELLO: Which word in office for windows?
ABBOTT: The Word you get when you click the blue 'W'.
COSTELLO: I'm going to click your blue 'w' if you don't start with some straight answers. What about financial bookkeeping? You have anything I can track my money with?
ABBOTT: Money.
COSTELLO: That's right. What do you have?
ABBOTT: Money.
COSTELLO: I need money to track my money?
ABBOTT: It comes bundled with your computer.
COSTELLO: What's bundled with my computer?
ABBOTT: Money.
COSTELLO: Money comes with my computer?
ABBOTT: Yes. No extra charge.
COSTELLO: I get a bundle of money with my computer? How much?
ABBOTT: One copy.
COSTELLO: Isn't it illegal to copy money?
ABBOTT: Microsoft gave us a license to copy Money.
COSTELLO: They can give you a license to copy money?
ABBOTT: Why not? THEY OWN IT!
(A few days later)
ABBOTT: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you?
COSTELLO: How do I turn my computer off?
ABBOTT: Click on 'START'.............
COSTELLO CALLS TO BUY A COMPUTER FROM ABBOTT
ABBOTT: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you?
COSTELLO: Thanks I'm setting up an office in my den and I'm thinking about buying a computer.
ABBOTT: Mac?
COSTELLO: No, the name's Lou.
ABBOTT: Your computer?
COSTELLO: I don't own a computer. I want to buy one.
ABBOTT: Mac?
COSTELLO: I told you, my name's Lou.
ABBOTT: What about Windows?
COSTELLO: Why? Will it get stuffy in here?
ABBOTT: Do you want a computer with Windows?
COSTELLO: I don't know. What will I see when I look at the windows?
ABBOTT: Wallpaper.
COSTELLO: Never mind the windows.. I need a computer and software.
ABBOTT: Software for Windows?
COSTELLO: No. On the computer! I need something I can use to write proposals, track expenses and run my business. What do you have?
ABBOTT: Office.
COSTELLO: Yeah, for my office. Can you recommend anything?
ABBOTT: I just did.
COSTELLO: You just did what?
ABBOTT: Recommend something.
COSTELLO: You recommended something?
ABBOTT: Yes.
COSTELLO: For my office?
ABBOTT: Yes.
COSTELLO: OK, what did you recommend for my office?
ABBOTT: Office.
COSTELLO: Yes, for my office!
ABBOTT: I recommend Office with Windows..
COSTELLO: I already have an office with windows! OK, let's just say I'm sitting at my computer and I want to type a proposal. What do I need?
ABBOTT: Word.
COSTELLO: What word?
ABBOTT: Word in Office.
COSTELLO: The only word in office is office.
ABBOTT: The Word in Office for Windows.
COSTELLO: Which word in office for windows?
ABBOTT: The Word you get when you click the blue 'W'.
COSTELLO: I'm going to click your blue 'w' if you don't start with some straight answers. What about financial bookkeeping? You have anything I can track my money with?
ABBOTT: Money.
COSTELLO: That's right. What do you have?
ABBOTT: Money.
COSTELLO: I need money to track my money?
ABBOTT: It comes bundled with your computer.
COSTELLO: What's bundled with my computer?
ABBOTT: Money.
COSTELLO: Money comes with my computer?
ABBOTT: Yes. No extra charge.
COSTELLO: I get a bundle of money with my computer? How much?
ABBOTT: One copy.
COSTELLO: Isn't it illegal to copy money?
ABBOTT: Microsoft gave us a license to copy Money.
COSTELLO: They can give you a license to copy money?
ABBOTT: Why not? THEY OWN IT!
(A few days later)
ABBOTT: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you?
COSTELLO: How do I turn my computer off?
ABBOTT: Click on 'START'.............
Democrats Impose Their Will on the American People
Despite the Democrat’s passing their health care bill and President Obama signing it into law this week, folks around the nation continue to oppose that plan because they know there is a better way to reform health care. I agree. Unfortunately, the Democrat majority was able to impose their will, not the will of the American people, on each one of us by passing their government takeover of health care.
Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution gives Congress the power “to regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several states, and with the Indian tribes.” But, nowhere in the U.S. Constitution did our founding fathers give Congress the authority to regulate commerce between individuals. Requiring all citizens to purchase health insurance or pay a penalty for failing to do so appears to be in violation of that clause. That is why this week I asked Kansas Attorney General Steve Six to join his colleagues around the nation in challenging the constitutionality of this legislation and to protect Kansans from this massive intrusion by the federal government.
This is not a Democrat issue, and it is not a Republican issue. This is an American issue, and the decision to challenge the constitutionality of this bill should not be based on politics. But I can think of no greater obligation of our state’s attorney general than to defend the U.S. Constitution, and I hope he moves forward on this challenge in a timely manner.
Kansans want health care reform, but they do not want this bill. That is why I support efforts to repeal it and replace it with a more responsible plan. I support H.R. 4904 that would prohibit funding for implementation and enforcement of any Federal mandate to purchase health insurance. But simply repealing the flawed Democrat’s health care bill is not enough. I will continue supporting a plan that will reduce premiums and make health care more accessible without destroying what works for millions of Americans.
Health care reform is one of the biggest issues this Congress will take up, and it is critical to each and every American. That is why it is so important that we do this the right way. Two out of every three Americans wants Republicans to continue fighting this government takeover of health care, but that is not enough. Over the past year we’ve seen folks around the nation engage in this process, and I strongly encourage you to continue your efforts as I continue mine. Together we can be successful. Together we can pass responsible health care reform. Together we can turn our nation around. Together we must fight to defend the U.S. Constitution and protect the liberties and freedoms each of us enjoy.
GSA Lodging Per Diem Increase in Leavenworth is Great News for Community
The work that occurs at federal entities in Leavenworth County and the folks who travel there from across the United States are vital to economy of the City of Leavenworth and Leavenworth County. So when I learned that the per diem rate for those who travel to Leavenworth was significantly lower than neighboring communities, I contacted the General Services Administration (GSA) about this inequity and asked them to update their outdated lodging expenses. According to the GSA schedule for lodging per diem rates, the rate for the City of Leavenworth and Leavenworth County was $70 per night. This meant that federal employees could not be reimbursed for any lodging expenses over $70 per night. However, locations just across the Wyandotte County line were at a significantly higher rate of $107 per night. I was very pleased to learn this week that GSA agreed to update the current per diem rates in Leavenworth County. This decision will not only make it more convenient for folks traveling to Leavenworth for work, but it will also save the federal government money by not having to pay mileage for longer commutes. It will also generate growth in the Leavenworth economy.
Don’t Forget: Jobs Fair on April 19
My staff and I are continuing to make plans and work with local employers on the upcoming jobs fair we’re hosting on April 19 at Ag Hall at the Kansas Expocenter. At just less than one month out, I am very pleased that we’ve had approximately 50 employers register for the fair, and on average, each employer has between four and five open positions. The jobs fair is open to the public and I encourage you to attend. Also, if you have a friend or loved one who is looking for employment, I hope you will tell them about this opportunity to find work. For more information about the jobs fair, please visit my website at www.lynnjenkins.house.gov/jobsfair or call my Topeka office at (785) 234-5966.
Spending Time in Kansas during Easter District Work Period
I am looking forward to spending the next two weeks in Kansas during the congressional district work period. A few upcoming highlights include a Monday trip to Manhattan to visit a few businesses and stop by K-State (Go Cats!). On Tuesday, I’ll join Senators Brownback and Roberts and folks from EPA and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to tour the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) infrastructure in Atchison. While I’m in Atchison I also look forward to visiting Benedictine College’s campus and meeting with the school’s president Steve Minnis. Later in the recess, I will also be taking do a tour of farms in Neodesha and Fredonia as well as checking in at Fort Leavenworth.
My schedule is still being completed, and the events I’ve mentioned are just a few highlights. I will also be spending time in my district office. If you have an event or meeting you would like me to attend, please call my Topeka office at (785) 234-5966.
Kansas Visitors in Washington
It was great to meet John "Jay" Gibson who was in Washington on behalf of Hawker Beechcraft. Leila McKenzie, a medical student, who was representing the American Podiatric Medical Association. I was honored to meet finalists in the American Essay Contest Scott Brackey, junior at Seaman High School in Topeka, and Timothy Cahill, senior from Lansing, Kansas. Gary Townson, Kelly McCartney, Will McIntyre, Steve Cartwright, Larry Ewing, Corey and Shelby Wadell and Dawn Neece dropped by on behalf of the National Association of Postal Supervisors. Tauna Spain, Steve Reitan, Eric Guerrero and Anthony Everett stopped by with the Flint Hills Jobs Corps. Center.
Michael Lerner and Audrey Asher stopped by with AIPAC to talk about the importance of the special relationship between the United States and Israel. Thom Thull, Judi Stork and Kevin Glendening stopped by on behalf of the Office of the State Bank Commissioner of Kansas to talk about regulatory reform. It was great visiting with Carlos Gomez, Dale Smick, Andrea Allison Putnam, Gabe Munoz and Nilson Goes who are all members of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Kansas City. Kathy Faircloth, Dick Veach, Catherine Moyer, Steve Davis, Rhonda Goddard, Kendall Mikesell and Terry Force stopped by to talk about expanding broadband service in Kansas.
Rod Holub of Manhattan stopped by to talk about postal issues on behalf of the Kansas State Association of Letter Carriers. I had a great discussion with Bill Hanson and Sherill Tubbs about crop insurance. Larry Owens of Leavenworth stopped by to talk about insurance issues. Dave Christiansen, Myron Both, Merrile Lyons and John Romines stopped by to talk about farmer cooperatives and issues affecting production agriculture. Carolyn Benitez and Richard Lopez stopped by with the SER Corporation to talk about the National Farm Worker Job Program. It was great to meet Brian Burton of Manhattan who is in Washington with the National Young Leaders Conference.
Chris Leaton and Steve Starrett stopped by with the American Society of Civil Engineers. I had the honor of meeting with the Kansas Intern Program participants. Students in the program this semester include Megan Adams, Derek Blair, Kathleen Bole, Francesca Chambers, Katelyn Cofer, Alexander Davis, Christina Garcia, Matthew Lanning, Michael Maddox, Adam Magargee, Derek Martin, Megan Shackelford, Samantha Speer, Mandy Shriwise, Dan Thompson and John Thompson from KU and Veronica Ndambi and William Brichacek from Wichita State. I had a great meeting with Norton Bonaparte, John Dicus, Shelly Buhler, Coleen Jennison, Neil Dobler, Bob Archer, Karen Hiller and Doug Kinsinger, who are all leaders in Topeka to talk about their legislative priorities and so they could update me about projects in Topeka.
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Despite the Democrat’s passing their health care bill and President Obama signing it into law this week, folks around the nation continue to oppose that plan because they know there is a better way to reform health care. I agree. Unfortunately, the Democrat majority was able to impose their will, not the will of the American people, on each one of us by passing their government takeover of health care.
Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution gives Congress the power “to regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several states, and with the Indian tribes.” But, nowhere in the U.S. Constitution did our founding fathers give Congress the authority to regulate commerce between individuals. Requiring all citizens to purchase health insurance or pay a penalty for failing to do so appears to be in violation of that clause. That is why this week I asked Kansas Attorney General Steve Six to join his colleagues around the nation in challenging the constitutionality of this legislation and to protect Kansans from this massive intrusion by the federal government.
This is not a Democrat issue, and it is not a Republican issue. This is an American issue, and the decision to challenge the constitutionality of this bill should not be based on politics. But I can think of no greater obligation of our state’s attorney general than to defend the U.S. Constitution, and I hope he moves forward on this challenge in a timely manner.
Kansans want health care reform, but they do not want this bill. That is why I support efforts to repeal it and replace it with a more responsible plan. I support H.R. 4904 that would prohibit funding for implementation and enforcement of any Federal mandate to purchase health insurance. But simply repealing the flawed Democrat’s health care bill is not enough. I will continue supporting a plan that will reduce premiums and make health care more accessible without destroying what works for millions of Americans.
Health care reform is one of the biggest issues this Congress will take up, and it is critical to each and every American. That is why it is so important that we do this the right way. Two out of every three Americans wants Republicans to continue fighting this government takeover of health care, but that is not enough. Over the past year we’ve seen folks around the nation engage in this process, and I strongly encourage you to continue your efforts as I continue mine. Together we can be successful. Together we can pass responsible health care reform. Together we can turn our nation around. Together we must fight to defend the U.S. Constitution and protect the liberties and freedoms each of us enjoy.
GSA Lodging Per Diem Increase in Leavenworth is Great News for Community
The work that occurs at federal entities in Leavenworth County and the folks who travel there from across the United States are vital to economy of the City of Leavenworth and Leavenworth County. So when I learned that the per diem rate for those who travel to Leavenworth was significantly lower than neighboring communities, I contacted the General Services Administration (GSA) about this inequity and asked them to update their outdated lodging expenses. According to the GSA schedule for lodging per diem rates, the rate for the City of Leavenworth and Leavenworth County was $70 per night. This meant that federal employees could not be reimbursed for any lodging expenses over $70 per night. However, locations just across the Wyandotte County line were at a significantly higher rate of $107 per night. I was very pleased to learn this week that GSA agreed to update the current per diem rates in Leavenworth County. This decision will not only make it more convenient for folks traveling to Leavenworth for work, but it will also save the federal government money by not having to pay mileage for longer commutes. It will also generate growth in the Leavenworth economy.
Don’t Forget: Jobs Fair on April 19
My staff and I are continuing to make plans and work with local employers on the upcoming jobs fair we’re hosting on April 19 at Ag Hall at the Kansas Expocenter. At just less than one month out, I am very pleased that we’ve had approximately 50 employers register for the fair, and on average, each employer has between four and five open positions. The jobs fair is open to the public and I encourage you to attend. Also, if you have a friend or loved one who is looking for employment, I hope you will tell them about this opportunity to find work. For more information about the jobs fair, please visit my website at www.lynnjenkins.house.gov/jobsfair or call my Topeka office at (785) 234-5966.
Spending Time in Kansas during Easter District Work Period
I am looking forward to spending the next two weeks in Kansas during the congressional district work period. A few upcoming highlights include a Monday trip to Manhattan to visit a few businesses and stop by K-State (Go Cats!). On Tuesday, I’ll join Senators Brownback and Roberts and folks from EPA and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to tour the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) infrastructure in Atchison. While I’m in Atchison I also look forward to visiting Benedictine College’s campus and meeting with the school’s president Steve Minnis. Later in the recess, I will also be taking do a tour of farms in Neodesha and Fredonia as well as checking in at Fort Leavenworth.
My schedule is still being completed, and the events I’ve mentioned are just a few highlights. I will also be spending time in my district office. If you have an event or meeting you would like me to attend, please call my Topeka office at (785) 234-5966.
Kansas Visitors in Washington
It was great to meet John "Jay" Gibson who was in Washington on behalf of Hawker Beechcraft. Leila McKenzie, a medical student, who was representing the American Podiatric Medical Association. I was honored to meet finalists in the American Essay Contest Scott Brackey, junior at Seaman High School in Topeka, and Timothy Cahill, senior from Lansing, Kansas. Gary Townson, Kelly McCartney, Will McIntyre, Steve Cartwright, Larry Ewing, Corey and Shelby Wadell and Dawn Neece dropped by on behalf of the National Association of Postal Supervisors. Tauna Spain, Steve Reitan, Eric Guerrero and Anthony Everett stopped by with the Flint Hills Jobs Corps. Center.
Michael Lerner and Audrey Asher stopped by with AIPAC to talk about the importance of the special relationship between the United States and Israel. Thom Thull, Judi Stork and Kevin Glendening stopped by on behalf of the Office of the State Bank Commissioner of Kansas to talk about regulatory reform. It was great visiting with Carlos Gomez, Dale Smick, Andrea Allison Putnam, Gabe Munoz and Nilson Goes who are all members of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Kansas City. Kathy Faircloth, Dick Veach, Catherine Moyer, Steve Davis, Rhonda Goddard, Kendall Mikesell and Terry Force stopped by to talk about expanding broadband service in Kansas.
Rod Holub of Manhattan stopped by to talk about postal issues on behalf of the Kansas State Association of Letter Carriers. I had a great discussion with Bill Hanson and Sherill Tubbs about crop insurance. Larry Owens of Leavenworth stopped by to talk about insurance issues. Dave Christiansen, Myron Both, Merrile Lyons and John Romines stopped by to talk about farmer cooperatives and issues affecting production agriculture. Carolyn Benitez and Richard Lopez stopped by with the SER Corporation to talk about the National Farm Worker Job Program. It was great to meet Brian Burton of Manhattan who is in Washington with the National Young Leaders Conference.
Chris Leaton and Steve Starrett stopped by with the American Society of Civil Engineers. I had the honor of meeting with the Kansas Intern Program participants. Students in the program this semester include Megan Adams, Derek Blair, Kathleen Bole, Francesca Chambers, Katelyn Cofer, Alexander Davis, Christina Garcia, Matthew Lanning, Michael Maddox, Adam Magargee, Derek Martin, Megan Shackelford, Samantha Speer, Mandy Shriwise, Dan Thompson and John Thompson from KU and Veronica Ndambi and William Brichacek from Wichita State. I had a great meeting with Norton Bonaparte, John Dicus, Shelly Buhler, Coleen Jennison, Neil Dobler, Bob Archer, Karen Hiller and Doug Kinsinger, who are all leaders in Topeka to talk about their legislative priorities and so they could update me about projects in Topeka.
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For Kansas
Don't get discouraged.
When there is a loud outcry from the public, a legislative measure is never dead.
The questions is: Can we produce that loud outcry?
It will take energy and sacrifice. Our liberty is at stake.
Here is what we would need people to do:
Individuals or groups would go into the districts of those who voted against SCR 1626 and HCR 5032, knock on voters' doors, explain the Health Care Freedom Amendment and ask for their signature on a petition.
I understand I'm asking people to leave their comfort zone. At least for me, it's not easy to knock on a door of someone I don't know.
The petition can be downloaded from the website at www.kansashealthcarefreedom.com.
Legislators will quickly learn this is happening in their district and they will take notice. They understand the energy behind such an endeavor.
Please let me know if you are interested in this action. If I receive enough interest, I can supply more information.
We could change these votes in one Saturday if we could get enough volunteers to help.
I'll be waiting to hear from you.
We can do this!
In honor of your liberty,
Mary Pilcher Cook
13910 W. 58th Pl.
Shawnee, KS 66216
www.KansasLiberty.com
Disclosure: Mary Pilcher Cook is part-owner of Kansas Liberty.
www.ImWithMary.com
Only individuals may make campaign donations after January 1 of each year, up until adjournment of the regular session of the legislature, or any other time the legislature is in session. Businesses, political parties, lobbyists, and political action committees are prohibited from making contributions during the legislative session.
Paid for by Pilcher Cook Senate Campaign; Sheila Wodtke, Treasurer
When there is a loud outcry from the public, a legislative measure is never dead.
The questions is: Can we produce that loud outcry?
It will take energy and sacrifice. Our liberty is at stake.
Here is what we would need people to do:
Individuals or groups would go into the districts of those who voted against SCR 1626 and HCR 5032, knock on voters' doors, explain the Health Care Freedom Amendment and ask for their signature on a petition.
I understand I'm asking people to leave their comfort zone. At least for me, it's not easy to knock on a door of someone I don't know.
The petition can be downloaded from the website at www.kansashealthcarefreedom.com.
Legislators will quickly learn this is happening in their district and they will take notice. They understand the energy behind such an endeavor.
Please let me know if you are interested in this action. If I receive enough interest, I can supply more information.
We could change these votes in one Saturday if we could get enough volunteers to help.
I'll be waiting to hear from you.
We can do this!
In honor of your liberty,
Mary Pilcher Cook
13910 W. 58th Pl.
Shawnee, KS 66216
www.KansasLiberty.com
Disclosure: Mary Pilcher Cook is part-owner of Kansas Liberty.
www.ImWithMary.com
Only individuals may make campaign donations after January 1 of each year, up until adjournment of the regular session of the legislature, or any other time the legislature is in session. Businesses, political parties, lobbyists, and political action committees are prohibited from making contributions during the legislative session.
Paid for by Pilcher Cook Senate Campaign; Sheila Wodtke, Treasurer
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
AUL
Dear Friends:
After the last week of such intense work to try to keep funding and mandates for abortion out of health care, capped by the sudden collapse of “the Stupak bloc” which led to Sunday night’s tragic vote in favor of pro-abortion health care, the question on everyone’s minds right now is: what’s next? So I’d like to take a minute to tell you about AUL’s plans.
But first let me begin with a tremendous thank you for your support in the firestorm of this last week. The overwhelming response AUL received was deeply meaningful to the entire AUL team and a great encouragement. You are partners with us, so we work knowing that we are a team in the effort.
Together, we were able to really dig in during the lead up to the vote. AUL Action's “Life Counts” campaign was so significant that the New York Times and Politico both featured it.
I spent all of Saturday and much of Sunday at the Capitol while the AUL legal team was working at our offices near the White House and another part of our team was on the Hill making sure that the remaining “undecideds” had AUL’s legal analysis. In fact, the Washington Examiner ran an oped by our Sr. VP, Bill Saunders, about the Executive Order which was cited on the floor of the House by Congressman Sensenbrenner.
In the end, however, it came down to four votes. The bloc of Representatives led by Congressman Stupak, who had committed to casting a pro-life vote, failed to withstand the intense pressure from Speaker Pelosi and the President.
I cannot adequately express how heavy my heart was as I made my way back to the AUL office after Congressman Stupak’s press conference where he had announced that he cut an empty deal with the President.
When I arrived, however, I found our legal team already finishing up our newest piece of model legislation: a bill that would allow states to prohibit health plans offered through the Exchanges in their states from offering abortion coverage. I hope that encourages you as much as it did me!
We’ve already heard from legislators in Georgia and Kansas who want to get this legislation passed in their states. And let me assure you - we have more responses in the works, both on the state and the federal level. There is much more to come and a number of ways for us to respond pro-actively and aggressively. With AUL’s history working in the states with legislators across this country, and in the courts, we are uniquely positioned to respond to this new threat to Life. And we will.
On Monday, we spent some time together as a team, reviewing the events of the weekend; I told everyone assembled that we needed to focus on two central questions: What are we made of? And what do we believe?
The answer to the first question came in the form of that ready-to-roll piece of legislation. Our team may be tired, but we are relentless and we will press forward, creating a path toward restoring our culture of life.
The second question will keep us focused beyond this temporary setback. The answer is this: we believe that abortion is the great evil of our age. A surrender to complacency and discouragement is not an option. We are engaged in the great human rights struggle of our time. Our fight is waged with the abolitionist movement and the civil rights movement as our great heritage.
So let me conclude with a final reflection on that heritage. I had the privilege of beginning the day on Sunday at a non-denominational and bi-partisan service held in the Capitol Rotunda. It was awe-inspiring to sit in Statuary Hall, surrounded by statues of the great heroes of our history and the leaders of today.
The service was organized by a friend of mine and a friend of Life, Congressman Randy Forbes. We began by singing “Amazing Grace.”
This is a hymn that has deep meaning for many of us. I used it to sing my children to sleep all through the years when I paced the floor with restless babies. Those nights seemed endless then, but they are a sweet memory now.
Our times of challenge pass. History moves quickly and we have to seize the moment. “Amazing Grace” was written by the reformed slave-trader, John Newton, the friend and mentor of the great abolitionist, William Wilberforce. As I heard those beautiful words, sung a capella, in the soaring space of Statuary Hall, I knew a great peace about the day yet to unfold in front of us.
Of course the day ended in stunning disappointment. But Wilberforce and Newton knew those times too. Yet ultimately, they prevailed.
We have no promise that we will see the same triumphant outcome that they did. Although I believe that we will if we persevere.
In that time of unknowing, we press on. Last week my uncle sent me a column written by one of my favorite writers, Paul Greenberg:
Even if nothing practical comes of standing up for principle, something will have been accomplished. Future generations will know that this whole culture of death, of which abortion has been so central a part, was not imposed on America without resistance. Call it bearing witness. Voices in the wilderness have been known to prove prophetic. Some day, some way they will be heard. Or maybe not. But at least they will have been raised.
Or as Walker Percy [once wrote]: “To pro-abortionists: According to the opinion polls, it looks as if you may get your way. But you’re not going to have it both ways. You’re going to be told what you’re doing.”
Today I say this, to Nancy Pelosi and Cecile Richards:
You may have gotten your way. But you’re not going to have it both ways.
Friends, come with me and let us bear witness. That is what’s next.
Yours for Life,
Charmaine Yoest
Charmaine
Charmaine Yoest, Ph.D.
President & CEO
Americans United for Life
PS: Please contact us at info@aul.org to get more information about how to get your state legislators interested in passing the model legislation which will enable YOUR STATE to opt-out of the abortion mandate in the new health care system. Our goal is to see states all across the country passing this ban.
After the last week of such intense work to try to keep funding and mandates for abortion out of health care, capped by the sudden collapse of “the Stupak bloc” which led to Sunday night’s tragic vote in favor of pro-abortion health care, the question on everyone’s minds right now is: what’s next? So I’d like to take a minute to tell you about AUL’s plans.
But first let me begin with a tremendous thank you for your support in the firestorm of this last week. The overwhelming response AUL received was deeply meaningful to the entire AUL team and a great encouragement. You are partners with us, so we work knowing that we are a team in the effort.
Together, we were able to really dig in during the lead up to the vote. AUL Action's “Life Counts” campaign was so significant that the New York Times and Politico both featured it.
I spent all of Saturday and much of Sunday at the Capitol while the AUL legal team was working at our offices near the White House and another part of our team was on the Hill making sure that the remaining “undecideds” had AUL’s legal analysis. In fact, the Washington Examiner ran an oped by our Sr. VP, Bill Saunders, about the Executive Order which was cited on the floor of the House by Congressman Sensenbrenner.
In the end, however, it came down to four votes. The bloc of Representatives led by Congressman Stupak, who had committed to casting a pro-life vote, failed to withstand the intense pressure from Speaker Pelosi and the President.
I cannot adequately express how heavy my heart was as I made my way back to the AUL office after Congressman Stupak’s press conference where he had announced that he cut an empty deal with the President.
When I arrived, however, I found our legal team already finishing up our newest piece of model legislation: a bill that would allow states to prohibit health plans offered through the Exchanges in their states from offering abortion coverage. I hope that encourages you as much as it did me!
We’ve already heard from legislators in Georgia and Kansas who want to get this legislation passed in their states. And let me assure you - we have more responses in the works, both on the state and the federal level. There is much more to come and a number of ways for us to respond pro-actively and aggressively. With AUL’s history working in the states with legislators across this country, and in the courts, we are uniquely positioned to respond to this new threat to Life. And we will.
On Monday, we spent some time together as a team, reviewing the events of the weekend; I told everyone assembled that we needed to focus on two central questions: What are we made of? And what do we believe?
The answer to the first question came in the form of that ready-to-roll piece of legislation. Our team may be tired, but we are relentless and we will press forward, creating a path toward restoring our culture of life.
The second question will keep us focused beyond this temporary setback. The answer is this: we believe that abortion is the great evil of our age. A surrender to complacency and discouragement is not an option. We are engaged in the great human rights struggle of our time. Our fight is waged with the abolitionist movement and the civil rights movement as our great heritage.
So let me conclude with a final reflection on that heritage. I had the privilege of beginning the day on Sunday at a non-denominational and bi-partisan service held in the Capitol Rotunda. It was awe-inspiring to sit in Statuary Hall, surrounded by statues of the great heroes of our history and the leaders of today.
The service was organized by a friend of mine and a friend of Life, Congressman Randy Forbes. We began by singing “Amazing Grace.”
This is a hymn that has deep meaning for many of us. I used it to sing my children to sleep all through the years when I paced the floor with restless babies. Those nights seemed endless then, but they are a sweet memory now.
Our times of challenge pass. History moves quickly and we have to seize the moment. “Amazing Grace” was written by the reformed slave-trader, John Newton, the friend and mentor of the great abolitionist, William Wilberforce. As I heard those beautiful words, sung a capella, in the soaring space of Statuary Hall, I knew a great peace about the day yet to unfold in front of us.
Of course the day ended in stunning disappointment. But Wilberforce and Newton knew those times too. Yet ultimately, they prevailed.
We have no promise that we will see the same triumphant outcome that they did. Although I believe that we will if we persevere.
In that time of unknowing, we press on. Last week my uncle sent me a column written by one of my favorite writers, Paul Greenberg:
Even if nothing practical comes of standing up for principle, something will have been accomplished. Future generations will know that this whole culture of death, of which abortion has been so central a part, was not imposed on America without resistance. Call it bearing witness. Voices in the wilderness have been known to prove prophetic. Some day, some way they will be heard. Or maybe not. But at least they will have been raised.
Or as Walker Percy [once wrote]: “To pro-abortionists: According to the opinion polls, it looks as if you may get your way. But you’re not going to have it both ways. You’re going to be told what you’re doing.”
Today I say this, to Nancy Pelosi and Cecile Richards:
You may have gotten your way. But you’re not going to have it both ways.
Friends, come with me and let us bear witness. That is what’s next.
Yours for Life,
Charmaine Yoest
Charmaine
Charmaine Yoest, Ph.D.
President & CEO
Americans United for Life
PS: Please contact us at info@aul.org to get more information about how to get your state legislators interested in passing the model legislation which will enable YOUR STATE to opt-out of the abortion mandate in the new health care system. Our goal is to see states all across the country passing this ban.
NOTICE - SPAMMERS
The man who sent this information is a computer tech. He spends a lot of time clearing the junk off computers for people and listens to complaints about speed. All forwards are not bad, just some. Be sure you read the very last paragraph.
_________________________________________
He wrote:
By now, I suspect everyone is familiar with snopes.com and/ortruthorfiction.com for determining whether information received via email is just that: true/false or fact/fiction. Both are excellent sites.
Advice from snopes.com VERY IMPORTANT!!
1) Any time you see an email that says "forward this on to '10' (or however many) of your friends", "sign this petition", or "you'll get bad luck" or "you'll get good luck" or "you'll see something funny on your screen after you send it" or whatever --- it almost always has an email tracker program attached that tracks the cookies and emails of those folks you forward to. The host sender is getting a copy each time it gets forwarded and then is able to get lists of 'active' email addresses to use in SPAM emails or sell to other spammers. Even when you get emails that demand you send the email on if you're not ashamed of God/Jesus --- that is email tracking, and they are playing on our conscience. These people don't care how they get your email addresses - just as long as they get them. Also, emails that talk about a missing child or a child with an incurable disease "how would you feel if that was your child" --- email tracking. Ignore them and don't participate!
2) Almost all emails that ask you to add your name and forward on to others are similar to that mass letter years ago that asked people to send business cards to the little kid in Florida who wanted to break the Guinness Book of Records for the most cards. All it was, and all any of this type of email is, is a way to get names and 'cookie' tracking information for telemarketers and spammers -- to validate active email accounts for their own profitable purposes.
You can do your Friends and Family members a GREAT favor by sending this information to them. You will be providing a service to your friends. And you will be rewarded by not getting thousands of spam emails in the future!
Do yourself a favor and STOP adding your name(s) to those types of listing regardless how inviting they might sound! Or make you feel guilty if you don't! It’s all about getting email addresses and nothing more.
You may think you are supporting a GREAT cause, but you are NOT!
Instead, you will be getting tons of junk mail later and very possibly a virus attached! Plus, we are helping the spammers get rich! Let's not make it easy for them!
ALSO: Email petitions are NOT acceptable to Congress or any other organization - i.e. social security, etc. To be acceptable, petitions must have a "signed signature" and full address of the person signing the petition, so this is a waste of time and you are just helping the email trackers.
_________________________________________
He wrote:
By now, I suspect everyone is familiar with snopes.com and/ortruthorfiction.com for determining whether information received via email is just that: true/false or fact/fiction. Both are excellent sites.
Advice from snopes.com VERY IMPORTANT!!
1) Any time you see an email that says "forward this on to '10' (or however many) of your friends", "sign this petition", or "you'll get bad luck" or "you'll get good luck" or "you'll see something funny on your screen after you send it" or whatever --- it almost always has an email tracker program attached that tracks the cookies and emails of those folks you forward to. The host sender is getting a copy each time it gets forwarded and then is able to get lists of 'active' email addresses to use in SPAM emails or sell to other spammers. Even when you get emails that demand you send the email on if you're not ashamed of God/Jesus --- that is email tracking, and they are playing on our conscience. These people don't care how they get your email addresses - just as long as they get them. Also, emails that talk about a missing child or a child with an incurable disease "how would you feel if that was your child" --- email tracking. Ignore them and don't participate!
2) Almost all emails that ask you to add your name and forward on to others are similar to that mass letter years ago that asked people to send business cards to the little kid in Florida who wanted to break the Guinness Book of Records for the most cards. All it was, and all any of this type of email is, is a way to get names and 'cookie' tracking information for telemarketers and spammers -- to validate active email accounts for their own profitable purposes.
You can do your Friends and Family members a GREAT favor by sending this information to them. You will be providing a service to your friends. And you will be rewarded by not getting thousands of spam emails in the future!
Do yourself a favor and STOP adding your name(s) to those types of listing regardless how inviting they might sound! Or make you feel guilty if you don't! It’s all about getting email addresses and nothing more.
You may think you are supporting a GREAT cause, but you are NOT!
Instead, you will be getting tons of junk mail later and very possibly a virus attached! Plus, we are helping the spammers get rich! Let's not make it easy for them!
ALSO: Email petitions are NOT acceptable to Congress or any other organization - i.e. social security, etc. To be acceptable, petitions must have a "signed signature" and full address of the person signing the petition, so this is a waste of time and you are just helping the email trackers.
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