one nation under....GOD!

A Letter to the Commander-in-Chief

2010-04-08T15:54:00.000-07:00

Here is a portion of a letter that was written by the chief captain of a country's army to his commander-in-chief or the president:

"...we desire to know the cause of this exceedingly great neglect and to know the cause of your thoughtless state. I fear exceedingly that the judgements of God will come upon this people, because of their exceeding slothfulness, and the slothfulness of our government.

...Do you suppose that God will look upon you as guiltless while you sit still and behold these things? No....remember that God has said that the inward vessel (even the great head of our government) shall be cleansed first, and then shall the outer vessel be cleansed also.

...I am Moroni...I seek not for power, but to pull it down. I seek not for honor of the world, but for the glory of my God and the freedom and welfare of my country!"

This was written about 62 BC in ancient America. Moroni quickly learned that his commander-in-chief had not been a traitor or slothful, but had been kicked out by men who wanted a KING. In fact they were called king-men and was doing everything they could to destroy the freedom and liberty of the people so they could have power.

This is what we are facing today in America. It is critical that we vote out all those in leadership positions who are wanting a "king" and seeking for power over the people instead of our constituitional republic.

We must begin by cleaning our OWN inner vessels by repenting and become a holy people and then clean the inner vessels of our nation, states and cities by voting for those who will stand up for freedom and liberty.

Ask for Forgiveness and then Do Better!

2010-03-26T14:38:00.000-07:00

I believe many Americans are alot like I am... or WAS. I worked hard, was self reliant and didn't depend on anyone but my husband and I to care for our family. I love my country and I can't imagine living anywhere else in the world and realize how blessed we are.

However, if you were like me, you were trusting that everyone else felt the same way you did especially those government leaders that you elected. You didn't care about politics because you may have found it "boring" and/or you didn't have much time to follow it because you are trying to provide for your family. You trusted that they were doing what you would do to keep our great nation great!

We all know we no longer have that luxury. In fact, we have dropped the ball and need to repent and ask for forgiveness. Why are we here today and facing the challenges we are now facing? Because we fell asleep and didn't keep vigilant watch over freedom, liberty and who really was at the helm and which direction they were leading us.

Now we do; and a sleeping giant has been awakened...but is it too late? Starting now we need to really find those leaders who love and believe in the Constituition and America like we do! Patriot Samuel Langdon gave a speech in 1788 that instructed us about who we elect to lead in any level of government. He said:

"On the people, therefore, of these United States, it depends whether wise men, or fools, good or bad men, shall govern...be careful in the choice of your representatives! Fix your eyes upon men of good understanding and known honesty; men of knowledge, improved by experience; men who fear God and hate covetousness; who love truth and righteousness....Let not men openly irreligious and immoral become your legislators...If the legistlative body are corrupt, you will soon have bad men for counselors, corrupt judges, unqualified justices, and officers in every department who will dishonor their stations....Never give countenance to turbulent men, who wish to distinguish themselves and rise to power by forming combinations and exciting insurrections against government....It is a debt you owe to your children."

Begin now to research, study and find out as much as you can about those running in this years elections. Find those who will STAND UP and are not afraid to fight for those things that you believe in. It is critical that we remove those who have betrayed us, our country and our Constitution and replace them with leaders who are on OUR side!

A Great Reminder....

2010-03-01T12:54:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZBTyTWOZCM

Reagan speaks on Socialized Medicine

2010-02-24T15:09:00.000-08:00

Click here to hear Ronald Reagan on socialized medicine

www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRdLpem-AAs

The Ten Commandments

2010-02-07T08:34:00.000-08:00

I have been reading in the Old Testament this year and this morning read Exodus Chapters 18- 20. In Chapter 19 the Lord reminds Moses of everything he has done for the Children of Israel and promises him that if they are obedient to his commandments they will become a holy nation.

The people agree that they will do all that the Lord asks of them. The Lord then instructs Moses to have the people sanctify themselves and wash their clothes (repent and become clean)in order to prepare to hear his commandments. They do and in Chapter 20 those commandements are given.

As I read through those commandments I wondered "Why do some citizens want to see those commandments removed from our buildings? Don't they see that we should be protesting that they be placed in MORE places." Why? Lets review them:

ONE: 'You shall have no other gods before Me.'

TWO: 'You shall not make for yourself a carved image--any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth.'

THREE: 'You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain.'

FOUR: 'Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.'

FIVE: 'Honor your father and your mother.'

SIX: 'You shall not murder.'

SEVEN: 'You shall not commit adultery.'

EIGHT: 'You shall not steal.'

NINE: 'You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.'

TEN: 'You shall not covet your neighbor's house; you shall not covet your neighbor's wife, nor his male servant, nor his female servant, nor his ox, nor his donkey, nor anything that is your neighbor's.'

Like the Children of Israel, we too need to humble ourselves, repent and recognize that we have not been obedient. We too need to REMEMBER all that God has done for us and our nation.

Can you imagine if these laws were PROMOTED and displayed more to help remind us instead of removed and replaced with laws and regulations in order to "fix" those who break these laws?

Wouldn't it just be easier to promote the LAW, TEACH the people and ENCOURAGE these to be lived in our communities? I believe that could have a greater effect and CHANGE (did you hear that Obama) then anything else.

And now, as the preaching of the word had a great tendency to lead the people to do that which was just—yea, it had had more powerful effect upon the minds of the people than the sword, or anything else, which had happened unto them—Alma 31:5

What you ARE.....

2009-12-11T09:41:00.000-08:00

What you ARE thunders so loudly...it DROWNS out what you SAY!

FAST FOR AMERICA DECEMBER 6TH!

2009-12-01T12:35:00.000-08:00

Our country is CHANGING! Change that could be unalterable and have a ripple effect on all our freedoms!

This Sunday December 6th has been designated for ALL citizens of this great country as a day to fast and pray for AMERICA! We must humble ourselves and turn to the Lord to ask to guard our freedoms and constituition.

D&C 98:4-9

And now, verily I say unto you concerning the laws of the land, it is my will that my people should observe to do all things whatsoever I command them.

And that law of the land which is constitutional, supporting that principle of freedom in maintaining rights and privileges, belongs to all mankind, and is justifiable before me.

Therefore, I, the Lord, justify you, and your brethren of my church, in befriending that law which is the constitutional law of the land;

And as pertaining to law of man, whatsoever is more or less than this, cometh of evil.

I, the Lord God, make you free, therefore ye are free indeed; and the law also maketh you free.

Nevertheless, when the wicked rule the people mourn.

What If....Do you Think this Would Happen?

2009-11-23T16:06:00.000-08:00

Dear Mr. President, U.S. Senate and House of Representatives:

I'm planning to move my family and extended family (18-20 mouths) into Mexico for my health, and I would like to ask you to assist me.

We're planning to simply walk across the border from the U..S. into
Mexico, and we'll need your help to make a few arrangements.

We plan to skip all the legal stuff like visas, passports, immigration
quotas and laws. I'm sure they handle those things the same way you do here.

So, would you mind telling your buddy, President Calderon, that I'm on my
way over? Please let him know that I will be expecting the following:

1. Free medical care for my entire family.

2. English-speaking government bureaucrats for all services I might need, whether I use them or not.

3. All Mexico government forms need to also be printed in English.

4. I want my kids to be taught Spanish by English-speaking (bi-lingual)
teachers.

5. Schools need to include classes on American culture and history.

6. I want my kids to see the American flag on one of the flag poles at their school.

7. Please plan to feed my kids at school for both breakfast and lunch.

8. I will need a local Mexican driver's license so I can get easy access to government services.

9. I do plan to get a car and drive in Mexico, but, I don't plan to purchase car insurance, and I probably won't make any special effort to learn local traffic laws.

10. In case one of the Mexican police officers does not get the memo from
their president to leave me alone, please be sure that every patrol car has
at least one English-speaking officer.

11. I plan to fly the U.S. flag from my house top, put U S.. flag decals on
my car, and have a gigantic celebration on July 4th.

I do not want any complaints or negative comments from the locals..

12. I would also like to have a nice job without paying any taxes,or have any labor or tax laws enforced on any business I may start.

13. Please have the president tell all the Mexican people to be extremely nice and never say a critical things about me or my family, or about the strain we might place on their economy.

I know this is an easy request because you already do all these things for all his people who come to the U.S. from Mexico. I am sure that President Calderon won't mind returning the favor if you ask him nicely.

Thank you so much for your kind help.

Sincerely,
US Citizen & Taxpayer

Wise Stewards

2009-11-08T15:57:00.000-08:00

"For it is expedient that I, the Lord, should make every man accountable, as a steward over earthly blessings, which I have made and prepared for my creatures." D&C 104:13

We continue to hear citizens demanding that our government should be fiscally responsible; I agree. Today, however, it occurred to me, "And shouldn't our government expect from its citizens the same?" I think so.

Many of us have become just as irresponsible with our money as the government has. We are guilty of charging when we should be saving, living beyond our means and not even knowing what our "means" are because we do not budget!

Our wants have taken over our needs and we will have to make an accounting to the Lord for ALL things that he has blessed us with. Lets get back to basics:

* Budget wisely (or start a budget)
* Start paying off debt
* Resist to charge or even buy a want
* Increase contributions to fast offerings

I believe the Lord wants everyone to be more financially wise (or wiser stewards) and then more of us would not be so dependant on the government. Perhaps it can all begin with us as citizens.

"And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?

Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and behold, a beam is in thine own eye?

Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam in thine own eye; and then thou shalt see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye." Mathew 7:3-5

Are you an Ant or a Grasshopper?

2009-11-06T12:47:00.000-08:00

Thanks to a good friend of mine that emailed the following story to me. I emailed it out last week to many of my friends and family but I can't stop thinking about it! It seems to be TRUE!

THE ANT AND THE GRASSHOPPER!

OLD VERSION:

The ant works hard in the withering heat all summer long, building his house and laying up supplies for the winter.

The grasshopper thinks the ant is a fool and laughs and dances and plays the summer away.

Come winter, the ant is warm and well fed.

The grasshopper has no food or shelter, so he dies out in the cold.

MORAL OF THE STORY: Be responsible for yourself!

MODERN VERSION:

The ant works hard in the withering heat all summer long, building his house and laying up supplies for the winter.

The grasshopper thinks the ant is a fool and laughs and dances and plays the summer away.

Come winter, the shivering grasshopper calls a press conference and demands to know why the ant should be allowed to be warm and well fed while others are cold and starving.

CBS, NBC , PBS, CNN, and ABC show up to provide pictures of the shivering grasshopper next to a video of the ant in his comfortable home with a table filled with food. America is stunned by the sharp contrast.

How can this be, that in a country of such wealth, this poor grasshopper is allowed to suffer so?

Kermit the Frog appears on Oprah with the grasshopper, and everybody cries when they sing, 'It's Not Easy Being Green.'

Jesse Jackson stages a demonstration in front of the ant 's house where the news stations film the group singing, 'We shall overcome.' Jesse then has the group kneel down to pray to God for the grasshopper's sake.

Nancy Pelosi & John Kerry exclaim in an interview with Larry King that the ant has gotten rich off the back of the grasshopper, and both call for an immediate tax hike on the ant to make him pay his fair share.

Finally, the EEOC drafts the Economic Equity & Anti-Grasshopper Act retroactive to the beginning of the summer.

The ant is fined for failing to hire a proportionate number of green bugs and, having nothing left to pay his retroactive taxes, his home is confiscated by the government.

The story ends as we see the grasshopper finishing up the last bits of the ant's food while the government house he is in, which just happens to be the ant's old house, crumbles around him because he doesn't maintain it.

The ant has disappeared in the snow.

The grasshopper is found dead in a drug related incident and the house, now abandoned, is taken over by a gang of spiders who terrorize the once peaceful neighborhood.

MORAL OF THE STORY: Be careful how you vote in 2012.

How did we get here? Perhaps "hard working self reliant" citizens or ANTS like you and me have been WORKING and taking care of ourselves and our families that we haven't been paying too much attention to what is happening back in Washington and in our own state capitals. Let's do better and not make the same mistake again!

America and God Do Belong Together!

2009-11-04T15:03:00.000-08:00

I have never been much for politics until this past year. I have found most people I talk with were alot like me. As we see our freedoms being stripped from us and the Constitution being trampled on it is waking us all up!

At first I thought this was a bad thing, but now I am beginning to be greatful. Why? It has forced me to become educated and to pay attention to what is going on and why!

I took it for granted that those leaders that we had voted for were fighting for "me" and what I stand for. I took it for granted and trusted that they were living up to their oath that they made when they took office. I trusted that they were defending truth and right.

I have also learned that there are a lot of US citizens who don't like America and what we stand for. Who would of thought? I still can't wrap my head around it even now.

So as a small contribution, I dedicate this blog to help remind ME of why America was created in the first place. Whether anyone else ever reads this or not I hope that it will be a constant reminder that freedom is NEVER free! We must constantly guard it and fight for it!And if we do not include God we can not be successful to do neither.