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Language that Speaks to the Heart

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A couple weeks ago I signed up for a Spanish on-line class being offered by my diocese. I have young “espanic” speaking inmates who attend the Catholic service I support at the Burruss Correctional Training Center (- state prison).

Started the on-line class last week and realized I didn’t know where I had put my ear phones with mic when I bought this pc.
Class is recorded so as I tried to listen while I searched the God lord had me look in the right place.

I was reminded my dad’s parents where immigrants as children through Ellis Island. My dad told me when he was a boy and the immigrant children in his neighborhood mostly refused to speak their parents native tongue because they were now American’s.

Years later, my dad told me he regretted that decision because he lost the ability to speak the language of his parents.

So if you know someone young or old do not be afraid to tell them it is not un-American to be fluently bi-lingual. A human being is capable of cherishing both.

And if your English only tolerant – ease up a little.

A secret key lies hidden in desire to reach the heart of the listener where the door of hope is found for every human!

Sometimes one must grow old to begin to understand the fullness of the language of life, hope and love!

Cell Phones are Dangerous in Cars!

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Count your blessings!! This evening I was on my way home driving down highway 109 East coming up to the crest of a hill. A car jumped out of a ditch straight up in the air – vertical with the nose pointed to the sky and flopped over and came to a stop. Pulled off the road, phone out dialing 911. But by the grace of God had I been faster oh Lord have mercy!

Out of car walking across street dialing 911, Pike county 1.5 miles west of Walker Road and Lamar County line – car flipped with woman in car. The woman in the car is face down – her face in passenger seat laying across the whole front seat, doors locked or unable to open the door. Driver side window down or broken – found unlock button, pushed unlock – man on other side – doors won’t open. Pull hard, another woman walks up and somehow passenger side door opens. The woman face down head against passenger side door has not been breathing. Man on other side is retired Griffin fire department. Woman still not breathing, man says we need to get her head up so she can breath. Find children’s blankets in back seat. He holds her head up and I push blankets under her head to help hold it up. Now kneeling holding her head up – her name Rebeca – Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name and she takes a gurgling breath. At least two minutes without breathing. Blood coming from her mouth. Each breath still gurgling but now more frequent. We are with you Rebeca hold on help is coming.

She weights over 300 pounds. Kids coloring book papers completed laying on the floor in the front. She is going to need to be a life flight says the fire man. The fireman man grows weary from holding her up, the lady takes his place. My arms grow weary and the man takes my place. Where is the help and how we going to get her out of this car? Help arrives, stretcher out with hard board stretcher to go under her. Lift her head and hold steady while we lift her enough to slide her forward onto the stretcher. Not sure how many helped lift and push but I was surrounded. She was breathing more regularly now thank God. Into ambulance while helicopter arrives and EMT’s come to her aid.

That retired fireman saved her life. Your prayers may save her life and bring comfort to whoever those children are.

Amen!

My brain is still processing a car vertical in the air!!! Gotta say what I am thinking — Cell phones are so DANGEROUS!!!!

To my children, especially grand children – YOUR NOT THAT GREAT A DRIVER you can check your phone, text, talk and drive safely!!!!!

Don’t over extend your ability and distract yourself – it could cost some one precious the gift of life.

Grand Parents God kept you around to pass wisdom off – get to work and parents don’t be afraid or hesitate to take away those cell phones – it may save a life.

And remember some how I manged to live without them for most of my life.

New car makers must create technology to disable phones while a car is moving with some kind of emergency override not so easy to get to. For this I pray!

Thanks Uncle Butch!

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When I think of a veteran I remember my uncle Butch. World War II ran 3 tanks that were destroyed and his partner in each tank killed. 3 Purple Hearts but he wasn’t done. He then volunteered for reconnaissance missions behind the German lines. War is hell and he walked through hell so we could be free! When he returned home on a ship they kept those men off shore for two weeks before they stepped on American soil. They did this because when ones life is on the line 24-7 the fighting instinct grows stronger as you watch your buddies die along your side. Wisdom is a gift acquired when ones spirit is tested to the bottom of ones soul.

When we stand for the national anthem we testify to a Wisdom of sacrifice greater than ourselves that every American who wishes to acquire this Wisdom and willingness to die for his brother will gladly leap to his feet and stand tall. Thanks Uncle Butch wish I could have thanked you while you walked the face of this Nation.

History – Bill Clinton & Sexual Harassment

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In the 1990’s while I worked for the Federal Government and Bill Clinton was president, due to his behavior I was required to go through “Sexual Harassment Training” six times in one year! I was about ready to file a complaint about being harassed by the training!

How is it that our elected Federal Officials have had a slush fund all these years and have yet to be held accountable?

Federal officials, political parties, Hollywood and the media have failed us. Perhaps the greatest offender and source of sexual harassment comes through pornography and they get rich while escaping accountability as well!

And where have the feminists been all during this time??? When is someone going to ask who are these women who seem to lack an understanding of motherhood?

Maybe there is hope today the secret agenda’s will finally begin to be reveled for what they are and the people who support them will be held accountable! We can at least pray the day of the Lord has arrived so all to can see the truth!

Oops, someone will get upset – awh shucks I used the word prayer and “the day of the Lord”. Sure we can depend on them to clear up this little problem without the help of God!!!!

A Cell Phone — Isn’t that a felony in Prison?!?

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Called an inmate today who was transferred to the governor’s mansion where he has begun the process (work release program) in preparation to renter the world as a free man. I told him I was thankful for my time with him.

He has been in prison for years. He told me he was an angry man who often found himself in solitary confinement. Then one day he heard a voice calling and began to search for the source! The truth will set you free – and for this reason I came to testify to the truth spoke the voice!

Freedom in the modern world can be overwhelming. We free people seldom recognize the leap of faith and courage required to remain free.

He has been given a cell phone – a privilege we all take for granted and a felony for anyone who enters a prison. I am required to leave mine in my 🚗 every time I visit. Can you imagine the hope that cell phone represents! There really is hope for me and maybe next year I can walk free!

I have an extra kick in my step Thanksgiving this day.

So I ask what do we take for granted that we should give thanks for? Thank you Lord for leading me to a real encounter with the tears of hope you planted in every soul!!

Sexual Harrassment – This is gonna drive someone Nuts!

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I was watching one of the “Lip Gloss” stations. If you don’t get the context of “Lip Gloss” ask a man who lived before the turn of the century. In amazement I listened to four women discuss sexual harassment dressed in very short skirts, tight dresses, some low cut and each wearing “Lip Gloss”. I guess the message is a woman can use body language that communicates to a man whose blood is still warm – I am sending signals to be sure men are thoroughly confused by the signals I send. To add insult to injury I can do this but you have to ask me if your response is welcome. I am sure we have miles to go to restore a proper balance of virtue. decency and chastity in the public arena. God created us with eyes to see, unchoosen instinct to react and a spiritual intellect to know our human nature.

So just when will we begin to discuss the breakdown between spiritual virtue and selling our sexuality for whatever purposes we ought to look at for both men, women and the culture we have encouraged to test our spirit!!! Who have we encouraged the most – the devil or our guarding angel? I think the devil is ahead on points!

Do You See What I See?

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4th Sunday of Advent December 23, 2012

Micah was the last of the four prophets of the 8th century BCE.  He was called to address the people during dark times.  Times were bad, very bad.  The people had been led into captivity and slavery.  The future looked bleak, and hope seemed to have vanished.  The People were distressed and questioning.  They are surrounded by signs of darkness and loss.

Sound like today?  20 little lambs and six shepherds lay out in a field.  What do we want most for Christmas?

Danger on all Sides:

Danger surrounded them on all sides.  The Assyrian’s armies of Tiglathpilser III had conquered Damascus and Samaria.  Sennacherib was occupying part of coastal region and menacing Moresheth.   Micah knew the people had long ago chosen to reject God.  For not only was the threat external but the prophets, priests and judges had long been accepting bribes.

Wickedness of Leaders:

Micah witnessed the wickedness of leaders political and spiritual.  Princes and merchants were cheating and robbing the poor and humble, esp. women and children.   Priests, prophets and leaders were adapting words to create images the people wanted to hear.   Their leaders mislead the people to swap what was evil for good.  The Lord must have looked away and abandoned them to their plight.

Families Attacked and Separated:

Poor little suffering small inconsequential town.  Taken into captivity, families separated, children from parents, parents from grandparents, spouse from spouses.  No one to speak about their heart ache and pain.  Was there nowhere to turn?

Micah was thrust into the stark reality that dreams and images of hope had been shattered and darkness had closed in from all sides.

An ancient story, a promise of hope that buried in his heart leaped into Micah’s mouth and ever so gently escaped into the dark night air.

Do You See What I See?

Said the night wind – to the little lamb:  Do you see what I see?
‘Way up in the sky, – little lamb,

Do you see what I see?  A star, a star Dancing in the night,
|: With a tail as big as a kite. 😐

Bethlehem, Ephrathah the city of David.  Too small to among the clans of Judah, from you shall come for me the ruler, origin of old, from ancient times. The Promise of Hope!

The message of a Promised King.

When the virgin gives birth and He shall stand firm and shepherd, with that shall reach to the ends of the earth, shall be peace.

Said the little lamb to the – shepherd boy:  Do you hear what I hear?
Ringing thru the sky, – shepherd boy, Do you hear what I hear?
A song, a song High above the tree, |: With a voice as big as the sea. 😐

Times were bad. Danger not only external but prophets, priests and judges were accepting bribes. Micah is preoccupied with the wickedness of leaders, political and spiritual.  While princes and merchants cheat and rob the poor and humble, esp. women and children.   Priests and prophets adapt their words to please their audience.   The leaders mistake evil for good.   Dreams shattered all about as the darkness of night closes in from all sides.  Nowhere to turn.  Unable to procreate.

True prophecy is rejected, and sacrifices are emptied of their relationship to God.  The Lord must look away and abandon them to their plight.  However, a message of Hope in the middle.  A remnant.

Bethlehem, Ephrathah the city of David.  Too small to among the clans of Judah, from you shall come for me the ruler, origin of old, from ancient times.

Hebrews Bethlehem, Ephrathah the city of David.  Too small to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come for me the ruler, origin of old, from ancient times.

The Child, the Child, – sleeping in the night
He will bring us – goodness and light He will bring us – goodness and light

Warning: This is a Grappling Match Web-Site:

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This is not a Roman Catholic Church supported Web Site.  Rather this site is essentially a personal journal of one man taking a risk to open self to the view of others.

It’s primary intended audience is the author’s children and Grand Children and perhaps future generations?  It is and has been engaged in reflecting upon the Spiritual War taking place in the modern world of today.

In the writers opinion, it is best described as a on-going grappling match / written description of the on going battle between the Great Deceiver and God’s design.  Often it can be described as a close intimate encounter when one is seeking to discern the truth – a la the original test in the garden.

       Grappling Explained: Main Rules, Sanctions, and History

Further it is based upon the story documented in the Book of Genesis referred to as the original Test in the Garden.  A story describing humanities initial fall into Original Sin.  The Storu –> “In the Beginning” to the Great Deceiver!  Modern man seeks to deny sin!  All the while while seeking to own the “Tree of Knowledge”!  AKA – The End Justifies the means!

Yep!  Original Sin!  Still Haunting Modern Mon