Tuesday, July 16, 2013

ARE YOU A PATRIOT?

ARE YOU AN AMERICAN?  WHETHER BORN HERE OR NATURALIZED, IT DOESN'T MATTER - DO YOU LOVE AMERICA?

THERE IS NO PLACE ON EARTH LIKE THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.  YES, THERE ARE OTHER NICE PLACES, FREE COUNTRIES, BEAUTIFUL TOPOGRAPHY, ETC., BUT AMERICA IS SPECIAL IN SO MANY WAYS.

AMERICA HAS RELIGIOUS FREEDOM!  People are free to attend the worship center of their choice - or not!  We carry or wear signs of our particular faiths, with respect to those who believe or practice differently!

AMERICA ALLOWS FREEDOM OF SPEECH!  While there are expected limits to what a person may say in regards to another individual or group, we can speak our minds on issues in government, whether local, state, or national - without fear of retribution.  Others don't have that blessing.

AMERICA IS A LAND OF OPPORTUNITY!  People sacrifice dearly to come here to join us in the pursuit of financial security and plans for their futures.  Persons are often only limited by their lack of desire as to what they choose for their life's work.

AMERICA HAS PROVIDED SIGNIFICANT MEDICAL ADVANCES!
Many of the discoveries and developments that have eased the pain and healed the conditions of millions around the world can be attributed to Americans.  Private grants and government subsidies have gone a long way to cure diseases or to at least retard their onslaughts.

AMERICA ALLOWS FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT!  We may drive our autos or trucks on any road, street, or highway, into any direction we choose, and to any national destination we desire.

ARE YOU GLAD TO BE AN AMERICAN?  I am.  While I was born here, my ancestors, as most Americans', were from elsewhere.  Still, we are all here because America is a country of choice, including the choice to leave and go elsewhere, if we so desire.  Books, movies, documentaries, media productions, etc., give us an idea of what it may be like to live in other parts of the world, and some of them are enticing, romantic, or tempting, STILL, I'LL REMAIN HERE IN THE LAND THAT I LOVE!

While recent events in the last few years have served drastically to "change the face of America", many of us still have hope that we will not be altered to the point of being beyond recognition.  WE CHERISH THE BASIC FREEDOMS, BENEFITS, AND BLESSINGS OF BEING AMERICANS!!

ARE YOU CONTENT WITH THE WAY THINGS ARE NOW IN YOUR COUNTRY?  Have you seen and heard things that cause you to wonder, or that even make you shudder with their portent?  I HAVE AND DO.

Political and financial entities both within and without our nation's borders are seeking to change us to something that our founders and millions of us who are "Patriots" fear is not for the best for you and me, or America.

GOVERNMENT-CONTROLLED HEALTHCARE, which is beginning to create a strain on the finances of many businesses and families and individuals.  Many are fearful of the complete implementation of the law that even those in Congress who voted for it don't fully comprehend.

TAXPAYER MONEY BEING SENT ABROAD to those who have publicly avowed their goals of destroying America!  Some of those funds were designated to build worship centers for a particular religion.  Other monies have been sent to support leaders who disavow democracy, freedom, and human rights.

PARTICIPATING IN GUN-TRAFFICKING that assists drug cartels in their power-grabs and removal of those who oppose them!  Do you believe that a program that has been as least partially responsible for some Americans' deaths is a program that we should support.

CHOOSING SIDES IN THE STRUGGLES OF OTHER NATIONS.  Unless that "struggle" is obviously headed towards the building of a "free nation", with democracy where everyone is included and considered in the final decisions, we have been ARMING FACTIONS IN OTHER COUNTRIES, and getting involved in their internal affairs.

ATTACKING AND REVILING THE U.S. CONSTITUTION, is dangerous and alarming.  This piece of our nation's foundation is A CORNERSTONE OF OUR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC AND OF OUR FREEDOMS!!  It has served us well for over 237 years, and it is still an integral organism of what makes America strong and great!

SO WHAT SAY YE?  Are you content to continue to allow persons and forces to turn America "upside down"?  Are you willing to admit that possibly you have been thinking other than what you should have been?  Are you Patriot enough to admit that the political party and politicians that you have supported have BEEN WRONG IN THEIR IDEOLOGY?

AMERICA NEEDS AND DESERVES TO BE RETURNED TO BEING "THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", AGAIN!!  We must face our failures of the past, recognize our allegiances to certain political parties have been "thoughtless", be strong enough to make a change in our thinking, acting, and VOTING, and get back the rights, privileges, and freedoms that we've enjoyed for so long, and that we are at grave risk of losing!

GOD BLESS YOU, and GOD BLESS AMERICA!    

Saturday, June 22, 2013

RELIGION, PATRIOTISM, AND POLITICS - "STRANGE BEDFELLOWS"?

Been wanting to address this issue for a while now, just waiting for "a clear head and heart" to do so.  This still may not be the right time, but here goes!

WHERE IS THE "LINE OF DELINEATION" THAT YOU SHOULD EMPLOY TO SEPARATE THESE THREE ASPECTS OF LIFE FROM EACH OTHER?

Or..........................should you?

Please, give this some serious thought.  I have been, and I pray that it shows.

First, your "religion", or in my case, "my Christianity", is the MOST IMPORTANT AREA OF MY EXISTENCE.  It is my purpose in living, and in doing much, if not most, if not "all" of what I think, feel, and do - on a daily basis.

I am a Christian.  I am a follower of Jesus Christ.  I read, study, and attempt to live by His teachings.  He is God's Son.  He is my example.  He is my Saviour by experience, and my Lord by choice!  EVERYTHING THAT I AM is because of my love and devotion to Him and his leadership.

I CANNOT SEPARATE MY LORD IN MY LIFE FROM ANY OTHER PART OF MY LIFE!!!  He is in me.  He goes with me.  His Spirit teaches and guides, and empowers me - daily!

That being said -  "What should be my attitude or approach" to PATRIOTISM?  Can or should they be mixed?  Can or should my faith and my "love for country" cohabitate?  Is there "a fine line" that I may cross by my devotion to America?  Or whatever your country may be?

SHOULD A CHRISTIAN BE A PATRIOT?  Is there a danger in putting one ahead of the other, ie. devotion to country before faith or religion?
YES.  It is quite possible that I, or you, or others may have improper priorities, and devote themselves to America moreso than their Lord.

CAUTION IS ESSENTIAL HERE.  As admirable and honorable as it may be, and usually is, to be thankful and committed to one's homeland, it must be put into the perspective of, "HOW DOES OR SHOULD MY FAITH AFFECT MY PATRIOTISM"?

From where I stand - I am an American.  Born here.  Relished my life here.  Blessed to be an American.  Love my country.  Thank God for the freedoms, blessings, and opportunities of being an American!  AND FOR THOSE REASONS, I DO, AND WILL INCULCATE MY CHRISTIANITY INTO MY EFFORTS TO BE A PROUD PATRIOT!

America was founded on principles of the Bible, both Old and New Testaments.  We are a Judeo-Christian nation!  Most of our country's founders were believers in the teachings of Scriptures.  Volumes of evidence and proof have attested to their trust in "The Divine" to lead and guide them in formulating the great United States of America!!

I UNITE MY HEART AND MIND AND SOUL WITH THEIRS!

My America has been a bastion for truth and freedom.  We have been "a lighthouse to the world" for religious beliefs, tolerances, and propagation!
THIS WORLD IS BLESSED AND ENRICHED BY THE EXISTENCE OF AMERICA!  We have taken the Gospel to them by many and various efforts - medical aid, financial assistance, military might to ward off evil
intentions, and lastly, and most importantly, WE HAVE SENT AMBASSADORS OF THE GOSPEL into many sin-darkened corners of the globe - to help them to "be free" of the power that SIN and SATAN has held on their lives.

GIVING THAT ALL OF THIS IS "TRUE AND RIGHT" - "What place does an American, who is also a Christian, play in the 'politics' of his or her country?"

POLITICS!  A "DIRTY WORD"?  A "dirty profession"?  Risque?  Vorbotten?  To be avoided?  To be ignored?  A tool of the Devil?  For the citizens of this world to be involved in?  Left to evil and greedy persons?
DO CHRISTIANS HAVE "BETTER THINGS TO DO" THAN INVOLVE THEMSELVES IN "THE AFFAIRS OF MEN"?

Got your "thinking cap" on?  What say ye?  DOES GOD WANT US TO IGNORE AND AVOID POLITICS?  Is it "His will" that we concentrate on "things of the Kingdom", and not be a part of what is happening to this world's or our nation's governments?

DO YOU READ THE NEWS?  DO YOU HEAR THE NEWS?  DO YOU WATCH THE NEWS?  Diabolical forces are advancing in their efforts to totally and diametrically change "civilization"!  Every advance that mankind has made and appreciated for centuries is at risk of being lost!!

 A "MAJOR WORLD RELIGION", AND A "BEHIND-THE-SCENES POWER GROUP" are plotting the demise/death, ceasing-to-exist of not only America, but of everything that we know as "civilization".  Satan is afoot.  His minions are many.  They are powerful, not just because of their numbers, but because of "the power" of evil and darkness that he indwells them with!!

CAN WE, DARE WE, OUGHT WE SEPARATE FAITH, PATRIOTISM, AND POLITICS?

We each have a calling.  Yours is similar, but may well be quite different than mine.  You may be "a prayer-warrior".  You may be a teacher or preacher.  You may be a personal witness.  You may be an "enabler" with your finances.  You may be a counsellor.  You may be an "administrator"  YOUR GIFTS MAY WELL BE A COMBINATION OF THESE CALLINGS!

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE, AS I BELIEVE I HAVE BEEN, "CALLED TO BE A WARRIOR" in the work of the Gospel, my love for America, and my "fight to further the causes of truth and right" in the halls of Congress, the White House, and our state and local government agencies.  It is not beyond reason or possibility that God is calling you to "run for office"!  We sure could use "a few more good men and women" in our national affairs!  

AMERICA NEEDS "A WAKE-UP CALL"!

Too many are lulled asleep by the ruses of our spiritual and national enemy - "the Prince of Darkness", Lucifer, Satan, the Devil.
SIN IS SIN.  TRUTH IS TRUTH.  "Righteousness exalts a nation", my Bible says, and, not to risk our "major calling to be 'light and salt' to the world as a whole, I am engaged in the SPIRITUAL BATTLE FOR THE SOULS OF MEN, whether by supporting missions, praying for souls, encouraging spiritual soldiers in their efforts, contributing to my local church, or STRIVING TO KEEP AMERICA FREE to continue to "shine the light of the Gospel" as long as God allows and enables us to do so.

My "calling" is not your calling.  God has "a special place" for each one of us in His 'economy' and Kingdom.  DO WHAT HE'S CALLED YOU TO DO!  DO WHAT HE'S PLACED UPON YOUR HEART TO DO!!

And when we each one stand before Him, may we all hear His, "Well done, good and faithful servant.  Enter into the 'joy of the Lord'!" 

       

Friday, May 10, 2013

PATRIOT'S RAPID READY REFERENCE GUIDE

I've been thinking a long time about our efforts to "get the word out" more effectively than just sharing, commenting, and posting on Facebook, and this list is my effort to accomplish this task.  While is not complete, it's a start, and hopefully you'll be able to obtain further data as your situation requires.

THE WHITE HOUSE:  Phone (202) 456-llll (comments), (202)456-1414 for information.  Email at "WhiteHouse.gov", going to the bottom of the page for "Contact", and click to open.  Mailing address is 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC  20500.
(There is also a Facebook page for "The White House", and "Michelle Obama", where you can comment on various posts, but they don't have a "message" capability.)

SENATORS:  Call switchboard, (202) 225-3121 and ask for your Senator's office.  If you don't know either name, contact your local municipal office.
Each Senator also has an email, so you may ask for that when reaching his or her office.

REPRESENTATIVES:  Call switchboard, (202) 224-3121, following the same manner as Senators.  Again, if you don't know your single Rep's name, your library of city office can provide it.

ATTORNEY GENERAL:  Eric Holder, (877) 623-2121.

(Each of these government departments has its own web page.)

SECRETARY OF STATE:  John Kerry, (202) 647-4000.  Mailing address is  Secretary of State, 2201 C St. NW, Washington, DC  20520.

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY:  Janet Napolitano, Director - (202) 282-8000; Comment line (202) 282-8495.

CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY:  John Brennan, Director,
(703) 482-0623 (Office of Public Affairs).

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (FBI) - (202)324-3000,
Mail:  FBI Headquarters, 935 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington,
DC  20535-001.  Email:  fbi.gov  (Local FBI offices are listed in your
local phonebook.)

SECRET SERVICE (202) 406-5708, Office of Government and
Public Affairs, 245 Murray Drive., Washington, DC  20223.
Email:  secretservice.gov

SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES:  (202) 479-3000,
1 First Street NE, Washington, DC  20543.

CAIR (Council of American-Islamic Relations):  (202) 488-8787.  Mailing address: 453 New Jersey Ave. SE, Washington DC  20003.

AMERICAN BROADCASTING COMPANY (ABC) - 47 W. 66th St., NY, NY  10023.  (I tried hard in many places, but could not find a phone number.  Even my local ABC affiliate 'refused' to provide me with it!?

COLUMBIA BROADCASTING SYSTEMS (CBS) - (212) 975-4321,
address: 51 W. 52nd St., NY, NY  10019.

CABLE NEWS NETWORK (CNN) - (404) 827-1500.  Address is
One CNN Center, Box 105366, Atlanta, GA  30303-5366.

MSNBC - (No phone number available) - 30 Rockefeller Plaza, NY, NY
10112.

NATIONAL BROADCASTING COMPANY (NBC) - (212) 644-4444,
30 Rockefeller Plaza, NY, NY  10112.


NOTE:  As time goes on, I intend to post other agencies information, as well as those American Patriot websites for important and pertinent data.
If you need emails for your Senator or Rep, try going to their webpage, or Facebook page, or contact me at:  C W Bill Richey on Facebook - or heyrichey@yahoo.com

I PRAY THAT YOU FIND THIS INFORMATION VALUABLE AND USABLE.  GOD BLESS YOU, AND GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!