TC gets a new number...

TC (his name now!) called yesterday to let us know that the coach said, "Centerfield is yours to lose." Nice words to hear! He also said that he wanted to dedicate the next few months getting him ready to beat all the "steals" records at Temple. So after a freshman bench warming job and wearing the number 17, we're hoping he stays healthy, keeps up with his school work, and has a ton of fun! His new number is 1....which he had all through high school and on his travel team. Lot's of prays will be appreciated! I'm certainly proud of him for working so hard and sticking with it.

Thank you Veterans

INNOCENCE IS PRICELESS

One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Alex standing in the foyer of the church staring up at a large plaque. It was covered with names and small American flags mounted on either side of it. The six-year old had been staring at the plaque for some time, so the pastor walked up! , stood beside the little boy, and said quietly, 'Good morning Alex.'

'Good morning Pastor,' he replied, still focused on the plaque. 'Pastor, what is this? '

The pastor said, 'Well son, it's a memorial to all the young men and women who died in the service.'

Soberly, they just stood together, staring at the large plaque. Finally, little Alex's voice, barely audible and trembling with fear asked,

'Which service, the 8:30 or the 10:30?'

President Barak Obama

Romans 13

1Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. 3For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and he will commend you. 4For he is God's servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God's servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. 5Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also because of conscience. 6This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God's servants, who give their full time to governing. 7Give everyone what you owe him: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.

8Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law. 9The commandments, "Do not commit adultery," "Do not murder," "Do not steal," "Do not covet," and whatever other commandment there may be, are summed up in this one rule: "Love your neighbor as yourself." 10Love does no harm to its neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.

11And do this, understanding the present time. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. 12The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. 13Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. 14Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the sinful nature.

As in the past, we must continue to pray for our leaders whether we agree or disagree with their policies. I strongly disagree with the direction that this leadership is wanting to take, but I am also willing to support and pray for them and pray that the Lord will continue to move in the hearts of all mankind. May our nation, and all the nations be moved to seek God and to desire "Thy Kingdom come, Thy Will be done, on earth as it is in heaven".

To the Bloggers in JC...

CHEERS!
Wish I could have joined you.
As the saying goes...next year!

The color of news...

http://www.journalism.org/node/13436
http://www.journalism.org/node/13307

The more one hears and sees it to be good or bad, the more one believes it to be true.
Not that it will stop...but I can't wait for this election to be over!

Two strikes and one more to go...

Strike one: Dodgers lose to Phillies

Strike two: Phillies beat Rays and win the World Series.

Strike three?

i hope not.

Baseball Break...

My wife voted on Saturday. I voted today. We checked completely different boxes. Should be an interesting night.

TB 2 PHI 10

The Phillies were on last night. Bolton (who is from Nashville) pitched a great game and ended
his night hitting a homerun. Hope TB can come back and keep this series going.

TB 4 PHI 5

Great game. Rays blew it in the bottom of the 9th. Hoping tonight they come back with a win and even things out.

PHI 2 TB 4

The Rays are looking good! This is going to be a good series.

Phil 3 TB 2

Here we go! Looks like it's going to be a good World Series.

Baseball Break...And they say Palin isn't ready?

Tom Baldwin in Washington

Joe Biden, the Democratic vice-presidential nominee, has told Americans to expect a “major international crisis” that will present an early test of a Barack Obama administration.

His comments were seized upon by the campaign of John McCain yesterday, which deployed Rudy Giuliani, the former Mayor of New York, to raise fresh doubts about the inexperience and preparedness of Mr Obama to be commander-in-chief.

Mr Biden, who was speaking at a fundraiser in Seattle on Sunday night, said: “Mark my words, it will not be six months before the world tests Barack Obama like they did John Kennedy. The world is looking. We’re about to elect a brilliant 47-year-old senator president of the United States of America. Remember I said it standing here . . . we’re gonna have an international crisis, a generated crisis, to test the mettle of this guy.”

Mr Biden cited Russia and the Middle East as possible places that may cause problems, as well as the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan – “crawling with al-Qaeda” – as being of concern.

“He’s gonna need help,” the senator added, “Because it’s not gonna be apparent, initially, that we’re right.”

He added: “I probably shouldn’t have said all this because it dawned on me that the press is here.” (there's more...follow the link above for the full article: Click on "Tom Baldwin in Washington")

Biden being Biden....kinda like Manny being Manny. Problem is Biden is suppose to have a brain and is possibly going to be the next VP. Manny just wants to play baseball.

I believe what Biden was saying here (like we don't know) is that the messiah of the world will be tested but with our total devotion of this true socialist who is determined to destroy every bit of the Constitution...America will be in good hands as Obama calms the seas and we become one with the world. He's just setting up the scene so it will be easier to follow when it does happen. And yes, Joe is right. It will happen.

Sorry folks...I do know this is suppose to happen so it's not a big surprise. Joe didn't have to leak the news. Scripture makes it clear that mankind will come to this. I was just hoping it would be hundreds of years after I'm gone. The good news is that the church will finally repent as things become more evil and self serving by the elite ones.

Price is Right! Bos 1 TB 3

Yes! Rays takes it away from Boston! Congratulations to David Price for closing the deal! Awesome work. Now on to the WORLD SERIES!
Go RAYS!

TB 7 BOS 8

Got to give Boston credit. They never gave up.

PHI 5 LA 1

What can I say? I'm going to bed...

TB 13 Bos 4

Dear God, Please let Tampa Bay beat Boston and let the Dodgers come back
and beat the the Phillies. I really, really, really would like to see a great World
Series with two teams that I like.
And by the way...I know you're ticked off at America and are making us have to pick
between two guys that we certainly deserve...but, if we promise
to be good from now on, could you change your mind and send a miracle? Amen

PHI 7 LA 5

PHI 2 LA 7

Here we go!

LA 5 PHI 8

Darn again...