Ramblings of a Beggar

Ron Paul and Finishing Strong

2011-12-22T00:59:00.001-06:00

Watch this video... ...can you imagine what he must be thinking when he looks out into the crowd of people at campaign rallies? Thousands of people - young and old - excited about the idea of freedom as expounded by a 76 year old man who has been ridiculed time and time and time again; thousands of people finally starting to wake up to the message that he has been promoting for thirty years.

A Favorite Christmas Song

2011-12-11T11:04:00.000-06:00

"Adorn" by Alli Rogers I like to think there was a pause I like to think there was a silence when all the wind stopped blowing all the trees bowed low sharing in a secret there must have been a million stars that must have shaken at the moment you arrived how could the mountains stay standing how could the rivers still run did the earth fall before you how could our hearts be ready to hold

The Real Truth of Wars

2011-12-03T21:15:00.000-06:00

"We have an obligation to every last victim of this illegal aggression because all of this carnage has been done in our name. Since World War II, 90% of the casualties of war are unarmed civilians. 1/3 of them children. Our victims have done nothing to us. From Palestine to Afghanistan to Iraq to Somalia to wherever our next target may be, their murders are not collateral damage, they are

The Mission of the Church

2011-11-27T21:31:00.000-06:00

"The mission of the church in the world is the destruction of Satan's dominion." - John Howard Yoder, in Politics of Jesus (footnote on p. 33) "The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil’s work." - 1 John 3:8 Every time the kingdom of God advances, Satan's kingdom shrinks. Press on, Christian soldiers, press on. But please, stop fighting the way that the world fights - by

Killing Kids: The American Way

2011-11-25T21:51:00.001-06:00

I am reminded tonight, once again, of how much I despise war, murder, destruction and America's proclivity towards it, love affair with it, and laissez faire attitude towards it. Two events of this evening combine to bring you this post. The first: (not the actual vehicle, but it looked similar) While on my way home tonight from work, I was driving on the highway behind an SUV that all of

Reversing the Curse in Marriage

2011-11-18T21:37:00.000-06:00

I could not agree with Greg Boyd more in this sermon about how being in the kingdom of God totally re-orients one's priorities, allegiances, and relationships - especially in marriage! Jesus, help Amanda and me to display your love in our marriage and to always remember where our true allegiance lies. Also, props to Boyd for sounding AND looking more and more like John Howard Yoder (below).

Ari Hest - Reason

2011-11-10T21:25:00.000-06:00

I <3 Ari Hest's music. :-D

US Cash Flow Made Simple

2011-09-23T17:51:00.000-05:00

From G. Edward Griffin's weekly newsletter: US CASH FLOW MADE SIMPLE 2011 Sep 21 from Dennis Schliewe This is so simple a third grader can understand it. But Politicians can't, so pay attention to who you vote for in the next election: US TAX REVENUE: $2,170,000,000,000 (TRILLION) FED BUDGET: $3,820,000,000,000 (TRILLION) NEW DEBT: $1,650,000,000,000 (TRILLION) NATIONAL DEBT:

Remembering 9/11/01

2011-09-11T21:49:00.000-05:00

An eyewitness account of what really happened on 9/11. "I'm hearing all kinds of explosions, all this time I'm hearing explosions..." "This was the lobby...total ruins. For me to see what I saw, was unbelievable." What is unbelievable is how anyone could possibly believe that the collapse of any of these three buildings at the World Trade Center was not a controlled demolition.

Jon Stewart Exposes Blatant Media Bias towards Ron Paul

2011-08-26T21:27:00.001-05:00

Jon Stewart hits the nail right on the head and makes you laugh while doing it. Bravo, Jon, and bravo, Ron Paul, for sharing the truth with the American people. You can view his main website here: http://www.ronpaul2012.com/ I endorse him as my (only) candidate of choice for president in 2012.

Who are the Real Criminals?

2011-06-10T10:32:00.000-05:00

From NaturalNews: When Narces Benoit decided to use his cell phone to film Miami Beach police officers gunning down a man sitting in a parked car early Monday morning, he had no idea the same cops would eventually target him as well. According to video evidence and witness testimony, officers pointed a gun at Narces and his girlfriend, threw them to the ground, destroyed his camera and what

Last Nail in the American Coffin

2011-05-26T10:32:00.000-05:00

The United States government continues to rape and pillage across the globe, as well as within its very own borders. At least one person in Congress is bold enough to stand up and proclaim that it is wrong.

The Pastor Has No Clothes

2011-05-03T10:19:00.000-05:00

Looks like I'll be getting a new book soon: The Pastor Has No Clothes by Jon Zens “The local church pastor is key – absolutely central – to everything we are and do as a church" (Ministry Magazine, 2010). Do sentiments like this reflect the mind of Christ? Since around 250AD the visible church has focused on one leader to hold the parishioners together. The Protestant tradition carried

Fat Head - Documentary that Debunks "Supersize-Me"

2011-03-13T21:01:00.000-05:00

Morgan Spurlock ate fast food for a month and gained 25 lbs. This guy eats fast food for a month and loses 12 lbs. How? Why? He uses his brain. Check it out if you're into health and/or the way the government of the United States manipulates data and gets into bed with even more special interests to promote an agenda that has been leading to the diabetes and heart disease epidemics. If

Why do Christians Need the Government to Feed the Poor?

2011-02-25T10:22:00.001-06:00

It's a very valid question, in my always humble opinion ;-) - Why do Christians need the government to feed the poor? I ask it because of two Facebook posts from friends that I have seen in the last two days. The articles these friends linked to are: Petition Congress: Don't Turn Your Back on the Poorest PeopleandPolling Evangelicals: Cut Aid to World's Poor, Unemployed Both of the articles

Guest Post: Finding Work During a Recession

2011-02-22T10:19:00.000-06:00

Another guest post...I highly recommend #'s 3 and 5, but all would be helpful for a person looking for work. Gary North offers some other tips as well, if you'd like some more good reading on the subject. Also, coming up tomorrow night will be a post on Christians, the government, and feeding the poor. It's a topic that really gets my blood boiling. Finding Work During a Recession: Tips and

Guest Post: Egyptian Revolution Timeline

2011-02-22T10:06:00.000-06:00

I was asked by a reader of my blog if I would post the following image. My recent rambling on Egypt and its revolution has proven popular. The image breaks down what has been happening in Egypt recently... Click on the image to view it full-size and make it easier to read. Online Classes

Egypt and The Politics of Obedience

2011-02-13T21:59:00.001-06:00

The people of Egypt got mad at their overlord and took to the streets in protest. Sounds like a noble idea, but what will it really accomplish? (hint: two words combined: no + thing) They've gotten the figurehead of their discontent to resign (Mubarak), and now the United States-supported Egyptian military gets to take over and lead the people to the promised land of "democracy." Milk and

GREAT Article by Jon Zens on the Body of Christ - It's US, not ME!

2011-01-22T20:43:00.000-06:00

From Frank Viola's blog...so good I would quote it in full if I could. This is a HUGE missing element in most Christian churches I have been a part of since I became a follower of Jesus Christ. The New Testament Is Plural (Us) Not Singular (Me) by Jon Zens As folks listen to local and media Bible teachers, most miss the fact that Christ’s body is missing from their use of the New Testament.

America - a Nation Like any Other

2010-12-26T21:37:00.000-06:00

I let out a big ole' sigh as I came across this article written by Chuck Baldwin today. In it, he makes the following statement: "America’s birth is directly linked to the birth of our Savior. In fact, the United States of America is the only nation established by Christian people, upon Biblical principles, and dedicated to the purpose of religious liberty. This truth is easily observed

Does Jesus Love Cruise Missles?

2010-11-12T22:40:00.001-06:00

Yesterday I posted an article to my Facebook page that caused quite a reaction from a few people. On the day when Americans are supposed to talk about how great people who mainly go oversees to kill other people are, I chose to relay an article by Laurence Vance that asks the question, "Thank a Vet?" (please take the time to read it, if you haven't done so already) The author wonders why we

Gabriella Rose is Born!

2010-10-10T12:13:00.000-05:00

At 3:40am on Saturday, Oct. 2nd, I witnessed one of the most amazing things I've ever seen in my life: the birth of my daughter, Gabriella Rose. Words are tough to come by to explain the whole experience, but one thing that I'll always remember is how incredibly strong my wife, Amanda, is. She gave birth to Gabby all natural - no epidural, no drugs, nada (Gabby was 8lbs, 2 oz., and 21 inches

Book Review: Your Money God's Way by Amie Streater

2010-09-16T21:48:00.000-05:00

Your Money God's Way by Amie Streater Amie Streater tackles a subject that many people, Christian or not, are unbelievably ignorant in, personal finances, and does so with straight-shooting honesty and passionate conviction that are sadly often missing in Christian circles (Jesus was always such a "nice, quiet, and gentle guy"…when he was turning over tables and yelling at Pharisees). Following

New Links & a Return

2010-08-13T23:06:00.002-05:00

I'm feeling like getting back into the writing swing of things, so I shall be returning to the blog-o-sphere shortly. :) In the meantime, here are a few sites you should really check out:Vigilant CitizenAn amazing site that documents the occult symbols that permeate our culture and what they mean. A great, highly recommended site.The Economic CollapseIt's only going to get worse as the planned

Don't Cram God into a Box

2010-05-20T11:12:00.002-05:00

It's hard to say it much better than this:When we cram the life of God into a box, we rob it of its life and power and only distinguish it from other religions by claiming a more truthful doctrine. Could that be why Jesus didn't teach his disciples how to gain a following or build institutions. He didn't teach them how to meet on Sunday mornings at 10:00 with a worship band and a leader to

Coming...this Sunday Morning....

2010-05-11T17:28:00.001-05:00

"Sunday's Coming" Movie Trailer from North Point Media on Vimeo.That's just amazing.

A Warning from Dr. Ron Paul

2010-05-06T17:19:00.001-05:00

Forfeitting the Power of the Holy Spirit

2010-04-30T13:55:00.000-05:00

"Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." - 2 Cor. 3:17)When instructing the believers in Corinth on how to assemble together as a church, the apostle Paul writes the following:"What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a hymn, or a word of instruction, a revelation, a tongue or an interpretation. All of these must be done

Matthew Kowalski - Bethel University Chapel Messages

2010-03-18T09:13:00.002-05:00

I've given a few messages at chapel at Bethel University. If you'd like, you can find and listen to them on iTunes. They're really easy to find; all you have to do is type my name ("Matthew Kowalski") into the search in the iTunes store and scroll down a little to find them. They're all free to download."A Heart that Devises Wicked Schemes" - 2/12/10A re-telling of the building of the tower of

The Bridge to Nowhere

2010-02-24T13:15:00.004-06:00

So, you've got a problem. Your "church" is overflowing with people eager to get fed some spiritual goodies every Sunday morning, but the parking lot simply isn't cutting it. It takes people nearly 20 minutes to leave after they have been served their milk and cookies for the week! What is a church to do? Well, like any good business would do, it develops a plan to maximize efficiency. A good

Modern Politics

2010-02-19T20:33:00.004-06:00

Not really much commentary needed here!

Racial / Ethnic Reconciliation & The Church

2010-01-29T14:00:00.000-06:00

This morning I attended the Pathways to Reconciliation forum at Bethel Seminary. Good stuff, overall. The presenters on the panel (Samuel Zalanga, Curtiss DeYoung, and Mark Harden) all spoke on the challenges that Christians face regarding racial and ethnic reconciliation. The highlight for me, though, came when the Q&A time arrived and a woman stood up and shared about how many immigrants

God's Temple is Not Made of Bricks

2010-01-27T22:30:00.000-06:00

Sometimes I see things done in the name of bringing glory to God that just make me want to vomit and/or cry and/or slap someone. Today I saw one of those things. First Baptist Church of Dallas Texas wants to bring transformation to the Dallas area. They want to touch people's lives with the good news of Jesus Christ. What is that good news? That God wants to build $130 million buildings, of

The Ancient Church as Family

2010-01-07T18:18:00.000-06:00

I'm reading through The Ancient Church as Family by Joseph H. Hellerman, and a portion of it really struck me. In chapter three Hellerman describes how Jesus redefines what it meant to be part of the people of God. For many of the Jews at the time, being part of the true people of God meant being a physical descendant of Abraham and allegiance to ritual purity laws.For most Judean groups of

Pagan Christianity?

2009-12-13T21:57:00.005-06:00

I just finished the following two books that are DEFINITELY worth reading if you care at all about the body of Christ ("church"):Pagan Christianity?Reimagining ChurchAre the big buildings, priests, pastors, sermons, etc. (all the ways church is typically done) a help or a hindrance to building community and revealing the true nature of the trinitarian God that Christians follow? What really are

How's the Hope and Change Going?

2009-10-27T15:45:00.003-05:00

The title of the post is simply a question I had as I read the resignation letter of Matthew Hoh from his duties serving the military industrial complex (er, I mean, "America") over in Afghanistan. So where is that "change" we can all believe in? I guess sending more troops into the middle east is technically a change. The economy has also been technically changing, if change meant making it

Matthew Kowalski - "Freedom in the Spirit" - Bethel University Chapel Message, Oct. 5th

2009-10-08T09:36:00.006-05:00

I had the honor of speaking at Bethel University's chapel on October 5th. The audio is now on iTunes, for your listening pleasure. If you're interested in hearing me speak on the key to living the type of lives that God designed us to live, then:1. Open iTunes2. Go to the iTunes Store3. In the search box, type in "Bethel University" (or, a little faster way is to just type in my name "

"Deliver Us" by The Tonic and Shachah

2009-09-24T10:45:00.001-05:00

Shachah's "Deliver Us" ft. John Wells - The Tonic from CMR - Outtadisworld In Stores!!! on Vimeo.I love Cross Movement Records.

Jim Wallis Misses the Mark on Health Care

2009-09-08T11:16:00.003-05:00

Jim Wallis, founder and editor of Sojourners Magazine, has been a highly visible and outspoken proponent of making health care affordable and universal for all - a noble goal, indeed. Unfortunately, Wallis (and increasingly many others in Christian circles) believes that the way to go about achieving that goal is through government mandate. In a post on his blog he writes,We are calling on

Back in the Saddle

2009-09-01T09:44:00.002-05:00

Alright, the blog is back up and I will be resuming my lovely, often thought-provoking, ramblings shortly. The craziness of summer, getting married, moving, and finding new jobs has now started to subside, so let the blogging commence! :)

Inflation Nation

2009-06-17T15:50:00.002-05:00

An update on the counterfeiting operation that continues to go down at the Federal Reserve:In May of last year the U.S. money supply stood at roughly $834 billion. Now, a year later, the Federal Reserve has created an additional $941 billion out of thin air. Pay close attention to those numbers…* The amount of new money the Fed has created is roughly $107 billion more than all the money that was

Alex Jones Interviews Kevin Trudeau

2009-05-29T22:34:00.002-05:00

This is one of the best interviews I've heard from Alex Jones. Very interesting information from Kevin Trudeau; a good primer in some of the aims and goals of those making global government a coming reality. It's a 6 part interview...here's #1:Visit youtube to watch the other 5 segments of the interview.

Perpetual War & Perpetual Spending

2009-05-15T23:57:00.001-05:00

Where's the magical "change" I was hearing so much about?

Men and Church

2009-05-12T22:21:00.005-05:00

I must admit that I've been feeling what's said in the following article:Why Men Don't Go to ChurchClick the link and give it a read.A man is driven by a desire to "matter" in the world, to make a difference. He needs his life to have some significance, some higher purpose that draws him out of himself. Notice how intrinsically men of differing cultures share a principle of self-sacrifice for the

Free Ashton Lundeby - (The Horror, part 6)

2009-05-05T23:20:00.004-05:00

Read the story of Ashton Lundeby, a 16 year old kid captured by the FBI and dragged into a gulag because some disgusting pieces of trash thought it might be fun to do so. Yep, fun to terrorize a family and hold a kid hostage for 60 days in a jail for a crime he didn't commit and for which they have no evidence anyway. Who are the terrorists that Americans need to be wary of?Some dudes in caves

On Pirates & Government

2009-04-10T23:42:00.002-05:00

Writes Ralph Raico: Somali pirates being in the news, this great passage from Noam Chomsky comes to mind: In the "City of God," St. Augustine tells the story of a pirate captured by Alexander the Great. The Emperor angrily demanded of him, "How dare you molest the seas?" To which the pirate replied, "How dare you molest the whole world? Because I do it with a small boat, I am called a

Riots, Ghost Malls, and Revolutions...oh my!

2009-04-02T23:27:00.002-05:00

There's a pretty large ghost mall only about 15 minutes away from me. I walked through it a couple weeks ago...huge beautiful building, about 1/3 of the stores were occupied.

The GIVE Act

2009-03-24T18:18:00.003-05:00

The beast grows! It only asks you to sacrifice your sons and daughters. No big deal.Senate Rubber Stamps National Enslavement BillThe Senate last night rubber stamped a nightmare domestic draft bill that legislates mandatory national service and creates an “army” of at least 7 million civilian enforcers working at the the behest of the government, while also containing language that threatens

God is Awesome

2009-03-13T08:57:00.002-05:00

Check out this sweet testimony from Brian Welch, the former guitarist of Korn.Then I heard a loud voice in heaven say: "Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of his Christ. For the accuser of our brothers, who accuses them before our God day and night, has been hurled down. They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb

The Troops Aren't Coming Home

2009-03-04T23:44:00.004-06:00

They haven't come home from many places around the world, for at least the last 60 years. They aren't coming home from the Middle East any time soon either.Can someone please explain to me how Dear Leader Obama's increasing of the troop levels in Afghanistan is any form of real "change"? We can certainly still "hope", though, can't we? YES WE CAN!(seriously, click the YouTube link above)

Two Recommended Things to Do

2009-03-03T22:28:00.002-06:00

#1 - Starting tomorrow, go to Feldmannnissangiveaway.com and vote for Amanda and I in the "dream wedding giveaway." It would be sweet to win. It's super quick and you can vote for us every day in March. #2 - Listen to or watch the sermon entitled "Prayer for Patience and Justice" by Seth McCoy (Emerging Generation Pastor at Woodland Hills Church)."The parable in today’s text doesn’t stand

Why do Police Get a Bad Rap? (The Horror - part 5)

2009-02-28T09:29:00.002-06:00

Well, maybe because of incidents like this one...The latest installment in the ongoing series highlighting the horrors (caused by their loving government) that the people of America face...Yeah, I'm sure that a little girl calling a grown man names and flinging a shoe at him necessitates that he slam her head against a wall and her face into the ground. This guy should be stuck in jail for a

I Like Rick Santelli

2009-02-19T18:12:00.002-06:00

Not enough people get pissed off like this. Unfortunately, the fluoride in the water must be doing its job.

Understanding Economics Matters

2009-02-17T16:20:00.002-06:00

Most people probably have not studied much about monetary systems and theories, and probably have never heard of the Austrian school of economics. That's too bad, because what the overlords in Washington DC are doing to the dollar is going to have serious consequences for each and every person.Case in point: Economist John Williams talking about what might be up ahead in the good ole' US of A..

Guest Post from Dayne Shuda

2009-02-15T20:30:00.004-06:00

My friend Dayne Shuda asked if I would post this article from him on my blog. I would be happy to, sir! Here ya go...Is the American Dream Dead? By Dayne Shuda (2009) Entrepreneurship. Does it exist in America the way it once did – the way I always dreamt it had? My American Dream was to one day start a successful business or even multiple businesses. I looked at others around

Zimbabwe Economics

2009-02-07T10:08:00.002-06:00

You heard about it on this site over a year ago - that the USA is headed the way of Zimbabwe in terms of its economic outlook. I hope Marc Faber and I are wrong, because hyperinflation is not a pretty thing.

Yummy! High Fructose Corn Syrup and Mercury!

2009-02-03T14:22:00.003-06:00

The Corn Refiners Association wants you and your loved ones to know that eating a substance that is laced with mercury, that causes your blood-sugar levels to spike (diabetes, anyone?), that has no nutritional value, and that makes you fat is perfectly fine for you.Ah, yes. Up is really down, left is really right, and evil is really good. Oh, and do remember that mercury is actually nutritious

Surrendering Totally to God

2009-01-30T16:16:00.003-06:00

I'll be the first to admit that it is a difficult task...though it shouldn't be. Meditate on the following passage from the book Doing Local Theology by Clemens Sedmak:We do theology as wounded people, sometimes because of our wounds. No one can go through life without getting wounded. No human soul leaves life without wounds, humiliations, and experiences of injustice and rejection. We all

A New Day Dawns on America

2009-01-20T23:10:00.008-06:00

Well, here we have it. Barack Hussein Obama is the 44th President of the United States of America. I share Justin Raimondo's excitement...or, lack thereof.I was getting my oil changed and sitting watching the BBC post-inauguration coverage and noticed a sign that many people were holding with Obama's face and rays of light emanating all around it, similar to this one - Then I came to the

Government Knows Best

2009-01-16T14:55:00.003-06:00

If you know me at all, you understand that I'm being totally sarcastic. Take, for example, the government of Zimbabwe. Their policies are actually similar to the ones the United States government is currently undertaking. Pumping more "liquidity" into the system plus government control of industries = all you'll really get is more inflation.Zimbabwe to launch Z100 trillion dollar

Something to Ponder Regarding the Conflict in Israel

2009-01-13T00:43:00.004-06:00

I Support Palestineby my good friend Scotty WilliamsThursday, January 8In the past few years I've found myself disenchanted and even disgusted by much of Evangelical Christendom's position on the Israel/Palestine conflict. It seems like most Evangelicals immediately flock to Israel and treat it as if it has done no wrongs in this whole thing; many of them even get what I call Hebrewmania (an

Matthew is Engaged!

2008-11-30T22:57:00.004-06:00

Yes indeed, yours truly is now engaged to be married to "my Amanda." ;)I popped the question last Wednesday evening with a sweet 1 ct. Solasfera diamond. The thing is amazing...just like my bride-to-be. (Amanda w/ my little brother, Tim)I praise and thank God for Amanda...she is such a blessing to me and I pray that I will always be the same to her."He who finds a wife finds what is good and

America the Illiterate

2008-11-18T00:59:00.003-06:00

This is so painfully true. If you're able, please take a few minute to read it."America the Illiterate"by Chris HedgesWe live in two Americas. One America, now the minority, functions in a print-based, literate world. It can cope with complexity and has the intellectual tools to separate illusion from truth. The other America, which constitutes the majority, exists in a non-reality-based belief

Economic Crash Alert

2008-11-13T09:13:00.003-06:00

Please, please, please, please take a few minutes and read this interview of Gerald Celente on what he predicts coming in the next few years in America. It mirrors a lot of what I and others have been saying. I hope you've been taking steps to prepare.After Wall Street Bailout, Is Main Street Headed for Depression? (click link for the full interview)Some quotes from the interview: “There

Time for a New War on Drugs?

2008-11-11T19:28:00.004-06:00

Prescription drugs, that is. Prescription Drugs Kill 300 Percent More Americans than Illegal Drugs A report by the Florida Medical Examiners Commission has concluded that prescription drugs have outstripped illegal drugs as a cause of death.An analysis of 168,900 autopsies conducted in Florida in 2007 found that three times as many people were killed by legal drugs as by cocaine, heroin and all

Did You Vote Today?

2008-11-04T20:07:00.005-06:00

I didn't! I've heard so many people in the past couple days urging everyone to vote. Some said, "No matter who you vote for, just make sure you vote!" I have to ask...Why? Seriously. If you're reading this and you have an answer, please leave it in the comments section. Also, if you did choose to vote for either Obama or McCain, I'd love to hear why it is you did so.I've written before that

Some Lyrical Theology

2008-10-28T21:22:00.004-05:00

More poetry in this post, this time from the musician shai linne. I love rap music, and shai is one of my favorites, mainly for how deep his lyrics are. Check this one out and tell me what ya think...Christ Crucifiedwritten by shai linne Hook:In this land of do or dieWhere innocent bystanders lose their livesYou do what you gotta do just to surviveWhat’s the answer? Christ crucifiedWhere brutal

Poetry from Joe Showalter

2008-10-23T15:58:00.002-05:00

Through the young adults ministry at Woodland Hills Church (Immerse), I've gotten to know a cool guy by the name of Joe Showalter. He said he writes poetry, so I asked him to share it with me. He said he has never put any of his poetry out there for the world to see, so I present three of the ones that I liked best for ya'll to read. Enjoy!Oh Lord!By Joe ShowalterOh, Lord,Please be there in my

Wisdom from Peter Schiff

2008-10-17T15:21:00.003-05:00

It would probably do you well to listen to what he says:And in case you didn't already know...Commodities will benefit the most from the coordinated bailouts because the plans are sowing the seeds of future poverty, fuelling an already raging inflationary fire, analyst Puru Saxena, CEO at Puru Saxena told CNBC on Tuesday."All this money-printing which is going on all over the world" will bring "

Update

2008-10-17T15:19:00.003-05:00

It looks like Brian will be ok, and should be leaving the hospital tomorrow some time. Continue to pray that his healing will progress well!

Pray for my brother, Brian

2008-10-14T19:57:00.003-05:00

Please be in prayer for my brother, Brian (pictured on the left), and friend, Kyle. They were going home from visiting me yesterday and got into a bad car accident on the highway where the car rolled over several times. Neither of them were wearing seat belts, and thankfully Kyle ended up OK somehow, but my brother was banged up quite badly. It seems like he should be OK long-term, but he has

Who I'll Vote For

2008-10-13T12:59:00.003-05:00

I was asked in the comments section of my last post:"Big question: who are you voting for?"To this question, I offer two possible answers...First, I may not vote for President at all. Thomas DiLorenzo offers some decent reasoning on why a person shouldn't vote:Voting only allows these traitors to the Constitution to proclaim that "the people have spoken" and "I am your president," or congressman

Why the Presidential "Debates" are Meaningless

2008-10-07T21:05:00.003-05:00

As I write this, there's a presidential debate occurring on the television screen. However, I find that it will probably be a meaningless debate. Why?Because nothing of substance will be debated.Will they talk about removing the Federal Reserve? (You know, the private institution that has caused the booms and busts in the American economy, and that has been leading it head-first off a cliff)

Doing Life Together

2008-10-06T12:18:00.004-05:00

A friend and I (Ben) were talking last night about the possibility of starting up a ministry house type of living arrangement, where around 8 of us would purchase a large building and turn it into a sweet place to live.For me, this makes sense on a couple of important levels. One, here in America it seems that isolation from other people is an important part of growing up. Gimme a wife, kids,

Ramblings on the Financial Takeover

2008-10-01T18:08:00.004-05:00

If you've been paying any attention to the news lately, you probably realize that the leaders of the good ole US of A are working on bailing out some large banks by taking money from the masses. Essentially, this is income redistribution, except it doesn't even have the the veneer of goodness that communism has (equality). This is flat out looting of the masses, and people should be disgusted

Who Really Rules America?

2008-09-25T13:25:00.003-05:00

Given the current financial meltdown, I felt that this quote is an appropriate one to ponder:A great industrial nation is controlled by its system of credit. Our system of credit is privately concentrated. The growth of the nation, therefore, and all our activities are in the hands of a few men who, even if their action be honest and intended for the public interest, are necessarily concentrated

Articles to Ponder

2008-09-23T16:45:00.003-05:00

Henry Paulson says, "Isn't it great that the Federal Reserve owns everyone's houses now?"Think $4 gas is expensive? Think again! Thanks to everyone's buddies at the "Fed" and the $700 billion bailout of rich bankers, inflation is sure to continue strong in the years to come!The Bailout Will Kill the DollarWhat nobody in the corporate media is mentioning amid all the blather about the $700-

Country First? No thanks.

2008-09-13T21:58:00.003-05:00

Pilate then went back inside the palace, summoned Jesus and asked him, "Are you the king of the Jews?""Is that your own idea," Jesus asked, "or did others talk to you about me?""Am I a Jew?" Pilate replied. "It was your people and your chief priests who handed you over to me. What is it you have done?"Jesus said, "My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my

Hot T-Shirts & "Country First"

2008-09-11T09:45:00.004-05:00

If you have extra federal reserve notes burning a hole in your pocket and you think that you would like to use them on t-shirts, then I suggest you give this site a look...Also, I'm going to be doing a more extensive post this weekend on a slogan I saw being touted at the GOP convention just a few miles away from me in St. Paul.Here it is...I'd love to know your thoughts on the idea of "Country

Exposing the Bankrupt Political System of the USA

2008-09-10T17:38:00.004-05:00

Ron Paul held a press conference today in order to expose the fraud that is the two-party dominated political system of the United States. Think you have a choice to really impact things in this coming election by voting for either McCain or Obama? Think again. As I have said before, the two parties are essentially the same.In a statement released today, Paul said:"The argument that the two

Update on the Ron Paul R3volution

2008-09-04T13:18:00.002-05:00

Though sometimes I think Tucker Carlson is a nobb, here he offers some good comments on what Ron Paul has done throughout his campaign and now with the Campaign for Liberty...Also, check out this great news story from Russia Today on the rally that was held in Minneapolis..."Texas Congressman Ron Paul may not be the next US President. But the firebrand Republican, who failed to win the party's

A Long Blogging Absence

2008-08-17T22:18:00.002-05:00

I really haven't posted in over a month...craziness! I'll hopefully be uploading to YouTube a sermon that I preached at Immerse (monthly 20-somethings gathering at church) within the next week, so if you've stumbled across my blog or have frequented it even though I haven't posted in a month, that'll be something new and exciting to look for. :)In the meantime, if economics interests you at all

More Crap Hitting the Fan

2008-07-13T22:16:00.004-05:00

Brought to you by the government and Federal Reserve System:Mayday, mayday, mayday! The ship is sinking fast...When faith is frayedIn a modern financial system, nothing is more frightening than a run on the bank.The U.S. now has suffered through a series of them, and they are escalating in size and scope -- posing a serious threat to the already reeling economy.On Friday, rumors swamped

State Open Qualifying

2008-07-10T09:25:00.002-05:00

I made it difficult for myself by 3-putting three times in a span of four holes and having a lost ball (aka five wasted shots), but I buckled down by making four birdies on my last ten holes to qualify for the Minnesota State Open.Check out my scorecard, if you wish. It felt good to "git er done."

Economic Update - Not So Good

2008-07-07T23:22:00.004-05:00

$4/gallon high enough for you? They're goin' up! Gas prices will keep rising because the Federal Reserve will keep inflating:Yes, Erin, the Fed is to blame.Foreclosures to rise whoever wins White HouseHome foreclosures will keep rising next year no matter who is elected president in November.Even the optimism that surrounds a new president taking office cannot resurrect home values overnight,

Bad Movie Alert: Don't See "The Happening"

2008-06-23T21:56:00.003-05:00

Save yourself some money and time by avoiding seeing the movie "The Happening." I saw it on Saturday and I must say that it is awful.The plot of the movie is as follows: All of a sudden people all over the East Coast of the US start killing themselves in mass. Nobody can figure out why, but it turns out that it is the plants (yes, the plants - the vegetation) reacting to too many people being

The Enabler of War

2008-06-17T21:40:00.003-05:00

Is it George Bush? Congress? The easily manipulated populace?Nope, none of the above. The real enabler of the United States wars has been the Federal Reserve. Surprised? You probably are.Lew Rockwell explains why:The US central bank, called the Federal Reserve, was created in 1913. No one promoted this institution with the slogan that it would make wars more likely and guarantee that nearly

I'm In a Golf Tournament Tomorrow

2008-06-15T21:33:00.004-05:00

I'm making my professional debut in a Minnesota Assistant Professional golf tournament tomorrow. If you feel inclined to check out the results, you can find them here:http://mnpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/mnpga8/event/mnpga817/index.htmUPDATE: Well I sucked it up today! :) It's hard to score well when you hit 4 balls out of bounds and can't hit any greens. Oh well, twas a fun time and I

Christianity & War

2008-06-12T23:06:00.003-05:00

Christianity and Warby Laurence M. Vance This talk was delivered on June 8, 2008, at the Future of Freedom Foundation’s conference on "Restoring the Republic: Foreign Policy and Civil Liberties."I would like to speak to you today about Christianity and War. I don’t suppose there is anything I write and speak about with more fervor than the biblical, economic, and political fallacies of

Sometimes I Take Hot Pics

2008-06-10T23:50:00.001-05:00

Check em out, yo!http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2044032&l=936e5&id=63803034

The People Who Run the World

2008-06-09T21:14:00.003-05:00

Here's a list of people who really run the world, in case you were wondering.BILDERBERG MEETING“Chantilly, Virginia, USA”5-8 June 2008CURRENT LIST OF PARTICIPANTS"Some even believe we are part of a secret cabal working against the best interests of the United States, characterizing my family and me as ‘internationalists' and of conspiring with others around the world to build a more integrated

Alex Jones CDC Mandated Vaccine Rant

2008-06-01T21:05:00.002-05:00

A wake up call. Watch it.Sometimes you need to freak out because reality is so scary and disgusting. Sadly, lots of people care not for reality.See: Compulsory Shots For All ChildrenAlso, my own: The Horror - Part 1

Returning to Eden - Making Sense of the Canaanite Destruction

2008-05-29T12:22:00.003-05:00

I present to the world a paper I recently wrote on the subject of why God commands the Israelites to slaughter the Canaanite people that lived in the Promised Land.Tell me what you think!"Returning to Eden - Making Sense of the Canaanite Destruction"Here's the Intro:In the study of the Old Testament, an ethical and theological issue that surfaces for many people arises from how God commands the

A Reflection on Memorial Day

2008-05-26T10:31:00.004-05:00

Memorial Day is supposed to be a day set aside to honor men and women who have died in military service to the United States. I must admit, however, that it's quite hard for me to honor the men and women who have fought and died in the wars of the United States over the past 150 years. Realistically, these wars (even the Civil War) were not fought to defend freedom, but to increase the power of

Fun w/ the New Digital Camera

2008-05-24T22:58:00.002-05:00

Check out some sweet pics, courtesy of my new Canon PowerShot SX100 IS:I uploaded a few on Facebook...

There's Nowhere to Hide

2008-05-21T23:14:00.004-05:00

Jon Sobrino hits the nail on the head:We live in a culture of concealment, of distortion, and thus in effect we are living in a lie. There is not only structural injustice, not only institutionalized violence - as the bishops emphasized at Medellin - but also institutionalized concealment, distortion, and lies. And vast resources are used to maintain that structure.Truth is oppressed, both

Lew Rockwell Brings the Heat

2008-05-19T23:53:00.003-05:00

I really love his site (www.lewrockwell.com), and his articles from the past two days have been phenomenal. Check them both out, as they will hopefully do well in enhancing your understanding of reality.Everything You Love You Owe to Capitalism(sweet quote) - "Whatever the specifics of the case in question, socialism always means overriding the free decisions of individuals and replacing that

Giving to Others

2008-05-18T19:43:00.002-05:00

Julie A. Gorman writes:We experience the most holistic sense of significance when we give to others what we are and when we need and receive from them who and what they are.The more I meditate on that, the more I think it's true. One of the biggest lies that Satan spews upon the minds of people is to get them to think, "I'm worthless...I have nothing to offer to another person." This, then,

Straight from the Mouth of Satan Himself

2008-05-13T20:07:00.004-05:00

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. - JesusAn article I read on WND the other day left me stunned. It was one of those, "Are you serious?" moments. Check it out..."Wanna help planet? 'Let's all just die!' - Group pushes to improve Earth's ecosystem by ensuring human species does not survive"The last line by this

The Incapacity to Suffer

2008-05-12T23:50:00.002-05:00

In his book God and Human Suffering Douglas John Hall argues that Western culture has largely lost its ability to grasp the reality of suffering, since avoiding suffering at all costs is a large part of the culture. Tell me if you think this is true:A second consequence of the incapacity to suffer is the inability of so many in our society to enter imaginatively into the suffering of others. We