Christians and Soap Operas?

"We are no longer able to hear God. There are too many different frequencies filling our ears."    - Pope Benedict XVI I once got sucked into NBC's daytime soaps and I was amazed at how it seemed to rule my life. I HAD to see it or tape it for later. I had nightmares that my husband was cheating on me. I was very irritable on a regular basis. When the TV was off for a week, I noticed a significant change in my behavior and dreams - and so did my husband. Years later I still notice people's addiction to such shows. I worry about their life choices, mentality, behaviors. I...

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Does God Exist?

Thanks mom for sharing this with me! It goes well with my review of the newer documentary "Expelled: No Intellegence Allowed" starring Ben Stein. This documentary was an incredible insight on the foregoing exclusion among scientists of the possibility of an Intellegent Designer (God) and the expulsion of those who step up and question Darwinism. This is not about Creationist theory (biblical relations in scientific discovery), rather being able to recognize that there is most likely an Intellegent Designer of all Creation in an unreligious manner. A scientific explanation of the beginning...

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Bigger Government on its way? I hope not.

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It's been awhile...

Okay, it certainly has been awhile since I last posted here. I've been busy having a baby - you know. Little Jonathan is just 7 weeks old, therefore it will be few and far between on upcoming posts. I continue to be conservative in viewpoint regarding the current health care reform debate. I am not at all impressed with the way our government is handling itself. It's really embarrasing. I am however thrilled to find the FOX network maintaining its substantial coverage of important topics relevant to my interests - rather than straying to "who died today" subjects of non-interest. I do skim over...

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WE THE PEOPLE - Tax Day Tea Party!

We the People are ready to take a stand and get our country back! What on earth has happened to America? Our founding fathers would be ashamed at the disgraces our Government has imposed upon us. It's time to go back and read the OLD history books that do not sensor why this country began... We ARE a Christian nation who fought long and hard to keep government from controlling and diminishing the significance of our right to prosper. We don't want socialism, liberalism, etc... we want our freedom back, we want our country back!BOSTON TEA PARTY REVIVED: Conservative grassroots organizations and...

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For the Anonymous Readers

I haven't been on here much lately, but I just got an anonymous comment which I am sure he or she would love to be seen... and I would be thrilled to comment on. So here it is...I think sometimes things are meant to be kept to yourself. One wouldthink that you would learn to keep things to yourself as it gets you in troubleand has many times in the past with your family and friends. I think you spendtoo much time blogging on how sad you feel, your obesity and family issues. Someof those issues, like being poor, etc. should be kept to yourself. You can speakyour mind, but don't like hearing what...

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A Lenten Reflection

By Fr. CampbellAssociate Pastor at Epiphany Catholic ChurchAt times, almost unnoticed by ourselves, we drift away from God. We get caught up in practices and routines that lead us away from prayer and God and into a lifestyle focusing primarily on ourselves. During lent, Jesus calls us to rededicate ourselves to the gospel values, focusing our efforts and attention on God and others.Somebody said to me once, "I am giving up my New Year's resolutions for Lent." We have often thought of Lent in the context of giving up something. Jesus' invitation doesn't seem to be about giving up something, but...

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The Mis-Conception with In-Vitro Fertilization

With all this media attention focused on the economy, there is a top contender for the spotlight. It is the story of the mother of octuplets, Nadya Suleman.Her first interview on Dateline NBC was rather inspiring. While I do not condone her method of concieving children, and I do not know her real story, I was pleased to hear the pro-life story of those lonely frozen embryos. How Nadya has spoken up for the right to life for any child from the moment of conception. Of course, the media continues to pluck away at her and her family, deverging from the topic of life. Even Dr. Phil will have his...

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A new online space for Catholics

Did you know about http://www.4marks.com/?My mom just discovered and shared it with me. It looks a lot like a myspace for Catholics. I have not signed up yet, but wanted to know if anyone else out there uses it and their thoughts. It looks promising!Here's the link to what 4Marks wants to accomplish.Thanks much!Melis...

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You can never care too much!

Just a note to let everyone know that I am feeling better. Allowing my true self to be shown here on this blog is a great release, and seeing what positive support I have from many of you helped me get through the stress associated with posting hard truths.My husband was so kind as to get my massage therapist, Henry, to come on over and relieve the excrutiating pain in my shoulders and rest of my body. It took longer than usual to break down the tension. It was that bad. It was so bad last Monday, it was too hard to deal with anything emotional the physical pain was so overbearing. Today I don't...

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Supporting the Cause: Pro-life

A homeschool friend of mine's husband writes a blog about the economy. He recently published a post titled:Abortions Will Need to Stop, to Pay for the Financial CollapsePlease take a moment visit his post, and leave a comment to help share how you believe an effort to decrease or eliminate abortions can be a positive change in our economy and society. Thank you,Melis...

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Things happen for a reason.

Hello readers. It appears there are more of you than I knew about. A so-so blog has turned into a hot topic link among family and friends, and some aquaintences. While it is nice to see that I have more readers, some who just choose not to comment until it affects them personally, it brings me to that point so many of you fellow bloggers have been at one time or another. You will never forget that post you made, when you got some comments or calls you weren't expecting and wish you never got??? Sound familiar? Then when you're already feeling bummed out, you have to decide if your blog is worth...

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Seeking Serenity, again

UPDATE: This has been edited because those involved want to be censored/anonymous. I am a fully functional person, full of emotions, who's a procrastinator but performs wonderfully under pressure. Today and yesterday was simply that - a "functional" day. I got up, I talked/wrote a bit, I ate, I made sure the kids stayed alive and fed. Other than that, I was a zombie.Some of it stems from the fact that just a few weeks ago on facebook, my husband and I posted a simple comment. A "friend" had posted that she had joined the Barack Obama fan club, this was about a day before the inauguration. My...

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Validation

Do you need validation? Watch this video short (16 min), it's Sooooo worth the time!Recognize the main guy? He's the [rich] scientist on the TV show Bones.Anyways, this film represents what we can do as Christian people, to bring out the best in others. Try to validate someone you know today.H/T: Charlotte...

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Not so stimulating news...

In an effort to stop this rediculous "stimulus package" passed by Democratic representatives in the House, I have signed a petition promoted by John McCain. We need the public influence to sway leaders in the Senate. Will you sign it too?* Sign the Petition *>The Wall Street Journal: A 40 Year Wish List - it's like a program to help the poor want to stay poor! Not to stimulate the economy with new jobs. Not that I have anything against the poor, but this is a sure way to keep the poor poor, and to drag us middle class workers into that category.>More details here on the 2009 Stimulus Package.Here...

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It just occured to me...

Today it occured to me...My daughters will require my permission before the age of 18>to get her ears pierced. >to get a tatoo.>to get her drivers license.>to make chargable phone calls.>..i am sure there are more, as well as anything I deem worthy as her parent.No acceptions. Oh wait...Under FOCA, at as young as the age of 12 or 13 she could go get an abortion on her own, or possibly with her rapist at her side, and we'd never know. She'll be allowed the right to murder her unborn child at an age when common sense isn't even fully developed. Since when is Parental Consent unnecessary...

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She made me feel special!

Blogging Friends AwardA special Thank You to Paula and (Sarah), who gave me this award for being her blogging friend.“These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers. Deliver this award to eight bloggers who must choose eight more and include this cleverly-written text into the body of their award.”I would like to pass this award onto my blog friends who encourage me with...

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Come Holy Spirit!

Come Holy Spirit, and renew the face of the earth!So many of my fellow bloggers have been posting information about the state of the American Mass and their being drawn to the conformity and old tradition of the Latin Mass. My recent post regarding old traditions and new positive changes coming soon, speaks to this.But might I endulge for a moment about what I feel is a treasure to our Catholic Church, that has indeed changed my life forever. I wish more people who are inclined to increase their faith lives experience this level of worship.The Charasmatic Renewal of the Catholic Church:Shortly...

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The Interview

A fellow Minnesotan, Laura, just allowed herself to be interviewed, and I asked her to interview me.Instructions:1. Leave me a comment saying, "Interview me".2. I will respond by emailing you five questions. (I get to pick the questions).3. You will update your blog with the answers to the questions.4. You will include this explanation and an offer to interview someone else in the same post.5. When others comment asking to be interviewed, you will ask them five questions.So, here are the 5 questions with my answers...1. If your husband died, do you think you'd ever get re-married? I have thought...

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New & Old Catholic Traditions

While spending endless hours trying to catch up on reading blogs and emails after a few week break... I came across an interesting topic or set of topics regarding traditions of the Catholic Church. I thought I'd share my findings and opinions. Thank you to all who are participating in this - blogging and online research seems to be the new way of finding out the truths of our Catholic Faith.The Roman Missal - A New English Translation by 2010The USSCB has an article regarding the current english translation of the Roman Missal. This article as well as others, discuss how there is a committee...

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