Scripture to Ponder

This is the day the Lord has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it!

Psalms 118:24


Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Stop the Internet Tax

I normally don't cross post, but I have put this on both of my blogs, because it will be so sad if this passes. The Internet has always been open and available for businesses to advertise and market themselves. All good things must end? All for the mighty $buck$...



STOP THE INTERNET TAX
On Thursday, the Senate voted to proceed to the Internet sales tax bill. Unfortunately, the Senate Majority Leader scheduled the vote while Sen. Cruz was in Texas attending the memorial service for the West explosion. Had Sen. Cruz been present, he would have emphatically voted against this legislation because he believes the Internet should remain a haven for entrepreneurial growth. We should protect and cherish the freedom of the Internet -- not pass a massive new Internet sales tax that would impose billions of dollars of new taxes on America's small businesses.
In addition to being bad policy, Sen. Cruz also opposes the way this legislation has been pushed through the Senate -- skipping the committee process in an attempt to stifle debate. That is why Sen. Cruz joined a bipartisan coalition of senators urging Sen. Harry Reid to allow for a thorough vetting of the bill through regular order.

Saturday, April 27, 2013

Enjoy the Ride

A friend from church sent this to me today. Besides truly enjoying the music, it really makes you stop and think about your life, purpose, and how we should enjoy each moment in life. Hope you take the time to watch this.

http://www.lshs64.com/enjoytheride.html

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Freedom Minute

I'd like to take a poll of the many US citizens who are alive today because they protected themselves with their right to keep and bear arms.

Monday, April 22, 2013

Do You Know Him?

One of our church members shared this during worship service Sunday.  He read the script which flowed like prose or poetry. It is actually a sermon from the late S.M. Lockridge from San Diego, California in 1976. As you read it, you will see how he proclaims the greatness of our God and King. At the end of the post, I have included a YouTube version that has 2 million + views.

That’s My King
The Bible says
He’s the King of the Jews
He’s the King of Israel
He’s the King of Righteousness
He’s the King of the Ages
He’s the King of Heaven
He’s the King of Glory
He’s the King of Kings
and He is the Lord of Lords
Now that’s my King!
David says
The Heavens declare the glory of God
And the firmament showeth His handiwork
No means of measure can define His limitless love
No far seeing telescope can bring into visibility the coastline of His shoreless supply
No barriers can hinder Him from pouring out His blessing

Monday, April 15, 2013

ISTE and CoSN ask you to sign White House Petition to Invest in School Broadband Today!


Sign ISTE’s White House Petition to Invest in School Broadband Today!
We are petitioning the Obama administration to invest in classroom broadband
connectivity to ensure that all students are ready for college and 21st century careers. 
Please take just a few moments to sign this vital petition. Then, share this link with at
least six friends to ensure we garner as many signatures as possible.  Together, our
voices will carry! 
This petition asks the Obama Administration to:
Invest in classroom broadband connectivity to ensure that all students are
ready for college and 21st century careers.
Education, like every sector in America, is undergoing a digital transformation.
As students and educators embrace personalized instruction, online and mobile learning,
adaptive assessments and data-driven decision making, and develop critical thinking,
collaboration, communication and digital citizenship skills, demands on school networks
will continue to skyrocket. Unfortunately, unlike the business and healthcare sectors,
K–12 investment in school broadband infrastructure has lagged. Even the successful
E-Rate program cannot meet rapidly escalating school needs for increased bandwidth.
The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) recognizes that we as
a nation must invest in school broadband connectivity to ensure our students graduate
equipped for success. Act now!


Thursday, April 11, 2013

Anticipation

Not sure what is happening with the Southeast Texas weather lately, but the March winds have arrived late...in April! Today was super windy! While leaving in the mornings for work, I have been eagerly waiting for my Amarylis to bloom. I have taken them out of their pots and planted them. They are so happy. Here's the snapshot I took today. Can't wait to share the full bloom soon!