Nation in decline

Guns do not Kill people, people kill people. And NO you cannot not hit reset and get a free life as if playing a game. 

 Seems to me that when the Nation started taking God out of schools, City Halls and many more places is when the decline started. No, that is not the sole contributor, but a large one in my humble opinion.

 Hmm sure seems that is when spanking became a BAD Thing also.

 There are so many things now that keeps kids from learning manners, respecting others. Seems to be the internet and TV are the Teachers of all things to kids nowadays, ask a teen what is the capital of Wyoming, they more than likely will be unable to answer. Ask them about the newest game, movie, song and they will spout out so many facts your head will spin.

 Wanna see manners or lack of at work go to a Wawa, 7-11 or any store that the door needs to be opened by hand. Watch the interactions at the door. I did this and less than 50% of customers held the door for the next person if they were close by, some even rushed in rather than hold the door. Man or woman numbers are pretty much the same. So couples did a little better, not much though. Older the person the more likely they would hold the door for you.

 Usually the person was reviewing whatever on his phone and not paying attention to the surroundings. Should say at least trying to act like it.

 During this watching also noticed hardly a word is said during the interactions.
No thanks or you are welcome was delivered, a nod was most prevalent during these exchanges.

 Like it or not, we are here on this planet with the other humans, we need to acknowledge this and act like we care for each other.

 Smile say Good morning to the next stranger, you will get a good feeling and the stranger will to, and more than likely he/she will repeat  it the the person they see next.  Pass it on, be a good thing to start.

Blessings to all, when you see something that needs to be done and think someone should do that, be the someone. Make an impression on all around.

Ordained Minister

 Some of you have seen that I have indeed became an Ordained Minister. Denise and I have been working on a ministry reaching out to the Homeless and needy in Pinellas Park, FL. I being the never enough wanted to learn more and that led me to becoming Ordained and now working on my Divinity degree.

 I will not be the first Minister in the family, hopefully I wont be the last.

If anyone reading this wants to help our ministry www.ppwc.org and click on giving and in notes put in Brown Bag Ministry.

I will be using this page to chronicle my Ministerial journey, Thanks and blessings to all.

Pallet and Art

I have decided to become a artist of Pallets. Weird choice but think I am liking it.
I have decided to sell my art and with part of the price going to help some kids go to summer camp at our "other" Church in Hudson Florida.

So if you like one let me know, or if you wanna donate to the kids camp cause send via PayPal at darts59@yahoo.com and put kids camp in notes.

New Hope Wesleyan Church in Hudson, FL is the church I am trying to help.

Thanks for reading and God Bless you all.

Lifes lil things and God

Every wonder why those pesky lil things can be so annoying?

 Well us Christians just leave them alone and let God handle any problems.
They are still annoying and it takes practice letting someone else handle your problems, but what a relief it is when it happens.

 My family knows of all the things God handled for Denise and me. Some just a mundane lil pesky problem to having our mortgage go completely away.

 I believe in the power of prayer and that is why I sometimes, to a fault, share my problems and ask for prayer.  Being an introvert this was not easy. Denise is a Prayer warrior to the highest. I am so proud of her and what God has done with her.

I see a lot of blogs give things away. So this week we are giving away the chance of a lifetime for Eternal Life. If you believe in your heart the following statement and are ready to Live your life for God, you're a winner!  Here's a simple salvation prayer for you.

Dear Lord Jesus,

Thank You for dying on the cross for my sin. Please forgive me. Come into my life. I receive You as my Lord and Savior. Now, help me to live for You the rest of this life.

In the name of Jesus, I pray.

Amen.

May God Bless You All. Check back every Tuesday for Denise and/or my blog entry.

Lunch

Lunch time, time for reflection and prayer on most days.

Happy Thanksgiving

 Hope all have a stuff belly and had great fellowship with family and friends.
Working on updating this blog and having Denise doing a lil more.

 Any suggestions appreciated and not ignored.

Steve and Denise

Busch Gardens

Denise and I went to Busch Gardens Saturday as part of a company outing, Denise and I love Busch Gardens just for the animals. We don't do rides except the Sky Ride and Train.

Part of the outing was at night so couldn't see many of the animals, but they had different animal handlers as we walked about, we saw a armadillo, owl and a Boa(snake).

The owl was being camera shy, but Denise took a hundred photos of it, I took one, here it is.

Due to some relatives not liking snakes, I wont post them. (Nick)

The Orangutans were having a blast, first i seen them this active. Usually just sitting around in the shade.

 The Merkats caught a Minion, Was not good for the minion.

 Gators were out enjoying the sun as well, the turtle felt safe enough to soak up some rays also.