A Duck Rant...

Well, I just have to put my two cents worth into the huge controversy stirred up by Phil Robertson of Duck Dynasty.

These are two quotes from GQ Magazine on Phil's take on homosexuality and sin:

“It seems like, to me, a vagina—as a man—would be more desirable than a man’s anus. That’s just me. I’m just thinking: There’s more there! She’s got more to offer. I mean, come on, dudes! You know what I’m saying? But hey, sin: It’s not logical, my man. It’s just not logical.”


“Start with homosexual behavior and just morph out from there. Bestiality, sleeping around with this woman and that woman and that woman and those men,” he says. Then he paraphrases Corinthians: “Don’t be deceived. Neither the adulterers, the idolaters, the male prostitutes, the homosexual offenders, the greedy, the drunkards, the slanderers, the swindlers—they won’t inherit the kingdom of God. Don’t deceive yourself. It’s not right.”

Definitely not "politically correct"... definitely not for those with "delicate sensibilities".   Nopers!   But, I'm so impressed that finally a Christian has the balls to state his beliefs because of his faith, even though being an honest Christian these days is about as popular as the squirrel meat Phil Robertson loves so much.  

The GQ reporter asked the controversial question, "What, in your mind, is sinful?"

Why are so many offended?  What did people expect he'd say?  Phil Robertson is Christian.  He isn't gonna say God gives the sin of homosexuality a pass anymore than any sin.  And...

why, oh why, is the media mainly raging about Phil's so-called homophobic reaction to the question when he also, stated that adulterers, prostitutes, the greedy, drunkards, slanders or swindlers don't get a pass either?  What??  Are the drunks too drunk to care or the swindlers too busy stealing?

Come on people, for those of us who are Christian... it is all sin, we are all sinners!  And...

NO, he did not say that homosexuals are likely to practise bestiality, even though some folks in social media have accused him of it - read the quote guys!  And...

another thing, why is it whenever a Christian states something a tad "unpopular" we're accused of being intolerant, judgemental, bigoted, ignorant or fanatical?  Who is really being judged???

Also, shame on GQ for asking a question that they knew (no matter how politically correct Phil might have answered) was gonna start a media firestorm...are you that desperate for sales??  And..

Shame on A&E for lacking courage to stand by one of their top money-making shows when they knew these were Christian folks when they hired them.  I hope the Robertson family ditches A&E and another more courageous network picks Duck Dynasty up...Oprah are you listenin'...

I could say so much more, but... Nuff said...except...one more thing...

Not impressed ET Canada, with the implication that Phil is just an ignorant, old, backwoods character that is best ignored.  You may be surprised what we Christians can get up to when fired up!

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The State Trooper

This video is so awesome, I hope you'll take a moment to watch and listen. So speaks of how great our God is!  Made me cry...enjoy!

Merry Christmas!!

Deck the Halls...

Okay, there is something to be said about starting Christmas preparations in October or even, November.  It is December 6th and I have a nasty head cold and almost my entire Christmas prep list to accomplish.  Hummm...not sure how I'll do it?  By the grace of God go I...

Anyway, I got the Christmas decorating done yesterday. Yippee!  I use to do much more elaborate decking the halls in the ole days, but with just Hubby, myself and puppy I'm far less motivated.  Plus, we spend Christmas Eve and day at our daughter's homes.  Also, I've found as I get older well...I'm not really up to it any longer (my bad back makes an excellent excuse!).  Besides, I passed much of my holiday decorations onto my girls and the baton moves on.  Huh uh...


Now I promise you my decor does NOT look anything like this...

Or this...

But, not quite as bad has this...

or this...

In fact, you could say I used the K.I.S.S. (keep it simple stupid!) method...

Not exactly award winning, but it helps (with Christmas carols) to put me in the Christmas frame of mind...

and heh, isn't that the most important thang!!

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I shall keep you all posted on my progress, cold and all!  Sniff sniff sneeze

Un-Resolutions for 2014...

It's coming to that time of year when so many of us start thinking about the new year, new resolutions and turning over a new leaf.  Yuppers, we're always trying to improve ourselves and our life's. However, this got me to pondering why most resolutions fail?

Is it because we make totally unrealistic goals?  So often we ask of ourselves the impossible because we are determined to "fix" everything overnight.  We attempt to lose 50 pounds by April when we probably should try to set a more reasonable goal of perhaps, 20 pounds in a year or about 1.5 pounds per month.  Or...

we decide to exercise 1 hour every other day when we haven't exercised in 10 years or...

read 2 books per month when we usually don't read at all or...

you get the picture.

Most of us are aware of creating a workable plan, setting realistic, measurable goals, tracking our progress, etc., etc.  Right?  So, why it is we commonly fail at maintaining our objectives much past March???

Perhaps, we've been going about change all wrong.  Perhaps, we need to do it different this year. Maybe we need to focus on getting happy and being okay with ourselves just as we are for the next year.  Maybe we should pursue contentment with our life's, our bodies, our circumstances...maybe we need to make some un-resolutions for 2014!

I'm not suggesting that change is bad or resolutions are not worthwhile, but possibly we'd would have a better chance of succeeding if we started from a place of gratitude...being at ease with ourselves.

Psalm 139:14

I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.

How about if we spent 2014 being okay with our life and ourselves instead of despising how we look, how we act, where we live or what we do?  What if we focused on the positive?  I mean really focused... 

on how wonderfully well God made us and affirm it by being grateful.  What if instead...

1. of resolving to lose those extra 20 pounds we embraced our health and well-being
2. instead of forcing ourselves into a dreaded exercise program, we learned to listen to our bodies and be thankful that we can move them freely in dance or walking or swimming or whatever is enjoyable
3. we approached our job as serving a higher purpose than collecting a pay cheque; like providing for the family we love, engaging with people we enjoy or perhaps, showing us the need to reeducate and move on.
4. of detesting our home, we became grateful for the shelter it affords us and our loved ones, a place to share precious time with friends or a sanctuary where we can relax and be safe.

What if we spent 2014 as the year of un-change?  Why not?  At the very least, we won't feel so depressed because we failed, yet again at keeping our New Years resolutions.  And who knows...

we may come out of the year with an entirely new perspective!