Preacher Going On About Politics!

Today The Supreme Court once again voted against God as an active participant in our way of life. It seems the "Ten Commandments" are too "religious" in the state of Kentucky. Have our nation's leaders failed their mission of interpreting the constitution? Looking to the east from SD I don't see any states on the map that have a problem with the 10 big ones for over a thousand miles. Due south 1200 miles is Dallas, Texas, and I never found many people there that didn't understand the connection between the fight for freedom and how God honors those that are on His side(I'm thinking, I was there for at least 6 or 7 years and then back quite often, strike that, I can't think of a single human being straight south of me that would have voted for this sort of stuff). Now, let's head west from here a thousand miles. Nope, I can't say that I've ever run into anyone that thinks this way out there either. So, where are these strange thoughts coming from? Sure, we have some liberal folks in our country, and that's okay, my heaven might have gotten way too crowded if they hadn't chosen the other team. There have to be some that don't agree with me, surely. I think one of my representatives from SD has a hard time with maintaining a Bible based faith perspective, but I'm certain somebody will tell him about what's going on in Washington sooner or later. We'll just pray for Mr. Johnson along with all the people that supported him and hope that he gets wind of this before it spreads back to his home state. That's the thing, the legal types that make these decisions don't have to live with them on a day to day basis, unless you consider the money they're paid and every single dollar says, "In God We Trust." I don't believe a preacher should get involved in politics, so I guess I'd just have to say if they don't want anything to do with the God who built the country let's give those "In God We Trust" dollars to somone who will truly appreciate them. Now somebody for sure is going to take this the wrong way, but it's as simple as I stated it, and it is exactly what I meant! So, if you see something in here, tell your neighbors and tell your friends and your family, let's all get to work on this and see if there aren't a few changes we can make that will help the USA get it's governing heads on straight again. After all, if we don't do it, who do you think is going to keep winning these "battles" in our country? In Christ's Love, Preacher.

Perhaps these are the duct works servicing the chambers of our Supreme Court in the US. I wonder if they realize they were installed by Old Testament Constructionism?  

This "happening" has grown to proportions that now have the locals coming down to sit on bleachers and take in the "scene" compete with R & R blasting from street based speakers! 

Sounds Of Thunder, Flashes Of Light!

Once a year we have a street celebration for the Harley Davidson afficionados. It's a local SD thing called the "Jim's Tap Ride Through," and the name says it all. It began more years than I care to think about, ago, and has grown to include the blocking off of several streets downtown, riding skills demonstrations by local motor patrol officers(these folks are good!), contests for the bikers in attendance, and the grand finale is the riding of motorcycles through the tavern from the alley to main street. Sound like fun? It is! In an agriculturally based society where we have tractor pulls and corn events, this is another way for mid-americans to celebrate the summer. Food is vended on the street, folks mill about in crowds looking at the creations of the riders, and in an era where the chopper is celebrated on cable TV, we have them live and in living color! My youngest daughter has decided to start riding(I didn't remind her that she's been doing this since she was a baby, but back then, of course, it was on the tank in front of me. That's illegal today, it might have been back then, but in towns with less than 2500 people in residence nobody really worries too much about it)Jasmine made the ride through with her Godfather, Gino, of Raymond SD. He's been a part of my life for 25 years, it was sure great to see him! All in all, my wife referred to the day as, "PERFECT," and I have to admit, on this we were 100% in agreement.
Paul is pictured here with his lovely bride to be(I'm not sure he knows they are getting married yet. Don't tell him, I want it to be a surprise.) They're the ones blurred just a little, along with the unkown young lady on her own scoot coming through the lines of people. She was sure smiling for the camera, though. God provided us with a wonderful opportunity for true street ministry, and the following night the church's outreach concert provided a perfect vehicle for sharing the Word of God. There is not a single set of circumstances which I consider to be of the inappropriate type for sharing our love for the Lord, but there are some that work better. If you're out there practicing the "Great Commission," I encourage you in every way possible to get a handle on what works best for you and then do it and keep on doing it until you are certain it's complete. Have a wonderful week! In Christ's Love, Preacher.

Saturday Night The Manmade Sound Of Thunder, Harley Style, Shook Our Streets!  

Patience Takes Time, But Holds Many Rewards, For Those Who Can Afford To Wait!