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Guess this is my first post of 2016. So far I have not made this blog thing available for public viewing and I am not sure why or when I might do so. For now it is a good place to express myself. 
I am not looking for affirmation from anyone and as long as I can support my opinions with scripture, I am fine. 
Funny how those who do not place their faith in Jesus (and even from many who do) interpret what I just said . 
Mind you , Gods Word is a living and active Book . Many who have issues with differing opinions need to be reminded of that from time to time. 
My wife and I enjoyed a safe and quiet and uneventful holiday season.
I often wonder what a person,who does not love Jesus as Lord , thinks of this so called Christmas season , barely hanging on in this culture ,only by retail stores influence.
Take that away and it won't be long till Christmas is just a memory.
Folks ,in future generations, will find some other occasion to exchange gifts. That concept,trust me, will NEVER go away. 
Just a thought.

As my wife and I age, something I truly cherish, I often wonder if this is the way it was supposed to happen. I must keep these thoughts in the context of two growing in Christ believers because I can not,even for a moment , think as one without Jesus as my Saviour.
As we read and enjoy Gods Word together, something that took much time to get to, we are graciously given insight to much that is going on around us. 

Be it in culture or politics or even family. From our oldest son getting married to our daughters , one who is going  thru tremendous trials  and one who is determined to learn the (extreme) hard way.

Mom and dad get to observe, with delight and sorrow in each of our childerens life situations. I call this some kind of "just desert" over past mis givings.

We were no better when we were younger. Somehow my wife and I were able to keep in check, much of the deceiving forces around us ,over the years whereas our kids have seemingly embraced these deceiving influences..everything from emergent churchs destructive nature to friends betrayls to whatever cultural wave the media decides is important . 

I take no credit of my own, if I avoided being totally swallowed up by whatever culture dished out.  
I have made many mistakes and I am sure I will make some more even this new year ,  but I do not believe I am in error if a main focus is to hold the things that influence me,accountable. 

We live in a day where being ignorant is no longer a valid excuse. One thing I did this past year and will continue to do this new year is, that the ones I love most , will never say of me "you never told me"

It might often get me in trouble, and does, but I say the truth. Its not always easy. Many times its easier to just avoid it altogether and many times I opt for that.