The Wretched Economy

What shall we do? Will I ever find a job? What about gas prices? What about the housing market? What will this nation do to fix itself?

The many inquiries have flooded our nations news channels since the beginning of televised news in the 1950s. We will never figure this one out. Our greedy nation has failed its citizens. But most importantly, we have deceived ourselves. Our new president, Obama, has promised hope and prosperity for all Americans. Such a promise is dangerous. Now readers, I am not an Obama hater, nor am I saying that he has made an awful mistake. I believe we cannot fix our problems by believing that one man will fix it all.

Let's be honest. You really think one small group of men and woman resting our nation's capital can fix the economic problems of 303,824,640 American citizens? Give me a break. YOU must fix this, not the government. When you get your income checks in, invest or save. The problem with the fresh administration is they will give more money to the lower economic-class of society and tax it higher for middle class and up. Nothing against anyone who is poor, but there is a definite reason people are poor. They were either not taught how to spend, do not care how to spend, or have nothing to spend. This isn't a fallacious statement friends, but fact.

If you give hundreds of dollars to individuals who do not care to save, will that help the economy? NO! History has proved this over and over. In the 90s, our deceitful president, Clinton, taxed and spend and gave away billions of dollars increasing the national debt (or known as deficit). This money was freely given to families who instead of buying their children diapers and a better education, spent their money on electronics, entertainment, and alcohol (again not a fallacy but historic fact).

Readers, if you think the government is going to solve all the problems, then please wake up. The only thing that can mend and heal our land is Christ. But with our laws and liberties, we cannot expect a nation to turn from their wicked ways. Roughly 70% of Americans consider themselves Christians. I truly believe if this were true, we would see a revolution in America. One can only aspire for such.

"...if my people who are called by my name, humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14

Christianity & Porn

I don't care what anyone says, pornography is ingenious. Think about it...porn destroys marriages, ruins lives, and is still able to still make trillions of dollars yearly. Porn is about as addicting as illegal controlled substances and still able to be seen as completely legal. You could ask any general member of this society, and I can assure you that you'd find a consensus that porn is a definite problem. Rather, we as a nation tend to push this dastardly form of entertainment under the rug and see it as "free expression." 68% of kids at religiously affiliated schools said they had intentionally looked at porn online. The average age of a child being exposed to pornography porn is 11. And yes, the girls struggle just like the boys.

Why do I say porn is ingenious? Christians have somehow assumed they are untouchable. Without shame, I admit that pornography was an issue for me. It corrupted my life. I hid behind the sinful shadow and would never admit to anyone I struggled. I was scared to admit that something so in need of prayer and accountability was keeping me silent. The brain-works of its game tricks billions of users ever moment of the day.

What's the solution for one who struggles with pornography? For Christians, it takes repentance and perserverance. Having an accountability partner is a requirement for solving the addiction. Having someone to keep account of websites visited and praying over the situation can be the greatest thing a Christian can experience. Try going to http://www.xxxchurch.com/. It's an accounability and information site about the porn dilemma for Christians. One thing we must not forget is God is the author of life. He is the only reason we have forgiveness.

"But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints. Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving. For you may be sure of this, that everyone who is sexually immoral or impure, or who is covetous (that is, an idolater), has no inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God." Ephesians 5:3-5 (ESV)

Who Am I?

I find it rather difficult to put who I am on paper. But since I have exposed myself to the world of blogging, I think anyone who reads anything I write should be keen in understanding the author. I am 22 years old. For most of my life, I have been struggling to find my purpose and my calling. At 19, God came into my life and altered my purpose. It was not unusual to see my body planted in the typical, long oak pews with the velvet cushioned seats. I listened diligently as a pastor would storm the audience with his robust and charismatic sermons and in return roars of 'amens' from his spectators. I followed my own carnal desires and what pleased my soul. It is easy for man to live an eternity alone. It is easy for us to dig into the order of earthly functions. When God chose me to serve and give Him glory, it changed the perspective of my reality. Where at one time I fed the desires of my heart, I now am perservering in Christ. I am not perfect. In my entirety I have found that I love the blessings of God's glory all around me. I have decided to go to law school this fall and search more for His blessing. I hope anyone keeping up with any of these blogs will see God shining through. If you like learning about politics, the ideas behind Christianity, and any current situations that would contain a Christian input, I think you'll enjoy what I have to say.