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I Just Don't Get It

Yesterday was our area's primary vote for president. But you should know that it was originally scheduled for next Tuesday, just like the rest of the state. BUT because that's the big day for Mardi Gras here in the Mobile area, they moved it to Jan 30. Here's what I don't get - why is Mardi Gras more important than participating in the election process of our next president? There will be a polling place open next Tuesday, but just one in Mobile. Just goes to show you how screwed up our society is when a hedonistic, self-serving party is more important than the election process of our next president. In fact, even the schools are closed next Tuesday and Wednesday for Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday - the culmination of Mardi Gras, and Lent on Wednesday). What are we thinking? What are we telling our children and the generations to come? I just don't get it. Mike

Life Verse

This past year God gave me a passage of Scripture that has become very significant as we continue to serve through ManHeart Ministries . 1 John 5:4-5 . . .for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God. I just remember reading that and hearing God say, " Mike, you're not a victim, you are a victor. . .an overcomer. . .a conqueror ! " It reminds me that when difficult times come and when Satan attacks I don't have to give in. Because I am a child of God through my faith and acceptance of Christ Jesus as my Lord and Savior I AM an overcomer. . .a conqueror. So, I don't have to live in defeat. I don't have to live my life moping around, hanging my head. I am a child of God and I have VICTORY! That doesn't mean I won't get knocked around sometimes. It doesn't mean life won't be difficult. I w