Thursday, March 24, 2005
search for hope...in America?
So the Terri Schiavo situation is now a household name and people are spending their lunch hours, beak times, and dinner conversations discussing the definition of artificial life support and living wills.
In the few discussions I've had with people, I found that their is a good diversity of opinion on these issues. Is this political? Is this legislative v. judicial? Is this a private family issue or precedent for future physical assisted suicides? Lots of questions...lots of opinions.
So instead of getting in the middle of this battle...I just scanned the internet reading a few stories and gathering a few opinions.
In my search...I wondered where America was heading in it's definition of life. What is hope? Who determined the quality of life, the length of life, and the definition of life?
Is there hope? What a question for Americans....
Do a google search for hope clinic...here's what you will find. HOPE CLINIC
This is an abortion center!!! And they call it hope. It must not be hope for the baby who is going to get killed. Maybe hope for an irresponsible mom and dad who want to end a precious life to continue a life of selfish living.
Hope...Does America understand hope. Do we understand the wonder of life?
Do we forget that God has made each life, and he is the author and perfector of life?
Are we playing God and taking matters of life and death in our own hands?
Like I said.....lots of questions....and now lots of room for comments.
On the eve of Good Friday where our Lord and Savior was nailed to a cross...we must reconsider life, hope, and the mystery of God.
On this Easter season be open to the life God intended you to live. Live life, share hope, and love God.
Let the truth be told...
Travis
In the few discussions I've had with people, I found that their is a good diversity of opinion on these issues. Is this political? Is this legislative v. judicial? Is this a private family issue or precedent for future physical assisted suicides? Lots of questions...lots of opinions.
So instead of getting in the middle of this battle...I just scanned the internet reading a few stories and gathering a few opinions.
In my search...I wondered where America was heading in it's definition of life. What is hope? Who determined the quality of life, the length of life, and the definition of life?
Is there hope? What a question for Americans....
Do a google search for hope clinic...here's what you will find. HOPE CLINIC
This is an abortion center!!! And they call it hope. It must not be hope for the baby who is going to get killed. Maybe hope for an irresponsible mom and dad who want to end a precious life to continue a life of selfish living.
Hope...Does America understand hope. Do we understand the wonder of life?
Do we forget that God has made each life, and he is the author and perfector of life?
Are we playing God and taking matters of life and death in our own hands?
Like I said.....lots of questions....and now lots of room for comments.
On the eve of Good Friday where our Lord and Savior was nailed to a cross...we must reconsider life, hope, and the mystery of God.
On this Easter season be open to the life God intended you to live. Live life, share hope, and love God.
Let the truth be told...
Travis
Monday, March 07, 2005
Think outside the BIG box
Wal-Mart's Big Box building too Big
DUNKIRK, Md. (AP) - Wal-Mart is trying a new tactic to skirt local ordinances limiting the size of its stores. The company now plans to build two stores side-by-side at a site in Calvert County where plans for a single big store were thwarted by a size limit adopted last year.Wal-Mart officials are calling it one of the first arrangements of its kind in the country. The store and garden center in Dunkirkwill have separate entrances, utilities, and restrooms. And the combined size of the stores will be 30 percent larger than the 75-thousand square-foot limit for a single store.
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I like this. Not because I'm a huge Wal-Mart fan (but I do like Wal-Mart). I like this story because it reminds us to persevere. So someone tells you your dream and idea can't happen. Find another way to make it work. Side-by-side Wal-Mart buildings is a great illustration of thinking outside the big box of life, and coming up with strategic, fresh ways to accomplish your goals.
Do you have a dream that someone is nay saying? Be creative. Be fresh. Find a way to get it done.
As Christians...let this be an example of how we must work through a multitude of barriers and obstacles to help people understand the true love and hope that Jesus offers. Find ways to make it relevant. Find ways to share His hope.
Think outside the big box....
and let the truth be told.
-Travis
DUNKIRK, Md. (AP) - Wal-Mart is trying a new tactic to skirt local ordinances limiting the size of its stores. The company now plans to build two stores side-by-side at a site in Calvert County where plans for a single big store were thwarted by a size limit adopted last year.Wal-Mart officials are calling it one of the first arrangements of its kind in the country. The store and garden center in Dunkirkwill have separate entrances, utilities, and restrooms. And the combined size of the stores will be 30 percent larger than the 75-thousand square-foot limit for a single store.
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I like this. Not because I'm a huge Wal-Mart fan (but I do like Wal-Mart). I like this story because it reminds us to persevere. So someone tells you your dream and idea can't happen. Find another way to make it work. Side-by-side Wal-Mart buildings is a great illustration of thinking outside the big box of life, and coming up with strategic, fresh ways to accomplish your goals.
Do you have a dream that someone is nay saying? Be creative. Be fresh. Find a way to get it done.
As Christians...let this be an example of how we must work through a multitude of barriers and obstacles to help people understand the true love and hope that Jesus offers. Find ways to make it relevant. Find ways to share His hope.
Think outside the big box....
and let the truth be told.
-Travis
