posted by:
KatiesPinkShoes (
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12.26.06 (8:07 pm)
* I will raise my daughter in a loving, positive and supportive environment.
* I don't view/listen to media that will scar my psyche.
* I will always be the friend that my friends feel they can tell something to and not be judged.
This was a cool post because it made me think about what's valuable to me. We go through life knowing what's important to us, but it was a bit difficult for me to put it into words.
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JT (
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post date:
12.26.06 (8:43 pm)
It's great to see the convictions we share and those we don't.... I, too, refuse to shop at WalMart (or Sam's Club).
Big one:
* I will do whatever is in my power to raise my children to know that they are smart, strong, and beloved.
* I will be a faithful wife to my husband (if an occasional nag).
Little ones:
* I will clip coupons every week, whether I end up using them or not.
* I will set the trip odometer on my car every time I fill up the tank.
* I will sing until I die.
posted by:
diamondskyy (
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post date:
12.27.06 (5:25 am)
I was just looking at your picutres, and you have a very cute family! And the baby.. adorable!
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Lisa (
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post date:
12.27.06 (8:26 am)
I have found a common attitude in people of my generation, and yes, even me is that of complete apathy. Why should we take a stand for or against anything? Nothing ever changes.
We just want something to believe in.
"I'm gonna buy a gun and start a war
If you can tell me something worth fighting for" -Chris Martin
posted by:
bawdy (
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post date:
12.27.06 (11:20 am)
I refuse to buy Nike products at their ridiculous prices so they can pad the wallets of Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Roger Federer and their multi-millionaire brethren.
posted by:
doeeyed (
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post date:
12.27.06 (5:17 pm)
I will always be a loving Mother to my children...always! (as long as I'm alive)
I will never make my step-children feel like step-children.
I always smile and thank my mail lady when I see her (that's my small one)
One I need to work on is being a more genorous and happy giver. I think after being completely strapped for so many years, it makes me scared to part with my money. It's not that I don't give charitable donations at all, it's just that I could give more.
posted by:
surrogate (
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post date:
12.27.06 (5:37 pm)
Oy... you will read or see nothing produced by Michael Moore? Come on... How moronic is that Dave. How do you form you opinions of the guy? Based on stuff Rush Limbaugh says? You've "decided" he cannot possibly speak truth? Ever? Please.
posted by:
swanktrendz (
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12.27.06 (6:51 pm)
*I refuse to shop at Walmart. I love this one and have followed it faithfully for years. Glad to hear there are others out there who feel the same.
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PastorDave (
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12.27.06 (6:56 pm)
Reply to: surrogate
I guess his silly allegation of a connection between the families of George Bush and Osama bin Laden, in Farenheit 9/11, would be reason enough to label this guy a looney, far from reasonable. To me he is the face of the Hollywood left, and so I really do not like him and would not respect anything he would be connected with. I know it's unfair, but surely there are politicians and fabricators out there toward whom you share similar feelings.
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PastorDave (
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12.27.06 (7:00 pm)
Reply to: swanktrendz
I know the cheap prices at Walmart come because of child labor in Asia. I know that Walmart destroys Mom and Pop businesses. I know that Walmart sucks tax concessions out of communities, and then is likely to move on rather than fulfull their end of such a bargain. I know that Walmart abuses its employees. But, most irritating to me, the shopping experience at one of their mega-centers is most unpleasurable. I'd rather pay double just to avoid walking into their doorway.
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PastorDave (
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12.27.06 (7:02 pm)
Reply to: doeeyed
My wife's dad was a mail carrier for years. She insists that we be extra nice to our mailman. We always give him/her a gift at Christmas. They do work hard, and deserve our respect.
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PastorDave (
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12.27.06 (7:05 pm)
Reply to: bawdy
Isn't it crazy they would give so much money to these celebrities? There must be a financial benefit to do so. I think you've made an admirable decision.
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PastorDave (
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12.27.06 (7:07 pm)
Reply to: Lisa
Apathy? What a most sad human condition. It's easy to buy into it, especially around middle age when you come to understand that most likely you will not change the world. But, I say, why stop trying and believing? Apathy makes you fat, lazy, and dead.
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PastorDave (
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post date:
12.27.06 (7:08 pm)
Reply to: diamondskyy
The little one is Skylar, now 9 months and the joy of my life. She and I just finished 30 minutes of play time. I so enjoy when she sees me, lights up, and comes crawling fast as she can. Very few people delight in me in such a way, and I in her. I'll update my pictures soon.
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PastorDave (
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post date:
12.27.06 (7:10 pm)
Reply to: KatiesPinkShoes
Your daughter is such a focus of your life right now, and I admire it. To be a parent is an awsome responsibility, deserving your very best effort. There's no task more important. Keep it up, my friend.
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PastorDave (
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12.27.06 (7:12 pm)
Reply to: JT
A faithful nag? I like it. And the coupon matter I clearly understand. It's pretty neat to realize how much you can truly save by clipping and using coupons- my wife is very good at it. I do rebates.
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PastorDave (
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post date:
12.27.06 (7:16 pm)
Reply to: breakouttheglass
You make sense. Here on t-blog some will not give my writing a consideration simply because of a personal prejudice. That I consider to be unfair. And you are saying that I am being similarly unfair. Does this mean I have to read/watch something by Michael Moore? Please say no!
And if you have to feed your daughter on $25 for a week, that is a tough task. You can probably find a cheaper place for groceries than Walmart. We shop at Aldi, a British chain with their own brands, and very cheap.
posted by:
surrogate (
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post date:
12.28.06 (1:30 am)
Reply to: PastorDave
So you saw the movie? What he said... that was TRUE, was that George Senior was eating breakfast the morning of 9-11 with relatives of Osama, and had business dealings with them for decades. He also said that rlatives of Bin Laden financed GWB's first business venture... I know, I know... way out there... Absolutely TRUE, mind you, but far too much to accept without plenty of documentation... of which, of course, there is plenty, since it's public information. About the only assertions he made that were proved to be false (which he publicly corrected as soon as he found out he was in error - compare that to your president) were extremely minor points... "To me he is the face of the Hollywood left, and so I really do not like him and would not respect anything he would be connected with." Uh huh. He still lives in Flint, Michigan. Andf I'll bet you've never really watched anything he's done, which means your opinion is based on that of others who have an axe to grind... Afraid of seeing something that might change your mind about some things? Real fair.
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doeeyed (
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post date:
12.28.06 (5:04 am)
Reply to: PastorDave
Hmmm, I guess the Walmart ban is something I need to consider. Some research is order..where have I been?
posted by:
FinalyFree (
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post date:
12.28.06 (10:38 am)
I never end a conversation or leave the company of a loved one without telling them that I love them. Some would say that those three words loose their meaning when repeated so often, I would disagree--I mean them from the bottom of my heart and would never want one of my children, husband or family members to leave this place without knowing that I love them.
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surrogate (
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12.28.06 (5:53 pm)
"I guess his silly allegation of a connection between the families of George Bush and Osama bin Laden, in Farenheit 9/11, would be reason enough to label this guy a looney, far from reasonable."
So Dave, you are saying there isn't one. Is that right? I'm just curious. And, of course, I'd be curious where you get your information that there isn't. Who told you so? And have you researched it? Or does the idea bother you so much that you'd ignore it even in the face of simple fact?
Please don't ignore this. I'm really curious.
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69whisper (
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post date:
12.29.06 (9:57 am)
great convictions PD. Most really speak how adorable you are.
my few convictions.
1. will not quit smoking and alcohol till i think i can afford to have them.
2. will always live and love my wife.
3. will always love my kids and support them come what may.
posted by:
69whisper (
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post date:
12.29.06 (10:48 am)
Let me be the first one to wish you a Happy Birthday. Live long and live happy with your loved ones. Wish n pray for all the happiness and success in all the coming years. Many Happy returns of the day :)
posted by:
69whisper (
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post date:
12.29.06 (10:51 am)
*as per my time your birthday just started
posted by:
doeeyed (
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post date:
12.29.06 (12:52 pm)
Happy Birthday!!
posted by:
surrogate (
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post date:
12.29.06 (3:48 pm)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! May you have at least another 50 of'em.
posted by:
appletree (
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post date:
12.29.06 (5:32 pm)
Pastodave! HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Wising you have a good health, luck & happiness forever.
Happy New Year 2007 to you & your family.
posted by:
seochris (
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post date:
12.29.06 (8:58 pm)
MANY MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY PASTOR
GOD KEEP YOU IN THE BEST OF HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.
In fact ur blog is a great resource for me and others. Personally I'm privileged to meet someone genuine like you online. Take Care.
Hope you have a surprise at home.
May you live for another 50 years.
posted by:
sudeshpoojari (
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post date:
12.29.06 (10:26 pm)
Happy B'day
and njoy,
posted by:
irles (
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post date:
12.30.06 (6:42 am)
Happy Birthday to you, Pastor Dave.
posted by:
PastorDave (
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post date:
12.30.06 (8:52 pm)
Reply to: irles
Thank you. I have two minute left, and then my birthday is over!
posted by:
PastorDave (
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post date:
12.30.06 (8:53 pm)
Reply to: sudeshpoojari
I shall. Two nights at the Hampton Inn, relaxing and far from work and kids.
posted by:
PastorDave (
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post date:
12.30.06 (8:54 pm)
Reply to: seochris
My friend, you've been very good to read these blatherings of mine, and comment. May we continue to enjoy these blogging diversions for many birthdays yet to come.
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PastorDave (
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post date:
12.30.06 (8:56 pm)
Reply to: appletree
And the same to you! I hope you've connected with family and friends, and have had a great celebration for your birthday.
posted by:
PastorDave (
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post date:
12.30.06 (9:04 pm)
Reply to: surrogate
Thanks.
I've been thinking about your challenge about Moore. On the surface, his inferences about Bush and bin Laden are indeed farfetched, and seem to deserve dismissal offhand. There are so many strange claims and theories out there, and I could not give them all earnest study if I had a mind to. Who know- UFO's may be for real, and the same with the Loch Ness Monster and the Faulk Creek Monster for that matter. The earth may be shaped like a donut, with a primevil world existing in the middle. But I doubt such theories so much I have little desire to study them.
But, I'm the one who took it upon himself to belittle Moore. You challenged me. So, I'm thinking about viewing his film, Farenheit 9/11. It seems, I remember, the Republicans came out with a rebuttal film that generated some press also.
Several weeks ago you ran, on your blog, a piece by Moore encouraging a full withdrawal from Iraq. I'll admit I did not read it simply because of the author. So, gotta go back and read it now. It's highly unlikely I'll agree with what the guy has to say, but I'll try to at least listen/read.
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PastorDave (
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post date:
12.30.06 (9:06 pm)
Reply to: godsmack
Thanks. And, it's very good to know you are still hangin out around here on t-blog. Hope to soon read what you're writing these days.
posted by:
PastorDave (
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post date:
12.30.06 (9:07 pm)
Reply to: doeeyed
Thanks. You've come along here on t-blog and been a really positive addition. Appreciate your blogging friendship.
posted by:
PastorDave (
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post date:
12.30.06 (9:08 pm)
Reply to: LadyG
Thanks! How about some flowers?
posted by:
PastorDave (
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post date:
12.30.06 (9:10 pm)
Reply to: 69whisper
I'm grateful and humbled by all the birthday wishes you have sent my way. It feels good! Thanks alot, my friend.
posted by:
surrogate (
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post date:
12.30.06 (11:08 pm)
Reply to: PastorDave
I watched the rebuttal film. The "gotcha's" tended to be in the nature of "See? He didn't steal $50,000 like Moore said... (it was $49,500.)
He's an easy guy to do that to since he's painting with a broad brush and very definately trying to make a point. But most of the complaints were very similar to the ones made by early Sixty Minutes targets who complained that the parts of the interview that showed them being nice to their wives and kids ended up on the cutting room floor, and all Sixty Minutes showed was them ripping off the Government, or the little old ladies or whatever; and I suppose that if you're the type of person who thinks, for instance, that because that show has gotten some facts wrong over 35 years, it means that the whole bunch of them are, by and large, crappy journalists and that all their stories are bunk, then you'll probably feel the same way about Moore - who also tries to tell a story he's gotten wind of and researched as well as he can, as opposed to simply reporting off the AP or what have you. Regardless, a crackpot, he is not.
Here's a complaint about him that's legitimate. People complain that he doesn't use much footage of people who contradict his viewpoints in the pieces he makes. I think that's probably true. On the other hand, would you let a Satan worshiper deliver next Sunday's sermon for you? Of course not. I mean, even if the Satan worshiper seems like a nice person and all; to you (and me, of course) he's got it wrong, so what's the point?
In fact, you probably wouldn't even want one of us humanist types delivering up our "Jesus was a fine guy, but no more the Son of God than any of the rest of us..." messages from your pulpit. Or at least you wouldn't want it on a regular basis. Why? Cuz it's YOUR pulpit! That's why. Know what I mean?
Okay, so maybe this example doesn't play very well... Just watch the movie. You'll enjoy it, if nothing else, and it will make you think.
What did you do for your birthday? You out of town?
posted by:
doeeyed (
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post date:
12.31.06 (4:28 am)
Reply to: PastorDave
Thanks PD! I appreciate you telling me this. I just don't know any better than to jump in with both feet! ;)
posted by:
69whisper (
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post date:
12.31.06 (11:33 am)
Happy New Year :)
posted by:
appletree (
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post date:
01.02.07 (8:47 am)
Reply to: PastorDave
Thank you for your nice words. Again Happy New Year to you & your.
***Pastordave!!! you have been tagged, please tell us 5 things about yourself that we don't know. :)
posted by:
ruined (
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post date:
01.02.07 (4:25 pm)
* I will go out of my way to give my family a good living... morally, if not financially.
* I will not give in to the pressures of the popular media to compromise my personal beliefs.
* I will not be a walking mat.
* Much like you... I will NOT shop at Wally-World.
posted by:
PastorDave (
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post date:
01.03.07 (7:25 am)
Reply to: kurtmaddox
As always, a thoughtful and challenging reply.
You have a rosier understanding of your fellow humanity than I. I feel that a large segment do not consider doing what is right to be a highest priority. For most, including myself, the ongoing struggle is not to know the right thing to do, but to engage myself in doing it. Right is not easy. Right often does not feel good. Right many times does not provide a tangible benefit.
So, I feel this is an issue of personal integrity. Does one possess an inward moral compass that brings him to do what is most dofficult- the right thing?
Now, I do believe the ultimate and proper choice for all of humanity is to enter into a love-relationship with God through Jesus Christ. I believe all persons will find an adequate relationship with God only through Christ. But I will not automatically ascribe another person to Hell. God is highly mysterious to me. If He chooses to bring salvation to others, no matter my personal insight into their spiritual conditions, then that is His right as God. It's just my understanding that, if such does happen, it will still be through Jesus Christ.
