Cyber Gangsters

Maybe you have gone through the same experience as I have. Have you ever run into a relationship where the person has split personalities between reality and cyber world? For instance, the person can be rather harsh, insensitive, and controversial online but when you hang-out in reality; they are kept to themselves, were respectful, and sort of wimpy. It is always easy for a human to recreate themselves online. I believe they fulfill that emptiness in the world via cyberspace. Why? Well, none other to prove they are funny, intelligent, hardcore, sexy, etc.  I wish to leave this thought on your minds when you encounter one in the near future. Remember, folks to be kind and treat your cyber gangsters with love and attention, because we all know they need fuel.

A question of religious freedom? You decide.

I have posted this video on my facebook. It was quite interesting hearing both sides. As always, those who support Obama 100% of the way approve of him defending it. No surprise. I get it. This story is not for the Muslims to build a mosque. Honestly, they can build anywhere as long as it is done legally. I am puzzled as this story unravels in media. I have a few questions:



1) Since they were renting the building for many years before the 9/11 attacks and now own the lot, where are they getting the suppose $100 million to reconstruct this building? To me, a question of financial assistance is always important. It could get ugly.

2) What is their motive with turning this into an Islamic Center? They state they wish to bring honor to the 9/11 victims from modern Muslims with a “community” center, but if they wish to practice religious harmony, why not an interfaith center or better yet construct elsewhere to avoid the controversy?


3) Is this mosque being used as an architectural statement or a place for prayer? If they state no, then why open on a September 11th date within walking distance from thousands were murdered.


4) Has anyone researched the Imam? The media fails to reveal his radical beliefs. From an article online, he was in support of the Shariah Law being adapted in the U.S. In fact, he was stating it is no different than the Declaration of Independence. What he failed to mention was that secular laws can be changed since their made by man, but they believe the Shariah Law is given by God and cannot change.


Let’s face it; Muslims killed 3,000 Americans on 9/11. The victims’ families couldn’t even bury their loved ones. To them, ground zero is their burial ground. They will visit there and only be reminded of hatred as they pass a large mosque that the Muslims hope to open at a later September 11th date. Would placing a swastika on a Jewish memorial be practicing religious freedom as well? No, that is disrespectful and I wouldn’t be surprised if you were charged with hate crime. This doesn’t bring respect or honor to those still mourning the loss of loved ones murdered on 9/11. Do they need to be refreshed with tapes of the towers falling that September day? It is not a question of law or religious freedom. It is a question of respect and honor for our country.

Far Behind

Narcissism is ugly. I love punk songs. 

Joke Ninja

After my numerous attacks just this week, which is very rare, I decided to share this notable finding that is recent in discovery. My husband and I have this thing called a sense-of-humor that we hold so dear to us. Basically, this was icing on cake along with the two essentials to a happy marriage: looks and theology. Many people find our jokes either lame, which I will agree with them, but then when the great ones come out, we sit back and gaze at our accomplishment. Wow! Did I really tell an awesome joke? It was not until most recent after advancing in our joking skills that we were attacked. After saying something remotely funny, we just leave the joke there and end it fast without laughing at our own joke (so lame). That’s how anyone with brains would encounter a joke. That’s not the case for this group. If someone adds on to the joke or tries to recreate the joke in their less funny way while laughing at themselves, then they succeeded at butchering the joke to death. After much grief with these attacks, my husband and I decided to research these unskilled people. As we continued this journey to find the correct term, we came across the history of violent ninjas. Right then, we knew this was the progressive movement from physical violence in what is called “Joke Ninja.” It was more difficult to trace their history as it seems to be prevailing today as today’s culture becomes more hypersensitive wet sacks. To grasp more of this interesting finding, I only find it essential to share this astonishing history.



Ninja History


In 522 A.D., Nonuse ("the art of stealth") was first introduced to Japan as a religion practiced by priests. These priests were not violent people, they were "mystics" who gathered and shared information for the ruling classes.


It wasn't until 645 A.D. that the priests perfected their fighting skills and made use of their knowledge of nonuse. This was because they found themselves being harassed by the central government and found it necessary to protect themselves.


In 794-1192 A.D. the new civilization flourished and with it, a new class of wealthy, privileged families. These families fought with one another in attempts to make or destroy emperors. The need for spies, informants and now assassins grew as these families dueled for power. They were suspicious and jealous of one another and would resort to any means necessary to eliminate any possible threats. Therefore, the practitioners of nonuse were in great demand. With this, the ninja was born.


These ninjas flourished the world for thousands of years until most recently in the 20th century, the practitioners of nonuse divided. Some grew more violent, while the others decided killing humans was lame and wanted to move onto something new and less bloody. This group noticed this new trait in humans called a sense-of-humor. As they stood back practicing information they gathered from humorous people, they decided to gage in violence once again around the beginning of the 21st century. This time, they will hold back their ninja weapons to only attack the joke itself. With this, the joke ninja was born.

You never know who will butcher a joke. It could be your sibling, spouse, close friend, parents, or even your grandparents. Once the joke ninja appears, then BAM! Out of nowhere, a joke falls to its death and leaves the crowd in complete frustration and awkwardness. There is no way in stopping this group as they are progressive and are here to stay. You have been warned.

"Joke Ninja, out to kill your jokes."--JD Ketterman

God Exists to Make Me Happy

Those who follow my facebook are aware of my recent post on Anne Rice leaving Christianity or the Catholic Church that is…who knows. Anne Rice is a best-selling American author of gothic, erotic, and Christian-themed books.

The news article concerning Rice leaving Christianity may be somewhat misleading as Rice tries to explain that she isn’t giving up on Christ, but just the followers. It doesn’t come to much surprise from a Catholic with an “in and out” past. I must admit, I never followed her books and only listened a few times on radio stations or thru the news. The most troubling thing about her last post on facebook was just reading the comments from her fans. You had some not agree with her decision to ditch the followers of Christ, while others are praising her for her decision and go on to explain you don’t have to go to church to be a Christian…just do good things! My favorite comment of all is “Do what’s best for you, if it makes you feel good.” What they are commending is for someone to look deeper and deeper within themselves to gain inner experience of what is true and false. I would be interested in the outcome if that statement was given to Charles Manson or any other murderer outside of prison.



For those who do take the advice to “do what’s best for you, if it makes you feel good” is encouraging that person to further themselves from Christ. Christ tells us to stop looking to ourselves for answers! When we look to ourselves for truth, we are held captive to our own bondage. Christianity is quite simple…just sit, and receive His judgment and His grace. I love Mike Horton’s book, “Christless Christianity.” My Church had a study on this book and used his famous logo, “Don’t just do something…sit there!” This is a perfect way to explain how simple Christianity is. You don’t have to pile a list of “To Do” items, such as, not drinking or smoking, homeschooling kids, voting Republican, etc. Some of these items are from my own experience from my Mormon days as well as past experiences in churches I have witnessed or attended.


Why does there always have to be a “To Do List” to Christianity? It is rather simple to fall into this as the “Christian Way.” My first experience stepping inside a Christian Church was rather refreshing coming from a Mormon background. I just sat and listened to God’s Word being preached. For the very first time in my life, I was being feed His Word and didn’t have to do a thing but receive His grace. I am thankful that the very first Church was Christ-centered in their worship. Many churches use morals or politics to feed their congregants as this is new and relevant to our generation. As Christians, we need to look to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith (Hebrews 12:2).


I couldn’t end this blog without recommending Mike Horton’s book, “Christless Christianity.” You can visit the website at www.christlesschristianity.org.


“Woe is me! For I am lost; for I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts!” (Isa. 6:5).

Birth Control--Just one click away from your TV remote

I haven't updated my blog in a while. I blame this on my fully occupied life. I have been consumed with tons of work and my son's extreme developmental growth that I haven't had the energy to post anything worthwhile. I try to post articles that stand out rather than typical boring articles that may leave viewers assuming my life is lame. Well, I guess I could possibly fall into that category...moving along; I noticed a change in reality series. Yes, I am a huge reality show junkie. My husband is planning on buying me my own TV for the upstairs so he can watch his own shows in the basement in peace. What a sweet man I married to allow the woman to control the remote…sometimes that is.



There are many family oriented shows out there to express how rough it is to raise a family or how unique a large family is. I have been jumping back-and-forth from Teen Mom, Kate Plus 8, 19 Kids and Counting, and Raising Sextuplets. I heard some time ago that the abortion rate dropped and there has been an increase in child birth. It is a true blessing to hear, but such shows as Teen Mom call teen childbearing an “epidemic”. I really detest the word epidemic when relating to a child. I don’t agree with these women getting pregnant outside of marriage.  It then leads the teen to feel obligated to marry the person who they most likely don’t love and then it will reflect the way they raise a child. To give the teens positive feedback, I do find it encouraging that they chose the selfless gift of having their children and expressing to other teens how it’s not always easy as they may think.  My solution to preventing pregnancy for those outside of marriage…don’t have sex. Now, in my case as a married woman with a child, I choose to space my children out. Watching these shows is my "free" birth control without the pill or doctors note.  All you need is cable TV!


Many may think it is a joke, but with all honesty it isn't. Let me be clear that I absolutely LOVE children and believe they are a blessing from God. I am Pro-Life and do believe God provides all things necessary to raise children. I am not so quick to having another one right away while I am watching 6 little Isaiah's running around destroying a home and getting sick all at once on TV. These parents are phenomenal!


My favorite family reality show is “Raising Sextuplets” on the WE channel. If anyone has watched the show, it is nowhere comparable to "Jon & Kate Plus 8" or what my husband now calls "Jon & Kate Separate". I just hope those 6 little babies don't turn into lil brats like the Gosselin family...ooops did I say that? One thing I appreciate about the show is their martial commitment.   They realize their marriage isn't perfect, but they meet with the Pastor and a Dr. to counsel their marriage difficulties. I don't find anything wrong with that. In fact, I nearly puke when I hear of couples who claim they never fight. What comedians those couples are! At times I know my husband and I need to take a break from our own personal readings and read martial counseling books. We only have a 4 year dent in our marriage, so we do plan on longer happy years together. Not to mention, the parent’s relationship has a tremendous impact on their child's life. I am blessed to say that my parents are still together (hard to find in this generation) and happily married. They raised all 9 of us and now that we are all grown and out of the house, they travel and do many date nights. If my parents didn't share this love to our family, I can only imagine how this would affect our own families today.

I truly believe that God is in control of blessing us with children and no child is a "mistake." I may scare many Moms or even my own family with admitting that I just go with the flow to parenting. I find many parenting books lame and believe that God helps to sustain me as a parent...why else would He bless me with one? I look forward to the time God blesses me with another child, but today I enjoy my little dude, Isaiah. He is an awesome kid that fills our house with laughter and fun. It’s amazing how a child can positively affect a family. I just hope the same applies to his teens. I know, I know…I am dreaming. :)

Fear Not!

A very tragic event in my family occurred on Friday, May 28th. My Uncle took his own life at age 50. At the moment I received the call from my sister informing me of this, I had a hard time reacting to the sad news. I treated it like any bad news I hear in the media about a death. Not because I am insensitive, but I never knew my Uncle. This wasn't by choice, but my Uncle committed a crime that locked him up for years since I was very young and didn't understand why. It was very sad to hear of his death, but even sadder to hear he did this to himself. His death brought much confusion and grief to my family since he would have been let out in November 2011. I am not certain if my Uncle was a Christian, but I do remember hearing wonderful stories from my Dad as he gave the eulogy at his funeral and read many Bible passages as well as poems. It was very sad that the only way I got to know my Uncle was at his funeral. I was very thankful to attend his funeral to hear of his childhood stories and spend that grieving moment with my family. I believe my Grandmother took it the hardest to bury her own baby boy.

As I exited the funeral, I still felt very sad. This was not because of my Uncle's sad past, but because the funeral dwelled on his good works. I remember becoming Christian and asked my husband if anything ever happened to me I DO NOT want anyone to deliver any eulogies. It is not comforting to dwell at a funeral on the dead person’s good works. When we die, we dare not stand before God claiming how good we are. So that must not be the emphasis at a funeral. Besides, I believe many people to be dishonest about me. I am not a good person, straight A student, Mommy of the year, etc.

The dead person’s only hope is the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Instead of searching for good words to say about the person who died, we should deflect attention to a Person who died and rose again. We should preach Jesus — the cross, the atonement, the imputation of His righteousness, the resurrection — as the victor over death, hell, and the grave.

This beautiful message is comforting and our only hope, but that's not to say it still leaves us hurt at a funeral.



R.I.P.
Richard Ashley Wilkinson
August 14, 1959- May 28, 2010