David and Kasey

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Thanks -- Jamie

Don't forget our other "Surveys"

Now on backorder

Well-- I've posted so many times that now about half of my former posts are on "back order". To get to them, you'll have to click on the Feb. 2005 Link on the right hand side of the page.

Wow. What a moment. A milestone. A cause for celebr.... okay I'll stop now.

-Jamie

"John Roberts"

ROBERTS:

John G. Roberts, as of just a few seconds ago was elected by the Senate to serve as the 17th (or so) Supreme Court Chief Justice. The vote was 78-22... I was disappointed in that vote. It shows bi-partisan politics. The last three justices have been elected with no more than 3 nays. Even the liberal justice appointed by Clinton (Ruth).
On to Roberts...
Roberts is 50 years old. That means he may have 25-30 years on the bench and could be through 7-8 presidents. He's conservative, which I like and he's very controlled in what he says and does. I like that too. I enjoyed watching the tv sound bits of the confirmation hearings. The one I am thinking of involved Bidden (Democrat) and Roberts. Bidden told him to stop giving misleading answers, and the chair of the committee stepped in saying "He can give misleading answers if he wants too, their his answers!"-- Roberts chimed in by saying, "With all due respect Senator, my answers are not misleading, they are the truth."
I'm going to love that guy!

Badnarik who? or Badnarik whom? oh who cares!

I've got a few extra minutes and I've decided to post my heart out... okay, maybe not. But to the left you will see a Michael Badnarik "poster". For those of you who don't know who he is... he was a candidate for president last year. Never heard of him? Well, he was a Libertarian candidate-- first of all let me say a blurb about the Libertarians. They are closer to being Republican than I'll ever be and yet they take precious votes away from the Republican candidates because they "think they can win." okay. Let me tell you something that I'm sure many people would want to tell you anyway-- YOU'RE NOT GOING TO WIN!

Further more-- Kerry wasn't Bush either... did he win? How about Howard Dean? Molly Brown? huh? NOPE!

Mr, Dr, Pastor or Shepherd

In the day we are living in, I believe it important to speak on this subject... what to call a "preacher" that has been given charge over a congregation.

I will list some common names (last name; Sawyer):
>Pastor Sawyer
>Mr Sawyer
>Brother Sawyer
>Preacher Sawyer
>Dr Sawyer
>Minister Sawyer
>God chosen and called Sawyer (okay-- so maybe its not... common per say)
>"Sawyer" or first name only, "Randy"
>The hipper way "Rand-e-dawg"
>Father Sawyer
>"Fasha" Sawyer (spelling?)
>Grand Potentate Sawyer (Spelling?)
>Pope Sawyer
>ETC

Leave your comments, let me know what you think the best way to address a "minister" is...

-Jamie

Leaving the party

Well, I believe that is time to announce to those faithful readers that I am leaving the party. Thats right, the Republican party. It is no longer the party of the Christian white Americans, but of "Conservative values" it is no longer the party of higher wage earners, but of the "compassionate lower class".

I have started my own party called "NAFW*" (National Association of **** **** Bap****). A party of white Christian Americans, a party of higher tithers.

I urge all of my fellow Americans to join me in an effort to register as many people as possible for our new party.

You see... Our dreams are like our children. They need to be fed and nourished.

When Christianity moves from a forward to the heart!

I would like to share with you this touching story:
Amy was a thirty year old mother of six (yep, six). Her husband, Dale, had died a few months before. So here is Amy. Her mother, addicted to drugs, is of no use. Her father, was never around. Her children were too young to cope, some to young to realize. Now... She was alone. Left to work, provide and live life. Well... One day she was sitting at her computer. It was well after all of her kids had went to bed-- and she checked her e-mail. It was from a friend named Kim. It was one of those "If you forward this to 10 people you will love Jesus" kinda things. Well, Amy actually read it. It was a poem. It talked about how good life can be if we give everything up... And stop relying on ourselves and start relying upon government programs. Just what Amy needed at that time in her life!

WAIT!!

You see, that story is completely made up. You see I am frustrated with the "FW:FW:FW:RE:FW:FW JESUS LOVE" e-mails I get a day. If I send it to my closest friends I will be blessed and show them that I love God. Hmm. Something very extra Biblical about that statement! You see forwarding an e-mail is not a way of showing someone you love Jesus. You wanna show love to someone? Do what Jesus did. Go.

Really, its that simple. He went where no one else would go, and talked to people no one else would talk to. He touched the hearts of the hardened and he gave sight to the blind. And He did it all without the internet.

Why I am a student at Free Will ----------College

It has been nearly a year since I've posted on this blog. Although from the excitement the blog has generated in the past few weeks-- you wouldn't know it. I thought I would start posting again... yes I know, what a stupid thing to do. Most people would have me to simply close down shop, put up a white flag, throw a yellow flag, give a... okay enough with the catchy one-liners... but I think it most appropriate to continue in the spirit of all that is good and right with this world.

First of all I will say that I thought about switching schools the other day. I even took time out of my normal day to explore both MTSU and TSU. Each having there pros and cons (mainly pros-- TSU is free!) and each having a certain lure to them. I went so far as to inquire about which classes would transfer and which would not. Come to find out that all will transfer, but almost all of them as 'religion' electives only. So I pondered, and still am, about why I am here. Can I be satisfied somewhere else? Is it possible to be just as happy somewhere else?

You see, I can imagine a campus where I have to park forever away and take a shuttle to class. A place where students have differing view points on more than just "eternal security". Where thought and reality is challenged and throwing up your hands is never an option. You see, I can imagine a place where the most important thing on an adminstrator's mind is John Doe and deciding if today is going to be the day he brings a gun to class. I can imagine a college where drugs and alcohol are of top priority because they must be dealt with (D.A.R.E)!

But you see-- that is all I'll ever do, imagine. Because I believe God has called me to FW--C. I don't know that there will be a time when parking will be on the "East Campus" (oh what a day) because Satan never likes to see a Bible College prosper (or does he?). I'll never see a Bible college where I have to worry about "Joe" bringing a gun to class or taking needles from the nurse because he's addicted to heroine. I'll probably never know that because I am called to Free will ---.

Sure the rules are strict and there are other problems, but that is where God has called me to train.

Free Will Baptist -- College is where I have been summoned by God. I've been called to learn practical insights about the ministry. I've been urged to understand the culture and the Holy Spirit's work in it. I have been challenged to prepare for the ministry God has called me to, no matter the cost, no matter the rules. You see, that is where the rubber meets the road.

Do I stay or do I go?

It was something in Systematic Theology class that really stuck with me the other day. And no... it wasn't the "All aboard" train speech or even the "invisible snowballs" being thrown at me... it was a verse in Mr. Forline's book, Jeremiah 6:16; Stand at the crossroads and look. Ask for the ancient paths and where the best road is. Walk in it, and you will live in peace.There was a point in my teenage life that I stood at the crossroads-- I looked at the path best for me and took it-- and because I do, I can rest (live in peace).

Thats why I am a Student at an institution which will remain nameless.

-Jamie

Public Apology for a public forum

For those of you who read this blog on a regular basis I would like to apologize for anything that may have been offensive. I did not realize that by posting for a group of friends that others would want to or try to "discover" it. By using the Bible College's name I was not trying to give this blog and official leg to stand on, but rather making light of a hard school year (last year).

Especially to the faculty and staff of Free Will Baptist Bible College, I wish to apologize. Mr. Hampton, who has served this college faithfully for a number of years, providing countless with the tools and insight to combat culture, Satan, and the like and give them something many professors cannot- a lasting impression. Having only had Mr. Hampton's class on video, I would not begin to know what it would be like to have a class with him, but from others I know that it would be a worthwhile experience. His dedication to teaching men and women from his years of personal and spiritual journeys is invaluable to our college. By simply using his name and in jest suggesting that he does not contribute to this college, I was wrong. I highly respect and admire Mr. Hampton and his accomplishments.

To others on the faculty, I would like to especially apologize that what was meant to be kept between friends has escalated. It was never my intention for this blog, although public in nature, to be seen by 'the masses'.

Out of respect for the Bible College, faculty, staff and students, most posts have been edited or deleted in their entirety. Any further posts will not deal with faculty, staff, or this college.

An apology to Dale Burden is also in order. By using his name and setting this blog in the same format as his publication, the Gist, I hope that I have not caused any confusion or hurt. It was merely to be the “Free Will Baptist Bible College’s Voice for its students”.

Most humbly,
Jamie Lane