Prayer

As some what of novas prayer peddler, what with the solicitation of 40 Days For Life now under my belt, I thought it was about time to really define what the essence of 'Prayer' is, to me.

To me prayer is the ultimate act of submission. It is saying 'Ok God, here it is; I'm ready for help.'

Just as our children often times try to impress us with their independent 'watch what I can do all by myself' attitude, we too do that same thing to our Heavenly Father. And likewise, as we nervously smile at their feeble attempts and fight that impulse to jump in and save the day, He does as well. I'll confess I have to physically stop myself from taking over when it comes to Aiden and Eiffel and their many endeavors...reading, writing, pouring milk straight from the gallon....all of these things would be so much better, and cleaner for that matter, if I just did them myself!

But of course, I can't, because we learn in the messes. He allows us that same lead way, with the comfort of knowing that no mess is too big for him to come over and wipe up.

As a control freak I have to admit, I like giving up sometimes. I enjoy letting the Lord carry my burden...I just think of it as a spiritual diet. After prayer we should feel lighter, we should feel more obedient, and we should feel closer to the Creator of the Universe.

The "Lesser of Two Evils"...

is a crock.

I WILL NOT VOTE FOR EVIL...

of any amount.

PLEASE HELP PLANNED PARENTHOOD

Dear Sir or Madame,

I am writing you today to make you aware of the astonishing number of impoverished children, right here in America, that are forced to grow up without adequate levels of pornography in their households.

I know, it's hard to believe in 2007 that this is still an issue, right? You would think that we have made enough social advances in the world of advertising and cable television to fully satisfy this basic carnal need, but I am here to inform you that NO, WE HAVE NOT!

Many of these children have no internet access whatsoever in their households and are constantly being forced to learn about sex from their PARENTS of all people! You, as well as I, know that this must come to an end!

I encourage you, please, write you local congressman and ask them to increase the measly $305.3 million dollars a year that the government donates to this wonderful non-profit organization.

I mean, honestly, what can you do with a mere $305 million dollars? After performing 264,943 abortions in one fiscal year there is barely anything left for the phenomenal SEX ED classes they offer.

Did you know that there is ONLY a 27% chance of becoming pregnant if you use the 'pull out method?' Exactly! Neither do many of OUR children, and that is just not right. They should have full access to these helpful medical breakthroughs!

http://www.plannedparenthood.org/birth-control-pregnancy/birth-control/withdrawal.htm

More funding is pertainent! It is the only way that they can continue to provide books like "It's Perfectly Normal," (which feature 71 excellent nude drawings) to our urban communities. Believe it or not, there are still some 10 year olds out there who know NOTHING about how cool homosexuality and masturbation are!

Without adequate amounts of pornography these children are 76% more likely to attend church, they are 90% less likely to become sexually active and experience the joys of commitment free sex, and in turn, these poor kiddos may never get to know the magical, life altering milestone of abortion! Atrocious.

DO NOT LET YOUR CHILD BECOME A STATISTIC.

Yours For Money,
Destiny Herndon-DeLaRosa
Assistant Planned Parenthood Informant


P.S. Donations can also be made through the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

P.S.S. All of the statistics and amounts shown in this letter are accurate and factual, with the exception of the very last paragraph....but I have a feeling those are pretty close. (:

It's Perfectly Pornagraphic!

No matter how much Planning goes into Parenthood, there's always a billion dollar non-profit waiting to corrupt your kids.

FROM STOPlannedParenthood, A SECTOR OF AMERICAN LIFE LEAGUE:

Planned Parenthood's 'Nobody's Fool' conference pushes pornographic sex book on children.

"Planned Parenthood has continued its assault on the lives and sensibilities of our children by conducting its 'Nobody's Fool' 2004 conference in Waco, Texas, yesterday," said Jim Sedlak, executive director of American Life League's STOPP International. "From start to finish, this conference was a thinly veiled attack on parental rights, public morality, and the health and well-being of our children."

Parents were not allowed to attend this conference with their children; it was open exclusively to children in the fifth through ninth grades (ages 10-14). "Planned Parenthood barred mothers and fathers from attending the actual sessions because Planned Parenthood knows that parental participation would have hampered the its efforts to indoctrinate these children into its world of lies and propaganda," observed Sedlak.

Children in grades seven through nine also received a free copy of the book, It's Perfectly Normal. "This so-called 'educational text' is nothing more than pornography in comic book form," stated Sedlak. "Planned Parenthood believes that it has the right to decide if our 12-14-year -old children should own a manual that contains detailed explanations on how to perform sexual acts and masturbation. These directions are accompanied by sexually explicit line drawings. This is irresponsible at best and child abuse at worst."

According to Sedlak, this problem will persist "until parents and all people of good will across the nation stand together to oppose Planned Parenthood's continued assault on our families and children."

FROM THE PP SITE:

What can be done to respond to grossly misleading claims like the one in the American Life League advertisement?

My response is that there is no response. I could spend all of my time responding to things that are said about my work that are not true. Or I can spend my time making sure that my books are up-to-date and the information is current, and I can continue speaking at schools ... and creating new books for kids.

I have no reason to defend my work because I'm proud of it. I do take great offense when the truth is not told about the content in my books. ... Part of our job description — my job, Planned Parenthood's job, librarians, and other adults — is standing up and saying that our kids and teens need comprehensive sex education to stay healthy.

FROM DESTINY FALWELL:

When I picked this book up I could hardly believe my eyes. The cover said 10+, and at the ripe old age of 24 believe me, I'm 'nobody's fool' but it was making me blush. Suddenly I felt as if I were in the back alley of some sleaze shop secretly thumbing through a dirty magazine...and isn't PP's goal to keep "us" out of back alley's, hmmm?

Every single page had a 'cartoon' rendition of something overtly sexual on it...well, every page that is, except for the ones covering abortion. Come on! Abortion is PERFECTLY NORMAL, right PP? So why not diagram it as well? Oh, too offensive? Interesting. I'm so glad to know that you draw the line somewhere.

My favorite "doodle" was on page 23 where a character is bending over while holding a mirror behind her; I believe this drawing would be called a "money shot."

Honestly, this book is nothing more than a myriad of juvenile doodlings that you'd likely find on the wall of some truck stop bathroom. Not only does it show detailed pictures of sex acts, masturbation, and homosexuality, but it tells you that a lot of Christians *ick* will say that this stuff is wrong, but it doesn't hurt anybody, kiddos! Now take your condom lollipop and go off and play in the street!

I do not know what kind of logical, intelligent, decent adult would ever advocate that this book is expectable, much less commendable, but they are out there...and it looks like they're working for USA Today, The New York Times, and even Parenting Magazine....mmmm, I love this time of year, you can just smell boycott in the air!

This book is absolute trash and I would go ape if anyone ever gave this filth to my child...but then again they wouldn't dare...after all, we are caucasian and above the poverty line; not quite their demographic.

If you must see it to believe it, here, but you've been warned...18 and over, please:
http://www.prolifewaco.org/documents/Normal4pages.pd

Life Chain 2007

I just love this picture so much.

Ranch Martyr

You throw tomatoes when someone tells a bad joke;

And I guess a tub of ranch dressing when somebody's praying to end abortion.

Yeah, laughable...it's ok. After the fact, I totally laughed too. I mean who does that?

Right after it happened I gathered some volunteers together and we prayed for the individual who did this. Something that violent (ranch pelting) must have come from a place of hurt.

Father, we just ask you to open this persons eyes and heart, Lord, to your mercy and your grace. You know their sins, and you died on a cross for them, Lord. Whatever it is that they are so angry about, we know you are so ready to forgive. We ask that you just place a hedge of protection around of the rest of the volunteers that will be out here for the next 31 days God. Above all we know that you are our protector Lord. Amen.

And then, I can't help but picture the scene in Saved (a movie I shouldn't of seen I know, but I love, b/c it totally convicts me every time I see it) where Mandy Moore is so angry and self righteous she's about to throw her Bible at someone in a fit of anger. And in another scene, she is praying for a "poor sinner" just so that she can feel superior and gossip about that person.

How many times was that 'ranch thrower' me? How many times have I hated my sin so much that I lashed out on others. Too many to count.

Pro-Life Memorial Day

Today we are kicking off "Respect Life Month!"

I had the pleasure of going back down to the Planned Parenthood site this morning with Eif in her sling. She was being extra cute as we prayed, giving me lots of hugs and kisses. Some angry woman pulled over and yelled at me but God must have put Holy earmuffs on me because I didn't hear a thing that she said. Do you ever notice how when you are doing God's Will you get that type of torment at first? I call it the 'fight in the car on the way to church' principle. I've come to almost look for those obstacles as a form of validation these days. (: The enemy doesn't waste time attacking things that mean nothing.

Add these to you calendar:

During "Respect Life" month, many churches conduct
local pro-life activities to help promote the Sanctity
of Human Life. Please do everything you can to help
promote and participate in these important activities!

Today, October 1, is recognized by many groups as
"Pro-Life Memorial Day" to remember the more than 48
million innocent children lost to abortion in America
since Roe v. Wade. Groups are holding candlelight
vigils, prayer services, and encouraging people to wear
pro-life t-shirts today. Get more info at:

http://www.prolifememorialday.com

Sunday, October 7, is the 20th nationwide Life
Chain, a peaceful and prayerful witness of Americans
standing for one hour praying for our nation. These
wonderful events will be held in hundreds of cities
across America and many 40 Days for Life locations are
participating in Life Chain as part of their efforts.
The founder and president of Life Chain, Royce Dunn,
has been one of the most vocal supporters of 40 Days
for Life and he is an amazing man of faith! Learn more:

http://www.lifechain.net

On October 23, people will give up their voices for
a day in solidarity for the children lost to abortion.
Red arm bands and duct tape will identify them as
taking part in the Pro-life Day of Silent Solidarity.
They will carry fliers explaining why they are silent
and educate others about abortion. Learn more at:

http://www.standtrue.com/pages/silent.htm

Many of the 3,000+ Christian pregnancy resource
centers around the country hold fundraising banquets
and events during this month. Please attend any of
these events held in your area and be as generous as
possible to help this crucial front-line work! Find a
pregnancy center near you by visiting:

http://www.pregnancycenters.org/advantage.asp

Let's make EVERY pro-life effort a huge success during
October, so 2007 can truly be the year that marks
the beginning of the end of abortion in America!