Creation Museum

On this past Friday, we went to eat breakfast in Cincinnati with my Aunt and Uncle, David and Dorothy (Puzy) Reynolds. Afterwords, we proceded down to Petersburg, KY to visit the Creation Museum. Wow! Everyone should go there! A sinner could go through the museum and get saved, there is so much scripture and the plan of salvation is clearly presented! Among the exhibits is the Garden of Eden. Beautiful, almost life like figures are throughout the garden, protraying Adam and Eve, etc. Outside, we walked on the nature trail and visited the petting zoo. It was a beautiful, Spring day to visit.

Vacation

From the top...my long time friend, Becky Newport and myself...Melanie and Cindy Kearny and myself...some of the crowd at the convention...at Steak 'n Shake (it was a late night!)

Hello, everyone. I wanted to share some pictures from my recent trip to Dayton, OH to the convention. It was a time of a lot of fun, adventure and lack of sleep! I got to see a number of people that I rarely see! The convention started Tuesday afternoon and concluded on Thursday evening. There was lots of preaching, music and fellowship with others. I ate too much and slept too little!!

Gaither's Book Store and Cafe

My parents, grandma, Orville and friends, Steve and Cindy Kearney, met today in Alexandria, IN on our way to Ohio at the Bill and Gloria Gaither book store and cafe. It was a very nice place! We shopped, and then ate a really good meal. The service was great, and the food tasted very well. They had a deal where you bought a DVD and received a free CD. I chose a Gaither homecoming video, Live From Toronto and a CD from Ernie Haase & Signature Sound. Then, after eating and shopping, I took over driving Grandma and Orville's car into Dayton. Orville doesn't feel comfortable driving after dark on unfamiliar roads. We arrived here around 10pm and are settled in our rooms. Several of us are all hanging out in my parents room, and were going to view a Gaither DVD, but can't figure out how to hook up Cindy's DVD player to the TV...have a great evening!

Wright Family on Palm Sunday

Hello, Happy Easter! I am grateful for the truth found in I Corinthians 15:20, "Now is Christ risen from the dead..." What a reality! We may know the risen Savior in a personal way. While true Christianity is not a "religion," having a relationship with Jesus does set Christians apart from all other religious groups. While they point to a tomb with their long passed away leader, or an idol of wood or stone, we can point to an empty tomb! Jesus is, even now, setting at the right hand of God, the Father, interceding for us! Amazing, but true.
Here is a video from our most recent Wright Family gathering, which took place on Palm Sunday. We had 51 people total, including a few who were not actually Wrights. There were 3 tables of food, and plenty of candy for the kids in our Easter Egg hunt. A great time was had by all and it was a great success! Thanks to my cousin Kristina for helping to plan this!

Media Malpractice

Media Malpractice...what comes to your mind? Let me tell you about a documentary that I recently purchased. It is titled "Media Malpractice..How Obama got elected and Palin was targeted." I would highly recommend that you visit John Zeigler's website www.howobamagotelected.com and see what he has to say. Mr. Zeigler is a former talk show host and quite a talker! Quite a talker in a good way. The man can hardly be "out talked!"
Mr. Zeigler made this documentary in the recent wake of Media bias towards Obama and against Sarah Palin...for those of you who enjoy a steady diet of the "drive by media", maybe this wouldn't interest you...however, it should! The mainstream media made a definate choice that they were going to support Obama and target Sarah Palin. It was very apparent if you knew anything about pre election coverage. Whatever was thought then, will be VERY clear if you watch this documentary! Mr. Zeigler has laid it all out, very clearly...I DARE YOU TO WATCH IT!

The Dangerous Duty of Delight

Hello, everyone,
I hope you can read my yellow type! I am ready for yellow flowers and lots of yellow sunlight! I am ready for Spring! It seems to be coming, slow but sure, here in the midwest. I am grateful.
I wanted to write to you about a little book I am reading. The Dangerous Duty of Delight by John Piper. An amazing little book, it is actually part of a larger book by Mr. Piper titled, Desiring God.
In this little book, Mr. Piper tells us about a Biblical command that is usually neglected. This is stated very clearly in Deuteronomy 28:47-48, "Because you did not serve the Lord your God with joy and a glad heart.,..therefore you shall serve your enemies." This is known as Christian Hedonism. Hedonism is the pursuit of pleasure. Christian Hedonism is the pursuit of pleasure that is God ward. Very interesting. The passage previously quoted tells us what God thinks about this pursuit...He expects it and commands it.
Because the children of Israel did not serve the Lord with gladness, they would be punished by serving their enemies. I think we can perhaps also apply this in regards to temptation.
If we are truly seeking after God in a joyful manner, we will be much less likely to fall into temptation. I believe one of the biggest reasons we fall into temptation and snares, is when we have no joy in Christ. This is too bad, for the Psalmist gives us the place where we can find real pleasure..."In Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore." (Psalm 16:11) C. S. Lewis wrote that we are satisfied far too easily with the things of this earth. I believe that is true.
If we are satisfied with Christ and are finding joy in Him, why would we be tempted with the sinful things of this earth?
I have not completed the book, yet. I would love to hear some comments on the subject of Christian Hedonism. What do you think? Is it possible to serve Christ with gladness? Or are we relegated to serving Him only out of duty, hoping for joy as a byproduct?

Passionately ProLife!!

Hello, my friends!
Last week, I was blessed to attend the annual Kansans for Life Valentine Banquet! Wow, what an evening! Nearly 1,000 people came to hear about what is happening in the pro life movement. My parents and I organized a table with 9 people and my brother Michael, his wife Shawna, and oldest niece, Luanna were also at the event along with my nephew, Karson.
Part of the evening, included a preview of a new movie which will be coming out soon "Thine Eyes." This movie will document the annual March for Life in Washington D.C. which was held this January. Most of the main stream media will not report accurately how many people attend these events. A local writer here, Jack Cashill (www.cashill.com) wanted to do this movie to show how many people really came. Would you believe 300,000!!!! This further proves that many Americans are pro life!
We also were blessed to hear Pedro and Michelle Armesto speak regarding Michelle's abortion which she was forced by her parents to have here in the state of Kansas. What a sad story. After she expelled the dead baby, she saw it lying on the floor of the abortion clinic. She was horrified. She cried as she spoke of this happening. She is now very pro life and has testified here in the Kansas Legislature.
I would encourage you to find out about your local and state pro life organizations. Get involved. Give. Pray.
Lastly, enjoy the four beautiful choices for life pictures here! My three nieces and my nephew!!! They are precious and I'm so glad their parents chose life!