I've not decided on who I will vote for yet.  But, I see the Republicans use morals as just a way to obtain votes and then don't backup it up with actions.

Republicans are using morals to obtain votes?...I think the Democrats should work harder then on using morals to obtain votes...because, right now they sure aren't securing my vote, as a Christian.  Morals, virtue, righteousness, ethics all matter more to me than any of the other issues in the campaigns.  I think they should for all children of God--He calls us to righteousness, just as He Himself is righteous (if we wanted to be identified with Him).  When Israel obeyed God (and that was a country with some very strict morals set by God), He blessed and prospered them--and all the other countries knew about it too.  When they turned from God, and started participating in idol worship and sexual immorality (amongst other sins)...what happened?  Destruction and captivity.  Is that what we want for the U.S.?  Allow leaders who promote and honour homosexuality, killing unborn babies, and cloning (disrespect for God the Creator) to come to power...we'd be asking for trouble.

Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.  Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?  Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.  A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.  Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.  Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.  Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?  And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.  And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.

And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine: For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.  (KJV)

As I before mentioned in a comment to my last entry, WashingtonPost.com has a feature right now for you to look at the candidates' stand on crucial issues, such as abortion, gay marriage, and stem cell cloning.  Some of these are specific moral issues that we are obligated to look at.  What do you believe?  Are you supporting someone who does not stand with your beliefs...do they actually stand in complete opposition?

It's also your responsibility not to support or stand with someone whose morals differ from those presented to us by God.  Do you want our country to be lead by someone with warped morals or who will take our country into further moral ambiguity?  Take a look at these verses and compare it with where the candidates stand on specific issues:  1 Corinthians 6:9, 10;  Leviticus 18:22; Isaiah 49:1, 5; Jeremiah 1:5; Exodus 20:13; Numbers 35:30; Genesis 1:27;

Today I had a God-orchestrated confrontation...with a Christian leader in the Bahamian community, a man I have come to respect and admire because his acts of service speak louder than words.  However, today, his T-shirt was speaking louder than anything.  My family had been discussing how important the upcoming election is, and why we have the obligation to vote for a candidate who stands for the same values that we do.  Moments later, we came in contact with this man who was a long-time friend of my parents...he wore a shirt advertising a certain U.S. political candidate, whose campaign goes in stark contrast to Christian values.

After a long talk, I came to the decision that it is important for me to say something with regards to what kind of convictions we should have about who to vote for.  One candidate may be exciting, good-looking, and charismatic, but we must carefully analyze his platform.  What does he say he will do if he takes office in regards to abortion and gay marriage?  If you don't think you need to be concerned about these things...please look at the verses above.  God is concerned about them.

This Christian leader who we spoke with today proposed a story about taking a airplane flight with a pilot who as a Spirit-filled Christian knows nothing about flying or with a pilot with years of experience who, though extremely qualified, is a sinful scoundrel.  Who would you pick?  My thoughts...pick someone qualified for the job, but if we are to compare flying a plane with piloting the future of a country, moral standards and experience are the qualifications for flying!  If his values are corrupt, he's just not fit to lead the nation.  If he agrees with sin, he will steer the government of the country the same way.  Proverbs 14:34 says, "Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people." (KJV)

Please continue to pray for God's will and the salvation of both candidates.  Also, vote according to Christian convictions...choose a candidate whose platform best aligns itself with godly principles (We know neither candidate is perfect, but no one is).  It's your duty as a citizen of the U.S. and of God's Kingdom.

 Voting is a privilege that not every nation offers.  It's a gift that any responsible individual cannot take for granted.  If you are a citizen of country that grants you this freedom, I strongly encourage you to exercise this right!

If you are a citizen of the United States of America, do your duty this November and go to the polls (or send in an absentee ballot if you live outside the U.S. like me) and vote according to your convictions.  I implore my fellow Americans to know the issues and to use good judgment when choosing the next leader of our country.  My sister Dr. Jess reminded me this week that one of our heroes, Dr. King, dreamed of a nation where people "...will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character."  I do too.

President Bush is another one of my heroes!

Yesterday was an exciting day for me!  I went to see a midnight showing of Prince Caspian, and when I came back to the room, I discovered that "Timmy and those" had forced a game 7 with the New Orleans Hornets.  I also just had a cup of coffee so I really can barely keep still to type this up.  Oh the joy!  God is so great!  I have also gotten over the stuffy congestion that I've had for the last two weeks!  Yea!

How did I feel about the new Narnia film?  Well, being a Narnian myself (!), I was a bit disappointed with the straying away from the original story.  Some of these deviations I considered understandable, especially since Caspian may be the slowest of the seven books.  I mean, filmmakers have to move it along at a quicker pace for viewers.  However, I also found several changes to be inexcusable.  Particularly, the High King Peter’s un-kingly like conduct in the railway station and in his confrontations with Caspian.  Peter wasn’t quarrelsome or easily provoked into physical violence like the new movie portrayed.  Obviously, they wanted to play up William Moseley and Anna Popplewell‘s roles since we won’t be seeing them in a while, and made them a little more conformed to the character of typical young people today.  My other main bicker with the film was Susan’s flirtation with Caspian—did it have to end with a kiss!  How un-kosher!  It totally doesn’t become either one of these royals to be behaving in such undignified fashion…especially since Caspian later goes on to marry, and Susan has her own problems.  They never meet again.  Gross!  What would Rilian think?  And strangely enough, Aslan never scolded the children for any of this behaviour.

Anyway, I'm still very hopeful for Dawn Treader, which has so much going on, I don't think there's much need for creating wandering fillers.

The NBA Playoffs are here, and I'm reliving my favourite NBA memories --thanks to YouTube!

At the top of my list are the Nike Fun Police --when I thought KG and yellow trenchcoats were cool!  If anyone finds the "Whistle Happy Ref" or the "Ball Hog" email me!

Also check out highlights from TNT's "Inside the NBA" with Sir Charles, Kenny, and EJ!