If a Doctor Recommends It . . .

I'm always amazed at how many people will defend their right to choose to eat in disobedience to the Instructions of our Creator, until a doctor tells them to quit eating bacon, or they have an allergy to shell fish.  Pigs do not sweat and they are highly toxic, they were created the way they were for a reason, but the reason is not for human consumption consumption.  Shellfish and scaleless fish are the bottom feeders.  Shrimp are the cock roaches of the sea.  Do you know what the "vein" really is in the shrimp?

http://www.draxe.com/the-bible-diet-and-scary-news-on-the-meat-you-eat/

The Average Person

Recent studies show, the average person believes themselves to be above average!

As a matter of fact, this pollster has yet to meet anyone who describes themselves as "average" or below . . .

The Data Base

I'm sure this is general knowledge, but take it as a friendly reminder of just how much information we make available through our internet activity, and in many cases, internet is the only way to make the transaction or complete the project.

I was registering a recently formed business with the office of the Secretary of State.  My state operates, primarily through online venue, for this particular endeavor.  So, of course, that means, a credit card, debit card, or routing number of my bank.  I'm still deluding myself that a credit card number keeps my bank account private.  (Insert LOL here.)

The registration was done on a Tuesday afternoon.  By Friday of that same week, a new credit card and payment acceptance product was offered in the name of the new business.  Keep in mind, if I'd made a bank deposit in the form of a check, it could have been three to five days before it was posted to my account, yet I digress.

The fact that a certification with my state government, was information immediately known to commerce and business entities is clear indication all those "privacy laws" are not actually for the benefit of the citizen's privacy.

Redefinition

Although the defniition of tolerance doesn't appear to have changed in the dictionary, the practical application of the word, certainly has.  Tolerance, is one of those terms that's being redefined by usage.  Tolerance is now defined in "sensitivity training" which is basically in a nutshell, "everybody tiptoe around the political cry baby," and anyone who expresses a view opposed to the political crybaby will not be tolerated.

In reading part of the Health Care Bill, and just like Congress, I haven't read it all, but I found the term "eligible" used.  It wasn't used in my general understanding of the term.  When I looked on WordWeb, it mentioned, "qualified, or worthy of being chosen."  In the Health Care Bill, every place I read the word, eligible, it seemed more of a euphemism for "targeted."

And literally, doesn't have to indicate something is true.
http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2013/08/literally_definition_dictionary_wrong_english_languageyour_head_explode.html

Successful People Set Goals

Those who do not set goals, do not go far in life.  Free time, leisure time, party time, or even retirement are not goals.  Successful people, do not aim for free time, and those who are truly successful in a career, either don't retire, or start their own endeavors after retirement.  Successful people don't use fear of failure as a reason to not set goals.  Most successful people do have a few failures under their belt, but they don't give up, and they continue to set goals and aim for accomplishment.

Interesting Blood Information

Recent studies show, the Jehovah's Witnesses may know something the rest of us should.  Some people, myself included, do not believe in transfusions, for religious reasons.  The Bible says "life is in the blood" and my life is not my own, therefore, neither is my blood.  Although the link below does not speak against transfusions, there is interesting data that indicates transfusions are over used and do not always speed the recovery.  There is much data to indicate receiving a transfusion is actually a health risk.

http://www.calgaryherald.com/health/much+blood+Researchers+fear+gift+life+sometimes+endanger/8652224/story.html

Entertainment Shapes Society

In watching the changes in our society, I have to say, I believe entertainment has made a greater impact on our society than we realize.  Entertainment is so powerful, it has even influenced our politics and our religion.

From the days of  "Father Knows Best" to Marcus Welby, MD, to ER, to . . . that was the end of my television days, but it's easy to see insurance has replaced faith and medicine has replaced healing, even amongst most believers.  Just in case someone might consider actually trusting our Creator with the health of their family, there are potential legal consequences.

Go back and check the 2008 campaign.  Oprah Winfrey determined whether this nation would have it's first woman president or first black president.  She was a powerful voice from afternoon television.

We also have to take a look at what our society becomes as our children are growing up, subliminally taking in their parent's entertainment.  The television was cast out of our family living room in 1990.  I've been in ministry for nearly 20 years, been television free for almost 15, but my 30 something daughter will still bring up what she remembers from television even without cable, before it left the living room.

Just one more reminder, that the influence on the next generation through the formative years is indelible.