Monthly Archives: May 2013

Only One Leg to Stand On

Posted on May 31, 2013 by hansston

It is good to see President Obama getting back into doing what he does best: giving stuff away in exchange for electoral support. This article describes the new drive to lower interest rates of student loans held by the government. … Continue reading →

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God Laughs at His Enemies

Posted on May 29, 2013 by hansston

I started a new morning routine now that school is over. I decided to work my way through Psalms using Spurgeon’s “Treasury of David”. Here is part of the second Psalm: Ps 2:1-6 Why do the nations rage, And the … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Post

Posted on May 27, 2013 by hansston

We showed “Taking Chance” last night in church. We had a tough transition following the movie to celebrating birthdays with some great deserts. It was a tough transition because of the emotional impact of the film. I think there is … Continue reading →

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Worse than Imagined

Posted on May 17, 2013 by hansston

Former acting IRS Commissioner Steve Miller testified before the House Ways and Means Committee today. Powerline shared this video. The first example shared talks of a woman who tried to get her local tea party organization recognized by the IRS. … Continue reading →

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Benghazi: The Spiritual Stakes

Posted on May 16, 2013 by hansston

I was in a classroom before the triple advent of reality became known to the greater public. I speak of Benghazi, the IRS and the tapping of news reporters phones. The class was an integrated class with an equal number … Continue reading →

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A Brave Angelina Jolie

Posted on May 14, 2013 by hansston

Angelina Jolie wrote a piece in the New York Times talking about her decision and the actual operation concerning her double mastectomy. Bravely done! Here is a quote: But I am writing about it now because I hope that other … Continue reading →

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Just a Phrase used in a Letter

Posted on May 14, 2013 by hansston

Nice video from Prager University on the history of the infamous phrase: “Separation of church and state”. We have freedom that was understood to be undergirded by Christian morality. Remove the Christian morality from our nation and you will lose … Continue reading →

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September 11 Beheadings Connected to the Tsarnaevs?

Posted on May 13, 2013 by hansston

I read this article by Pamela Geller and could hardly believe this was the first I heard of this. Here are a couple quotes: “I have been posting on the unsolved triple murder of three young Jewish men (two devout) … Continue reading →

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Tebow Blackball?

Posted on May 11, 2013 by hansston

This was news to me. Here is a great article about it. One quote: The truth is that it is the best part of Tim Tebow that they can’t accept – his character. They hide behind the release and the … Continue reading →

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My Man Skylar

Posted on May 9, 2013 by hansston

Every once in a while life gives you little pictures that are worth their weight in gold. Joan and I have become acquainted with a young man named Skylar through our substitute teaching. He is a special ed student, who … Continue reading →

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