A Promotion?

Promotion: the act or fact of being raised in position or rank: preferment
OR the act of furthering the growth or development of something; especially the furtherance of the acceptance and sale of merchandise through advertising, publicity, or discounting.
So, if you're NOT being paid to do something is it a promotion when you are put forward--shown preferment?  I guess it doesn't matter but I'm curious as to what you all think about this.
Whether it's a promotion or not, I am VERY excited about what fell into my lap yesterday.  You see, the John Birch Society field coordinator had asked me to call him when I had some time to "Chat."  I thought it was concerning the meetings that I'm scheduling for him here and in Bismarck.  Although it was about this as well, there was a big "Bonus" for me in the conversation as well.
In case you haven't noticed yet, I LOVE to write.  By the way, we ARE still working on our New Year's letter.  Anyway, Mr. Stevens called to ask if I would be the editor for the John Birch Society during the legislative session! 
He said that he is in the process of choosing 6 to 12 legislative watchdogs who will need to be at the capitol when bills that concern freedom are being discussed.  They will then email me the information and I will write impassioned emails to folks to let them know how to inform their Senators and Representatives what they expect them to do about the legislation. 
  I warned Mr. Stevens that I am NOT politically correct and that I will NOT hold back when I am strongly concerned about our eroding freedoms.  He must have been smiling as he warmly said, "That's what we want!"  So was that a promotion or a con job?  ;)

I'm thrilled because I want to do SOMETHING to help the cause of liberty.  However, I see clients every day (except on the Sabbath) and I know that my main purpose in being here (other than being a wife and mother) is to offer BodyTalk sessions to the public.  Now, writing emails is something that I can quickly do in between clients, schooling, or chores.
"But you're a good writer yourself," I protested yesterday to Mr. Stevens.
"I do ok," he admitted, "but it is drudgery to me and you actually LIKE to do it," so I relented.
Now, there's no pay for this service; no gold watch at the end; probably not even any "You did a great job," so IS it a promotion?
John 13:16  Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him.
JOYFULLY I SERVE MY LORD TODAY IN ALL THINGS THAT HE LAYS BEFORE ME!  AMEN?
Tonight we need your prayers as we go to our redistricting meeting and see what the Lord would have us do for Him there. 
For the King I humbly submit my life to go where ever He sends me.  I pray that all who read this will do likewise.  Isn't the concept of "Promotion" worldly anyway?
Dawn

Unforgettable weekend

Some unforgettable young men;

 and unforgettable young ladies;

 Some unforgettable dads;

 and unforgettable moms

 and totally unforgettable children EVERYWHERE; 

 all met at Crystal Springs Baptist Camp last weekend and we were there too!

 Mr. Kevin Swanson was the speaker and he, too, was unforgettable.  How he encouraged us parents to keep our nose to the grindstone of parenting with ETERNAL results always in our minds.



This is a view of the lake.

 This is where we stayed.

 There was outside fun,

 and in-door fellowship,

 and lots of wonderful places to explore. 

The campground has changed a LOT in the 20 years since we camped there last but it is still a hallowed spot where God is felt in the stillness and the quiet beauty of the countryside.  I loved my time there with my family--it was just PERFECT!

I wonder if we'll ever go again?  ;)

No matter how small

Yesterday was a GREAT day!  I loved going out to chores and helping Robert to feed the newly weaned calves.  It wasn't too cool to find that the dogs had spooked the calves in the night and the fence was knocked down and some had escaped.  Still, it was such a beautiful morning and I was very excited about what lay ahead.

After showers, we had a quick church service and headed for Steele.  We met Chris Stevens there and our trip to Bismarck was filled with political talk.  It was great to prime the pump in that way as we jumped into politics quickly over pizza--which I avoided alltogehter.  YEA ME!!!

Jeff Greenspan, who had given the delegate training in Fargo that Andrew and I attended last year, was giving his same great presentation to folks who are commited Ron Paul delagates.  It was an awesome experience and all three of us are pursuing becoming Ron Paul delegates but also Paul Sorem delegates.  Paul, a home school dad, is  running for Governor and Cora said, "He even looks like a Governor!"

In the whole big political process, one can begin to feel pretty small and unimportant.  Listening to Jeff, though, changed my thinking on that.  "Politics is a numbers game," he kept repeating and I started getting excited about being a part of the majority who truly do love our country and want to see it thrive for generations to come.

While visiting during break, someone said that we really ARE important.  That was when I recalled this awesome story, HORTON HEARS A WHO.  I hope that you'll listen to this cool little video and start your "Save our country" juices flowing. 

All 3 of us, Cora, Andrew, and myself, are needing people to step forward and vote for us so that we can become delegates so that we can vote for Ron Paul in the Republican convention coming up at the end of March. 

If you are a member of the Republican party; are willing to drive with us to Linton for the meeting; and are willing to vote for us so that we can become delegates, PLEASE send me an email at: linkstohealing@gmail.com. 

Why does it matter that you add your voice to all of the rest who are saying, "Down with ObamaCare type politics?"  Watch this cartoon and you'll see why.  If you absolutely aren't willing to give your country that much time, then I'll summarize Horton's thoughts for you here.

A PERSON'S A PERSON NO MATTER HOW SMALL!  YOU MATTER, FOLKS!!!

Yours for freedom,

Dawn

The reason why

Happy Sabbath everyone!

If you've been reading here for long, you know that I have decided to do all that I can to get Ron Paul elected as our next President of these United States.  Today in fact, Cora, Andrew, and I are going to the delegate training which is being sponsored by the North Dakota Ron Paul campaign headquarters.  By the way, it's being held in a church because there are too many folks attending to fit into the campaign headquarters office.  We think that it's so awesome that the meeting was switched from the office to the church--PRAISE THE LORD!

Recently I found this statement of faith on the, "Ron Paul for President" site.  I urge you to take a few moments to read this statement and decide for yourself if this man isn't a much better choice for President of the United States than the one that we currently have. 

  Is Ron Paul perfect?  NO--but neither is anyone else.  Is he a man of God?  I believe that you will see that he is by reading through his words here.  I urge you to do so and then become involved in the race for a true man of God.  "I have fought the fight, I have run the race.........."  At the very least, my prayer is that you will begin to pray for this man daily as he has shown his devotion to our country with his 100% voting in line with the Constitution over decades. 

  Be blessed,

  Dawn

Statement of Faith

“I have accepted Jesus Christ as my personal Savior, and I endeavor every day to follow Him in all I do and in every position I advocate.”
-Ron Paul
My faith is a deeply private issue to me, and I don’t speak on it in great detail during my speeches because I want to avoid any appearance of exploiting it for political gain. Let me be very clear here: I have accepted Jesus Christ as my personal Savior, and I endeavor every day to follow Him in all I do and in every position I advocate.
It is God Who gave us life. As He is free, so are those He created in His image. Our rights to life and liberty are inalienable.
I’m running for President of the United States because I believe that our traditions and way of life are under attack from an out-of-control federal government and reckless politicians who show no regard for what our Founders entrusted to our protection.
America became the greatest nation in human history because a dedicated band of Patriots believed their God-given rights were worth fighting for, even if it meant challenging the world’s most powerful nation in what many deemed a “hopeless” cause.
Being free meant so much to our forefathers that they put everything on the line – and thousands sacrificed their lives – to give the promise of liberty to not only their children and grandchildren, but to generations they knew they would never even meet.
Their courage and determination guaranteed they would defy the odds and achieve victory.
In this critical election, you and I must decide if the principles of limited government and personal freedom are worth fighting for once again.
Since I’m asking for your vote and your trust to lead this nation, let me tell you a little bit about my background and beliefs.
My parents raised my four brothers and me on a dairy near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where they set clear examples for each of us about faith, honest living, and individual responsibility. Their Christian values helped inspire two of my brothers to eventually enter the ministry, and provided me with the foundation I needed to practice medicine and one day become a U.S. Representative.
In addition to my time in Congress, I am proud to have delivered over 4,000 babies as a country doctor in Texas. As I trained to practice medicine, I became convinced without a doubt that life begins at the moment of conception. I never performed an abortion, and I never once found an abortion necessary to save the life of the mother. In fact, I successfully helped women struggling with their pregnancies to seek other options, including adoption.
I am running to Restore America Now, and by that I mean that it’s time to protect and promote the basic God-given rights inherent in the promise of America.
We must pass on our heritage of liberty to the next generation – not tens of trillions of dollars in debt and liabilities.
We must stand for life – not allow millions of innocent children to continue to be slaughtered with the government’s approval.
We must follow the Biblical mandate of using honest weights and measures – not printing money out of thin air in almost complete secrecy and then handing it over to oppressive dictators.
We must only send our men and women to fight for our country when the mission is clear, every necessary tool needed to win is provided, and we respect the Constitution by declaring war.
Once war is declared, it must be waged according to Just War principles. We should only fight when it’s in our national security interest, and we should no longer do the corrupt United Nation’s bidding by policing the world.
In Congress, I never vote for any piece of legislation that violates the Constitution’s strict limits on government power. I also do not participate in the congressional pension system.
As President, I give you my word that I will only exercise my authority within the confines of the Constitution, and I will work every day to rein in a runaway federal government by binding it with the chains of that document.
For my stands and beliefs, I am told that my efforts are “hopeless.” Like those who were proud to stand up for what they knew was right to create our nation, however, I firmly believe that now is a better time than ever before to reclaim our liberties. No situation is hopeless for those who receive their strength from their faith, family, and freedom.

And like those Patriots, I have no doubt that liberty will prevail.
I invite you to join me and millions of other Americans in taking our stand to honor our forefathers’ sacrifices and Restore America Now.
For Liberty,

Ron Paul

Just like yesterday

I need to get to work on my New Year's letter, but I so love poetry.  When I saw this one, I saw how much it ties in with what I wrote about yesterday.  No matter what we do, it is only by surrdenering our lives to God that we will ever win the war against the sins that keep us prisoners.

 

To the ultimate freedom--salvation.

 

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

  Christian New Year’s Resolutions
How can I use the New Year
To better serve my Lord?
I’ll read my Bible every day,
And be more in accord.
I’ll find new ways to serve others;
I’ll love my neighbor, too.
I’ll focus on "give" instead of "get"
In everything I do.
I’ll forgive the people I’m mad at;
Angry feelings I’ll discard;
I’ll try to love my enemies,
Even though it’s hard.
In the new year, I’ll lift people up,
Instead of putting them down.
I’ll fill my heart with love and joy,
And never wear a frown.
I’ll let go of my worries;
I’ll put it all in His hands;
I’ll repent and try to sin less,
And obey all His commands.
These new year’s resolutions
Are difficult, at best,
But there’s something I can do each day
That will put my soul at rest:
I’ll love my Lord with all my heart,
With all my mind and soul,
And if I do that essential thing,
All the rest will be in control.
By Joanna Fuchs

Happy New Year EVERYONE

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL! 
I realize that not everyone wants to see everyone happy, which is so incomprehensible to me, but to those people I wish a happy new year too.  In so doing, this ought to make them happy, as they like to be miserable, so my wishing them happiness will make them miserable which will make them happy.  How do you like that warped thinking?  Still, I have become aware that some of you out there truly do think this way.
We just finished watching the 8 hour version of Nicholas Nichelby which the Royal Shakespearean Theatre produced.  It is ABSOLUTELY the most incredible acting that I have ever seen!!  The uncle demonstrated this principle quite clearly--the more people that he could make miserable, the happier that he was.
 I am certain that I must know some people like this and, truly, I pity them.  How wretched these are who desire the demise of others--particularly when it is their own flesh and blood.  How soon they will reap what they have sown, no one can tell, but they DO reap sooner or later, as we all must.
This may be gloom and doom but I say, if the shoe fits, then I am writing for your benefit with the hopes that you will repent.  Turn to God while there is yet time; confess your sins before Him; ask His forgiveness for them all; and enter into the family of the living children of God.

If you lack inspiration to do so, I am including the following video for your consideration.  For the rest of  you who already know the truth inside this video, REJOICE!  Those who have walked in darkness have seen a great light.
 I pray that this will move you to let God live within you every single moment.  LIFE IS THE GREATEST GIFT OF ALL--WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH YOURS?  WHAT ARE THE FRUITS THAT YOU ARE GROWING IN THE ORCHARD OF YOUR LIFE?  WHEN WILL YOU FIND TRUE PEACE AND JOY BY SERVING GOD THROUGH SERVING YOUR FELLOW MAN?  WHEN WILL YOU GIVE UP AND LET GOD TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE?

Peace,

Dawn

Wussification

Hi everyone,
  How many of you have heard of Brad Stein?  Cora gave the boys Brad's DVD for their birthdays called, "Wussification."  If you have ever heard this DVD, you will know that Mr. Stein does NOT hold back with his opinions.  In my opinion, this makes him a real live hero in this day of "Political correctness."

It was great to hear feminism very firmly vilified and Christian manhood elevated to it's rightful place--at the head of the family.  Since that time, I've been listening to Brad's clips on You Tube and found this one tonight.

I'm currently working on getting a John Birch Society meeting set up in Bismarck for next week so these kinds of thoughts are very inspiring to me.  It is my prayer that you will listen to Mr. Stein and let his words seep into your heart.  Then go to JBS.org and learn about an organization that truly IS doing something to preserve our precious freedoms.

Oh for courage like this!

Dawn