OK-
Enough is enough!
I am so sick of the controversy over Christmas trees, nativity sets, stores telling me "Happy Holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas."
I just read another story about the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill) now refusing to display thier two Christmas trees at their library because quote "12 people have complained."
Those twelve people were mentioned to be employees and faculty of the university. So here is my response.... tell those people they do not get a Christmas vacation and paid days off!
See how quickly they change their tunes.
We wonder why our nation is in such moral decline? We cannot seem to figure out why we have 8 year old boys shooting thier fathers in the head, or why teen pregnancy is running rampant, or why our government leaders have never met an expense they didn't like! Because we have lost our ever-lovin' minds that's why! And now just the word "Christmas" drives people crazy.
It is after all a national holiday- so as far as I am concerned, all those people who are offended by the Christmas holiday or tradition, Christmas trees, the baby Jesus in a manger- they just need to go create their own holiday- although maybe it already exists on April 1st!
The most intolerant people in our country are those who are complaining the most that Christmas is not an "inclusive" holiday-
Maybe if we all stayed home and refused to spend our money at the stores who refused to put "Merry Christmas" all over the place, we would no doubt get their attention. What if we said "bah humbug" until they returned "Merry Christmas" to every aspect of thier sales and promotions? We would see just how "happy" thier holidays would be without the "Merry Christmas" people!
Enough is enough!!
Merry Christmas!!!
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Your 2009 Outlook
Every day we get bombarded with more and more bad news..the crashing economy, the growing deficit, loss of jobs, terrorism, health care crisis, global warming.....the list goes on and on.
But what I have been contemplating a lot lately is that I think people are now perhaps for the first time in a long time (if ever), re-thinking where thier hope and future lies.
Just in the last few weeks, we have seen unprecedented (at least in our lifetime) rapid declines in our stock portfolios, 401k's, real estate value, etc.
Just a few months ago most people I know had a sense of personal peace and comfort- perhaps a false sense of security about them.
How quickly that has changed. And I am not so sure this is so bad for us, our country, etc.
People have seen the value of what they worked their whole lives to attain disappear or significantly reduced in just a few short weeks.
I believe this is a great opportunity for people to stop, reflect, and even simplify their lives.
When much of what they have worked for has so quickly disappeared, one must take inventory of thier own values and priorities.
It is time for us to return to our roots-faith in God, love and care for family, friends, and loved ones, and taking the time to stop and enjoy the greatest true joy in life.
Remember the enemy of grattitude is forgetfulness.
Take time right now (and do this every day) to stop and dwell on 5 things you are thankful for- and don't forget the simple things we take for granted everyday (like our health, food, peace, etc.).
And don't forget to remain thankful and grateful- this is what I meant when I said the enemy of grattitude is forgetfulness- do not forget how good God has been, and continues to be to you, your family, and our nation.
Have a blessed day!
Ray Hilbert
But what I have been contemplating a lot lately is that I think people are now perhaps for the first time in a long time (if ever), re-thinking where thier hope and future lies.
Just in the last few weeks, we have seen unprecedented (at least in our lifetime) rapid declines in our stock portfolios, 401k's, real estate value, etc.
Just a few months ago most people I know had a sense of personal peace and comfort- perhaps a false sense of security about them.
How quickly that has changed. And I am not so sure this is so bad for us, our country, etc.
People have seen the value of what they worked their whole lives to attain disappear or significantly reduced in just a few short weeks.
I believe this is a great opportunity for people to stop, reflect, and even simplify their lives.
When much of what they have worked for has so quickly disappeared, one must take inventory of thier own values and priorities.
It is time for us to return to our roots-faith in God, love and care for family, friends, and loved ones, and taking the time to stop and enjoy the greatest true joy in life.
Remember the enemy of grattitude is forgetfulness.
Take time right now (and do this every day) to stop and dwell on 5 things you are thankful for- and don't forget the simple things we take for granted everyday (like our health, food, peace, etc.).
And don't forget to remain thankful and grateful- this is what I meant when I said the enemy of grattitude is forgetfulness- do not forget how good God has been, and continues to be to you, your family, and our nation.
Have a blessed day!
Ray Hilbert
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