North Korea for many today is a country that is not known very well. Even among many in the Humanitarian field, getting help to people in this distant country is difficult. We know so little about it, yet we know it is a dangerous country. How do we know this? For one, many politicians have said it. The next thing we must do is ask ourselves do we believe them? After all if they are a dangerous country, a missle heading towards Alaska is not a very long way to travel.

Romans tells us plainly God has not cast away Israel. This is speaking plainly of the nation of Israel, not spiritual Israel.

Romans 11:1 I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin.
2 a God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew.

Jeremiah 18:12 And they said, there is no hope: but we will walk after our own devices, and we will every one do the imagination of his evil heart.

At what time will a nation of people awaken to the truth? When will it be that people gain wisdom? For Israel of old, wisdom came after they were sent into captivity for their rebellion against the Lord. I ask you, when will America heed wisdom? When will we awaken?

One of America’s largest Christian broadcasters, Trinity Broadcasting Network has decided to drop one of its shows because it does not want to agitate Muslim Jihadist. Of course they say it is because they don’t want to offend Muslims in general and that because they are beginning to broadcast into Arab countries. Nevertheless the dye is cast and with a brand of political correctness of their own making they plan to bounce the long running show created by the late Zola Levitt. The last show is set to air on August 28, 2006. Zola Levitt’s ministry will be carried on by his son Mark on the internet according to the ministry’s newsletter.

Let's try something new shall we? I got this idea after spending a weekend with my wife's family. The Andersons are great group of folks who I enjoy spending time with, however, they are about as politically divided a family as I have ever seen. This is not just your standard "this is my view, this is your view lets have a drink and discuss it" type of family. Politics are a sport and are argued as vehemently as two teams fighting like the score is tied with 30 seconds to go in the championship game. Based on my wife's request, I try to stay out of the circle of engagement, but every now and then I am drawn into an argument. My party affiliation is no secret as I am a registered independent, but my viewpoints are anything but neutral. I am, as my brother-in-law has labeled me, "a right-wing-nut-job". I am devoutly conservative with my ideals and hence am a target for the "left-wing-kooks". More times than not, I am challenged to defend the actions of my party affiliations or my ideologies. This has grown tiresome, as my arguments are often dismissed by the those who do not like to hear what I have say or are interrupted prior to my conclusions, so I am going to make an offer of unusual stature.

We have seen our President resolute before. That is Bush standing firmly in one position and not moving one bit. It is this “Standing firm” that was brought to a lull when the President said there would be delay in the UAE homeland port deal. I have watched the commentators on both sides bringing up the solutions to the problem. In all this, I have found myself agreeing with some like Hillary Clinton who was “firmly against foreign ownership of our ports”. I can also see the relevance of not making a solid ally like the UAE mad. After all they are our friends, are they not?