Imagine my surprise and delight to come in from work and find that I am one of this week's guest editor's picks!!! Blow me over with a feather!
Robin from Random Threads is this week's guest editor, and she chose me as one of her newer reads she's been enjoying. To me, that says a lot. Says she felt welcome and at ease here. I hope you all feel the same! ;o)
My sister gave me one of those calendars that give you a thought for the day and a verse. The one for Monday said "There are two freedoms --- the false, where a man is free to do what he likes; and the true, where a man is free to do what he ought." (Kingsley)
The false: A very self centered freedom. Me. My way. What I want, need right now. The consequences be damned. No true right or wrong. A whole wide range of grey area. Free to cause pain and wreck havoc. Leading up to a wide path of destruction behind and a very rude awakening in the end. A heavy load of extra burdens to drag along as a result. Ending in regret, disappointment.
The true: Freedom based in caring and morality. Kind. Compassionate. Brave. What's best for me and everyone involved. Doesn't go against my conscience, heritage, the law or the Bible. Pretty much black and white. Leaving behind everything a little better than it was before, looking forward to a prize. Fond memories and feeling of accomplishment to carry with you. Your worth recognized by those who know you. A satisfied mind. A content soul.
Maybe it's just me....but seems that the false kind is what is prevalent here in America today. It's the driving force behind so many hot button political issues. It's wrapped up in high divorce rates, fraud, greed, pornography, and many other ills. A cheap imitation of real freedom.
So, I've thought about it and now I leave you to think about it.
In other news, Paul has done it again!! Posted the links for CarnivAOL, that is. I submitted the previous entry. And there are a number of others of all various shapes and sizes. Exercise your freedom to browse and read this week.
And somehow, Paul and I got to discussing laundry via e-mail. How hard it can be to keep up with it and all of that. And that got me wondering:
Where do you go to get clean clothes to put on, most often?
Leave an answer in the comments or email me (bhbner2him@aol.com) one and I'll post the results.
As I wonder around J-land and meet folks from all around the world it is apparent that we just live a little differently than the rest of ya'll. When I go to work in Beaumont, TX...it is apparent that even all fellow Texans don't do things like we do at home. Why even in town (10 miles south of us) they don't do everything like we do here in our little community of Caneyhead. It makes for some hilarious conversations.
In the interest of understanding, I have compiled an original list of things that we ourselves have done or regularly do in our life here in Caneyhead. Enjoy. Hopefully chuckle. And see if you could live in Caneyhead.
you could live in Caneyhead.
and you still get out shortening and flour...
Both Nat and Penny are asking us to write about what we are thankful for this month. Gracious! The list would be too long. All the people God has blessed me to know in my life. My salvation. My reasonable health. The man I've shared my life with for nearly 23 years. Two smart, healthy, loving, beautiful children. Extended family....the ones that love me and even the ones that merely tolerate me. The beauty in this world. The nation in which I reside and those that defend it.
And there was a rambling entry about the value of journals, and responding to Paula asking about Pig Stand restaurants. Shame to say the one on Calder has had to close. Seems some taxes weren't paid. May be goodbye to an era.
Barbara 
Emma.
The upcoming elections and recent headline news has stirred up all the old, familiar questions once again about life issues such as stem cell research, abortion, euthanasia & bio ethics. So when does life begin? How long does it hold it's value? What is the science behind the issues? Is the mainstream media and info accurate and fair?
Does your heart cry to stand for Jesus, but your mind spin on how to accomplish that? What would Jesus do? Or are you a non-Christian trying to understand what all the hullabaloo is about?
Carolyn of No Apologies - Biblical perspectives on world events has created a journal to try to mainstream all pertinent information on matters such as these from a Pro Life Christian point of view in one concise location. Whether you are merely curious or confused, A Matter of Life, contains information and links to help you.
And whatever else you do, please pray about your decisions on candidates before you vote.
Now, many of you may gather, if you have read me for very long, that I am of a Protestant denomination. So, I readily admit there is much I do not know or understand of Catholicism. But, what I read and saw at Kellen's journal I do know: a belief in the body and blood of Christ to cleanse us from all sin and a calling to prayer as His disciple.
This dear fellow has a wonderful idea of praying for our country, world leaders, world peace and each other. He has a plan set up in such a way that he can accomodate Catholics in the Eucharist and others in their own daily time of devotion and prayer.
Please go over and check this out at Faith in Roman Catholicism! It is a wonderful opportunity on many levels: support a young Christian in service to their Lord, encourage a fellow journaler, be involved in a wonderful prayer initiative, and perhaps learn more about your own or another religion.
Graphic from christiansunite.com
It can buy you a House, 
