Why So Surprised?

Recently I read about someone who dumped off 4 kittens in a box. Fortunately they were found and placed in a shelter. Now this is simply wrong on many levels. Cruel and inhumane no question.Should the person be found if possible and punished , yes.

But while all the outrage is happening , a child has died in some poor country or a baby is being murdered in a willing woman's womb. I'm all for animal rights and the protection of animals but I wish the same crowd who get so upset over animals, would show the same anger and call for justice for humans.

We discard humans at a far worse rate than animals. The toll of death world wide of preventable disease or starvation , can be slowed if people would open up their wallets and sponsor a child. No only that , how many in North America with the economic downturn have suffered greatly . What of the many family's who cannot afford decent living conditions and feed their families , do we care .

What about the 100000 murdered babies in Canada or the million souls snuffed out in the US annually . Who will cry out for them . When we see a cat or dog poorly treated, we fume at the indignity but do we cry out , no more when a child is ripped limb from limb in the womb for what is in the vast majority of cases for convenience nothing more .

All I'm saying is I have found it weird so many who are all for animal rights etc.. seem to be conveniently silent about the indignity shown to humans. Animals were created by God for our enjoyment , to have companionship and we are to show them mercy and treat them as creatures created by God.As we are as humans , above them since we are created in His image and given stewardship over the earth and therefore we bare the responsibility to care for them.

But that care , if it doesn't start with your fellow human beings , then why so surprised when we see animal cruelty . Truly we live in a fallen and sinful world that has an impact on the whole of creation. But thankfully one day is coming when Jesus Christ will come and make all things new. May we look forward to that great and glorious day

Bad TV but Good Times..

Have you ever had a memory rooted in your childhood and you begin to think your imagining it. Well for the longest time I would tell people about this show that aired only 1 season. It was about 2 astronauts that went back in time . It was a goofy comedy and was chessy but as a kid I loved it. It was called Its About Time.

Well I finally remembered the theme song and low and behold thanks to Google I found a clip on youtube.Yes it was bad , but so bad it was good . It was done by the same people who did Gilligan's Island so you get the picture . But it brought back many fond memories and even if kids today reared on violent video games and sex filled videos thanks to MTV , would think it was a joke , there was an innocent feel to that time.I don't think that was a bad thing , do you?

Countdown to Extinction...

I have always had a warped fascination with doomsday ideas. I still recall the first book of the Bible I ever read was Revelation in the New Testament.So every time a movie comes out concerning the end , I'm there.

So with the new doomsday flick 2012 , I have read and watched with interest all the hype around the film. The trailer looks amazing , at least in terms of special effects. The movie is centered around the idea that on Dec. 21 ,2012 there will be some sort of catastrophic event and will have massive doomsday implications. Loosely based on some Mayan ancient prediction that indicates the end . Apparently their calender ends on that date. Plus there have been other so called prophecies that indicate some form of dire event around this time.

Now I don't put stock in this stuff at all but will watch the film with interest. But I do hold all of history will one day come to an end in judgment , when the King of Kings comes in glory . That day will be terrifying beyond measure and will make all these movies or other false predictions pale in comparison.

What I do find interesting is the movie studio putting out 2012 has movies slated and are in pre production right now for 2013. I guess they don't believe their own hype concerning the movie. As they say in show biz , the show must go on apocalypse or not ...

What is Up and Down ..

Just a quick note to say this blogging thing seems to be almost foreign to me. If you know me personally , you will know I'm never short of an opinion or have a lack of words to share. I can talk to anyone pretty much under the sun , so its weird I cannot blog with any consistency. Is it a matter of what I write about or is it just a plain fact that I lack discipline. I fear its the latter.

So what is the solution? I think it will take becoming more personal and chatting about things important to me. My family ,sports ,movies,music and my Lord. So my goal is to blog in some way everyday till the end of the year.

So off I go.....

One Last Trip ...

Its ironic that the last entry I mentioned that life seems to be a constant time of farewells. Well the other night our family pet, a wonderful cat Indiana Fred was hit by a car and we had to put him down.Its funny how a pet can become an extended part of your family.We had him for 11 years and he was an amazing cat. Kind and gentle in his demeanor and full of affection. He was quiet and extremely smart. He even liked to take baths once in a while.If your were sitting , he would come and nap at your feet or climb up on the chair or lap.Of all the cats I have known in my life time he was the best cat , bar none. God in His wisdom gives us pets to enjoy His creation I think and if there was a place for a cat in heaven , Indy would be there.We will miss him dearly.