Novak: Wilson did not forcefully object to naming of CIA wife in column.
After five million, two hundred, and seventy three thousand, and twenty five hundred, and seven stories on this so called scandal……can we finally, now, admit….it was a NON-event???
Jenny Hatch
Author Jenny Marie Hatch
Victor David Hanson: Doomsday Debunked
The Middle East is not falling down.
Jenny Hatch
Pajamas version, with great comments.
Healthy Families Make A Healthy World!
Christopher Hitchens at Vanity Fair: A Death in the Family
When you have a few minutes go read this account by Hitchens. It brought me to tears.
A Death in the Family.
Jenny Hatch
PS In my school girl enthusiasm, I used to think that every patriot who fought in the Revolutionary War was as convicted and gung ho as George Washington. I even believed that every soldier who died was happy to go, knowing that he had fought for the most important cause humanity had ever engaged in.
When as an adult I began to read Biographies of Washington which painted a much more clear picture of reality, I was absolutely gobsmacked at the level of corruption, betrayal (Sure we all heard of Benedict Arnold), infighting, petty squabbles, and reversals that defined the Revolutionary War of America.
Yet aren’t we glad they persevered?
I believe our Iraqi friends, when looking back two hundred years from now will have a similar sense of purpose and vision, understanding that the cause of Freedom is ALWAYS worth the fight, and yes, the deaths that accompany the fight.
Healthy Families Make A Healthy World!
Boulder High School Pledge of Allegiance Rally After Action Report
On thursday morning a group of seven Patriots gathered in front of the Boulder High School to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. (Dale Lanham of Colorado Gathering of Eagles took this picture)
A few days before, a small group of students had stormed out of class to recite an alternative Pledge that had Marxist overtones.
This thread at Free Republic contains all of the links that I could find on the web describing the controversy, and stories were published all over the media about the students new pledge.
This video covers the whole rally. I took video of our group saying the Pledge and then interviewed everyone who attended to learn why they carved out a few minutes from their day to attend the rally. At the end of the video is a clip from the Denver Fox Television stations interview of Gerald Mangus who organized the rally.
Finally a nice testimony about the Pledge of Allegiance from
Red Skelton: The Pledge of Allegiance
Jenny Hatch
After Action Report Thread at Free Republic: Go here
Original Post at Free Republic announcing this rally: Go here
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Live Blogging General Conference: Session One
Jesus Christ Savior of the World: Background information about the church
I took my camera out on thursday morning and snapped some pictures of fall leaves and roses. I think the roses look better late in the season than in early spring. The colors were so vibrant and beautiful.
General Conference Links for Free and Live Downloads
Session One
Conducting: President Hinckley (Leaders of the Church – Biographies)
Hymns: Press Forward Saints
Faith of our Fathers
Opening Prayer: Gene R. Cook
President Hinckley: Sustaining of the First Presidency, (Henry B. Eyring is the new member of the first presidency, taking President Fausts Place) and Quorum of the 12 Apostles.
Henry B. Eyring
Paul and I could not figure out why the audience erupted in laughter, but we found out by reading the Salt Lake Tribune this morning.
QUOTE:
“As Hinckley sat down, he tapped Eyring on the head with his cane, as if to knight him, and the audience erupted in laughter.”
Click on this link to see a quick photo montage from the conference, courtesy of the SLTrib
Quinten L. Cook is the new member of the 12 Apostles. (President Faust recently Died)
Mo Tab: Come Unto Him
Speaker One: Boyd K. Packer
He is outlining the principles regarding the organization of the church.
We have an endless supply of leaders, teachers, and people to do the work of the kingdom. No one considers themselves of more value than another.
Whosoever will be chief among you let him be your servant. Jesus Christ.
The Living Christ
Speaker Two: Richard Edgley
He is discussing the strength of a ward. They are willing to bear one anothers burdens that they may be light….Mosiah 18: 8-10
Speaker Three
Mary N. Cook: Young Womens Theme
How can you share your prayers, testimony, scriptures, and education with you Family?
Speaker Four
Elder Enrique R. Falabella
Testimony of his membership.
HYMN: Now Let us Rejoice
Speaker Five: Spencer J Condie
Promises to those who choose to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Great Blessings forever and ever.
Just as God remembered Rachel, God will remember you. I so testify…
Speaker six: Dieter F. Uchtdorf
During the darkness of World War II and as German Refugees the winter of 1944, his family was introduced to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
I testify to you that the Gospel of Jesus Christ has the power to lift you to great heights from unbearable burden and weakness.
My grace is sufficient….Jesus Christ.
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir: Where can I turn for Peace
Speaker seven: Thomas S. Monson
The Glorious gospel message of hope and love.
To understand the meaning of death, we must know the purpose of life.
John 14: 2-3
2) In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
3) And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.”
President Monson shared the story of a friend of his, who enlisted in the Navy when he was fifteen. His mother was a proud blue star mother, and then when he died four years later, she became a Gold Star Mother. He explained that she needed comfort to understand that her son would live again. She found that comfort in the comforting doctrines of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
This was an awesome story! Read the whole thing later this week on the Conference Web Page: Go Here.
Jesus Christ Teacher and Savior (Click on the image to get The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Web Site)
Closing Hymn: I believe in Christ
Closing Prayer: I did not catch this Elders name, but he offered a beautiful benediction.
New LDS Apostle Quentin L. Cook and Henry B. Eyring answer questions at a press conference. Click on the photo to get to a video of this conference that took place in between the first and second sessions on October 6th, 2007.
Statistical Information from the churchs newsroom: Go Here.
Jenny Hatch
This video contains two of my favorite hymns about the Savior. Come Thou Fount and I Heard Him Come. Christian Music is my all time favorite!
Jen
I’m not going to live blog any more of the sessions, it is too distracting from the talks, and I want to just relax and enjoy them. Please go to the churchs web site if you would like to watch them on the site in a week or so when they are streamed.
