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At the Foot of the Cross: A Story You Haven’t Heard
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| 6 Jan 04
| Chuck Colson
Posted on 01/06/2004 8:57:16 AM PST by Mr. Silverback
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To: ohioWfan; Mr. Silverback
Those of us who have been observing the actions of our President are not one bit surprised by his Christ-like behavior, but are always thankful that God has been merciful to this nation and given us this wonderful couple to lead us. I agree with your statement totally. I believe George W. was destined to be where he is at this critical time, to the benefit of us all. Our Lord works in exactly this way.
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posted on
01/06/2004 1:30:14 PM PST
by
toddst
To: r9etb
The true measure of a man is how he relates to childrenAnd animals.
For instance, compare Bush to Bill and Hillary. Where is SOCKS?
The Clinton's were not the kind of people that have or take care of pets.
The pets they had seemed to be ornaments to supplement their position. (as long as they had a staff that would care for the pets)
I have seen that animals can sense whom they can trust, and who is an a**hole.
Children can do the same, but can be fooled with 'words'.
It just amazes me how hateful a segment of our society is towards President Bush. I have asked these people, PLEASE NAME ONE THING HE DID WRONG.
Their answer, "I DON'T KNOW, I JUST HATE HIM."
I am not at all surprised to find GWB and WIFE doing this kind of thing. It is what we should expect of the American we choose to take the responsibility of the highest elected office, and a third of control of our government.
Sadly, we have accepted less, (much, much less) in the past.
President Bush did this act, partially as a response of the President, but mostly as a Christian. I assume he would have done it, President or not. That is the kind of man he is.
I would rather fall off a cliff, following President Bush's footsteps, than end up in a PLAYBOY pool following Meister Clinton.
I am not surprised the media did not report this.
Most of the media staff that have access to the White House were put in their place by Bush and treated as reporters (which is what they are). Those so treated were UPSET because they had special favoritism from past Presidents, inside news, scoops, etc. with which their employer would benefit.
Since they had that little perk taken away, they became totally hostile to the President.
They will never see that President Bush didn't 'take away' anything, but merely reacted to the truth of what these reporters had become.
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posted on
01/06/2004 2:08:13 PM PST
by
UCANSEE2
("Duty is ours, Results are God's" --John Quincy Adams)
To: Mr. Silverback
I just love this President!Today is Epiphany and/or Orthodox Christmas.
Merry Christmas to you !
43
posted on
01/06/2004 2:17:28 PM PST
by
happygrl
To: happygrl
btt
44
posted on
01/06/2004 2:25:21 PM PST
by
GailA
(Millington Rally for America after action http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/872519/posts)
To: Tax-chick
I know where your reply is coming from. I read the other post. Don't be too mad at the poster who jumped you. We are all kind of touchy. To forgive is divine, and I am sure you already did.
Yes.
President Bush flew onto the USS Abraham Lincoln to personally congratulate the crew for a MISSION ACCOMPLISHED. (my son was on the ABE LINCOLN).
President Bush quietly snuck into Iraq to have Christmas with the troops. To let them know he really cared about them. To surprise them. Because he did what real men do.
President Bush quietly appeared at this Christmas Celebration to let them know he cared.
Sorry, I am crying because it hurts so much.
Funny to feel joy and pain from the same news, isn't it?
I am so ashamed of many of my fellow Americans, and even myself, for not being as Christian as our President.
I am ashamed for the behavior of many of our past Presidents.
I feel empty compared to the fullness and light which President Bush must feel in his soul.
I wish you the very best of health and success and congratulations upon the impending birth of your child.
May your child live in a society where Christian love is seen as the ideal, instead of a reason for imprisonment and/or death.
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posted on
01/06/2004 2:28:06 PM PST
by
UCANSEE2
("Duty is ours, Results are God's" --John Quincy Adams)
To: UCANSEE2
You're very kind. I hope we'll all have the opportunity to live in a better country and a better world. It's encouraging that there are people like the Bushes (and like Chuck Colson, whom I deeply admire, even though I questioned his journalistic judgment in one situation :-), and your son serving our country!
Best wishes,
Xy
46
posted on
01/06/2004 2:53:15 PM PST
by
Tax-chick
(I reserve the right to disclaim all January 2004 posts after the BABY is born!)
To: Tax-chick
feel awful, all day every day (see my tag line!), so I had to go back and make sure I hadn't inadvertently said something uncharitable about President Bush! Same here, I went back mentally if not literally. I have certainly criticised some of the President's policies and decicions and probably will again. But I don't believe I have ever criticized his character, and for a very good reason, it's exemplary.
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posted on
01/06/2004 3:02:42 PM PST
by
epow
To: Mr. Silverback
This is a FNC story. Can somebody email it to them?
This would be a neat comentary for Cavuto.
To: Mr. Silverback
I wondered if this were the case when I heard the skeleton of the original story. Usually you don't go to a church for Angel Tree "events" - you go forth bearing gifts. The few I saw on the news were just for media consumption. Apparently, the First Lady and President were able to go about their charitable work without much fanfare. That's a good thing - especially since most in the media wouldn't understand their spirit of giving anyway.
To: epow
I think my family would lock me in the garage until I give birth, if they didn't need me to cook and clean :-). But in this case, I actually had made a specific and measured statement, which didn't say ANYTHING about President Bush ... that's why it was frustrating to have people responding as if I'd criticised the President.
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posted on
01/06/2004 3:45:31 PM PST
by
Tax-chick
(I reserve the right to disclaim all January 2004 posts after the BABY is born!)
To: UCANSEE2
***Sorry, I am crying because it hurts so much. ***
Some special prayers for the son of a loving father.
51
posted on
01/06/2004 5:15:20 PM PST
by
kitkat
(Purr, purr)
"Just before the president left, I introduced him to Al Lawrence, a member of our staff. I told the president that I had met Al more than twenty years ago in a prison. Jesus had got hold of Al's life, and he's been working for us ever since. Then I told the president that Al's son was now a freshman at Yale. At that point the president stopped, exclaimed, "We're both Yale parents," and threw his arms around Al Lawrence - an African-American ex-offender being embraced by the president of the United States in a church basement. The ground is indeed level at the foot of the cross." I don't love everything that President Bush has done, but I love that he's a real man. And a great man. But more importantly, a good man...
52
posted on
01/06/2004 5:41:18 PM PST
by
Lyford
To: Johnny Gage
The most powerful came to be with the least powerful to give us hope.Fantastic, Bush does it cause he cares and he is a Christian.
God Bless both of them! It is a comfort to know that he is in charge....
53
posted on
01/06/2004 7:02:53 PM PST
by
The Mayor
(Those who love and serve God on earth will feel at home in heaven.)
To: msdrby
ping
54
posted on
01/06/2004 7:32:59 PM PST
by
Professional Engineer
(When the going gets tough, The tough fix bayonets)
To: Tax-chick
Congrats on your soon-to-arrive little one!!!
A little God's gift.
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posted on
01/06/2004 7:49:24 PM PST
by
oreolady
(Wanted: new tag line)
To: Johnny Gage
So I thought the Bushes would shortly depart, but they didnt. They stayed long after the cameras were gone to greet every child, to have their picture taken with them, their mothers, and their grandmothers, to talk with them, and to ask questions. Though the press didnt report it, I noticed that both the president and Mrs. Bush talked to the Hispanic children in Spanish.
Reason #3,981 why I love this guy!
And he strikes me as a guy, someone who does guy stuff.
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posted on
01/06/2004 8:27:01 PM PST
by
Valin
(We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.)
To: oreolady
Thanks - we're all looking forward to it!
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posted on
01/07/2004 4:30:04 AM PST
by
Tax-chick
(I reserve the right to disclaim all January 2004 posts after the BABY is born!)
To: Valin
Did you see the recent photos of W out with the chainsaw over the Christmas break? He looked like a younger version of my Dad.
I think a main reason voters like him so much is that (unless he's the greatest actor ever, which I doubt) W. has the reactions of a NORMAL HUMAN BEING. In the pictures of the USS Lincoln landing, he's obviously thinking, "Oh, wow! That may be the coolest thing I've done in my entire life! And this is the most incredible ship - and it's OURS!" Anything else was made up by commentators later.
Same with the Iraq visit: "These are just the greatest people, and I am so lucky to be here!" The same way any of us would feel if we had the same opportunities. Of course the Bushes were happy, and grateful, for the opportunity to serve the poor at Christmas ... just as millions of other Americans did, all over the country, for the same reason - love of God, love of neighbor.
I suppose it's possible (charity!) that some Other Party Candidates are also normal human beings, and it's just disguised by the circumstances of the campaign ...
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posted on
01/07/2004 5:01:01 AM PST
by
Tax-chick
(I reserve the right to disclaim all January 2004 posts after the BABY is born!)
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