BLOG THERAPY

Okay, doc. It's like this. I'm unemployed, and the thought of getting another job scares me because of my last experience with a temp agency.

I will not say which agency yet. But Adecco (now I'll say it) lied (intentionally?) to the DES UI office to avoid paying my unemployment insurance claim.

Why? The world's largest employment agency cannot afford it? Did they lie about that, too? Maybe it was just in North America, or Europe, or...

In any event, doc, you gotta help me! I think life events and unusual pressures have exerted their stresses upon me long enough to crack me under the strain. My work ethic has taken a hit. My tolerance for stress has been minimized to practically nothing. All I can do now is watch YouTube (and blog about it ;), listen to worldview-shaking podcasts (and blog about them), and hide behind my self-righteous Facebook posts...

Well, you get the idea. I'm in a world of hurt. Hopefully, God will deliver me, as He always does, from the doldrums of unemployment, hopelessness, and financial ruin. I need confidence like never before.

It is such s shame I have to resort to self-indulgent forms of communication like blogging on my smartphone to get any kind of cry for help out there. But then, that is what self-indulgent whackoes like me have to do.

Or so I think. Have a nice day, and thanks for visiting.

BLOG MAINTENANCE POST

My home office

Well, in order to ensure that no cyberwebs have encroached upon my seldom-posted-on "weblog," (remember that old term, along with "information superhighway?"), I shall attempt to compose here a brief discourse, as it were, dealing with the subject of compelling prose.

Ha! Do you suppose I am eminently qualified to wax eloquent about the aforementioned topic? Indeed, you would be premature in your prejudice against me. For, to be premature in one's judgment is to be, in fact, prejudiced. But I digress, as usual.

I must interject at this juncture with a juxtaposition of just plain appreciation for the Peace Revolution podcast. Please see my previous post, "A Podcast To End All Wars. But I digress, again!

How now is your assessment of my treatment of the topic of compelling prose? Compelling? I trow not. (definition :) I am like the proverbial amateur connoisseur who says confidently, "I know good _______ when I see it!" Perhaps you see it. Perhaps not.

Part of writing a decent blog post is keeping your skills sharp. Even if this post today goes nowhere topically, at least I got some valuable practice in! But sometimes the inspiration from a previous post fails to carry me to completion of another "home run." Nevertheless, I try.

By the way, that was a subtle hint for you to feel free to visit my last post, because I know it is quite possibly far more interesting (compelling?) than this one. But I digress, for the last time.

Thank you for your patronage. Please come back to visit again. 

A PODCAST TO END ALL WARS

TragedyandHope.com

For those who subscribe, literally or figuratively, to a conspiratorial view of history, let me post this latest find in the treasure trove of Internet (and elsewhere) resources at our disposal. We who care deeply about this crazy, evil world we live in, until Jesus takes us home, will find comfort in learning truth wherever it is found regarding historically significant events which affect peace and humanity.

I am listening to this podcast right now, which serves as a springboard for further research among a myriad, nay, a constellation, of podcasts and other media which tell the stories behind life-changing events in our time and in previous generations. 

Time restricts me from providing you all the YouTube videos and podcasts I have listened to and watched before finally reaching  this one. But here is one:

My heartfelt gratitude goes to Richard Grove for his bravery in publishing his life experiences with, or should I say, against the "status quo." This "New World Order" will stop at nothing diabolical to achieve its ends.

Please enjoy your journey through history as told by those who care about you and me, and who have and will risk their lives doing that. Thank God.

"ABOUT GLYPHOSATE AND CELIAC DISEASE" (Dr. Mercola Interviews Dr. Seneff)

In my longstanding tradition of posting media which can be life-changing for the better, here is yet another groundbreaking (get it? organic farming...) interview by Dr Joseph Mercola of Mercola.com fame. Get the lowdown on a whole host of health issues and solutions from the world's most popular natural health website!

INDEPENDENCE WEEKEND

9/11 The Road to Tyranny - A Film by Alex Jones

Not sure what today's Android-initiated blog post* will look like in terms of format and graphics. But I will say I feel better after watching Alex Jones passionately portray the facts for the world to see. Truth always attracts an audience.

After work yesterday, I listened to Sean Hannity broadcast live from North Dakota in the midst of an oil-driven economic boom going on there. The celebration of Independence Day in the USA was the perfect opportunity to showcase what happens when private property, limited government, and hard work meet together.

Prosperity happens.

*NOTE: I edited this blog post later on my PC ;)

INFOWARS SCOOPS LAS VEGAS SHOOTING

Well, well, well.

So, how does a convicted felon with a criminal history somehow purchase a cart full of ammunition and firearms, and proceed to shoot police officers eating lunch in Las Vegas, as well as an unwitting Walmart shopper who did not see the shooter's armed wife when confronting him with his own firearm in self-defense. Especially since he was interviewed on TV!

Can you say "conspiracy?" I can. Here's some evidence. Indeed, here is the headline that grabbed my attention while perusing Infowars:

"How Did Unemployed Felon Jerad Miller Buy Expensive Firearms and Ammo?"

Here is another interesting headline to make us think:

"COINCIDENCE:  LAS VEGAS SHOOTER JERAD MILLER INTERVIEWED BY NBC NEWS DURING BUNDY STANDOFF"

So how did he appear on NBC News during the Bundy Ranch standoff anyway? Hmmm...




And how bad must he have been to get thrown off Bundy Ranch?

"Cut! Print it! That's a wrap."

INFOWARS SCOOPS LATEST WAR GAME

Well, it seems that my inner conspiracy theorist has reared its ugly head yet again.

Infowars & Company have blown the lid off yet another Military-Industrial-Complex faux pas. This time, it's an American soldier who was recently released from his five-year Talibanian captivity in exchange for five (count 'em, five) Guantanamo bay detainees (terrorists).

Sounds wonderful (sort of), except I saw where the soldier's father spoke Pashtun (language of the Taliban and other Afghanis) to the American people in a news clip with his wife and President Obama at a press conference.

Wait! You mean the father is not a Duck Dynasty enthusiast? What gives with the unkempt red beard?

Oooohh... I see.

The challenge of watching this hour-long video is to  keep up with all of the dots being connected by the guests and host of this Infowars episode with previous news events which were equally ignored by the mainstream media.




Get your Infowars game on. It's showtime!

WHY BLOG?

Why blog?

Indeed, why put down in words that which I cannot express elsewhere?

Most importantly, why do I keep starting a new paragraph after only one sentence?

That is the beauty of blogging.

Now, for the rest of the story (as Paul Harvey used to say). I am listening to Dr. Steven Lawson teach about "The Aseity of God" on Renewing Your Mind at Ligonier.org.

There is even a YouTube channel you can view these wonderful teachings on!

THIS IS THE PODCAST THAT BLOWS THEIR COVER

Red Ice Radio - Richard Grove - Hour 1 - 9/11 Ins…: http://youtu.be/bFJwVxqD4A4

This is the podcast that will blow another torpedo hole into the official, nonscientific, incredible farce that forms the foundation for the 9/11 Commission Report, and all the mass media propaganda that has been spoon-fed to the public in the interest of "national security."

If you want only official, government-approved, money-driven propaganda, watch the "alphabet channels." (Michael Savage, radio host, "The Savage Nation")

But, if you want the real inside stories people tell and die for, tune in to this and other programs dedicated to telling the truth at all costs.

A GOOD PODCAST FOR INQUIRING MINDS

The Rothschild Rockefeller Cartel VS Humanity / A…: http://youtu.be/Y6CF37SRci4

ONLY THE GOOD (DOCTORS) DIE YOUNG... NOT REALLY

Please excuse my shameless use of a familiar phrase, adapted for this post on Dr. Joel Wallach's famous lecture, "Dead Doctors Don't Lie." This is the original version, formerly on cassette tape (Google it) and now on CD.

ASSETS (AND LIABILITIES)

Well, I have just watched a very powerful video of Dr. James White presenting "The Case Against Ergun Caner" in a Google+ Hangouts live stream, re-broadcast on YouTube. Apparently, Dr. Ergun Caner is still being found wanting of truthfulness about himself and others, even as an ordained Christian pastor and academic scholar of sorts. This is obviously troubling enough to warrant a lengthy address by one of Christianity's most prolific and authoritative apologists in our day, James White.

Perhaps some of you have been following (unwillingly) the ongoing saga of Ergun Caner over a series of unfortunate events which comprise the scandal. Lying and cover-ups tend to do that, you know.

A scary thought has occurred to me. Although the Caner & Company debacle/scandal of falsehoods and cover-ups since 2006 has been exposed by credible sources (like Dr. White) and denied by Caner and others, Dr. Caner was still invited by the U.S. Marine Corps to speak about the subject of knowing the mind of a jihadist to a group of marines -- as a credible authority!

Of course, I use the adjective "credible" loosely here when referring to Dr. Caner.



My concern, as a conspiracy theorist, is that I suspect Dr. Caner fits the classic profile of a CIA asset, groomed from an early age to be raised and protected until, at some point, his or her mission becomes activated through circumstances and cover-ups while accomplishing their stated goals secretly over time.

Can you say, "Hegelian Dialectic?"

Is the case of Ergun Caner really a classic case of false flag operations by our U.S. military (and CIA?) to use Dr. Caner as a provocateur, fomenting opposition among our marines in the Middle Eastern theater. I say, may it never be! But I suspect they did.

I guess false teachers wear many hats (and uniforms). Just a theory...

 Thanks for visiting. God bless.

REST IN CHRIST

Sometimes, we just need to hear the gospel again.

An other-worldly respite is found somewhere beyond our circumstances in the place of rest found in Jesus the Messiah, the Savior of sinners like you and me.

Right now, I am listening to Faith Talk 1360. James MacDonald is preaching on our need to escape the rat race of life in this world and find our rest and hope in the person of Christ Jesus.

The message is called, "Reality Check About Spiritual Formation, Part 2." It is part of the series called, "Reality Check: Find the Hope When Life is Hardest - A Study in 1 Peter."

It seems like I need to hear this now. Dr. Jesus the Great Physician knows what I need before I ask! Thank you, Jesus.

SEMPER BLOG

Just for the sake of blogging, I am typing this post with absolutely no plan in place, no format in mind or forethought as to what I want to post here.

What do you think so far? Cue the funeral dirge...

I am, however, listening to (and sometimes watching) a YouTube from Alpha & Omega Ministries called The Dividing Line. Today is a sick day. Although I am feeling well enough to blog, I am not feeling well enough to go to work... anywhere... today...

I am on an Alpha & Omega binge today. It began this past Saturday and continues today.

Okay, I'll go ahead and embed it here:




I blog, therefore I am. Thanks for visiting.

IS JESUS GOD? YES! JUST READ THE BIBLE

Watching this debate is a great way to expose oneself to the art and science of Biblical interpretation known as hermeneutics. I found this video on YouTube of a "spirited" debate between Trinitarians (Dr. James White and Dr. Michael Brown) and non-Trinitarians (Sir Anthony Buzzard and Joseph Good).

It is really quite good. I used to watch Jewish Voice Broadcast on KPAZ Channel 21 (Trinity Broadcasting Network) years ago. I also remember watching Joseph Good on TBN in the early 90's. These programs were quite influential on my formative years as a Christian.

Finally, it is also refreshing to see the Holy Spirit work so well through the scholarly and debate-worthy teamwork of Drs. Brown and White (very colorful indeed). I used to listen to Dr. White, in the late 90's, on KPXQ 1360 AM.



Sadly, the skeptical nature of the non-Trinitarian side leaves much to be desired with its "pretzel logic" of unbelief in the otherwise obvious doctrine of the Deity of Christ. It is a non-issue for true believers. I can only hope that these men are more than "almost persuaded" (Acts 26:28) of this.

Curiously, I could not find this video debate on Jewish Voice Today's YouTube channel. But I did find it originally on MuslimByChoice ! Very interesting indeed.

Thanks for visiting my blog, and for watching this debate. God bless you.

A BLOG ABOUT NOTHING: GET A CLUE! GET A THEME!

"Well, it's about time this fool starts following the sage advice of a good friend about his blog and...

...HAVE A THEME!!!"

                       -- The Giraffe

Now I must ask you: when was the last time you got advice -- ANY advice -- from a giraffe? Not often.

But this is different. This is a blog about SOMETHING. A "worldview" is something. Especially when it's coming from 16 feet off the ground! But I digress.

You may see lots of posts in this blog about computers and politics and Christianity and historic events and worldview topics. In fact, you will see them all. Blogging is therapeutic if not cathartic, both for the author and the reader. Hope springs eternal.

At this point, I may throw in a video from my Android smartphone. Here goes.

Nope. No video. Hmm...

For my next trick, I will close this post intelligently.

WORDPRESS LOOKS PRETTY GOOD RIGHT NOW

Okay, I am typing this post on a Droid Razr M (an Android smartphone for those of you in Sunnyslope, Arizona).

So I visited WordPress.com the other day and was pleasantly surprised by its functionality. I have not done much blogging there since abandoning my HTML5 OR BUST! endeavor last year.

You may visit Web Developments or search this blog for coverage (if any) of my web design career exploits. Fun, fun, fun!

As I was saying, I really liked the possibilities of what I saw (and have not seen yet) at WordPress. I know they are a very popular and capable website content management system (CMS), as I have seen their name in website URLs and hosting credits for years. Very impressive appearance and functionality, indeed.

I look forward to exploring further their mobile platform functionality in the very near future as well.

So! Until I get my fingertips "wet" with WordPress, and "get the blog rolling," you may be called upon to endure another post or two in that other well-known blogging platform which gave many of us experienced users their first blog!

Relax. It's Google... :/

The Mastermind of the JFK Assassination w/ Dr. Walt Brown

G. EDWARD GRIFFIN - THE COLLECTIVIST CONSPIRACY

In the interest and spirit of stockpiling video footage (evidence) for your viewing pleasure and enlightenment (and mine), I am posting an excellent YouTube upload from the work of G. Edward Griffin in collaboration with InfoWars called, "The Collectivist Conspiracy."

THE CREATURE FROM JEKYLL ISLAND (BY G. EDWARD GRIFFIN)

Well, here is a "bookmark" for future reference on the subject of the origin of the Federal Reserve System.

THE GRAND DESIGN: A VIDEO FROM THE PAST ABOUT OUR FUTURE -- THE PRESENT!

Well, I now claim the divine right of bloggers (and kings) to delve into political discourse and media in today's post. It is certainly a matter of worldview, indeed.

Here is a virtual (literally) classic "motion picture" lecture from August 22, 1968 by G. Edward Griffin, a recognized documentary filmmaker and speaker on the subject of the "New World Order" and its possible defeat.

It is called, "The Grand Design: The Hidden Plan That Shapes U.S. Foreign Policy."

Through the diligent efforts of people like him who research and report on such subjects that explain quite satisfactorily why the world is in such the mess that it is -- and has been for quite a long time -- you and I have access to the true facts of history.

(Shhh! It's a conspiracy!)



This is, in my opinion, one of the most comprehensive, fair, and balanced (and timely) discourses on this subject by one of the most capable speakers to do the job quite well, namely, G. Edward Griffin. It is hard to believe it was delivered some 45 years ago!

Sit back, relax, and be educated to the point of fulfillment that someone has (and still does) their homework on such a massively important topic as world affairs.

BIBLE TRANSLATION IS HARD, PROFITABLE WORK

Dr. William Mounce has recently posted a new seminar on his BiblicalTraining.org website, which I highly recommend. It is called, "Translations," and is about the issues involving proper and understandable translation of the Bible.

You may watch his seminar here.

I was not able to embed the seminar video here. But I am able to post a YouTube from Bill's channel there. Enjoy.

SHARIA LAW IN DEARBORN: MUSLIMS ATTACK CHRISTIANS IN AMERICA

Some brave souls for Christ ventured into enemy territory. Here is what happened.

GLENN BECK HOSTS PETER SCHWEIZER CLINIC ON GOVERNMENT INSIDER TRADING

At the risk of life and limb (maybe), I am posting this video by Glenn Beck on our government's direct financial ties (and nooses) to insider trading, which is legal!

Gosh! There really is a conspiracy.

THE QUIGLEY FORMULA: A CONSPIRATORIAL VIEW OF HISTORY (LECTURE BY G. EDWARD GRIFFIN)

Who wants to learn about world history in one hour?

I do! I do!

Carroll Quigley wrote about our part of the world, and about its complex history of war and domination in his books, "Tragedy and Hope," and "The Anglo-American Empire."

G. Edward Griffin is an authority on Quigley, as well as on the Federal Reserve System and other unsavory (but enlightening) topics. YouTube explodes with videos on these two men, different in viewpoint, but observing the same thing: global government. Watch and learn!



I highly recommend occasional excursions into truth-seeking and muckraking (sometimes) to find answers to those mysteries of life which escape our immediate grasp, but are subjects of inquiring minds and good historians.

Wikipedia, Infowars, and YouTube are but three resources available on the Internet. They may not be exhaustive or flattering to their subjects. But they certainly encourage further study elsewhere.

Thanks for visiting.

MOBILE MUSINGS

In today's post, I am pondering the ramifications of getting control of my finances.

"What if," (to borrow a phrase from Judge Andrew Napolitano), I saved a small percentage of each paycheck and invested it. Any gains I realize would go toward paying off debt.

I am doing this on my Android smart phone because I don't want to fire up my desktop dinosaur (yet). That will be for heavier duty tasks like printing and other resource-intensive computing.

Remember, get your finances into Mint condition!

MINT FINANCIAL CONDITION

Well, since my last (dire) post, I have updated my awareness of my financial straits by updating my accounts with Mint.com!

Yes, this is a plug for Mint :)

I set up alerts on all my upcoming bills throughout the month to give me a "heads-up" when something is coming due. Peace of mind is the first dividend paid from taking control of your finances.

It took me hours to update my accounts and transactions this past Saturday. Result:

"Hi, my name is Peter, and I'm a debt slave."

Admission is the first step to recovery. Now comes the real work: paying off debt!

"Money, Where Does It Go?" (Courtesy of Bryan Brandenburg )

FINANCIAL HOUSE OF CARDS

I have been taking a good, hard look at my finances. And it ain't pretty. Take a look at what I've found:

• debt up the wazoo. (where is that?)
• temporary employment (better than none)
• no more bullet points

What's left? Internet excursions into topical wonderlands which solve none of my financial challenges, but definitely alleviate the pressure through amusement and diversion. Like blogging.

As I watch Fedora 19 Linux update itself on my dad's old Dell PC here, I am reminded of why I created this blog: to express my musings about life through a Christian worldview.

Meanwhile, my financial world is a house of cards, tumbling around me as I watch pretty face cards flutter past my window and fall to the ground. Unless, something changes, nothing will. 

Better go check on Fedora. She can only do so much...