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Vets for Freedom
Mar 25th
The Vets for Freedom Tour had planned to stop at Forest lake High School (in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area) today. But the principal of the school, Dr. Steve Massey, canceled the event, saying he doesn’t want politics in the classroom. This is after being assured by Vets for Freedom that the presenters would not make any political statements (Vets for Freedom is a non-partisan organization). Pete Hegseth, a Forest Lake High grad and the director of Vets for Freedom, said, “It’s Iraq and Afghan veterans talking about what they saw and what they did there, and about what it means to put on the uniform of your country.”
Well, it turns out that the principal is actually cowering before some leftist anti-war groups. They were outraged that Vets for Freedom was going to meet with students to “indoctrinate them on the joys of war.” They got a few people to call and complain (and even threaten a protest), and the cowardly principal canceled the event. How sad that these kind of people feel that things like honor, duty and sacrifice have no place in the classroom.
I wrote to the principal (Dr. Steve Massey) to express my feelings about this, and I would encourage you to do the same. His e-mail address is smassey@hs.forestlake.k12.mn.us.
BTW: This was picked up by The Drudge Report. I’m sure Dr. Massey is already regretting his decision.
Sonrise
Mar 23rd
The darkness was thick. So thick you could feel it. Death was empowered.
Despair ruled the day. Evil smiled and Hell rejoiced.
The Light had been extinguished.
His plan – so daring and carefully planned – had been thwarted. Perhaps He
wasn’t so Almighty and All-Powerful after all. The only thing left to decide was
what to do next. How can we capitalize on this incredible victory?
And then it happened…..
At first it was just a low rumble – like distant thunder. But soon there was no
denying it. Something had happened. Something big. In an instant – darkness
was scattered, death was defeated, despair was decimated, evil was dealt a
mortal blow and Hell was brought to it’s knees.
The Son came out.
“I am the resurrection and the life.
He who believes in me will live, even though he dies”
–Jesus
By Jeff Slater
The Aftermath, Part 2
Mar 10th
This is a snow drift in front of the door at our church building. It was about 4 feet high. The guys who do our snow removal did a great job clearing the parking lot, sidewalks… and the doorways!
The Aftermath
Mar 9th
As you can see, we spent our Sunday digging out from the Blizzard of 2008. Thankfully, my wife and kids helped out, and I was able to avoid a heart attack. My kids are out right now building a snow fort in one of those big piles of snow. I’m sitting on the couch waiting for the Tylenol to kick in.
The Blizzard of 2008
Mar 8th
This is a snow drift in front of our garage. And it is still snowing! My son and I were going to attempt to shovel it tonight, but we’re going to wait until tomorrow when it finally stops. Anyone want to come over and help?
This & That
Mar 7th
Twelve of us from church went to the Casting Crowns concert in Columbus last night. It was great! Casting Crowns is one my favorite bands, and they put on a great show. It was more like worship than a concert. My only disappointment was that they didn’t do the song “Father, Spirit, Jesus” — one of my favorite Casting Crowns songs. The opening act was “Leeland” and they were very good — I was not familiar with their music.
This morning I had the opportunity to speak at Ashland Theological Seminary’s chapel service. It was a really good experience. ATS is a great place and I’m thankful that they asked me to come and speak. I got home as the snow was arriving. We’re expecting a ton of the stuff before tomorrow night. More shoveling. Sheesh! It is time for winter to end!
Jeff Slater
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