This bit of light divine, I'm going to notice shine

Here's the good news love story.

Friday night is date night for 1203, me and our BFF couple but tonight we were just us two. So I picked where we would go for dinner and we went for fish. We found ourselves a table and began to enjoy our choices. Soon an elderly couple made their way to a table in my direct eye sight. I watched as they quietly arranged their dishes, held hands and gave thanks for their food. I was just filled with joy to witness this quiet, unassuming couple. They were so soft spoken I never heard a spoken word from either. I was in fact so inextricably drawn to them I told 1203 that they were shiny people and they had a loving aura and I just felt compelled, no, I had to bless them in some way for shining the love light of hope and faith to let them know I noticed their love of God and for one another. I asked 1203 if they had gift cards there and go, please, ask. Praise God they did or I would have had to hug them or something I just know it! So 1203 gets up and after a bit he comes back to the table and says "I did my part, now it is your turn". I was so emotional speaking to our waiter I know I didn't give the best directions that he should take the gift card and give it to them and let them know how I was imprinted in just the short time they had been seated. He didn't go directly to their table so as not to blow our cover but as I glanced back at this incredible couple I could see the lady glow even brighter and after the waiter left, this gracious couple held hands again in prayer. God is good and those that practice God's word by living it are some incredible folks. I hope you keep your heart open and watch for good people doing good work and when you are able do good work of your own. Do not hesitate to let them know they should continue on the path they are walking. 

We walk in the light of God's word; therefore, we are lights to the world.

Jesus tells us that we are light of the world, like a city on a hill that can't be hidden. Therefore He commands us to let our lights "shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven" (Matt. 5:14-16)

Facebook Feeding Frenzy

Thinking we might turn out the lights on H8tebook I mean Facebook. Finally today I was able to log back into this, my blog page so I'm good to go. Some much needed "therapeutic blogging" will ensue I am certain. Will have to see about 1203.

~ Much needed therapeutic rants follow * Glove up * This could get messy ~

Facebook is more and more like the angry driver on the freeway. The problem friends, family, former co-workers and classmates, if you pick your nose and hold it out for all to enjoy, I can see that and the next time you drive by and throw political word salad out the window or blow your horn at an unemployed homeless possibly even a veteran it gets back around to me too. I am confused by the Christian memes you like and share and all the while I see your posts belittling the very people that God has also forgiven and died for. Really, you are for cutting food stamps, against health care, unemployment benefits, minimum wage increases, all things Obama? Don't get me wrong, I am not blameless! I feel like when I say nothing it is just as much my seal of approval and I disagree with so many postings that I feel isolated. There's enough hate in the world so I really don't want to see your road rage in whatever form and it doesn't matter how expensive or what brand of car you drive. F8cebook is just another venue to invite people to the party. Sure at first there is some decorum and politeness. Vacation photos or birthday wishes but once the drinks are served it's who do we trash today day and I don't need to check the facts. Facts are for school kids and non voters if they don't belong to a union or if they wear their hair different or never shave their face. So, yea, we don't like them because they are not the same as me, us. Differences are to be feared and hated not shared as a blessing. Amen? Hell no! What God are you serving?

So yes, giving some serious thought to cancelling our Facebook account. We get disheartened seeing our family, friends and others who continually fan the flames and spread the lies so casually and proudly too it seems. So many fires and yet so few willing to stomp out the flames. Hate, political ideology, religion, and all day every day is a long barrage of reasons why we won't vote for, shop at, contribute to, uphold or support ___ anymore. War on this and war on that. And it goes without saying, the ever popular ObamaCare and of course Obama, FLOTUS, nutrition.

Speaking of nutrition, remember the Chick-Fil-A eat a chicken sandwich free speech for Chick-Fil-A day so we can prove to gays and lesbians that we as Americans  Christians  citizens faith based biased judgemental people disapprove of their kind of l o v e and how we should be able to deny them chicken sandwiches on demand if they come to our restaurant expecting to be fed by anything other than our founders religious beliefs? Free speech for all that eat of the chicken. The unclean chicken but hey, no one but Jews have to go by that law. We are so blessed and forgiven we can make even more laws. The owners family is so strong in their religious belief they are closed on Sunday so all of the religions can go to their Baptist church on the same day as they do and ALL will know only straight people and restaurants that discriminate against non straight people are allowed to love. Hell, this is the mis-read, mostly white and you America! You can't just love anybody. Especially a body of the same sex! No, you will go to hell and we love you so much we just can't let you have that type of relationship. We can pray away your gay and then you can still get married.

So I have a gay brother, gay brother-in-law, gay Facebook friends, a lesbian cousin and boss. My being on Facebook has allowed me to see your driving habits and in so doing, opened a window to your soul that says many of you are willing to go along with the hate as it is delivered or that you think if I were Christian enough I would also hate. Hate my brother, brother-in-law, friends, cousin and boss.

Why does their difference enrage you? How does more love in the world make it a worse place to live and grow? How does this damage your faith, marriage or family? During this Chick-Fil-A day some family members and church friends made some comments and posted pictures of their "I H8TE GAYS" trophy sandwich, and not only was I embarrassed and hurt for them and their family and friends, but also for you. That broke my heart because when you hold it out for all to enjoy, I can see that and I wonder how is it you have no compassion for your son, brother, uncle, sister, aunt, friend.

Me and my family . . .

So, no, I will not post hateful homophobic doesn't help a soul accomplish anything posts or like your self absorbed judgemental meme to try to be less isolated. What you do is between you and whatever God, spirit or consciousness that draws you to do good for goods sake. Even if you drive in the dark that entity that you hold yourself up to ~ Your "GOD" sees what you do so buckle up and keep your eyes heart and mind open.

Drive friendly and let's put the brakes on h8te!