tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66120702673854310102012-01-30T21:43:48.469-08:00Well-Meaning Gentlemen With Different IdeasRalph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.comBlogger6671100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-3739841707925202092012-01-25T14:53:00.000-08:002012-01-25T14:53:57.805-08:00When They Outlaw Grills Only Outlaws Will Have GrillsI want one of these.
Will I be arrested if I use it for special events at my kids' school? Does California allow open trailering or will I need a Concealed Trailer Permit? Just Wondered! Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-75260361871928404432012-01-23T23:16:00.000-08:002012-01-25T21:34:15.061-08:00North Dakota Must Be Stopped
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Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-64330923233905851732012-01-23T10:03:00.000-08:002012-01-23T16:09:56.085-08:00American Holocaust Memorial In HemetA stunning and shocking visual Sanctity of Life display presented annually by the good people of the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Hemet, California.
Nearly two thousand crosses memorialize this nation's war on the unborn. Every day, approximately, 4000 babies are legally killed in the United States.
Even though the majority of Americans are now leaning pro-life and, contrary to His Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-14388492178010940762012-01-18T15:53:00.000-08:002012-01-18T15:53:47.703-08:00Another Lie Exposed; Another Promise Broken.
In His internet address on Jan. 1, 2011, The Anointed One made this proclamation to His subjects,
"As president, that’s my commitment to you: to do everything I can to make sure our economy is growing, creating jobs and strengthening our middle class. That’s my resolution for the coming year.”
DID HE LIE? Well, clearly He did NOT do everything He could do to keep that promise.
HE Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-40478387715012691172012-01-17T19:36:00.000-08:002012-01-18T07:41:35.885-08:00Brain-Dead Government Workers
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Then you might want to go puke. And then try to remember - In November vote right!
&lt;p&gt;&amp;amp;amp;lt;br&amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;lt;br&amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;lt;br&amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;lt;br&amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;ltRalph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-47148941505811670522012-01-16T16:58:00.000-08:002012-01-16T16:58:18.632-08:00The Steeple HawkHe's always there (except when he's not).
Every time I go to church, he's there. I watch him as he scours the property with his eyes. From his perch high above the steeple, he stands guard, ever watchful for snakes and vermin and other animals that might do harm to our people and our property. And when he sees one, he swoops down quickly and silently for the kill.
It's too bad we Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-84844857992288655782012-01-10T17:00:00.000-08:002012-01-10T18:07:40.866-08:00And That's When He Threw The Scumbags Out Of The House
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Rhinos use only one or two place as a toilet, this is called a midden. In the foreground some fresh rhino dung. After doing his business a rhino kicks the dung backwards onto the midden.
HT: To Drakensview, a photographic naturalist in Africa, who taught me something new about rhinos. Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-89876274489975442992012-01-02T13:09:00.000-08:002012-01-02T13:09:24.057-08:00Don't Drink and WalkDo they have a law against walking while under the influence of alcohol?
Just Wondered!Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-34666968891538250622012-01-02T11:36:00.000-08:002012-01-02T14:03:37.863-08:00Selected Writing Rules
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Testing your practices by the Word of God? Now there's a novel idea.
Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-68136180161196847742011-12-28T20:48:00.000-08:002011-12-28T20:48:15.671-08:00The Three Little Pigs by William ShakespeareVery funny rendition of the fairy tale as it might have read if Shakespeare had written it.
But, apart from the humor, one of the interesting and unfortunate facts about our language, as John points out, is that Shakespeare had a working vocabulary of 54,000 words. Today, in the United States, we have a working vocabulary of 3,000 words. It's no wonder we have such a hard time reading and Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-78102719607755375032011-12-24T12:12:00.000-08:002011-12-24T13:05:47.821-08:00Everything Changed When The Baby ArrivedIn Bret Harte’s story, “The Luck of Roaring Camp,” he describes the camp as the meanest, vilest mining town in the entire West. No other town could come close to matching Roaring Camp’s reputation for murders or thefts. It was a terrible place and it was inhabited entirely by men with the exception of only one tough woman named Cherokee Sal who died while giving birth to a baby.
The men of the Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-31806391140307723482011-12-18T20:04:00.000-08:002011-12-18T19:46:05.616-08:00"Filling The World He Lies In A Manger" Augustine"The claim that Christianity makes for Christmas is that at a particular time and place God came to be with us Himself. When Quirinius was governor of Syria, in a town called Bethlehem, a child was born who, beyond the power of anyone to account for, was the high and lofty One made low and helpless. The One who inhabits eternity comes to dwell in time. The One whom none can look upon and live is Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-13826949391173992692011-12-16T18:15:00.000-08:002011-12-16T18:15:41.524-08:00My Favorite Cell Phone Ringtone
I have used this ringtone for about a year. I thought I was the only one using it. I haven't heard it anywhere else. My wife HATES it and she is embarrassed every time I get a call in a public place. But I think it's fun and very patriotic in a sarcastic kind of way.
Today I received an email from a friend who forwarded it to me. Apparently it has attained "Most Popular RING TONE" Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-25549163482469458372011-12-16T17:27:00.000-08:002011-12-16T17:27:53.115-08:00Christmastime Food Court Flash MobA spectacular flash mob interruption in a busy mall at Christmastime last year.
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Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-89924858674913013252011-12-09T19:42:00.000-08:002011-12-09T19:42:07.833-08:00The Great Liberal Challenge--Go Ahead, I Dare You!
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We laughed about that at the time but I was puzzledRalph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-5197537159637445562011-12-08T18:53:00.000-08:002011-12-10T21:10:57.684-08:00Awesome, Inspiring Tenor, David Phelps Sings "O Holy Night"
David PhelpsRalph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-3366028955066451832011-12-05T20:42:00.000-08:002011-12-05T20:51:20.525-08:00Is Stupidity A Prerequisite For Public Employment?Hard to believe? Hard to believe?
NO! It's NOT hard to believe.
Why would we expect TSA security agents to be any smarter than public school teachers and administrators?
OH! They probly lernt this stuff in publik skools.
It's just a good thing that she didn't point her loaded finger at someone.Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-40238114212357209702011-11-27T14:10:00.000-08:002011-11-27T14:10:54.128-08:00Dismemberment And AmputationDismemberment - the act of cutting, tearing, pulling, wrenching or otherwise removing, the limbs of a living thing. It has sometimes been practiced by despotic rulers as a form of capital punishment. Sometimes it is as a result of a traumatic accident, or in connection with murder, suicide, or cannibalism. As opposed to surgical amputation of the limbs, dismemberment is often fatal to all but Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-87830622259680402672011-11-24T19:50:00.000-08:002011-11-24T19:29:48.637-08:00Black Friday is not PCMy brother, Greg, makes an interesting observation. It is politically incorrect to use the adjective "black" to describe some people. The correct phrase is "people of color."
Therefore, shouldn't it follow that the day after Thanksgiving should be called "The Friday of color?"
Just wondered.
Unless, of course, sales are low and the retail business remains "in the red." Then, I guess, it Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-59117504025689207912011-11-24T10:35:00.000-08:002011-11-24T10:23:37.564-08:00Giving Thanks To God (Repost)I am really getting fed up with the “political correctness” in our culture that has taken us way beyond just polite tolerance. We are now to the point that we fear that anything we say might offend someone. In recent years several major retailers have made official corporate decisions to not say “Merry Christmas.” Instead, I guess they are just going to wish everyone a “Happy Whatever!” And Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-61614842100755922232011-11-19T16:19:00.000-08:002011-11-19T16:19:28.045-08:00Do All Babies Go To Heaven When They Die? One of the things that really freaks me out is how so many Christians invent, believe, and teach so many doctrines that simply have no scriptural authority. And this is one of them. Since the bible is silent (or at least unclear), we like to imagine that a kind, loving god would certainly act the way we think he should act. But that is not the God of the bible.
Nowhere in scripture can you Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-57386123885999134722011-11-19T12:37:00.000-08:002011-11-19T13:06:18.074-08:00Another Great Treasure From My Rhino RoomTed Nugent; Rock Star, Big Game Hunter, NRA Spokesman, Second Amendment Advocate, and great American Hero.
This is one of my favorite rhinoceros collectibles from my office. It is an authentic, autographed photo of Ted Nugent kneeling beside his awesome, big game trophy. I am offering it for sale today on eBay. So sad. It's like a bad tooth; I've had it so long, I hate to get rid of it.
"Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-67410407458086123312011-11-19T09:29:00.000-08:002011-11-19T10:03:30.778-08:00Twenty-Six Percent Is A Majority (The "My Toots Don't Stink" Syndrome)
I've been thinking about this for a long time. I call it a minority equals a majority phenomenon. I first noticed it in polls about public education. It went something like this:
Most Americans (approx. 84%) believe that public schools are failing miserably in educating children. But the weird thing is that approximately 84% of them believe that their own local school is a rare exception. Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-70242495201890210732011-11-14T21:50:00.000-08:002011-11-14T22:19:35.056-08:001949 Daily News "Ode To The Welfare State"Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-11180856889466065312011-11-14T16:58:00.000-08:002011-11-14T16:58:15.606-08:00TEA Baggers And Flea Baggers-The Same Only Different
HT. to Judy Aron at Consent Of The GovernedRalph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-90126313208266759062011-11-13T15:01:00.000-08:002011-11-13T15:01:13.307-08:00Christian Whack-a-Mole
You gotta be really quick to whack 'em all as fast as they pop up.
It takes supernatural power.
Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-50566553107044397072011-11-11T20:02:00.000-08:002011-11-11T20:06:20.030-08:00The Single Best Thing You Can Do To Honor An American VeteranDo you appreciate the service of America's veterans? Do you really? I mean REALLY?
LOOK! All the celebrations and special recognitions and cards and free meals and banners and parades and flags are just meaningless symbolism over substance. It's just a bunch of warm, fuzzy happycrap unless we do whatever is necessary to protect our freedoms and our traditional American values. My father was Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-88699006897997837012011-11-10T20:06:00.000-08:002011-11-10T20:06:55.782-08:00Textual Criticism For DummiesCan we trust the historical accuracy of the Bible? Is the text reliable? How can we know for sure?
The subject matter in this video is so well done, succinct, and clearly explained that even a dummy like me can understand it.
I can't believe that this was posted on YouTube over one month ago and has only been viewed by a little over 100 people with only one comment. So after you have Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-81537007283144951892011-11-10T15:49:00.000-08:002011-11-10T15:49:00.069-08:00Biblical Tongue Twisters"All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out."
John 6:37
This is one of many verses in scripture that must qualify as a tongue twister. Why? Because I know lots of people who stumble all over this and are unable to utter it. I once heard a pastor preaching through the Gospel of John and he just skipped over all those hard, verses asRalph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-55856140961391809412011-11-10T14:41:00.000-08:002011-11-12T19:46:17.002-08:00Selling A Symbol Of SarcasmI have already mentioned in an earlier post that, after nearly 17 years, I am preparing to retire. So my 25 year collection of rhinos and other great stuff that has embellished my private office and "man cave," retreat must be given away or sold.
One of my favorite, non-rhino pieces is this unique, one-of-a-kind, carved wood satirical depiction of the famous "Three Wise Monkeys." You know who Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-47204447175282946192011-11-05T17:07:00.000-07:002011-11-05T17:27:08.097-07:00OccupyTogether.Org Gathers Momemtum In Hemet, CA.
I posted this account of all the Occupy Together activity that occurred last week at Gibbel Park in Hemet. The demostration continued again today and is growing rapidly. This time the crowd had increased by 50% (there were three people instead of just two).
The third participant held a sign demanding prison time for Bush and Cheney.
That's incredible but nothing like the event that took Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-49260407155750966972011-11-04T21:20:00.000-07:002011-11-04T21:20:32.087-07:00Stupid Things Liberals Say - Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
said that one of her main goals was to dissuade Florida voters from signing a
petition needed to get a personhood amendment on the ballot there in 2012.
Why? Because personhood amendments are “divisive,
dangerous, and destructive attacks on women” that would” limit their rights to
choose” and would “put the lives of women…at risk.”
Well Deb, here’s a news Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-48414165036528504372011-11-03T17:35:00.000-07:002011-11-03T17:35:43.966-07:00Paraphrased For The "Me-Centered" ChurchFinally, brothers and sisters, whatever things are generally acceptable, whatever is tactful, whatever things show sensitivity, whatever things make you feel good, whatever things are sensuous, whatever things are personally satisfying; if there is to be any ownership, and if there is any good self-esteem, think happy thoughts on these things.
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{Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-43493903477655117172011-11-02T21:18:00.000-07:002011-11-02T21:18:25.853-07:00Answers to Life’s Twenty Most Difficult Questions
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Why did the chicken cross the road?
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Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people?
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Why is there world hunger?
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Why do people fight?
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Why is the ocean salty?
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Why is the economy in the tank?
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Why is there a hole in the O-zone?
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Why doesn’tRalph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-7830978145714587082011-11-02T16:33:00.000-07:002011-11-02T16:51:53.175-07:00Good News For God; We Still Trust In Him.Our National Motto stands. Congress reaffirmed it today. The resolution was passed 396 to 9. Two cowards abstained.
Lawmakers voting against “In God We Trust” include Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-NY), Rep. Justin Amash (R-Mich), Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA), Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO), Rep. Mike Honda (D-CA), Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA), Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA), and Rep. Pete Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-43793506140837017912011-10-29T20:55:00.000-07:002011-10-29T20:55:23.908-07:00The Trouble With LiberalsThis is a great quote if I do say so myself:
"The trouble with liberals is that so many of their beliefs, philosophies, and convictions are in conflict with so many of their beliefs, philosophies, and convictions."
I'll take credit for it, thank you.
Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-24465913351371439072011-10-29T15:04:00.000-07:002011-11-05T14:40:01.745-07:00OWS-OccupyTogether.Org Comes To Gibbel Park In Hemet, CAI was up early this morning and on my way to the coffee shop (as is my custom six days a week) when I heard about it on the radio news. The "Occupy Wall Street" movement has come to Southern California.
After leaving my good old boys caffeine club, I started across town to my church to join others for our weekly yard and facility cleanup duty in preparation for Sunday morning. That's when I Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-43598907364019304502011-10-28T20:34:00.000-07:002011-10-28T20:34:49.172-07:00Victory Or Death: Newt Gingrich 2012This is a couple years ago but still very relevant. This is why I still have hope for Newt Gingrich. He is the smartest candidate in the room, he shows the most maturity, he has real solutions for our problems, he understands and respects our history and our constitution, and he doesn't care about trying to be appealing and sensitive to the left.
Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-30168087303666965952011-10-27T20:32:00.000-07:002011-10-27T21:35:28.291-07:00Reformation Day RepostedWhat I am about to confess, embarrasses me. How can a Christian, who has attended church his whole life, get to be my age (63) and not know something so important about our Christian church history?
I'm talking about a holiday that is celebrated on October 31. NOT Halloween but Reformation Day. Sure, I had heard the phrase a few times in my life but I just assumed that it was mostly about Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-10373169326489042672011-10-26T17:13:00.000-07:002011-10-26T17:13:00.854-07:00Good News For The Second AmendmentAccording to a new Gallup poll, support for a ban on handguns has hit an all time low in the United States. This is great news for Second Amendment rights and people who refuse to be victims.
Read More Here.Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-64406322523634733522011-10-24T20:32:00.000-07:002011-10-24T20:32:04.409-07:00Kids Need Age Appropriate Church With Pizza Parties and Fart JokesOkay, so if they are your kids, I guess it is up to you to decide how your children will receive religious instruction. It's your choice.
This video presents one church's misguided argument for age-appropriate instruction at church. Children are not capable, they say. of understanding the Word of God unless it is repackaged in a fun way that will stimulate them and penetrate their minds at Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-24142180601123535682011-10-23T19:56:00.000-07:002011-10-23T19:56:18.192-07:00I Always Wondered, What Is The Meaning Of AFRICAN-AMERICAN?Now I know.
AFRICAN -- AMERICANRalph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-16807464608750865522011-10-22T17:06:00.000-07:002011-10-22T17:06:11.054-07:00How To Articulate A Christian Worldview In Four Easy StepsHow To Articulate a Christian Worldview in Four Easy Steps
One God:
We worship one, personal, knowable, holy God. There are not two gods or ten gods or ten million gods, only one. He has always been and will always be. He is not a product of our mind or imagination. He really exists and we can know him because he has spoken to us in his word.
Two kinds of being:
We are not gods. God is not Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-16090679082585590212011-10-22T16:45:00.000-07:002011-10-22T16:45:43.916-07:00Free StuffRep. Rosa DeLauro (D.-Conn.) has just introduced the DIAPER ACT (Diaper Investment and Aid to Promote Economic Recovery Act).
No kidding-I'm not making this up. You can read about it here.
Apparently there are too many stay-at-home-moms who can't afford diapers for their toddlers. So we (the people who already pay for so much free stuff) should fork over more so that moms can have FREE Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-89636083741635674872011-10-22T15:35:00.000-07:002011-10-22T15:40:04.174-07:00Do You Know What Is The Democrat Party Platform?Ronald Reagan summarized it well...
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Thanks to my mom for sending this to me.Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-33328114744693343042011-10-20T16:21:00.000-07:002011-10-21T14:42:54.946-07:00Don't Let Your Children Grow Up To Be HookersTomorrow is Fish Amnesty Day. PETA is trying to bring the plight of poor little fishies to the attention of evil, insensitive, and cruel people who "hook" them for sport or eat them for lunch. I never really thought about their "feelings" before. I'm sorry! I repent! I pray that all the little, orphaned "fishkittens" will forgive me someday for the way I caused their ancestors to Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-46313233724041669142011-10-18T21:49:00.000-07:002011-10-18T21:49:09.787-07:00A very inspiring video from 2009.
Jason McElway is a real winner; not one of those newfangled, "everyone is a winner because there are no losers," kind of winner.
In spite of his autism, he worked hard and it paid off. In just four minutes he scored 20 points (outscoring the team's best) and won the game.
Thanks to an old acquaintance, Gary Clements, (whom I haven't seen in over 30 Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-70552986915880348662011-10-15T18:44:00.000-07:002011-10-21T20:36:56.337-07:00Christian Songs I HateThanks to Daisy for pointing me to this great graphic from Ink Slinger.
CORRECTION: Ink Slinger has informed me that this originated at "Sacred Sandwich"
There is no shortage of crappy and doctrinally unsound hymns and praise songs that pollute the atmosphere of the church today. And I have had to zip my lips and hold my nose through many church services while the “worship team” led the Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-30011632842752433492011-10-13T19:53:00.000-07:002011-10-14T14:53:00.666-07:00Coming Soon To A Textbook Near Your ChildGet ready for this.
The Fair, Accurate, Inclusive and Respectful (FAIR) Education Act will amend the Education Code to include social sciences instruction on the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people. This bill will also prohibit discriminatory instruction and discriminatory materials from being adopted by the State Board of Education.
So who are some of theRalph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-67985797773000421752011-10-13T17:18:00.000-07:002011-10-13T17:29:44.126-07:00The Most Awesome Office Space On The PlanetAfter serving nearly 16 years at a non-profit Christian home for the elderly, the time has come to pull the plug.
The pay has been moderate at best but there have been perks. In lieu of raises, they gave me great titles (President, Administrator, and CEO) and, with the titles, I have enjoyed the most awesome office space imaginable. It is truly a most enviable "man cave." My office is bigger Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-9483200179459676962011-10-08T11:41:00.000-07:002011-10-08T11:41:25.436-07:00The Problem Isn't WALL STREET; The problem is 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, D.C.Herman Cain's straight talk at the Value Voters Summit in Washington D.C.
Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-81568325345369900092011-10-07T18:48:00.000-07:002011-10-07T18:48:00.207-07:00October Is Pastor Appreciation MonthWho is the loneliest person in your church? It just might be your pastor.
In a recent survey, the Fuller Institute of Church Growth reported the following statistics:
· 70% of pastors surveyed had no one they considered to be a close friend.
· 80% felt that their ministries negatively affected their families.
· 75% reported a serious stress-related crisis at least once in their ministry.
· 50%Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-61842820259830553412011-09-28T22:46:00.000-07:002011-11-14T17:36:31.878-08:00Til Death Do Us Part, Or NotI have been wanting to address this issue for quite some time (actually since Nov. 2007) in response to an article posted at Time.com.
I have no intention here to rehash the entire article (You can read it here) but I think the most disturbing thing about it was the title "An Evangelical Rethink On Divorce?" That's the part that caught my attention; the idea that evangelicals can be flexibleRalph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-52574475142630317262011-09-25T19:40:00.000-07:002011-09-25T19:43:57.857-07:00180 The Movie - Help People Change Their Minds On AbortionThe ministry of Living Waters has just released the following video that has the potential to drastically change the culture’s view on abortion and to save souls. Please take the time view this important video:
HT to Defending Contending.
Please feel free to repost this. As you share this video with people, please suggest they go to www.180movie.com for additional information.Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-84185718517711540132011-09-24T19:12:00.000-07:002011-09-24T19:14:34.367-07:00The Poster Child For All BulliesThis is the picture of an Arrogant, Obnoxious, Uncouth, Deranged, Base, Disgusting, Slimy, Evil, Mean, Creepy, Sleazy, Vile, Stupid, Low-life, Potty-mouthed, Scumbag Bully.
Caution: The following video clip contains vulgar and offensive gutter language.
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I may not the brightest bulb in the pack but I am a little smarter than a fifth grader. Unlike someone else who, according to those who claim to know Him best, has an I.Q. of about 160 (mine is only 140), I have to spend a little more time to prepare before I make a public address.
It is often my privilege to read portions of Scripture in my church. And whenever I am called on to do that, Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-90685483811836867242011-09-20T22:20:00.000-07:002011-09-20T22:20:50.554-07:00I Am A Six-Pointer
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I get sick and tired of overly sensitive, eccentric (that means off-centered), “touchy feely,” mealy mouthed, politically correct Christians who attempt to lay some kind of guilt trip on any of us who would be forthright and straight up with the truth of the Gospel.
Nearly every epistle in the New Testament warns us that there are many false teachers with false doctrines in our churches. Of Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-39812038433605745442011-09-19T19:08:00.000-07:002011-09-19T19:08:00.895-07:00Taxation, Tax Refunds, And Free Market Economics Made SimpleI would like to think that most people would never tolerate our tax system if they really understood it. But we continue to engaged in dangerous liberal ideologies and class warfare over taxes and tax cuts. Maybe those who pay nothing and/or receive public assistance should not be allowed to vote.
A few years ago Neil Cavuto featured a letter from an unnamed viewer who attempted to put the wholeRalph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-4143011207030556332011-09-15T15:40:00.000-07:002011-09-15T15:40:38.717-07:00True Lies
From an article titled, 5 Scientific Reasons Why Atheists Are Wrong posted at Christwire.org.Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-84885159914710909442011-09-14T17:22:00.000-07:002011-09-14T17:22:39.264-07:00How Low Can They Go?Attack Watch is a new site where good people (liberals) can report any smears or negative press from bad people (conservatives). I joined today and reported myself. Here is the text of my report:
I am "self reporting."
My blog is located at www.notallowed2laff.blogspot.com. It contains lots of sarcastic and caustic anti-Obama criticism (including all 26 letters that I have mailed to Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-75716196684797395982011-09-11T13:25:00.000-07:002011-09-11T13:31:49.014-07:00I'm Not Into Hugging
I know, I know; The Scripture instructs us to "greet the brethren with an holy kiss" but I am perfectly content with just a simple "holy howdy."
I found this image at Angry Critter!
Angry Critter is a source for vaguely amusing pictures of animals displaying signs of anger/malcontent and featuring… (wait for it) captions, which will most likely be mean spirited and sarcastic. If you don'tRalph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-9827733435439725102011-09-01T15:23:00.000-07:002011-09-01T15:36:55.353-07:00What Should Obama Say In His Speech Next Week?For some reason, the Obama 2012 campaign has decided that I am a friend and they have asked me to help with His reelection campaign. They just don't get it. Regardless of how obnoxious, sarcastic, and downright cutting my remarks are, they continue to treat me like one of their allies.
Anyway, today on Facebook is a post inviting people to suggest what we think He should say in His speech to Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-48200915878458751242011-08-31T21:13:00.000-07:002011-08-31T21:16:45.722-07:00Predestined"I was not always a Calvinist, but I was always predestined to be one."
Eddie Eddings
From "Seven Personal Things Challenge" on Calvinistic Cartoons
Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-65705085517826077502011-08-30T18:23:00.000-07:002011-08-30T18:23:35.505-07:00If They Confiscate Your Gibson Guitar, Don't Fret It.
"Guitar control is not about guitars. It's about control."
"When they criminalize guitars, only criminals will have
guitars."
"Guitars don't make music; people make music."
"They can take my Gibson guitar when they pry it from my
cold, dead fingers."
Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-74960991542953631662011-08-22T17:28:00.000-07:002011-08-22T17:28:11.509-07:00Hey Liberals, There Aren't Enough RICH People Left To Tax! The Loons on the Left Just Don't Get It. Millionaires Go MissingIn 2007, 390,000 tax filers reported adjusted gross income of $1 million or more and paid $309 billion in taxes. In 2009, there were only 237,000 such filers, a decline of 39 percent. Almost four of 10 millionaires vanished in two years, and the total taxes they paid in 2009 declined to $178 billion, a drop of 42 percent, Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-85336135391588196242011-08-22T16:59:00.000-07:002011-08-22T16:59:51.563-07:00What GOD Has Joined Together?
From my collection of
Satirical Motivational Posters for The Circus ChurchRalph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-68377185273179039132011-08-19T22:22:00.000-07:002011-08-19T22:22:27.237-07:00Simply Amazing GraceI saw this several months ago and just found it again. This is too good!
Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-15936138773944384242011-08-19T17:14:00.000-07:002011-08-19T17:14:06.802-07:00The Best Church Policy"I have repeatedly observed that the big mistake many churches make when first seeking to establish a biblical eldership and biblical deaconate is to appoint the wrong men to office. In the end, the church is saddled with the wrong leaders and perhaps suffers years of problems such as those experienced by the church at Ephesus. Insist on biblically qualified men for church office, even if Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-83973557397588712712011-08-18T17:26:00.000-07:002011-08-18T17:26:50.654-07:00Obama Lies Because He Is A LiarThree significant historical events have been eclipsed by Obama: 1) Jimmy Carter will no longer be looked upon as the worst president in American history; 2) Richard Nixon and Bill Clinton will no longer be recognized as the greatest liars in presidential history; 3) Clinton's stain on Monica's dress, and what that did to White House in general and the office of the president specifically, Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-16126337148887678622011-08-15T18:03:00.000-07:002011-08-15T18:19:26.767-07:00I Am The ONLY Conservative I KnowI was right! I have often said that I am the only conservative I know. Sure, most of my friends and acquaintances give lip service to conservatism; they really believe they are conservatives.BUT almost all of them favor retaining their own little entitlements. They want their stuff. When their personal suckling places at the government sow are in danger of drying up, they will usually vote Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-15793962332809527092011-08-15T16:31:00.000-07:002011-08-15T16:34:42.804-07:00Japanese Tsunami Up Close and PersonalExperience the Tsunami in Japan from inside a car. This is frightening and freaky.
Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-31700775865392630292011-08-13T20:28:00.001-07:002011-08-13T20:42:59.922-07:00Danger! Watch Out For Lightning Strikes.There is something very eerie and scary about this guy's arrogant boasting.
"Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, For wisdom and might are His. And He changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and raises up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding." Daniel 2:20-21
"For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-92036891628518371432011-08-13T18:37:00.000-07:002011-08-13T18:37:24.182-07:00Business Doesn't Pay Taxes"The most dangerous myth is the demagoguery that business can be
made to pay a larger share, thus relieving the individual. Politicians preaching this are either deliberately dishonest, or economically illiterate, and either one should scare us. Business doesn't pay taxes, and who better than business to make this message known? Only people pay taxes, and people pay as consumers every tax that Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-36632863863020485682011-08-09T21:30:00.000-07:002011-08-09T21:33:04.351-07:00The Obama Reelection Campalgn Wants ME!
I’m in for 2012! Can
you believe it?
No kidding; I got a personal invitation. They want me to be an official volunteer. Wow, I'm getting a tingling thrill running up my leg.
Some of the work I may be asked to do includes recruiting
other volunteers, registering voters, or talking to my friends and neighbors
about what they hope to see from this campaign. I may even lead a canvass Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-79800366241987437742011-08-08T14:45:00.000-07:002011-10-08T14:29:53.794-07:00Is God A Conservative?God Is A Conservative;
Here’s Proof!
“A wise man’s heart directs him toward the right, but the foolish man’s heart directs him toward the left.” Ecclesiastes 10:2 NASB
The next verse explains why the ideas and actions of foolish men (those on the left) are so bizarre.
“Even when the fool walks along the road, his sense is lacking and he demonstrates to everyone that he is a fool.” Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-5291696631962562972011-08-05T18:34:00.000-07:002011-08-05T18:43:05.490-07:00THE KINGDOM
My 14 year old grandson, Nate, has just started his very own blog. I have been helping him learn how to build it, manage it and post on it. He is excited about this new project and I wanted to give him a little exposure here.
So if any of you would like to stop over and visit THE KINGDOM, I'm sure he would be pleased. And, if any of you would see fit to "follow" his blog it would be a great Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-5189284962293584952011-08-04T18:56:00.001-07:002011-08-04T18:57:58.886-07:00Hopelessness and Chump ChangeRalph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-47231528391751199102011-08-01T09:53:00.000-07:002011-08-01T20:11:09.282-07:00The Phony Budget Control Act of 2011Why is congress calling this meaningless piece of happycrap legislation "The Budget Control Act of 2011" when they HAVE NO BUDGET and NO SELF CONTROL and NO DESIRE FOR EITHER?
Just Wondered!
"At this point, my good nature has lost its way, and it can't find me."
Floyd Hays at A Conservative's Report
Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-50230612295508675932011-07-29T18:14:00.000-07:002011-07-29T18:15:28.132-07:00The Wicked Witch of the WestHey Nancy,
Now that you are no longer the Speaker of the House, how do you travel between San Fran and D. C.?
Do you still fly on Air Force Jets at our expense or do you have to use your own private broom?
Just Wondered.
Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-20582537808018236252011-07-25T21:04:00.000-07:002011-07-25T21:04:12.564-07:00Christianity Is Going To HellAnd the Shepherds are leading the way.
Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-18967088575312928422011-07-22T12:00:00.000-07:002011-07-22T12:01:08.760-07:00Everybody's Afraid Of The Government - IT'S THE TRUTH
"...until we change the tempo and the conversation from Washington,
it's not going to change. And those of us who have business
opportunities and the capital to do it are going to sit in fear of the
President. And a lot of people don't want to say that. They'll say, God,
don't be attacking Obama. Well, this is Obama's deal and it's Obama
that's responsible for this fear in America.
Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-90715282897573169022011-07-21T11:05:00.000-07:002011-07-21T14:03:02.239-07:00We Don't Need No Stinkin' Balanced Budget AmendmentJuly 21, 2011
Dear Mr. President.
I know you are under a tremendous amount of pressure these
days; seems like everything you touch turns to crap and your polling numbers are
falling faster than a lead balloon. And
now, in the middle of all your woes, there is this huge debt issue hanging over
your head and the tea party Republicans’ unwillingness to roll over on the debt
ceiling thing is Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-25687613772134265642011-07-10T07:30:00.000-07:002011-07-10T07:45:26.882-07:00Liberty Is A Well-Armed Lamb
"Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch.
Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote."
Benjamin Franklin
Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-67443264329809495262011-07-09T19:47:00.000-07:002011-07-09T19:47:00.036-07:00School Boards
"Before God created the fool,
He created the school board for practice."
Mark Twain
Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-42106280294251378072011-07-08T10:53:00.000-07:002011-07-08T11:27:53.267-07:00Mr. Obama, Please Answer These Two QuestionsJuly 8, 2011
Dear Mr. President
Who are you? After two and a half years of promises of Hope and Change, I am fearful for my country. From my perspective it has been nothing but Hype and Crap. And, regardless of how many pundits claim that you are really not a domestic enemy of this country; that you not a socialist or a Marxist, that you really are a patriot; that you really have this nationRalph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-86017926205547853222011-07-02T16:36:00.000-07:002011-07-02T16:42:09.557-07:00God Is Not An American Patriot
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Just Wondered!Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-78302398321072292502011-06-29T16:12:00.000-07:002011-06-29T18:37:27.789-07:00Altar Calls"We’ve got ten million southern Baptists who walked somebody’s aisle, and prayed somebody’s prayer and checked somebody’s card and raised their hand….we’ve got ten million of them that do not come to church. And when they face Jesus one day, at the Judgement Bar, they’re going to quote some preacher…..’Well, Pastor said if I’d come to the front…I did that. Pastor said if I prayed that Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-31285324136158184472011-06-27T21:00:00.000-07:002011-06-27T20:59:59.289-07:00Obama Declares WarBy most calculations, under the Obama administration, we are currently involved in five wars. OK, so Iraq and Afganistan were not His doing but there are those pesky little "non-war" attacks on Pakistan, Libia, and Yemen.
But that's not all. Does anyone remember the war Obama, the anti-war terrorist, waged on little babies in January, 2009 shortly after His coronation? I am reposting this Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-34677155350815540362011-06-27T16:48:00.000-07:002011-06-27T16:48:04.155-07:00Tolerance
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It'll take you decades to fix what the university screwed up in just four short years. And guess what! They get to vote!
I especially liked the part where the dimwitted coed says, "I'm a democrat because I believe every child has a right to a fair and Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612070267385431010.post-19302483053490337452011-06-27T10:04:00.000-07:002011-06-29T08:47:15.762-07:00Does God Have A Business Plan?Most Christians would agree that God has a "plan" of salvation. But when it comes to how He executes that plan, there is much disagreement.
So what is God's management style. Has He just initiated a business idea and then sat back to see how many "clients" come through the door? Or is He actively and purposfully working His plan?
There is a great post at THEOparadox that postulates that God Ralph M. Petersen-Always Right; Sometimes Wrong!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14456829104120421972noreply@blogger.com1