And so, Oprah has left officially, a major network TV outlet, with a great deal of fanfare, etc, over her ‘retirement’. She is of course now going to devote her time to other ‘Media Projects’, such as her own Television Network Channel, but one cannot help but wonder, who will fill, what many feel to be, a void on afternoon TV?
I would be the first one to admit, Oprah has done a great many things, for even a greater number of people. Her rise to stardom from humble and troubled beginnings is a marvel in itself, for what she has overcome and accomplished. However, I can not help but remember, on more than one show, her sometimes outright denial of Jesus being the only way to Heaven. Some of you may even recall but a few short years ago, her ‘argument’ with some members of her audience, who were clearly Born Again Christians, about the importance of Jesus and His ‘role’ in our very salvation.
I am not here to belittle her vast accomplishments, but rather to point out, that even someone as popular as her, even someone who does ‘great works’, and even someone like her who does promote a ‘good life’ with moral values, that very person still has publicly denied Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour.
Now, before I am accused of running down Oprah, do remember as well, what were some of her most popular shows? Yes, the ones in which she gave away many “things”; material possessions, ‘Bling’ for the most part. Yes, for our consumer mentality driven North American mind-set, these were quite the shows indeed.
But, to bring up the spiritual aspect again, as popular as she is, and with all that she has done, remember, she still at the end of the day, denies Jesus as the one we all need to rely on for our eternal destination, not for a few mere objects to get that ever so brief ‘feel good’ moment.
I need not remind my fellow believers, that our often prophesied about ‘End Times’ are undoubtedly closer than most would care to admit. I am certainly not the one to draw the proverbial line in the sand for anyone to consider who we should ‘support’ or ‘follow’ here on good ol’ Planet Earth, but at the same time, should we not perhaps examine our ‘idols’, and who we ‘should’ be ultimately following as # 1?
Just…Thoughts…
Friday, 27 May 2011
Wednesday, 25 May 2011
Saturday, 21 May 2011
Rapture Anyone?
Well Folks, as I start to type this, having waited until 6:01 Eastern Time, it is apparently obvious that my wife and I have NOT been caught up and away in Mr. Harold Camping’s prediction of the Christian Rapture. While that prophesied event is something that I as a Christian do believe in, I also believe in Jesus’s words in Matthew’s Gospel, that clearly tell us, that no man knows the day or hour of this and/or Christ’s return.
Having been wrong once before, back in 1994, one would have presumed that Poor old Harold would have clued in then; he is but a mere mortal, with obviously no inside connection to the mind of Almighty Jehovah. But nope, for many a month now, Mr. Camping has been proclaiming HIS so-called spiritual math formula to whoever will listen.
Needless to say, the secular, and even some Christian, media venues have been having a field day with this ‘news’. Those of us who do follow Biblical teachings and Prophecy, do realize “The End Times” are indeed near; but to, for whatever misguided reason, we would dare peg down the precise hour of ‘The Rapture’, is at best an effort in futility. One could even dare make the statement, that to try to do such a thing, borders even on blasphemy?
As I continue to type, I have not felt any world-wide earthquake, nor are the heavens ablaze with any impending doom from above either. I do feel pity for Mr. Camping’s followers however, as in, to have followed so blindly his ‘interpretations’, and now to be the subject of ridicule. Jesus Himself warned about many a false prophet, that would foretell of things even in His name; while I am at best, feeling that maybe Mr. Camping’s intentions were possibly good, his understanding, or lack thereof, of certain key Bible verses clearly lead one to believe this was more about his ‘Spiritual Ego’, rather than his knowledge and allowing of God’s long-standing word to be followed.
Having said all of that, we still must remember, this event, and many other ‘End Times’ happenings will occur, and sooner than we may care to admit.
Just…Thoughts…
Having been wrong once before, back in 1994, one would have presumed that Poor old Harold would have clued in then; he is but a mere mortal, with obviously no inside connection to the mind of Almighty Jehovah. But nope, for many a month now, Mr. Camping has been proclaiming HIS so-called spiritual math formula to whoever will listen.
Needless to say, the secular, and even some Christian, media venues have been having a field day with this ‘news’. Those of us who do follow Biblical teachings and Prophecy, do realize “The End Times” are indeed near; but to, for whatever misguided reason, we would dare peg down the precise hour of ‘The Rapture’, is at best an effort in futility. One could even dare make the statement, that to try to do such a thing, borders even on blasphemy?
As I continue to type, I have not felt any world-wide earthquake, nor are the heavens ablaze with any impending doom from above either. I do feel pity for Mr. Camping’s followers however, as in, to have followed so blindly his ‘interpretations’, and now to be the subject of ridicule. Jesus Himself warned about many a false prophet, that would foretell of things even in His name; while I am at best, feeling that maybe Mr. Camping’s intentions were possibly good, his understanding, or lack thereof, of certain key Bible verses clearly lead one to believe this was more about his ‘Spiritual Ego’, rather than his knowledge and allowing of God’s long-standing word to be followed.
Having said all of that, we still must remember, this event, and many other ‘End Times’ happenings will occur, and sooner than we may care to admit.
Just…Thoughts…
Friday, 13 May 2011
Freaky Frantic Fabulous Fantastic Friday Feelings
So, as per the latest news reports in the entertainment world, Mr Demi Moore (Ashton silly!) will be ‘replacing’ Charlie Sheen on Two and a Half Men.
While he apparently will not be replacing the actual character Mr. Sheen portrayed, he will be a new character addition to the show; at a smaller salary as well, go figure.
Several other names had been bounced around the media moguls think tanks, but, ta da, Ashton will be ‘The Pick’.
Change is always happening in our world, and will continue to do so, but one wonders now, what will poor old Tiger Blood Charlie do now?
While the spotlight is less apparent on him lately, his ‘winning’ streak seems to be diminishing as rapidly as the flood waters are rising in the Mississippi. Perhaps Charlie may return to the big screen? Perhaps some other network will snatch him up for another project? Time will tell, but methinks Charlie is not completely down and out…yet…
If there are to be some things we should all learn from this, staying sane, having at least some morals, and kinda watching the words coming forth from one’s mouth are but a few to have one’s life on a ‘true’ winning streak.
Just…Thoughts…
Stay safe, Happy Thoughts, and Best Wishes for a Great Weekend Everyone!
www.wphb1957.wordpress.com
While he apparently will not be replacing the actual character Mr. Sheen portrayed, he will be a new character addition to the show; at a smaller salary as well, go figure.
Several other names had been bounced around the media moguls think tanks, but, ta da, Ashton will be ‘The Pick’.
Change is always happening in our world, and will continue to do so, but one wonders now, what will poor old Tiger Blood Charlie do now?
While the spotlight is less apparent on him lately, his ‘winning’ streak seems to be diminishing as rapidly as the flood waters are rising in the Mississippi. Perhaps Charlie may return to the big screen? Perhaps some other network will snatch him up for another project? Time will tell, but methinks Charlie is not completely down and out…yet…
If there are to be some things we should all learn from this, staying sane, having at least some morals, and kinda watching the words coming forth from one’s mouth are but a few to have one’s life on a ‘true’ winning streak.
Just…Thoughts…
Stay safe, Happy Thoughts, and Best Wishes for a Great Weekend Everyone!
www.wphb1957.wordpress.com
Wednesday, 11 May 2011
Monday, 9 May 2011
Monday Musings
One week ago, the world was aware of Osama’s death, and Canada was about to elect a Majority Government; How has your life changed this week in light of both of these news items?
Sunday, 8 May 2011
Bill's "Thought of the week" (May 9, 2011)
“Happy Mother’s Day!”
Yes, that phrase almost all of us are either hearing, or saying today, to Mothers, Mother-in-laws, Grandmothers, all over both near and far. For what your Mother has meant to you over the years, whether or not she is still on good ol’ Planet Earth with you, or has passed on to be with God in Heaven, is the focus of this day of Homage to our Maternal Parent.
And to say there have been some very famous Mothers over the years, ‘Eve’ included, would certainly be an enormous understatement. Mother Theresa (although not a biological Mother, in the strict sense of the word, but a great ‘Mother’ all the same) may come to mind for many, while I am sure many more are already filtering through your thoughts as you read this, including even Mary, the Mother of Jesus.
It is also perhaps fitting that within the calendar year, Mother’s Day is celebrated before Father’s Day, in that, Mothers often bring to mind images of renewal, refreshment emotionally and that life does have the various cycles we go through year to year. If you have not already taken at least the time to even give your Mother a phone call today, perhaps do so now… (I already called, got her voicemail… haha!)
Tell her you love her, and remind her of what she means to you. She is the only one you had; remember and cherish that fact always. No Mother was ever perfect, but yours was perfect for ‘you’.
Just…Thoughts…
Yes, that phrase almost all of us are either hearing, or saying today, to Mothers, Mother-in-laws, Grandmothers, all over both near and far. For what your Mother has meant to you over the years, whether or not she is still on good ol’ Planet Earth with you, or has passed on to be with God in Heaven, is the focus of this day of Homage to our Maternal Parent.
And to say there have been some very famous Mothers over the years, ‘Eve’ included, would certainly be an enormous understatement. Mother Theresa (although not a biological Mother, in the strict sense of the word, but a great ‘Mother’ all the same) may come to mind for many, while I am sure many more are already filtering through your thoughts as you read this, including even Mary, the Mother of Jesus.
It is also perhaps fitting that within the calendar year, Mother’s Day is celebrated before Father’s Day, in that, Mothers often bring to mind images of renewal, refreshment emotionally and that life does have the various cycles we go through year to year. If you have not already taken at least the time to even give your Mother a phone call today, perhaps do so now… (I already called, got her voicemail… haha!)
Tell her you love her, and remind her of what she means to you. She is the only one you had; remember and cherish that fact always. No Mother was ever perfect, but yours was perfect for ‘you’.
Just…Thoughts…
Friday, 6 May 2011
Welcome...
Hello New Readers!
This site will be a companion for my Main Blog site: www.wphb1957.wordpress.com
from which I will have my "Thought of the week" and "Will's Wild, Weird, Wacky Wednesday Wisdom" at times as well.
Feel free to comment, discuss and even debate (respectfully) the entries you will see.
God Bless Ya'll!
This site will be a companion for my Main Blog site: www.wphb1957.wordpress.com
from which I will have my "Thought of the week" and "Will's Wild, Weird, Wacky Wednesday Wisdom" at times as well.
Feel free to comment, discuss and even debate (respectfully) the entries you will see.
God Bless Ya'll!
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