You have to see this video of little three year old Dakari singing “And I am Telling You” by Jennifer Holiday. This is really good. She sounds like she knows what she’s talking about. She definitely has a future in entertainment. Hope you enjoy.

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I’ve been seeing all of this coverage on Paris Hilton being out of jail. Who cares and why is she being such a baby about it! You would think she just received a life sentence at the state penitentiary. I know people who’ve gotten more time in prison for smaller offenses. I know I should be a little more caring and sensitive about this, but seriously? We’ll see if she’s been reformed.

Lesson Learned: Don’t drink and drive, don’t drive when your license is suspended and don’t think you’re above the law because you’re rich.

Now I know you might be wondering why I’m blogging about it. Well, I know it gets people to the site with Google searches. So there. While you’re here check out my podcast. It’s chalked full of good useful information we should all be aware of.

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Over Father’s Day I was going through some old video clips and I thought I’d share this with you all. This past Christmas I bought my son his first laptop. He was always messing with mine, so I thought he needed his own. It’s funny when he tries to mimic me and I hope he keeps it up. My mother-in-law got a picture of us on the couch working on our computers. That’s my boy!

Here’s an email I received from my brother in Christ Kyle:

1 JOHN 2:15

John writes, ‘Do not love the world.’ But what does that mean? First, let’s look at what it doesn’t mean. It doesn’t mean being so holy that you live on another planet. Loving the Lord more doesn’t mean loving those around you less; or feeling awkward around them; or losing touch with them; or not knowing how to talk to them; or getting their backs up because they’re not as ‘holy’ as you.

If ‘we have the mind of Christ’ (1 Corinthians 2:16) shouldn’t we be as attractive to a lost world as Jesus was? As the world of finance, politics, education and entertainment, etc gets more off track, we have two choices: condemn it or influence it! Become what we’re supposed to be, light! It’s the end of the game and Jesus, the Manager head coach, is calling His best players onto the field. Isaiah the prophet spoke into the lives of kings. The three Hebrew children changed the politics of Babylon. Joseph the economist saved Egypt from famine.

Yes, satan is at work taking Christ out of Christmas, prayer out of schools, and God out of government. But he won’t win, and he knows it. His strategy, however, is to convince you that he can win. He doesn’t want you to see the real battle between light and darkness. He doesn’t want you to feel a sense of urgency and personal responsibility. But the God who promised to ‘crush satan under your feet’ is raising up a generation of spirit-empowered believers who will demonstrate what it’s like to live in a different kingdom. Are you part of it?

I finally got around to seeing Blood Diamonds and it was a really good. I can see why it was nominated for an Oscar. The things that went on in Sierra Leone was horrible and it made me think about what I’d do in the same situation. The random killings, families split apart, a nation against itself. All over money and our need for more bling.

I really liked the storyline that focused on a desperate father putting his life on the line to find his son and have his family together again. I would do the same thing. That’s love at it’s highest form. The worst thing is what the RUF did to the young boys. They were brainwashing kids with no family and no hope and making them the next generation of killers. It’s hard to believe something like this happened and still may be happening in other parts of the world.

I feel blessed that my family doesn’t have to endure what they have. We have so many freedoms that we don’t appreciate and take for granted on a daily basis. From what I’ve read there’s peace, but I’m sure the problem has moved elsewhere. I say I want to help, but don’t know how. So I guess I’ll get back to my life and continue on with things as they are. Isn’t that what we all do? Frustrating isn’t it?

Sierra Leone Civil War
The Other War

I was sitting watching Star Wars Episode IV and V on HBO and wondered if the Force would prevail if they had to use gas in their ships. It took me $40 to fill up my Accord!!! How much would it cost to get the Millenium Falcon going? And let’s not even mention flying in hyperspeed!!! Luke flying all over the place willy-nilly. They’d have to gas up every 10 minutes. The movie probably wouldn’t be so good then.

Thanks to Kyle for sending this to me.

1 THESSALONIANS 4:3-4

Sex wasn’t a mistake God made when He was a bit distracted! God doesn’t want to wipe out your desire for some love - but He wants you to enjoy it the way He designed it. You see, when we don’t understand God’s original intent for sex, things go pear shaped! Saying ‘I’m reserving sex for marriage’ tends to drop a few jaws and leave you in the kitchen at a few parties. So what! Despite what you see in the movies and mags, when there’s physical intimacy without true commitment, count on it - ; somebody’s going to get hurt. You need to check out God’s Word, talk to your youth leader, be honest with yourself and make up your mind. And you need to do it now, you need to know where to draw the line before you get to the party/meeting place and start checking out that special someone -because then you’ve waited too late, your feelings will take control!

We all struggle at times with our sexuality, particularly in today’s culture. Sex is such a deep part of us. And guilt about sex has a way of making us feel separated from God like nothing else. So in order to determine your values and set some ground rules, you need to vow before God, ‘I’m not going to allow my impulses to dictate to me, or sin to separate me from You. I choose to keep Your standards, to rely on Your Spirit to give me strength day by day;. and if I do sin, to seek Your forgiveness, get back up and move closer to You.’ Count on it; - that’s a prayer God will answer!

Director: Chris Miller Co-Director: Raman Hui
Starring: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, Antonio Banderas, Justin Timberlake

Shrek, Donkey, Fiona, and Puss in Boots are back for a third outing but this time around the laughs are few and the plot is somewhat hazy. The original debuted six years ago and pretty much took every pot shot possible at the studio Walt Disney. The jokes were original and it was a breath of fresh air. Shrek 2 debuted in 2004 and to my surprise was just as amusing and creative as the original (if not better). It went on to become one of the highest domestic grossing films of all times (third only to Titanic and the original Star Wars).

Shrek and Fiona return to Far Far Away because Fiona’s father is dying. Shrek and Donkey have the complex task of finding Arthur, who is next in line to become king. This sets up another journey for Shrek, Donkey, and Puss in Boots and that’s when Shrek 3 is at its best because the chemistry between these characters is dynamic. Donkey and Puss in Boots are still the scene stealers of the movie and you will leave the film wanting more of the side kicks.
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Director: Sam Raimi
Starring: Tobey Mcguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Thomas Haden Church, Topher Grace, Dallas Bryce Howard

Everyone’s friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is back and he has his hands full in the third adaptation of the popular comic book. In addition to moonlighting at Spider-Man, Peter Park must juggle college life, freelance photographer, his Aunt May, and his relationship with Mary Jane Watson. That’s a balancing act even Spider-Man can’t juggle and his life as he knows it, soon begins to unravel. Flash back to end of Spider-Man 2; Peter and Mary Jane are finally together but Peter must leave because Spider-Man is needed. Remember Mary Jane’s facial expression as she looks out the window at Spider-Man swinging away. It was not a look of happiness, but more along the lines of disappointment. She had to come to grips that this was the life that awaits if she wanted to be with Peter. It was a foreshadowing of things to come and that’s exactly where Spider-Man 3 picks up.
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I recently went to feed the homeless with my church in Downtown Dallas and posted about it at my podcast blog. I thought it was important to post it here because the homeless situation is out of hand. We’re the richest country in the world and comsume most of the world’s resources. Why can’t we solve a problem like poverty in America?

What is it going to take for people to come to the notion that there people in the United States that need aid also? I’m all for saving the world, but sometimes I feel we need to take care of home first. Check out the post and let me know what you think.