"Government in its best state is but a necessary evil. In its worst state an intolerable one."  - Thomas Paine 

Senior Citizens in Decline 

     That is, citizens from the Great Depression and World War II era, and to some extent we their children. We can't fault our successors for your various outlooks on life. Circumstances change. Inventions invade our world. Travel from then to now is way different. Etc. 

     We seniors are not perfect.  However, we did not take:

melody out of music

price out of appearance

romance out of love

commitment out of marriage

responsibility out of parenthood

togetherness out of family

learning out of education

service out of patriotism

religion out of school 

civility out of behavior

refinement out of language

dedication out of employment

prudence out of spending

ambition out of achievement

Now, excuse me. Need to get my sleep.

 

Judgment of Believers

        Part 3 of 6

And now, dear children, continue in him, so that when he appears we may be confident and unashamed before him - 1 John 2:28

     The believer's judgment will not involve condemnation by God. 

      The word "appear" means to be revealed openly. God will examine and openly reveal, in its true reality.

For whatever is hidden is to be disclosed, and whatever is concealed is meant to be brought out into the open. - Mark 4:22

With the measure you use, it will be measured to you. - Mark 4:24 

This will take place on the day when God will judge men's secrets through Jesus Christ, as my gospel declares. - Romans 2:16 

There will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile; but glory, honor and peace for everyone who does good: first for the Jews, then for the Gentile. For God does not show favoritism. - Romans 2:9-11

But I tell you that men will have to give an account on the day of judgment for every careless they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned. - Matthew 12:36-37 

Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men, because you know that the Lord will reward everyone for whatever he does, whether he is slave or free. - Ephesians 6:7-8

Therefore, judge nothing before the appointed time; the Lord will bring to light what is hidden in darkness, and will expose the motives of men's hearts. Each will receive his praise from God. - 1 Corinthians 4:5

Part 4 coming soon

Who Said This?

     "Today's Democrat Party is controlled by an elitist cabal of warmongers obsessed with power, who are undermining our God-given rights and are terrified that people like us will make 'the wrong choice' this election."

     Was it Newt Gingrich? George Bush? Donald Trump? 

     Well, it was Tulsi Gabbard, former Democratic congresswoman, and a candidate for Democratic presidential nomination. She was also a Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve. We toss that in there.

     Today, Gabbard is an independent, "making it my mission to get other common sense, independent minded Americans to join me in leaving the Democrat Party behind."

     She says the Dems "will destroy anyone and everything to keep their grip on power. Even if it means shredding our Constitution and ripping our country apart." 

     If you appreciate this, we might continue with her remarks tomorrow. We all need to get a grip. It might be our last chance to protect our freedoms. 

     This is a fork in the road like no other. 

     Honest comparison of the 4 Trump years and the Biden-Harris years could not be more clear. This is evidence that voters seldom enjoy. Which candidate has the superior record? There is no contest, but we find ourselves in a contest none the less. 

                Jimmy

PS. If you want your country to dissolve into the one-world government, then proven records don't matter. 

 

Get the Book

     Before you vote, go to Walmart and buy a book about the achievements of Kamala Harris. 

     It won't take you long to read it. Every page is blank.

Get the Truth

     There is a politician who graduated from Yale, Magna Cum Laude. (I think that means he is smart. My sister got the same recognition, although far from Yale.) He had time to captain Yale's baseball team and batted .336 in his senior year. That would be baseball's version of Magna Cum Laude. 

     He went on to Harvard Law School, earning Juris Doctor Cum Laude. He followed that with a Reserve Naval officers commission, with various assignments, and reached the rank of lieutenant. He worked with detainees at Guantanamo Bay, then Naval Special Warfare Command Group, assigned to SEAL Team One. Off to Iran as a legal adviser. 

     Our man won the Bronze Star Medal, Navy & Marine Corp Commendation Medal, and other metals.

     Then he returned home as an assistant U.S. attorney, here in Florida, his home state. 

     You probably know we're writing about Ron Desantis, our excellent governor cum laude, who tried but could not rally the support (President) Donald Trump maintains. Okay. Not every voter knows what we just provided you. And we're not claiming he would be a better president.

     We just demonstrated the nation can choose a Candidate Cum Laude to help us through difficult times, here and abroad. Ms. Harris is qualified only to be the chuckles front "woman" while liberals who bat .336 politically determine your future and ours. 

                Jimmy (Bachler's degree) Donut

We're Back 

     We were fortunate that the hurricane drifted a little south. Arriving home last night, four adults and one dog, we already knew from neighbors that one of two trees in the front yard broke off at the base. Otherwise, there is still a bit more cleanup and returning items to their proper place. All gas stations in our vicinity are waiting for deliveries.  

     Again, we feel for others in Florida who lost just about everything. When we bugged out, we didn't know if our homes would be livable.

     So, we'll close with a few words from our Lord.

John chapter 16

v. 27  For the Father loves you, because you have loved Me, and have believed that I came from God.

v. 33  These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer. I have overcome the world.

We may or may not have something to interest you this week, depending on our ability to blog with our new tablet. Our electricity may be out for awhile. If nothing else, try to connect with Views on Monday or later. Thank you. 

One Big X

     As our fellow HOA homeowners gather food, drink, clothing and you name it - for Floridians who lost everything two weeks ago - we are gathering food, water, flashlights and you name it again. For ourselves.

     We know of no previous storms that crossed paths within two weeks. In September the worst of our 2024 storms raked our west coast from Naples to the panhandle. South to North.

     This one is speeding West to East. Our Tampa is the center of possibilities. This would be Tampa's first hurricane since 1840. There is time for its path to move north or south. We're burdened with the hope of relief, knowing that our relief will be some else's grief. 

     We write this to say, if Views by the Sea doesn't appear with a new blog on Wednesday or Thursday, you will know why.  

          Jimmy 

And Jesus said...

    Gospel of John, chapter 15, conclusion

v. 18  If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you. 

v. 20  A servant is not greater than his master. If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you. 

v. 22  If I had not come and spoken to them, they would have no sin, but now they have no excuse for their sin.

v. 23  He who hates Me hates My Father also. 

v. 24  If I had not done among them the works which no one else did, they would have no sin; but now they have seen and also hated both Me and My Father. 

v. 25  They hated Me without a cause.