night I was working on my Bible study handout planned for this upcoming Sunday. I had a CSPAN live stream up in a small screen to watch, mostly hear, President Bush's State of the Union address. Just as he was being escorted in I lost the feed from CSPAN. It was obviously overloaded and maybe their servers were going bonkers but after several attempts I switched over to radio and listened to the speech. After the first few minutes my eldest called and asked if I was watching and I told him I was working on my lesson but listening on a 
web radio station. He told me I needed to turn it on because he thought something was strange about Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, who was sitting behind the president. He said she was continuously licking her lips and blinking her eyes. I told him it was not unusual for those sitting behind the president to even nod off at times. I didn't turn it on but I did think it was a good speech, however, I am realistic enough to know that it was mostly a speech, and since it was his last state of the union before he leaves office, and it is an election year, therefore, I seriously doubt it will have much impact on our nation's agenda as we move forward.Before I lost the feed it was good to see our government on display before our na
tion and the world. We have so many issues, problems, and challenges as a people but all those branches of government filing in reminded me of what a uniquely privileged people we are. God bless America is one of our popular tunes and He has and He does even in these days of uncertainty and angst. The history of the state of the union is one that began as a written report from the president which was then read to the congress. It is said that Thomas Jefferson had such a frail voice that he could not be heard past the second or third row and that was one of the reasons he had someone else read his state of the union address.
tion and the world. We have so many issues, problems, and challenges as a people but all those branches of government filing in reminded me of what a uniquely privileged people we are. God bless America is one of our popular tunes and He has and He does even in these days of uncertainty and angst. The history of the state of the union is one that began as a written report from the president which was then read to the congress. It is said that Thomas Jefferson had such a frail voice that he could not be heard past the second or third row and that was one of the reasons he had someone else read his state of the union address.Later, Woodrow Wilson, who was a great orator in his own right, beg
an doing the speeches live and since then they have been presented pretty much like they are today with some additions here and there. I'm a sucker for these pomp and circumstance gatherings because they are historical and relevant as a testimony to this democratic experience which we are so blessed to be a part of. America with all of her blemishes, warts, and things that could be better, is still a beacon of freedom and hope to a world where far too many can only dream of such a place.
an doing the speeches live and since then they have been presented pretty much like they are today with some additions here and there. I'm a sucker for these pomp and circumstance gatherings because they are historical and relevant as a testimony to this democratic experience which we are so blessed to be a part of. America with all of her blemishes, warts, and things that could be better, is still a beacon of freedom and hope to a world where far too many can only dream of such a place.I am 
reminded of the Apostle Paul's admonition to the Church at Thessalonica, Greece, when he told them he would have them to pray for all those in power, for the governmental leaders, and those locally who exercised authority over them. Seeing President Bush made me think of how his life has changed over the past eight years and you can see the visible toll of this great responsibility in his face. In many areas I have been disappointed in his decisions and actions but I've never lost my respect for him, his office, and I continue to pray that he would seek God's direction as he leads our nation. The type of speech I heard last night was designed to establish a framework for what President Bush would like t
o be remembered for as his legacy while in office. I will tell you this. I believe the status of our country is in God's hands and I am trusting Him because He is always faithful and just in all His ways. As for Nancy Pelosi, I'll have to wait and see if she turns up in the funny papers anytime soon. Have a terrific Tuesday and may God bless. More later.........
reminded of the Apostle Paul's admonition to the Church at Thessalonica, Greece, when he told them he would have them to pray for all those in power, for the governmental leaders, and those locally who exercised authority over them. Seeing President Bush made me think of how his life has changed over the past eight years and you can see the visible toll of this great responsibility in his face. In many areas I have been disappointed in his decisions and actions but I've never lost my respect for him, his office, and I continue to pray that he would seek God's direction as he leads our nation. The type of speech I heard last night was designed to establish a framework for what President Bush would like t
o be remembered for as his legacy while in office. I will tell you this. I believe the status of our country is in God's hands and I am trusting Him because He is always faithful and just in all His ways. As for Nancy Pelosi, I'll have to wait and see if she turns up in the funny papers anytime soon. Have a terrific Tuesday and may God bless. More later.........
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