Harmless crime? Not! 9-2-11 Commentary

Don’t you think something which has led to these things sex trafficking, violence against women, and long lasting effects on children and families is not a harmless crime.

Over the years, many have claimed that porn is a harmless crime. But the evidence shows that porn is harmful. It hurts women, children, families, and has made our nation more broken.

A very troubling development is that there have been zero prosecutions of illegal, hardcore adult pornography under the Obama administration. Let me say that again zero prosecutions. Thanks Attorney General Eric Holder.

What do you think.

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I’m Billy David Dickson

Why Norway 9-1-11 Commentary

When something bad happens I believe we should look at why it happened not to make excuses but to explain it and keep it from happening again don’t you agree.

The nation of Norway is a paradise on earth . That all changed when in July Norway had their own 9/11 happen. Norway is in a state of absolute, total shock in the aftermath of one of the most heartless acts of terrorism since the 9/11 attacks. The problem is the people of Norway awhile back turned away from God. They deny the doctrine of sin. An police spokesperson said this “What the world needs to understand about Norway, is that this incident represents our loss of innocence, because we’ve been a very safe country to live in until now.” She then added: “There’s been no reason to keep people in prison for life.” But there has been and always will be. It’s the three letter word called sin.

What do you think.

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I’m Billy David Dickson

My Birthday, History 8-31-11 Commentary

This is what happened today in history Aug. 31. in 1980, representatives of the communist government of Poland agreed to the demands of striking workers . In 1886 – A South Carolina earthquake killed 100 souls. In 1888 – Mary Ann Nichols is murdered. She is the first of Jack the Ripper's confirmed victims. In 1920 – The first radio news program is broadcast by 8MK in Detroit, Michigan.

On August 31, 1966 a guy named Billy David Dickson was born to William and Betty Dickson in Omaha, Nebraska. That is right I am 45 years young today.

The best birthday gift I have been given is to know the one who died for me and rose again so that by faith alone I could be justified and to know I am growing closer to him. What a birthday gift do you have that gift? What do you think.

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I’m Billy David Dickson

Media Labeling Some Things Bad 8-30-11 Commentary

Don’t you find interesting that the media will label some who do horrible things but not others who do horrible things. When somebody blows up an abortion clinic or murders an abortion doctor they are quick to call the murder a pro life radical.

Then in that Norway shooting at that youth camp much of the media called the shooter a Christian fundamentalist" but as my friend Cal Thomas posted on Twitter they don’t link followers of Islam who do bad things with the Islam faith even though Islam teaches it’s followers to hate others unlike the Christian faith. Also leaders in the pro life community or followers of Christ are quick to separate their faith and views from those who do horrible things in their name unlike followers of Islam.

What do you think.

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I’m Billy David Dickson

Treat Inmates Godly 8-29-11 Commentary

Don’t you think we should treat all human beings as made in the image of God. That is what my Bible teaches. That means everyone even those who may have done things wrong in life. Many U.S. correctional facilities do not provide air conditioning in their cell blocks, which leaves inmates with no choice but to sweat out the high temperatures during the Summer. Yes those who are in prison should be punished but we should respond the way Jesus would. Based on my understanding of the Lord and his word he wants us to treat all souls with respect even though we may not agree with the choices they have made.

Also lets not forget if it wasn't for God's grace we too could be in a prison cell because all of us are sinners according to God even if the world we live in says our sin isn’t that bad.

What do you think.

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I’m Billy David Dickson

Free Education at Private School 8-26-11 Commentary

Mt. Calvary Lutheran School will grant free tuition — a $3,130 value — to new students who enroll in kindergarten through seventh grade for the 2011-12 school year. Families are not obligated to return the year after. All that school officials ask is that the families give serious consideration to staying with the school. "We're calling it an act of faith," the head teacher said. "We're praying that they will like our school and want to come back." What a cool thing for this school to do and a great idea. As a person who believes we should pull our kids out of the government schools this does away with the excuse we don't have enough money to put our children in private schools.

What do you think.

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I’m Billy David Dickson

Trust Jesus and All Your Problems Are Gone 8-25-11 Commentary

One of the biggest lies is given too often when we tells souls the gospel of Jesus Christ. That is if you will trust Jesus as your Savior all your problems will go away.

There are a lot of books and songs and sermons and church banners that talk about “victory” and “peace” and “joy” but rare are the ones that deal with struggle and tension, hardship, and pain. But life in a fallen world includes both sides, Faith in God should not reject the bad stuff or take it away but faith helps you cope and go through the hard stuff don’t you think.

A trial will make you a better person or a bitter person. Perhaps this is why the church is growing in places where it is hard to follow God like China.

What do you think.

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I’m Billy David Dickson