In the blink of an eye my attitude is changed. I was very concerned about the up coming Presidential elections. Neither candidate inspired me, although I was more clearly seeing McCain in this role. I am always discouraged by all the promises to "fix everything" when we all know that there are never easy fixes ahead. And the President can only do as much as Congress and the Senate will agree on. I think the Democrats are forgetting that they have been in control of the house lately, when they complain about the same old problems.
With the choice today of Sarah Palin I am excited and hopeful that I can walk into the voting booth and confidently place my vote. The reasons why may change as I learn more about this wife, mother, and governor. And I am not just focusing on her gender. I would also be happy with a man who held the values that she has so far displayed.
The most telling to me at this point is the fact that after having early screening of a pregnancy after 40, she and her husband did not let the disappointing news change their view of life.
Her strong anti-abortion record is so refreshing to hear. I am so weary of all the excuses made as to why pro choice is right for women. When leaders who profess to be Christian claim a pro choice view I can only wonder how they arrived at such a conclusion assuming they have read the Bible and listened when sitting in worship services. Can they really imagine Jesus saying to the woman at the well, "Your sins are forgiven, now go and if it happens again don't worry, you can get an abortion." Of course, I want to decrease the number of unwanted pregnancies! But that doesn't mean I am in favor of ending the life involved. It simply means I am in favor of encouraging lifestyle choices that do not promote the opportunity for an unwanted pregnancy.
Reading that Palin and her husband thanked God for "unspeakable joy" when their son arrived has me excited about the future and looking forward to election day.
"I am fearfully and wonderfully made." Psalm 139:14
With the choice today of Sarah Palin I am excited and hopeful that I can walk into the voting booth and confidently place my vote. The reasons why may change as I learn more about this wife, mother, and governor. And I am not just focusing on her gender. I would also be happy with a man who held the values that she has so far displayed.
The most telling to me at this point is the fact that after having early screening of a pregnancy after 40, she and her husband did not let the disappointing news change their view of life.
Her strong anti-abortion record is so refreshing to hear. I am so weary of all the excuses made as to why pro choice is right for women. When leaders who profess to be Christian claim a pro choice view I can only wonder how they arrived at such a conclusion assuming they have read the Bible and listened when sitting in worship services. Can they really imagine Jesus saying to the woman at the well, "Your sins are forgiven, now go and if it happens again don't worry, you can get an abortion." Of course, I want to decrease the number of unwanted pregnancies! But that doesn't mean I am in favor of ending the life involved. It simply means I am in favor of encouraging lifestyle choices that do not promote the opportunity for an unwanted pregnancy.
Reading that Palin and her husband thanked God for "unspeakable joy" when their son arrived has me excited about the future and looking forward to election day.
"I am fearfully and wonderfully made." Psalm 139:14
