Yes - I know - I need to say something...sigh.

So - I've been thinking about how Paul Cain prophesied the 'spirit of Islam and communism coming together - being headquartered in Europe' - and the fact that both Iran and North Korea are actively pursuing nuclear weapons (and hate 'the West').

When do we actually start to proclaim TO the Eastern seaboard that there is imminent nuclear holocaust? I always picture that extra in the movie with the sandwich board that says 'the end is near' when I think about this.

Once I finish teaching my class (Thursday...I'm teaching NT Survey for the first time to a faithful 4 students in the night watch APP) I'm going to begin to search out the implications of Paul's prophecy in light of the above. Hopefully I can get an interview with Tony Snow of Condi to help out with my research.

Stay posted.

"Where mistakes have been made, the responsibility rests with me."
President George Bush,
January 10, 2007

One of my friends indicated that Bush admitted making a mistake in Iraq.

Honestly, I was hoping for more than the above quote.

Where have mistakes been made - what lessons were learned and applied?

When Clinton failed morally - we (meaning the church) endlessly berated and criticised. Yes, it was an abominable abuse of authority and a profound failure. "The Right" was dead-set on impeaching him.

Were the mistakes leading up to Iraq greater, lesser, or is it a matter of comparing apples to oranges? I'm not sure of any satisfactory answer - but I just was hoping for more from our President.

I truly enjoy our President, and appreciate his efforts to keep us safe, but I continue to pray and hope that the entire Republican 'system' can move more in the direction of personal accountability, humility, and away from political posturing. Especially those who declare Christ and reflect upon Him in their decisions.

Admitting you've made mistakes is difficult - but the source of great spiritual maturity when done without defending yourself - it cleanses the soul.