Mr. Cop: Kill Them With Kindness!

"Would you please not walk in the middle of the street." "How are you tonight?" "May I please see some ID?" "Kind of chilly tonight, aren't you glad we have some good jackets?" "Are you looking forward to the holidays?" "Are you on your way home? Would you like a ride?" "I do hope you are not upset about something." "Please be courteous to me. I'm courteous to you. I just want to ask you a few questions. I don't want to take up too much of your time." There is much more. I am of the persuasion that a COP is a "Counselor On Patrol."

(Above All) Real Children

The human race is still civilized. I realize that there are those who do not agree with that statement. But I truly believe that we do not conduct ourselves as lower animals. All of us are ignorant of many things. But often times, children do not realize that they are ignorant. In their innocence, they evaluate things with the honesty that they have at their disposal, and it is a great deal of honesty. Children learn things in public schools that do not necessarily benefit them. For many years, I have believed that the family, government, public schools and religion should be in agreement regarding values. I do not believe that way any more because government and public schools are beginning to embrace a value system that is contrary to the best interests of the family. "Real mothers," will teach their children what is really important. Nurses do not necessarily have the same role that they had 100 years ago. Perhaps the role of a "real nanny" or a "real grandma" is applicable here. Yes, I am aware that children can be deceived. Nevertheless, there is something within an innocent child that protects him/her, and declares to that child: "Something is not right here, I don't like this. I would like something that is better for me." This old quote by C. S. Lewis touches the matter.

"Hitherto the plans of the educationalists have achieved very little of what they attempted, and indeed we may well thank the beneficent obstinacy of real mothers, real nurses, and (above all) real children for preserving the human race in such sanity as it still possesses."

Ended Friendships

It does not need to be ugly. It just needs to be done. Certain friendships are boring or a waste of time. Sometimes "friends" like to be with you because you are fun to be with. But there is no respect. And because you are fun to be with, this makes your "friend" insanely jealous, because your so-called "friend" is not fun to be with. Some friends think that they are superior to you, therefore, they like to continue the friendship in order to feel good about themselves. Sometimes a "friend" is intelligent but has been unable to cash in on his/her intelligence due to the lack of people skills. Therefore, your "friend's" intelligence turns into wit and then starts degrading into sarcasm and finally into verbal abuse. That is when it is time to bail from that so-called "friendship."

"Sometimes you have to give up on a friendship, not because you do not care about the person, but because the person just does not care about you." (anon.)

The Main Religion Of Brazil

The reason I did some research on this topic is because Brazil is well known for the "Carnaval" celebration. There is a great deal of debauchery going on during this celebration, and it is a religious celebration. Syncretic or "blended" religions are a contradiction to me. Either we serve the God of the Bible or we don't. The best "blend" known to the human race is Jesus Christ. He is 100% God and 100% human. He did this for a purpose. His ways and thoughts are higher than ours. God is love, therefore His plans are motivated by love. God is perfect, and everything He does is perfect. We are neither love nor perfect. However, He invites us to participate of His nature. And this does not include dancing nearly naked in the street. RD

"There is no official religion, but since about three fourths of Brazilians describe themselves as Roman Catholic and Christian, Brazil has the largest Catholic population in the world. It is estimated, however, that only about two in three rural Brazilian Catholics practice their religion, and in cities only 10 to 15 percent do. As in other parts of the world, some Brazilians are agnostic (uncertain of religious beliefs), and more than 7 percent describe themselves as nonreligious or as atheist (not believing in any gods or spirits). Protestantism, notably Pentecostalism, has grown to include more than 15 percent of the people. Many Brazilians embrace Umbanda (0.2%), Candomblé, and other syncretic (blended) religions that seem to combine elements of Catholicism, West African religions, and even Amerindian religions."
(The Student Encyclopedia)

My Letter To The Washington Post

Last Friday, for the first time in the history of the United States, Muslims held a religious service in the Washington National Cathedral. Supposedly, it was to show respect to both Islam and Christianity. The nature of worship does not work this way. This was my response to the Washington Post who posted the article that discussed the event.

"This was not a Christian religious service, nor a Muslim one. It was a political event with the emphasis being political correctness. Christians find themselves in an awkward position. If they are not careful, and if they get too hasty, they may find themselves locked out of the Washington National Cathedral. Muslims and Christians cannot worship together. If Jesus Christ is not honored, if He is not worshiped as the almighty God manifest in the flesh, if the Word of God is not presented, then why bother to have a worship service? I am perfectly aware of freedom of religion in our great nation. However, Christians everywhere teach and believe that Jesus Christ is God. This is in direct contradistinction to any faith that excludes this truth. Please be informed: The whole issue is about Jesus Christ, His Word and His teachings. And yes, I include the Old Testament. Remember, Jesus Christ is God. He is the eternal God. His name was secret. It was revealed in Bethlehem, just as the Prophet Micah said it would be. The Koran is not the Word of God. This issue is much too important to be tainted by political correctness. There is much more."

10 Favorite Quotes

1. “The best thing about the future is that it comes only one day at a time.” Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)
2. “Life is a series of experiences, each of which makes us bigger, even though it is hard to realize this. For the world was built to develop character, and we must learn that the setbacks and griefs which we endure help us in our marching onward.” Henry Ford (1863-1947)
3. “Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.” Mother Teresa (1910-1997)
4. “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” Winston Churchill (1874-1965)
5. “A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.” Nelson Mandela (1918 - 2013)
6. “Leaders aren’t born, they are made. They are made by hard effort, which is the price which all of us must pay to achieve any goal which is worthwhile.” Vince Lombardi (1913-1970)
7. “Worry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble.” George Washington (1732-1799)
8. “We gain strength, and courage, and confidence by each experience in which we really stop to look fear in the face…we must do that which we think we cannot.” Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962)
9. “A man is but the product of his thoughts. What he thinks, he becomes.” Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948)
10. “The ideals which have lighted my way, and time after time have given me new courage to face life cheerfully, have been kindness, beauty, and truth.” Albert Einstein (1879-1955)













































ss lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort.” Franklin Roosevelt (1882-1945) 12. “Constant kindness can accomplish much. As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust and hostility to evaporate.” Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965) 13. “I believe the unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality.” Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968) 14. “Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experiences of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired and success achieved.” Helen Keller (1880-1968)

Brittany Maynard

When I learned that 29 year old Brittany Maynard, who was dying from brain cancer, legally took her own life, I commented to the news outlet that posted the article. The following is the letter I wrote. "These are definitely tough decisions to make. I was/am not in her shoes. I do/will not judge her. Life and death issues are so serious that we truly need to take a somber look at what we are doing. Death is a reality and there is no escaping it. A combat soldier, police officer, firefighter or anyone else who willingly enters a situation that is clearly dangerous to life and limb may be considered a true hero. Was this young woman a hero? I doubt that she considered herself one. She was a seriously ill, determined person who made a decision and carried it out. The big question, then, for us is: Would we do the same thing if we were in that situation? I know, most would say: “I’ll make that decision when I am confronted with that situation.” What will motivate the decision? Just sickness? Well……yes. But there is more to it than that."

The Real Gentry

Now.......let me take it to the highest level: Humility, coupled with faith in God, due to knowledge of His Word, taken to Him in prayer will guide us to levels that we have not even imagined. God answers prayer. In fact every soccer game, regardless of where it is played.....should begin with prayer. "In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths." Him....He? Yes. His name is Jesus. He is the King of kings. He is the Lord of Lords. (there is only one Lord) He is the Almighty. He is the only one you need to pray to. Pray to Him and your covered. "For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power." (Col. 2:9) "Complete in Him?" "Head of all principality and power?" Is that for real? Yes. And it has worked for me. I am not going back to the "non-gentry." My Father is a King. And not only a King, He is the "King of kings." When the time comes I will be moving to a very special neighborhood. I will be with my King in glory. It is not time yet. There is much work to do. My King's name is Jesus, and there is no higher name. "That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow of the things in heaven and the things in earth and the things under the earth, and that every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father." Check it out for yourself: no need to lie. (Philippians 2:10 and 11) There is much more. Jesus is Lord. He is the greatest gift to the human race, and yes...."every knee SHOULD bow" to Him. He is Worthy.