Baby Times in FL!!! The saga Continues....

Here are some additional photos from our baby time!

Enjoy! We sure did!

Duane

Baby Times in FL!!!

Well today marked our first full day.

We tickled our toes in the water of the Gulf, went for a walk, had baths and got ready to meet up with all the Mosley clan we could find! We had dinner at Nida's in Niceville, FL.

The food was delicious, and the room was a rockin! I don't have an exact count, of all in attendance at dinner, but we definitely made a presence in the little restaurant.

Here are some photos from today.

Duane

Even the Birds are Snow-bound!!!

Yep! We got snow here in MN!

I'm planning to bring "Meals on Wheels" to the bird house, as they are unable to get out.

Dad J

Minnesota Snow Storm...3/1/2007

Here are some photos from today.

While we have been short on precipitation this year, I'm guessing last weekend's snow and now this will help us reclaim some much needed moisture.

Our winter storm warning extends through Friday 3/2/07 6:00 PM.

No wonder why we are a "healthy stock" here in MN!

Sarah & Nathanael, Meggan & Bryan.... "looking forward to your coming to MN"!

I may need some help shoveling and digging out as I get older!!!!

Love you all,

Dad J

Amazing... "Amazing Grace" ....the movie

Well, we were successful in our second attempt to see this film, this weekend.

Sandra & I were able to get in to the matinee on Saturday. We thoroughly enjoyed the film.

We both offer it two thumbs up!

While it is not; a fast paced, thriller or action film... it conveys truths and cause to be proactive in the area of faith & action.

This screen capture, from when William Wilberforce visits the now blind John Newton.

John Newton was, by his own admission, a reprobate and Capt. of a "slave ship".
He was met by Christ, (not too unlike how Saul was met on the road to Damascus).
John Newton too, was changed forever.
He became a pastor of a church in England where he met Wilberforce in his early years.

It was in Newton's later years, failing health and suffering with blindness, that he challenged William Wilberforce to persevere in his quest to abolish the slave trade.

The quote from the movie that hit me most was... "I once was blind, but now I see..."

I found myself, more than once, with my heart in my throat. The scenes were gripping and provided the resolution in my heart, to persevere in this present day!

The evils of the slave trade of 200 years ago, in many ways relate the questions of today.
I.E. Human Trafficking, Abortion on demand, religious persecution and more!

We all need to see this film... to be challenged to consider how we need to be more involved, and how we cannot turn a blind eye to injustice and most importantly..."to not give up"!

Here again it the link to the movies website: http://www.amazinggracemovie.com/

Please view the trailer. And PLEASE!, go see it!

Be Blessed, be Encouraged, and be Motivated for action!

In HIS Love,

Duane


P.S. Sandra & I will again see this film on the big screen...and be first in line to purchase the DVD upon it's release!

Amazing Grace... the movie

For more information on this movie, please visit my other blog.
http://www.therightchoices.blogspot.com


There is a movie opening this weekend across America, that we all need to see!


Below is a screen capture, and a link to the movies' web site where you can view the trailer.

http://www.amazinggracemovie.com/

Out of the mouths of babies!

Dear All,

You have to see and hear this from Sarah & Nathanael's blog.

http://www.sunlesssea.com/weblog/archives/2007/02/20/1165

It is a YouTube video of Evelyn. It is Priceless!

Duane

Whether or not... Here's the weather!

Yesterday in Mpls., we had highs near 50 degrees.

We look forward to joining the Floridians and Californians in a warmer climate soon.

You'd think with all the global warming talk, that shouldn't be hard.

Here is a screen capture from my home page.

In that were planning to meet in FL., the weather appears to be somewhat warmer!

Dad J

Valetines Day Insights

I rec'd this today from a fellow blogger at his site.
http://www.freedomdogs.com

I submit it to you, below.With Love, this Valentines Day!

Duane

Amazing Grace

Dear All,

Releasing in theaters across the country The weekend of February 23-25, is a movie based on the life and passion of William Wilberforce.

The move is titled Amazing Grace.

Here is a link to the offical site. http://www.amazinggracemovie.com/

And a screen capture from the site.

Sherri Martin of TheVanguard.org (http://www.TheVanguard.org) saw it at a pre-screening.

Here is her review.

"Last week, we were blessed to see a private screening of the movie, AMAZING GRACE. It is the story of William Wilberforce. A fantastic story, you MUST GO SEE IT. ... John Newton is also highlighted in the movie as a great influence in Wilberforce's life. ...A Must See!"

Blessings,

Duane

Chili Dinner in the "Chilly North"!

Last evening Sandra & I attended the 15th Annual Chili Dinner for our senate district (MN SD63).

You can read all about it here. http://www.sd63.org/chili.htm
The evening was to hear from bloggers in the area, and of their endeavors.

Below is a pasted excerpt from http://www.FreedomDogs.com

I also got to meet many good people last night, one of which has his own blog who ought to contact the elder about getting on the MOB blogroll—Duane Jones runs a conservative site with a strong Christian focus called the Right Choices. Duane pointed me to a new answer to MoveOn.Org called The Vanguard started by Rod Martin. Jerry Corsi recently joined TheVanguard.org as Chief Political Analyst.

You can read the entire post here: http://www.freedomdogs.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=1537

I feel like Steve Martin in the movie, The Jerk. Where he states... "Navin P. Johnson...I'm finally somebody!"

I guess it doesn't take too much to get me excited!
Oh well, I thought you might enjoy it as well.

And now, back to the hunt!

Duane

Global Warming + "News from the Weird"

I had to laugh today.

Minneapolis temperature is -6F with windchill temps in the minus 20-30 degree range. Forecast is for extended below zero readings for the next several days.

While reading headlines on my Yahoo! home page. I came across this......







Well, it seems to me, all of the scientists and environmentalists who are predicting this global warming trend aren't living in MN!



In fact, even the groundhog in Pennsylvania is calling for an early spring too!

The whole story here: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070202/ap_on_fe_st/groundhog_day_3

If the world is truly "warming"... wouldn't that mean an early spring is inevitable... even if our furry friend Phil in PA, didn't see his shadow?

Now, I may well be a bit naive and self-serving here, but I would welcome a little warming right about now!

Duane

Jerry Corsi joins TheVanguard.org

Please read this article on TheVanguard.org's website.

Here is the link: http://www.thevanguard.org/thevanguard/news_releases/070123_corsi.shtml

The momentum is building, and the key players are all showing up to "play ball"!

I welcome your comments and thoughts!

Duane

MoveOn.org....MOVE OVER!!!!

On the left side of my blog you'll find a column of links to websites and blogs that I visit and enjoy.

This past week I visited http://www.thevanguard.org/ & also Rod Martin's blog.

I went there to see if our friend, Rod Martin had posted, on an issue that is currently in Washington, D.C. and was eager to know his thoughts on the issue.

Rod is well informed, well educated, .....and well ....."I didn't even know half of it!"

Read on, so you too - can be informed!
The lead article was a feature article on Human Events website, about TheVanguard.org and it's founder, Rod Martin.

Here is the link to the article on their site. http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=19004

Again, I would encourage you to read this article!

We truly are living in a global society, where information and thoughts are distributed in record time.
We need to be proactive, we need to be utilizing the technologies of our ever changing world, to advance the causes of things that do not change, and yes, even the eternal!

Duane

"Christians" in media!

We recieved today, a link to this website from Meggan & Bryan.
http://www.kirkcameron.com/

Kirk Cameron is very much involved in impacting society with the truth of the gospel.
If you navigate thru his site you will learn of him, his history in the entertainment industry, his family, his heritage and his present ministry.
Meg & Bry attend the same church that Kirk & his family also attend.
There is a link on our blog tht will bring you to the site of...."Way of the Master".

Please do take the time to visit the site, linger awhile, listen to and view the video clips. And most importantly.... ask yourself the hard questions!

Duane

"The President's Plan"

Today marks Day 1, of the plan President Bush laid out last evening.
The plan is one of "forward thinking" as to how to progress in Iraq.

While I have not "been there" or "done that" myself... I have heard personally from a gentleman who lives in Iraq, in fact, central Bagdad. He is very thankful for the U.S. and the involvement we have had in his country.

As I said to a friend today, the very fact of the huge voter turnout in the Iraqi elections, show that they want change, and need change!

My prayer is that they will seek change.

Actually and more importantly, that they will seek and find Christ.
For only He, can and will, provide the true change that is needed!

These are perilous times in which we live.

Pray that He, (our Lord Christ) will be exalted!

Duane

New Photos from MN

A blessed time was had by all!

New Years Eve snowfall in MN

Love GrandDad Jones

Farewell to the Floridians

Today marked the end of the Mosley's time with us in MN.

We had a delightful time with them, though short it was!

Sandra & I enjoyed all the baby time with them, and we will miss it greatly.

The babies sure grow up quickly! It was so cute to hear Evelyn's emerging vocabulary.

Here is the parting photo at the airport.

"Journey Mercies" to them, and blessings to Mike, Julie and family as they celebrate with them tomorrow in FL.

GrandDad Jones

"I'm Dreaming of a White CHRISTmas!...."

Bry & Nathanael....It's Here!

Wishing you both were here too! But you will be soon!

Love,

Dad J