Don't "Duck" this issue

What do you believe?

As a christian I can somewhat relate to what Phil Robertson is going through after the recent interview that has Gay/Lesbian Alliances and Human Rights Activists in an uproar.  It is a slippery slope. As Christians we are called to stand firm in the truth of God's word but we live in a society where doing so would be "wrong", "hateful", and called corrupt.  The LGBT groups are comparing this to human rights and race issues of previous decades. I have a problem with that.

Because what I believe does not line up with what the world says, but does line up with what God says, I am bad. This should not be something that we as Christians should be surprised or afraid of. The Bible says this will happen.

Where do we go from here?  Perhaps it's time for you to look at what you represent, and who's team do you appear to be on? God does not want us to be hot and cold for him, and in fact he detests it. (Revelations 3:16) We are told not to deny Him. (Matthew 10:33) We are told to regard his word as truth and life as it is the food for our spirit and our life. (John 6:63; John 14:6)
I hate hate. I hate murder, I hate pain and disease and unnecessary death. I hate this world that threatens to destroy itself because it seems to think it knows better than God does.
I don't hate people. We are called to love people. Even people that hurt us. Even people that do things that are disgusting, immoral, wrong and illegal. Phil Robertson never said that he hated Gay people. Is this an issue of freedom of speech? Possibly. I am expected to tolerate the beliefs of many religions, mindsets and morals whether I agree with them or not. But when I decide to speak as a Christian, I feel I have to be tolerable. I can speak the love part, but when it comes to the gritty parts that sting, I slink back to silence. God does not call me to do that, the world has made me into this. (Hebrews 4:12)

If Phil Robertson had not said what he said about what God believes as Truth, about what the Bible says, the Word that he places as ruler and guidance and truth for his life. If he denied what the bible said and instead tried to be gentle with his words, and not offend any one, how would we feel as Christians? We might think he is fake. We might question what is real with what this family portrays. I am proud that as Christians we are rallying around him and supporting what the world says is wrong. Should we be afraid? Absolutely not.
I know how this story ends, and guess what? God wins.

Holiday Cards Free shipping and deals

If you still haven’t found the perfect holiday cards this season, Vistaprint is now offering holiday card deals in a variety of sizes and quantities! 

For a limited time, you can score 40-5x7 folded cards for $25, 50 5x7 flat cards for $25, 75 4x8 flat cards for $25, and more!

Create special holiday cards that deserve a spot on the fridge with Vistaprint’s unique designs. Whether you took a lot of family photos this season or you’re looking for holiday cards with simple messages and designs, Vistaprint has a variety of templates in order to make your cards stand out amongst the rest. Some of the 150+ new designs include a “Year in Review” template where you can share all of your big 2013 moments with friends and family. If you have a young child in the family, Vistaprint’s “Santa’s Helper” design would be a cute place to showcase fun pictures of your little one. If not, a “Make Your Days Be Furry and Bright” design ensures that your furry friends aren’t left out of your holiday cards this season.

You’ll be sending your holiday cards out before you know it, so don’t miss out—this 40 Holiday Cards for $25--with Free Shipping--offer expires on Friday, December 13th at 11:59 pm (EST)!

Cleaning and Personal Care Savings

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• $5.00 off any TWO (2) Almay Cosmetic Products
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• $2.00 off ONE box of Clairol Hair Color
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• BOGO Nivea for Men Facial Care
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Calendar, Card, Photo book Deal

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Sam's Club Open House, no membership required!

*the following is an informational post brought only to pass on a great deal/savings, Wichita City Mom received no compensation for sharing this post.

Sam’s Club Brings Value, Ease to Holiday Entertaining with Open House Event

Public Welcome at Sam’s Club for Party Tips and Tastings - Dec. 6-8

With holiday entertaining in full swing, Sam’s Club opens its doors to the public for a nationwide Holiday Open House. From Friday, Dec. 6 to Sunday, Dec. 8, all are welcome to shop Sam’s Club to discover entertaining inspirations and party-perfect tastings at an amazing value.

Open House attendees will receive the 21-page Sam’s Club Holiday Party Planning Guide, which features sample menus, recipes and shopping lists to plan any holiday event from a formal dinner for six to an office party for 10, 20, 30 or more guests. The free planning guide is available at Sam’s Club Tastes & Tips demonstration booths while supplies last.

The Holiday Open House extends to SamsClub.com, where visitors can shop the season’s most popular gifts, toys, on-trend housewares and top-brand technology. Visitors shopping SamsClub.com can purchase items without fees by entering their email address prior to checkout.

Party Planning Trend #1: The Cheese Plate

In a recent Sam’s Club/Harris Interactive survey, 81 percent of adults agreed that cheese plates or platters are a staple at holiday gatherings. Sam’s Club presents the finest collection of premium cheeses with various textures, flavor profiles and regions at 30 to 50 percent below the average price of traditional grocery stores.

With dozens of premium cheese options available at Sam’s Club, a sample cheese plate diverse in origin and texture could include:

·       USA/soft – Floralie Cranberry Cinnamon Goat Cheese, $6.98

·       Ireland/hard – Kerrygold BallyShannon Cheddar, exclusive to Sam’s Club, $5.97/ lb.

·       France/semi-soft – President 28.2 oz Brie, $8.98

·       Spain/hard – El Cortijo Manchego, $11.48

Party Planning Trend #2: Sweet Mini Surprises

Sweeten the holidays with treats that encourage merry mingling. “Individual, bite-sized desserts are trending because they allow guests to easily socialize while they sample holiday sweets,” said Eileen Fischer, bakery director at Sam’s Club. “Members can mix and match these of-the-moment miniatures with slices of more traditional desserts to appeal to a variety of tastes.”

Big flavors, small bites:

·       Artisan Fresh Cake Balls - 25 ct, $14.98, in chocolate fudge, coconut or red velvet

·       Dessert Shots – 8 ct, $11.98, individual parfaits with raspberry, dark chocolate mousse or cream cheese fillings

·       Suzy's Cheesecake Bites – 24 ct, $14.98, in New York, Turtle and Strawberry bites enrobed in white chocolate or dark chocolate

Slices of tradition:

·       Daily Chef French Silk Pie, $7.98, velvety smooth chocolate cream pie

·       Daily Chef Pumpkin Cheese Cake, $11.98, 12 slices of swirled New York and Pumpkin cheesecake flavors with fall spices and graham cracker crust;  

·       Artisan Fresh Assorted Pie Sampler, $11.98, each quarter of the pie is a different flavor - Apple, Cherry, Blueberry and Peach in one.

Not the Host? Tips for the Gracious Guest

Simple gestures can leave a lasting impression with the holiday host and keep members on the invite list for years to come. Stretch the holiday budget with gift sets and create an element of surprise with unexpected theme baskets:  

·       Starbucks Cup Gift Set, $9.98

·       Aromatique Candle Gift Set, $19.98, four in one premium candle set with individual gift boxes

·       Tazo Tea Gift Set, $19.98 with teapot and two tea cups

·       Pizza Party Gift Basket, $29.98

·       Chili Cook-Off Gift Set, $29.98

Editor’s Notes: Pricing and item availability may vary by location and in Alaska, Hawaii, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, Wisconsin, and on SamsClub.com.  Visitors may be asked to visit Member Services to receive a temporary no-fees shopping pass.

About Sam’s Club

Sam’s Club^®, a division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT), is the nation’s eighth largest retailer and a leading membership warehouse club offering savings, surprises and exclusive services to millions of members in 630 clubs across the U.S and SamsClub.com. Sam’s Club members averaged savings of 33 percent versus traditional retailers.¹ To learn more about Savings Made Simple^®, visit the Sam’s Club Newsroom, shop at SamsClub.com, and interact with Sam’s Club on Twitter and Facebook.

¹Based on estimated annualized savings on items Members purchased in select categories derived from a survey conducted in 30 U.S. markets between 2/25/2013 and 3/15/2013 comparing our regular unit prices to regular and shelf-visible sale and loyalty discount unit prices of selected non-club competitors, including but not limited to grocery stores and mass retailers but excluding Walmart^®. Local savings for individual customers vary. For more information, please send requests to the attention of Sam’s Club Member Services, 2101 SE Simple Savings Drive, Bentonville, AR 72716-0745.