Have they finally found a Weapon of Mass Destruction in Iraq

They have been searching in Iraq for the past nine years, 10 months and 15 days.
Today, the hard work finally paid off as soldiers found one of those elusive ‘weapons of mass destruction’ that Saddam Hussein was supposed to have been hiding.
But from the looks of the rocket, it would appear unlikely it could be deployed anywhere in 45 minutes, let alone be fired at the UK, as a certain dossier led us to believe.
The bomb is thought to have been buried by Saddam Hussein's regime before the UK and U.S. invasion of Iraq started in 2003.
Iraqi guards were as surprised as the rest of us to discover the 'missile' during an operation in Baghdad's Abu Ghraib suburb.
It is not yet known whether the seven-metre rocket is armed with a warhead.

What to get her for Valentine's Day!

I couldn't figure out what to get my wife for Valentine's Day until I ran into this site. I then quickly realized that for $20 I would be doing good for sure. What woman doesn't like Chocolate Covered Strawberries? If by chance yours doesn't then they also have well priced Cookies, Flowers, and Bears. So check it out and tell me what you think.

Acoustic Rock for Haiti

Local artists are all coming together for one night of music to support Haiti.
All proceeds from this event will go to Convoy of Hope: Haiti Disaster Relief.
Click here for more info.

Quaker Oats CAP'N CRUNCH'S "OOPS ALL BERRIES" IS BACK

....and I am announcing it! I have been in communication with Quaker Oats for over a year now and they have been nothing but helpful. As some of my regular readers may know I have been closely following the OOPS ALL BERRIES cereal for over a year now. So the details! The product started shipping from Quaker Oats distribution centers to retailers warehouses this week and is scheduled to be on shelf starting after the first of the year. Wal-Mart and Target will be caring it nationally (Target will get full distribution in February) and in select grocery chains. This is once again a Limited Edition Special Pack and will be in stock until it runs out. For some retailers that could be within a few weeks, for others that will be a few months.

After talking with Quaker's Breakfast Marketing team they mentioned that they will determine if they continue this cereal by the response of this release. So I encourage you to leave comments here and on the Facebook Group I have created and by going out and buying this cereal. Who knows if the response is overwhelming maybe it will become a seasonal thing.

Here is the Facebook Group for you to join and show your support of Oops All Berries. I have also created a Twitter account. So for now on when you mention this cereal put @oopsallberries

Veterans With A Future

In my recent trip to Springfield, Mo I meet with Scott McChrystal and a few other great guys and we have decided to officially launch Veterans With A Future!
This is our Mission Statement: To build a network of prayer and support that empowers our veterans, military people and their families through the local church.
What does that mean you might ask?
Well are building a VFW for the church if you will. Our desire is to have all AG churches,at first, have a Veterans With A Future in their church. For more info keep a close eye on our Facebook Veterans With A Future page.

How to help your veterans.

I recently attended a conference at Valley Forge Christian College with hopes of discovering more ways to help our nations heros. I returned with this list of ideas:


1. Don't give hand outs to the veterans. Give a hand up! The most compassionate thing you can do is to help them use their God-given abilities to work and to take care of their own needs.

2. Reach out to the Veterans families.

3. Give them a Mission. (something to accomplish) Veterans like to have a mission to accomplish. Find something either in the church or community for them to do in their skill set.

4. Get Veterans together and have a roundtable discussion. Give them opportunities to share their experiences, to include those in combat.

5. Get your children and youth involved. One example would be to have your youth students interview a veteran to get to know him/her more.

6. Just be there for the Veteran and their family. Make yourself open to your veterans as much as possible, whether it be babysit for the family or offer to mow there yard while the soldier is deployed.

7. Thank them!

What would happen if we spent some time doing just one of these.

I'm going to be a Dad!

About 6 months ago I struggled with the idea of bringing a child into this world. I asked myself am I ready financially, academically, and healthy enough. I wondered if I could raise a child, go to school, work, and battle my PTSD. So I just handed it all over to God and let him take charge. Jackie and I went to our first Dr.'s appointment last week and I am happy to announce that they are saying everything seems to be going as it should be. Please pray for Jackie as she has been sick alot lately and needs strength. I will be updating my blog with news on the baby as soon as it comes in. I am contemplating starting a baby blog but not for sure if it would have enough views to be worth my time, but rest assured to know I will keep everyone up to date.