tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post4185257854823698648..comments2024-03-22T14:46:37.849-04:00Comments on A Fly on Our (Chicken Coop) Wall: I'm Not a Fan of Government. Aren't I Original?Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-57348742299588454372012-10-19T15:27:49.051-04:002012-10-19T15:27:49.051-04:00Well, at least you were doing something usefull:) ...Well, at least you were doing something usefull:) Can't tick anyone off when you are simply stating that the tax system is messed up and there are better ways to help people to avoid scammers. Most can agree with that. Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-49568581260645727612012-10-19T09:52:10.001-04:002012-10-19T09:52:10.001-04:00Well said. I love that the kiddos help you volunte...Well said. I love that the kiddos help you volunteer. My mom took me as a kid and I did stupid things like staple papers for a Disability Resource company. I too believe that people should pay taxes. I may tick some people off but if people didn't get more back than they put in the deficit may not be so high. People do need help, I understand, but there are also people selling their food stamps to buy drugs so it is really hard to say where to draw the line. But a food kitchen or pantry may be the way to go. If people had to donate food or clothes instead of giving money from their paycheck they may stop evading taxesSorry kid, your mom doesn't play well with othershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05952477771842984537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-74912886819331619902012-10-18T22:51:43.474-04:002012-10-18T22:51:43.474-04:00What a great way to teach your kids to empathise w...What a great way to teach your kids to empathise with people who are worse off than them!Kellie @ Delightfully Ludicroushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18226603919012169939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-18524329540523516292012-10-18T18:07:26.359-04:002012-10-18T18:07:26.359-04:00Thank you. I completely understand being hesitant...Thank you. I completely understand being hesitant to give money. There are organizations that aren't the best at using what is given. My criteria for donating money: 1. The organization is smart with their donations, with a very high percentage actually going to helping the people they serve. 2. It isn't a fund thrown together after a large tragedy. For example, I didn't give a dime to 9/11 funds. Yes, the people suffered greatly on that day, but people suffer equally every single day without the national spotlight. I would rather give to the organizations quietly serving those in pain. Organizations that aren't pulling in millions of dollars. 3. The organization is in line with my moral beliefs. <br />Don't be afraid to donate money. But don't be afraid to be smart about it either.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-39646393554518495652012-10-18T17:52:31.939-04:002012-10-18T17:52:31.939-04:00It's true. People get all worked up, hurling ...It's true. People get all worked up, hurling insults, without ever stopping to take a look at what the other side is even saying. If more people did, perhaps they'd realize that in many ways both sides want the same things. If that is acknowledged, perhaps they could work together to get a good plan going.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-35399217846408585512012-10-18T14:36:38.969-04:002012-10-18T14:36:38.969-04:00It warms my heart seeing people doing real good fo...It warms my heart seeing people doing real good for their community instead of just talking the talk. Kudos to you and for passing these lessons to your children.Just Keepin It Real, Folks!https://www.blogger.com/profile/02691470259291755580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-29264665594545024292012-10-18T14:03:56.383-04:002012-10-18T14:03:56.383-04:00I have a hard time being charitable with money cau...I have a hard time being charitable with money cause all I have is hope that they are passing on the help. But I love that you are doing hands on charity. And reading this post made me think that hope on my part should be enough to donate money. <br />Although I know your thoughts when writing this are different but you made me think. Love your teachings to your beautiful children. Stashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17836396076018306616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-85684958398403379332012-10-18T13:21:05.569-04:002012-10-18T13:21:05.569-04:00Matthew 25:37--". . . Lord, when saw we thee ...Matthew 25:37--". . . Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee?"<br /><br />Matthew 25:40--". . .Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me."<br /><br />Good job teaching your children by example. <br /><br />Political viewpoints and/or checking account size do not define an individual's charitable acts, and, like you, I get tired of hearing blanket accusatory statements thrown back and forth. I have friends and family on both sides of the political aisle, yet all seem to truly care about the needs of others. The real disagreement concerns what role government should play in caring for the needy and how it should be set up to both provide for those who truly need and yet discourage abuse of the system. Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-78889033720974447602012-10-18T13:14:39.854-04:002012-10-18T13:14:39.854-04:00Me, too. I am having the darndest time commenting...Me, too. I am having the darndest time commenting on your blog. I've tried many times, but when I hit submit, I get a message that the site could not be found. Anyone else having this trouble that you know?Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-55123619687523697662012-10-18T13:12:57.805-04:002012-10-18T13:12:57.805-04:00Thank you!Thank you!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-17426796619726980222012-10-18T13:12:13.059-04:002012-10-18T13:12:13.059-04:00Thank you. Obviously, I would encourage you to fi...Thank you. Obviously, I would encourage you to find a place to volunteer. It will give you such hope and good feelings about people.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-85247650529020182012-10-18T13:10:43.157-04:002012-10-18T13:10:43.157-04:00It truly is. About six years ago, Lucious managed...It truly is. About six years ago, Lucious managed to raise enough money to build a community center type of building. (The Lord's Pantry used to just be held in a warehouse in which we all had to wear winter coats to work.) Now, Anna's House is able to offer tutoring, dinners on Wednesdays, and many other programs for the neighborhood.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-74494251060780517432012-10-18T12:36:13.932-04:002012-10-18T12:36:13.932-04:00I think I like you style!!!I think I like you style!!!Paula @lkg4sweetspothttp://lookingforthesweetspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-80605222460214480012012-10-18T11:46:03.357-04:002012-10-18T11:46:03.357-04:00All I gotta say is AMEN.All I gotta say is AMEN.Julia @ Mini Van Dreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388730493453724672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-69764645944358625452012-10-18T11:16:32.502-04:002012-10-18T11:16:32.502-04:00Wow! Inspiring! Love this post. I will try to find...Wow! Inspiring! Love this post. I will try to find out abt this in my local town and i want to volunteer too :) God bless you and the guy who created the Lotd's pantry.Rosdianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15251481979898809921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-49539957368797070852012-10-18T11:03:47.845-04:002012-10-18T11:03:47.845-04:00Inspiring :) Inspiring :) Dina Marie ~ A Plucky Procrastinatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05498737352749680140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-33411719772343970472012-10-18T09:56:45.959-04:002012-10-18T09:56:45.959-04:00You said it perfectly! I had never thought of it l...You said it perfectly! I had never thought of it like that and I completely agree with you. The Lord's Pantry sounds like an amazing place.Kerrihttp://ebowdeepinsomeoneelsesshit.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-2174710445343463232012-10-18T09:55:24.429-04:002012-10-18T09:55:24.429-04:00Spot on, Sister!Spot on, Sister!melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08677295427283294982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-38241658735918345572012-10-18T09:08:40.135-04:002012-10-18T09:08:40.135-04:00Well said, my friend! :)Well said, my friend! :)Mrs. Always Randomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05621796911952199649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-14324100472068271422012-10-18T08:57:24.181-04:002012-10-18T08:57:24.181-04:00WOW
Well said! you are so correct Jesus did not a...WOW<br />Well said! you are so correct Jesus did not ask us to judge, but to love and care. Good job teaching your kids! And great comment from Star, what an eye opener for the kids! Poor buttercup rude people can be so terrible!<br />Good job mama! and thank you for the reminder<br />jenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com