We often look for excuses when things don’t go our way, shifting the blame onto others instead of taking responsibility for our own choices. But excuses only grow stronger the more we feed them. This same pattern shows up when it comes to doing what’s right—we stay silent, waiting for someone else to step forward, rather than holding ourselves accountable. “What’s your excuse now?” is a challenge to stop hiding behind hesitation and a sense of true comfort in our own skin.
It was 15 years ago that 19 al-Qaeda extremists filled with hatred changed the lives and freedoms of innocent Americans. That hate destroyed nearly 3,000 lives and is still destroying lives that were connected. Many people, especially, the 1st responders are still suffering and dying due to health issues associated with being exposed to toxins saving others. Stay in prayer for the land and her people.
There is a lot to be said, but never forget that day!
It was 15 years ago that 19 al-Qaeda extremists filled with hatred changed the lives and freedoms of innocent Americans. That hate destroyed nearly 3,000 lives and is still destroying lives that were connected. Many people, especially, the 1st responders are still suffering and dying due to health issues associated with being exposed to toxins saving others. Stay in prayer for the land and her people.
There is a lot to be said, but never forget that day!
Jon
Stewart is back. The former “Daily Show” host came out of retirement to join
his old colleague, Stephen Colbert, on CBS’ “Late Show.”
He
said:
“You feel
that you’re this country’s rightful owners. There’s only one problem with that:
This country isn’t yours. You don’t own it. It never was. There is no ‘real
America.’
You
don’t own it. You don’t own patriotism, you don’t own Christianity, you sure as
hell don’t own respect for the bravery and sacrifice of military, police and
firefighters. Trust me.
I
saw a lot of people on the convention floor in Cleveland with their ‘Blue Lives
Matter’ rhetoric who either remained silent or actively fought against the 9/11
First Responders Bill reauthorization. I see you, and I see your...”