Thursday, August 30, 2012 —
“1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives… ” -1 Timothy 2: 1-2.
In November, we will conclude the process of electing a president of the United States. It is a process which I do not completely understand.
In spite of that, I still approach November with confidence in the framers of the Constitution. Though the process may be complex and flawed, it is our process. No part of it was forced upon us by others.
During my life, the presidential process has produced 11 leaders, so far all men. They have represented different races and different religions. Though we held great hopes for them, they were all both saints and sinners.
We elect flawed people because there aren’t any other kind. We are still bound by civic duty to vote to the best of our ability. We are also bound by the word of God on the morning after the election to pray for the president of the United States whether he or she is the person that we voted for or not.
We are directed by scripture to honor the office even if we have reservations about the person who occupies it.
As Christians we are encouraged in like measure to pray no less for our enemies than for our friends. God commands us to do this because no man or woman should be asked by us to carry the weight of a nation and potentially the fate of the world alone.
We are asked to be merciful, so that someday when we stand before God, He too will show mercy to us.
Jim Gulledge
Misenheimer
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We are not the bad guy
This letter is for staff writer Ian Faulkner. You do not seem to think the threat from North Korea is serious. Read your history of war. I’m glad that our country takes it serious.
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Citizens need to participate in health assessment
The Stanly County Health Department is partnering with Stanly Regional Medical Center to conduct a community health assessment.
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New bill would help business
I am writing in reference to a new “open competition” auto insurance bill that was introduced in the N.C. House and Senate.
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Respect the graves
As far back as I can remember, as far back as my grandparents could remember there has always been a clump of trees located across from Centerview Church, up on the hill, on the Northeast Connector.
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Encouragement
How refreshing each week to read the article written by Doug Creamer.
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Permit me
On Sept. 4, 2012, I received a letter from Stanly Co. Office of Planning and Zoning. Thus began a string of four office visits to obtain information that could have been provided sooner.
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What is unethical?
I am writing in response to your article “Unethical Conduct leads mayor to question board’s actions.”
As a cancer survivor, I am appalled at the actions of Mayor Danny Long. -
Community comes together for child
Jan. 13, I witnessed an extraordinary event at a fundraiser for a baby at Bob’s Family Restaurant in Midland.
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Applauding the commissioners
In response to the recent article by Brian Graves regarding Clean Tech, I think that our county commissioners should be commended for their stand against Clean Tech’s offering jobs in exchange for Alcoa to be relicensed to operate the hydro dams on the Yadkin-Pee Dee.
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Budget tips
The government has a problem with the budget. Why? The Republicans and the Democrats blame one another. Why? Don’t they both spend the money? Foolishly.
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