WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?

Greetings once again from my desk.
Spring arrives in less than a week, but here in Colorado we are still in for more snow, through the month of April. However the severe cold will be lessened. I've always welcomed Spring since a small tot. Whatever is your greatest venue, it's a time that welcomes many more activities out of doors. Mine is hopping on the Harley for a nice reprieve. Watching and cultivating the new sprouts and flowers peeking through the frost and snow. However, early spring you will have to take great diligence in watching those areas where they spread the sand, some slick spot may still be there in shaded areas. Toady I have an appointment to renew my Driver Licenses for another five years, WOW!
If you have been watching the news for the past month or so, you know that Colorado has made National headlines. Washington appears, it has a right to stick their noses in our business! With no actual sense what is happening, or how to fix it! Gun control, Civil Unions, Health Care, College Tuition, Immigration, Adultery and many more, so far over 350 bills have passed through the chambers and sent to the Governor's desk for his signatures. I don't know about you, but I have vehemently protested some of these issues with faxes, emails and phone calls to the particular legislators and the Governor. Many of the hearings in the committees in the House & Senate Chambers have been standing room only. Only to the disgrace of our voices not being heard. It's as tough the Heading to this post is all that concerns the folks at the Capitol?! It seems even close friends have adopted that same MO?????
Times are changing folks! I'm disgusted, even alarmed, at they way a great majority of folks are handling matters. It appears that a wayward agenda is creeping into the minds of this country, from Washington down to the local church. And we write it off as a cultural change we have to go along with!
I guess I'm too old fashioned to go along with that frame of mind and call it progress. I guess we hate to be singled out as a terrorist, moron or zealot????? Too many folks are leaving virtue, common sense, faith behind to be self serving! In a nut shell, more and more folks are disregarding the BIBLE as just another book filled with myths. The fervency and conviction have gone the way of Political Correctness, & Replacement Theology. We have so many easy to read so called Bibles, little conviction remains!!!!!!!! Theoretically, a greater number of folks aren't prepared to face the end times, physically, emotionally or spiritually! If I read correctly, we are in for a rough ride. It's time to get back to basics!
Enough said for this post. My heart is very heavy and concerned. We may loose our God given FREEDOMS and rights, if we as Americans don't stand up for what's right, change our thinking. NOW! Quit being a pacifistic with a "it's okay" attitude. We're being undermined and a sink hole is pending!!!

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R - Paul Reimer, Former Candidate
State House of Representatives bootsreimer.blogspot.com
720-238-1539 cell
cbpr842@q.com

EYE U NO B BUSY?

 The morning 02/23/13 started out as a Hum Drum morning! Ate my one piece, incidentally last piece too, homemade banana nut bread with the usual cup of joe, followed by reading articles in Charles Stanley's monthly periodical. Yes, I read Baptist articles too! The article that struck my heart was A testimony from the guy with no arms and no legs. I've seen this numerous times, even on YouTube! Somehow, it struck me in a different way this morning, personally, I might add! I have arms and legs, but what do I do with what I have? Donnie, A friend of mine, called me this morning to thank me for advising him to stop the statins! Was that a coincident? Back to NICK VUJICIC! He has touched millions in 23 countries, with his testimony. What am I doing with mine? Oh yeah, I might have touched a few? However there is greater potential that has not been harnessed yet! Few have heard my testimony! But that's not the point! Locked deep inside is a desire to TEACH, I have that God give talent and that discipline is not being met anywhere to my knowledge! I shared a lot on the campaign trail, I've shared 23 - 30 years with the motorcycling world, and I’ve spent 2 years in the Evangelistic field, 2 years in a Pastorate. And yet my desire is unfulfilled! I've earnestly prayed for years, for God to open doors, give me a vision. This morning during my daily devotions; Job 2:1&2 -1:7 & 40:7&10, opened my eyes as NEVER BEFORE! The doors have ALWAYS been open! I have allowed distractions to keep me from facilitating what I've always wanted / had the ability to do!
    As a beginning; I have opened my doors to a HOME CELL TEACHING GROUP. This is NOT a Bible study or church!!!! This is for Believers and Un-believers alike! Many have never been taught the essence what makes one BELIEVE, WHY & HOW?! What do you believe and why? It even goes as far as to say; Why are you a REPUBLICAN or a DEMOCRAT? Sinner or Saint? Okay back to MY mission!! Would you allow me to TEACH you some BASICS, what Schools, Colleges, Churches, Civics, Economics have never taught? You might say at this point, "What makes you so special & self-serving to be able to approach such a subject?" You will have to come to the Thursday evening's fellowship, to learn & see for yourself! Come casual & prepared to LEARN! I'll guarantee you, you will walk away blessed as NEVER before!
-- R - Paul Reimer, Former Candidate
State House of Representatives
bootsreimer.blogspot.com

New Small Group Meeting

  Let me first of all express my gratitude for all my faithful readers. Secondly, I apologize for my lack & inept posting on time. I’ve been under the weather for the past three weeks and still fighting to remain civil & semi-active. Apparently, this is the bug that has touched thousands across the country? I'm on the mend!

                Most of my readers have been aware of my campaign for the State House Legislative branch, that I did not achieve being the VICTORY There is a very BITTERSWEET feeling / emptiness in my life. However, at the onset I declared publicly, that if it was God’s will I would WIN! Apparently, it was not God’s will! I have accepted that to a degree, only to realize that I can do as much by grass roots work on the outside as the inside. I may not be able to cast a deciding vote on the floor, set in a Committee, however; I am able to muster sufficient voices  & backing to give a persuasive voice in most  hearings. Being and Advocate advising folks who don’t keep track of those things. I am conscientiously & adamantly following the Legislative processes; namely bills, calendar, committee hearings, First & Second Readings, including floor votes.  Writing letters etc. In my campaign I met a number of Legislators, and through Face Book and other Social venues, I am meeting scores of other Legislators, like-minded folks, who keep me informed and strive to serve the same goals as myself! Or vice versa! It helps to have others on board with a greater knowledge of research than I do. With that being said, much can be accomplished. Don’t underestimate the voice of the people!!

                I’ve pondered many subjects for posting, and we’ll get there one post at a time. If you have suggestions or comments, I’d like to hear them.  As an important note, that came about this morning, Via a phone conversation with a friend. I have decided to step out in FAITH and begin a long awaited journey.

                I am opening my home [Commerce City – Greater Denver area] for a NEW TEACHING CELL GROUP! Beginning next Thursday evening 7 pm [2/21]. This is not your typical cell group! It is NOT a church or Bible study!!!  However; it will be entwined with Scripture helps. The scope will entertain subjects relevant to today’s living; Cultural events ~ Financial ~ Government issues, both here & abroad ~ Support ~ Civil ~ Family. Renowned Professional speakers may speak, from week to week, on diversified subjects. Too many folks are hurting and don’t know where to go. Many churches are not supplying any help, and most folks will not go! People are looking for ANSWERS!!. This will be a very casual unintimidating setting. I am encouraging you to; post – forward – invite anyone you know to come check us out.  For more info call me;
303-288-4828,  cell 720-238-1539 emailing will work as well.

                One other item, before I close. If you have been following the NEWS, you no doubt have read or heard about the asteroid / meteoroid that have fallen in Russia and in the Bay area?  I’m not an alarmist, fanatic or deranged being, but this does arouse some thought / questions?  However, Scientist have already dismissed the event as a casual occurrence. It would behoove each of us to GET REAL, and face facts! Real Facts! If you have never picked up a Bible or read History, you may be in for a real shock of your life. I challenge you to become aware of our times.

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED

 January 2013 post

            Greetings Fellow Readers, Thanks for bearing with my rhetoric and me for the past ten months. Today’s post may no doubt be somewhat controversial?

            My heart is quite heavy with the current goings on, in our culture / environment. I hope your heart comes along likewise. I am not wishing any more burdens or unrest to your already hectic lifestyle. In all of my 73 almost 74 years, I have NEVER seen such dramatic changes at every turn. I think you may already assume where I am headed?

            I complain very seldom, due to the fact no one is listening and if they were, they probably don’t want to hear of my complaints, or they have enough to bear of their own!? My first comment is; I go to church, [incidentally EVERY Sunday] I sit in the same spot every week, leaving room for a lady friend of mine who arrives later. I suppose I could be gabbing about as well? Before the ceremonial opening, people are rushing back and forth in the audience greeting everybody, well, almost everybody! Then there are those who walk by with a comment “How are you?” not even stopping long enough to get an answer. Or was that a QUESTION, that needed an answer? Sufficing the need, to have been a courtesy to say the least?! My Father taught me, when someone [or you] are addressing [someone] you look them in the face!!! NEVER interrupt anyone in his or her conversation, unless it is extremely important! They teach that in Dale Carnegie class too. I Know! We have lost the ART of communication! The NEWS media, have a propensity to run words / sentences together, leaving annunciation far from being a good role model / moderator, as if they must crowd everything into a couple seconds.

            Okay, next point; everybody [or most everybody] is trying to fix everything for everybody, as if we have all the answers. Never stopping to get another viewpoint, Politicians & Clergy [did I say that?] are the worst offenders. I am deeply concerned regarding the direction we are told to take, from WASHINGTON. And the intent behind these divisive laws, avoiding Congress. Congress is NOT EXEMPT! However we [sic] elected them!??? There are three branches of Government, Right? Executive; seeing that laws are executed. Judicial;  judiciously enforcing laws, not creating them. Legislative; comprised of the House & Senate. Created to be a check & balance for each entity, writing proposed laws. That’s not happening! It’s a power grab, to say the least! I campaigned for the Representative Seat in the House, here in Colorado, to; REPRESENT the people. The first bill on the agenda was Civil Unions. [Special Interest Group] and the Governor backed it 101%. I thought that the chair [Governor / President] was not to side with either position. Am I correct, according to Parliamentary Law?  

The Constitution & The Bill of Rights are being disregarded, and if I may say, attempting to be eliminated for another form of governance? If that doesn’t scare you, nothing will!

            One more item and I will get off my soapbox. America is a land of tremendous opportunity! I love my COUNTRY! I will defend it! I will defend my Family! I will defend my right to WORSHIP! I will defend the Constitution!

            We apparently have no need of anyone, except the Government! EXCUSE ME! When has the Government come and sat by your side and comforted you? Listened to you? Been by your side when things went wrong?  Comforted you upon someone’s passing? Been a good NEIGHBOR? There are good programs that the Government has, I’ll admit, and essential, without creating more that burden others. Originally, there were programs DESIGNED to help the elderly & needy, that program gone too far! Washington will not listen; many conservatives are deaf and are not willing to step up to be heard! And others are blind to the FACT, AMERICA is losing it’s FREEDOM at a rapid rate.

            As always, your comments [pro or con] are always welcomed. Thanks

A former Candidate & current Chaplain

“Boots”

Gun Control

We are approaching the second inaugural, for the man who many voted for; for a second term.
IMO, we are in for a rough four years, if we endure that length of time? You; may look at it from either a political or Scriptural viewpoint. My intention is to look at it first, from [the] Biblical viewpoint! However; from my viewpoint  [which] has a greater point of relevance of coming to fruition than and included the political view.

Either way, AMERICA has turned it's back on the Sovereign authority of the Constitution and our God given rights and privileges. Eroding our freedoms has been taking place, in numerous Presidential terms, however no more so, than in the past term. Our current Representatives & Senators have gone by the way side as well, including our Justices! A total disregard to both Bible & Constitution values! Either way, should we continue on the path we are currently on, there is little hope for survival. I dread to think what is coming down the pike.

Our local governments as well, Washington have sided with the [will of the people]  Democrat controlled houses. No balance of legislative powers, [a run away Legislature?] The VOTE of the people is no longer viable! Mark my word! I see a collapse of our economic and democratic structure in the near future, nearing a Martial Law state, if nothing is done to prevent it. I do a tremendous amount of research & reading, receiving information from credible sources not available to the general public,of alarming news concerning current & future events. AMERICA WAKE UP!  The link I have provided, is long and very graphic. 

http://youtu.be/OBhHgnPHKUE

Not suitable for children!!! A must read!
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R - Paul Reimer, Former Candidate
House of Representatives 
bootsreimer.blogspot.com

Stories, Past and Present

So you think this is Saturday??
Back home; it was the day to go to town for staples. Not the kind that hold pieces of paper together :)
Loaded the 50 gallon barrel for fuel, [gasoline - 19¢ a gallon] maybe sugar, Airway coffee for sure, and maybe a couple pieces of hardware. Father always stopped at Rexall Drug to get a handful of cashews, and some Licorice. Remember the sen sens? That was a breath refresher in a small box. We took several dozen eggs for an exchange, possibly dump the vegetable trimmings from the back room of the grocery store for the chickens. There were always some veggies & some fruit  that could be salvaged! I recall going to the dump [often] sometimes salvaged damaged boxes of  foods there.  Simple life, but it served us well. Oh, maybe a day to get a hair cut on top of the house if not on the porch, if it was too cold, then inside. Generally it was baking day, Mother set the sponge and off we went, "have to be back in an hour or so", she said. As I view the weather back home, on the tele, 35 below and 18 for the highs, reminds me of the article in THE ALAMOSA DAILY COURIER, January 28, 1948 Alamosa Temperatures Hits 50 Below Some captions read; Bureau says, "City Nation's Coldest Spot." Mercurial thermometers froze at -50 degrees. Some rural areas registered -52 degrees, on alcohol thermometers. Other captions depicted, "it was the coldest spot in the world", even  Anchorage, Alaska, where it was -34. "Some schools close." While City schools and Adams State College continued to have classes. As a nine year old, I remember it vividly!!! A Wednesday, no school, and Mr. Farnsworth couldn't deliver any mail. A reprieve for my Mother. She was the Janitor, [not custodian] she walked to build the fires in the morning & cleaned after sessions, for the three room school house. That included wash all blackboards once a week. I got a quarter a week allowance to help her.
    Kids today would shutter to even think of days like that!! They would rather sit at home with their X-boxes and iPads. Schools today close with way less snow and temps like that. That was the day when we walked ½ mile to school, for 8 hours of classes. We walked home for lunch and other kids packed theirs. We had outside privy's. I don't remember the date, when we had 48" of snow, Father hitched up ole Nelly [our burrow] to a motar box to take us to school. And all the kids graduated with honors! What has happened to our Society??? Men were MEN and women were LADIES, and often worked right alongside of the men with duties of the farm. Boys learned to be MEN and Girls learned to be Ladies! My Mother often wore a dress [homemade from flour sacks] to town and wore overalls to do chores. We packed in water from the well, in a bucket. Used the two hole privy out by the barn yard. No electricy, no phone. The wood burning cook stove helped heat the house & made wonderful meals. I realize I have softened with the modern culture too. Republicans were honored as Republicans and Democrats were honored as Democrats! So many things have changed. It would be refreshing to GO BACK, to the good old days, if for just for a moment? That does mean to leave everything behind, but for VALUE sake, let's give it a try! Richer, healthier, & emotionally stable. I'd like to hear your story............................
Email to; CBPR842@q.com  subject line; STORIES

Reminiscing of Childhood Christmases

This time of the year brings very special meaning. Anticipation of its arrival was quite a bit more than a child could bear. The smell of fresh home made cookies, breads, pies and such for the big day's feast. The rushing secretive movements, of Father & Mother, not to mention my four older brothers. The adobe garage, barn and bedroom sometimes were off limits for a short time, especially the high shelves in closets, which stood vigil from curious little hands. Plans and invites were made far in advance, and finally Christmas Day. Nothing fancy, no tree, no wrapped presents. Mother in the kitchen tendering the ole wood Home Comfort wood burning stove. Breakfast was on the grill and so was the smell of the summer's goose or turkey. The old stove pouring puffs of smoke into the cold crisp winter morning sky. Seemingly knowing just what to do? Besides cooking the meals for a hungry family, it also kept the weathered three-room shack and its occupants toasty warm. After the morning chores of milking cows, feeding pigs & chickens, carting wood and coal inside for the day's burn. Also bringing in buckets of water to drink from the artesian well. Breakfast was set on an old round oak table, with twenty coats of varnish on it, surrounded by four chairs that didn't match & a five foot wooded bench against the wall. Oatmeal with real cream, twa bach, several dozen fried eggs, sunny side up, pancakes, fried freshly cured ham, coffee & fresh cold milk held us till noon. After all this was gone, everybody except Mother pitched in to do the dishes. Just who's turn to dry, this time didn't matter. Let's just hurry. Then came the moment everyone had been waiting for. Big shortening cans full of popcorn balls, peanut brittle [Father's delight] were brought out to enjoy. (These were made quite well in weeks prior to Christmas Day, and were off limits). There were times when even fresh oranges and such were available too. What a delight. After a while, Father would bring out the old German Bible, and read to us the Christmas story. Gathered around the old oak table, graced only with an oil lamp. I remember standing on the rungs of the back of the chair, peeking over someone's shoulder. The day was filled with tons of joy, love and laughter and good things to eat. Then small gifts [usually the home made variety] or well-needed clothes were exchanged. True appreciation and happiness abounded. What a blessed day! May each of you too, find a real peace and joy this Christmas Day. God Bless. 

*This framed article was penned, shortly after Christmas Day 1982, in honor of my Father & Mother, of the drafty home place and the fond memories it brought as a child. The four siblings who may have graced the table, for Christmas dinners several times during my childhood? Many times my Father may not have been present, being on a drunken spree? However, Mother and the boys made the best it could possibly afford. Sometimes, we may have had the opportunity to go to Grandmother's house or an Aunt.

A further explanation to this writing needs to be written. Christmas eve 1982 was a very depressing evening. My roommates had gone to enjoy a festive evening, and I felt alone and deserted. In the lonely passing hours, I made an attempt of suicide. Futile in the attempt, I woke the next morning very sick. I made a resolve, NEVER to attempt again or to allow anyone else that despair, NOR having a place to go on Christmas eve. 

This is a chapter taken from Paul Reimer's autobiography, still in progress.
Thought it was appropriate so you too can have a bright &  blessed CHRISTmas.