Advance and Retreat
God tells us via Paul to the Ephesians, "Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them." Iowans need to go on the advance right now and expose an immediate effort to redefine (destroy) the institution of marriage. I received the following e-mail from a dear friend:
Family and Friends: Please ...call and/or e-mail your State senator and ask them to support the Rule 42 petition. Please read on.As you may be aware, the Republican-led drive to get the marriage amendment out of State House committee failed yesterday. Some feel there may yet be a chance in the State Senate. I feel extremely burdened, spiritually, on this matter. Frankly, It's bothering me enough that its affecting my ability to focus on the Job this morning.
I cannot stomach an open floodgate of homosexual couples coming into this state to get "married", and then going to other states to demand marriage reciprocity.
He then included this information from organizers of the effort to allow a democratic vote on a marriage amendment issue and not let a judicial oligarchy decide for us.
Because of the thousands of calls and emails you have sent your legislators, they are starting to understand how important this issue is to Iowans. We have had several Democratic Senators sign the "RULE 42 PETITION." This petition only needs 26 signatures and it will automatically force the bill out of committee and to the floor for a vote. Senators Black and Hancock have signed this (both Democrats). This issue is not necessarily divided down party lines, so please call your senator and let them know that you would like them to sign the petition.
Call these senators at 515-281-3371 and leave a message simply asking them to please sign the "RULE 42 PETITION." I just did. We have until Thursday, March 6!
Senators to call: Staci Appel - Daryl Beall - Eugene Fraise - Keith Kreiman - Rich Olive - Tom Rielly - Joe Seng - Brian Shoenjahn - Frank Wood.
Rich Olive is a state senator for Story county.
Also, Mike Gronstal 515-281-3901, Pat Murphy 515-281-3221 head the committee that the marriage amendment process is stalled in.
After taking a stand for the good of all people (even the homosexual though they do not understand that), I encourage you to retreat with me to the peaceful and joyful confines of Zeke's to hear Derek Webb in concert. He is truly a fantastic musician originally from the band Caedmon's Call. His music is characterized by his vulnerability and authenticity.
It will be a great place to be reminded that the ultimate hope for mankind is in Christ alone.