Good afternoon everyone. As I am sitting here in Cleveland, TN on my jobsearch/vacation, I can't help but be upset at a claim from a so-called radio ministry that the world will end in a couple of days.
First off...last I checked, there are some words in red (with my emphasis added) that specifically say, "Now concerning that day and hour no one knows -- neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son -- except the Father only." (Matt 24:36, HCSB) That means these people are stupid if they think their Heavenly Hotline has access to when Jesus is to come back. Obviously, it isn't the first time we've heard of people claiming they know of when the world ends. Jesus even warned of them back in that time (read Matt 24 to get the full context).
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Secondly...the fact that this is a radio organization that's touting this is really upsetting. I know, there's this First Amendment thing, but it would make the non-Christian think that all Christian radio stations are completely "cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs".
Ok, I'm off my soapbox for now. Don't know about the rest of you, but hopefully the ones who are saying that Saturday's the day we're outta here will wind up being in church the next day repenting for lying. As for me, I'm not worried. I know in whom I believe!!!!
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Happy Mother's Day...
I was thinking of this today as we are celebrating the one person who (should) love us regardless of what we've done and what we've become -- our mothers. I say should because I've talked to and known people over the years that don't think as highly of their mothers as I do -- tearing their mother down verbally instead of saying nice things about them.
I am sure there are reasons behind that, and they are probably too numerous to mention. But I just can't imagine going through life having ought against the very one who brought me forth that many years ago. As my mom mentioned in a note yesterday, you have to learn that you are human. You're prone to make mistakes. (Human League moment there) And to apologize in this case would not be a sign of weakness.
For those whose mothers are no longer with us and are cheering us on from Heaven's Grandstands, I hope you took the time to remember and honor them today as well.
Again, Happy Mother's Day!
Friday, May 6, 2011
Road Trippin'...
Hello again, and welcome to another installment of Keil's Comments.
As the title suggests, I am going on a trip but not on our favorite rocket ship though (sorry, got the "Little Einsteins" theme in my head. That's what happens when there is a 3 year old niece and an 8 month old nephew in your life). Beginning next Sunday (5/15) through 5/26, I will be leaving on a little road trip via Greyhound to the Chattanooga/Cleveland, TN area. It's an area I am familiar with, having been there two separate occasions (1991-92 and 1999-2000). I am going there to look for work and to visit friends -- in that order. It's something I've wanted to do for a while and now I have a chance to do it.
I realize that there might be some people that I associated with the last time I was in Cleveland that might still be there. I'm not intentionally going to run into them (although the thought has crossed my mind), but if I do see them I will smile and be nice and say Hi to them while under my breath praying and gritting my teeth. (Those that have known me long before Facebook and Twitter hopefully know exactly what I'm talking about).
My trip on the way there should be interesting given the recent weather situation that went through Arkansas and Tennessee. I'm already scheduled to have two big layovers going -- one in Nashville and one in Chattanooga, and on the way back I have a big layover where I spend the morning in Little Rock. Prayers, pop and patience will be the order of the day during that time --again, in that order. Ok, maybe patience before pop, but you get the idea.
Pray that everything will go smooth both going to and coming from that area, that favor and grace be to those I come into contact with and also for a great time all the way around.
If possible, I will give updates on Facebook and Twitter and possibly on here as well. Until then, thanks and God bless.
As the title suggests, I am going on a trip but not on our favorite rocket ship though (sorry, got the "Little Einsteins" theme in my head. That's what happens when there is a 3 year old niece and an 8 month old nephew in your life). Beginning next Sunday (5/15) through 5/26, I will be leaving on a little road trip via Greyhound to the Chattanooga/Cleveland, TN area. It's an area I am familiar with, having been there two separate occasions (1991-92 and 1999-2000). I am going there to look for work and to visit friends -- in that order. It's something I've wanted to do for a while and now I have a chance to do it.
I realize that there might be some people that I associated with the last time I was in Cleveland that might still be there. I'm not intentionally going to run into them (although the thought has crossed my mind), but if I do see them I will smile and be nice and say Hi to them while under my breath praying and gritting my teeth. (Those that have known me long before Facebook and Twitter hopefully know exactly what I'm talking about).
My trip on the way there should be interesting given the recent weather situation that went through Arkansas and Tennessee. I'm already scheduled to have two big layovers going -- one in Nashville and one in Chattanooga, and on the way back I have a big layover where I spend the morning in Little Rock. Prayers, pop and patience will be the order of the day during that time --again, in that order. Ok, maybe patience before pop, but you get the idea.
Pray that everything will go smooth both going to and coming from that area, that favor and grace be to those I come into contact with and also for a great time all the way around.
If possible, I will give updates on Facebook and Twitter and possibly on here as well. Until then, thanks and God bless.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Anything you say can and will be used against you...
Hello everyone.
The title of this comes from those infamous Miranda rights you hear someone say on "Law and Order" or any other cop show on TV, but it also applies to something that has been in the sports news the past couple of days.
In case you don't know the story...Carson Palmer, a quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals reportedly told one of his "confidants" (note the quotation marks, explanation comes later) that he has enough money in the bank that he doesn't need to play football for the money and that he's been wanting to leave Cincinnati and "not step foot in Paul Brown Stadium again".
What does that so-called "confidant" do? Instead of keeping it to himself, apparently he calls someone at a TV station in Cincinnati and tells them and next thing you know, it winds up on SportsCenter.
I usually joke about "anything you say can and will probably be the lead story on the 10pm news". Not that I've had that happen personally, but for someone to pull something like that makes one question who is really trustworthy here. The reason I put "confidant" in quotation marks...well it's simple, you're supposed to confide in that person in that whatever you say to them they would keep it to themselves. And, as one person brought to my attention, same thing if a "confidant" tells you things from other people that were supposed to be kept "on the down-low".
I'm sure Carson is probably questioning whether or not he can trust that person again after this episode. He'd probably cut ties with them altogether now, knowing that they can't keep their mouth shut and having his "dirty laundry" aired all over ESPN and NFL Network, especially with the current collective bargaining situation as it is.
OK, that ends another "Soapbox Session" for now. I have some other thoughts stewing around, but I'll keep them for another day.
The title of this comes from those infamous Miranda rights you hear someone say on "Law and Order" or any other cop show on TV, but it also applies to something that has been in the sports news the past couple of days.
In case you don't know the story...Carson Palmer, a quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals reportedly told one of his "confidants" (note the quotation marks, explanation comes later) that he has enough money in the bank that he doesn't need to play football for the money and that he's been wanting to leave Cincinnati and "not step foot in Paul Brown Stadium again".
What does that so-called "confidant" do? Instead of keeping it to himself, apparently he calls someone at a TV station in Cincinnati and tells them and next thing you know, it winds up on SportsCenter.
I usually joke about "anything you say can and will probably be the lead story on the 10pm news". Not that I've had that happen personally, but for someone to pull something like that makes one question who is really trustworthy here. The reason I put "confidant" in quotation marks...well it's simple, you're supposed to confide in that person in that whatever you say to them they would keep it to themselves. And, as one person brought to my attention, same thing if a "confidant" tells you things from other people that were supposed to be kept "on the down-low".
I'm sure Carson is probably questioning whether or not he can trust that person again after this episode. He'd probably cut ties with them altogether now, knowing that they can't keep their mouth shut and having his "dirty laundry" aired all over ESPN and NFL Network, especially with the current collective bargaining situation as it is.
OK, that ends another "Soapbox Session" for now. I have some other thoughts stewing around, but I'll keep them for another day.
Friday, December 24, 2010
Christmas 2010...
Hi hello and Greetings to all.
This edition of Keil's Comments is my Christmas Card to you, my friends and family. Don't worry, I'm not going to go the "Christmas letter" route...and if you've gotten one of those this year, you know exactly what I'm talking about.
I pray that everyone has a very Merry Christmas, and that 2011 may be one of, if not THE best year ever.
May the Lord bless you and keep you.
May the Lord's face shine on you with grace and mercy.
May the Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace.
Robert
Monday, November 22, 2010
Thanksgiving thoughts...
Good evening and Happy Thanksgiving from the Keil's Comments Studios. Let's not burn any more daylight than we have to...
1. Maybe it's because the last time I flew in a plane was pre-9/11 (as in 1998), but the whole uproar about TSA's new "aggressive" screening process is just much ado about nothing. And it's mainly the people who frequently use air travel for business who are complaining about it. Like I said, I don't have a horse in the race per se, but if it means taking a little more time getting from, oh say OKC to Los Angeles or even to London or Rome than so be it. Those who are raising a big stink about getting felt up are just making it worse on themselves. If/when I get the opportunity to "fly the friendly skies" again and I'm chosen to get pat down and groped, I'm not going to complain. It's just a matter of making sure some psychotic idiot doesn't try to make any statements by making a plane his/her personal "soapbox".
2. Another hot topic that is on the Keil's Comments radar...bullying. Look, I know that the network news has spotlighted one facet of a target for bullies...the GLBT community, but it's not just that area that gets the taunts and the staredowns and the face time on the evening news. Believe it or not, there are other reasons that people get "picked on". I can name a couple of them because in my high school formative years, I was target of many a harsh word because I wasn't as "popular" as some of my classmates because I didn't have the nicest car or the name brand clothes, live in the nicest subdivision of Clinton, OK (insert chuckle here, fellow Clintonites) or have a full "dance card", so to speak. But did I want to take the easy way out, as in end my life? It's obvious what the answer is considering I just celebrated birthday #39 yesterday. NO!!! It's just wrong and just flat out stupid to taunt someone because they don't look like someone off the pages of a fitness mag or whatever. The age-old question still applies today -- "What Would Jesus Do?"
Moving on to much more happier thoughts...I pray that everyone has a happy and blessed Thanksgiving. I know that on the calendar there is one day that is set aside to share thanks, but Thanksgiving should be everyday. Ok, maybe you'll get tired of eating the turkey around April, but you get the idea. And for those of you who will venture out in the wee hours of the morning on Friday to get those "must have" items for the Christmas wish lists, God bless you. You're crazy, but God bless you nonetheless.
Thanks for reading. I'll try not to be so long in between entries next time. :)
1. Maybe it's because the last time I flew in a plane was pre-9/11 (as in 1998), but the whole uproar about TSA's new "aggressive" screening process is just much ado about nothing. And it's mainly the people who frequently use air travel for business who are complaining about it. Like I said, I don't have a horse in the race per se, but if it means taking a little more time getting from, oh say OKC to Los Angeles or even to London or Rome than so be it. Those who are raising a big stink about getting felt up are just making it worse on themselves. If/when I get the opportunity to "fly the friendly skies" again and I'm chosen to get pat down and groped, I'm not going to complain. It's just a matter of making sure some psychotic idiot doesn't try to make any statements by making a plane his/her personal "soapbox".
2. Another hot topic that is on the Keil's Comments radar...bullying. Look, I know that the network news has spotlighted one facet of a target for bullies...the GLBT community, but it's not just that area that gets the taunts and the staredowns and the face time on the evening news. Believe it or not, there are other reasons that people get "picked on". I can name a couple of them because in my high school formative years, I was target of many a harsh word because I wasn't as "popular" as some of my classmates because I didn't have the nicest car or the name brand clothes, live in the nicest subdivision of Clinton, OK (insert chuckle here, fellow Clintonites) or have a full "dance card", so to speak. But did I want to take the easy way out, as in end my life? It's obvious what the answer is considering I just celebrated birthday #39 yesterday. NO!!! It's just wrong and just flat out stupid to taunt someone because they don't look like someone off the pages of a fitness mag or whatever. The age-old question still applies today -- "What Would Jesus Do?"
Moving on to much more happier thoughts...I pray that everyone has a happy and blessed Thanksgiving. I know that on the calendar there is one day that is set aside to share thanks, but Thanksgiving should be everyday. Ok, maybe you'll get tired of eating the turkey around April, but you get the idea. And for those of you who will venture out in the wee hours of the morning on Friday to get those "must have" items for the Christmas wish lists, God bless you. You're crazy, but God bless you nonetheless.
Thanks for reading. I'll try not to be so long in between entries next time. :)
Thursday, August 12, 2010
A tribute to a great man...
It is with a sad and humble heart that I write this edition of Keil's Comments.
I found out last night through Facebook that a man I've come to admire here in Clinton for several years, Lanny Ross, passed away on Tuesday evening after a bout with cancer. He left for Eternity with Jesus with his wife and his children at his side.
I came to know Lanny through working with the Clinton Chamber of Commerce when Emily Stratton was the executive director. I would help get the word out about some events the Chamber was doing and one way was through a radio show that Lanny was hosting called "Coffee and Conversation". It also fueled my interest of working in radio which I got to do for 3 1/2 yrs in both Clinton and Weatherford.
Lanny was a showman's showman. Whenever there was a play or musical at Southwest Playhouse that looked like it would be fun to do, chances are you would find Lanny on stage playing whatever role he had to perfection. And if it wasn't at the Southwest Playhouse, chances were you'd see him at McLain Rogers Park Amphitheatre ("Oklahoma in the Park" or "Music Man") or at the Middle School Auditorium ("Red Clay Revue"). Not bad for a one-time mayor of Clinton and petroleum marketer.
He had about five great passions besides the theater. One was, as he so affectionately referred to her as "his first wife" Janet Sue. The other two were his children, Karie and her husband Dave and his son Jeff and the grandkids.
Another great passion he had was for the Clinton Red Tornadoes, whether it was being in the stands, calling the games on radio for a couple of seasons or writing for the Oklahoman he was proud of Coach Lee and the hometown boys and looked forward to seeing them contend for a state title every year.
But his main passion (besides for the family) was the Sooners. I'll never forget him whistling Boomer Sooner into his hands -- he was crazy about OU even during the lean years of Sooner Football (1995-99). You could see that when he got together with some of the former Sooner coaches when they would make a stop in Clinton.
I will miss hearing him do his "Lanny-isms" like describing our neck of the woods as the "fertile, fruited, forever functional plains of the shortgrass country of Western Oklahoma" or when he and Otto Ratke would bring out things like the "Sweat Meter" or the "Welldigger Meter" or, my all-time favorite on certain Fridays, "The Eagle flies today!!!"
My thoughts and prayers are with the Ross family during this time of loss Lanny will definitely missed among his long time radio fans, his friends in the theater and among the Red Tornado and Sooner Nations.
One last thing...I think this song is kind of appropriate.
I found out last night through Facebook that a man I've come to admire here in Clinton for several years, Lanny Ross, passed away on Tuesday evening after a bout with cancer. He left for Eternity with Jesus with his wife and his children at his side.
I came to know Lanny through working with the Clinton Chamber of Commerce when Emily Stratton was the executive director. I would help get the word out about some events the Chamber was doing and one way was through a radio show that Lanny was hosting called "Coffee and Conversation". It also fueled my interest of working in radio which I got to do for 3 1/2 yrs in both Clinton and Weatherford.
Lanny was a showman's showman. Whenever there was a play or musical at Southwest Playhouse that looked like it would be fun to do, chances are you would find Lanny on stage playing whatever role he had to perfection. And if it wasn't at the Southwest Playhouse, chances were you'd see him at McLain Rogers Park Amphitheatre ("Oklahoma in the Park" or "Music Man") or at the Middle School Auditorium ("Red Clay Revue"). Not bad for a one-time mayor of Clinton and petroleum marketer.
He had about five great passions besides the theater. One was, as he so affectionately referred to her as "his first wife" Janet Sue. The other two were his children, Karie and her husband Dave and his son Jeff and the grandkids.
Another great passion he had was for the Clinton Red Tornadoes, whether it was being in the stands, calling the games on radio for a couple of seasons or writing for the Oklahoman he was proud of Coach Lee and the hometown boys and looked forward to seeing them contend for a state title every year.
But his main passion (besides for the family) was the Sooners. I'll never forget him whistling Boomer Sooner into his hands -- he was crazy about OU even during the lean years of Sooner Football (1995-99). You could see that when he got together with some of the former Sooner coaches when they would make a stop in Clinton.
I will miss hearing him do his "Lanny-isms" like describing our neck of the woods as the "fertile, fruited, forever functional plains of the shortgrass country of Western Oklahoma" or when he and Otto Ratke would bring out things like the "Sweat Meter" or the "Welldigger Meter" or, my all-time favorite on certain Fridays, "The Eagle flies today!!!"
My thoughts and prayers are with the Ross family during this time of loss Lanny will definitely missed among his long time radio fans, his friends in the theater and among the Red Tornado and Sooner Nations.
One last thing...I think this song is kind of appropriate.
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