10/03/3016 There is only one hope for life!

There is only one hope for life!

The life of faith:

When all the circumstances of our life present a negative picture… in failure and loss or when the natural reaction would be grief or complaint… this is the time to put faith in God and in His Word.

Thus we can see through God’s eyes to the final glorious outcome.

This brings worship and praise even before our circumstances have changed.

Habakkuk 2:4 Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC)

⁴ Look at the proud; his soul is not straight or right within him, but the [rigidly] just and the [uncompromisingly] righteous man shall live by his faith and in his faithfulness.

 

 

Habakkuk 3:16-19 Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC)

¹⁶ I heard and my [whole inner self] trembled; my lips quivered at the sound. Rottenness enters into my bones and under me [down to my feet]; I tremble. I will wait quietly for the day of trouble and distress when there shall come up against [my] people him who is about to invade and oppress them.

¹⁷ Though the fig tree does not blossom and there is no fruit on the vines, [though] the product of the olive fails and the fields yield no food, though the flock is cut off from the fold and there are no cattle in the stalls,

¹⁸ Yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will exult in the [victorious] God of my salvation!

¹⁹ The Lord God is my Strength, my personal bravery, and my invincible army; He makes my feet like hinds’ feet and will make me to walk [not to stand still in terror, but to walk] and make [spiritual] progress upon my high places [of trouble, suffering, or responsibility]!

Determine to praise and worship and thank God for His faithfulness, no matter how devastating the circumstances.

Take down any idol in your life by humbling before God and by refusing other interests to rule your heart.

Life’s Inescapable Questions, Part 4 of 4

10-03-2016 What is to be done to fix my life?

What is to be done to fix my life?

 

Steps to Holiness:

 

Though some only think of idols as material images. What truly defines an idol is the place it occupies in a person’s life.

 

Any person, thing, or desire that stands in the way of an immediate, wholehearted “Yes, Lord!” to anything He asks of us is an idol and must be eliminated.

 

Habakkuk 2:18-20 Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC)

¹⁸ What profit is the graven image when its maker has formed it? It is only a molten image and a teacher of lies. For the maker trusts in his own creations [as his gods] when he makes dumb idols.

¹⁹ Woe to him who says to the wooden image, Awake! and to the dumb stone, Arise, teach! [Yet, it cannot, for] behold, it is laid over with gold and silver and there is no breath at all inside it!

²⁰ But the Lord is in His holy temple; let all the earth hush and keep silence before Him.

Examine yourself! Ask the Question, “Is there anything that hinders my obedience to God?”

Take down any idol in your life by humbling yourself before God and my refusing other interest to rule your heart.

Life’s Inescapable Questions, Part 3 of 4

10/03/2016 Where are the keys for living?

Keys to wise living:

The worldly theory of success that centers on personal power and the amassing of financial riches is a highly deceptive trap.

The wise person defines success in the light of God’s plan for his life.

Living in a manner that honors God and relies on His promises, brings success.

Habakkuk 2:9 Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC)

“Woe to him who obtains wicked gain for his house, [who thinks by so doing] to set his nest on high that he may be preserved from calamity and delivered from the power of evil!”

Know the success by the world’s measure is a vain pursuit. Build your house… your life and vocation…on the Rock of God’s Word.

Life’s Inescapable Questions, Part 2 of 4

10/03/2016 Living for at least 15 minutes a day!

 

Steps to Dynamic Devotion; spending at least 15 minutes every day usefully:

God requires that we make our relationship with Him, our highest priority, that we bring our deepest questions and turmoil’s before Him, expecting His answers and guidance.

Habakkuk 2:1-3 New International Version (NIV)

I will stand at my watch and station myself on the ramparts;
I will look to see what he will say to me, and what answer I am to give to this complaint.

Set aside a regular time and place that is holy to the Lord. Spend time listening for His word as you read, study, and meditate on Scripture. Be Faithful in daily prayer.

The Lord’s Answer

Then the Lord replied:

“Write down the revelation and make it plain on tablets so that a herald may run with it.
For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false.
Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay.

Document those things the Lord speaks to you or quickens to your heart. Record Biblical promises He makes alive to you, and hold fast to them, knowing they will come to pass.

Life’s Inescapable Questions, Part 1 of 4

05/18/2016 Simple Living: Pray daily and during all times of trouble and tribulation

“The Serenity Prayer”

“God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.

Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to His Will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him
Forever in the next.
Amen.”

Reinhold Niebuhr

Purpose: A joy filled life; lived as an example of internalized love, joy, peace, grace, mercy, and forgiveness!

Vision: Who, What, When, Were, Why, and How for physical and other information (background); changed into factually verified (truths) for indisputable knowledge; to apply in wisdom with actions.

Mission: Change happens; right (good) and wrong (evil) are indisputable facts that never change; strive for good!

Goals:

Process: 5 objectives per goal and three tasks within each objective (State in 20 easily understood words or less!

1. Live positively, practically, participatively, passionately:

a.   Be positively focused in practical immediate actions and things within my control (Insightful events and incidents; things that turn your life upside down.).

b.   View things participatively and communicate as if you are standing in the other person’s shoes (Initial comments must be “Sensory Observed Feelings.)”. Be concerned with the progressive complications and strive to get back to normal decisions. Strive to stop the continued agony of situations.

c.   Discern (be nonjudgmental) in responses and lead them to standing in your shoes. Use new power of knowing each other to bring about success in changing the situation positively for all involved.

d.   State compromise and close with a passionate positive comment.

2. Scheduling my time: “Action expresses priorities.” Be focused in actions with immediate long term results! Three to five tasks and one objective at a time.

a.   Less than 5 minutes

b.   Less than 1 hour

c.   Less than a day

d.   More than a day

3. Act interactively; focus on rational, realistic, and responsible right (good) for all!

a.   Live meekly like a servant in all thoughts, words, and actions - controlled in responses with no labeling to bully or punish (trustable).

b.   Live humbly like a servant by bringing down pride; having a modest opinion; behaving in an unassuming manner; devoid of all haughtiness (selfless and egoless).

c.   Live in Serenely:

04/24/2016 I am Dylan Yang (15-16); Liberty and Justice for All

Father, The level of United States Constitution and Bill of Rights violations in this Wisconsin case against Dylan Yang are terrible. We are told: “Matthew 7 

[ Judging Others ] [others unfairly with an attitude of self-righteous superiority as though assuming the office of a judge], so that you will not be judged [unfairly]. For just as you [hypocritically] judge others [when you are sinful and unrepentant], so will you be judged; and in accordance with your standard of measure [used to pass out judgment], judgment will be measured to you. Why do you look at the [insignificant] speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice and acknowledge the [egregious] log that is in your own eye? ...

Lord, we turn this situation over to your righteousness and power.

Holy Spirit, come forth to correct this injustice and support those that seek telling the truth.

Triune God (Father Son, and Holy Spirit), be with Dylan Yang, the youth wrongly portrayed in a 30 second moment of if his 15-16 years of youthful life and standing the trials of a mature adult.

Amen (Make It So!).

Matthew 27:11-26 (Dramatized NIV)

Jesus Before Pilate:

¹¹ Now Jesus stood before [Pilate] the governor, and the governor asked Him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” [In affirmation] Jesus said to him, “It is as you say.” ¹² But when the charges were brought against Him by the chief priests and elders, He did not answer. ¹³ Then Pilate said to Him, “Do You not hear how many things they are testifying against You?” ¹⁴ But Jesus did not reply to him, not even to a single accusation, so that the governor was greatly astonished.

¹⁵ Now at the feast [of the Passover] the governor was in the habit of setting free any one prisoner whom the people chose. ¹⁶ And at that time they were holding a notorious prisoner [guilty of insurrection and murder], called Barabbas. ¹⁷ So when they had assembled [for this purpose], Pilate said to them, “Whom do you want me to set free for you? Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?” ¹⁸ For Pilate knew that it was because of jealousy that the chief priests and elders had handed Jesus over to him.

¹⁹ While he was seated on the judgment seat, his wife sent him a message, saying, “Have nothing to do with that righteous and innocent Man; for last night I suffered greatly in a dream because of Him.” ²⁰ But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to put Jesus to death. ²¹ The governor said to them, “Which of the two do you wish me to set free for you?” And they said, “Barabbas.” ²² Pilate said to them, “Then what shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” They all replied, “Let Him be crucified!” ²³ And he said, “Why, what has He done that is evil?” But they continued shouting all the louder, “Let Him be crucified!”

²⁴ So when Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere, but rather that a riot was breaking out, he took water and washed his hands [to ceremonially cleanse himself of guilt] in the presence of the crowd, saying, “I am innocent of this [righteous] Man’s blood; see to that yourselves.” ²⁵ And all the people answered, “Let [the responsibility for] His blood be on us and on our children!” ²⁶ So he set Barabbas free for them; but after having Jesus severely whipped (scourged), he handed Him over to be crucified.

Facebook Page (Stay Strong Dylan Yang):

Dear Dylan Yang,

"You and I have never met before. Sadly, we may never get the chance to meet because of the decision of the jury on your case. Nonetheless, I am hopeful. Your story (or at least what has been portrayed in the media) has made headlines nationwide. As an educator and social worker, I am bothered by the fact that bullying can lead to such a traumatic ending. I am torn between mourning the loss of the boy that lost his life that day, and the boy that lost his life due to an unfair sentence given by the judicial system.

You see, when I look at your picture, and no, not the ones of you in the orange jumpsuit, or the ones of you in the court, but the one of you with your headphones on smiling back at the world, I see a family member. You could have been one of my eighth grade Hmong students. You could have been one of my younger brothers. You could have been my eleven month old son. Regardless, you are someone’s student. You are someone’s brother. You are someone’s son. And, you are a survivor of bullying.

I can only imagine the fear that must have enclosed itself on you at the time of the tragic event. I can only visualize the loss that you felt when the final sentence was given. I can only feel a small fraction of the powerlessness that your mother must have felt when she could not protect you like how a mother always promises her child.

Dylan, I want to let you know this. You are not alone. I, like many other people in the community, strongly believes that a much, much lighter sentence (if any) should have been given to you instead. The same values and goals that I hold for my students, brothers, and son, I hold for you as well. You are still young. You still got a life time of knowledge to explore. I want to see you continue your education and to pursue a career of your interest. I want you to get the opportunity to display your strengths and qualities. I want you to be given the opportunity to grow into the individual that you are capable of being. Most importantly, I want you to be able to come home and know that you are well loved and cared for.

Remember, always remember, that you are somebody. And, no, not the youth that is wrongly depicted in the media. You are someone’s student. You are someone’s brother. And you are someone’s son. You are a survivor of bullying, capable of learning and growing from what has happened and making life choices that are more meaningful. As your supporters fight for you, I want you to continue fighting for your beliefs and your freedom too."

Sincerely,

Pa Ku Lee

You are more than welcome to share! Please support Dylan and seek justice for our Hmong community. 

GVP photos and our history is just a reminder of who we are Honoring GVP tears, bloodshed and sweat for our freedom. 

We have to stand together. Reaching out to all, the rally is set to July 11 and 12 in Wausau Wisconsin. 

If you planned to visit MN during the month of July from out of state for the tournament, come find us at the July 4th tournament. Please plan to extend your stay if you plan to rally with us. 

Please wear green shirt for peace, hope and healing. 

Please mark your calendars for July 11th and the 12th we will be meeting in Wausau, WI for the big rally. Let’s all show Wausau Circuit Court and Judge Jacobson we care and that we are watching. 

Meeting place, 500 Forest Street Wausau, WI 54403!!!

02/21/2016 Got a couple minutes to reflect? What are you doing for yourself and others?

You know how troubled I am; you have kept a record of my tears... The day I call to you, my enemies will be turned back... The Lord, whose promises I praise. In him I trust, and I will not be afraid. What can a mere human being do to me?


Do you spend the day looking for bad news; do you search it out?

Multi-national Media's idea of breaking news:

North Korea is building more nuclear bombs but cannot hit us because they do not have the missiles and technology to hits us at home. Oops, North Korea now has sent technology into the sky above the earth. The United Nations are concerned that they are going to be able to send nuclear bombs to us from the skies above the earth. don't worry when they send them into the skies above the earth they could never fall to earth randomly because United Nations sanctions have destroyed their economy and their supreme leader is killing the rational people in the military.

2016 Politics:

The 2016 election could come down to two candidates.

                   

Donald Trump Foreign Policy & Wages?    Hillary Clinton For Working Poor; Ah, NO!

Also ran, in order of people's choice by the media's polls:

                       

Ted Cruz Constitutional; Ah, NO!             Marco Rubio Everyone’s Rich?

Are these the only choices to make America Great Again?

No there is an unrealistic, irrational, democratic socialist in the mold of FDR; and he is the most like to help you, your families, your friends, and others out of oppression.

What is his name and what is platform from what he has experienced and learned over more than 25 years?

Bernie Sanders' Daily Positions on Democracy in America.

Bernie Sanders' On the Issues.

Can I Meet Bernie to find out about him?

Is Bernie in the News?

Does Bernie have any events in my area of the country?

Beside voting in the primaries, caucus's, and general election; what can I do?

Can I help him monetarily; since he does not talk corporate donations?

How did you pick Bernie as the candidate for you?

Well, I am human, make human mistakes, lack wisdom, and knowledge; so I read or listen to much Good News!

What are you doing now about the 2016 elections and into the future?

02/16/2016 Antidisestablishmentarianism - First Amendment to the Bill of Rights!

Antidisestablishmentarianism:

The First Amendment (Amendment I) to the United States Constitution prohibits the making of any law respecting an establishment of religion, impeding the free exercise of religion, abridging the freedom of speech, infringing on the freedom of the press, interfering with the right to peaceably assemble or prohibiting the petitioning for a governmental redress of grievances. It was adopted on December 15, 1791, as one of the ten amendments that constitute the Bill of Rights.

It is a political position that developed in 19th-century Britain in opposition to Liberal (Against the People - wanted slavery in the Colonies'; for Democratic Social Economics, moral values, and populism) proposals for the disestablishment of the Church of England—meaning the removal of the Anglican Church's status as the state church of England, Ireland, and Wales. The establishment was maintained in England, but in Ireland the Church of Ireland (Anglican) was disestablished in 1871. 

In Wales, four Church of England dioceses were disestablished in 1920 and became the Church in Wales.

The word has also come by analogy to refer to any opposition to those who oppose the establishment, whether the government in whole or part or the established society. 

The truth is there was division during the writing of the Constitution based in political parties. U.S. Declaration of Independence: That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed.  governed, ...

The belief of the framers of the U.S. Declaration of Independence and the Constitution was that there should not be a national church that dictates moral values; because that can lead to corruption of the true intent of God's Plans and His Holy Word for selfishness, greed, and can potentially be used to divide communities of people to tare apart this nation.

Bad Examples:

Charles & David Koch - Libertarian Party, Tea Party... (many other Billionaires and Millionaires?) 

The Republican Party (GOP - Grand Old Party?)

The Democratic Party (Democratic Farmer and Labor Party?)

Good Examples:

Wounded Warriors Community (Why is our government and you not doing this?)

American Cancer Society (Why do its leaders take so much money?)

Unions (Of, by, and for the People to fight injustice in the work place; Why do leaders of these support corrupt politicians when they know that if a true democratic vote was taken; who they support would not be the peoples choice?)

What should be done?

Offer Help and Hope!

Take Actions to be Free (Be informed and vote).

1/14/2016 Opening a Book and Telling a Real Life Story

Proper use of Social Media!

Parenting and Excellence of a Father (Donald C Oldenburg) and Mother (Cecilia L. Wiggins Oldenburg).

Critical thought to be shared as necessary as a real life story.

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother" (this is the first commandment with a promise), "that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land." (Ephesians 6:1–2, ESV. See also Colossians 3:20)

1/13/2016:

Good night all; please rest in God's hand with the knowledge he will restore you physically and emotionally. I pray all that see this post will choose to sleep that way. Enjoy how much better and positive about concerns you will feel in the morning.

1/14/2016:

At times you share life's lesson of respect for others but because legacies and lesson's learned are more important than anything.

Carrying hope forward is critical to care for future generations.

It is not about funerals; yours or other peoples.

Here's a very valid point.

I do not know how and why I was named as I was and in true closure it may not matter.

I do not know why I was called Craig for the first 18 years of my life and in true closure it does not matter.

My full name is Donald Craig Oldenburg.

My Father’s name was Donald!

I will honor him like I honor Jesus  Christ!

I will honor all fathers in the line of Oldenburg.

Who I am today tells a legacy of unconditional love, grace, mercy, forgiveness, hope, joy... an excellent legacy that is not about individuals but about the goodness God imprints on those that mattered in his plans over long periods of time.

God is the first father.

I will carry the names of Donald, Oldenburg, and Practicing Christian through the rest of my life in total honor with the truth and glory deserved.

The proper word now is Amen (God let it be so). That is my prayer.

Bitterness: Anger and disappointment at being treated unfairly; resentment.

At times you evaluate things from a different position in life.

Especially, when you attempt to stand in the other persons shoes.

That is extremely hard when you do not have the opportunity to talk about what is causing the bitterness in their mind or heart.

Untreated it can destroy a person's soul.

That is why reaching closure is so important for both people that are bitter so they can clearly understand what the other person is feeling

This is a priority in a true caring relationship.

It is called living in unconditional love with grace, mercy, and forgiveness.

At times even with extreme hurt and the related scars you want closure for the other person that relieves the pain that you think or believe they might be carrying that can affect others negatively.

Rational treatment and imprints that you place on them are extremely important.

What kind of legacy do you desire for yourself and others?

Jessica’s (daughters post and mine as I wrote and shared the above.

LIFE can get better every day. Starting TODAY!! Whether rich or poor, married or single, young or old, boss or employee, you are not exempt from having a good life.

COMMAND your circumstance to change. COMMAND your finances to increase.

Command your business to grow. This will not be another "ordinary" year.

You can NO longer be denied from what is rightfully yours. multiply your money, attract love, grow your business, restore your happiness and achieve your wildest dreams. It's not over!!

Jessica, this tells me I have been a good father to you.

 I am proud of you and will be forever.

Love in this family means you will be loved forever.

It makes me joyful in heart, mind and soul that you are now carrying this forward for me and all the fathers and mothers in the Oldenburg family tree.

Important things are imprinted in the genes you have for future generations.

Molly and Laiana are being taught this by you. Good Job of Parenting. You have learned well!

It is well with my soul!

God’s Blessings to you and yours,

Donald “Craig” Oldenburg

I have decided with God’s guidance and leading to post it in the Oldenburg and Wiggin’s Family Trees.