THE MORNING SHOW
with
JIM & KAREN
TODAY IS WEDNESDAY
JANUARY 21, 2009
LIFE CHANGING WORD
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. Philippians 4:6-7
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. Philippians 4:6-7
Life has many unknowns. We may worry about keeping our job, having enough money, we worry about our children and their security and safety, and we worry and wonder about our nation’s future. There are many things we can worry about these days for sure.
Just turn on any television or newscast and you can get worried in a hurry. The latest terrorist threats, flu outbreaks, health scares, the economy, the list goes on and on.
We don’t know what tomorrow, or the next moment for that matter, will bring. Thankfully, we know who holds each day and moment.. Paul writes, “Don’t worry about anything”. He can say this because God has every issue under his control. Our part is to pray and trust; God will give us peace beyond our understanding. Don’t fret …trust God in everything!
TODAY IS….
Today is National Disc Jockey Day, a day to appreciate radio disc jockeys. For real.
Today is National Hugging Day, but be careful. Nowadays, you might want to get a pre-hug release signed before going hug wild.
Today is National Granola Bar Day.
Today is National Hot 'n' Spicy Food Day.
IN THE NEWS….
2 million people streamed into Washington, D.C. for Barack Obama's inauguration...afterwards most of them stuck around to apply for government jobs.
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The crowds were so heavy that NBC's Matt Lauer and ABC's Sam Champion were unable to do reports for their network morning shows. No Matt Lauer or Sam Champion?... hey, this new administration is already providing the American people with some relief!
President Bush said he is leaving Washington with his head held high — because it’s the best way to spot shoes that are coming at you.
Some people are angry that the inauguration festivities are going to cost $170 million. After hearing about it, Oprah said, “Don’t worry — this one’s on me.”
Obama held a dinner in honor of John McCain. You could tell it was for McCain because it was over at 4 p.m
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INAUGURATION HIGHLIGHTS:
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Hat's off!
What better way to kick off the festivities ushering in the first African-American president than being serenaded by the "Queen of Soul," Aretha Franklin. The singer bedazzled with her voice, but she had some competition with what was on her head. The enormously bowed topper spurred fans to search on "Aretha Franklin hat," "Aretha Franklin at inauguration," and "Aretha Franklin inauguration hat."
What's for lunch?
There's nothing like a swearing-in ceremony to work up a powerful appetite. And the luncheon with Congress with presidential and vice presidential guests of honor had some searchers hungering for the menu. As Sen. Dianne Feinstein mentioned, the luncheon recipes were the most popular section of the Presidential Inaugural Committee website The multi-course menu included duck, pheasant, and apple cinnamon sponge cake. Searchers wanted to crash the meal with look-ups on "molasses sweet potatoes," "inaugural luncheon," and "inaugural luncheon menu." You can see the full menu and wine pairings here. Read it and weep.
He has words for you
Rev. Joseph E. Lowery, the civil rights leader who worked alongside Martin Luther King, Jr., delivered the benediction. The speech proved not only popular in the stands, but in search, with look-ups for the entire speech, including "Lowery benediction," "Lowery benediction text," "Reverend Lowery's speech," and "transcript of inaugural benediction." The reverend began his text by quoting a verse from what's known as the "Negro National Anthem," a poem set to music titled "Lift Every Voice and Sing," originally performed in commemoration of Lincoln's birthday at a segregated school in 1900. The text spurred additional look-ups for "negro national anthem" and "negro national anthem lyrics."
Serious speech for serious timesWhile the crowd was joyful, President Barack Obama's inaugural address was not, intoning phrases such as "In reaffirming the greatness of our nation, we understand that greatness is never a given. It must be earned." Searches on "obama's speech" and "Obamas inaugural speech" immediately spiked. A critical review said the somber words invoked FDR. Newsweek said the speech reflected Obama's "zeal to remake America's image in the eyes of the world." The New York Times called the speech "good, not great." As the Buzz Log reported earlier, the inaugural address touched on themes of sacrifice, change, personal responsibility, and of course, hope.
FIRST PRESIDENTIAL MISTAKE
Just seconds into his term, President Barack Obama made a mistake about the history of his new office.
In the second paragraph of his inaugural address, Obama said, "Forty four Americans have now taken the presidential oath."
Sorry. While Obama IS the 44th. president, he is actually only the 43rd American to take the oath.
Grover Cleveland served two non-consecutive terms. He is counted as the 22nd president, serving from 1885 to 1889. He won back theoffice four years later, and is counted also as the 24th president, serving again from 1893-1897.
Two presidents – but one American.
WHAT DID MICHELLE WEAR???
For the inauguration ceremony……
She's been wearing Cuban American designer Narcisco Rodriguez for several Inaugural festivities, but yesterday morning she stepped out in a shimmery yellow Isabel Toledo ensemble. Sparkly and gorgeous!
The brocade dress, 3/4 coat and matching sweater all in the same hue are tres chic, we must say! And the green gloves?? Fab! The Green shoes and the green gloves came from J Crew. Malia’s and Sasha’s outfits also came from J Crew.
For the inaugural balls……
Michelle Obama celebrated her husband Barack Obama's Inauguration in a dazzling white, one-shouldered Jason Wu gown.
"Michelle Obama once more does something new and fresh [by] working with an emerging fashion star and turning Jason Wu overnight into a household name," Us Weekly fashion director Sasha Charnin Morrison says.
"This type of dress shape/silhouette is something that's completely unexpected. [It's] vibrant and aspirational, full and gorgeous," Charnin Morrison adds. "No one else in the past would have been this striking, this ravishing or been able to pull this look off. She's bringing sexy back."
Look back at famous Inaugural Ball gowns.
Michelle also donned a $3,510 dress made from the 26-year-old Taiwan-born designer for a November interview with Barbara Walters. The Wall Street Journal reports Wu's evening wear sells for $3,000 to $6,000.
What's in a dress?
Michelle's choice is "a balancing act between being a queen and a commoner," Carl Sferrazza Anthony, a historian who's written about first ladies, told The Dallas Morning News. "The inaugural gown is a metaphor for the first lady role."
He added: "They reflect around the world an image of our country."
Earlier today, Michelle stepped out in a gold sheath and matching jacket from Cuban-born designer Isabel Toledo for Barack's swearing-in ceremony. To stay warm in the 30-degree weather, she paired her outfit with olive green gloves from one of her fave shops, J. Crew.
(Her daughters also wore threads from the chain shop to their dad's Inauguration. Malia chose a royal blue jacket, while Sasha bundled-up in a pale pink coat.)
Meanwhile, the president hit the town in a custom tuxedo made by Chicago-based designer Hart Schaffner Marx. (The brand's suits typically retail at Nordstrom for about $895.) Obama hasn't purchased a tux in 15 years, it's been reported.
Barack and Michelle are expected to hop between the 10 official balls scheduled for tonight. They shared a first dance to Beyonce's performance of Etta James' "At Last" at the Neighborhood Ball.
But after tonight's glitz and glamour, it's down to business.
SENATOR KENNEDY SUFFERS SEIZURE AT INAUGURAL LUNCHEON
Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, ill with a brain tumor, was hospitalized Tuesday but quickly reported feeling well after suffering a seizure at a post-inauguration luncheon for President Barack Obama. "After testing, we believe the incident was brought on by simple fatigue," Dr. Edward Aulisi, chairman of neurosurgery at Washington Hospital Center said in a statement released by the senator's office.
"He will remain ... overnight for observation, and will be released in the morning."
The statement said the 76-year-old senator "is awake, talking with family and friends, and feeling well."
The statement did not disclose the tests that were performed on Kennedy, whose seizure was witnessed by several fellow senators seated with him at lunch.
Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., told reporters he and Kennedy's wife, Vicki, grabbed the senator as he became ill.
Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., told reporters that Obama noticed when Kennedy became ill, and rushed over to his table.
"There was a call for silence throughout the room," he said. "The president went over immediately. The lights went down, just to reduce the heat, I think."
In his remarks, Obama said his prayers were with the stricken senator, his family and wife.
BUSH TWINS SEND SPECIAL LETTER TO THE OBAMA DAUGHTERS
WASHINGTON – Just in time for move-in day, the Bush twins offered their best advice Tuesday to Sasha and Malia Obama on living in a "magical place" called the White House.
In an open letter to the Obama kids, 27-year-olds Barbara and Jenna Bush advised the girls to relish it all — to "go to anything and everything you possibly can."
"Just go," they wrote in a letter published in the Wall Street Journal. "Four years goes by so fast, so absorb it all, enjoy it all!"
The twins reminisced about their favorite memories of the White House, and gave plenty of specific advice, too, to 7-year-old Sasha and 10-year-old Malia:
_Surround yourselves with loyal friends.
_Trick-or-treat down the plane aisle if you're traveling on Halloween.
_Cherish your pets "because sometimes you'll need the quiet comfort that only animals can provide."
_And this: "Slide down the banister of the solarium, go to T-ball games, have swimming parties, and play Sardines on the White House lawn. Have fun and enjoy your childhood in such a magical place to live and play."
The twins turned serious at the end, recalling how the public image of their own father got distorted over the years.
"He is our father, not the sketch in the paper or part of a skit on TV," they wrote.
As for the Obama girls' dad, they added, "Many people will think they know him, but they have no idea how he felt the day you were born, the pride he felt on your first day of school, or how much you both love being his daughters. So here is our most important piece of advice:
remember who your dad really is."
RICK WARREN’S INAUGURAL PRAYER
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQ3i9Uu1PJg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQ3i9Uu1PJg
OBAMA SIGNS FIRST PROCLAMATION & HE IS LEFT HANDED!
WASHINGTON (CNN) — As his first official action after being sworn in, President Barack Obama signed three documents Tuesday, including a proclamation declaring a day of national renewal and reconciliation.
"I'm a lefty. Get used to it," Obama quipped as he signed his name. "I was told not to swipe the pen."
The past three presidents signed similar reconciliation proclamations upon being sworn in.
Also signed by Obama were Cabinet and sub-Cabinet nominations. Those nominations will be presented to the Senate when it meets at 3 p.m. Tuesday,and are necessary before the full Senate can confirm the nominations, accordingto Senate staff members.
WOMAN HANDS OUT SPECIALLY MADE OBAMA BIBLE COVERS AT INAUGURATION
Fresno, CA, USA (KFSN) -- A Valley woman was in Washington DC yesterday for the presidential inauguration with 200 specially made bibles in hand!
Karen Scott designed Obama bible covers. She handed the bibles out at the inauguration.
Scott said she has made bibles in the past for special occasions, but this one is unique because she got to present one to Obama himself at an inauguration event this past weekend.
“I told how proud I am of him to be our president and I'm just asked him to stay focused on the word and let the word lead him," said Scott.
FINDING A CHURCH HOME NOT EASILY DONE FOR THE OBAMAS
The incoming first family is finding that settling quietly into a new church is easier said than done.
Barack Obama and his family have been on the lookout for a church ever since the president-elect left Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago in May, in the wake of the controversy sparked by his former pastor Rev. Jeremiah Wright Jr.
Obama said at the time his presence at the church had created a hardship for other members of the congregation. So those considerations are no doubt on the Obamas' minds as they continue their search.
WHITE HOUSE WEBSITE HAS A NEW LOOK
PRESIDENT OBAMA MAY REVERSE ABORTION POLICY
President-elect Barack Obama is considering issuing an executive order to reverse a controversial Bush administration abortion policy in his first week in office, three Democratic sources said Monday.
Obama's second full day as president falls on the 36th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the 1973 Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion in the United States.
The sources said Obama may use the occasion to reverse the "Mexico City policy" reinstated in 2001 by Bush that prohibits U.S. money from funding international family planning groups that promote abortion or provide information, counseling or referrals about abortion services. It bans any organization receiving family planning funds from the U.S. Agency for International Development from offering abortions or abortion counseling.
The "Mexico City policy," commonly referred to by critics as "the global gag rule," was devised by President Ronald Reagan in 1984 at a population conference in Mexico City.
President Bill Clinton lifted the ban in January 1993 as one of his first acts as president, but President George W. Bush reinstated it in his first executive order on January 22, 2001, the 28th anniversary of Roe v. Wade.
At the time, critics -- including Planned Parenthood -- called the move a "legislative ambush."
Bush defended the action, saying then: "It is my conviction that taxpayer funds should not be used to pay for abortion or actively promote abortion
FORMER PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH AND LAURA BUSH “GLAD TO BE BACK HOME!”
Waving cardboard red, white and blue "W"s, thousands welcomed George W. Bush and his wife on Tuesday to their post-presidential home in Texas. "The presidency was a joyous experience, but as great as it was, nothing compares with Texas at sunset," Bush said to cheers from the crowd of about 25,000 as former first lady Laura Bush stood at his side. "Tonight I have the privilege of saying six words that I have been waiting to say for a while — it is good to be home."
In the hours leading up to his return, excerpts of some of Bush's speeches played on a large TV screen, including remarks he made to Congress shortly after the terrorist attacks in 2001.
One little boy waved a sign that read, "President Bush, thank you for keeping me safe" in multicolored lettering.
"It's a special day, but it's a sad day," said Dudley Winn, a cotton farmer who drove two hours from Lubbock to greet Bush on his first stop after leaving office. "He did the job we asked him to do. He kept our values safe."
As the crowd looked on, the jet carrying the Bushes flew over downtown, then landed at the airport in Midland shortly before 5 p.m.
While Bush was born in New Haven, Conn., he spent his childhood in Midland. He returned there as an adult in the 1970s and met the future first lady, who grew up there.
After the Midland rally, the Bushes were to fly to Waco and then continue on to their 1,600-acre ranch in nearby Crawford.
PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH LEAVES A PRO-LIFE LEGACY
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Americans may have their dispute with President Bush on other political issues and those disputes may have led them to support pro-abortion Barack Obama for president. But top pro-life leaders say Bush will leave behind a very strong and lasting legacy as a champion of the pro-life cause.
During his administration, President Bush saw abortions decline to historic lows and he made history himself by signing the first measure to ever ban a form of abortion.
Every pro-life leader LifeNews.com contacted showered Bush with words of praise.
"President Bush's conviction that innocent human life deserves respect in law and culture runs deep," Concerned Women for America president Wendy Wright said.
"From signing pro-life laws, instituting pro-life regulations, to promoting pro-life international policies, he faced vicious opposition yet did not relent. Bureaucrats worked to undermine and thwart his policies, sometimes working hand-in-hand with pro-abortion groups and hostile media. But he was not deterred," she said.
Bill Donohue, the head of the Catholic League, agreed.
"George W. Bush will be remembered as doing more to build a culture of life than any president," he told LifeNews.com.
"From embryonic stem cell research and cloning to the Born Alive Infants Protection Act and partial-birth abortion, George W. Bush has been the pro-life community’s best friend," he explained.
The president demonstrated his pro-life commitment on his first day in office when he reinstituted the Mexico City Policy that stops taxpayer funding of groups that promote or perform abortions in other nations. Later he extended that policy further to prevent pro-abortion funding within all State Department programs.
He also cut off funding for the UNFPA, a United Nations agency found to have been involved in supporting and working with Chinese family planning officials as the implemented the nation's one-child policy with forced abortions.
Bush followed that up with a policy preventing taxpayers from being forced to pay for new embryonic stem cell research that destroys human life.
The president signed every piece of pro-life legislation that came to his desk, including the partial-birth abortion ban and a bill to make sure babies who survive botched abortions receive appropriate medical care.
FORMER VICE-PRESIDENT DICK CHENEY ATTENDS INAUGURATION IN A WHEELCHAIR
WASHINGTON - Vice President Dick Cheney pulled a muscle in his back while moving boxes and will be in a wheelchair for Tuesday's inauguration ceremony.
White House press secretary Dana Perino said Monday that Cheney was helping to move into his new home outside Washington in McLean, Va., when he injured his back.
His doctor recommended that he needed a wheelchair for the next couple of days.
Perino said that Cheney is OK otherwise.
"The vice president is looking forward to being there for tomorrow's historic inaugural activities," Perino said.
HOW TO PRAY FOR A PRESIDENT
Featured yesterday on Dr. Charles Stanley’s Broadcast
How to Pray for a President
2 Timothy 2:1-6
As Christians, we have a responsibility to pray for those in authority-fathers, pastors, and all kinds of leaders. However, we must say more than "God, please bless the President" or "Lord, help the pastor preach a good sermon." To pray effectively, we must pray specifically, namely that he will . . . 1. Realize his personal sinfulness and daily need of God's cleansing power. 2. Recognize his personal inadequacy for the task and therefore depend upon God. 3. Reject all counsel that violates spiritual principles and then trust God to validate him. 4. Resist pressure from individuals or special interest groups that would have him act in violation of his conscience. 5. Work at reversing our country's trends of socialism and humanism, both of which dethrone God and deify man. 6. Be ready to forsake his political career and personal ambition for the best interest of the nation. 7. Rely upon the Word of God as his source of strength and key to success. 8. Be used to bring dignity, honor, trustworthiness, and righteousness to the office of the presidency. 9. Be a good example to the fathers and sons of the nation. 10. Be reminded daily that he is accountable to Almighty God for his attitudes, actions, and motivations while serving in office.
MORE NEWS…..
FOURTH GRADER OFFERS DOG TO THE OBAMA FAMILY
Two western Pennsylvania county commissioners brought more than best wishes to President Barack Obama's inauguration in Washington, D.C.
Fayette County Commissioners Vincent Vicites and Vincent Zapotsky also planned to deliver a letter from fourth-grader Zack Shiley who is offering his puppy to the Obama family.
The Obamas have been searching for a dog to be their White House pet.
Shiley attends Wharton Elementary School in Farmington, Pa. The Labradoodle puppy is the only survivor of a litter born to the family's two dogs on Nov. 26.
Vicites said it's a long shot the Obamas will accept the dog, but he noted the first family has to get their puppy from somebody.
That Kids Inaugural Disney Channel concert is over and MALIA and SASHA OBAMA got a standing ovation as they walked into Washington, DC's Verizon Center Monday night.
From the their front-row seat next to JOE BIDEN's four grand-daughters they got pulled up on-stage to dance with the JONAS BROTHERS — after the Secret Service said it would be OK. MILEY CYRUS also dedicated "See You Again," to the girls at the Kids' Inaugural, and later told the Chicago Tribune she agreed to participate because she knew the Obama girls were fans. "That was exciting for me to know that I put smile on their face," she said.
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