The RESET button for America's Greatness!

Here's a great clip from a documentary on our nation's history. It's the strategy, the RESET BUTTON for America to be great once again!  

the RESET button for America's Greatness!



National Monument to the Forefathers

Christmas Fair Vendor poem

This is a poem I wrote in November while at the Yankee Peddlar Christmas Craft Fair.  I hope you enjoy it!

Christmas Fair Vendor

By Dawn Foss

Here I am a-sittin’ at a holiday craft fair.

Spent lots of money on a fee just to be here.

Everyone’s a passin’ by my table with a smile

Saying, “Good what you’re doin’”, thinkin’ it’s worthwhile.

Lookin’ at the others with lots of customers near them,

Pretty scarves and teas, jewelry, facial creams and wooden pens.

Pot holders, cards, homemade dolls and home baked foods,

Teddy bears and sleighs, angels, vases, festive goods.

Smellin’ yummy food, would like a treat or two, you know.

Needin’ a rest room, but can’t leave my spot to go.

Feelin’ kind of lonely, wish I had a friend with me

To help me pass the time and keep me company.

Vending at a craft fair, meetin’ lots of friendly folks,

All of us supportive, laughing, smiling, telling jokes.

A staff member comes and relieves me for a break

To scope out the crafts and things the other vendors make.

Sittin’ at my table, watchin’ all the folks pass by.

Christmastime is coming, is there anything you want to buy?

Come get yours now, I won’t be here for long,

Would you like a book, a poem card, or a lovely song?

Yawnin’ at the craft fair, wishin’ I was selling food,

Craft fair’s almost over, soon my car I’ll have to load.

I see the other vendors countin’ out their dollar bills,

Christmas fair vending can give one a lot of thrills.

Had quiet time with God and thankful for the rest,

Hope that those who purchased my items will be mighty blessed!

Laboring for God is never a waste of time,

Talking with folks about Christ is a privilege so divine!

The Uniqueness of Jesus Christ

This was sent to me by my friend George Zeller from Middletown Bible Church.  I thought this was a great outline, and I wanted to pass it forward.  

Merry Christmas, everyone!  Remember to celebrate Christmas with joy - there is no greater love in all the world, nothing that deserves our worship, celebration and thanksgiving more than God's love and salvation for the world. 

The Uniqueness of Jesus Christ  

He is the only One through Whom all things were made (John 1:3; Col. 1:16).  

He is the only Man whose birth, life, death and exaltation fulfilled hundreds of prophecies (Luke 24:44).

He is the only Man conceived miraculously, apart from any human father (Luke 1:35).
  
He is the only Man whose birth triggered a public celebration by multitudes of angels (Luke 2:13-14).

He is the only One who existed long before His birth (John 1:1; 8:58).

He is the only Man who never disobeyed God, but always did those things that were pleasing in His sight, and never committed even one act of sin (John 8:29; 1 Pet. 2:22).

He is the only Man who could claim to be equal with God without committing blasphemy (John 5:18).

He is the only Man who died for sinners as their sin-bearing substitutionary sacrifice (Isa. 53).

He is the only Man to rise again, never to die again (Rom. 6:9).

He is the only Man who will return to earth in power and great glory (Matt. 24:30)

He is the only Man destined to be the world’s King and only Potentate (Isa. 9:6-7).

He is the only Man who will judge all other men (Acts 17:31).

He is the only Man who will be the center of worship throughout eternity (Rev. 21-22).  “Worthy is the Lamb that was slain!”

He is the only Person that men must trust in order to receive the gift of eternal life (John 3:16).  There is no salvation apart from Him (Acts 4:12).

At the Master's Feet song

From my Walking in Wisdom: Singing the Proverbs CD, I present to you my song, "At the Master's Feet."  I completed writing this last year, but the chorus and first verse I wrote in the 1990's.  I brought in the theme of the book of Proverbs, relating to God's omniscience or all-knowing power.  Worship the Lord as you recognize and celebrate His awesomeness!  Won't it be really cool to one day be able to sit at His feet and ask Him questions?  We will hear truth and accuracy as He unfolds the mysteries of the world!  At least I hope He will - that would be so amazing!

Listen to the full length version of "At the Master's Feet"

Come to Chick Fil-A in Wallingford on Dec. 15!

Want to come down to Chick Fil-A and sing some Christmas carols? It's on Tuesday, Dec. 15 from 4-6 pm at the Chick Fil-A in Wallingford, CT. Words will be provided! I will also have my Christmas Love book on sale at discount ($11.99 retail, I'm selling them for $8 including sales tax). Come join in the fun! MidState Christian Academy will also be represented there, helping kids make Christmas ornaments.  Gather around the Christmas tree and help spread some Christmas Cheer!

Sold Out! for God, Family & Country is RELEASED!!!!

Today my new album, Sold Out! for God, Family & Country is released to national distribution, and some international markets.  You can find it on iTunes, amazon.com, and other online stores.  You can hear samples of the songs on these sites, as well as my EPK (has 3 full length songs that you can listen to).

Jesus always was and still is the Answer!  God bless you, as you choose God-honoring music that will draw you closer to God, your family, and encourage you to stand strong for your country.

Take a look at Sold Out! at amazon.com
Dawn's EPK for her Sold Out! album
(note: my EPK says the genre is New Age; that is being fixed.  It is Christian, not New Age.)

What Unifies Us?

I heard Ben Carson speak recently.  I'm not endorsing any particular candidate, although I do like him.  He said some things that really made sense.  He said (and I'm expanding on it) there are people out there who are devisive, trying to get brother against brother, whether it has to do with our physical appearance such as the color of our skin, our religion, our gender, or whatever it may be.  This is not a war against women, or blacks, or homosexuals, or Christians.  This is the UNITED States of America.  I'm not saying that there is no truth, because there absolutely is, and we need to defend truth and promote it and teach it.  But when people are not focused on teaching truth but are rather trying to divide people against one another, that is destructive.  We can agree to disagree, and should be able to have intelligent discussions and debates with one another without turning to violence, ridicule, or bullying, which includes crybullies and cyberbullies.  Ben Carson said there are plenty of things that unite us, and let's focus on that.

So I was trying to think of a list of things that do truly unite us as U.S. Citizens.  What are those things that most everyone can agree on?  Here's my list, and let me know if you can think of others.

1.  Everyone wants to be treated with dignity and respect.
2.  Everyone wants to be loved.
3.  Everyone wants to have the freedom to speak their mind and be heard and understood.
4.  Everyone wants to be able to love and care for their families, which includes providing for and protecting those they love.
5.  Everyone wants to be able to worship as they wish.
6.  Everyone wants to be able to live their convictions.
7.  Everyone wants to be able to follow their dreams.
8.  Everyone wants to feel safe.
9.  Everyone wants to be able to learn and grow.
10.Everyone wants to be happy.

Our United States Constitution and Bill of Rights was designed to protect these things.  This country was designed to have freedom of religion, not freedom from religion.  This country was designed to enable families to protect each other with fire arms, not take them away.  Our country was designed for men and women to work and provide for their families, not be provided for by the government.  This country was designed to allow invention and imagination to flourish, including entrepreneurs, so that we can create new things and new businesses, making improvements in our communities as we work together successfully.  It was not intended to tax these businesses to death so that they have to outsource and move overseas.

Education is meant to enrich people so they can branch out and contribute to society.  It is a privilege to be able to learn, and not something to be dreaded or fought against or even demanded, but embraced.  We are not to covet, but to earn.  This is the American Way.  If our thinking is not in line with this, then we need to re-evaluate our motives and intents, and decide if we are truly Americans.  If not, then we must consider what country we should belong to.

People immigrate because they believe in the culture of that country, and feel they can best thrive there.  Many have come to America for opportunity, because of the American Way and the freedoms it embraces.  That unites us into a melting pot.  It has been said we are not a melting pot, but a tossed salad.  We have seen that does not work.  Yes, we can have our own freedoms of religion and individuality, as long as we are united in our culture, and acclimated into a unified nation that shares the values it was founded upon.  Why?  Because that works.  Those values make for a strong society, built upon strong individuals that make up strong families.

Selfishness needs to be put aside, and we have to stop thinking of ourselves in light of what's in it for me, but rather what's in it for us?  United we stand.  We have common threats and enemies.  Let's remember as we celebrate Thanksgiving what we are truly thankful for, and look for ways to unite rather than divide.  Speak and embrace truth, but always with love, always with respect.  God bless you, and God bless the United States of America!

A Country Without a Man music video