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Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me, for in you my soul takes refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed. I cry out to God Most High, to God, who fulfills his purpose for me. He sends from heaven and saves me, rebuking those who hotly pursue me; SelahGod sends his love and his faithfulness. (Psalm 57:1-3)

The President departed from the White House today for a 3 day stay at Camp David. The Vice President visited Georgia and later in the day arrived in Kiev, Ukraine. Pray for President Bush -- Day 2913 Enjoy Sanity Island

I am still attempting to identify the Bush policies Obama keeps referring to as "Disastrous." Over the past 7 years (and until recently), unemployment was at close to all time lows, the tax cuts promoted an atmosphere of investment and our economy prospered. The high price of gas and extravagant / irresponsible loans by lenders are factors Bush had no control over. He could have handled Iraq better, thats true. But what are these disastrous economic policies we keep hearing about?

President & Mrs. Bush are spending the weekend at Camp David. The President called the governors of South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia this morning to discuss preparations for Tropical Storm/Hurricane Hanna. On the second day of his visit to the Ukraine Vice President Cheney met with President Viktor Yushchenko and other officials. (Transcript) President Yushchenko: Your Excellency, Mr. Vice President, and your colleagues, this is a great honor for me on behalf of Ukraine to welcome the U.S. Vice President Richard Cheney for the visit to Ukraine … Vice President Cheney: I appreciate your kind words and hospitality. And...

2 Corinthians 4:16-17 Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory,

WASHINGTON — Bob Woodward, who wrote two books praising President Bush and then a third harshly criticizing him, is out with a fourth tome that renders a mixed verdict on Bush, lauding the president’s surge of troops into Iraq, but saying "too often he failed to lead." Woodward notes that Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama opposed the surge, while GOP presidential candidate John McCain was “advocating more troops for years.” Woodward also quotes McCain expressing frustration with the Bush White House, clenching his fists in the West Wing and exclaiming to Woodward: “EVERYTHING IS F---ING SPIN.” Woodward also observed that...

Democratic vice-presidential nominee Joe Biden said earlier this week that he and running mate Barack Obama could pursue criminal charges against the Bush administration if they are elected in November. Biden's comments, first reported by ABC news, attracted little notice on a day dominated by the drama surrounding his Republican counterpart, Alaska governor Sarah Palin. But his statements represent the Democrats' strongest vow so far this year to investigate alleged misdeeds committed during the Bush years. When asked during a campaign event in Deerfield Beach, Florida, whether he would "pursue the violations that have been made against our Constitution by...

Today President Bush traveled to Baton Rouge, Louisiana to meet with first-responders and state officials and to personally thank them for the work they’re doing in the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav. (Transcript) I can't thank you all enough for working as hard as you are. Looking around, I can see that some people may not have had much sleep recently. (Laughter.) The people of your state care a lot about the fact that you are working as hard as you are. And if this helps you keep going, I want to thank you, and I want to thank all the...

Deuteronomy 33:27 The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.

President Bush participated this morning, in a briefing on Hurricane Gustav, and to discuss energy Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island

Philippians 3:13-14 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

Psalm 145:17-20 The Lord is Just in Everything He Does, and Full of Kindness. He is Close to All who Call on Him Sincerely. He Fulfills the Desires of those who Reverence and Trust Him; He Hears their Cries for Help and Rescues them. He Protects All those who Love Him, But Destroys the Wicked.

Your arm is endued with power; your hand is strong, your right hand exalted. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; love and faithfulness go before you. Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, O LORD. They rejoice in your name all day long; they exult in your righteousness. For you are their glory and strength, and by your favor you exalt our horn. (Psalm 89:13-17)

President Bush called Governor Sarah Palin this morning from the White House, congratulating her on becoming Senator John McCain’s running mate. Press Secretary Dana Perino: He wished her good luck, told her that she will be a fantastic vice presidential candidate, and that he is looking forward to a great victory in November. (Source) The President also released a written statement on McCain’s VP choice. (Transcript) Governor Palin's success is due to her dedication to principle and her roll-up-your-sleeves work ethic and serves as a wonderful example of the spirit of America. Later today President Bush signed the Hubbard Act...

WASHINGTON (AFP) - US President George W. Bush said Friday he was excited by Republican White House hopeful John McCain's surprise choice of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his running mate. "I applaud Senator McCain for selecting Governor Palin. This decision is yet another example of why the American people can trust him to make wise decisions and to confidently lead this country," Bush said in a statement. "By selecting a working mother with a track record of getting things done, Senator McCain has once again demonstrated his commitment to reforming Washington," the US president said. Bush telephoned Palin and...

Philippians 2:3-5 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:

President & Mrs. Bush returned to the White House today after a brief vacation at their home in Crawford, Texas. Vice President Cheney addressed the 90th National Convention of the American Legion this morning in Phoenix, Arizona. With the media hype focused on Bill Clinton tonight as he—once again—tries to repaint his legacy, the Vice President reminded us all today exactly what Clinton’s legacy really is. (Transcript) Vice President Cheney: There was a time when terrorist attacks were treated mainly as an issue of law enforcement … The first attack on the World Trade Center, back in 1993, resulted in...

Psalm 141:2 Let my prayer be set forth before Thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.

Psalm 35:23-28 Rise Up, O Lord my God; Vindicate me. Take up my Case, my God and my Lord. Judge me, O Lord, According to Your Righteousness. Don't let my Enemies Rejoice over me. Don't let them Say, "Aha! Our Dearest Wish Against him will Soon be Fulfilled! At Last we have him!" May those who Rejoice at my Troubles be Humiliated and Disgraced. May those who Magnify themselves over me be Covered with Shame and Dishonor. But Give Great Joy to those who Favor my Vindication. Let them Shout with Delight, "Great is the Lord, Who Enjoys Helping...

Today President Bush traveled to Orlando, Florida to speak to the Veterans of Foreign Wars National Convention. Unlike the whiney messiah who spoke to the VFW yesterday, President Bush didn’t hesitate to thank those have served and defended America in time of war. (Transcript) I know you share with me a deep love for America and an awesome pride in those who defend her. When I meet with our troops, they always inspire me with their sense of duty and honor.They are America's finest citizens. (Applause.) The President also spoke about the situation in Georgia, reinforcing the United States’ solidarity...

Luke 12:34 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

Psalm 37:1-6 Don’t Worry about the Wicked or Envy those who Do Wrong. For Like Grass, they Soon Fade Away. Like Spring Flowers, they Soon Wither. Trust in the Lord and Do Good. Then you will Live Safely in the Land and Prosper. Take Delight in the Lord, And He will Give you your Heart’s Desires. Commit Everything you Do to the Lord. Trust Him, and He will Help you. He will Make your Righteousness Radiate Like the Dawn, And the Justice of your Cause will Shine Like the Noonday Sun.

Lately I have heard from some of you, asking about the Corridor. Most folks believe it is over, dead, gone from our beautiful East Texas. I have been watching our government's actions on this subject. Did you know that in TxDOT's cover letter to the federal government it states they will only use existing highways to build their corridor? Did you know that TxDOT also stated that it may need to build in non-existing paths also, some time in the future. Citizens, I write you today to make sure you understand that the corridor issue in Trinity County has not...

This is what the LORD says: "Let not the wise man boast of his wisdom or the strong man boast of his strength or the rich man boast of his riches, but let him who boasts boast about this: that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight," declares the LORD. (Jeremiah 9:23-24)

Philippians 1:6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ

This morning, after receiving an update from his national security team on the situation in Georgia, President Bush delivered a brief statement from the White House Rose Garden. (Transcript) The United States and our allies stand with the people of Georgia and their democratically elected government. Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity must be respected. Moscow must honor its commitment to withdraw its invading forces from all Georgian territory … The people of Georgia have cast their lot with the free world, and we will not cast them aside. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice arrived in Tbilisi, Georgia today and met...

U.S. Border Patrol Agents are Still in Prison! Call the White House and Tell President Bush to Pardon Ramos and Compean! On February 17, 2005, U.S. Border Patrol agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean were guarding the Mexican border near El Paso, TX when they intercepted a van carrying 743 pounds of marijuana. They attempted to prevent a Mexican drug-smuggler from crossing the border and illegally entering the United States. After the U.S. government intervened and granted immunity and a temporary visa to the illegal drug-smuggler in exchange for testimony against Ramos and Compean, the two border guards were convicted...

President Bush spoke to Georgia’s President Mikheil Saakashvili this morning and discussed the situation in that country with his national security team at the White House. Afterwards, the President reinforced the United States’ solidarity with the Georgian people in a statement he delivered from the White House Rose Garden. (Transcript) The United States of America stands with the democratically elected government of Georgia. We insist that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia be respected … We expect Russia to meet its commitment to cease all military activities in Georgia. And we expect all Russian forces that entered Georgia in...

II Thessalonians 3:3 But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.

Psalm 139:1-5 O Lord, You have Examined my Heart and Know Everything about me. You Know when I Sit or Stand; when Far Away, You Know my Every Thought. You Chart the Path Ahead of me, and Tell me when to Stop and Rest. Every Moment, You Know where I am. You Know what I am Going to Say before I Even Say it. You Both Precede and Follow me, And Place Your Hand of Blessing on my Head.

I was curious on how NBC portrays Bush during his visit to the Olympics, and especially on how he was portrayed among the athletes (which surely are not all Republicans). Quite surprise that they actually have a section dedicated to W.

Did the president have a fall and scrap up his right arm?

It is the Sovereign LORD who helps me. Who is he that will condemn me? They will all wear out like a garment; the moths will eat them up. Who among you fears the LORD and obeys the word of his servant? Let him who walks in the dark, who has no light, trust in the name of the LORD and rely on his God. (Isaiah 50:9-10)

Today President & Mrs. Bush attended the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China. Before the ceremonies, the President met personally with all the US Olympic Athletes and encouraged them to “go for it, give it all you've got” and reminded them that the American people will be cheering for them back home. (Transcript) I wasn't exactly sure what to say to you, except to start with, God, I love our country and I love what we stand for. (Applause.) And I love being with you. Earlier today President Bush was joined by his father,...

Psalm 1 Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night. He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper. The ungodly are not so, But are like the chaff which the wind drives away. Therefore the ungodly...

These strong words coupled with President Bush’s visit to Beijing send a powerful message to the CCP and to the rest of the world; President Bush and the United States will participate in the 2008 Oympic Games but they refuse to ignore the dire human rights crisis that is taking place in China. President Bush is not attending the Olympics to appease Beijing; he is attending so that he can have one last opportunity to pressure Chinese president Hu JinTao, who unlike President Bush, still has a few years left in office. While President Bush and President Hu have had...

A longtime adviser and close confidant of President Bush funneled millions of dollars in U.S. government grants to radical Islamist organizations, many of whose leaders have been convicted or indicted in terrorism cases in the United States, respected terrorism expert Steven Emerson told Congress last week. “When Ms. [Karen] Hughes was appointed as undersecretary of state for public diplomacy and public affairs, she set the tone to continue a disastrous policy of outreach with Islamist partners,” Emerson told the House International Relations Committee. Among the recipients of the State Department grants actively championed by Hughes was Ahmed Younes, formerly an...

On his second day in South Korea, President Bush met with President Lee Myung-Bak (Transcript). The two leaders later participated in a joint press conference at Blue House, the presidential residence in Seoul. (Transcript) President Lee: Once again, along with the Korean people, let me extend to you, Mr. President, and to your family our warmest welcome from the bottom of our hearts. Also, I look forward to you and Mrs. Bush to come and visit Korea freely when you have more time, Mr. President. I will always be ready to welcome my real friend whenever you come by....

Daniel 12: 3 Those who are wise shall shine Like the brightness of the firmament, And those who turn many to righteousness Like the stars forever and ever.

First of all my apologies for being so late, but I waited for the White House site to update the sitePresident Bush had a stopover at Eielson AFB, Alaska where he spend some time with the troopsPresident Bush, First Lady Laura, Bush and daughter Barbara arrived this morning in South Korea on the first leg of their trip to Asia. Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island

A map of President Bush's motorcade to Camp David was found last week in the possession of a teenager accused of stockpiling weapons and bomb-making materials, according to prosecutors. With the possibility that the motorcade was a target, federal authorities have joined police in investigating Collin Matthew McKenzie-Gude, 18, who allegedly was storing the weapons and materials just outside Washington, D.C., at the Bethesda, Md., home where he lives with his parents. MyFOXDC.com reports that Assistant State's Attorney Peter Feeney disclosed the discovery of the map of Camp David during a court hearing on Tuesday in Rockville, Md. The map...

By Chuck BaldwinAccording to numerous press reports, President George W. Bush plans to attend the opening ceremonies of the Summer Olympics in Beijing, China later this month. Bush said that it "would be an affront to the Chinese people" if he stayed away. Other world leaders, including Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany and Prime Minister Gordon Brown of Britain, are choosing to not attend the opening ceremonies in the communist country. It is hard for this writer to laud President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, but in this case, even the socialist Roosevelt showed more integrity than our so-called "conservative" President, George...

For the next 169 days, George W. Bush will be President of the United States. For ninety-one of those days, our attention will be focused more on the contest to succeed him than on what Bush can and should do in his remaining days in office. But as the President prepares for his trip to join in the staging of China’s internet-censored Olympics, the mood in his White House is uncertain. His administration is doing its best. But will it be enough? Last week the calendar of a senior administration official had an entry for a meeting with “responsible skeptics”...

Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his. He changes times and seasons; he sets up kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with him. I thank and praise you, O God of my fathers: You have given me wisdom and power, you have made known to me what we asked of you, you have made known to us the dream of the king. (Daniel 2:20b-23)

President & Mrs. Bush are spending the weekend at the family home in Kennebunkport, Maine. The President will return to the White House on Sunday before beginning his trip to Asia and to the Olympics in China next week. Today President Bush surprised Rush Limbaugh with a live call to his radio show, congratulating him on his 20th anniversary. (Transcript & Audio) Rush: What are...? (interruption) Interrupting for what? President Bush: Hello! Rush: Oh, jeez. The president? President Bush: Rush Limbaugh? Rush: Yes, sir, Mr. President. President Bush: President George W. Bush calling to congratulate you on 20 years of...

Psalm 28:7 The LORD is my strength and my shield;My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, And with my song I will praise Him.

GATES MILLS, Ohio -- President George W. Bush made a pit stop on his way back to the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport Tuesday evening. After leaving a fundraiser in Gates Mills, his motorcade passed a home with a sign asking the president to stop by -- so he did. Bush got out of the car and spent a few minutes with Ruth Harris, who was celebrating her 91st birthday with her family. Bush sat in a chair next to Harris and said "91 years old -- how special." When neighbors noticed what was happening, they soon surrounded the president for...