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Kyle and her husband moved to Brookfield in 1986. She became active in local politics and started blogging in 2004. Her focus is primarily on local issues but often includes state and national topics, too. Kyle looks at things from the taxpayers' perspective in a creative, yet down to earth way, addressing them from a practical point of view.
Local Business Executive Jerry Frye Explores Evidence For Creator's Existence: April 16, 2013
Easter 2013: 'Christ Is Risen' musical Good Friday and Saturday & Easter Sunday ServicesCHRIST IS RISEN: HE IS RISEN INDEED
Dr. Jerry Bergman: Hitler and the Nazi Darwinian Worldview, Tuesday, March 12, 2013Did you know that Adolf Hitler and his henchmen were heavily influenced by Darwinian dogma? That, in fact, Darwinism was the driving force behind their attempt to wipe out the Jewish people as well as others they considered racially inferior? Amazing video animation of inner life of cell & DeYoung REPORTWOW! Watch this video animation of cell functions related to leukocyte extravasation or "the mechanisms that allow a white blood cell to sense its surroundings and respond to an external stimulus". (Translation: How your body gets the germ fighting white blood cells to where they are needed.) Important Recall Notice this ChristmasWith all the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, I wish to alert you to this very important recall notice I received in my email inbox. It is essential that you act on this, because it affects everyone.
'The Light of the World' Christmas Musical, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012Get in the Christmas spirit this Sunday evening with the Brookside choir and orchestra performance of The Light of the World The musical.will be a celebration of the greatest Christmas gift of all: God sending His Son to be Savior of the world and reconcile sinful man to God. I am the light of the world.
Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.
Creation Science Seminar: 'Answers Conference', November 16, 17, 2012, Brookfield, WI
The conference is free and open to the public, but a free will offering will be taken. All sessions will take place at Brookside Baptist Church, 4470 N. Pilgrim Rd., Brookfield, Wisconsin. Get Directions
Schedule:
Friday, November 16
5:00 PM Registration
6:30 PM Tim Chaffey – Is Genesis Relevant in Today’s World?
7:45 PM Dr. Terry Mortenson – Dinosaurs: Have You Been Brainwashed?
Saturday, November 17
8:00 AM Registration
9:30 AM Dr. Terry Mortenson – Millions of Years: Where Did the Idea Come From?
10:45 AM Dr. Terry Mortenson – Noah’s Flood: Washing Away Millions of Years
Break for lunch on your own
1:00 PM Tim Chaffey – Demolishing Supposed Bible Contradictions
2:15 PM Dr. Terry Mortenson – Ape-men , Adam & the Gospel (followed by Q&A)
Dr. TerryMortenson is a theologian, historian of geology, and author for Answers in Genesis (AiG). With a PhD in history of geology from the University of Coventry in England, Dr. Mortenson has been studying and speaking on the creation-evolution controversy in 21 countries since the late 1970s. Many of his popular lectures have been produced as DVDs and TV programs. He also holds a Master of Divinity degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, IL. Like many creationists, Mortenson grew up in an education system that taught evolution as fact. He began to see the fallacy of the idea of millions of years of evolution in his early college years.
Tim Chaffey holds a B.S. and two M.A. degrees in Biblical and Theological Studies. Chaffey is the founder and director of Midwest Apologetics, a ministry dedicated to defending the word of God from the beginning to the end. He is an apologist with a passion for training young people; he speaks regularly at AiG’s Creation Museum, camps, schools, and churches. Chaffey specializes in the Creation vs. Evolution controversy, which led him to write his first book, Old-Earth Creationism on Trial: The Verdict Is In (co-authored with Jason Lisle, Ph.D. in Astrophysics.)
For more information:
Creation Science Society of Milwaukee's website Genesis Matters
Call 1-800-242-7643
In addition to conducting about 250 conferences such as this one each year, Answers in Genesis founded the high-tech CreationMuseum in Kentucky, which opened to international acclaim in 2007. Its outreaches also include an award-winning web site, Answers magazine and the Answers radio program. Hoping, praying for a Chick-fil-A kind of election dayIn 2010, JT Harris asked the crowd of about 150 people waiting to see US Senate candidate Ron Johnson at the Waukesha County Republican Headquarters, How many of you are asking God for one more chance to turn this around? My hand shot up as did most in the room. Christian, don't sit this election out, vote God's valuesIt is estimated that between 17 to 30 million Evangelical and self identified Christians did NOT vote in 2008. I know many conservative Christians (I know several) voted 3rd party in 2008, because they believed voting for the lessor of 2 evils is still evil. Hear some Good News! Missions Week: Oct. 24 - 28, 2012In a world that is constantly bombarded with bad news, it's good to take a break from that and hear something positive for a change. This week at Brookside, you have the opportunity to be encouraged and learn about what is going on around the globe during our A Heart for the Harvest missions conference. Love the unloved for the sake of His name;
Like Christ, befriend those whose heads hang in shame.
Jesus did not condemn, But was condemned for them.
Trust gospel pow'r, for we once were the same.
Rescue the lost for the sake of His name;
As Christ commands, snatch them out of the flame.
Tell that when Jesus died, God's wrath was satisfied.
Urge them to flee to the Lamb Who was slain.
Christians join Max Lucado's 40 Days of Prayer For USA; it starts todayWhat can Christians do for our nation? Pray! Dear Heavenly Father,
You have given us this promise: ”...if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” (2 Chronicles 7:14)
So, we pray to you. We turn from evil and look to you, our God. Please:
Unite us
Strengthen us
Appoint and anoint our next president
In the name of Christ we pray,
Amen
Some might be inclined not to pray or not even vote in this election, since the nominees don't share their faith. But keep in mind that when Timothy penned his exhortation to pray "for rulers and their governments to rule well", those rulers were Romans (pagans). We are to pray for those in authority over us. And as one of my pastors urged, we can and should vote for principle and character.
Max Lucado concludes his info page with this: "Like you, I am a concerned citizen. Like you, I believe in God’s power to heal our nation. But we must pray. 'You people who remind the Lord of your needs in prayer must never be quiet.' (Isa. 62:6)."
"Only God can unite us. Let's ask Him to do just that."
Please note that this post is not directed to people of other religions; it is directed only to Christians
On Sept. 11th, my first thank you goes to GodEleven years have passed since the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, and in those 11 years, our world has become a much more dangerous place: Iran is working on becoming a nuclear power, the Arab Spring is now controlling once tourist friendly Egypt, the entire middle east is in upheaval. Yet despite this increased unrest, our nation has been kept safe from additional terrorist attacks. A verse from Psalm 127:1 comes to mind:
...Unless the LORD watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain.
As I wrote in 2008, reflecting on our Sept. 11th experience out in South Dakota, "Our nation held its collective breath, waiting for something else to happen after those first 4 plane crashes. Thank God, it didn't. "After a few days, we started our trek home. Just as there are no atheists in foxholes, we saw "God Bless America" signs pop up everywhere--from gas stations, to fast food restaurants, to city hall marquis. People instinctively knew we needed divine intervention.
"I really thought we could be in for a string of attacks. That life in America would come to resemble life in Israel, where attacks and explosions are commonplace.
Jerry Frye on Origins, Beauty, and Wrath: Why What We Believe Matters Today, April 24, 2012
Good Friday and Easter blessings to you, April 6 - 8, 2012"Over two thousand years ago Jesus Christ willingly endured the anguish of the cross--then three days later rose from the dead proving His deity and power. T The great debate at UWM: 'Intelligent Design vs. Darwinism: Can Science Point to God?' Tues. March 6, 2012
Former evolutionist Paul Frank discusses Creation/Evolution debate Nov. 29, 2011Many people think the Creation Science movement is just made up of Christians who ignore the scientific evidence. Well, that thinking will be challenged by Paul Frank, this month's Creation Science Society of Milwaukee speaker. Jay Seegert discusses Evolution: Probable or Problematic, Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011, 7:15pmThis Tuesday evening, Jay Seegert will examine the question many people have: Is evolution probable or problematic? - a brief look under the hood. In other words, does the theory of evolution stand up to closer scientific scrutiny? National Day of Prayer: Meet at Brookfield City Hall Plaza, May 5th, 12:20pmThursday, May 5, 2011 marks the 60th Annual Observance of the National Day of Prayer, where people all over our country will meet at school and city flagpoles to pray for our nation. A blessed Good Friday & Easter to youThough the word Easter and even some non-religious Easter Bunny themed events have come under attack by the P.C. crowd this year, Good Friday through Easter or Resurrection Sunday still mark the most important 3 days of the year for a Christian. It is during this time that we remember the crucifixion, sacrificial death, and burial of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and then celebrate His resurrection on Sunday. "The Importance of Worldview" & literal 6 day creation, Tuesday, April 19thIf you are a Christian, does it matter if you believe in the literal 6 day week of creation as described in the book of Genesis?
Find out why 6 literal days is important this coming Tuesday evening, when local business executive Gerald Frye, of Elm Grove, will present, "The Importance of Worldview" at the Creation Science Society of Milwaukee's monthly meeting.
Mr. Frye spoke to the group last year detailing how Purpose Precedes Creation and did an excellent job. I would anticipate this talk to be equally interesting.
This month, the CSSM meeting will be held at 7:15 pm in Brookside Baptist Church's auditorium. Brookside is located at 4470 North Pilgrim Road in Brookfield, Wisconsin.
How about a little Love & Respect?Doesn't everyone want a little love and respect? Hear Dr. Bergman on 'The Dark Side of Charles Darwin', March 8thCollege professor Dr. Jerry Bergman will present a 2 part talk The Dark Side of Charles Darwin at the Creation Science Society of Milwaukee's monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 8th, at 7:15pm. This month's meeting will be hosted by Grace Ev. Lutheran Church, 3030 W. Oklahoma Ave, in Milwaukee. Brookfield's Dr. Scott Hardin, "From Fish to Amphibian, a Practical View" Tuesday, 7:30pmEver wonder how a fish could evolve into an amphibian? While they both begin their lives breathing through gills under water, the amphibians soon leave their tadpole days behind as they mature. They not only develop legs, they also develop air breathing lungs. Toads and salamanders go on to live on land near water, and frogs live primarily in the water with occasional trips to Terra firma. How could 2 such complicated anatomic changes occur by chance? Creation Science Conference in Brookfield January 30th & 31st
Christmas celebrates Immanuel: The God with usAbout 700 years before the birth of Christ, Isaiah the prophet of Israel wrote about the coming Savior of the world: Therefore the Lord Himself shall give you a sign:
Behold, the young woman who is unmarried and a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel [God with us]. Isaiah 7:14 Amplified Version Just for fun: What if 1st Christmas were today?Need to take a break from the pressures of preparing for Christmas? Take a look at this clever video of the events recorded in Luke 2:1-14 and Matthew 2:1-12, put into the context of today's technology. It sure made me smile. Physicist Dr. Don DeYoung discusses Design From Nature Tuesday, 7:15pmMost of us know that the inspiration for Velcro came from the common burdock plant's annoying stick-to-you seed pods, but few of us realize nature inspires many innovations for man. President of Creation Research Society to discuss
borrowing design from nature For shame, Tom Barrett, Scott Walker SUPPORTS Stem Cell research!We should be used to it by now, the misleading, or to put it politely, the pants on fire campaign ads that paint the opposing candidate as being heartless and against something as wholesome as Mom and Apple Pie. A call to prayer for America on July 4thHappy Birthday Upcoming Events: Scrolls, Vukmir/Sensenbrenner Town Hall, Civil War Encampment, Nat. Day Prayer, Garlic Mustard Weed OutThere are a number of special events on my calendar for the next 2 weeks that I wanted to share with you. (I will try to post more about each individual event later.)
Concordia's Dr. Jastram discusses first-hand experience with Dead Sea Scrolls, Tuesday, April 27This Tuesday, April 27th, at 7:30pm, the Creation Science Society of Milwaukee will present a discussion on THE DEAD SEA SCROLLS, given by Dr. Nathan Jastram, Ph. D. A Good Friday, Saturday, and Easter Sunday to you
Will you see the Dead Sea Scrolls? Want to learn more?Are you planning on seeing the special Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit at the Milwaukee Public Museum? I have heard it is spectacular. It is the largest special exhibit our museum has ever produced. The Dead Sea Scrolls have been traveling the museum special exhibit circuit in the U.S., but this one, I have heard, incorporates even more artifacts into the exhibition. I don't often quote Jon Stewart, but "Poor Al Gore" cancels CopenhagenYou know an issue has traction when the the lib comics start jabbing their own on the left. This week, Comedian Jon Stewart threw this zinger at Global Warming Guru Al Gore. (I don't watch Jon, but Vicki McKenna mentioned it on her radio program. It is funny--raunch removed): PBS allows religion of Global Warming, Humanism, Evolution but no sectarian programmingPBS just announced they will not allow any new religious programing on their airwaves. Reason? Separation of Church & Stations! National Day of Prayer: Meet at City Hall Plaza flags, Thursday, May 7, 12:20pmThis coming Thursday is the 58th annual National Day of Prayer in America. All across the country people of faith will be gathering around the flag poles at schools, city halls, and other public places to pray for our country and leaders. Some events are well organized; some are just a generic invitation to meet at your city hall flag pole from 12:20 to 12:40 pm. Lest we forget: Holocaust Remembrance Day & Hallmark's Irena SendlerWhile many in the world remember the Holocaust on this day, The Day of Remembrance, Iran's President Ahmadinejad spoke before the UN anti-racism conference, spewing his usual Holocaust denial sentiments. Those comments prompted "Dozens of diplomats" from Britain and Europe to walk out. The United States, Israel, Australia, Canada, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand and Poland did not opt to attend at all, because of concerns that the forum "would be used as a platform for attacks on Israel." Easter blessings & Saturday and Sunday servicesChristians the world over celebrate Christ's birth at Christmas time. Good Friday and Resurrection Day, Easter Sunday, mark the completion of His mission on earth. Sweden's population shifts to the radical sidehttp://news.newsmax.com/?mKIv.Tp72C5AL1PpK96tBRsK6QyetJU1m from newsmax Mail a RED ENVELOPE to President Obama on March 31stSeveral people have sent me emails about this, The Red Envelope Project. Why history is important: My reply to a long commentv\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} "Teach the Controversy Creation & Evolution" Tuesday, March 24, 7:30pmThe Creation Science Society of Milwaukee is featuring a presentation by Dr. Gary Locklair, Ph.D. of Concordia University, Wisconsin on Tuesday night from 7:30 - 9:00pm, entitled "Teach the Controversy, Creation and Evolution". Of Bailouts and Bull, Friday 13th, ABC, 9pm & Prophecy ConferenceABC's John Stossel is having a new special on government waste Friday night, on their weekly news show 20/20. It is entitled, Bailouts and Bull. I heard John talk a little about it today, and one of the subjects he will address is 4K or universal pre-school. It sounds like it will be interesting. Slipping fast toward a godless nationhttp://www.frc.org/washingtonupdate/obamas-bad-science-bailout Stem cell success, stem cell failure, which kind worked?Just this week, we have 2 more stories in the news about stem cells used in human trials. In one case, a Parkinson's disease sufferer was helped, and in another case, a child with a brain disease, stem cells made the situation worse. Christians pray to change Obama's heart, Vatican criticizes Obama on abortionLast Thursday, I posted Ad celebrates Obama's mother's choice. That very afternoon, I received an email from Focus on the Family Action urging Christians to "pray for a change of heart for President Obama" regarding his pro-abortion and pro Freedom of Choice Act positions Ad celebrates Obama's mother's choice during Sanctity of Life week
A must read article, atheist says, "Africa needs God"For the second time in a few weeks, another atheist acknowledges God as an important factor in helping people. The first time was in an email I received from an atheist in California concerning my Are you naughty, nice? Stingy, generous? blog on giving. In that blog I concluded "the real litmus test on giving is religion." My atheist emailer then replied, "Never thought I'd say this, but thank God for religion then, if it makes Conservatives altruistic." Creating better society through Dr. assisted suicide for children under 1?http://www.parentalrights.org/blog/courts-the-law/un3 Exodus from public education?poll, 69.99% said it was easier and less expensive than private or homeschooling http://www.onenewsnow.com/Poll.aspx?ekfrm=371710 The Blessings BoxPlease, comment content should relate to the subject of the post. Although I try to respond to many, do not interpret my lack of a response as agreement. Are you naughty, nice? Stingy, generous?Christmas is the season of giving. Many charities make their year end pitch during the Christmas season. Whether you respond to their pleas or not, may depend more on your politics and religious beliefs than your wallet. It's nice to see a little bit of Christmas in advertising
Little bit of "Christmas" in adsI've noticed, have you? Kohl's Department Stores are using CHRISTMAS in their advertising! Washington State Holiday Hate Speechhttp://lh5.ggpht.com/_ykD2leYaXhM/SSI09WtV4hI/AAAAAAAAGC8/MT-ANfafeOU/IMG_3199.JPG Holiday hate speech at State CapitolOur state capitol in Madison has a Christmas tree (I am using last year's term), a menorah for Hanukkah, and I think something for Kwanza too. I am fine with that. They are holidays celebrated in December by people of various religions and cultures in our state. Madison's "Censored" TreeLast year, the State Assembly had to fight to get the Capitol Christmas tree called just that, a CHRISTMAS tree. In our culture, if it were not for Christmas, whether you celebrate it as religious holiday or secular, why else would you cut down a tree and bring it indoors? 1st Amendment rights threatened, will you be Speechless?http://www.onenewsnow.com/Blog/Default.aspx?id=337488 The year before the 1st ThanksgivingMost people are not aware that the Pilgrims arrived in the new world in November of 1620--one year before the day we commemorate as the first Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving gets shortchangedIt is true; I don't get out much. But even I notice that the retail world goes directly from Halloween to Christmas decorations, totally ignoring Thanksgiving. Every year, the Christmas decor comes out earlier and earlier. "Christmas," I saw it in a store ad!!! Kohls ad and newspaper bag ad said, Christmas sale. Thanksgivinghttp://www.latimes.com/features/kids/readingroom/la-et-story23-2008nov23%2C0%2C7094177.story Grow your own transplant parts from ADULT stem cellsDon't you love it? Grow your own transplant parts from your own stem cells. Claudia Castillo gets windpipe tailor-made from her own stem cells: (My emphasis) Prop 8 passage prompts disgusting protest in churchSo much for tolerance. A Radical Michigan Gay Group Attacks Christian Church Service on Sunday. Yup, those gay people that Christians are to be so tolerant of, acted in a very intolerant, disgusting way during a church service. Merry Athiestmas?Fox news why believe in good, just be good for goodness sake, the american humanist association 'Why Believe in a God?' Ad Campaign Launches on D.C. Buses Obama to fund embryonic stem cells? They don't workhttp://blogs.wsj.com/health/2008/11/10/obama-may-move-quickly-on-stem-cells-childrens-health/ Obama May Move Quickly on Stem Cells, Children's Health Nov. 10, 2008 Odd: Left has no use for Christianity until nowhttp://www.mediaresearch.org/cyberalerts/2008/cyb20081111.asp#1 Time: Obama a 'Pricne' Like Jesus Born of 'Imagination and Hope' Rescue Mission's work will increasehttp://www.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/34068804.html Nov 6 Choose this day whom you will serveWell, today is the day. The day we go vote for president and our other government representatives*. How will you choose which one? "Choose this day whom you will serve"Well, today is the day. The day we go vote for president and our other government representatives*. How will you choose which one? Obama, Are you for or against Same-Sex Marriage? Yes
That was quick. Choice Hotels responds to public pressurePeople, you have a voice. Use it! Obama doesn't spread HIS wealth around but wants you toObama wants you to spread your wealth around, but doesn't do it himself. His charitable donations are abysmal, amounting to less than 2% on average. Even janitor would know life began for some Obama said should dieNo wiggling out of this question by saying it is above my paygrade. Even a janitor would know these babies were children and were alive Home Depot figured "...we need a little Christmas"?
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Ever wonder if the book of Genesis is relevant today? What about dinosaurs, did they ever live with man? Is the earth really millions of years old or is it young? Does the rock and fossil record back up either claim? Have they ever found the remains of an apeman, or can we really believe there was an Adam as the Bible teaches?
If you do, you are not alone. These questions trouble many Christians today.
The two-day Answers Conference is sponsored by the 
On Tuesday, April 24th, Jerry Frye will once again be the featured speaker at the 
he amazing part of this true story is that He did it all for you so that you could personally experience 
This Sunday, January 30th and Monday, January 31st, 
Good Friday through Easter or Resurrection Sunday mark the most important 3 days for a Christian. It is during this time that Christians the world over remember the crucifixion, sacrificial death, and burial of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and celebrate His resurrection on Sunday.
