God knows everything about what is going to be. I believe this, and many of you believe this too.

Let us begin with that bit of reference.

So why did God choose Saul as the first king for His people? After all, God knew exactly what Saul was going to do. (I Samuel, Chapter 8:10-20 ...)

And look at the way Saul affected those who were closest to him. Saul's relationship with his wife was significant to the extent that she was barely mentioned. Saul's son became best friends with a young man whom seemed okay with King Saul until others showed admiration for him also. And that same young man was adored by Saul's younger daughter ...to whom Saul promised her hand in marriage if the young man achieved a task which the king felt impossible to achieve, hoping the young man would instead die in the process. But after the young man did survive and marry the king's daughter, King Saul treated him like an enemy, and the young man's wife and her brother had to both help him flee for his life. So why did God choose Saul? I Samuel, Chapter 9:1-2, shows why God chose Saul. God gave them the kind of king that they were looking for ...to perhaps show them how much of a mistake it was to desire a king.

The next king was the kind of person that God would have us be ...but God's focus was on the person, not the kingship; because we have to remember that God's people wanted a king ...and that was not what God wanted. God wants us to be the person He directs us to be. God's full plan would be fulfilled later, with the King of Kings, Jesus.

God wants us to be us. Yes, we are flawed in many ways, but we can let God work on us ...and in us. The good thing about flawed people is that there's always room for improvement. It all hinges upon the fact that we admit that we aren't flawless ...and at the same time realizing that Jesus came to earth to live the life that none of us could, while providing the very hope that we all need.

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God is righteous. We constantly try to judge, but ...well, let's let the story speak for itself.

Many have lost a cherished friend at the hand ...or, let us say, unsteady hand on the wheel of a drunken driver. It is now December 22nd, 2010 ...and the holiday season is not always an easy one for many. Let's be careful not to make it even more difficult than it already is.

It could be that the driver was not in the proper frame of mind before he had begun to drink. It could be that he too, had just lost a loved one. The difference is, he had chosen an unwise means to cope with his grief ...through the consumption of alcohol. The reason behind his drinking will most likely remain unknown. There are often unknown and unforeseen reasons behind much of life.

But this story is not about such a man ...who would carelessly attempt to drown his emotions.

He couldn't believe she was gone! The bus was soon to arrive. It was where it had all begun ...her hometown, the town where they had first met. At the last stop, a very attractive lady boarded the bus and sat right across the aisle from him. She gave it her all, attempting to get his attention ...through overt, exaggerated movements and expressions. But he was not impressed, nor swayed by such shallow expressions.

There is a joy, yet sadness, observing others who misplace emotions, however naive or innocent ...some not at all, yet putting forth their best (or worst) effort, however ill-timed or inadequate it may seem. A deep realization and satisfaction of what true love is, often takes years, mixed with pain and joy. His true love now rested within the memories of his recently departed wife. The bus would soon be approaching the place where all those memories began. His eyes took in the surroundings, a rebirth of all those precious memories.

He was seated exactly seven seats back from the front. His eyes fixed upon the empty aisle, just behind the bus driver. Yes, that was exactly right. It was that exact spot that his eyes first met hers. Not knowing that he had, he had smiled, with raised hand, indicating the only empty seat ...beside him.

Next week they would've celebrated their 20th Wedding Anniversary.

It was a clear and certain journey of lost hopes. A tear entered his eye, though it did not travel alone. Tears gathered, blurring his vision. Then a momentary peace came over him. Through blurred vision, he felt he could see her standing there. That vision was clear ...or was it? At least in his heart of hearts it was.

Unbeknownst to him, a young lady in the front row suddenly turned around. She found no moment to gather, nor assess her emotions. She considered it an affront ...that he was staring at her.

She did not hesitate to leave her seat. She threw her arms into the air, verbalizing something that could be readily discerned by no one, as she marched down the aisle. No one knew who she was, nor had they known that she often had these sort of episodes, due to her mental illness. In spite of her illness, she was a very effective communicator. Most of the time it was a complete pleasure to communicate with her. But this was the exception. She had felt she was no longer in need of her medication, and at the present, she found herself leaping upon him, pummeling him with her fists.

The source of her anger was no longer a concern ...her emotions were enough to rally the troops. Emotions ruled. Others left their seats and began beating on him as well, not knowing what he had done to the woman, yet assured her retaliation was justified. He obviously deserved this beating ...and more.

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Just began reading the remarkable story of Elisabeth Elliot and her experiences with the Auca Indians. And I reflect on the wide disparity of treatment our own native Americans were given. I've heard many Christians trying to justify all the actions of those who've played major roles in the history of our country. If we had no police force, I wonder how I'd act if my property was suddenly visited by the likes of a disrespecting sort, acting on any whim or fancy ...whose behavior caused more damage than a mere unwelcome intrusion? I would not try to justify all of my actions within the history of my family ...whom I reside with, fully dedicated towards their best interests and motivated by love. I will confess to mistakes, but I continually fully contend that in spite of me, a high degree of love always exists. But then again, the motivation goes hand-in-hand with to whom the recognition is given. God did not send His Son to take from us, but to give us ...not what we deserve, but a chance to be reconciled; and a direction towards His glory with the realization of the blessed gift of eternal life.

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Okay, ...praise God for all the revivals throughout the world. More of us should take note here in the U.S.A.. And my prayers still go out to Haiti, in hopes those revivals continue. From Britain, India, and Indonesia, Israel, and Australia ...and all those European intellectual minds, of Switzerland, Sweden, and Germany, to name a few. Whether you read a book ...read the Bible, or blog, or Twitter ...or can you bear face the Facebook. It's not just MySpace, but our space ...and trying not to space out! Our place, a gift from God ...who would send His ....Son?

 Yes, yes, yes!!!

 Read the Bible, do we need to say which Bible? Do we need to say who Jesus is? Let it not be a sad commentary ....let it not end! We don't know when it will end, but make sure your lamp is lit, and you have enough oil. Better to burn it now, than burn later? Does this create all too much confusion? Yes, I thought so ...so reveals the purpose of: The Evolution of Confusion, the book, not the speech. I may not be well written, but it may be well to read it. The value of what you'll retain, may be of highest value ...can you risk a twenty dollar bill? The price of feeding your face ...not back to Facebook, let's clear this all up, not away!

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The Evolution of Confusion, in print, is actually only half of the book. It is my only book in print, other than a few old copies of "So Loved ...", which I've recently radically revised. The second story is "The Curious Whether and How"; and the third title is "Do the Birds in the Wilderness, Not Heard, Stop Singing Their Songs?" It is my dream to publish the first three books in sequence, then publish the fourth book, "The Evolution of Confusion" in its entire version. Actually, it is not my dream to publish, it is my dream for a publisher to publish the books ...but as dreams go, that would be a whopper. Meanwhile, perhaps I'd be best served by going to Burger King ...to settle for a hamburger by that name ...and let others digest the idea (that is, if any publishers happen to be bored and just happen upon this site).

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This fifth listing is merely to inform of all the sites that are created by me, Stephen Meiner, and that express my thoughts, that are expressed most fully in the book: The Evolution of Confusion. You can purchase the book through many retailers: inclusive of India, Canada, and England ---or how about Haiti, Indonesia, or Israel ---tell me about it; or you can get it from me. My e-mail is: (stephenmeiner@yahoo.com), or not too reliable with the e-mail anymore, so perhaps try Facebook (presently shows wedding pic of my wife Cindy & me ......and my mailing address is Stephen Meiner, P.O.Box 300072, Waterford, Michigan 48330.

(http://politeisgoodyetdowereallywanttoknow.blogspot.com/) ...covers way more than you'd probably ever care to consider, but my hope is that you'd sincerely consider Jesus, as we can easily read the Bible ...at least if you can read this, you surely can read the Bible.  Pray for understanding ...& God bless!!!

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The fourth listing is: Stephen Meiner: TheEvolutionofConfusionBook-to-blog. (http://stephenmeiner--book-to-blog.blogspot.com/)

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The third listing is: The Evolution of Confusion Book additions. (http://stephenmeiner.blogspot.com/)

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The second blogspot listing is: The Evolution of Confusion Addendum. (http://theevolutionofconfusionaddendum.blogspot.com/)

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The blogspots are listed firstly, as simply: The Evolution of Confusion, listed on the first page if you goolgle: "Stephen Meiner". (http://theevolutionofconfusion.blogspot.com/)

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Facebook shows a very detailed description of accesses: listed under Stephen Meiner

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TheTwitter site is called "DadnDaughter"...& for certain it is still relevant, yet I am not on Twitter, or mostly never, but the site is probably still in existence.  There is probably a DadnSons site also, and possibly a replacement of DadnDaughterx2, if my memory serves me correctly.

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The Evolution of Confusion can be best accessed by typing in (googling): Stephen Meiner; and looking at Twitter, Facebook, or the blogspot.

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The Evolution of Confusion is not just a speech, it's a "Book".