The Personal Weblog of Travis Kaiser

I’ve heard all my life that words are powerful. In my favorite book of the Bible, James, there are many warnings about the power the tongue can wield. Yet, one of the biggest parts of my life that gets me into trouble is my mouth - just ask Mary Julia.

In a recent news report, a Wake Forest student has been kicked out of school for a posting he made on the popular website Facebook. In a particular post he stated that the would ‘blow up campus’. Campus security searched his room but did not find any weapons. Luke Caparelli, a running back on the football team, told campus security he had no intentions to hurt the school or anyone on campus. (Click here to read more).

My first reaction to this news was that it seemed like an overreaction by the school. But is it? In recent years our society has come to take threats more seriously due to multiple high school shootings, 9/11, and the most recent attack on Virgina Tech’s campus last fall. Words do matter. It would have been better if his last statement would have been his first. Unfortunately for him - words typed, written, or said mean something.

How are you words? They can either “blow things up” or they can bring restoration.

Here’s another picture of Ellie Claire. So many of you have asked how Mary Julia and the baby are doing and we are grateful for the love we have been shown. We brag to our friends and family about how awesome our church is and this proves to be one more reminder.

 So…what you have all been waiting for - the three movies every Christian must watch.

1. Luther (2003) - This movie portrays how Luther, a German reformer, was both a rebel and leader in the Protestant Reformation in the early 1500’s. Of all of the literature on Luther this movie is a decent portrayal of the historical account. Rated PG-13 for images of violence (namely self-floggings by the Catholics and aftermath of a war).

2. Amazing Grace (2006) - William Wilberforce was a rebel of his own in the 1700’s. He spent his entire life trying to fight for those who couldn’t fight for themselves. His greatest battle - ending the slave trade. Also recounts John Newton’s writing of the hymn Amazing Grace. Rated PG.

3. Les Miserables (1998)- Focus on the Family says “The moving story of Jean Valjean former convict who experiences the great injustice of the law only to wind up knowing the redemptive power of God’s grace and mercy. Rated PG-13

 These are some great date night movies for those of you who are married. So… go get some Coke, popcorn, and hit up the movie store.

Our precious Ellie Claire has finally arrived! She was born on March 8th at 9:31 am. She weighed 8 lbs and 1 ounce and is 21 inches long. I’m sure you will agree with me that she is the most beautiful girl ever born!

 Oh - and don’t worry, this won’t be on the only pic I post on here of our newest gift.