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	<title>Thomas Umstattd Jr.</title>
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		<title>The Problem With Power</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Power confuses and concerns me. Here is the paradox: It is hard to do good without it. The more power a man attains, the more evil he commits. In politics we often think: &#8220;If only we could get more power we could do more good.&#8221; But is this the case? Three Stories -&#62; One Questions [...]


Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2010/02/the-benefits-of-praying-aloud-power-part-2/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The Benefits of Praying Aloud: Power (Part 2)'>The Benefits of Praying Aloud: Power (Part 2)</a> <small>We live in a world spoken into existence. The power...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2008/09/spunk/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Spunk'>Spunk</a> <small>Tap Tap Tap. A weak hand resounds against the shabby...</small></li>
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		<link>http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2010/06/the-problem-with-power/</link>
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		<title>Spoken Prayer and Our Insecurities (Praying Aloud Part 4)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Praying aloud can be scary particularly in a group setting where others can agree or disagree.


Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2010/01/the-benefits-of-praying-aloud-agreement-part-1/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The Benefits of Praying Aloud: Agreement (Part 1)'>The Benefits of Praying Aloud: Agreement (Part 1)</a> <small>Someone once asked me. &#8220;Why should we bother to voice...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2010/02/the-benefits-of-praying-aloud-power-part-2/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The Benefits of Praying Aloud: Power (Part 2)'>The Benefits of Praying Aloud: Power (Part 2)</a> <small>We live in a world spoken into existence. The power...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2010/02/the-benefits-of-praying-aloud-authority-part-3/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The Benefits of Praying Aloud: Authority (Part 3)'>The Benefits of Praying Aloud: Authority (Part 3)</a> <small>If you can write company checks in the boss’ name...</small></li>
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		<link>http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2010/04/spoken-prayer-and-our-insecurities-praying-aloud-part-4/</link>
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		<title>How to Vote Twice on Tuesday</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Election day is here! Every cycle I am surprised how many people don&#8217;t know they can legally vote twice on election day. 3 Steps to Become a Voting Ninja Step #1 &#8211; Vote in the Primary Election Democrat or Republican. You can vote early or on Election Day. But you must vote in the primary [...]


Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2010/02/march-2010-voters-guide/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: March 2010 Voter&#8217;s Guide'>March 2010 Voter&#8217;s Guide</a> <small>For those of you who live outside Texas please forgive...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2010/02/why-vote-debra-medina/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Why vote for Debra Medina?'>Why vote for Debra Medina?</a> <small>For those of you who follow this blog you know...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2008/12/the-problem-with-the-constitution-party/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The Problem with the Constitution Party'>The Problem with the Constitution Party</a> <small>From the archive&#8230; The Problem with the Constitution Party I...</small></li>
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		<link>http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2010/03/how-to-vote-twice-on-tuesday/</link>
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		<title>Technology Talks (March 2010)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As you may know, I teach on technology a lot. Several of you have asked when my next classes are. So here you go here is a list of some of my upcoming talks. I would love to see you there! How Everything Has Changed &#38; Nothing is New What the changes in Social Media [...]


Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2009/02/acw-christian-writers-conference/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: ACW Christian Writers Conference'>ACW Christian Writers Conference</a> <small>Last Weekend David Umstattd and I visit the American Christian...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2009/02/i-am-going-to-russia/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: I am Going to Russia!'>I am Going to Russia!</a> <small>Married people often tell me how they miss the freedom...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2009/05/need-help-with-technology-check-out-my-new-website/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Need Help With Technology? Check out my new website.'>Need Help With Technology? Check out my new website.</a> <small>This robot goes with the new website I started to...</small></li>
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		<link>http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2010/02/technology-talks-march-2010/</link>
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		<title>March 2010 Voter&#8217;s Guide</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For those of you who live outside Texas please forgive this post. We are having an important election right now and I feel it is important we vote for the right folks.


Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2010/03/how-to-vote-twice-on-tuesday/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: How to Vote Twice on Tuesday'>How to Vote Twice on Tuesday</a> <small>Election day is here! Every cycle I am surprised how...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2010/01/why-march/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Why March?'>Why March?</a> <small>Someone recently asked me what the point was to all...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2010/02/technology-talks-march-2010/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Technology Talks (March 2010)'>Technology Talks (March 2010)</a> <small>As you may know, I teach on technology a lot....</small></li>
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		<link>http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2010/02/march-2010-voters-guide/</link>
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		<title>Why vote for Debra Medina?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For those of you who follow this blog you know that I endorsed Rick Perry back in September. So why would I now vote for Medina?


Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2009/09/rick-perry-the-right-man-for-the-job/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Rick Perry &#8211; The Right Man for the Job'>Rick Perry &#8211; The Right Man for the Job</a> <small>Every election cycle people ask me who I support for...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2010/02/the-future-of-the-tea-party/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The future of the Tea Party'>The future of the Tea Party</a> <small>If there is one thing we learn from History it...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2010/02/march-2010-voters-guide/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: March 2010 Voter&#8217;s Guide'>March 2010 Voter&#8217;s Guide</a> <small>For those of you who live outside Texas please forgive...</small></li>
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		<link>http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2010/02/why-vote-debra-medina/</link>
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		<title>The future of the Tea Party</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If there is one thing we learn from History it is that there is nothing new under the sun. Lets break with tradition shall we? Lets look back through history and see what we can learn about what is about to happen in the future. As King Solomon said, &#8220;History merely repeats itself. It has [...]


Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2008/12/the-problem-with-the-constitution-party/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The Problem with the Constitution Party'>The Problem with the Constitution Party</a> <small>From the archive&#8230; The Problem with the Constitution Party I...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2010/02/why-vote-debra-medina/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Why vote for Debra Medina?'>Why vote for Debra Medina?</a> <small>For those of you who follow this blog you know...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2008/01/why-there-is-no-such-thing-as-slavery/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: There is No Such Thing as Slavery'>There is No Such Thing as Slavery</a> <small>Recently, I watched Gandhi. In that movie, Ganhi said that...</small></li>
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		<link>http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2010/02/the-future-of-the-tea-party/</link>
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		<title>The Benefits of Praying Aloud: Authority (Part 3)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you can write company checks in the boss’ name it means you have his authority to spend company money.

In that same way Jesus allows us to act in his name.


Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2010/02/the-benefits-of-praying-aloud-power-part-2/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The Benefits of Praying Aloud: Power (Part 2)'>The Benefits of Praying Aloud: Power (Part 2)</a> <small>We live in a world spoken into existence. The power...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2010/01/the-benefits-of-praying-aloud-agreement-part-1/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The Benefits of Praying Aloud: Agreement (Part 1)'>The Benefits of Praying Aloud: Agreement (Part 1)</a> <small>Someone once asked me. &#8220;Why should we bother to voice...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2010/04/spoken-prayer-and-our-insecurities-praying-aloud-part-4/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Spoken Prayer and Our Insecurities (Praying Aloud Part 4)'>Spoken Prayer and Our Insecurities (Praying Aloud Part 4)</a> <small>Praying aloud can be scary particularly in a group setting...</small></li>
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		<link>http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2010/02/the-benefits-of-praying-aloud-authority-part-3/</link>
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		<title>The Benefits of Praying Aloud: Power (Part 2)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We live in a world spoken into existence. The power of God’s tongue created the world. He made us in His image and our tongues have power as well. 


Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2010/01/the-benefits-of-praying-aloud-agreement-part-1/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The Benefits of Praying Aloud: Agreement (Part 1)'>The Benefits of Praying Aloud: Agreement (Part 1)</a> <small>Someone once asked me. &#8220;Why should we bother to voice...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2010/04/spoken-prayer-and-our-insecurities-praying-aloud-part-4/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Spoken Prayer and Our Insecurities (Praying Aloud Part 4)'>Spoken Prayer and Our Insecurities (Praying Aloud Part 4)</a> <small>Praying aloud can be scary particularly in a group setting...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2010/02/the-benefits-of-praying-aloud-authority-part-3/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The Benefits of Praying Aloud: Authority (Part 3)'>The Benefits of Praying Aloud: Authority (Part 3)</a> <small>If you can write company checks in the boss’ name...</small></li>
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		<link>http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2010/02/the-benefits-of-praying-aloud-power-part-2/</link>
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		<title>Why March?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Someone recently asked me what the point was to all these pro-life marches. We have marched a lot in recent weeks so the question is valid. I would like to submit the following 5 reasons why we should march and rumble for life. Marching Encourages our Leaders One of the challenges of leadership is that [...]


Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2008/01/texas-rally-for-life-2008-photos/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Texas Rally for Life 2008 (Photos)'>Texas Rally for Life 2008 (Photos)</a> <small>Last Saturday I went with some friends to the Texas...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2008/07/public-agitator/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Public Agitator (Abolition of Abortion)'>Public Agitator (Abolition of Abortion)</a> <small>The Hill Agitator is agitating on Capital Hill, influencing elected...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2010/01/killing-off-black-americans/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Killing Off Black Americans'>Killing Off Black Americans</a> <small>There are some issues that define a generation. For our...</small></li>
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		<link>http://www.thomasumstattd.com/2010/01/why-march/</link>
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