I think Ms. Sherrod's hate was alleviated significantly when she received several hundred thousand dollars in a discimmination settlement for black farmers (a fact generally ignored by the media). There may be more money to follow. Andrew Breitbart did selectively edit her video (although the NAACP audience clearly voiced approval of her discrimmination against white farmers, a fact also ignored by media reports), but Breitbart's no racist....yet Ms. Sherrod has implied that he is (she said he wants slavery to return) and apparently plans to sue him. It appears that Ms. Sherrod's divorce from hate is only as permanent as political and monetary circumstances warrant.

Haggard's comment "I over-repented" and his statement "If I was arrogant, I would have gotten a job in a farm bureau co-op somewhere in Iowa, changed my name and never been heard from again" (from the WSJ article) show a fundamental misunderstanding of repentance and humility. One can "over-share," "over-confess," or "over-apologize," but one can certainly not "over-turn away from sin." I'm not simply talking about the acts (alleged or actual) that people have accused him of; I'm speaking of the pride that allows him to say things like "Ted Haggard needs to be leading a church," equating this need to Tiger Woods' and Michael Vick's "needs" to play professional sports (from the WSJ article). And why would it be *arrogant* to start from scratch by working at a farm and be anonymous? *That* might actually demonstrate *humility*. No one "needs" the limelight, and unfortunately it seems like that is what Haggard is seeking. And what we give him when we continue to talk about him.

I have watched and prayed for Ted Haggard. Personally i do not feel sincerity in the statements. His term over-repented as a cope out that what he did. I wasn't Satan that led him down the path it was himself and desires. I believe he has done a real travesty in coming back so soon. It shows he is still in sin seeking affirmation and finances. I don't fault his wife for sticking by because she loves the Lord and her husband and both out up a variety of FAITHFULNESS. I am so thankful God do that for me also. Ted needed fulfillment from what he had been doing and stepped out in the LORD asking for different venues to prove himself. Once his loyalty, true faith, service and closeness to the LORD ARE EVIDENT HE MIGHT BE RIGHT IN THE LORD'S WILL. Not now. Where once I read this man as a leader and man of GOD. I recognize his as an example of sel-directed life. He may tale a good gracee but fails to meet up with GOD'S STANDARD.

Amen to Michael Constantine's comments to Ted Haggard. It is impossible to "over repent" unless it involves false guilt; But the Enemy will gladly try to convince us that we "over humiliated" ourselves. Pride sneaks in along with flattery and the desire for power. Don't do it, Ted!

A message to Ted Haggard: Ted, please do not go through with your plans to found a church within walking distance of New Life. Your motives may be crystal clear, and pure as snow. But the possibility that this move would be seen as a way to reestablish your power base, or worse, get in New Life's face, is very real. You are a gifted guy. Since your repentance seems sincere (though I am not sure what "over-repenting" means), why not make a fresh start in a new place? If God is with you and Gayle, you will see authentic fruits for your labors, and the body of believers at New Life (many of whom you may have brought to Jesus) will be the better for it. It is a safer move for you, and a better move for the Body of Christ.