Okay, strange thing...I was working a photography event last night, and the people at the event were eating, so my assistant and I were just sitting down talking. Not much talking, just a little conversation here and there, in between a lot of silence. Then, out of no where, I started thinking about something that a young lady did to me that I did not appreciate AT ALL. Not only did I feel that what she did was trifling, but it was so silly and small, that she really could have come to me and apologized about it, but she never did. So anyway, apparently, I'm getting hot about it all over again, so I turn to my assistant and say, "I have to tell you what this young lady did to me..." Now keep in mind, this incident happened about a year ago, lol.
So I tell my assistant the story and never said the young lady's name until the very end of the story. So my assistant looks at me and says, "is her last name xyz?" And I said "yeees, that's her." And she said "oh my goodness, what made you think about that since it happened so long ago." I said "I don't know, it just came across my mind." Then my assistant shares with me that the young lady had been going through some trouble over the past year or so, and lost her job. So then I told my assistant, "oh I get it...I'm supposed to pray for her."
Okay, so I'm stopping the story here to say that this is the pivotal point where I personally understand that "things" just don't cross your mind out of the blue. They are planted there. I believe that God wants me to pray for this young lady. But how can I? She's not going to come up to me and say, "Hey Thais, will you pray for me?" So the next best thing is to find someone who knows her and is familiar enough with her situation to tell me, so that I can know to pray for her. I know, it sounds weird, but that's just how "out-the-box" God is!
Love ya,
Thais
Sunday, December 02, 2007
Friday, November 30, 2007
The Tooth Fairy Came
Okay..so the Tooth Fairy came last night and gave Laila $20 for her teeth and $1 to Zachary just because. Hubby is trying to find out which teeth can he pull out to get $20 too.
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Laila Lost Teeth Today!
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” (2 Corinthians 5:17)
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Blood Pressure is High!
I went to the doctor's today, and they said that my blood pressure was high, 140 over 80! I need to do some research on blood pressure.
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Back Home!
I'm back home with my family now! Yeah. I had a Super-Fantastic vacation, but I'm glad to be back home! My family was excited to see me too. They picked me up at the airport with beautiful lavender flowers!
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Saturday, November 10, 2007
The Spirit-World Welcomed Idell With Open Arms Today!
“God's voice thunders in marvelous ways; he does great things beyond our understanding. He says to the snow, 'Fall on the earth,' and to the rain shower, 'Be a mighty downpour.” (Job 37:5-6)
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
“For, "All men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord stands forever." And this is the word that was preached to you.” (1 Peter 1:24-25)
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Here's Some Revelation
“And I Will Bless You Beyond Your Means.”
“The manifestation of THE BLESSING,” saith the Lord, “is at an all-time high. You are approaching a blessing manifestation of Glory that is an explosion in ways and in intensity that the human race has never seen before. It will look in the spirit the way terrorism looks in the natural, as if it is absolutely everywhere and unstoppable.
“Don’t ever get the idea that terrorism is unstoppable. No, no, no. I said in the 54 the Chapter of Isaiah that terror will arise but not by Me, and it will not come nigh you. That’s my promise,” saith the Lord, “and if you will take it, THE BLESSING will surround you. THE BLESSING will encase you and you will learn to walk in the secret place of the Most High God. Blessed in His blessing, blessed in His Glory, blessed in your comings, blessed in your goings. Blessed in your pocket book. All debt will have to get up and leave you the way leprosy left the lepers of old.
“Debt,” saith the Lord. “Oh my, my lord, oh my, say that again. I’ve never heard that before. Oooweee, “debt is financial sickness, it is financial leprosy. It’s an attempt to do with the natural world’s monies and abilities what I created THE BLESSING to do for you. Only it is a burden and not a blessing.
“Debt is part of the curse. And if you will begin to confess it, you will be shocked and thrilled at how quickly you will have t he Glory arise and drive the debt out of your life. And if you’ll bring your tithe t o Me and spend time wit h Me, spend time with Me, spend time with Me tithing that tithe to Me, then I will teach you, and I will train you, and I will show you how to be debt-free, just like I have others around you.
“And I will bless you beyond your means. I will bless you beyond your income. I will bless you beyond your salaries. I will bless you beyond anything you’ve ever known before. I will show you things to come. I will show you things that you’ve never heard of before, and you will take advantage of those things and be financially blessed in all of that. But I’ll tell you, I’ll bring financial blessing on you that you ain’t got any idea where it came from.
“It has come to an explosive place. It’s ready. I’m ready,” saith the Lord, “if you’ll begin to confess it. And if you will begin to walk in it, and if you will make it a priority in your life, then the Glory will manifest in your midst. And you will give Me praise and I will come and visit you and together we will have a grand time,” saith the Lord. Hallelujah, hallelujah.
“Pastors, ministers of churches, it’s time for the Glory to manifest in and among your congregation. If you will begin to teach it. If you will begin to preach it. If you will begin to reveal it from My Word, I will manifest myself,” saith the Lord, “if you’ll preach and teach on the love of God, and if you will preach and teach on My Glory, I will begin to manifest it in your midst. And you will have glorification manifestation and there’ll be things that will happen that will take you six months to figure out what it was.
It will get so heavy in your congregation from time to time that people in there will not be able to see one another, because of the thickness of the manifestation of the Glory. Some of you are going to have it manifest in your cars, manifest as you travel.” Praise God!
Amen.
—Prophecy given by Kenneth Copeland
July 9, 2007
2007 West Coast Believers’ Convention
“For, "All men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord stands forever." And this is the word that was preached to you.” (1 Peter 1:24-25)
“The manifestation of THE BLESSING,” saith the Lord, “is at an all-time high. You are approaching a blessing manifestation of Glory that is an explosion in ways and in intensity that the human race has never seen before. It will look in the spirit the way terrorism looks in the natural, as if it is absolutely everywhere and unstoppable.
“Don’t ever get the idea that terrorism is unstoppable. No, no, no. I said in the 54 the Chapter of Isaiah that terror will arise but not by Me, and it will not come nigh you. That’s my promise,” saith the Lord, “and if you will take it, THE BLESSING will surround you. THE BLESSING will encase you and you will learn to walk in the secret place of the Most High God. Blessed in His blessing, blessed in His Glory, blessed in your comings, blessed in your goings. Blessed in your pocket book. All debt will have to get up and leave you the way leprosy left the lepers of old.
“Debt,” saith the Lord. “Oh my, my lord, oh my, say that again. I’ve never heard that before. Oooweee, “debt is financial sickness, it is financial leprosy. It’s an attempt to do with the natural world’s monies and abilities what I created THE BLESSING to do for you. Only it is a burden and not a blessing.
“Debt is part of the curse. And if you will begin to confess it, you will be shocked and thrilled at how quickly you will have t he Glory arise and drive the debt out of your life. And if you’ll bring your tithe t o Me and spend time wit h Me, spend time with Me, spend time with Me tithing that tithe to Me, then I will teach you, and I will train you, and I will show you how to be debt-free, just like I have others around you.
“And I will bless you beyond your means. I will bless you beyond your income. I will bless you beyond your salaries. I will bless you beyond anything you’ve ever known before. I will show you things to come. I will show you things that you’ve never heard of before, and you will take advantage of those things and be financially blessed in all of that. But I’ll tell you, I’ll bring financial blessing on you that you ain’t got any idea where it came from.
“It has come to an explosive place. It’s ready. I’m ready,” saith the Lord, “if you’ll begin to confess it. And if you will begin to walk in it, and if you will make it a priority in your life, then the Glory will manifest in your midst. And you will give Me praise and I will come and visit you and together we will have a grand time,” saith the Lord. Hallelujah, hallelujah.
“Pastors, ministers of churches, it’s time for the Glory to manifest in and among your congregation. If you will begin to teach it. If you will begin to preach it. If you will begin to reveal it from My Word, I will manifest myself,” saith the Lord, “if you’ll preach and teach on the love of God, and if you will preach and teach on My Glory, I will begin to manifest it in your midst. And you will have glorification manifestation and there’ll be things that will happen that will take you six months to figure out what it was.
It will get so heavy in your congregation from time to time that people in there will not be able to see one another, because of the thickness of the manifestation of the Glory. Some of you are going to have it manifest in your cars, manifest as you travel.” Praise God!
Amen.
—Prophecy given by Kenneth Copeland
July 9, 2007
2007 West Coast Believers’ Convention
“For, "All men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord stands forever." And this is the word that was preached to you.” (1 Peter 1:24-25)
Sunday, September 16, 2007
“Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.” (James 3:13)
Thursday, September 13, 2007
VH1 has Ez on their front page
“ Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble.” (1 Peter 3:8)
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
I had a pretty good today today, given the fact that I'm a little sick. One of my nostrils is stopped up and the other one is running, go figure.
“Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matthew 28:18-20)
“Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matthew 28:18-20)
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
Wow! I've been gone for a minute...
So I went to visit a church tonight that the Lord told me to go visit. I've been there a few other times before (they were all sporadic visits). So anyway, last week, the Lord told me to make sure I go tonight. So I went, and right toward the end of service the Bishop calls me up and tells me a whole mouth full of stuff that I can't even remember...but I must say that it was confirmation. I can tell you that he said "the Lord has set me apart." That right there was something that I heard the Lord say to me when I was in Los Angeles last time. I was on the set of I Love New York 2, just waiting around with the others and two things were going through my mind: "I have set you apart," and the song, "How Great is Our God."
So when the Bishop said that tonight, it was confirmation. He said that God gives me dreams and visions, and that I am covered, the Lord was protecting me for Himself, and He is going to use me MIGHTILY! He stressed that part. He continued that the Lord was going to use me to speak to His people, I have been asking God for the right thing to do, the right thing to say, the right way to act, seeking and praying and desiring for Him to use me and He will. I need to be prepared for the next six to eight months for the Lord to use me. Then the Bishop asked another prophet to come speak the words that the Lord has given her, and she stood in front of me and said that my heart is very soft, like cotton, that the Lord needed to use that so I can have a heart for His people. That when they come to me, I will have know what they are feeling and going through because their feelings will be mirrored on me. I was going to speak the word of the Lord, she said that she sees me on my knees crying before God, I will be like Jeremiah, the weeping prophet. Okay, let's stop right there...it's funny she said that because I told God last year that when I feel the prophetic anointing, I feel like vomiting, and I was going to be Thais the vomiting Prophet...ha, ha. Okay, that's not all that funny. Anyway, she goes on to say that I will need training, the Lord wants me to get training so that I will know what to do when it happens.
“What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus. Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you—guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us.” (2 Timothy 1:13-14)
So when the Bishop said that tonight, it was confirmation. He said that God gives me dreams and visions, and that I am covered, the Lord was protecting me for Himself, and He is going to use me MIGHTILY! He stressed that part. He continued that the Lord was going to use me to speak to His people, I have been asking God for the right thing to do, the right thing to say, the right way to act, seeking and praying and desiring for Him to use me and He will. I need to be prepared for the next six to eight months for the Lord to use me. Then the Bishop asked another prophet to come speak the words that the Lord has given her, and she stood in front of me and said that my heart is very soft, like cotton, that the Lord needed to use that so I can have a heart for His people. That when they come to me, I will have know what they are feeling and going through because their feelings will be mirrored on me. I was going to speak the word of the Lord, she said that she sees me on my knees crying before God, I will be like Jeremiah, the weeping prophet. Okay, let's stop right there...it's funny she said that because I told God last year that when I feel the prophetic anointing, I feel like vomiting, and I was going to be Thais the vomiting Prophet...ha, ha. Okay, that's not all that funny. Anyway, she goes on to say that I will need training, the Lord wants me to get training so that I will know what to do when it happens.
“What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus. Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you—guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us.” (2 Timothy 1:13-14)
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
“If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.” (Romans 14:8)
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
“To the angel of the church in Laodicea write:These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God's creation. Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.” (Revelation 3:14,20)
Friday, August 10, 2007
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
“For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; it is he who will save us.” (Isaiah 33:22)
Monday, August 06, 2007
Happy Birthday GS!
Like Israel and The New Breed sings, "I have not forgotten!"
“All your words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal.” (Psalm 119:160)
“All your words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal.” (Psalm 119:160)
Saturday, August 04, 2007
“This is what the LORD says, he who made the earth, the LORD who formed it and established it—the LORD is his name: 'Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” (Jeremiah 33:2-3)
Friday, August 03, 2007
Bridge to Terabithia
Tonight was the first time that I saw Bridge to Terabithia and I must say...I thought it had a lot of potential. The part that I really had a problem with was that the little girl dies in the movie. What's up with that?
“But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:7)
“But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:7)
Wednesday, August 01, 2007
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
“Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God.” (John 1:12-13)
Saturday, July 28, 2007
“I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:14)
Friday, July 27, 2007
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” (Hebrews 12:1)
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Monday, July 23, 2007
Ez had a visitation last night
“Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” (Matthew 19:14)
Friday, July 20, 2007
Jeremiah 1:1-10 is a narrative that introduces the call experience of Jeremiah, a man from Anathoth. The elements that are present in the call experience of Jeremiah are also present in the call experience of every minister.
First, a minister is in the ministry because of a direct call from God. The ministry is not a job, it is a vocation, and unless someone is called by God to preach God’s word, that person has no place in the ministry.
The Lord said to Jeremiah: “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you” (v. 5). Every pastor has an intimate relationship with God. The word “to know” refers to a special relationship between God and Jeremiah. It was the same word used to describe the relationship between God and Israel. The Lord said to Israel: “You only have I known of all the families of the earth” (Amos 3:2). And when Israel failed God, God lamented that there was no knowledge of God in the land. Thus when God said that he knew Jeremiah, God was emphasizing his personal commitment to Jeremiah.
God knows every person whom he calls into the ministry and the Lord has a personal interest in their ministry. Because God called them and cares for them, he is also committed to their success as ministers.
Second, a minister is set apart for a special work. God said to Jeremiah: “before you were born, I set you apart” (v.5). The expression “to set apart” in Hebrew means “to make it holy.” God sets a person apart for ministry, for special work. In the Bible, anything or anyone who belonged to God was holy, set a part for God’s use.
God also sets apart people and gives them special tasks. All believers are holy people; we are set apart for God’s special use. We, as believers, are set apart from the world to become a special people, a holy people.
Prophets had two very important functions as people called by God. First, a prophet acted as an ambassador for God. God told Jeremiah: “I appointed you as a prophet to the nations” (v.5). One is appointed by God in the same way an ambassador is appointed by the president. Jeremiah was appointed to represent God and to speak on behalf of God to all the nations.
Ministers are God’s ambassadors. Their assignment may not be to a specific nation, but to a specific state, a specific city, or a specific community. Ministers represent God in their community in the same way Jeremiah represented God before Israel and before Babylon.
Second, a prophet acted as a representative of God. The prophet Jeremiah had been “set apart” by God. “Set apart” means “holy.” The prophet was a holy person. God commanded his people: “You shall be holy; for I the Lord your God am holy” (Leviticus 19:2). Because the prophet represents a holy God, the prophet is a holy person who lives a holy life. Not a perfect life, because only God is perfect. A holy life means a life set apart.
That is the only way a minister can be effective in the ministry. Ministers must learn how to live a life that is completely dedicated to God and to his cause. The word “sanctify” is the same word translated to “set apart” or to “make holy.” Because Jesus desired that his disciples would learn how to live a holy life, he had to set himself apart, he had to sanctify himself for his work. Jesus said: “And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth” (John 17:19). Jesus also said: “Sanctify them by the truth: your word is truth” (John 17:17).
It's part of the Word to make spiritual decisions to please God, instead of carnal decisions to please yourself.
The biggest part of growing spiritually is not changing other people, but changing yourself.
“But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.” (1 John 1:7)
First, a minister is in the ministry because of a direct call from God. The ministry is not a job, it is a vocation, and unless someone is called by God to preach God’s word, that person has no place in the ministry.
The Lord said to Jeremiah: “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you” (v. 5). Every pastor has an intimate relationship with God. The word “to know” refers to a special relationship between God and Jeremiah. It was the same word used to describe the relationship between God and Israel. The Lord said to Israel: “You only have I known of all the families of the earth” (Amos 3:2). And when Israel failed God, God lamented that there was no knowledge of God in the land. Thus when God said that he knew Jeremiah, God was emphasizing his personal commitment to Jeremiah.
God knows every person whom he calls into the ministry and the Lord has a personal interest in their ministry. Because God called them and cares for them, he is also committed to their success as ministers.
Second, a minister is set apart for a special work. God said to Jeremiah: “before you were born, I set you apart” (v.5). The expression “to set apart” in Hebrew means “to make it holy.” God sets a person apart for ministry, for special work. In the Bible, anything or anyone who belonged to God was holy, set a part for God’s use.
God also sets apart people and gives them special tasks. All believers are holy people; we are set apart for God’s special use. We, as believers, are set apart from the world to become a special people, a holy people.
Prophets had two very important functions as people called by God. First, a prophet acted as an ambassador for God. God told Jeremiah: “I appointed you as a prophet to the nations” (v.5). One is appointed by God in the same way an ambassador is appointed by the president. Jeremiah was appointed to represent God and to speak on behalf of God to all the nations.
Ministers are God’s ambassadors. Their assignment may not be to a specific nation, but to a specific state, a specific city, or a specific community. Ministers represent God in their community in the same way Jeremiah represented God before Israel and before Babylon.
Second, a prophet acted as a representative of God. The prophet Jeremiah had been “set apart” by God. “Set apart” means “holy.” The prophet was a holy person. God commanded his people: “You shall be holy; for I the Lord your God am holy” (Leviticus 19:2). Because the prophet represents a holy God, the prophet is a holy person who lives a holy life. Not a perfect life, because only God is perfect. A holy life means a life set apart.
That is the only way a minister can be effective in the ministry. Ministers must learn how to live a life that is completely dedicated to God and to his cause. The word “sanctify” is the same word translated to “set apart” or to “make holy.” Because Jesus desired that his disciples would learn how to live a holy life, he had to set himself apart, he had to sanctify himself for his work. Jesus said: “And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth” (John 17:19). Jesus also said: “Sanctify them by the truth: your word is truth” (John 17:17).
It's part of the Word to make spiritual decisions to please God, instead of carnal decisions to please yourself.
The biggest part of growing spiritually is not changing other people, but changing yourself.
“But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.” (1 John 1:7)
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Indescribable
From the highest of heights to the depths of the sea,
Creation's revealing Your majesty.
From the colors of fall to the fragrance of spring,
Every creature unique in the song that it sings. All exclaiming...
(Chorus)
Indescribable, Uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name.
You are amazing God.
All powerful, Untameable,
Awestruck we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim,
You are amazing God.
Who has told every lightning bolt where it should go,
Or seen heavenly storehouses laden with snow?
Who imagined the sun and gives source to its light,
Yet conceals it to bring us the coolness of night?
None can fathom...
(Chorus x3)
(Final chorus ending)
Incomparable, Unchangeable,
You see the depths of my heart and You love me the same.
You are amazing God.
“I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile.” (Romans 1:16)
Creation's revealing Your majesty.
From the colors of fall to the fragrance of spring,
Every creature unique in the song that it sings. All exclaiming...
(Chorus)
Indescribable, Uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name.
You are amazing God.
All powerful, Untameable,
Awestruck we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim,
You are amazing God.
Who has told every lightning bolt where it should go,
Or seen heavenly storehouses laden with snow?
Who imagined the sun and gives source to its light,
Yet conceals it to bring us the coolness of night?
None can fathom...
(Chorus x3)
(Final chorus ending)
Incomparable, Unchangeable,
You see the depths of my heart and You love me the same.
You are amazing God.
“I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile.” (Romans 1:16)
Monday, July 16, 2007
L.A. Callz
It's AMAZING how things can change your life in one phone call. My comment is not for the small minded, I am talking to the people that can truly see the depths of what I'm saying. No big deal, but I thought I'd share what I'm thinking...
You can go about your day just as you have done the day before, in your own little world with your one husband, two kids, three doors to your house, four grandparents, and five friends, and one day you get that call...a family member has passed, you tested positive on something, you failed the test, you weren't accepted, you didn't qualify, etc. News like that would crush anyones spirit. And as chain of events go, it would probably ruin the rest of your day, perhaps even the rest of the week, maybe even the rest of your year or so.
But what if every time you got a phone call it was good news...you qualified, you passed, your test came back negative, your family member still passed but left you a substantial amount of inheritance that you weren't expecting. How awesome would that news make the rest of your week? How would it affect your life? Your children's lives?
Well, one day I am going to be waiting on a phone call like that. "Thais, Hi, this is Chris. I saw your presentation and I was blown away with your product. If you'd be interested in meeting me and my staff at XYZ, we would love to meet with you in person. I believe that you have just what we've been looking for!"
“For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and you have been given fullness in Christ, who is the head over every power and authority.” (Colossians 2:9-10)
You can go about your day just as you have done the day before, in your own little world with your one husband, two kids, three doors to your house, four grandparents, and five friends, and one day you get that call...a family member has passed, you tested positive on something, you failed the test, you weren't accepted, you didn't qualify, etc. News like that would crush anyones spirit. And as chain of events go, it would probably ruin the rest of your day, perhaps even the rest of the week, maybe even the rest of your year or so.
But what if every time you got a phone call it was good news...you qualified, you passed, your test came back negative, your family member still passed but left you a substantial amount of inheritance that you weren't expecting. How awesome would that news make the rest of your week? How would it affect your life? Your children's lives?
Well, one day I am going to be waiting on a phone call like that. "Thais, Hi, this is Chris. I saw your presentation and I was blown away with your product. If you'd be interested in meeting me and my staff at XYZ, we would love to meet with you in person. I believe that you have just what we've been looking for!"
“For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and you have been given fullness in Christ, who is the head over every power and authority.” (Colossians 2:9-10)
Sunday, July 15, 2007
My Quest For New Music
It's crazy, but I've been on a quest recently for new music. The music that I'm finding myself attracted to is under the New Age & World genres. Any spare time that I've found this weekend, I've been on the net searching to buy an artist that I may be remotely interested in. My three-day quest has taken me to visits with:
Gabrielle Roth & The Mirrors
Magnatune Compilation: New Age & Jazz
Ryan Farish
Blue Stone
Relaxation-A Windham Hill Collection
Liquid Mind VIII: Sleep
Communion With God-Windham --> The instrumental stuff
Secret Garden - Dreamcatcher & Earthsongs--> The instrumental stuff
Deuter
“Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.” (James 1:21)
Gabrielle Roth & The Mirrors
Magnatune Compilation: New Age & Jazz
Ryan Farish
Blue Stone
Relaxation-A Windham Hill Collection
Liquid Mind VIII: Sleep
Communion With God-Windham --> The instrumental stuff
Secret Garden - Dreamcatcher & Earthsongs--> The instrumental stuff
Deuter
“Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.” (James 1:21)
Friday, July 13, 2007
“Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” (Philippians 2:9-11)
Thursday, July 12, 2007
“Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.” (Matthew 4:4)
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
“being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 1:6)
Monday, July 09, 2007
I was looking up recipes for ice cream...
and got intrested in wanting to know why salt was used in certain ice cream machines and here is what I found.
How does it do that?
For ice to melt, it has to get heat from something. In our ice cream project, it gets the heat from the ice cream mixture (and from your hands, which is why they get cold while holding the bag). When the ice is melting, it is at 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit).
When ice is melting, the surface of the ice is wet. At the surface, there is solid ice on one side, and liquid water on the other. The surface is exactly at the freezing point. This means that some water molecules are leaving the ice and moving into the water, but it also means that some liquid water is refreezing onto the ice. We say that the system is in equilibrium when the rate of melting is equal to the rate of freezing, and this happens at 0 degrees Celsius.
At equilibrium, the heat lost by the water as it freezes is equal to the heat gained by the ice as it melts.
Because plain ice can only barely cool something to the freezing point of water, we will need to do something to make it much colder than that, since our ice cream mixture freezes at a lower temperature than water.
The ice cream freezes because the salt and the ice mix to make a substance with a lower freezing point than ice alone. This means that the ice and salt mixture must get even more heat from somewhere in order to melt.
Salty water freezes at a lower temperature than plain water. But the ice is made of plain water, so it melts at 0 degrees Celsius. Since the ice keeps melting, but the water no longer freezes (because there is only salt water, which doesn't freeze at 0 degrees), the temperature goes down.
The heat gained by the ice as it melts is no longer offset by the heat given up by freezing water (since the water is no longer freezing back onto the ice). The heat gain has to come from somewhere else. It comes from the ice cream and your hands.
The sodium and chlorine in the salt split apart into charged ions, and these ions attract water molecules to form weak chemical bonds.
The resulting compound has a freezing point of -21.1 degrees Celsius (-5.98 degrees Fahrenheit). This is 21.1 degrees colder than ice (37.98 degrees Fahrenheit colder than ice).
When people put salt on the ice on a sidewalk or a road, the ice mixes with the salt, and the mixture of the two solids (ice and salt) produces a liquid, but the sidewalk actually gets colder than it was before.
If we add a different chemical to the ice, such as calcium chloride, we can get an even lower temperature (-29 degrees Celsius, or -20 degrees Fahrenheit).
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.” (Ephesians 3:20-21)
How does it do that?
For ice to melt, it has to get heat from something. In our ice cream project, it gets the heat from the ice cream mixture (and from your hands, which is why they get cold while holding the bag). When the ice is melting, it is at 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit).
When ice is melting, the surface of the ice is wet. At the surface, there is solid ice on one side, and liquid water on the other. The surface is exactly at the freezing point. This means that some water molecules are leaving the ice and moving into the water, but it also means that some liquid water is refreezing onto the ice. We say that the system is in equilibrium when the rate of melting is equal to the rate of freezing, and this happens at 0 degrees Celsius.
At equilibrium, the heat lost by the water as it freezes is equal to the heat gained by the ice as it melts.
Because plain ice can only barely cool something to the freezing point of water, we will need to do something to make it much colder than that, since our ice cream mixture freezes at a lower temperature than water.
The ice cream freezes because the salt and the ice mix to make a substance with a lower freezing point than ice alone. This means that the ice and salt mixture must get even more heat from somewhere in order to melt.
Salty water freezes at a lower temperature than plain water. But the ice is made of plain water, so it melts at 0 degrees Celsius. Since the ice keeps melting, but the water no longer freezes (because there is only salt water, which doesn't freeze at 0 degrees), the temperature goes down.
The heat gained by the ice as it melts is no longer offset by the heat given up by freezing water (since the water is no longer freezing back onto the ice). The heat gain has to come from somewhere else. It comes from the ice cream and your hands.
The sodium and chlorine in the salt split apart into charged ions, and these ions attract water molecules to form weak chemical bonds.
The resulting compound has a freezing point of -21.1 degrees Celsius (-5.98 degrees Fahrenheit). This is 21.1 degrees colder than ice (37.98 degrees Fahrenheit colder than ice).
When people put salt on the ice on a sidewalk or a road, the ice mixes with the salt, and the mixture of the two solids (ice and salt) produces a liquid, but the sidewalk actually gets colder than it was before.
If we add a different chemical to the ice, such as calcium chloride, we can get an even lower temperature (-29 degrees Celsius, or -20 degrees Fahrenheit).
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.” (Ephesians 3:20-21)
Saturday, July 07, 2007
LIFE PATH 6
You posses great compassion and you seek to be of service to others. You have concern for the weak and the downtrodden. You are a healer and a helper to others. You are capable of giving comfort to those in need, and you frequently offer a shoulder for others to cry on.
Your task in life is to develop the tools necessary to be truly helpful to others, rather than to simply be a sympathetic ear. You must find the balance between help and interference. In the same way, you must learn the delicate art of the counselor who knows when to leave the struggle to others and when to avoid taking away the necessary experiences and lessons of life. You are naturally balanced. Therefore you are well equipped to support and ground others in times of trial.
It is your tendency to take responsibility, you often fill the void left by others, and you do not turn away from personal sacrifice. At times, you may feel overburdened by the travails of others. However, the love others bestow upon you is your well-deserved reward.
You try to maintain harmony within the family or group balancing and fusing divergent forces. You seek marriage and you are often a wonderful parent, offering warmth, protection and understanding to children.
You are generous, kind and attractive. You are often admired, even adored, which baffles you. You are humble, and yet carry a deep pride, You move well and gracefully, but will have to work hard to stay in shape. Seek out physical exercise and limit the sweets and dairy you crave, to keep yourself from becoming plump and round.
When young, you must be careful not to choose partners for the wrong reasons. Do not let sentimentally influence your decisions, especially those involving the choice of a spouse. You need to be needed, but you must learn to discriminate between those you can help and others who are made weaker by your care. After all, it is in you nature to be attracted to weaker brothers and sisters among us.
The temptation and the danger for you are to think of yourself as the savior of the world carrying the burdens of others in your shoulders.
You are blessed with musical talent, as well as talent in the visual and performing arts. However, your creativity may be suppressed due to your willingness to sacrifice or your inability to fully appreciate your talents. This is not to say that you cannot excel in these areas, on the contrary, you have the talent, and with effort you can make success in a number of artistic fields.
You also have enormous talent in business. You are blessed with a great deal of charm and charisma, which you use effectively to attract the people and the support you need. Other vocations that offer you potential for success are mostly found in the areas of healing, teaching, hospitality, management of apartment complex or government institutions, and anything related to animals.
LIFE PATH 11
You have a potential to be a source and inspiration for people. You possess an inordinate amount of energy and intuition. There is so much going on in your psyche that you are often misunderstood early. Which makes you shy and withdrawn. You have more potential than you know.
You galvanize every situation you enter. You inspire people, but without conscious effort. Energy seems to flow through you without your control. This gives you both power, and sometimes emotional turmoil.
You are a channel for the information between the higher and the lower, between the realm of the archetype and the relative world. Ideas, thoughts, understanding and insight come to you without you having to go through rational thought process. There seems to be a bridge, or connection, between your conscious and unconscious realms, that attunes you to a high level of intuition through which even psychic information can flow.
All of this amounts to a great capacity for invention. Many inventors, artists, religious leaders, prophets and leading figures in history have had 11 prominent in their chart.
Because you are so highly charged, you experience the consequences of a two edged sword. You possess great abilities, but indulge in much self-reflection and self-criticism. You often feel highly self-conscious. You are aware on some level that you stand out. Even when you try to blend with your environment, you often feel conspicuous, alien and out of place.
You are blessed with a message or a specific role to play in life. But you must develop yourself sufficiently to take full advantage of that opportunity. Until that time, your inner development takes precedence over your ability to materialize the great undertaking you were chosen to perform. Consequently, 11's seem to develop slowly, but simply have to accomplish in their evolution than an average person. Thus, your real success does not usually begin until maturity, between the ages of 35 and 45, when you have progressed further along the path.
You may be frustrated, largely because you have extremely high expectations of yourself. But these expectations can be unrealistic and can prevent you from accomplishing anything. You can be very impractical, envisioning a skyscraper when only a bungalow is required.
You may also suffer from bouts of confusion and a lack of direction. This gives rise to loss of confidence, and the onset of deep depression. The cause of these emotional problems is your lack of understanding of your own sensitivity and potential. You have strong ambition and desire to achieve something great. However lack of confidence in your ability to realize this dream may cause you much frustration. You sense the enormous potential you possess, which requires equally enormous confidence in your ability to materialize your dream. Confidence is the key that unlocks your potential.
On a strictly physical level, you must protect your nervous system, which is inordinately vulnerable to stress, because of your acute sensitivity. Depression is the result of long periods of stress that have gone unrelieved.
Seek out peaceful harmonious environments, as well relaxing music, and follow a healthful diet in order to restore balance and peace.
As an 11 Life Path you are a highly charged version of the 2, and possess similar characteristics and talents. You can be extremely tactful and diplomatic. You are also patient and co-operative. You work well with groups and somehow find a way of creating a harmony among diverse opinions.
You have an eye for beauty and a fine sense of balance and rhythm. You have healing capabilities, especially in the fields of massage, acupuncture, counseling and physical therapy. You suit all 2 vocations.
Like 2, you are a sensitive and passionate lover, your perceptiveness make you aware of your partners needs and desires, which you are able to fulfill with magical delicacy. However, when you feel you have been mistreated or jilted, you can react with devastating power, using personal criticisms vindictively.
You are a fine companion and you possess a good sense of humor. When you have found your niche in life, and have realized your true potential, your rewards will more than compensate for your trials in earlier life.
“As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in him.”
You posses great compassion and you seek to be of service to others. You have concern for the weak and the downtrodden. You are a healer and a helper to others. You are capable of giving comfort to those in need, and you frequently offer a shoulder for others to cry on.
Your task in life is to develop the tools necessary to be truly helpful to others, rather than to simply be a sympathetic ear. You must find the balance between help and interference. In the same way, you must learn the delicate art of the counselor who knows when to leave the struggle to others and when to avoid taking away the necessary experiences and lessons of life. You are naturally balanced. Therefore you are well equipped to support and ground others in times of trial.
It is your tendency to take responsibility, you often fill the void left by others, and you do not turn away from personal sacrifice. At times, you may feel overburdened by the travails of others. However, the love others bestow upon you is your well-deserved reward.
You try to maintain harmony within the family or group balancing and fusing divergent forces. You seek marriage and you are often a wonderful parent, offering warmth, protection and understanding to children.
You are generous, kind and attractive. You are often admired, even adored, which baffles you. You are humble, and yet carry a deep pride, You move well and gracefully, but will have to work hard to stay in shape. Seek out physical exercise and limit the sweets and dairy you crave, to keep yourself from becoming plump and round.
When young, you must be careful not to choose partners for the wrong reasons. Do not let sentimentally influence your decisions, especially those involving the choice of a spouse. You need to be needed, but you must learn to discriminate between those you can help and others who are made weaker by your care. After all, it is in you nature to be attracted to weaker brothers and sisters among us.
The temptation and the danger for you are to think of yourself as the savior of the world carrying the burdens of others in your shoulders.
You are blessed with musical talent, as well as talent in the visual and performing arts. However, your creativity may be suppressed due to your willingness to sacrifice or your inability to fully appreciate your talents. This is not to say that you cannot excel in these areas, on the contrary, you have the talent, and with effort you can make success in a number of artistic fields.
You also have enormous talent in business. You are blessed with a great deal of charm and charisma, which you use effectively to attract the people and the support you need. Other vocations that offer you potential for success are mostly found in the areas of healing, teaching, hospitality, management of apartment complex or government institutions, and anything related to animals.
LIFE PATH 11
You have a potential to be a source and inspiration for people. You possess an inordinate amount of energy and intuition. There is so much going on in your psyche that you are often misunderstood early. Which makes you shy and withdrawn. You have more potential than you know.
You galvanize every situation you enter. You inspire people, but without conscious effort. Energy seems to flow through you without your control. This gives you both power, and sometimes emotional turmoil.
You are a channel for the information between the higher and the lower, between the realm of the archetype and the relative world. Ideas, thoughts, understanding and insight come to you without you having to go through rational thought process. There seems to be a bridge, or connection, between your conscious and unconscious realms, that attunes you to a high level of intuition through which even psychic information can flow.
All of this amounts to a great capacity for invention. Many inventors, artists, religious leaders, prophets and leading figures in history have had 11 prominent in their chart.
Because you are so highly charged, you experience the consequences of a two edged sword. You possess great abilities, but indulge in much self-reflection and self-criticism. You often feel highly self-conscious. You are aware on some level that you stand out. Even when you try to blend with your environment, you often feel conspicuous, alien and out of place.
You are blessed with a message or a specific role to play in life. But you must develop yourself sufficiently to take full advantage of that opportunity. Until that time, your inner development takes precedence over your ability to materialize the great undertaking you were chosen to perform. Consequently, 11's seem to develop slowly, but simply have to accomplish in their evolution than an average person. Thus, your real success does not usually begin until maturity, between the ages of 35 and 45, when you have progressed further along the path.
You may be frustrated, largely because you have extremely high expectations of yourself. But these expectations can be unrealistic and can prevent you from accomplishing anything. You can be very impractical, envisioning a skyscraper when only a bungalow is required.
You may also suffer from bouts of confusion and a lack of direction. This gives rise to loss of confidence, and the onset of deep depression. The cause of these emotional problems is your lack of understanding of your own sensitivity and potential. You have strong ambition and desire to achieve something great. However lack of confidence in your ability to realize this dream may cause you much frustration. You sense the enormous potential you possess, which requires equally enormous confidence in your ability to materialize your dream. Confidence is the key that unlocks your potential.
On a strictly physical level, you must protect your nervous system, which is inordinately vulnerable to stress, because of your acute sensitivity. Depression is the result of long periods of stress that have gone unrelieved.
Seek out peaceful harmonious environments, as well relaxing music, and follow a healthful diet in order to restore balance and peace.
As an 11 Life Path you are a highly charged version of the 2, and possess similar characteristics and talents. You can be extremely tactful and diplomatic. You are also patient and co-operative. You work well with groups and somehow find a way of creating a harmony among diverse opinions.
You have an eye for beauty and a fine sense of balance and rhythm. You have healing capabilities, especially in the fields of massage, acupuncture, counseling and physical therapy. You suit all 2 vocations.
Like 2, you are a sensitive and passionate lover, your perceptiveness make you aware of your partners needs and desires, which you are able to fulfill with magical delicacy. However, when you feel you have been mistreated or jilted, you can react with devastating power, using personal criticisms vindictively.
You are a fine companion and you possess a good sense of humor. When you have found your niche in life, and have realized your true potential, your rewards will more than compensate for your trials in earlier life.
“As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in him.”
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Thursday, June 28, 2007
A Little of My Dream Last Night
Well it was actually my last dream before I woke up at 7 this morning, but I was travelling with three or four other women and there was a scene where we were all in one buling on the same floor but we were bunked co-ed style in these big rooms with personal lockers. I can't remember the exact situation, but bottom line there was a guy that had a problem with one of the girls that was in our group and some other girl from another group and a problem with me, she said I appeared too happy for her, and she thought it was fakeness. Somehow I ended up telling her how I felt about it in front of everyone. Don't worry, I didn't do the neckroll (LOL).
The next scene, all of us women were in a tiny blue, four door Toyota car and I was in the back seat. One girl was talking about getting out because she saw someone she knew walking on the street, but the other girls were trying to explain to her that it was illegal for her to get out at an unauthorized stop. She was arguing that it didn't make sense for her to get out of a car at an authorized stop which would take her further away from her friend (yes, that does makes sense). So while we were talking we had a bag of fried shrimp and fried conch. We saw another person who we all knew, this woman was a midget, and she was holding hands and walking with her man, who was also a midget. So we were saying that we were going to give the food to the couple. Tehn I remember one of the girls saying, "she's not going to eat it, because she doesn't want a conch-butt."
We pulled over and offered the guy the bag, but before I handed it over, I saw that the food was actually fried shrimp and fried crab. So we're handing him the bag and he says, "now you all know that I'm allergic to shellfish, and Thais has been talking about conch this entire trip, why would you give that to me?" Then he looked at us like we were trying to set up him to eat it, so we all laughed and I told him that this was not my idea.
Whatever kind of dream was that? I don't know, but I bet it comes up in reality with completely different people, and I won't be able to remember that I had dreamt it already, so I had to write this down.
“The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” (2 Peter 3:9)
The next scene, all of us women were in a tiny blue, four door Toyota car and I was in the back seat. One girl was talking about getting out because she saw someone she knew walking on the street, but the other girls were trying to explain to her that it was illegal for her to get out at an unauthorized stop. She was arguing that it didn't make sense for her to get out of a car at an authorized stop which would take her further away from her friend (yes, that does makes sense). So while we were talking we had a bag of fried shrimp and fried conch. We saw another person who we all knew, this woman was a midget, and she was holding hands and walking with her man, who was also a midget. So we were saying that we were going to give the food to the couple. Tehn I remember one of the girls saying, "she's not going to eat it, because she doesn't want a conch-butt."
We pulled over and offered the guy the bag, but before I handed it over, I saw that the food was actually fried shrimp and fried crab. So we're handing him the bag and he says, "now you all know that I'm allergic to shellfish, and Thais has been talking about conch this entire trip, why would you give that to me?" Then he looked at us like we were trying to set up him to eat it, so we all laughed and I told him that this was not my idea.
Whatever kind of dream was that? I don't know, but I bet it comes up in reality with completely different people, and I won't be able to remember that I had dreamt it already, so I had to write this down.
“The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” (2 Peter 3:9)
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Remind me!
Remind me to tell you what happened to me yesterday and on Monday!
“For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it.” (Matthew 16:25)
“For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it.” (Matthew 16:25)
Monday, June 25, 2007
I had a strange dream
I had a dream that I had inside knowledge that the FEDS were looking to arrest Ludacris and take all of his possessions. So I went to his house to tell him and he took all of his possessions and whatever he couldn't take, he placed in a bedroom and told me to tell the police that I was renting out the room and those were my things. So I stayed there for a few days, then the FEDS came to arrest him. On the news, it stated that a crime he did ten years ago came up and he was caught, along with the fact that he owed $5,000 in taxes.
Ludacris goes down for $5,000 in taxes? Well I've heard worse.
“Can anyone hide in secret places so that I cannot see him?" declares the LORD. "Do not I fill heaven and earth?" declares the LORD.” (Jeremiah 23:24)
Ludacris goes down for $5,000 in taxes? Well I've heard worse.
“Can anyone hide in secret places so that I cannot see him?" declares the LORD. "Do not I fill heaven and earth?" declares the LORD.” (Jeremiah 23:24)
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Sanguine
Sanguine indicates the personality of an individual with the temperament of blood, the season of spring (wet and hot), and the element of air. A person who is sanguine is generally optimistic, cheerful, confident, popular, and fun-loving. He or she can be daydreamy to the point of not accomplishing anything and can be impulsive, possibly acting on whims in an unpredictable fashion. Sanguines usually have a lot of energy, but have a problem finding a way to direct the energy. This also describes the manic phase of a bipolar disorder.
A Sanguine is an extrovert who has a high need to include and be close to others, but unlike the Choleric, the Sanguine genuinely likes being around people just for the sake of socialization. The Sanguine also "swings" between both control and dependency.
Choleric
Choleric corresponds to the fluid of yellow bile, the season of summer (dry and hot), and the element of fire. A person who is choleric is a doer and a leader. They have a lot of ambition, energy and drive, and try to instill it in others, and can dominate people of other temperaments, especially phlegmatic types. Many great charismatic, military and political figures were cholerics. On the negative side, they are easily angered or bad tempered.
In folk medicine, a baby referred to as "colic" is one who cries frequently and seems to be constantly angry. This is an adaptation of "choleric," although no one now would attribute the condition to bile. Similarly, a person described as "bilious" is mean-spirited, suspicious, and angry. This, again, is an adaptation of the old humour theory "choleric."
The disease Cholera gained its name from choler (bile).
A Choleric, however, is an extroverted "leader"-type who, in the area of control, has a high need to control others, but a low tolerance of others controlling him. He also has a high need to include or be close to others, but a low level of "responsiveness" (used as another term for "wanted" behavior) to them. He tends to be a "user", and only relates to people according to his own terms, which are usually goal-oriented.
Melancholic
Melancholic is the personality of an individual characterized by black bile; hence (Greek μελας, melas, "black", + χολη, kholé, "bile"); a person who was a thoughtful ponderer had a melancholic disposition. Often very kind and considerate, melancholics can be highly creative - as in poets and artists - but also can become overly obsessed on the tragedy and cruelty in the world, thus becoming depressed. It also indicates the season of autumn (dry and cold) and the element of earth. A melancholy is also often a perfectionist, being very particular about what they want and how they want it in some cases. This often results in being unsatisfied with one's own artistic or creative works, always pointing out to themselves what could and should be improved.
This temperament describes the depressed phase of a bipolar disorder. There is no bodily fluid corresponding to black bile. However, the medulla of the adrenal glands decomposes very rapidly after death, and it is possible that this product is the mythical "black bile."
A Melancholy tends to be an introverted loner, and in the area of "control" such a person would exhibit a low need to control others, and also have a low tolerance of control by others (i.e. "dependency"). In the areas of inclusion and affection, such people would display a low need to include or be close to others, and a low need to be included by others.
Phlegmatic
A phlegmatic person is calm and unemotional. Phlegmatic means pertaining to phlegm, corresponds to the season of winter (wet and cold), and connotes the element of water.
While phlegmatics are generally self-content and kind, their shy personality can often inhibit enthusiasm in others and make themselves lazy and resistant to change. They are very consistent, relaxed, rational, curious, and observant, making them good administrators and diplomats. Like the sanguine personality, the phlegmatic has many friends. But the phlegmatic is more reliable and compassionate; these characteristics typically make the phlegmatic a more dependable friend.
“But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.” (2 Thessalonians 3:3)
Sanguine indicates the personality of an individual with the temperament of blood, the season of spring (wet and hot), and the element of air. A person who is sanguine is generally optimistic, cheerful, confident, popular, and fun-loving. He or she can be daydreamy to the point of not accomplishing anything and can be impulsive, possibly acting on whims in an unpredictable fashion. Sanguines usually have a lot of energy, but have a problem finding a way to direct the energy. This also describes the manic phase of a bipolar disorder.
A Sanguine is an extrovert who has a high need to include and be close to others, but unlike the Choleric, the Sanguine genuinely likes being around people just for the sake of socialization. The Sanguine also "swings" between both control and dependency.
Choleric
Choleric corresponds to the fluid of yellow bile, the season of summer (dry and hot), and the element of fire. A person who is choleric is a doer and a leader. They have a lot of ambition, energy and drive, and try to instill it in others, and can dominate people of other temperaments, especially phlegmatic types. Many great charismatic, military and political figures were cholerics. On the negative side, they are easily angered or bad tempered.
In folk medicine, a baby referred to as "colic" is one who cries frequently and seems to be constantly angry. This is an adaptation of "choleric," although no one now would attribute the condition to bile. Similarly, a person described as "bilious" is mean-spirited, suspicious, and angry. This, again, is an adaptation of the old humour theory "choleric."
The disease Cholera gained its name from choler (bile).
A Choleric, however, is an extroverted "leader"-type who, in the area of control, has a high need to control others, but a low tolerance of others controlling him. He also has a high need to include or be close to others, but a low level of "responsiveness" (used as another term for "wanted" behavior) to them. He tends to be a "user", and only relates to people according to his own terms, which are usually goal-oriented.
Melancholic
Melancholic is the personality of an individual characterized by black bile; hence (Greek μελας, melas, "black", + χολη, kholé, "bile"); a person who was a thoughtful ponderer had a melancholic disposition. Often very kind and considerate, melancholics can be highly creative - as in poets and artists - but also can become overly obsessed on the tragedy and cruelty in the world, thus becoming depressed. It also indicates the season of autumn (dry and cold) and the element of earth. A melancholy is also often a perfectionist, being very particular about what they want and how they want it in some cases. This often results in being unsatisfied with one's own artistic or creative works, always pointing out to themselves what could and should be improved.
This temperament describes the depressed phase of a bipolar disorder. There is no bodily fluid corresponding to black bile. However, the medulla of the adrenal glands decomposes very rapidly after death, and it is possible that this product is the mythical "black bile."
A Melancholy tends to be an introverted loner, and in the area of "control" such a person would exhibit a low need to control others, and also have a low tolerance of control by others (i.e. "dependency"). In the areas of inclusion and affection, such people would display a low need to include or be close to others, and a low need to be included by others.
Phlegmatic
A phlegmatic person is calm and unemotional. Phlegmatic means pertaining to phlegm, corresponds to the season of winter (wet and cold), and connotes the element of water.
While phlegmatics are generally self-content and kind, their shy personality can often inhibit enthusiasm in others and make themselves lazy and resistant to change. They are very consistent, relaxed, rational, curious, and observant, making them good administrators and diplomats. Like the sanguine personality, the phlegmatic has many friends. But the phlegmatic is more reliable and compassionate; these characteristics typically make the phlegmatic a more dependable friend.
“But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.” (2 Thessalonians 3:3)
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Friday, June 22, 2007
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Sean Kingston-Beautiful Girl Video Wanted!
Sean Kingston...the public is in desparate need of your "Beautiful Girl" video. Hurry! Click here to see why! And here And this one just made me DIZZY!
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
My Church Visit
I went to visit a church tonight in which I never visited, and OMGoodness, it's one of the places were the Bishop calls you out!
The Bishop said that God told him to pick 17 people tonight, so he called this lady to the front, and while he was talking with her, he looked up at me.
The Bishop, looked over at me and said the young lady in the light pink shirt come up. (So I'm the second person he ministered to) I walked up and when he was finished ministering to the woman in front of him, he walked toward me and siad that God has placed a word in me; doors have been shut for the past year, but God was going to lift the lid right off in the next three days. He said that I have passed the test and the Lord was pleased with me. He said I keep hearing "Teacher, teacher, teacher." God has heard your prayers and He's listening to you.
All the while he's talking to me, I'm looking intensely into his eyes to let him know that I am paying attention to his words. Anyway, he places oil on my hands and forehead and prays for me. I don't remember what he says, but I know it was all good stuff. LORD, PLEASE INCREASE MY MEMORY!
My thoughts: Teacher is the gifting that is on my life. I LOVE to teach, but it's in a more different way than most teachers out there. I teach by breaking things down. I lke things broken down so that you get the understanding and the application.
Anyway: There was a guy there tonight that had some kind of demons that were trying to have him commit suicide, and I guess they were casted out of him, but as the Bishop was standing in front of him and talking directly to him, the boy started shaking, it almost looked like his was about to have a convulsion. Then the Bishop slapped him on the forehead after telling the demons to come out of Him in the name of Jesus, and the boy fell to the floor, and people gathered around praying for him.
Oh, so later, he's walking around the church ministering to people and walks past me and hands me his face towel and tells me to never wash it. OK, so immediately I think, I gotta place this in a frame or something, or it's gonna get washed. Then at the end of the night, about 30 more minutes later he's handing out about nine or ten vials of annointing oil and I get one of them. At least I felt special for the moment. Now, where do I keep the oil?
“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word,” (Ephesians 5:25-26)
The Bishop said that God told him to pick 17 people tonight, so he called this lady to the front, and while he was talking with her, he looked up at me.
The Bishop, looked over at me and said the young lady in the light pink shirt come up. (So I'm the second person he ministered to) I walked up and when he was finished ministering to the woman in front of him, he walked toward me and siad that God has placed a word in me; doors have been shut for the past year, but God was going to lift the lid right off in the next three days. He said that I have passed the test and the Lord was pleased with me. He said I keep hearing "Teacher, teacher, teacher." God has heard your prayers and He's listening to you.
All the while he's talking to me, I'm looking intensely into his eyes to let him know that I am paying attention to his words. Anyway, he places oil on my hands and forehead and prays for me. I don't remember what he says, but I know it was all good stuff. LORD, PLEASE INCREASE MY MEMORY!
My thoughts: Teacher is the gifting that is on my life. I LOVE to teach, but it's in a more different way than most teachers out there. I teach by breaking things down. I lke things broken down so that you get the understanding and the application.
Anyway: There was a guy there tonight that had some kind of demons that were trying to have him commit suicide, and I guess they were casted out of him, but as the Bishop was standing in front of him and talking directly to him, the boy started shaking, it almost looked like his was about to have a convulsion. Then the Bishop slapped him on the forehead after telling the demons to come out of Him in the name of Jesus, and the boy fell to the floor, and people gathered around praying for him.
Oh, so later, he's walking around the church ministering to people and walks past me and hands me his face towel and tells me to never wash it. OK, so immediately I think, I gotta place this in a frame or something, or it's gonna get washed. Then at the end of the night, about 30 more minutes later he's handing out about nine or ten vials of annointing oil and I get one of them. At least I felt special for the moment. Now, where do I keep the oil?
“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word,” (Ephesians 5:25-26)
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Back From NYC! Happy Father's Day!
“Sing to God, sing praise to his name, extol him who rides on the clouds — his name is the LORD— and rejoice before him. A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling.” (Psalm 68:4-5)
Thursday, June 14, 2007
If U Have a Problem With Me...
Tell ME! Not Everyone else! You accomplish NOTHING.
“But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ,” (Philippians 3:20)
“But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ,” (Philippians 3:20)
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Biblical Numerology
For every beauty there is an eye somewhere to see it.
For every truth there is an ear somewhere to hear it.
For every love there is a heart somewhere to receive it.
-Ivan Panin
Biblical Numerology
It seems quite obvious that the Bible uses numbers in patterns. Who can deny that 40 is significant. Jesus was in the desert for 40 days and the Israelites wandered in the desert for 40 years. Whether or not the analysis of these number patterns are accurate is up for debate. But I present to you this information condensed from the book, Number in Scripture by Bullinger.
One of the interesting features of Hebrew and Greek is that in both written languages there are no numeric characters. Where we have numbers and letters, they have only letters. So, in each language, the letters are also used as numbers. In a small way we do the same thing in English. For example is "O" a zero or a letter of in the alphabet. Is "l" a one or a small L? When they are used, the context tells us which is which and we have no problem understanding it. The same goes for Hebrew and Greek. They knew when they were writing numbers and when they were writing letters.
But the interesting thing is that when a word is written, it also has a numeric equivalent. For example, the word "Jesus" in Greek is "iasous." Since each letter has a numeric equivalent, we can add up each number and get a value. The value is the gammatria. Therefore, the gammatria of "Jesus" in Greek is 888 because i = 10 a = 8 s = 200 o = 70 u = 400 s = 200. There are many interesting 'games' that can be played with this feature of Greek and Hebrew and much of it is absurd. But, some of the numeric relationships are interesting.
Whether not the numbers really do have a significance is still debated in many circles. Nevertheless, I present the information for your examination.
1 THE NUMBER OF UNITY. Father. Deuteronomy 6:4 "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. Ephesians 4:5 "one Lord, one faith, one baptism."
2 THE NUMBER OF DIVISION. The Son who has two natures: human and divine. There are 2 Testaments: the Old and New. Man is Male and Female. Rom. 9 speaks of two vessels: one for honorable use and the other for dishonorable use. Two types of people: Sheep and Goats. There are two ages, this age and the age to come: Matt. 12:32; 13:39,40,49; Mark 10:30.
3 THE NUMBER OF DIVINE PERFECTION. The Trinity consists of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. There are three qualities of the universe: Time, Space, and Matter. To exist (except for God), all three are required. Each quality consists of three elements. Therefore, we live in a trinity of trinities.
- The three qualities of universe are each three:
Time is one yet three Space is one yet three Matter is one yet three
Past
Present
Future Height
Width
Depth Solid
Liquid
Gas
We live in a Trinity of Trinities: Romans 1:20 says, "For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made..."
- If you are a trichotomist then man is made of three parts:
Body Soul Spirit
- Human abilities are three
Thought Word Deed
- The divine attributes are three fold:
God is:
Omniscient
Omnipresent
Omnipotent Love
Light
Spirit Holy
Righteous
Just
- Three bear witness (1 John 5:8):
Spirit Water Blood
- Christ is Three Shepherds
The Good Shepherd (John 10:14-15) - speaking of His death
The Great Shepherd (Heb. 13:20) - speaking of His resurrection
The Chief Shepherd (1 Pet. 5:4) - speaking of His glory
- The Three appearances of Christ:
Past:
Present:
Future:
Has appeared (Heb. 9:26) to put away sin
Is appearing (Heb. 9:24) in the presence of God
Will appear (Heb. 9:28) to those who await Him
- The Father spoke from Heaven three times:
- Matt. 3:17, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."
- Matt. 17:5, "This is My beloved Son, with whom I am well-pleased; listen to Him."
- John 12:28, "I have both glorified it [the Father's name], and will glorify it again."
- Both the Tabernacle and the Temple consisted of three parts:
The Court The Holy place The Sanctuary
Regarding the Tabernacle:
The Holy of Holies was a cube (10 cubits x 10 cubits x 10 cubits)
Regarding the Temple:
The Holy of Holies was a cube (20 cubits x 20 cubits x 20 cubits)
4 THE NUMBER OF CREATION - North, South, East, West; 4 Seasons. The 4th commandment is the first that refers to the earth. The 4th clause of the Lord's Prayer is the first that mentions the earth. The materials of the tabernacle were four and so were the coverings and the ornamentations.
5 THE NUMBER OF GRACE. Redemption. Israel came out of Egypt 5 in rank (Ex 13:18). David picked up 5 smooth stone to fight Goliath (1 Sam. 17:40). The Holy Anointing Oil was pure and composed of 5 parts (Ex. 30:23-25).
6 THE NUMBER OF MAN: Man was created on the 6th day. Man labors 6 days only. The Serpent was created on the 6th day. The 6th commandment is "Thou shalt not murder." Six words are used for man: Adam, ish, Enosh, gehver, anthropos, anar. Also, 6 x 6 = 36. 36 + 35 + 34 + 33 + 32 . . . 5 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 1 = 666. 666 is the number of the antichrist. This means that the name of the antichrist in Greek adds up to 666. This is a mockery of the Trinity.
7 THE NUMBER OF SPIRITUAL PERFECTION. Seven days in a week. Seven colors in the spectrum. Seven of the 10 commandments begin with the word "not." There are 7 seals, 7 trumpets, 7 parables in Matthew, and 7 promises to the churches. There are 7 "eternals" in Hebrews which are: A priest for ever (1:6); Eternal salvation (1:9); Eternal judgment (6:2); eternal redemption (9:12); eternal spirit (9:14); eternal inheritance (9:15); and everlasting covenant (13:20). Jesus said 7 things on the cross: 1) Luke 23:34 "Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." And they divided up his clothes by casting lots; 2) Luke 23:43 Jesus answered him, "I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise"; 3) Matthew 27:46 About the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?" -- which means, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"; 4) John 19:26 "When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, "Dear woman, here is your son"; 5) John 19:28 "Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, "I am thirsty." 6) John 19:30 "When he had received the drink, Jesus said, "It is finished." With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit"; and 7) Luke 23:46 "Jesus called out with a loud voice, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit." When he had said this, he breathed his last." "Hallelujah" occurs 28 times or 4 x 7. "Hosanna" occurs 7 times. "Milk" occurs 49 times or 7 x 7. "Abaddon" occurs 7 times. "After the order of Melchizedek" occurs 7 times.
8 THE NUMBER OF NEW BEGINNINGS. 8 people on Noah's Ark (2 Pet. 2:5); circumcision on 8th day (Gen. 17:12); God made 8 covenants with Abraham
9 THE NUMBER OF JUDGMENT. There are 9 greek words derived from the root word meaning judgment = dikay. The following words each occur 9 times in the Bible: abussos (bottomless pit); asebee (ungodly); aselgeia (lasciviousness); and astrapee (lightning). The gifts of the spirit are 9 in number (1 Cor. 12:8-10): the word of wisdom, the word of knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, discerning of spirits, tongues, and interpretation of tongues.
10 THE NUMBER OF DIVINE PERFECTION. There are 10 commandments (Ex. 20); 1/10 of your income is a tithe; the were 10 plagues on Egypt (Ex. 9:14ff); 10 x 10 silver sockets formed the foundation of the Tabernacle (Ex 38:27); There are 10 "I AM's spoken by Jesus in John: 1) I am the Bread of Life (6:35); 2) I am the Bread of Life which came down from heaven (6:41); 3) I am the Living Bread (6:51); 4) I am the Light of the world (8:12); 5) I am One that bears witness of Myself (8:18); 6) I am the Door of the sheep (10:7,9); 7) I am the Good Shepherd (10:14); 8) I am the Resurrection and the Life (14:6); 9) I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life (11:25); and 10) I am the True Vine (15:1,5).
12 THE NUMBER OF GOVERNMENTAL PERFECTION. There were 12 tribes of Israel; 12 Apostles, 12 foundations in the heavenly Jerusalem; 12 gates; 12 pearls; 12 angels. The measurements of New Jerusalem are 12,000 furlongs or stadia, while the wall will be 144 (12 x 12) cubits (Rev. 21:16-17).
40 THE NUMBER OF PROBATION OR TRIAL. The Israelites wandered for 40 years (Deut. 8:2-5). Moses was on the mount for 40 days (Exodus 24:18); 40 days of Jonah and Nineveh (Jonah 3:4). Jesus was tempted for 40 days (Matt. 4:2).
153 In John 21:11, after the resurrection the disciples caught 153 fish. The word fish in Greek is 'ixthus' which has a numerical equivalent of 1224, or 8 x 153. Remember, which is Jesus Christ is 888. 153 people received a blessing from Jesus in the four gospel (not counting the 5000 and examples like that).
For every truth there is an ear somewhere to hear it.
For every love there is a heart somewhere to receive it.
-Ivan Panin
Biblical Numerology
It seems quite obvious that the Bible uses numbers in patterns. Who can deny that 40 is significant. Jesus was in the desert for 40 days and the Israelites wandered in the desert for 40 years. Whether or not the analysis of these number patterns are accurate is up for debate. But I present to you this information condensed from the book, Number in Scripture by Bullinger.
One of the interesting features of Hebrew and Greek is that in both written languages there are no numeric characters. Where we have numbers and letters, they have only letters. So, in each language, the letters are also used as numbers. In a small way we do the same thing in English. For example is "O" a zero or a letter of in the alphabet. Is "l" a one or a small L? When they are used, the context tells us which is which and we have no problem understanding it. The same goes for Hebrew and Greek. They knew when they were writing numbers and when they were writing letters.
But the interesting thing is that when a word is written, it also has a numeric equivalent. For example, the word "Jesus" in Greek is "iasous." Since each letter has a numeric equivalent, we can add up each number and get a value. The value is the gammatria. Therefore, the gammatria of "Jesus" in Greek is 888 because i = 10 a = 8 s = 200 o = 70 u = 400 s = 200. There are many interesting 'games' that can be played with this feature of Greek and Hebrew and much of it is absurd. But, some of the numeric relationships are interesting.
Whether not the numbers really do have a significance is still debated in many circles. Nevertheless, I present the information for your examination.
1 THE NUMBER OF UNITY. Father. Deuteronomy 6:4 "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. Ephesians 4:5 "one Lord, one faith, one baptism."
2 THE NUMBER OF DIVISION. The Son who has two natures: human and divine. There are 2 Testaments: the Old and New. Man is Male and Female. Rom. 9 speaks of two vessels: one for honorable use and the other for dishonorable use. Two types of people: Sheep and Goats. There are two ages, this age and the age to come: Matt. 12:32; 13:39,40,49; Mark 10:30.
3 THE NUMBER OF DIVINE PERFECTION. The Trinity consists of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. There are three qualities of the universe: Time, Space, and Matter. To exist (except for God), all three are required. Each quality consists of three elements. Therefore, we live in a trinity of trinities.
- The three qualities of universe are each three:
Time is one yet three Space is one yet three Matter is one yet three
Past
Present
Future Height
Width
Depth Solid
Liquid
Gas
We live in a Trinity of Trinities: Romans 1:20 says, "For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made..."
- If you are a trichotomist then man is made of three parts:
Body Soul Spirit
- Human abilities are three
Thought Word Deed
- The divine attributes are three fold:
God is:
Omniscient
Omnipresent
Omnipotent Love
Light
Spirit Holy
Righteous
Just
- Three bear witness (1 John 5:8):
Spirit Water Blood
- Christ is Three Shepherds
The Good Shepherd (John 10:14-15) - speaking of His death
The Great Shepherd (Heb. 13:20) - speaking of His resurrection
The Chief Shepherd (1 Pet. 5:4) - speaking of His glory
- The Three appearances of Christ:
Past:
Present:
Future:
Has appeared (Heb. 9:26) to put away sin
Is appearing (Heb. 9:24) in the presence of God
Will appear (Heb. 9:28) to those who await Him
- The Father spoke from Heaven three times:
- Matt. 3:17, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."
- Matt. 17:5, "This is My beloved Son, with whom I am well-pleased; listen to Him."
- John 12:28, "I have both glorified it [the Father's name], and will glorify it again."
- Both the Tabernacle and the Temple consisted of three parts:
The Court The Holy place The Sanctuary
Regarding the Tabernacle:
The Holy of Holies was a cube (10 cubits x 10 cubits x 10 cubits)
Regarding the Temple:
The Holy of Holies was a cube (20 cubits x 20 cubits x 20 cubits)
4 THE NUMBER OF CREATION - North, South, East, West; 4 Seasons. The 4th commandment is the first that refers to the earth. The 4th clause of the Lord's Prayer is the first that mentions the earth. The materials of the tabernacle were four and so were the coverings and the ornamentations.
5 THE NUMBER OF GRACE. Redemption. Israel came out of Egypt 5 in rank (Ex 13:18). David picked up 5 smooth stone to fight Goliath (1 Sam. 17:40). The Holy Anointing Oil was pure and composed of 5 parts (Ex. 30:23-25).
6 THE NUMBER OF MAN: Man was created on the 6th day. Man labors 6 days only. The Serpent was created on the 6th day. The 6th commandment is "Thou shalt not murder." Six words are used for man: Adam, ish, Enosh, gehver, anthropos, anar. Also, 6 x 6 = 36. 36 + 35 + 34 + 33 + 32 . . . 5 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 1 = 666. 666 is the number of the antichrist. This means that the name of the antichrist in Greek adds up to 666. This is a mockery of the Trinity.
7 THE NUMBER OF SPIRITUAL PERFECTION. Seven days in a week. Seven colors in the spectrum. Seven of the 10 commandments begin with the word "not." There are 7 seals, 7 trumpets, 7 parables in Matthew, and 7 promises to the churches. There are 7 "eternals" in Hebrews which are: A priest for ever (1:6); Eternal salvation (1:9); Eternal judgment (6:2); eternal redemption (9:12); eternal spirit (9:14); eternal inheritance (9:15); and everlasting covenant (13:20). Jesus said 7 things on the cross: 1) Luke 23:34 "Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." And they divided up his clothes by casting lots; 2) Luke 23:43 Jesus answered him, "I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise"; 3) Matthew 27:46 About the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?" -- which means, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"; 4) John 19:26 "When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, "Dear woman, here is your son"; 5) John 19:28 "Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, "I am thirsty." 6) John 19:30 "When he had received the drink, Jesus said, "It is finished." With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit"; and 7) Luke 23:46 "Jesus called out with a loud voice, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit." When he had said this, he breathed his last." "Hallelujah" occurs 28 times or 4 x 7. "Hosanna" occurs 7 times. "Milk" occurs 49 times or 7 x 7. "Abaddon" occurs 7 times. "After the order of Melchizedek" occurs 7 times.
8 THE NUMBER OF NEW BEGINNINGS. 8 people on Noah's Ark (2 Pet. 2:5); circumcision on 8th day (Gen. 17:12); God made 8 covenants with Abraham
9 THE NUMBER OF JUDGMENT. There are 9 greek words derived from the root word meaning judgment = dikay. The following words each occur 9 times in the Bible: abussos (bottomless pit); asebee (ungodly); aselgeia (lasciviousness); and astrapee (lightning). The gifts of the spirit are 9 in number (1 Cor. 12:8-10): the word of wisdom, the word of knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, discerning of spirits, tongues, and interpretation of tongues.
10 THE NUMBER OF DIVINE PERFECTION. There are 10 commandments (Ex. 20); 1/10 of your income is a tithe; the were 10 plagues on Egypt (Ex. 9:14ff); 10 x 10 silver sockets formed the foundation of the Tabernacle (Ex 38:27); There are 10 "I AM's spoken by Jesus in John: 1) I am the Bread of Life (6:35); 2) I am the Bread of Life which came down from heaven (6:41); 3) I am the Living Bread (6:51); 4) I am the Light of the world (8:12); 5) I am One that bears witness of Myself (8:18); 6) I am the Door of the sheep (10:7,9); 7) I am the Good Shepherd (10:14); 8) I am the Resurrection and the Life (14:6); 9) I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life (11:25); and 10) I am the True Vine (15:1,5).
12 THE NUMBER OF GOVERNMENTAL PERFECTION. There were 12 tribes of Israel; 12 Apostles, 12 foundations in the heavenly Jerusalem; 12 gates; 12 pearls; 12 angels. The measurements of New Jerusalem are 12,000 furlongs or stadia, while the wall will be 144 (12 x 12) cubits (Rev. 21:16-17).
40 THE NUMBER OF PROBATION OR TRIAL. The Israelites wandered for 40 years (Deut. 8:2-5). Moses was on the mount for 40 days (Exodus 24:18); 40 days of Jonah and Nineveh (Jonah 3:4). Jesus was tempted for 40 days (Matt. 4:2).
153 In John 21:11, after the resurrection the disciples caught 153 fish. The word fish in Greek is 'ixthus' which has a numerical equivalent of 1224, or 8 x 153. Remember, which is Jesus Christ is 888. 153 people received a blessing from Jesus in the four gospel (not counting the 5000 and examples like that).
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Too Hilarious!
So we start our day...we are walking to catch the train, I say, we better move back from the street, I just don't see trusting these drivers like this. Just then a huge semi drives up on the curb towards us. It stops over 50 feet back, but it was just funny that it happened right after I made the comment.
Also, how I describe myself with money: Sagacious--"wise, sage, discerning, clever, intelligent, judicious, acute, sharp, keen, perspicacious."
Learn This:
How to calculate percentage increase, Decrease or Difference How to calculate percent increase between two numbers? To calculate percent difference, you need to follow these steps:
1. Problem: You need to calculate percent % increase from 2 to 10
2. First Step: find the difference between two numbers, in this case, it's 10 - 2 = 8
3. Second: Take the difference, 8, and divide by the original number: 8/2 = 4
4. Lastly, multiply the number above by 100: 4*100 = 400%
You're done! You calculated difference of a number in percent, and the answer is a percentage increase of 400%.
OR...
To determine the percent of a number do the following steps:
Multiply the number by the percent (e.g. 87 * 68 = 5916)
Divide the answer by 100 (Move decimal point two places to the left) (e.g. 5916/100 = 59.16)
Round to the desired precision (e.g. 59.16 rounded to the nearest whole number = 59)
“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge.” (Psalm 19:1-2)
Also, how I describe myself with money: Sagacious--"wise, sage, discerning, clever, intelligent, judicious, acute, sharp, keen, perspicacious."
Learn This:
How to calculate percentage increase, Decrease or Difference How to calculate percent increase between two numbers? To calculate percent difference, you need to follow these steps:
1. Problem: You need to calculate percent % increase from 2 to 10
2. First Step: find the difference between two numbers, in this case, it's 10 - 2 = 8
3. Second: Take the difference, 8, and divide by the original number: 8/2 = 4
4. Lastly, multiply the number above by 100: 4*100 = 400%
You're done! You calculated difference of a number in percent, and the answer is a percentage increase of 400%.
OR...
To determine the percent of a number do the following steps:
Multiply the number by the percent (e.g. 87 * 68 = 5916)
Divide the answer by 100 (Move decimal point two places to the left) (e.g. 5916/100 = 59.16)
Round to the desired precision (e.g. 59.16 rounded to the nearest whole number = 59)
“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge.” (Psalm 19:1-2)
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Happy Birthday To Me!!!!
I haven't been home all day for my birthday! I've been running errands, taking care of business, I went to get my hair done, I went to church, etc. After everything was said and done, my family bought me a Carvel ice cream cake and sang to me...yeah! I enjoyed my day so very much with my children, my husband, and my friends!!! Thank you all for a great day.
“so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.” (Ephesians 3:17-19)
“so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.” (Ephesians 3:17-19)
Sunday, June 03, 2007
Saturday, June 02, 2007
Several weeks ago, my friend and I went to have lunch at a Chinese restaurant and we were travelling with a huge jar of coins, so we decided out of fun that we would pay for our $12 meal from it. Here's the proof. Thanks to the lady in the restaurant who had a camera and was getting a good laugh from it all.
“so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.” (Hebrews 9:28)
“so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.” (Hebrews 9:28)
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Time Is Passing By!
My goodness! The time is flying by so fast, what happens to the days? Before you know it, I'll be sending my lovely children off to college.
“But from everlasting to everlasting the LORD's love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children's children- with those who keep his covenant and remember to obey his precepts.” (Psalm 103:17-18)
“But from everlasting to everlasting the LORD's love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children's children- with those who keep his covenant and remember to obey his precepts.” (Psalm 103:17-18)
Monday, May 28, 2007
Dad's Visit
Last weekend Dad came to visit. That was very nice of him, we enjoy his visits everytime he comes. I had the pleasure of keeping my friend's children (a 3 year-old boy "R" and a 6 year-old girl "M"). Dad was playing pillow-fight with my kids and you can tell that R & M had never (or hardly ever) pillow-fought before, because M was standing off to the side watching and R tried to join in, only to find him crying less than a minute later. So I sat him on my lap while he watched the kids and dad play and I asked him if he wanted to play on the computer. He said, "No, I want to play with him," pointing at dad. So of course, he got out my lap like a big boy and stuck with the pillow-fighting game!
“Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.” (Romans 12:15)
“Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.” (Romans 12:15)
Sunday, May 27, 2007
Bad Ram!
OK, I'm not a real tech-geek, but I had to do some research to find out [begin to yell] why my laptop wouldn't keep an application open for more than 5 seconds.[calming down] I couldn't surf the web, I couldn't check my emails, I couldn't work on any pictures, you name it, and I couldn't do it, and I miss my blog too, I know you've noticed since the year started I haven't had many real journals...since I've missed my blog so much, maybe, just perhaps, I will start blogging again. Besides, I know my mother must be bored, I just gotta give her something to read.
Anyway, I cut just about six inches of my hair off...yikes. Yeah well, I needed a change and in the next week or two, I'm going to change the color too! I figure...I better do this now before I turn 50, because I told myself when I'm 50 I plan on going natural and adding a strong desire to go dred.
Yesterday I had a few friends over, which was business-lunch that appeared like a cookout, then the ladies left the kids and went to look at some Harley-Davidson's. Here are two pics that I took with my phone:
Oh so back to the headline...I discovered I had bad ram in my computer...it's replaced and everything is fine, at least with my computer it is.
“However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace.” (Acts 20:24)
Anyway, I cut just about six inches of my hair off...yikes. Yeah well, I needed a change and in the next week or two, I'm going to change the color too! I figure...I better do this now before I turn 50, because I told myself when I'm 50 I plan on going natural and adding a strong desire to go dred.
Yesterday I had a few friends over, which was business-lunch that appeared like a cookout, then the ladies left the kids and went to look at some Harley-Davidson's. Here are two pics that I took with my phone:
Oh so back to the headline...I discovered I had bad ram in my computer...it's replaced and everything is fine, at least with my computer it is.
“However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace.” (Acts 20:24)
Friday, May 18, 2007
What's That?
You say you don't have any real friends? Hummm, what about your family? Oh yeah, of course they don't count...they HAVE TO tolerate you. I don't know then, what do you think?
“God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.” (Hebrews 6:10)
“God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.” (Hebrews 6:10)
Sunday, May 13, 2007
Saturday, May 12, 2007
Friday, May 11, 2007
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
Monday, May 07, 2007
Saturday, May 05, 2007
Friday, May 04, 2007
Monday, April 30, 2007
Sunday, April 29, 2007
Friday, April 27, 2007
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Laila Learns "Our Deepest Fear"
Sunday I began teaching Laila the Marianne Williamson poem, "Our Deepest Fear." And OMGoodness, has she blossomed in two days. I really want to document her learning the poem on video. Okay, get it together Thais!
“For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect.” (1 Peter 1:18-19)
“For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect.” (1 Peter 1:18-19)
Sunday, April 22, 2007
Saturday, April 21, 2007
Happy Birthday Katina
This evening I took the kids to Pastor Katina's house to help her and her family celebrate her birthday. I cooked my favorite chicken salad sandwich poppers and they sure were good! It was nice to be somewhere different and cooking for all the people there.
I was just sitting on the couch thinking how they are always inviting people over to their house for something, meanwhile, I feel like my house is not quite clean enough for company. Well, neither was their's, but they had people over anyway. Just an eye-opener.
“I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father's hand. I and the Father are one.” (John 10:28-30)
I was just sitting on the couch thinking how they are always inviting people over to their house for something, meanwhile, I feel like my house is not quite clean enough for company. Well, neither was their's, but they had people over anyway. Just an eye-opener.
“I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father's hand. I and the Father are one.” (John 10:28-30)
Friday, April 20, 2007
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Monday, April 16, 2007
Sunday, April 15, 2007
Welcome to Heaven Rocky!
“This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God's servants, who give their full time to governing. Give everyone what you owe him: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.” (Romans 13:6-7)
Saturday, April 14, 2007
Happy Birthday Daddy!
Man...57 is OLD! LOL
“Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures” (1 Corinthians 15:1, 3-4)
“Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures” (1 Corinthians 15:1, 3-4)
Friday, April 13, 2007
Faux Pas
Faux Pas
Social blunder made by an individual. It may be an improper action or a mistake of speech.
“for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.” (Romans 3:23-24)
Social blunder made by an individual. It may be an improper action or a mistake of speech.
“for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.” (Romans 3:23-24)
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
“You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:6-8)
Monday, April 09, 2007
Sunday, April 08, 2007
I Feel Like My Spirit-man Is About To Wake Up!
Saturday, April 07, 2007
Thursday, April 05, 2007
Plans For New York!
Okay, me and my good friend Carol are surfing the web making plans for New York. We're finding low-fares as low as $170. I hope they are still there by the time we buy!
“For Christ's love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.” (2 Corinthians 5:14-15)
“For Christ's love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.” (2 Corinthians 5:14-15)
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Monday, April 02, 2007
“ Now as Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples aside and said to them, "We are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and the teachers of the law. They will condemn him to death and will turn him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and flogged and crucified. On the third day he will be raised to life!” (Matthew 20: 17-19)
Sunday, April 01, 2007
Back From Los Angeles!
It took three days to get back home, but I'm here! It's AMAZING how I spent three days at two different airports and I still have my sanity!
So....how did it go? Well, first impression is that it represents a well-organized cattle-call. My brother came with me, which made the waiting and the anxiousness more bearable (Thank you Ez). After waiting in a long line, you go into a make-shift room where you watch a video on what to expect during your presentation...you're not allowed to make conversation with them to see what they think about your product, because they can't give feedback; you're not allowed to ask them any questions, you know, feeling them out, blah, blah, blah. So after that, we are moved to wait in another line to make sure our paperwork has been properly filled out and turned in, and then we move to our last line before we are instructed to go to a table for our setup. It was neat, looking around at all the inventions and products people were pitching to QVC. I seen some extreme marketing techniques for a not so extreme product and well...some really good marketing for something that is just a simple private label product.
One of the big questions that QVC wants to know is, "How does your product solve a problem?" I didn't have difficulty answering that one, but as I looked around, a lot of people didn't have problem-solvers, they just had a line of hats, glasses, make-up, socks, etc. So do I have an enge on those people? Humm, whatever!
I left pretty confident that they weren't going to be calling me to be on QVC, but knowing that one day I will be on there with Patches. Okay, I'm not being hard on myself, I'm being "Realistic!" I'm definitely am not one of those people with false expectations, so hear me out. QVC says it without saying it, that they are looking for people who have done 85% of the work already, which includes having a massive amount of product in storage, ready to go! I...do not. I am still in the "looking for a manufacturer's stage." Actually, I'm going to New York in June to meet with a few! Please pray that God shows me the right company to do my business with.
“ The fool says in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good.” (Psalm 14:1)
So....how did it go? Well, first impression is that it represents a well-organized cattle-call. My brother came with me, which made the waiting and the anxiousness more bearable (Thank you Ez). After waiting in a long line, you go into a make-shift room where you watch a video on what to expect during your presentation...you're not allowed to make conversation with them to see what they think about your product, because they can't give feedback; you're not allowed to ask them any questions, you know, feeling them out, blah, blah, blah. So after that, we are moved to wait in another line to make sure our paperwork has been properly filled out and turned in, and then we move to our last line before we are instructed to go to a table for our setup. It was neat, looking around at all the inventions and products people were pitching to QVC. I seen some extreme marketing techniques for a not so extreme product and well...some really good marketing for something that is just a simple private label product.
One of the big questions that QVC wants to know is, "How does your product solve a problem?" I didn't have difficulty answering that one, but as I looked around, a lot of people didn't have problem-solvers, they just had a line of hats, glasses, make-up, socks, etc. So do I have an enge on those people? Humm, whatever!
I left pretty confident that they weren't going to be calling me to be on QVC, but knowing that one day I will be on there with Patches. Okay, I'm not being hard on myself, I'm being "Realistic!" I'm definitely am not one of those people with false expectations, so hear me out. QVC says it without saying it, that they are looking for people who have done 85% of the work already, which includes having a massive amount of product in storage, ready to go! I...do not. I am still in the "looking for a manufacturer's stage." Actually, I'm going to New York in June to meet with a few! Please pray that God shows me the right company to do my business with.
“ The fool says in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good.” (Psalm 14:1)
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
At the QVC call!
It was nothing of what I thought. I had an entire script to say in my head to a panel of judges, only for that to go out the window, and talk to one person about Patches. I think it went well, but they don't really give any reactions, so we'll see by late April.
“My salvation and my honor depend on God ; he is my mighty rock, my refuge.” (Psalm 62:7)
“My salvation and my honor depend on God ; he is my mighty rock, my refuge.” (Psalm 62:7)
Sunday, March 25, 2007
What Am I Doing Now?
I'm sitting at the North Carolina Airport watching what appears to be very busy people walking to and for. Some people have cell phones to their ear, some have the bluetooth earpiece in which they look like their talking to themselves, some people are just sitting down making conversation with either a loved one or stangers, there are some that are sitting solo and are saying nothing, but thinking a lot; there are even some like me that have found a spot to charge up our electronics and plant our butts on the floor to put in time with our laptops.
Wish Me Blessings!
It's funny, but I really feel in my spirit I am doing the right thing, and going the right places. I feel that I am truly walking by faith and trusting God...FINALLY!
Whether something comes out of this (this year) or not, I still feel like I'm on the right path!
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9)
Whether something comes out of this (this year) or not, I still feel like I'm on the right path!
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9)
Thursday, March 22, 2007
God Stiched This Moment Just For Me!
Okay...good news! I found someone that can finish my comforter! Wanna hear the God part??? My project is called "Patches" and it's also the name of her (VM) dog. It's also cool because while I was explaining the project to her, she said she had to do it, because the Lord told her to! It's always wonderful to meet a Christian! I'm placing all my trust in the Lord on this project, and He said He would provide for me, so I'm letting Him guide me!
P.S. I have a good feeling it'll get finished before I leave.
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.” (Ephesians 6:10-11)
P.S. I have a good feeling it'll get finished before I leave.
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.” (Ephesians 6:10-11)
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
“But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him. He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.” (Jeremiah 17:7-8)
Monday, March 19, 2007
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Zach's in April's edition of Ebony
Vaughn and Thais are very proud of both their children, one of the many things is Zachary in the April 2007 edition of Ebony magazine. The picture is of Ms. FAMU with children.
We both were at the photoshoot and what YOU see is Zachary being involved in what's being read to him in the book, but what the picture doesn't show was him rubbing on her back! He knows beauty!
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 15:13)
We both were at the photoshoot and what YOU see is Zachary being involved in what's being read to him in the book, but what the picture doesn't show was him rubbing on her back! He knows beauty!
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 15:13)
Friday, March 16, 2007
I found a list of the 1990s One-hit Wonders
“Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” (Colossians 3:12)
“Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” (Colossians 3:12)
Monday, March 12, 2007
Saturday, March 10, 2007
Kids @ Play
“But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,” (1 Peter 3:15)
Friday, March 09, 2007
Thursday, March 08, 2007
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
Monday, March 05, 2007
I've Been Busy, Busy, Busy...
“These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.” (Deuteronomy 6: 6-7)
Thursday, March 01, 2007
Black History Play Last Week
Here are some pictures from Zach's Black history play last week. He was Ray Charles.
This is his friend Indya, she was Maya Angelou.
We have already pre-arranged Zach and Indya's marriage, and it's so funny because every time she sees me she asks for her diamond ring.
“Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” (Psalm 73:25-26)
This is his friend Indya, she was Maya Angelou.
We have already pre-arranged Zach and Indya's marriage, and it's so funny because every time she sees me she asks for her diamond ring.
“Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” (Psalm 73:25-26)
Saturday, February 24, 2007
“For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” (Jeremiah 29:11-13)
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Today I Accomplished...
Today I accomplished cleaning my kids rooms until the Tom Joyner Morning Show went off. Hooray!!!
P.S. They have waaay too many clothes.
Later today...I was taken 30 miles away from my front door to meet a lady who I believe will be very instrumental in helping me to get a great prototype to present to QVC. Thank you Josephine!
“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.” (1 John 4:18)
P.S. They have waaay too many clothes.
Later today...I was taken 30 miles away from my front door to meet a lady who I believe will be very instrumental in helping me to get a great prototype to present to QVC. Thank you Josephine!
“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.” (1 John 4:18)
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Today I Accomplished...
Absolutely Nothing!
I felt very frustrated today.
I had a good day up until I came home at 3:45 to take a nap! I laid my head on the pillow and I was out in less than two minutes. Ten minutes later all hell broke loose through the communication lines. I promise you that my cell phone and house phone never rang all day, except for the time I attempted to take a nap. My husband called four times in a 15-minute span, my home phone was ringing like people knew I was home. I could not believe it! I finally put my cell phone on silent, but didn't bother with the house phone because it takes too many steps to put it on silent when your trying to catch every second of sleep. My alarm clock went off at 4:45 for me to pick up my children from school and guess what I did...turned off the alarm. Guess what time I woke back up? 5:20! Guess what time one of my children is supposed to be picked up from school? 5:30. Guess how long it takes me to get to the school? 20 minutes. Guess how long it takes me to get to the school in 5 o'clock traffic? 30 minutes! Arrrggggh!
Once I picked up the kids, fed everybody, and actually got to church I felt better.
“The commandments, "Do not commit adultery," "Do not murder," "Do not steal," "Do not covet," and whatever other commandment there may be, are summed up in this one rule: "Love your neighbor as yourself." Love does no harm to its neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.” (Romans 13:9-10)
I felt very frustrated today.
I had a good day up until I came home at 3:45 to take a nap! I laid my head on the pillow and I was out in less than two minutes. Ten minutes later all hell broke loose through the communication lines. I promise you that my cell phone and house phone never rang all day, except for the time I attempted to take a nap. My husband called four times in a 15-minute span, my home phone was ringing like people knew I was home. I could not believe it! I finally put my cell phone on silent, but didn't bother with the house phone because it takes too many steps to put it on silent when your trying to catch every second of sleep. My alarm clock went off at 4:45 for me to pick up my children from school and guess what I did...turned off the alarm. Guess what time I woke back up? 5:20! Guess what time one of my children is supposed to be picked up from school? 5:30. Guess how long it takes me to get to the school? 20 minutes. Guess how long it takes me to get to the school in 5 o'clock traffic? 30 minutes! Arrrggggh!
Once I picked up the kids, fed everybody, and actually got to church I felt better.
“The commandments, "Do not commit adultery," "Do not murder," "Do not steal," "Do not covet," and whatever other commandment there may be, are summed up in this one rule: "Love your neighbor as yourself." Love does no harm to its neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.” (Romans 13:9-10)
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Today I Accomplished...
Washing ALL the dishes in the sink from the day! I usually am in the habit of breaking up my dish-washing in 5-minute increments, or between television commercials, BUT TONIGHT... I spent a solid 30 minutes washing the dishes until the last spoon was cleaned!
I also COMPLETELY cleaned my dining room table. I can hardly ever keep a clean dining room table, it always gets cluttered with mail and junk mail alike...and with kids, now I pile all their artwork from school on it too. I did a Clean Sweep on my table and even bought a new centerpiece with plastic fruit. I know, I know, it's sooo cheesy, but I can live with it for the next few years, at least until I buy a new dining room table.
“He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.” (Proverbs 17:9)
I also COMPLETELY cleaned my dining room table. I can hardly ever keep a clean dining room table, it always gets cluttered with mail and junk mail alike...and with kids, now I pile all their artwork from school on it too. I did a Clean Sweep on my table and even bought a new centerpiece with plastic fruit. I know, I know, it's sooo cheesy, but I can live with it for the next few years, at least until I buy a new dining room table.
“He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.” (Proverbs 17:9)
Sunday, February 18, 2007
The Lord Said..."Study, Study, Study!"
“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:38-39)
Saturday, February 17, 2007
Saturday Already!
“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” (Romans 8:35,37)
Friday, February 16, 2007
Back From The Bahamas!
I'll post some pictures tomorrow!
“This is the message you heard from the beginning: We should love one another.” (1 John 3:11)
“This is the message you heard from the beginning: We should love one another.” (1 John 3:11)
Monday, February 12, 2007
I'm still packing!
See what happens when you delay the packing process. I didn't actually start packing until five hours ago. Well actually, it's called packing/cleaning.
“Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” (1 Corinthians 13: 6-7)
“Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” (1 Corinthians 13: 6-7)
Saturday, February 10, 2007
Getting Ready!
We're going to The Bahamas! So I need to pack.
“If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing.” (1 Corinthians 13:1-3)
“If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing.” (1 Corinthians 13:1-3)
Friday, February 09, 2007
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
Spiritual Laws To Get Out of Debt
1. Plant
Invest in that which gives you the greatest opportunity for your return.
If you're not honoring God in your giving, forget God honoring you in your finances.
Mark 12--Don't rob the governement and don't rob God.
Matthew 17:24-27--tax system is unrighteous are unfair, but the sons of God will be provided to pay the taxes and God.
Invest in your greatest resource-God.
Like a farmer, they can't just pray for rain, that alone won't work. They have to plant a seed.
You can't pray for a need without planting a seed.
2. Comes tomorrow.
“Let those who love the LORD hate evil, for he guards the lives of his faithful ones and delivers them from the hand of the wicked.” (Psalm 97:10)
Invest in that which gives you the greatest opportunity for your return.
If you're not honoring God in your giving, forget God honoring you in your finances.
Mark 12--Don't rob the governement and don't rob God.
Matthew 17:24-27--tax system is unrighteous are unfair, but the sons of God will be provided to pay the taxes and God.
Invest in your greatest resource-God.
Like a farmer, they can't just pray for rain, that alone won't work. They have to plant a seed.
You can't pray for a need without planting a seed.
2. Comes tomorrow.
“Let those who love the LORD hate evil, for he guards the lives of his faithful ones and delivers them from the hand of the wicked.” (Psalm 97:10)
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Monday, February 05, 2007
Another Sponsor!
So I spoke to one of my good friends today, and I was catching her up on the wonderful blessing that happened to me yesterday. How about she said she'll help me out with whatever finances I needed. How AWESOME is that???!!!! Wow, I have some wonderful friends and a wonderful GOD! Thank you JC. And thank you HD! QVC here I come. I'm just working on my presentation now!!!!
“For the word of the LORD is right and true; he is faithful in all he does. The LORD loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his unfailing love.” (Psalm 33:4-5)
“For the word of the LORD is right and true; he is faithful in all he does. The LORD loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his unfailing love.” (Psalm 33:4-5)
Sunday, February 04, 2007
Amazing Blessing!
I went to church today, still on a high from registering to make a presentation in front of QVC with my product. The first person that asked me how I was doing after church was a wonderful person (JL). Whenever we talk, it's always Godly and full of the Spirit. So I told her my plans and what I was trying to accomplish, and that I was nervous, but needed prayer because it's easy to be discouraged. I shared with her that I needed to somehow raise $500 for my trip to LA and she said that she will not only pray for me but will also sow a $250 seed into the kingdom and what I was doing. Ohhhh My God! I told her I was going to cry I was so excited that the Lord touched her that way!!! How awesome is that? I still need to work hard to raise the rest of the money, because when I tell you that I have ZERO dollars dedicated to this trip...I have ZERO dollars! I still owe my patent attorney money!!!! Arggggh.
I am a true believer that God will bless whatever we put our hands to, we just need to be obedient and do what He asks us to do!!!
“I love you, O LORD, my strength. The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” (Psalm 18:1-2)
I am a true believer that God will bless whatever we put our hands to, we just need to be obedient and do what He asks us to do!!!
“I love you, O LORD, my strength. The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” (Psalm 18:1-2)
Saturday, February 03, 2007
Oprah & QVC
“But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.” (Psalm 59:16)
Thursday, February 01, 2007
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Monday, January 29, 2007
Friday, January 26, 2007
It's amazing how much I actually retain when I say something over and over again. I recognize how the brain activates memory receptors and creates a path in the long-term memory bank. Hum. Anyway, I'm referring to the two speeches that Making It Count has. Of the 30 pages, I've only memorzied 2!
“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.” (James 4:10)
“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.” (James 4:10)
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Monday, January 22, 2007
Kid's first day in gymnastics!
"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.” (Matthew 7:7-8)
Sunday, January 21, 2007
Saturday, January 20, 2007
Gave Sonic Employees A Laugh
So I've had a really long afternoon of shooting and decided to reward myself with a shake. So while I'm driving, I look over, and discover that I have a coupon for a buy one get one free milkshake. I pick up the sheet of coupons and see that they have an entire meal which includes a milkshake for $5.99. I get up to the drive-thru ordering thingy and place my order, "I'd like your $5.99 coupon special with the Steak and Shake Dinner Meal," the lady says, I'm sorry, can you repeat that, "Yes, I'd like the $5.99 coupon special with the Steak and Shake Dinner Meal, the one that comes with the milkshake." Ah ma'am, can you come to the window please so I can see the coupon? I drive to the window, and all the employees are looking at me, the lady gets my coupon and says, "this says Steak-N-Shake," I said, "I know, that's what I said, a steak-n-shake meal." Ma'am this is Sonic!
Crap, I can't believe this! I'm so sorry, I had a long day, and all I want is a milkshake, can I have one of yours?
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.” (James 1:2-3)
Crap, I can't believe this! I'm so sorry, I had a long day, and all I want is a milkshake, can I have one of yours?
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.” (James 1:2-3)
Friday, January 19, 2007
Thursday, January 18, 2007
My Letter To McDonald's
I understand your policy pertaining to unsolicited ideas, however, I do believe this would fall under the "How Are We Doin’" section. My children are three and five years old and are constantly loving to be surrounded by new things and new ideas. As their mother, I encourage their educational growth. When I take them to McDonald's, I am disappointed when I get their Happy Meals only to see ANOTHER toy! I find myself going to Sonic SPECIFICALLY for children's meals because they encourage learning by giving educational materials like, sign language flash cards, cd's that teach the listener to speak different languages, children’s books, etc. EVEN THOUGH McDonald's food tastes BETTER, Sonic supercedes in what parents like their children to be rewarded with! I, as many mothers and certainly fathers, would LOVE to see McDonald's step up to the plate to promote education and brain stimulation, just as you already are promoting physical activity. PLEASE find more challenging and educational ways to promote McDonald's movie sponsors better than just giving ANOTHER TOY.
Thank you,
Florida Mom with Enough Toys!
“No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.” (1 Corinthians 10:13)
Thank you,
Florida Mom with Enough Toys!
“No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.” (1 Corinthians 10:13)
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Friday, January 12, 2007
I Made It!
Boy is Indianapolis COLD & WINDY! It's already one thing to be cold, but it's a whole nother element when wind is added!
“You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” (Galatians 3:26-28)
“You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” (Galatians 3:26-28)
Thursday, January 11, 2007
Out Of Town!
I don't care for going out of town, especially when I have to travel 2.5 hours by car to get to an airport!!! I LOVE the Home-Life. As long as I have the Internet to communicate, I'm fine!
I went to the store before I left and bought both my babies some Skittles in a heart case and wrote them love notes on pink paper and cut it out like the shape of a heart. I taped the note to the candy and placed them on both their pillows, so they'll see it when they get home. Awww. I'm going to miss my little rug-rats.
“In my anguish I cried to the LORD, and he answered by setting me free. The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” (Psalm 118:5-6)
I went to the store before I left and bought both my babies some Skittles in a heart case and wrote them love notes on pink paper and cut it out like the shape of a heart. I taped the note to the candy and placed them on both their pillows, so they'll see it when they get home. Awww. I'm going to miss my little rug-rats.
“In my anguish I cried to the LORD, and he answered by setting me free. The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” (Psalm 118:5-6)
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
An Interview With The Kids!
Mom: When is Your Birthday?
Zachary: Friday
Laila: December 10
Mom: What's Your Favorite Color?
Zachary: White & Red
Laila: Light Pink & Light Blue
Mom: What's Your Favorite Thing To Do At School?
Zachary: Zachary-Sharkboy
Laila: Play & Home Living Center
Mom: What's Your Favorite Food To Eat?
Zachary: sunny-bright
Laila: soup
Mom: What's Your Favorite Day Of The Week?
Zachary: Red car.
Laila: I like when it's snowing outside.
Mom: What's Your Favorite Movie?
Zachary: Sharkboy & Lavagirl
Laila: Sharkboy & Lavagirl
Mom: What Do You Like To Do For Fun?
Zachary: A car that goes around and around on a small slide.
Laila: Playing with Ariel toys, and clothes, and everything in her house.
Mom: Name An Electronic Device That You Like?
Zachary: Who got to sleep and who looks at the stars and the family.
Laila: When my whole family gets me and mommy and daddy's bed and never get angry and spank the little kids.
Mom: What do you believe is your favorite characteristic about yourself?
Zachary: Um, the spider who crawls over your purse.
Laila: I like myself being the way I am to make hearts and flowers.
“ "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Matthew 6:19-21)
Zachary: Friday
Laila: December 10
Mom: What's Your Favorite Color?
Zachary: White & Red
Laila: Light Pink & Light Blue
Mom: What's Your Favorite Thing To Do At School?
Zachary: Zachary-Sharkboy
Laila: Play & Home Living Center
Mom: What's Your Favorite Food To Eat?
Zachary: sunny-bright
Laila: soup
Mom: What's Your Favorite Day Of The Week?
Zachary: Red car.
Laila: I like when it's snowing outside.
Mom: What's Your Favorite Movie?
Zachary: Sharkboy & Lavagirl
Laila: Sharkboy & Lavagirl
Mom: What Do You Like To Do For Fun?
Zachary: A car that goes around and around on a small slide.
Laila: Playing with Ariel toys, and clothes, and everything in her house.
Mom: Name An Electronic Device That You Like?
Zachary: Who got to sleep and who looks at the stars and the family.
Laila: When my whole family gets me and mommy and daddy's bed and never get angry and spank the little kids.
Mom: What do you believe is your favorite characteristic about yourself?
Zachary: Um, the spider who crawls over your purse.
Laila: I like myself being the way I am to make hearts and flowers.
“ "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Matthew 6:19-21)
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