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2007-08-09T21:09:00.000-07:00

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May you have a very blessed day in Jesus!!

WHICH MINDSET ARE YOU?

2007-05-24T22:05:00.000-07:00

WHICH MINDSET ARE YOU?

This is a quote from Admiral Hyman Rickover......It sums up the way people think in a nutshell........

"Great minds discuss ideas".......

"Average minds discuss events".......

"Small minds discuss people"...........

2007-05-14T10:26:00.000-07:00

UNFOLDING THE ROSE

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It is only a tiny rosebud, a flower of God's design;
But I cannot unfold the petals, with these clumsy hands of mine.
The secret of unfolding flowers, is not known to such as I .

GOD opens this flower so sweetly, when in my hands they would fade and die.
If I cannot unfold a rosebud, this flower of GOD's design,
Then how can I think I have the wisdom, to unfold this life of mine.

So I'll trust in Him for His leading, each moment of the day.
I will look to him for HIs guidance, each step of the pilgram way.
The pathway that lies before me, only my Heavenly Father knows,
I'll trust Him to unfold the moments, just as He unfolds the rose.

Author Unknown

"I know the plans I have for you".............Jeremiah 29:11
The Lord knows where we are and where he is leading us. He knows the plans he has for each one of us. Why is it so hard to trust him and believe he knows what he is doing?.... Because we are human. We want to work out a plan our own way with our own hands; however, each time we do, we open the rose prematurely and it destroys the beautiful perfume inside and bruises the soft petals.

Our life is like the rose. Each time we get in Gods way of what he wants to do in our life....we damage the perfect plan he has. If we will allow him...he will unfold his perfect will in our life, and too like the rose, we will enjoy the sweet perfume that only comes from allowing God to ......unfold the rose.

Bible Thought & Inspiration Page

2007-04-27T20:05:00.000-07:00

" Consider The Lillie's "

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Jesus says in Matthew 6:28, to consider the Lillie's of the field, how they grow;they toil not, neither do they spin::

When I think of a Lilly, I think of Gods beautiful creation in all its loveliness, beauty and splendor. The Lord is trying to show us something through his creation..............

First, Identify little things with God's care. Can we make a lily? or a sun? Can we make a drop of dew? or hang the stars in the sky? God cares about the smallest most insignificant things. The very hairs of our head are numbered (Matthew 10:30). Why would he take such care?...because we are important to him...

Next, look on things beneath, as well as on things above. Look for God when you see the ocean sand or dust in the desert. The dust is alive with the life of God; He created it....and greater yet, he formed man out of the dust of the earth. (Gen. 2:7). We were made in his own image. We are his workmanship. The Bible tells us in Isaiah 49:16, that he has engrave us in the palms of his hands.....we are precious to Him....

Thirdly, Have faith in your God. Think of a God who would clothe the grass upon the earth and provide for the Lillie's, and forget the child? never!....It is impossible! Let a Lilly detach itself from its root, and it will perish. So with man, let him cut himself off from God , and he too, will perish and become as a withered and driven leaf. We are shown through God's creation that we need to Trust Him. If his creation can trust him for their very substance and life, how much greater should we...whom he bought with his own blood.

Our Heavenly Father, wants us to understand, that we are much more important to him than the lillies or the dust or the stars. We are made after his own image.(Gen 1:27). He loves us and will take care of our needs. In Matt. 6 :25-31. Trust him with your life....He has done a great job with his creation and he will do much, much more for you...whom he died for.....

Bible Inspiration & Thoughts

2007-04-15T16:30:00.000-07:00

Jesus Cares For You!!!

Dr. Payson, while still a young man, once wrote an elderly mother who was extremely worried and burdened over the condition of her son. He wrote,

You are worrying too much about him. Once you have prayed for him, as you have done, and committed him to God, you should not continue to be anxious. God's command, "Do not be anxious about anything" (Phil. 4:6), is unlimited and so is the verse, "Cast your anxiety on him" (I Peter 5:7). If we truly have cast our burdens upon another, can they continue to pressure us? If we carry them with us from the throne of grace, it is obvious we have not left them there. In my own life I test my prayers in this way: after committing something to God, if I can come away, like Hannah did, with no more sadness, pain, anxiety in my heart, I see it as proof that I have prayed the prayer of faith. But if I pray and then still carry my burden, I conclude my faith was not exercised.
from Days of Heaven Upon Earth

Jesus Loves You and Cares For You...The price has already been paid for your peace, joy, hope and eternal salvation through His precious blood.

BIBILE INSPIRATION PAGE

2007-02-28T19:09:00.000-08:00

There's just something about that Name

"Unto the church of Philadelphia.........I know thy works: behold I have set before you an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hath kept my word, and hast not denied my name." Rev 3:8

"Because thou has kept the word of my patience, I will also keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth." Rev 3:10

"That at the Name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord... Phillipians 2:10-11

"Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other Name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved." Acts 4:12

"Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized everyone of you in the Name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." Acts 2:38

"Ans she shall bring forth a son, and shou shalt call his Name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins." Matthew 1:21

There are many more scriptures that refer to the Name of Jesus. The Name of Jesus is not a luck rabbit foot but a name that when applied with faith has the power to heal, to save, to deliver, to make whole, to cleanse, to comfort, to save from sin.

Whatever you have need of today just call on the Name of Jesus and he will hear your prayer and he will answer!! He is not dead like an idol that sits on the shelf collecting dust, but he is Alive forvermore............."I AM he that liveth and was dead; and, behold, I Am alive forevermore, Amen ; and have the keys of hell and death. Rev 1:18

National ID Card & Prophecy

2007-02-04T19:43:00.000-08:00

I am posting information about the National ID Card set to make it's mark on US Citizens. It will be mandatory by May 11, 2008, that every US citizen receive a National ID Card. I have posted this article below that will define the key points of the National ID Card and what it means to every US Citizen. Also, listed is a link where you can get more info and be informed of what is happening in our country.

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All U.S. citizens to receive National ID card by 2008

The Real ID Act, passed by Congress and signed by President Bush on May 11, 2005, mandates that all U.S. citizens will receive a National ID card by May of 2008. Without this National ID, you won't...

1. Drive your car
2. Board a plane, train, or bus
3. Enter any federal building
4. Open a bank account
5. Hold a job

If you can’t hold a job or have a bank account, how much buying and selling will you be able to do? Is the coming National ID the prophesied "mark of the beast"? There is a prophecy in the Bible that foretells a time when every person will be required to have a mark or a number, without which he or she will not be able to participate in the economy. The prophecy is 2,000 years old, but it has been impossible for it to come to pass until now. With the invention of the computer and the Internet, this prophecy of buying and selling, using a number, can now be implemented at any time. Has the time for the fulfillment of this prophecy arrived?

Here is the link if you wish to find out more info on the National ID Card:

http://www.nonationalid.com/

This is no joke folks.....this is real and we better wake up!!!!!!!!!!

BIBLE INSPIRATION PAGE

2007-01-21T19:01:00.000-08:00

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Bible Thought

"And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than we believed." Rom. 13:11

We are living in a very unstable world. With the threats of nuclear weapons, wars and possible plans to dissolve the nuclear weapons in other countries, now more than ever we should awake to the condition of our world in which we live. China now has the technology to disable satellites. The doomsday clock was just reset within the last week to "two minutes till midnight," giving a more unstable picture for our world. The sun is setting low in the sky and the Lord Jesus has given his warning to us in His Word about being watchful and ready for His return.

I know that the thought of our world crumbling before our eyes is not a happy one. I am sure it does not make me popular by mentioning this very fact. The truth is, the Word of God is true and His Word will come to pass. The prophecies that the ancient prophets foretold are coming and will continue to unfold before our very eyes whether we want to acknoweldge it or not.

The Bible clearly tells us to be ready, to watch, be sober. We are to make our calling and election sure. The Bible tells us in Matthew chapter 24, that there will be earthquakes in divers places, pestilences(diseases), nation shall rise against nation, great signs shall appear in the sky, yet we are not to fear these things that come if we are christians, but to stand steadfast in the faith and be ready.

We are admonished in Matthew 25, to be as a wise virgin, to have our lamps, which is the Holy Ghost, to be trimmed and full, that when the Bridegroom cometh at midnight, we like the wise virgins, will be ready to meet him. The scriptures state that, half of the virgins were out of oil and needed to go to city to buy some when they heard the call of the Bridegroom. Sadly, they missed Him when he appeared, and so it will be when the Lord Jesus returns for his church if we are not ready to meet him when he calls.

My prayer is that we would read this and take it to heart. Being mindful that our lives are filled with the Holy Ghost and with all prayer and supplication daily walking and living in his Word. Listening for his call when he too shall appear as our Heavenly Bridegroom.

BIBLE INSPIRATION PAGE

2006-12-10T14:31:00.000-08:00

BIBLE THOUGHT

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One Soul

Jesus Said," Which man of you having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? Luke 15:4

Jesus was very emphatic about the price of one soul. He placed alot of emphasis in his Word when it came to the saving and redeeming of a lost soul. He thought that one soul was worth everything. He was so willing to save one lost soul, that he robed Himself in flesh and gave himself as a ransom for lost mankind.

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life" John 3:16

It is man's inherent nature that causes him to seek his own way and choose to do wrong. Jesus is not willing that any should perish...not one lost sheep that went atray would Jesus forget..so he went to look for him. In this parable, we see Gods Love for man. The sheperd didn't have to go find that one lost sheep who strayed, for he had ninety-nine more just like it. It is not a matter of numbers. It is a matter of Gods love for you and me.

Jesus is our Good Sheperd. He wants only the best for us and wants us to turn to him and trust him. Like the sheperd who sought and found that one lost sheep, Jesus is seeking that one lost soul who has strayed from Him.

Maybe you are reading this today and you have strayed from the Good Sheperd. Turn your heart toward home and he will take you in. Know this one thing...He will not stop until he has found you..because He loves you!!

"The Lord hath appeared of old unto me saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee. Jeremiah 31:3

If the Lord is drawing you... hear Him today.

BIBLE INSPIRATION PAGE

2006-11-18T19:59:00.000-08:00

BIBLE THOUGHT

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THE DEEP VOICE OF GOD CALLS TO DEPTH'S OF MANS SOUL.

There is within every man a desire to know if there really is a God out there. When I was growing up I attended many churches. Searching for something...there was a void in my heart that could not be filled. I searched everywhere and prayed much for the deep emptiness in my heart to be filled. I knew there was a God out there but didn't know where to find him. One day I found him and received an experience so powerful and real. The Deep voice of God called unto the depth of my soul and I knew there was a God. For you see, he filled me with his presence, his Holy Spirit. My life has never been the same. The emptiness has been filled with a love and a joy so powerful at times it is hard to contain. Let me tell you friend God is Real!!!!

You may be searching for something to fill that empty void in your life. You may feel unsatisfied, you have tried everything from drugs to alcohol to a prestigious position on your job, but still fill empty inside. I would like to tell you there is a God and his name is Jesus. He is the answer to every question. He is the light at the end of the tunnel. He gives peace that passes all understanding. If he is tugging at your heart just open up and let Him speak to you. Let the deep voice of God call unto you right where you are. He loves you with an everlasting Love.

Bible Inspiration Page

2006-10-29T15:58:00.000-08:00

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"If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable." I Cor. 15:19

Paul was admonishing us in I Cor 15:19 to take a look at where our hope lies. If we think that our life only exists in the here and now, we are of all men most miserable. Beyond this terra firma called earth is another place the Lord has promised to those who faithfully serve him. Putting our hopes in our bank accounts and 401k's, or in our spouces or our jobs, is waisting the precious promises God has for us in His Word.

Jesus came to give us life and that more abundantly. He came to give us joy and peace on this earth but also to show us through the eyes of Hope an eternal city that awaits those who are faithful, even unto the end. The trials and tribulations of this life are not to be compared with the Hope the Lord has given in his Word for a future to come.

Let us look to our God whose name is Jesus for that Hope. We are told in Heb 12:1, to "lay aside every weight and the sin, which does so easily beset us , and let us run with patience the race that is set before us. Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God."
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BIBLE INSPIRATION PAGE.

2006-10-21T20:26:00.000-07:00

"And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds though Christ Jesus." Phillipians 4:7

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When I think of peace many things come to mind. One in particular scene stands out more than the rest. When I lived in Oregon I had a three hanging baskets on my front porch. In the middle basket was a nest that a family of Oriels had made early that spring. One day we had some heavy thunderstorms and lightning and the wind kicked up something fierce. I thought to myself, I hope that basket doesn't blow off the hook....Well that basket swung back and forth in the wind in the midst of torrents of rain and thunder and lightning. That mother bird sat on the nest protecting her babies and shielding them as they swung and pitched back and forth in the the storm. Those baby birds hadn't a care for they were under the protecting arms of their mother.

Gods Love is like that towards His children. Whatever storm we are going through and whatever trial tries to frighten us and leave us tossed to and fro, He is there covering us with His protecting arms of Love. If God can take care of the birds, how much more will He take care of us and give us peace in the midst of the storms of life. All we need to do is Trust Him and cling to him and he will carry us through the tough times.

Whatever the situation or trial you are going through today, Jesus knows about it and wants to give you peace and hold you in His loving arms. He said, "Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Allow the Lord to give you His rest and peace today. He waits for you to ask.
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Bible Inspirational & Insight Page

2006-10-14T22:04:00.000-07:00

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Tender Touch

The tender touch of our Lord's great hand is closer than each of us can comprehend. It is not far away and hard to find, but ever ready to bless and be kind. We in our pride do not seek His loving touch. We think we do not need Him much, as we busily attend to our day. But because of our pride we dearly pay. Then on our knees we come pleading and ask the Lord. "Why aren't we succeeding?" We beg and cajole, bargain and plead, "Please dear Lord help us in our hour of need!" Why is it we pray the most when troubles come and to our doubts we succumb? His hand is ever ready to reach out and bless if our sins we would confess. Put God first in your day, and His tender touch, He will not delay.

By Ann Martin

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The Bible tells us to love our neighbors, and also to love our enemies; probably because they are generally the same people.
-G.K. Chesterton

Bible Inspirational & Insight Page

2006-10-01T18:48:00.000-07:00

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"Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow, For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away" James 4:14.

Have you ever got so caught up in everyday life that you have found yourself coming as fast as you are going??? Suddenly one day.. boom it happens... you just hit a brick wall. You stop and contemplate what happened.

Life is like that. Suddenly we look back at our lives and wonder where did all the time go. Our children are grown and we are older. Each one of our lives is like the vapour spoken of in James.. We are here but a short time on this earth. There is a song that goes like this...... "Only one life so soon it will pass, only what's done for Christ will last, only one chance to do his will, so give to Jesus all your days it's the only life that pays when you recall you have but one life."
What will you do with your life? Will you live for Jesus?

Or, will you continue on the fast track.. going as fast as your coming without even knowing where your going?
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How wise are thy commandments, Lord. Each of them applies to somebody I know.
-Samuel Levenson

Beauty Tips

2006-10-01T18:23:00.000-07:00

Week 2 Beauty Tips

This weeks tips will be on Skin Problems and Solutions............

Itchy, flaky body skin.... Add oils to your bath, if possible or pour a small amount of oils on a loofah and rub it on your skin(I like to use Cold pressed Almond oil) you can get it at a bath shop or health store.

Puffy Eyes..... Thin cucumber slices used as a compress over closed eyes. Try a Black Tea Bag soaked in cold water on each eye for ten minutes will reduce swelling. Gently press from inner to outer corners to hasten drainage. Also, avoid salty foods which causes fluid retention.

Dark circles..... Lay down and apply raw potato slices under the eyes and allow juices to absord into affected areas. Also, soak cotton pads in rose water and apply to eye area for ten minutes.

Rosacea..... A constant redness in the center of the face that won't go away. Avoid these triggers : (Hot drinks, spicy foods, sun exposure, temperature extremes, rubbing the face)

Treat with: Aloe vera gel, Dandruff shampoo applied directly--do not dilute,One tablespoon dried basil leaves mixed with 1/4 cup vegetable oil.

Burns...... Soak the burn in milk for 15 minutes. The fattier the milk the more effective it will be. For a large area soak gauze or cloth in milk and apply to burn.

Beauty Tips

2006-09-23T20:13:00.000-07:00

The First In A Series Of Beauty Tips:

First of all Attitude is the first step in being beautiful. There is a saying that goes like this......Beauty is only skin deep but ugliness is to the bones. We can portray a beautiful attitude and people will think we are attractive. Having a healthy self-esteem will lead to a beautiful attitude about ourself and others.

Now to the Tips......... This week will be Facial Beauty Tips. Some of these I have tried and they are inexpensive to purchase and is usually found at the grocery store.

Tips For The Face::

1. For Normal to Dry Skin.. Don't bother with soap because it will dry out your skin more, instead just rinse your face with very cold water and pat dry. Cold water will bring the blood to the surface of the skin and help the cells to regenerate. Hot water drys your skin and thus defeating the purpose. If you want to use a toner, WithHazel is great for this because it is a natural astringent. If you want to use a moisturizer I recommend a natural moisturizer (made of natural ingredients that does not contain alcohol) and also contains a sunscreen of at least SPF15. (Zia Products have this balance)

2. For Oily Skin---One of the best facial cleanser for this type of skin is Powdered Milk mixed with water. It is a lactic acid wash that will cleanse and exfoliate the skin. Lemons are great to use for a toner after cleansing your face. Lemons also help restore the PH balance of the skin. For a moisturizer use an oil-free type. It may not be necessary to use a moisturizer for this type of face but it is a great help to always moisturize under the eyes with an eye gel not a cream. Creams are to oily.

General tips.........

Age Spots can be lightened with lemon juice left on for about 10-15 minutes (fresh lemons are the best) it also gives the face a healthy shiny glow. Just cut off a piece of lemon and rub onto the face.

Brown spots and Discoloration can be lightened by using 2 tablespoons Lemon juice mixed with one packet of raw sugar and applied to the face and then scrub lightly with an old toothbrush. Leave on for about 15 minutes rinse with cool to warm water.

For Dry Chapped Skin you can use a face mask of fresh purreed Avocado and mix in a small amount of olive oil. Leave on for at least 5 minutes. More if you prefer.

Taking Flaxseed oil the fresh pure kind, is great for the skin. I like to use Barleans Flaxseed Oil with Lignans, this will help tremendously with maintaining healthy skin and it has a long list of other health benefits too.

Never forget your passport at home!!

2006-09-16T20:39:00.000-07:00

My Alaskan cruise with my daughter started with a big bang....I left my passport at home. :( Smooth..

We first took a taxi to a foot ferry, then we were to connect to another ferry to get to Seattle Wa. At the second ferry I realized I forgot my passport at home. What an idiot I was-my perfectly planned route to the cruise ship suddenly took on the scene of a dreaded nightmare!!!

After, realizing I forgot my passport at home both my daughter and I began calling all the people we knew that could pick us up and take us back to my home 20 minutes away, but to no avail - everyone was either not home or not answering their phone....Well after another $26.00 Taxi ride- another hour to another ferry in another city, we managed to head across the water to Seattle.

When we arrived we found out the cruise ship was 2-3 miles away and I was not going to walk that distance with all the luggage I had! (understand ladies) so yet another taxi ride to the ship.

As we unloaded our luggage at the ship several people were instructing us on where to go and what to do... I felt like I was going in a circle.

Well after pushing us in one direction telling us to hurry then sending us in another direction, we finally were given a personal escort to the ship, Wow VIP treatment. Only problem was we had an audience watching us from the ship; I am sure laughing at our timely arrival. Well we made it with 5 minutes to spare. I think I learned my lesson!!!!!! I know my daughter hopes I did too. :)

1 car ride & parking spot - $72.25
2 ferries - $14.00
3 taxis - $48.00
making the ship ... priceless