Zion's confidence in God. An exhortation to behold the works of the Lord.
Verse 1 ... GOD is our refuge & strength, ...
Psalm 91:2 ... I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge & my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.
Psalm 46:1 ... a very present help in trouble.
Psalm 145:18 ... The LORD is nigh unto all that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.
Psalm 46:2 ... Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, & though the mountains be carried into (the heart of the seas) the midst of the sea;
Psalm 46:3 ... Though ... the waters thereof roar & be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah.
Matthew 7:25 ...And the rain descended, & the floods came, & the winds blew, & beat upon that house; & it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.
Psalm 46:4 ... There is a river, ... the streams where of shall make glad ...
Isaiah 8:7 ... Now therefore behold, the Lord bringeth up up upon them the waters of the river, strong & many, even the king of As-syr'i-a, & all his glory: he shall come up over all his channels, & go over all his banks:
Psalm 46:4 ... the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High.
Isaiah 60:14 ... The sons also of them that afflicted thee shall come bending unto thee; & all they that despised thee they shall bow themselves down at the soles of they feet; & they shall call thee, The city of the LORD, The Zion of the Holy One of Is'ra-el.
Psalm 46:5 ... God is ... in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, ... (when the morning appeareth) & that right early.
Psalm 46:6 ... The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, ...
Psalm 2:1 ... Why do the heathen rage, & the people (meditate) imagine a vain thing?
Psalm 46:6 ...the earth melted.
Joshua 2:9,24 ... And she said unto the men, I know that the LORD hath given you the land, & that your terror is fallen upon us, & that all the inhabitants of the land (melt) faint because of you.
And they said unto Josh'u-a, Truly the LORD hath delivered into our hands all the land; for even all the inhabitants of the country do (melt) faint because of us.
Psalm 46:7 ... The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of JA'cob is (a high place for us) our refuge. Selah.
Psalm 46:8 ... Come, behold the works of the LORD, what desolations he hath made in the earth.
Psalm 66:5 ... Come & see the works of God: he is terrible in his doing toward the children of men.
Isaiah 2:4 ... And he shall judge among the nations & shall rebuke many people: & they shall beat their swords into ploughshares, & their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.
Psalm 46:9 ... he breaketh the bow, & cutteth the spear in sunder; ...
Psalm 76:3 ... There brake he the arrows of the bow, the shield, & the sword, & the battle. Selah.
Psalm 46:9 ... he burneth the chariot in the fire.
Ezekiel 39:9 ... And they that dwell in the cities of Is'ra-el shall go forth, & shall set on fire & burn the weapons, both the shields & the bucklers, the bows & the arrows, & the handstaves, & the spears, & they shall burn them with fire seven years:
Psalm 46:10 ... Be still, & know that I am God: ... I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
Isaiah 2:11,17 ... The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, & the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down; & the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day.
And the loftiness of man shall be bowed down, & the haughtiness of men shall be made low; & the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day.
Psalm 46:11 ... The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Js'cob is our refuge. Selah
Psalm 46:7 ... The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Ja'cob is our refuge. Selah.
Scripture reference used from The KJV Bible, SouthWestern Co., Nashville, TN
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Monday, November 14, 2016
Tuesday - Healing River Flows from the Temple - Ezekiel 47:1,2,12 - 11/15/16
The vision of the holy waters.
Verse 1 ... AFTERWARD he brought me again unto the door of the house; & behold, ... waters issued out from under the threshold of the house eastward: for the forefront of the house stood toward the east, & the waters came down from under, from the right side of the house, at the south side of the altar.
Revelation 22:1 ... And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God & of the Lamb.
Ezekiel 47:2 ... Then brought he me out of the way of the gate northward, & led me about the way without unto the outer gate by the way that looketh eastward; &, behold, there ran out waters on the right side.
Ezekiel 47:12 ... And ...by the river up on the bank thereof, on this side & on that side,
Ezekiel 47:7 ... Now when I had returned, behold, at the at the bank (lip) of the river were many trees on the one side & on the other.
Ezekiel 47:12 ... shall (shall come up) grow all trees for meat, ... whose leaf shall not fade, neither shall the fruit thereof be consumed: it shall bring forth new (principal) according to his months, because their waters they issued out of the sanctuary: & the fruit thereof shall be for meat, ...
Psalm 1:3 ... But thou, O LORD, art a shield (about) for me; my glory, & he lifter up of mine head.
Ezekiel 47:12 ... & the leaf thereof (for bruises & sores) for medicine.
Scripture reference used from The KJV Bible, SouthWestern Co., Nashville, TN
Verse 1 ... AFTERWARD he brought me again unto the door of the house; & behold, ... waters issued out from under the threshold of the house eastward: for the forefront of the house stood toward the east, & the waters came down from under, from the right side of the house, at the south side of the altar.
Revelation 22:1 ... And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God & of the Lamb.
Ezekiel 47:2 ... Then brought he me out of the way of the gate northward, & led me about the way without unto the outer gate by the way that looketh eastward; &, behold, there ran out waters on the right side.
Ezekiel 47:12 ... And ...by the river up on the bank thereof, on this side & on that side,
Ezekiel 47:7 ... Now when I had returned, behold, at the at the bank (lip) of the river were many trees on the one side & on the other.
Ezekiel 47:12 ... shall (shall come up) grow all trees for meat, ... whose leaf shall not fade, neither shall the fruit thereof be consumed: it shall bring forth new (principal) according to his months, because their waters they issued out of the sanctuary: & the fruit thereof shall be for meat, ...
Psalm 1:3 ... But thou, O LORD, art a shield (about) for me; my glory, & he lifter up of mine head.
Ezekiel 47:12 ... & the leaf thereof (for bruises & sores) for medicine.
Scripture reference used from The KJV Bible, SouthWestern Co., Nashville, TN
Monday - Wash & Be Healed - II Kings 5:10-14 - 11/14/16
Elisha , sending Naaman to Jordan, cureth him of his leprosy.
Verse 10 ... And E-li'sha sent a messenger unto him, saying, Go and ... wash in Jordan 7 times, & thy flesh shall come again to thee, & thou shall be clean. ... The 7 means fullness/completeness in Biblical times.
II Kings 4:41 ... But he said, Then bring meal. And he cast it into the pot; & he said, pour out for the people, that they may eat. And there was no harm in the pot (evil thing).
II Kings 5:11 ... But Na'a-man was wroth, & went away, & said, ... (I said) (Or said with myself He will surely come out) thought, He will surely come out to me, & stand & call on the name of the LORD his God, & ... strike (move up or down) his hand over the place, & recover the leper.
II Kings 5:12 ... Are not Ab'a-na (Amana) & Phar'par rivers of Da-mas'cus, better than all the waters of Is'ra-el? may I wash in them, & be clean? so he turned & went in a rage.
II Kings 5:13 ... And his servants came near, & spake unto him, & said, my father, if the prophet had bid thee do some great thing, wouldest thou not have done it? how much rather then, when he saith to thee, Wash, & be clean?
II Kings 5:14 ... Then went he down, & dipped himself 7 times in Jor'dan, according to the saying of the man of God: & ... his flesh came again like unto the flesh of a little child ...
Job 33:25 ... His flesh shall be fresher (than Childhood) than a child's: he shall return to the days of his youth:
II Kings 5:14 ... & he was clean.
Luke 4:27 ... And many lepers were in Is'ra-el in the time of El-i-se'us the prophet: & none of them was cleansed, saving Na'a-man the Syrian.
Scripture reference used from The KJV Bible, SouthWestern Co., Nashville, TN
Verse 10 ... And E-li'sha sent a messenger unto him, saying, Go and ... wash in Jordan 7 times, & thy flesh shall come again to thee, & thou shall be clean. ... The 7 means fullness/completeness in Biblical times.
II Kings 4:41 ... But he said, Then bring meal. And he cast it into the pot; & he said, pour out for the people, that they may eat. And there was no harm in the pot (evil thing).
II Kings 5:11 ... But Na'a-man was wroth, & went away, & said, ... (I said) (Or said with myself He will surely come out) thought, He will surely come out to me, & stand & call on the name of the LORD his God, & ... strike (move up or down) his hand over the place, & recover the leper.
II Kings 5:12 ... Are not Ab'a-na (Amana) & Phar'par rivers of Da-mas'cus, better than all the waters of Is'ra-el? may I wash in them, & be clean? so he turned & went in a rage.
II Kings 5:13 ... And his servants came near, & spake unto him, & said, my father, if the prophet had bid thee do some great thing, wouldest thou not have done it? how much rather then, when he saith to thee, Wash, & be clean?
II Kings 5:14 ... Then went he down, & dipped himself 7 times in Jor'dan, according to the saying of the man of God: & ... his flesh came again like unto the flesh of a little child ...
Job 33:25 ... His flesh shall be fresher (than Childhood) than a child's: he shall return to the days of his youth:
II Kings 5:14 ... & he was clean.
Luke 4:27 ... And many lepers were in Is'ra-el in the time of El-i-se'us the prophet: & none of them was cleansed, saving Na'a-man the Syrian.
Scripture reference used from The KJV Bible, SouthWestern Co., Nashville, TN
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Wednesday - Life in the New Heaven & New Earth - Isaiah 65:20-25 - 11/2/16
The prosperity & glory of Zion under the new dispensation.
Verse 20 ... There shall be more thence an infant of days, nor an old man that hath not filled his days: for the child shall die a hundred years old; ... but the sinner being a hundred years old shall be accursed.
Ecclesiastes 8:12 ... Though a sinner do evil a hundred times, & his days be prolonged, yet surely I know that it shall be well with them that fear God, which fear before him:
Isaiah 65:21 ... And ... they shall build houses, & inhabit them; & they shall plant vineyards, & eat the fruit of them.
Isaiah 62:8 ...The LORD hath sworn by his right hand, & by the arm of his strength, (If I give) Surely I will no more give thy corn to be meat for thine enemies; & the sons of the stranger shall not drink thy wine, for the which thou hast laboured:
Isaiah 65:22 ... They shall not build, & another inhabit; they shall not plant, & another eat: for as the days of a tree are the days of my people, & mine elect (shall make them continue long, or shall wear out) shall long enjoy the work of their hands.
Isaiah 65:23 ... They shall not labour in vain, ... nor bring forth for trouble;...
Deuteronomy 28:42 ... Thou shalt begat sons & daughters, but (they shall not be thine) thou shalt not enjoy them; for they shall go into captivity.
Isaiah 65:23 ... for ... they are the seed of the blessed of the LORD, their offspring with them.
Isaiah 61:9 ... And their seed shall be known among the Gen'tiles, & their offspring among the people: all that see them shall acknowledge them, that they are the seed which the LORD hath blessed.
Isaiah 65:24 ... And it shall come to pass, that ... before they call, I will answer; & while they are yet speaking, I will hear.
Psalm 32:5 ... I acknowledged my sin unto thee, & mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the LORD; & thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah.
Isaiah 65:25 ... The wolf & the lamb shall feed together, & the lion shall eat straw like the bullock: ...
Isaiah 11:6,7,9 ...The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, & the leopard shall lie down with the kid; the calf & the young lion & the fatling together; & a little child shall lead them.
And the cow & bear shall feed; their young ones shall lie down together: & the lion shall eat straw like the ox.
They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain: for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.
Isaiah 65:25 ...& dust shall be the serpent's meat. They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain, saith the LORD.
Genesis 3:14 ... And the LORD God saith unto the serpent, Because thou hast done this, thou art cursed above all cattle, & above every beast of the field; upon thy belly shalt thou go, & dust shall thou eat all the days of thy life:
Scripture reference used from The KJV Bible, The SouthWestern Co., Nashville, TN
Verse 20 ... There shall be more thence an infant of days, nor an old man that hath not filled his days: for the child shall die a hundred years old; ... but the sinner being a hundred years old shall be accursed.
Ecclesiastes 8:12 ... Though a sinner do evil a hundred times, & his days be prolonged, yet surely I know that it shall be well with them that fear God, which fear before him:
Isaiah 65:21 ... And ... they shall build houses, & inhabit them; & they shall plant vineyards, & eat the fruit of them.
Isaiah 62:8 ...The LORD hath sworn by his right hand, & by the arm of his strength, (If I give) Surely I will no more give thy corn to be meat for thine enemies; & the sons of the stranger shall not drink thy wine, for the which thou hast laboured:
Isaiah 65:22 ... They shall not build, & another inhabit; they shall not plant, & another eat: for as the days of a tree are the days of my people, & mine elect (shall make them continue long, or shall wear out) shall long enjoy the work of their hands.
Isaiah 65:23 ... They shall not labour in vain, ... nor bring forth for trouble;...
Deuteronomy 28:42 ... Thou shalt begat sons & daughters, but (they shall not be thine) thou shalt not enjoy them; for they shall go into captivity.
Isaiah 65:23 ... for ... they are the seed of the blessed of the LORD, their offspring with them.
Isaiah 61:9 ... And their seed shall be known among the Gen'tiles, & their offspring among the people: all that see them shall acknowledge them, that they are the seed which the LORD hath blessed.
Isaiah 65:24 ... And it shall come to pass, that ... before they call, I will answer; & while they are yet speaking, I will hear.
Psalm 32:5 ... I acknowledged my sin unto thee, & mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the LORD; & thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah.
Isaiah 65:25 ... The wolf & the lamb shall feed together, & the lion shall eat straw like the bullock: ...
Isaiah 11:6,7,9 ...The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, & the leopard shall lie down with the kid; the calf & the young lion & the fatling together; & a little child shall lead them.
And the cow & bear shall feed; their young ones shall lie down together: & the lion shall eat straw like the ox.
They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain: for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.
Isaiah 65:25 ...& dust shall be the serpent's meat. They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain, saith the LORD.
Genesis 3:14 ... And the LORD God saith unto the serpent, Because thou hast done this, thou art cursed above all cattle, & above every beast of the field; upon thy belly shalt thou go, & dust shall thou eat all the days of thy life:
Scripture reference used from The KJV Bible, The SouthWestern Co., Nashville, TN
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Tuesday - Who May Live With God - PSalm 15 - 11/1/16
The psalmist describeth a citizen of Zion. A Psalm of David.
Verse 1 ... LORD, ... who shall ...
Psalm 24:5 .. He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, & righteousness from the God of his salvation.
Psalm 15:1 ... (sojourn) abide in thy tabernacle? Who shall dwell in ... they holy hill?
Psalm 2:6 ... Yet have I (anointed) my king (upon Zion the hill of holiness) upon my holy hill of Zion.
Psalm 15:2 ... He that walketh uprightly, & worketh righteousness, &
Isaiah 33:15 ... He that walketh (righteousnesses) righteously, & speaketh (uprightnesses) uprightly; he that despiseth the gain of (deceit) oppressions, that shaketh his hands from holding of bribes, that stoppeth his ears from hearing of (bloods) blood, & shutteth his eyes from seeing evil;
Psalm 15:2 ... speaketh the truth in his heart.
Ephesians 15:2 ... Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbor: for we are members one of another.
Psalm 15:3 ... He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doth evil to his neighbor, ...
Leviticus 19:16 ... Thou shalt not go up & down as a talebearer among thy people; neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbor: I am the LORD.
Psalm 15:3 ... nor (receiveth or endureth) taketh up a reproach against his neighbor.
Psalm 15:4 ... In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the LORD. He that ...
Esther 8:2 ... And the king took off his ring, which he had taken from Ha'man, & gave it to Mor'de-cai. And Es'ther set Mor'de-cai over the house of Ha'man.
Psalm 15:4 ... sweareth to his own hurt, & changeth not.
Judges 11:35 ... And it came to pass, when he saw her, that he rent his clothes, & said, Alas, my daughter! thou hast brought ne very low, & thou art one of them that trouble me: for I have opened my mouth unto the LORD, & I can not go back.
Psalm 15:5 ... He that putteth not out of his money to usury ...
Deuteronomy 23:19 ... Thou shalt not lend upon usury to thy brother; usury of money, usury of victuals, usury any thing that is lent upon usury.
Psalm 15:5 ... nor taketh reward against the innonemce. He that doeth these things ... shall never be moved.
Psalm 16:8 ... I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
Scripture reference used from The KJV Bible, The SouthWestern Co., Nashville, TN
Verse 1 ... LORD, ... who shall ...
Psalm 24:5 .. He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, & righteousness from the God of his salvation.
Psalm 15:1 ... (sojourn) abide in thy tabernacle? Who shall dwell in ... they holy hill?
Psalm 2:6 ... Yet have I (anointed) my king (upon Zion the hill of holiness) upon my holy hill of Zion.
Psalm 15:2 ... He that walketh uprightly, & worketh righteousness, &
Isaiah 33:15 ... He that walketh (righteousnesses) righteously, & speaketh (uprightnesses) uprightly; he that despiseth the gain of (deceit) oppressions, that shaketh his hands from holding of bribes, that stoppeth his ears from hearing of (bloods) blood, & shutteth his eyes from seeing evil;
Psalm 15:2 ... speaketh the truth in his heart.
Ephesians 15:2 ... Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbor: for we are members one of another.
Psalm 15:3 ... He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doth evil to his neighbor, ...
Leviticus 19:16 ... Thou shalt not go up & down as a talebearer among thy people; neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbor: I am the LORD.
Psalm 15:3 ... nor (receiveth or endureth) taketh up a reproach against his neighbor.
Psalm 15:4 ... In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the LORD. He that ...
Esther 8:2 ... And the king took off his ring, which he had taken from Ha'man, & gave it to Mor'de-cai. And Es'ther set Mor'de-cai over the house of Ha'man.
Psalm 15:4 ... sweareth to his own hurt, & changeth not.
Judges 11:35 ... And it came to pass, when he saw her, that he rent his clothes, & said, Alas, my daughter! thou hast brought ne very low, & thou art one of them that trouble me: for I have opened my mouth unto the LORD, & I can not go back.
Psalm 15:5 ... He that putteth not out of his money to usury ...
Deuteronomy 23:19 ... Thou shalt not lend upon usury to thy brother; usury of money, usury of victuals, usury any thing that is lent upon usury.
Psalm 15:5 ... nor taketh reward against the innonemce. He that doeth these things ... shall never be moved.
Psalm 16:8 ... I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
Scripture reference used from The KJV Bible, The SouthWestern Co., Nashville, TN
Monday - God Will Dwell With Them - Exodus 29:42-46 - 10/31/16
The continual burnt offering. God's promise to dwell among the children of Israel.
Verse 42 ...This shall be ... continual burnt offering throughout your generations at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the LORD, ...
Verse 38 ... Now this is that which thou shalt offer upon the altar; two lambs of the first year day by day continually.
Verse 42 ... where I will meet you, to speak there unto thee.
Exodus 25:22 ... And there I will meet with thee, & I will commune with thee from above the mercy seat, from between the two cherubim which are upon the ark of the testimony, of all things which I will give thee in commandment unto the children of Is'ra-el.
Exodus 29:43 ... And there I will meet with the children of Is'ra-el, & the tabernacle... shall be sanctified by my glory.
Exodus 40:43 ... Then a cloud covered the tent of the congregation, & the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.
Exodus 29:44 ... And I will sanctify the tabernacle of the congregation, & the altar: I will ... sanctify also both Aa'ron & his sons, to minister to me in the priest's office.
Leviticus 21:15 ... Neither shall he profane his seed among his people: For I the LORD sanctify him.
Exodus 29:45 ... And ... I will dwell among the children of Is'ra-el, & will be their God.
Exodus 25:8 ... And let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them.
Exodus 29:46 ... And they shall know that ... I am the LORD their God, that brought them forth out of the land of E'gypt, that I may dwell among them: I am the LORD their God.
Exodus 20:2 ... I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of E'gypt, out of the house of (servants) bondage.
Scripture reference used from The KJV Bible, SouthWestern Co., Nashville, TN
Verse 42 ...This shall be ... continual burnt offering throughout your generations at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the LORD, ...
Verse 38 ... Now this is that which thou shalt offer upon the altar; two lambs of the first year day by day continually.
Verse 42 ... where I will meet you, to speak there unto thee.
Exodus 25:22 ... And there I will meet with thee, & I will commune with thee from above the mercy seat, from between the two cherubim which are upon the ark of the testimony, of all things which I will give thee in commandment unto the children of Is'ra-el.
Exodus 29:43 ... And there I will meet with the children of Is'ra-el, & the tabernacle... shall be sanctified by my glory.
Exodus 40:43 ... Then a cloud covered the tent of the congregation, & the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.
Exodus 29:44 ... And I will sanctify the tabernacle of the congregation, & the altar: I will ... sanctify also both Aa'ron & his sons, to minister to me in the priest's office.
Leviticus 21:15 ... Neither shall he profane his seed among his people: For I the LORD sanctify him.
Exodus 29:45 ... And ... I will dwell among the children of Is'ra-el, & will be their God.
Exodus 25:8 ... And let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them.
Exodus 29:46 ... And they shall know that ... I am the LORD their God, that brought them forth out of the land of E'gypt, that I may dwell among them: I am the LORD their God.
Exodus 20:2 ... I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of E'gypt, out of the house of (servants) bondage.
Scripture reference used from The KJV Bible, SouthWestern Co., Nashville, TN
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Wednesday - By His Bruises We Are Healed - Isaiah 53:1-6 -10/26/16
The Messiah despised & rejected. His sufferings in our behalf.
Isaiah 53:1 ... Who hath believed our ...
John 12:38 ... That the saying of E-sa'ias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, LORD, who hath believed our report? & to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?
Isaiah 53:1 ... report? & to whom ... doctrine
Isaiah 53:1 ... is the arm of the LORD revealed?
Isaiah 51:9 ... Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the LORD; awake, as in the ancient days, in the generations of old. Art thou not it that hath cut Ra'hab, & wounded the dragon?
Isaiah 53:2 ... For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, & as a root out of a dry ground ...
Isaiah 11:1 ... And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jes'se, & a Branch shall grow out of his roots:
Isaiah 53:2 ... he hath no form nor comeliness; & when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him.
was ra
Isaiah 53:3 ... He is despised & rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and ...
Psalm 22:6 ... But I am a worm, & no man; a reproach of men, & despised of the people.
Isaiah 53:3 ... acquainted with grief: and ...
Hebrews 4:15 ... For we have not a high priest which can not be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
Isaiah 53:3 ... as a hiding of faces from him, or, from us.. we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, & ... we esteemed him not
John 1:10,11 ...He was in the world, & the world knew him not.
He came unto his own, & his own received him not.
Isaiah 53:4 ... (As a hiding of faces from him, or, from us) Surely ...he hath borne our griefs, & carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, & afflicted.
Matthew 8:17 ... That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by E-sa'ias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, & bare our sickness.
Isaiah 53:5 ... But he was (tormented) wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; with his...
Romans 4:25 ... Who was delivered for our offences, & was raised again for our justification.
Isaiah 53:5 ... stripes (bruise) we are healed.
I Peter 2:24 ... Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.
Isaiah 53:6 ... All we like sheep, have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; & the LORD ...
Psalm 119:176 ... I have gone astray like a lost sheep: seek they servant; for I do not forget thy commandments.
Isaiah 53:6 ... hath laid on him the iniquity of us all (hath made the iniquities of us all to meet on him).
Scripture reference used from the KJV Bible, The SouthWestern Co., Nashville, TN
Isaiah 53:1 ... Who hath believed our ...
John 12:38 ... That the saying of E-sa'ias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, LORD, who hath believed our report? & to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?
Isaiah 53:1 ... report? & to whom ... doctrine
Isaiah 53:1 ... is the arm of the LORD revealed?
Isaiah 51:9 ... Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the LORD; awake, as in the ancient days, in the generations of old. Art thou not it that hath cut Ra'hab, & wounded the dragon?
Isaiah 53:2 ... For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, & as a root out of a dry ground ...
Isaiah 11:1 ... And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jes'se, & a Branch shall grow out of his roots:
Isaiah 53:2 ... he hath no form nor comeliness; & when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him.
was ra
Isaiah 53:3 ... He is despised & rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and ...
Psalm 22:6 ... But I am a worm, & no man; a reproach of men, & despised of the people.
Isaiah 53:3 ... acquainted with grief: and ...
Hebrews 4:15 ... For we have not a high priest which can not be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
Isaiah 53:3 ... as a hiding of faces from him, or, from us.. we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, & ... we esteemed him not
John 1:10,11 ...He was in the world, & the world knew him not.
He came unto his own, & his own received him not.
Isaiah 53:4 ... (As a hiding of faces from him, or, from us) Surely ...he hath borne our griefs, & carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, & afflicted.
Matthew 8:17 ... That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by E-sa'ias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, & bare our sickness.
Isaiah 53:5 ... But he was (tormented) wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; with his...
Romans 4:25 ... Who was delivered for our offences, & was raised again for our justification.
Isaiah 53:5 ... stripes (bruise) we are healed.
I Peter 2:24 ... Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.
Isaiah 53:6 ... All we like sheep, have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; & the LORD ...
Psalm 119:176 ... I have gone astray like a lost sheep: seek they servant; for I do not forget thy commandments.
Isaiah 53:6 ... hath laid on him the iniquity of us all (hath made the iniquities of us all to meet on him).
Scripture reference used from the KJV Bible, The SouthWestern Co., Nashville, TN
Tuesday - Cry for Help Answered - Psalm 22:1-5 - 10/25/16
The psalmist's complaint in distress, & prayer for help.
Psalm 22:1 ...My God,
Matthew 27:46 ... And about the 9th hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying E'li, E'li, la'ma sa-bach-tha-ni? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
Psalm 22:1 ... my God, shy hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, & from the words of my roaring?
Hebrews 5:7 ... Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers & supplications with strong crying & tears unto him that was able to save him from death, & was heard in that he feared;
Psalm 22:2 ... O my God, I cry in the daytime, but thou hearest not: and in the night season, & am not silent (no silence to me).
Psalm 22:3 ... But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Is'ra-el.
Deuteronomy 10:21 ... He is they praise, & he is thy God, that hath done for thee these great & terrible things, which thine eyes have seen.
Psalm 22:4 ... Our fathers trusted in thee:they trusted, & thou didst deliver them
Psalm 22:5 ... They cried unto thee, & were delivered: they trusted in thee, & were not confounded.
Psalm 25:2,3 ... O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me,
Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without cause.
Scripture reference used from the KJV Bible, The SouthWestern Co., Nashville, TN
Psalm 22:1 ...My God,
Matthew 27:46 ... And about the 9th hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying E'li, E'li, la'ma sa-bach-tha-ni? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
Psalm 22:1 ... my God, shy hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, & from the words of my roaring?
Hebrews 5:7 ... Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers & supplications with strong crying & tears unto him that was able to save him from death, & was heard in that he feared;
Psalm 22:2 ... O my God, I cry in the daytime, but thou hearest not: and in the night season, & am not silent (no silence to me).
Psalm 22:3 ... But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Is'ra-el.
Deuteronomy 10:21 ... He is they praise, & he is thy God, that hath done for thee these great & terrible things, which thine eyes have seen.
Psalm 22:4 ... Our fathers trusted in thee:they trusted, & thou didst deliver them
Psalm 22:5 ... They cried unto thee, & were delivered: they trusted in thee, & were not confounded.
Psalm 25:2,3 ... O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me,
Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without cause.
Scripture reference used from the KJV Bible, The SouthWestern Co., Nashville, TN
Monday - I Know Their Suffering - 10/24/16 .. Exodus 3:7-10
God Sent Moses to deliver Israel
Exodus 3:7 ... And the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which are in E'gypt, & have heard their cry ...
Exodus 2:23 ... And it came to pass in process of time, that the king of E'gypt died: & the children of Is'ra-el sighed by reason of the bondage, & they cried, & their cry came up unto God by reason of the bondage.
Exodus 2:24 ... And God heard their groaning, & God remembered his covenant with A'bra-ham, with I'ssac, and with Ja'cob.
Exodus 3:7 ... by reason of their taskmasters; for
Exodus 1:11 ... Therefore they did set over them taskmasters to afflict them with their burdens. And they built for Pha'roh treasure cities, Pi'thoin & Ra-am'ses.
Exodus 3:7 ... I know their sorrows;
Exodus 2:25 ... And God looked upon the children of Is'ra-el, & God (knew)had respect for them.
Exodus 3:8 ... And I am come down to
Genesis 11:5, 7, 18, 21 ... And The LORD came down to see the city & the tower, which the children of men builded.
Go to, let us go down, & there confound their language, that they may not understand one another's speech.
And Pe'leg lived 30 years, and begat Re'u.
And Re'u lived after he begat Se'rug 207 years, & begat sons & daughters.
Exodus 3:8 ... deliver them out of the hand of the E-gyp'tians, & to bring them up of that land
Exodus 6:6,8 ... Wherefore say unto the children of Is'ra-el, I am the LORD, & I will bring you out from under the burdens of the E-gyp'tians, & I will rid you of their bondage, & I will redeem you with a stretched out arm, & with great judgments:
And I will take you to me for a people, & I will be to you a God: & ye shall know that I am the LORD your God, which bringeth you out from under the burdens of tthe E-gyp'tians.
Exodus 3:8 ... unto a good land & a large, unto a land
Deuteronomy 1:25 ... And they took of the fruit of the land in their hands, & brought unto word again, & said, It is a good land which the LORD our God doth give us.
Exodus 3:8 ... flowing with milk & honey; unto the place of
Exodus 3:17 ... And I haave said, I will bring you up out of the affliction of E'gypt unto the land of the Ca'naan-ites, & the Hit'tites, & the Am'o-rites, & the Hi'vites, & the Jeb'u-sites, unto a land flowing with milk & honey.
Exodus 3:8 ... the Ca'naan-ites, & the Hit'tites, & the Am'o-rites, & the Per'iz-zites, & the Hi'vites, & the Jeb'u-sites.
Genesis 15:18 ... In that same day the LORD made a covenant with A'bram, saying, Unto thy seed have I given this land, from the river of E'gypt unto the great river, the river Eu-phra'tes;
Exodus 3:9 ... Now therefore, behold, the cry of the children of Israel is come unto me: & I have seen the oppression wherewith the E-gyp'tians oppress them.
Exodus 1: 11,13,14,22 ... Therefore they did set over them taskmasters to afflict them with their burdens. And they built for Pha'roh treasure cities, Pi'thom & Ra-am'ses.
And the E-gyp'tians made the children of Is'ra-el to serve with rigour:
And they made their lives bitter with hard bondage, in mortar, & in brick, & in all manner of service in the field: all their service, wherein they made them serve, was with rigour.
And Pha'raoh charged all his people, saying, Every son that is born ye shall cast into the river, & every daughter ye shall save alive.
Exodus 3:10 ... Come now therefore, and I will send thee unto Pha'roh, that thou mayest bring my people the children of Is'ra-el out of E'gypt.
Psalm 105:26 ... He sent Mo'ses his servant; & Aa'ron whom he had chosen.
Scripture reference used from the KJV Bible, The SouthWestern Co., Nashville, TN
Exodus 3:7 ... And the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which are in E'gypt, & have heard their cry ...
Exodus 2:23 ... And it came to pass in process of time, that the king of E'gypt died: & the children of Is'ra-el sighed by reason of the bondage, & they cried, & their cry came up unto God by reason of the bondage.
Exodus 2:24 ... And God heard their groaning, & God remembered his covenant with A'bra-ham, with I'ssac, and with Ja'cob.
Exodus 3:7 ... by reason of their taskmasters; for
Exodus 1:11 ... Therefore they did set over them taskmasters to afflict them with their burdens. And they built for Pha'roh treasure cities, Pi'thoin & Ra-am'ses.
Exodus 3:7 ... I know their sorrows;
Exodus 2:25 ... And God looked upon the children of Is'ra-el, & God (knew)had respect for them.
Exodus 3:8 ... And I am come down to
Genesis 11:5, 7, 18, 21 ... And The LORD came down to see the city & the tower, which the children of men builded.
Go to, let us go down, & there confound their language, that they may not understand one another's speech.
And Pe'leg lived 30 years, and begat Re'u.
And Re'u lived after he begat Se'rug 207 years, & begat sons & daughters.
Exodus 3:8 ... deliver them out of the hand of the E-gyp'tians, & to bring them up of that land
Exodus 6:6,8 ... Wherefore say unto the children of Is'ra-el, I am the LORD, & I will bring you out from under the burdens of the E-gyp'tians, & I will rid you of their bondage, & I will redeem you with a stretched out arm, & with great judgments:
And I will take you to me for a people, & I will be to you a God: & ye shall know that I am the LORD your God, which bringeth you out from under the burdens of tthe E-gyp'tians.
Exodus 3:8 ... unto a good land & a large, unto a land
Deuteronomy 1:25 ... And they took of the fruit of the land in their hands, & brought unto word again, & said, It is a good land which the LORD our God doth give us.
Exodus 3:8 ... flowing with milk & honey; unto the place of
Exodus 3:17 ... And I haave said, I will bring you up out of the affliction of E'gypt unto the land of the Ca'naan-ites, & the Hit'tites, & the Am'o-rites, & the Hi'vites, & the Jeb'u-sites, unto a land flowing with milk & honey.
Exodus 3:8 ... the Ca'naan-ites, & the Hit'tites, & the Am'o-rites, & the Per'iz-zites, & the Hi'vites, & the Jeb'u-sites.
Genesis 15:18 ... In that same day the LORD made a covenant with A'bram, saying, Unto thy seed have I given this land, from the river of E'gypt unto the great river, the river Eu-phra'tes;
Exodus 3:9 ... Now therefore, behold, the cry of the children of Israel is come unto me: & I have seen the oppression wherewith the E-gyp'tians oppress them.
Exodus 1: 11,13,14,22 ... Therefore they did set over them taskmasters to afflict them with their burdens. And they built for Pha'roh treasure cities, Pi'thom & Ra-am'ses.
And the E-gyp'tians made the children of Is'ra-el to serve with rigour:
And they made their lives bitter with hard bondage, in mortar, & in brick, & in all manner of service in the field: all their service, wherein they made them serve, was with rigour.
And Pha'raoh charged all his people, saying, Every son that is born ye shall cast into the river, & every daughter ye shall save alive.
Exodus 3:10 ... Come now therefore, and I will send thee unto Pha'roh, that thou mayest bring my people the children of Is'ra-el out of E'gypt.
Psalm 105:26 ... He sent Mo'ses his servant; & Aa'ron whom he had chosen.
Scripture reference used from the KJV Bible, The SouthWestern Co., Nashville, TN
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Judging Me
“Seeking justice for those who cannot fight for themselves is a pursuit that deeply binds me. My honor to this commitment has allowed me to rise above a set of ongoing horrific and absurd circumstances.”
--From the book “Judging Me”
By Mary Elizabeth Bullock
“Judging Me” by Mary Elizabeth Bullock is actually three books in one. First, it covers--in detail--the abuse suffered by the author during her childhood and formative years. Second, it covers her as she grows up and makes her way through the maze of being a ‘survivor’, as she makes her way towards adulthood, eventually entering the field of law. She rises in the ranks of the legal profession--but hides a sinister ‘payback’ side which manages to surface. Lastly, the work features a very frank discussion of the field of law from an insider’s view as a law school student, lawyer, teacher of law, and finally--a judge.
The book has been out for a little while, as it is listed on Amazon.com. This is NOT going to be a book that one will ‘breeze through’ in a weekend, nor does it have a ‘happily every after’ ending. However, IF you are looking for a work that speaks specifically on the issues and sub-issues which surround childhood sexual abuse, Bullock delivers. Those who deal with victims of such abuse in the counseling center or the jailhouse should view this book as required reading, whether dealing with female OR male victims.
“Judging Me” is a self-published memoir (2013, 162 pages, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform), composed of 27 short chapters. Bullock, who has retired from the bench, writes honestly from--and for--the heart. Yes, the book does discuss spirituality and religion--and its impact upon the issues which she raises. However, it does NOT examine the freeing relationship of Jesus Christ which has appeared in the testimonies and memoirs of some of the other authors in this genre. At the end of the day though, the real blessing of the book comes from the fact that the author is on the front lines fighting for others. This is a credit to her legal training, and her dedication to helping others who may not have a champion for themselves.
“Judging Me” can be found on line, or contact may be made with the author at honorablejudgebullock@gmail.com.
Mike Ramey is a Minister, Reviewer and Syndicated Columnist who lives in Indianapolis, Indiana. On Line Reviews brings current and lesser-known titles to public light in the quest to re-kindle a love for reading in a sea of modern technology.
***********************
Lift up Christ and lay the sinner low. --C. H. Spurgeon
Robert Rosenthall and Africa
https://plus.google.com/117832574939433258919/posts ... Robert Rosenthall and Africa
Thursday, March 10, 2016
Destinations: Hope ..A Guide Through Life's Unexpected Journeys
Book Review Summary . Book Review Preview . Shellie Nichol . Pain . Hope . Radio Broadcaster . Radio Trip . Rest Stops . Detour . God's Journey . Inspiration
Beep ... Beep ... Beep
The hospital monitor beeps loud and constant with Shellie's beautiful son's heart attached at the other end. The beep stops. An alarm sounds. Kody is not breathing. The nurses rush in and yell for her son to breathe.
Shellie shares the most difficult parts of her life in her book. She also suffered from being physically and mentally abused as a child, molested, bullied, going through two divorces, fighting cervical cancer, losing a child, suffering from an eating disorder, experiencing panic and anxiety, ADD, OCD, and a doctor pronouncing a death sentence on her first born.
This was the very second her life changed and led her to the edge of the exciting ride down ... when her life would suddenly become a miraculous story.
"In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps." 'Proverbs 16:9'
Shellie is glad for those who have decided to come on this journey with her. Shellie never gives up.
She wants to make sure we have everything we need. Grab a suitcase to all out travel essentials.
Tissue (for the tears that will sneak up on you)
Disinfectant soap (to wash away the stubborn stains)
Underclothes
Umbrella (for the rain will surely run into)
Band-Aids (to protect your wounds, so they can heal}
Your Great Big Book of Hope (Your Bible)
Sunglasses (the sun is going shine and it will be brrr-ight - that's God's promise, and her's)
One Way - Preparation
"All journey's have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware."-_ Martin Buder
When we are children, our innocence allows us to pave the perfect road. We believe everything is perfect, that it will stay perfect, and nothing will get in our way.
There is no perfect road. God himself says: "For I know the plans I have for you; declares the Lord; plans to prosper you and not to to harm you, plan to give you a hope and a future"
So are you ready to jump in and discover God's plans?
Heather and her husband already had a son when they found out they were expecting twins. The names Rebekah and Rachel came to mind before she knew they would be girls.
Heather enjoyed dressing her girls up in the same outfits.
Then one fateful day, Heather discovered while changing her baby's diaper of her 18=month old baby something that did not appear right. Rebekah had to have a biospy which determined a rare form of cancer.
Rachel now 6, began to complain about back pain . Rachel began screaming in pain and asked to go to the doctor.
Rachel had leukemia, her bone marrow and spinal fluid.
Heather's mother lost all hope and died. She died of a broken heart,
Miraculously, despite the aggresive treatments, Rachel suffered no side effects at all: God had answers these prayers.
Are you ready to ask God to take over? Do you trust ?Him?
Breakdown Lane - Feel - Do
Choice
Think - Feel - Do
Most traveled is best of all in the anticipation or the remembering the reality by more to do with losing your luggage. _ Regina Nadelson
Shame
Thin - Feel - Do
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding: in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight" Proverbs 3:5-6
She became a Christian at the young age of 6. She fell in love with Jesus. She rode her bike to Church all alone.
Wrong Way
Control
Thin - Feel - Do
"Certainly. travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanence, in the ideas of living _
Mary Ritter Beard
Well, I know we may be weary and tired of driving, but we still have a long way to go before we can rest. She promise to speak only the truth, and the truth hurts sometime.
They were dealing with health issues about Kody = which were terminal.
Struggle
Think - Feel - Do
"I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us." Romans 8:18
I'm sure you're feeling like we need to rest a while longer before hitting the road again.
High Water
Grief
"Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffer harms." Proverbs 13:20
Are you feeling better about your struggles? Are you sensing the power of hope?
Travel Buddies
But Oh, thank God for the Travel Buddies - Those wonderful people placed in your path who stick like glue.
Perseverance
Think - Feel - Do
"Sometimes it takes a wrong turn to get you to the right place." _ Mandy Hall
Detour
Diversion
Think - Feel - Do
merry-go-round, you see a lot of the scene.
The author, Shellie Nichol hosted the radio show, 'Amazing Hope' on Salem Network's KFAX in San Francisco for over a year before launching her own channel on Live365.com. Amazing Hope Radio is one of the fastest-growing Christian radio stations on Live365.com currently ranking #7 in the Christian genre and #280 in all genres (out of 6,000 stations).
Beep ... Beep ... Beep
The hospital monitor beeps loud and constant with Shellie's beautiful son's heart attached at the other end. The beep stops. An alarm sounds. Kody is not breathing. The nurses rush in and yell for her son to breathe.
Shellie shares the most difficult parts of her life in her book. She also suffered from being physically and mentally abused as a child, molested, bullied, going through two divorces, fighting cervical cancer, losing a child, suffering from an eating disorder, experiencing panic and anxiety, ADD, OCD, and a doctor pronouncing a death sentence on her first born.
This was the very second her life changed and led her to the edge of the exciting ride down ... when her life would suddenly become a miraculous story.
"In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps." 'Proverbs 16:9'
Shellie is glad for those who have decided to come on this journey with her. Shellie never gives up.
She wants to make sure we have everything we need. Grab a suitcase to all out travel essentials.
Tissue (for the tears that will sneak up on you)
Disinfectant soap (to wash away the stubborn stains)
Underclothes
Umbrella (for the rain will surely run into)
Band-Aids (to protect your wounds, so they can heal}
Your Great Big Book of Hope (Your Bible)
Sunglasses (the sun is going shine and it will be brrr-ight - that's God's promise, and her's)
One Way - Preparation
"All journey's have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware."-_ Martin Buder
When we are children, our innocence allows us to pave the perfect road. We believe everything is perfect, that it will stay perfect, and nothing will get in our way.
There is no perfect road. God himself says: "For I know the plans I have for you; declares the Lord; plans to prosper you and not to to harm you, plan to give you a hope and a future"
So are you ready to jump in and discover God's plans?
Heather and her husband already had a son when they found out they were expecting twins. The names Rebekah and Rachel came to mind before she knew they would be girls.
Heather enjoyed dressing her girls up in the same outfits.
Then one fateful day, Heather discovered while changing her baby's diaper of her 18=month old baby something that did not appear right. Rebekah had to have a biospy which determined a rare form of cancer.
Rachel now 6, began to complain about back pain . Rachel began screaming in pain and asked to go to the doctor.
Rachel had leukemia, her bone marrow and spinal fluid.
Heather's mother lost all hope and died. She died of a broken heart,
Miraculously, despite the aggresive treatments, Rachel suffered no side effects at all: God had answers these prayers.
Are you ready to ask God to take over? Do you trust ?Him?
Breakdown Lane - Feel - Do
Choice
Think - Feel - Do
Most traveled is best of all in the anticipation or the remembering the reality by more to do with losing your luggage. _ Regina Nadelson
Shame
Thin - Feel - Do
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding: in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight" Proverbs 3:5-6
She became a Christian at the young age of 6. She fell in love with Jesus. She rode her bike to Church all alone.
Wrong Way
Control
Thin - Feel - Do
"Certainly. travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanence, in the ideas of living _
Mary Ritter Beard
Well, I know we may be weary and tired of driving, but we still have a long way to go before we can rest. She promise to speak only the truth, and the truth hurts sometime.
They were dealing with health issues about Kody = which were terminal.
Struggle
Think - Feel - Do
"I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us." Romans 8:18
I'm sure you're feeling like we need to rest a while longer before hitting the road again.
High Water
Grief
"Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffer harms." Proverbs 13:20
Are you feeling better about your struggles? Are you sensing the power of hope?
Travel Buddies
But Oh, thank God for the Travel Buddies - Those wonderful people placed in your path who stick like glue.
Perseverance
Think - Feel - Do
"Sometimes it takes a wrong turn to get you to the right place." _ Mandy Hall
Detour
Diversion
Think - Feel - Do
merry-go-round, you see a lot of the scene.
The author, Shellie Nichol hosted the radio show, 'Amazing Hope' on Salem Network's KFAX in San Francisco for over a year before launching her own channel on Live365.com. Amazing Hope Radio is one of the fastest-growing Christian radio stations on Live365.com currently ranking #7 in the Christian genre and #280 in all genres (out of 6,000 stations).
Friday, February 19, 2016
Family Shepherds
“The character of the Church and of the state depends on the character of the family. If religion dies out in the family, it cannot elsewhere be maintained.”
--From the book “Family Shepherds”
By Voddie Baucham, Jr.
Studies have recently surfaced about the rush of Millennial youth back to the church. One of the cornerstones of such research: Millennials are returning to church because they are hungry for the truth regarding God, Jesus Christ, church and…the family. Thus, in our ‘teched-out’ age, a return to tradition is being ushered in not based upon whim, but based upon actual need. One cannot learn how to lead a family for the glory of God, unless one understands that God has given men the duty and responsibility to create and lead godly homes, and raise up godly families.
Pastor and Author Voddie Baucham, Jr. has put together an inspirational work that clearly shows how men have been called by God to lead in the home--right from the Scriptures. His book “Family Shepherds: Calling And Equipping Men To Lead Their Homes” (2011, 190 Pages, Crossway) is an outgrowth of some monthly meetings he held with the men of his own church. Some of the talks he had with them centered upon the need for strengthening their own homes, with tools provided from the Word of God. In his bold view the church is the equipper of men to head their own families…NOT the usurper of that ‘head of household’ role from a godly man.
“Family Shepherds” is divided into five sections, with three chapters each. Among the sections you will find such headings as: “The Need To Equip Family Shepherds”, “The Training And Discipline Of Children”, and “Marriage Enrichment”. What makes the work truly useful is the section on single-headed homes/fatherless families…something which contains a lot of useful items that swim against the ‘social’ dictates of the modern era.
Godly men don’t just ‘happen’ to become spiritual leaders, leading husbands and loving fathers. It takes work, more work, and still more work, rooted in strong churches with courageous pastors who will train their men in how to get the job done. If you want a successful blueprint, this is the book for you--and your church.
Mike Ramey is a Minister, Reviewer and Syndicated Columnist who lives in Indianapolis, Indiana. On Line Reviews brings current and lesser-known titles to public light in the quest to re-kindle a love for reading in a sea of modern technology.
***********************
Lift up Christ and lay the sinner low. --C. H. Spurgeon
--From the book “Family Shepherds”
By Voddie Baucham, Jr.
Studies have recently surfaced about the rush of Millennial youth back to the church. One of the cornerstones of such research: Millennials are returning to church because they are hungry for the truth regarding God, Jesus Christ, church and…the family. Thus, in our ‘teched-out’ age, a return to tradition is being ushered in not based upon whim, but based upon actual need. One cannot learn how to lead a family for the glory of God, unless one understands that God has given men the duty and responsibility to create and lead godly homes, and raise up godly families.
Pastor and Author Voddie Baucham, Jr. has put together an inspirational work that clearly shows how men have been called by God to lead in the home--right from the Scriptures. His book “Family Shepherds: Calling And Equipping Men To Lead Their Homes” (2011, 190 Pages, Crossway) is an outgrowth of some monthly meetings he held with the men of his own church. Some of the talks he had with them centered upon the need for strengthening their own homes, with tools provided from the Word of God. In his bold view the church is the equipper of men to head their own families…NOT the usurper of that ‘head of household’ role from a godly man.
“Family Shepherds” is divided into five sections, with three chapters each. Among the sections you will find such headings as: “The Need To Equip Family Shepherds”, “The Training And Discipline Of Children”, and “Marriage Enrichment”. What makes the work truly useful is the section on single-headed homes/fatherless families…something which contains a lot of useful items that swim against the ‘social’ dictates of the modern era.
Godly men don’t just ‘happen’ to become spiritual leaders, leading husbands and loving fathers. It takes work, more work, and still more work, rooted in strong churches with courageous pastors who will train their men in how to get the job done. If you want a successful blueprint, this is the book for you--and your church.
Mike Ramey is a Minister, Reviewer and Syndicated Columnist who lives in Indianapolis, Indiana. On Line Reviews brings current and lesser-known titles to public light in the quest to re-kindle a love for reading in a sea of modern technology.
***********************
Lift up Christ and lay the sinner low. --C. H. Spurgeon
Friday, February 12, 2016
The Full Sufficiency of Christ .. Book Review
Book Review . Jesus . Eternal Life . Salvation . Christ . Death . Resurrection . Hell
For God so loved the world, that HE gave HIS only Son, that whosoever believes in HIM will; have eternal
life. (John 3:16)
The Bible teaches that people are sinners by nature and that we choose to sin, or do wrong. As Romans says, "...all, both Jews and Greeks, are under sin, as it is written>(None is righteous, no not one; no one understands; no one seeks for God.
Without God we are in bondage to sin, we are in chains.
Most of the world's religions, for except for Christianity, teach that a mixture of faith and works is needed to be made right with God.
Ephesians 2:8-9 declares, "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so no man can boast."
Salvation is a free gift from God. It cannot be obtained by good works, baptism, church membership, church attendance, witnessing to others, by knocking on doors, mission trips, or giving financially to a church.
The gospel message is that all people are sinners, and our sin separates us from a loving God, our Creator, who wants to have a relationship with everyone. This can't occur through our good works, bout only through in the death of Jesus Christ on the cross for our sins. and HIS bodily resurrection from the dead.
The book of Hebrews describes Christ death in the following ways: It saves believers completely(Hebrews 7:25), it gives believers eternal redemption (Hebrews 9:12), it makes believers holy (Hebrews 10:10), it makes us perfect forever (Hebrews 10:14), and where sins have been forgiven, there is no longer any sacrifice for sin (Hebrews 10:18).
The Bible says that "the wages of sins is death" (Romans 6:23) and that without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins" (Hebrews 9:22).
As the writer of Hebrews says, "for it IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE Blood of bulls and goats to take away sins" (Hebrews 10:4).
I Peter 2:24 says "HE himself bore our sins in HIS body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By HIS wounds you have been healed." And 1 Peter 3:18a says, "For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous that he might bring us to God.
John 1:1-3 states in the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. HE was in the beginning with God.
Not only did Jesus have to be 100% human, He had to be 100% totally and fully God.
The Bible says, "But God shows HIS love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
The Bible says that God is love. Love is many things, and one of these things in action.
Jesus resurrection showed that HE was truly sent from God, because only God has the power over sin and death.
"See my hands and my feet, that it is I myself. Touch me, and see. For a spirit does not have flesh and bones as you see that I have.
Then HE said to Thomas, "Put your finger here, and see my hands; put out your hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe. Thomas answered him, "My Lord and my God! (John 20:27-28).
God sent HIS Son
They call HIM Jesus
HE came to love, heal, and forgive
HE lived and died to buy my pardon
An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives
Because HE lives I can face tomorrow
And life i worth living just because HE lives
Jesus, in the Garden of Gethsemane, prayed, "My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, your will be done" (Matthew 26:42).
If there was another way, then Christ would not needed to die.
God didn't create people with the intention that any would go to Hell. But God gave them free will, with which they can choose to be with HIM or reject HIM.
Jude 1:7 reads, "Sodom and Gomorrah and the surrounding cities, which likewise indulged in sexual immorality and pursued unnatural desire, serve as an example by undergoing a punishment of eternal fire.
Rahah the prostitute was justified in the eyes of the messengers she saved. Before this, she already had faith in the true God; now she was acting out of faith. First, she believed in God, because of that faith she acted.
The Book of James is saying that when one is saved by faith (belief) alone in the life, death, and bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ, he is saved by a faith that will produce good deeds and changes in the person's life.
Christopher Hearn sent me a copy of his book to review. The author has served as a missionary to Russia with (OM) Operation Mobilization and currently is the Pastor of the First Baptist Church of New Sweden, Maine. He has a MDIV from Bethel Theological Seminary San Diego.
For God so loved the world, that HE gave HIS only Son, that whosoever believes in HIM will; have eternal
life. (John 3:16)
The Bible teaches that people are sinners by nature and that we choose to sin, or do wrong. As Romans says, "...all, both Jews and Greeks, are under sin, as it is written>(None is righteous, no not one; no one understands; no one seeks for God.
Without God we are in bondage to sin, we are in chains.
Most of the world's religions, for except for Christianity, teach that a mixture of faith and works is needed to be made right with God.
Ephesians 2:8-9 declares, "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so no man can boast."
Salvation is a free gift from God. It cannot be obtained by good works, baptism, church membership, church attendance, witnessing to others, by knocking on doors, mission trips, or giving financially to a church.
The gospel message is that all people are sinners, and our sin separates us from a loving God, our Creator, who wants to have a relationship with everyone. This can't occur through our good works, bout only through in the death of Jesus Christ on the cross for our sins. and HIS bodily resurrection from the dead.
The book of Hebrews describes Christ death in the following ways: It saves believers completely(Hebrews 7:25), it gives believers eternal redemption (Hebrews 9:12), it makes believers holy (Hebrews 10:10), it makes us perfect forever (Hebrews 10:14), and where sins have been forgiven, there is no longer any sacrifice for sin (Hebrews 10:18).
The Bible says that "the wages of sins is death" (Romans 6:23) and that without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins" (Hebrews 9:22).
As the writer of Hebrews says, "for it IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE Blood of bulls and goats to take away sins" (Hebrews 10:4).
I Peter 2:24 says "HE himself bore our sins in HIS body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By HIS wounds you have been healed." And 1 Peter 3:18a says, "For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous that he might bring us to God.
John 1:1-3 states in the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. HE was in the beginning with God.
Not only did Jesus have to be 100% human, He had to be 100% totally and fully God.
The Bible says, "But God shows HIS love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
The Bible says that God is love. Love is many things, and one of these things in action.
Jesus resurrection showed that HE was truly sent from God, because only God has the power over sin and death.
"See my hands and my feet, that it is I myself. Touch me, and see. For a spirit does not have flesh and bones as you see that I have.
Then HE said to Thomas, "Put your finger here, and see my hands; put out your hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe. Thomas answered him, "My Lord and my God! (John 20:27-28).
God sent HIS Son
They call HIM Jesus
HE came to love, heal, and forgive
HE lived and died to buy my pardon
An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives
Because HE lives I can face tomorrow
And life i worth living just because HE lives
Jesus, in the Garden of Gethsemane, prayed, "My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, your will be done" (Matthew 26:42).
If there was another way, then Christ would not needed to die.
God didn't create people with the intention that any would go to Hell. But God gave them free will, with which they can choose to be with HIM or reject HIM.
Jude 1:7 reads, "Sodom and Gomorrah and the surrounding cities, which likewise indulged in sexual immorality and pursued unnatural desire, serve as an example by undergoing a punishment of eternal fire.
Rahah the prostitute was justified in the eyes of the messengers she saved. Before this, she already had faith in the true God; now she was acting out of faith. First, she believed in God, because of that faith she acted.
The Book of James is saying that when one is saved by faith (belief) alone in the life, death, and bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ, he is saved by a faith that will produce good deeds and changes in the person's life.
Christopher Hearn sent me a copy of his book to review. The author has served as a missionary to Russia with (OM) Operation Mobilization and currently is the Pastor of the First Baptist Church of New Sweden, Maine. He has a MDIV from Bethel Theological Seminary San Diego.
Friday, January 22, 2016
4 Weddings & a Funeral .... Saving the best for Last .. 1/24/16
Sunday School Summary . Psalm 77:11 . Tehillim 11 . Acts 2 . John 9 . Matthew 15 . Matthew 5 . Luke 4 . John 2. Miracles . Health . Gift . Wedding in Cana .
Monday - January 18, 2016 - The Mighty Deeds of God - Psalm/Tehillim 77:11-15
The victory which the psalmist had - The psalmist calls to mine all God's great deeds on behalf of his people. To encourage the psalmist he recalls God's mighty work in the past.
Tuesday - January 19, 2016 - The Resurrected Messiah - Acts 2:22-28
Peter's sermon - The sermon evokes immediate response. Definite plan; God raised Jesus up -- Peter's sermon at Pentecost.
Wednesday - January 20, 2016 - The Gift of Sight - John 9:1-11
The man that was born blind restoreth to sight - Jesus spit on the ground and told the man to go wash in the pool of Siloam. Jesus is the light of the world. The blind man is not suffering because of his parents nor his sins. There are times when God allows suffering for a purpose. And he brings good out of it, for the individual himself. The man that was born blind restoreth to sight. Spit was considered to have medicine value. 'sent' a symbol of Jesus 'sent' from God to give light. Healing of the man born blind.
Thursday - January 21, 2016 - The Gift of Health -Matthew 15: 29-38
Jesus healed the daughter of the woman of Canaan, and other great multitudes, and with 7 loaves & a few little fishes feedeth 4,000 men, beside women and children. The Canaanite woman; further healings; 4,000 fed. The woman though a Gentile, speaks to Jesus as the Jewish Messiah. Healings. Canaan territory between the Mediterrean Sea and the Jordan River reaching from the brook of Egypt to the area around in Syria or to the Euphrates. Canaan means different things at different times.
Friday - January 22, 2016 - The Clean Gift - Matthew 5: 22 - 26
Sin begins in the mind & the will. That is where it must be rooted out. Fool should be apostate - meaning that any man who calls another an outcast of God is in danger of being cast out himself. Sacrifice offered by an individual was of no value if he had not put right an offence committed against a fellowman. True understanding of the Law. Jesus taught God's way to Live.
Saturday - January 23, 2016 - The Healing Mission of Jesus - Luke 4: 16-24
The people of Nazareth admire Jesus gracious words. Teaching & Healing in Galilee. Jesus' custom was not merely to worship in the synagogue but to present HIS message there. The book was a scroll, which Jesus unrolled. The popular reaction became increasingly hostile as the magnitude of Jesus' message sank home.
According to the Old Testament, foreigners sometimes knew God's help when Israel did not. Anyone might be invited to take part in the service of prayers, readings and sermon. The leader stood to pray and read from the scrolls, sat down to teach. Jesus Accepted Messianic Mission & Faced Rejection.
Sunday - January 24, 2016 - A Wedding in Cana - John 2: 1-12
Christ turneth water into wine; departed into Capernaum, and to Jerusalem. Jesus' first miracle has a homely setting. The wedding festivites lasted several days, & when the wine ran out the bridegroom must have embarrassed.
First of seven signs selected by John. All have a purpose they actively support the claims Jesus made, & are intended to lead to faith. Here the new wine of the Gospel is contrasted with the water of the old faith. Jesus had come to bring something really new. Cana: Nathanael's home town; a few miles north-east of Nazareth. Woman: a term of solemn & respectful address; The hour of Jesus' self-disclosure was determined by God, not by Mary's desires. His final manifestation was at the cross. Rites of purification were ceremonial, not hygienic. Jesus' miracles were not wonders to astound, but signs pointing to HIS glory (God's presence in HIM).
Jesus Ministry in the "Cana Cycle" - Jesus first sign at the Wedding in Cana.
Matthew 5:12-16 - Devotional Reading 'declaring who are blessed, who are the salt of the earth, the light of the world, the city on an hill, the candle. Where tree happiness lies. The witness of the disciples. Jesus taught God's Way to Live.
Monday - January 18, 2016 - The Mighty Deeds of God - Psalm/Tehillim 77:11-15
The victory which the psalmist had - The psalmist calls to mine all God's great deeds on behalf of his people. To encourage the psalmist he recalls God's mighty work in the past.
Tuesday - January 19, 2016 - The Resurrected Messiah - Acts 2:22-28
Peter's sermon - The sermon evokes immediate response. Definite plan; God raised Jesus up -- Peter's sermon at Pentecost.
Wednesday - January 20, 2016 - The Gift of Sight - John 9:1-11
The man that was born blind restoreth to sight - Jesus spit on the ground and told the man to go wash in the pool of Siloam. Jesus is the light of the world. The blind man is not suffering because of his parents nor his sins. There are times when God allows suffering for a purpose. And he brings good out of it, for the individual himself. The man that was born blind restoreth to sight. Spit was considered to have medicine value. 'sent' a symbol of Jesus 'sent' from God to give light. Healing of the man born blind.
Thursday - January 21, 2016 - The Gift of Health -Matthew 15: 29-38
Jesus healed the daughter of the woman of Canaan, and other great multitudes, and with 7 loaves & a few little fishes feedeth 4,000 men, beside women and children. The Canaanite woman; further healings; 4,000 fed. The woman though a Gentile, speaks to Jesus as the Jewish Messiah. Healings. Canaan territory between the Mediterrean Sea and the Jordan River reaching from the brook of Egypt to the area around in Syria or to the Euphrates. Canaan means different things at different times.
Friday - January 22, 2016 - The Clean Gift - Matthew 5: 22 - 26
Sin begins in the mind & the will. That is where it must be rooted out. Fool should be apostate - meaning that any man who calls another an outcast of God is in danger of being cast out himself. Sacrifice offered by an individual was of no value if he had not put right an offence committed against a fellowman. True understanding of the Law. Jesus taught God's way to Live.
Saturday - January 23, 2016 - The Healing Mission of Jesus - Luke 4: 16-24
The people of Nazareth admire Jesus gracious words. Teaching & Healing in Galilee. Jesus' custom was not merely to worship in the synagogue but to present HIS message there. The book was a scroll, which Jesus unrolled. The popular reaction became increasingly hostile as the magnitude of Jesus' message sank home.
According to the Old Testament, foreigners sometimes knew God's help when Israel did not. Anyone might be invited to take part in the service of prayers, readings and sermon. The leader stood to pray and read from the scrolls, sat down to teach. Jesus Accepted Messianic Mission & Faced Rejection.
Sunday - January 24, 2016 - A Wedding in Cana - John 2: 1-12
Christ turneth water into wine; departed into Capernaum, and to Jerusalem. Jesus' first miracle has a homely setting. The wedding festivites lasted several days, & when the wine ran out the bridegroom must have embarrassed.
First of seven signs selected by John. All have a purpose they actively support the claims Jesus made, & are intended to lead to faith. Here the new wine of the Gospel is contrasted with the water of the old faith. Jesus had come to bring something really new. Cana: Nathanael's home town; a few miles north-east of Nazareth. Woman: a term of solemn & respectful address; The hour of Jesus' self-disclosure was determined by God, not by Mary's desires. His final manifestation was at the cross. Rites of purification were ceremonial, not hygienic. Jesus' miracles were not wonders to astound, but signs pointing to HIS glory (God's presence in HIM).
Jesus Ministry in the "Cana Cycle" - Jesus first sign at the Wedding in Cana.
Matthew 5:12-16 - Devotional Reading 'declaring who are blessed, who are the salt of the earth, the light of the world, the city on an hill, the candle. Where tree happiness lies. The witness of the disciples. Jesus taught God's Way to Live.
A Weed in the Church
A WEED IN THE CHURCH
BY SCOTT T. BROWN
“Because the church has embraced this age-segregated philosophy, we have created groups for everyone, but community for no one; meetings for all, but discipleship for few. Age segregation has replaced the older mentoring the younger. Church programs have displaced family discipleship.”
--Scott T. Brown
“A Weed In The Church”
In the book “A Weed In The Church”, author Scott Brown has struck a nerve, and many churches are screaming in pain. The reason? Youth programs are simply not working. The scary part of the mix: instead of churches seeking the solutions from the Scriptures, many in church leadership are spending time and effort to ‘keep’ the failing programs functioning for financial, employment, or prideful reasons.
Meanwhile, the loss of Christian youth--and their families--continues. Brown believes that the time has come to realize that the age-segregation and ‘splitting up’ of families in the church setting needs to end, and the home needs to take its rightful place in the biblical teaching and training role. His book centers upon what God has already said in the Scriptures about the family as HE set it down, not as how society ‘dictates’ to the church the various and sundry social definitions of what a family should be.
“A Weed In The Church” (2010, 286 pages, The National Center for Family-Integrated Churches Publications) is a controversial work to say the least. It is NOT for the ‘faint’ of heart in church leadership, but for those who have seen the lack of movement in the ‘old’ model of Sunday School as it exists today, and want to see a vibrant, God-blessed change and revival in their churches. Chapters include “Interpreting Scripture”, “The Family-Centered Nature of Youth Discipleship”, and “Results of Neglecting Youth Discipleship”.
To keep on doing the same old thing when the times change about you--and a new thing is called for to meet these challenges--is the height of folly. Brown’s work is not for the timid, but for those churches--and Pastors--who want to see the families in their congregations grow stronger, instead of weaker. It is an excellent addition to one’s library.
Mike Ramey is a Minister, Reviewer and Syndicated Columnist who lives in Indianapolis, Indiana. On Line Reviews brings current and lesser-known titles to public light in the quest to re-kindle a love for reading in a sea of modern technology.
***************
Lift up Christ and lay the sinner low. --C. H. Spurgeon
BY SCOTT T. BROWN
“Because the church has embraced this age-segregated philosophy, we have created groups for everyone, but community for no one; meetings for all, but discipleship for few. Age segregation has replaced the older mentoring the younger. Church programs have displaced family discipleship.”
--Scott T. Brown
“A Weed In The Church”
In the book “A Weed In The Church”, author Scott Brown has struck a nerve, and many churches are screaming in pain. The reason? Youth programs are simply not working. The scary part of the mix: instead of churches seeking the solutions from the Scriptures, many in church leadership are spending time and effort to ‘keep’ the failing programs functioning for financial, employment, or prideful reasons.
Meanwhile, the loss of Christian youth--and their families--continues. Brown believes that the time has come to realize that the age-segregation and ‘splitting up’ of families in the church setting needs to end, and the home needs to take its rightful place in the biblical teaching and training role. His book centers upon what God has already said in the Scriptures about the family as HE set it down, not as how society ‘dictates’ to the church the various and sundry social definitions of what a family should be.
“A Weed In The Church” (2010, 286 pages, The National Center for Family-Integrated Churches Publications) is a controversial work to say the least. It is NOT for the ‘faint’ of heart in church leadership, but for those who have seen the lack of movement in the ‘old’ model of Sunday School as it exists today, and want to see a vibrant, God-blessed change and revival in their churches. Chapters include “Interpreting Scripture”, “The Family-Centered Nature of Youth Discipleship”, and “Results of Neglecting Youth Discipleship”.
To keep on doing the same old thing when the times change about you--and a new thing is called for to meet these challenges--is the height of folly. Brown’s work is not for the timid, but for those churches--and Pastors--who want to see the families in their congregations grow stronger, instead of weaker. It is an excellent addition to one’s library.
Mike Ramey is a Minister, Reviewer and Syndicated Columnist who lives in Indianapolis, Indiana. On Line Reviews brings current and lesser-known titles to public light in the quest to re-kindle a love for reading in a sea of modern technology.
***************
Lift up Christ and lay the sinner low. --C. H. Spurgeon
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
Choosing the Right Gift ... 12/13/2015 Sunday School Summary
Sunday School Lesson Summary . Hebrews . Leviticus . Deuteronomy . Isaiah . Micah . Romans . I Corinthians .
I beseech you brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service... Romans 12: 1 KJV
Devotional Reading: Hebrews 11:4-16
Background Scripture: Leviticus 22:17-33; 23:9-14, 31-32; Deuteronomy 22:6-7; Isaiah 1:10-20; Micah 6:6-8; Romans 12:1-2; I Corinthians 10:14-22
Print Passage: Leviticus 22:17-25, 31-33
The Pentateuch (Law/Torah) became a separate book, it is the continuing of the priestly tradition extends without interruption of the first ten chapters of Numbers.
The nearness of God not only accentuates the people's sense of sin but prompts them to turn to God in sacrificial service of worship. According to the priestly witness, God has provided the means of atonement and forgiveness whereby the community is restored to wholeness and is reconciled to him.
Monday - 12/7/15 -Living Sacrifice - Psalm/Tehillim 40:1-8
Tuesday - 12/8/15 - Contrite Sacrifice - Psalm/Tehillim 51:15-19
Wednesday - 12/9/15 - Loving Sacrifice - Mark 12:28-34a
Thursday - 12/10/15 - Complete Sacrifice - Romans 12:1-8
Friday - 12/11/15 - Faithful Sacrifice - Hebrews 11:4-16
Saturday - 12/12/15 - Perfect Sacrifice - I John 4:9-16
Sunday - 12/13/15 - Acceptable Offerings - Leviticus 22:17-25, 31-33
Reference used/taken from: KJV, & The New Oxford Annotated Bible with The Apocrypha
I beseech you brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service... Romans 12: 1 KJV
Devotional Reading: Hebrews 11:4-16
Background Scripture: Leviticus 22:17-33; 23:9-14, 31-32; Deuteronomy 22:6-7; Isaiah 1:10-20; Micah 6:6-8; Romans 12:1-2; I Corinthians 10:14-22
Print Passage: Leviticus 22:17-25, 31-33
The Pentateuch (Law/Torah) became a separate book, it is the continuing of the priestly tradition extends without interruption of the first ten chapters of Numbers.
The nearness of God not only accentuates the people's sense of sin but prompts them to turn to God in sacrificial service of worship. According to the priestly witness, God has provided the means of atonement and forgiveness whereby the community is restored to wholeness and is reconciled to him.
Monday - 12/7/15 -Living Sacrifice - Psalm/Tehillim 40:1-8
Tuesday - 12/8/15 - Contrite Sacrifice - Psalm/Tehillim 51:15-19
Wednesday - 12/9/15 - Loving Sacrifice - Mark 12:28-34a
Thursday - 12/10/15 - Complete Sacrifice - Romans 12:1-8
Friday - 12/11/15 - Faithful Sacrifice - Hebrews 11:4-16
Saturday - 12/12/15 - Perfect Sacrifice - I John 4:9-16
Sunday - 12/13/15 - Acceptable Offerings - Leviticus 22:17-25, 31-33
Reference used/taken from: KJV, & The New Oxford Annotated Bible with The Apocrypha
Monday, August 10, 2015
A Method For Prayer 1710 Edition: Book Review
Book review . A Method For Prayer With Scripture Expressions Proper To Be Used Under Each Head 1710 Edition . Rev Matthew Henry . Minister of the gospel in Chester . London . 1710 . Steve Kindorf . Prayer . Prayerbook . Adoration . Confession of Sin . Petitions & Requests . Thanksgiving . Intercession . Addresses to God . Funerals . Want of Rain . Occasion of Fire . Forms of Prayers. morning prayer . evening prayer . Steve's Affection . Glossary . Bible Reading Plan . teshuvah
An Awesome Prayer Book. I love it!!!!
I was most impressed when Steve sent me a case of books for me & my family - I placed 4 in our Church & the others outside of my Church.
To The Reader:
For if we have spiritual senses exercised, true devotion, that inspiring flame of pious affections to God, as far as in a judgment of charity we discern it in others (though in different shapes & dresses, which may seem uncouth to one another) cannot but appear beautiful & amiable.
Pythagaras's golden verses begin with the precept; Whatever men made a god of they prayed to, Deliver me, for thou art my god (Isaiah 44:17). It is a piece of respect & homage so exactly consonant to the natural ideas which all men have of God, that it is certain those that live without prayer live without God in the world.
Prayer is the solemn & religious offering up of devout acknowledgments & desires to God, or a sincere representation of holy affections, with a design to give unto God the glory due unto HIS name thereby, & to obtain from HIM promised favours, & both through the mediator. Humble adorations of God, & thanksgiving to HIM, are as necessary in prayer, as any other part of it. The Greek word Proseuche from Euche is a vow directed to God. The Latin word Votum is is used for prayer: Jonah's mariners with their sacrifices made vows; for prayer is to move & oblige ourselves, not to move or oblige God. And long discourse of his there to shew that his ho gosnoticos, i.e., his believer (for faith is called knowledge, & pgf. 719, he makes his companions to be hoi homoioos pepis teucotes, those that have in like manner believed)lives a life of communion with God, & so is praying always; that he have their stated hours of prayer, but he para holon euchatai ton bion, prays all his life long. The Scripture describes prayer to be our drawing near to God, lifting up our souls to HIM, pouring out our hearts before HIM.
Some words there must be, of the mind at least, in which, as in the smoke, this incense must ascend; not that God may understand us, for our thoughts afar off are known to HIM, but that we may the better understand ourselves.
Thus prayer must be sparsim (a sprinkling of it) in every duty, & our eyes must be ever towards the Lord.
Nay if the groanings be such as cannot be uttered, HE that searcheth the heart knows them to be the mind of the Spirit, & will accept of them (Romans 8:26,27).
If we had the tongue of men & angels, & have not the heart of humble serious Christians in prayer, we are but as sounding brass & a tinkling cymbal. It is only the effectual fervent prayer, the Deesis energumene, the in-wrought, in-laid prayer that avails much.
And if any good Christians receive assistance from Rev Matthew Henry's Prayer Book in their devotions, he hoped they would not deny him one request, which is, that they would pray for him, that he may obtain mercy of the Lord to be found among the faithful watchmen on Jerusalem's walls, who never held their peace day or night, but gave themselves to the word & prayer, that at length he may finish have finished his course with joy. .... Matth. Henry, Chester, March 25, 1710
Adoration
Of First Part Of Prayer, Which Is Address To God, Adoration Of HIM, With Suitable Acknowledgments, Professions, & Preparatory Requests.
Let us now attend upon the Lord without distraction, & let not our hearts be far from HIM when we draw nigh to HIM with our mouths, & honour HIM with our lips (I Corinthians 7:35; Matthew 15:8).
Having thus engaged our hearts to approach unto God (Jeremiah 30:21).
We Must Reverently Adore GOD As A Being Transcendently Bright & Blessed, Self-Existent & Self-Sufficient, An Infinite & Eternal Spirit, That Has All Perfections In Himself, And Give HIM Glory Of His titles & Attributes.
Thou art the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness or shadow of turning, & from whom preceedeth every good & perfect gift (James 1:17)
Thou art the blessed & only Potentate; the King of king, & Lord of lords, who only hast immortality; dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto, whom no man hath seen nor can see (I Timothy 6:15,16).
We Must Give To GOD Glory The Praise Of That Splendor & Glory Wherein HE Is Pleased To Manifest HIMSELF In The Upper Room.
We Must Give Honor To The Three Persons In The GodHead Distinctly, To The FATHER, The SON, & The HOLY GHOST, That Great & Sacred Name Into Which We Were Baptized, & In Which We Assemble For Religious Worship, In Communion With The Universal Church.
We Must Acknowledge It An Unspeakable Favour, & An Inestimable Privilege, That We Are Not Only Admitted, But Invited & Encouraged To Draw Nigh To GOD In Prayer.
We Must Express The Sense The Sense We Have Of Our Own Meanness & Unworthiness To Draw Near To GOD, & Speak To HIM.
We Must Likewise Profess Our Believing HOPE & Confidence In GOD, & HIS ALL_Sufficiency, In HIS POWER, PROVIDENCE, & PROMISE.
We Must Intreat GOD'S Favourable Acceptable Of Us & Our Poor Performance.
We Must Beg For POWERFUL Assistance & Influence Of The Blessed Spirit Of Grace In Our Prayers.
O pour upon us the spirit of grace & supplication; the Spirit of adoption teaching us to cry, Abba Father; that we may find in our hearts to pray this prayer (Zechariah 12:10; Romans 8:13; II Samuel 7:27).
WE MUST MAKE THE GLORY OF GOD OUR HIGHEST END IN ALL OUR PRAYERS.
WE MUST PROFESS OUR ENTIRE RELIANCE ON THE LORD JESUS CHRIST ALONE FOR ACCEPTANCE WITH GOD, & COME IN HIS NAME.
Confession of Sin
ON THE SECOND PART OF PRAYER, WHICH IS, CONFESSION OF SIN, COMPLAINTS OF OURSELVES, & HUMBLE PROFESSIONALS OF REPENTANCE.
Having given glory to GOD, which is HIS due, we must next take shame to ourselves, which is our due, & humble ourselves before HIM in the sense of our own sinfulness & vileness; & herein also we must give glory to HIM, as our judge, by whom we deserved to be condemned, & yet hope, through Christ, to be acquitted & be absolved (Joshua 7:19).
In this part of our work,
We must acknowledge the great reason the great reason we have to lie very low before GOD, & to be ashamed of ourselves when we come into HIS presence, & to be afraid of HIS wrath, having made ourselves both odious to HIS holiness, & obnoxious to HIS justice.
WE MUST TAKE HOLD OF THE GREAT ENCOURAGEMENT GOD HATH GIVEN US TO HUMBLE OURSELVES BEFORE HIM WITH SORROW & SHAME, 7 TO CONFESS OUR SINS.
An Awesome Prayer Book. I love it!!!!
I was most impressed when Steve sent me a case of books for me & my family - I placed 4 in our Church & the others outside of my Church.
To The Reader:
For if we have spiritual senses exercised, true devotion, that inspiring flame of pious affections to God, as far as in a judgment of charity we discern it in others (though in different shapes & dresses, which may seem uncouth to one another) cannot but appear beautiful & amiable.
Pythagaras's golden verses begin with the precept; Whatever men made a god of they prayed to, Deliver me, for thou art my god (Isaiah 44:17). It is a piece of respect & homage so exactly consonant to the natural ideas which all men have of God, that it is certain those that live without prayer live without God in the world.
Prayer is the solemn & religious offering up of devout acknowledgments & desires to God, or a sincere representation of holy affections, with a design to give unto God the glory due unto HIS name thereby, & to obtain from HIM promised favours, & both through the mediator. Humble adorations of God, & thanksgiving to HIM, are as necessary in prayer, as any other part of it. The Greek word Proseuche from Euche is a vow directed to God. The Latin word Votum is is used for prayer: Jonah's mariners with their sacrifices made vows; for prayer is to move & oblige ourselves, not to move or oblige God. And long discourse of his there to shew that his ho gosnoticos, i.e., his believer (for faith is called knowledge, & pgf. 719, he makes his companions to be hoi homoioos pepis teucotes, those that have in like manner believed)lives a life of communion with God, & so is praying always; that he have their stated hours of prayer, but he para holon euchatai ton bion, prays all his life long. The Scripture describes prayer to be our drawing near to God, lifting up our souls to HIM, pouring out our hearts before HIM.
Some words there must be, of the mind at least, in which, as in the smoke, this incense must ascend; not that God may understand us, for our thoughts afar off are known to HIM, but that we may the better understand ourselves.
Thus prayer must be sparsim (a sprinkling of it) in every duty, & our eyes must be ever towards the Lord.
Nay if the groanings be such as cannot be uttered, HE that searcheth the heart knows them to be the mind of the Spirit, & will accept of them (Romans 8:26,27).
If we had the tongue of men & angels, & have not the heart of humble serious Christians in prayer, we are but as sounding brass & a tinkling cymbal. It is only the effectual fervent prayer, the Deesis energumene, the in-wrought, in-laid prayer that avails much.
And if any good Christians receive assistance from Rev Matthew Henry's Prayer Book in their devotions, he hoped they would not deny him one request, which is, that they would pray for him, that he may obtain mercy of the Lord to be found among the faithful watchmen on Jerusalem's walls, who never held their peace day or night, but gave themselves to the word & prayer, that at length he may finish have finished his course with joy. .... Matth. Henry, Chester, March 25, 1710
Adoration
Of First Part Of Prayer, Which Is Address To God, Adoration Of HIM, With Suitable Acknowledgments, Professions, & Preparatory Requests.
Let us now attend upon the Lord without distraction, & let not our hearts be far from HIM when we draw nigh to HIM with our mouths, & honour HIM with our lips (I Corinthians 7:35; Matthew 15:8).
Having thus engaged our hearts to approach unto God (Jeremiah 30:21).
We Must Reverently Adore GOD As A Being Transcendently Bright & Blessed, Self-Existent & Self-Sufficient, An Infinite & Eternal Spirit, That Has All Perfections In Himself, And Give HIM Glory Of His titles & Attributes.
Thou art the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness or shadow of turning, & from whom preceedeth every good & perfect gift (James 1:17)
Thou art the blessed & only Potentate; the King of king, & Lord of lords, who only hast immortality; dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto, whom no man hath seen nor can see (I Timothy 6:15,16).
We Must Give To GOD Glory The Praise Of That Splendor & Glory Wherein HE Is Pleased To Manifest HIMSELF In The Upper Room.
We Must Give Honor To The Three Persons In The GodHead Distinctly, To The FATHER, The SON, & The HOLY GHOST, That Great & Sacred Name Into Which We Were Baptized, & In Which We Assemble For Religious Worship, In Communion With The Universal Church.
We Must Acknowledge It An Unspeakable Favour, & An Inestimable Privilege, That We Are Not Only Admitted, But Invited & Encouraged To Draw Nigh To GOD In Prayer.
We Must Express The Sense The Sense We Have Of Our Own Meanness & Unworthiness To Draw Near To GOD, & Speak To HIM.
We Must Likewise Profess Our Believing HOPE & Confidence In GOD, & HIS ALL_Sufficiency, In HIS POWER, PROVIDENCE, & PROMISE.
We Must Intreat GOD'S Favourable Acceptable Of Us & Our Poor Performance.
We Must Beg For POWERFUL Assistance & Influence Of The Blessed Spirit Of Grace In Our Prayers.
O pour upon us the spirit of grace & supplication; the Spirit of adoption teaching us to cry, Abba Father; that we may find in our hearts to pray this prayer (Zechariah 12:10; Romans 8:13; II Samuel 7:27).
WE MUST MAKE THE GLORY OF GOD OUR HIGHEST END IN ALL OUR PRAYERS.
WE MUST PROFESS OUR ENTIRE RELIANCE ON THE LORD JESUS CHRIST ALONE FOR ACCEPTANCE WITH GOD, & COME IN HIS NAME.
Confession of Sin
ON THE SECOND PART OF PRAYER, WHICH IS, CONFESSION OF SIN, COMPLAINTS OF OURSELVES, & HUMBLE PROFESSIONALS OF REPENTANCE.
Having given glory to GOD, which is HIS due, we must next take shame to ourselves, which is our due, & humble ourselves before HIM in the sense of our own sinfulness & vileness; & herein also we must give glory to HIM, as our judge, by whom we deserved to be condemned, & yet hope, through Christ, to be acquitted & be absolved (Joshua 7:19).
In this part of our work,
We must acknowledge the great reason the great reason we have to lie very low before GOD, & to be ashamed of ourselves when we come into HIS presence, & to be afraid of HIS wrath, having made ourselves both odious to HIS holiness, & obnoxious to HIS justice.
WE MUST TAKE HOLD OF THE GREAT ENCOURAGEMENT GOD HATH GIVEN US TO HUMBLE OURSELVES BEFORE HIM WITH SORROW & SHAME, 7 TO CONFESS OUR SINS.
Monday, August 3, 2015
HLOM - Harvest Life Outreach Ministry Project Leader- CEO
HLOM - Harvest Life Outreach Ministry in Brownsville, Tennessee is set up to bring healing to a hurting community where people of all races - nationalities, religions that are suffering due to the lack of funding - employment. Brenda Blue-Recio (brendablue1958@gmail.com) is the CEO/Project Leader (brendablue1958@gmail.com). ............... Brenda Blue-Recio passed away on Thanksgiving Morning.
This is a medical program that uses a team approach to provide quality occupational wellness and health, safety and rehabilitation services that addresses a person's total health - body - mind - spiritual needs while developing and nurturing partnerships with other medical programs such as child development, Teen Mentoring, Senior Citizen care provider services and to make sure no one is left behind.
The Ministry's goal is to continue and expand on the development and implementation of a medical program that has already been in operation for several years by (HLOM). The market research shows that last year a high ratio of children, teens, working adults and Senior Citizens were ill or injured in the workplace and instead of compensating them, businesses either laid them off or forced them to the side.
HLOM goals will be reached through the following objectives:
To help establish Centroplex Health Systems as the "One Stop Shopping" Medical Center for Healthcare in its service area.
Provide a full continuum of services that will help the medical services provide responsive, quality medical care to all ill and injured personnel.
The developmental and implementation of a successful marketing strategy/plan to make sure no one is turned down.
Recruitment of experienced medical and administrative staff.
Enter the Occupational Medical market system and build a brand name for the Kingdom of God.
Commitment to continuously improve the quality of medical service to a hurting community.
Harvest Life Outreach Ministry is a wellness and health program involving all age groups from newborn to Senior This wellness program is designed to assist the community in Brownsville, Tennessee especially in rural areas.
HLOM's heart is to make the program the center of helping people recover from all kinds of health issues, regardless of age, race, or religions background. This community is desperately hurting from lack of medical attention, and many have been turned down due to lack of financial due to job lay-offs, underemployment, or suffer from illnesses insurance companies will not cover.
HLOM will make the communities the premier Occupational Centroplex of Healing and wellness that their Medical Program can provide. Therefore, lives could be enhanced by helping community citizens become more productive and sustain longer life spans.
HLOM wants to reduce health care costs, purchase a building, remodel. Medical clinic that will provide the following components: accessibility, drug screening services, high quality staff, state-of-the-art care, and a wide scope of services.
Through its mission of promoting total health - body - mind - spirit while developing and nurturing partnerships with other medical services that are already up and running within surrounding counties.
Brenda Blue-Recio (brendablue1958@gmail.com) was educated at Miami Dade Community College North Campus. She completed her studies to become a Medical Assistant and continued her education in Clinical Laboratory Technology. She graduated with honors at Charron William College located in South Miami, Florida.
After completing her education, she worked with several hospitals in South Florida: South Miami Hospital, Parkway Hospital of North Miami Beach, National Laboratory in Hollywood Florida, South Shore Hospital as a Phlebotomist and Specimen Processor, Data Entry,and Cytology Smear Slide Preparation. She continued her training pathology homicide division as a volunteer mentor for troubled teens. She later became a Public Speaker on STD's to young adults and teens, at which time she was offered a position as a Medical Assistant Laboratory Instructor for Southern Technical Institute, United Business Institute, Concorde Career Institute and National School of Technology. Her specialty was Hematology, Urinalysis, STD's Coding, Medical Terminology Anatomy and Physiology She was given the opportunity work as a State Test Proctor for the American Society of Phlebotomy Technician Hickory North Carolina under the Leadership of Helen & Ralph Maxwell.
She is also an Inventor with two (2) complete patent designs in the USA.
This is a medical program that uses a team approach to provide quality occupational wellness and health, safety and rehabilitation services that addresses a person's total health - body - mind - spiritual needs while developing and nurturing partnerships with other medical programs such as child development, Teen Mentoring, Senior Citizen care provider services and to make sure no one is left behind.
The Ministry's goal is to continue and expand on the development and implementation of a medical program that has already been in operation for several years by (HLOM). The market research shows that last year a high ratio of children, teens, working adults and Senior Citizens were ill or injured in the workplace and instead of compensating them, businesses either laid them off or forced them to the side.
HLOM goals will be reached through the following objectives:
To help establish Centroplex Health Systems as the "One Stop Shopping" Medical Center for Healthcare in its service area.
Provide a full continuum of services that will help the medical services provide responsive, quality medical care to all ill and injured personnel.
The developmental and implementation of a successful marketing strategy/plan to make sure no one is turned down.
Recruitment of experienced medical and administrative staff.
Enter the Occupational Medical market system and build a brand name for the Kingdom of God.
Commitment to continuously improve the quality of medical service to a hurting community.
Harvest Life Outreach Ministry is a wellness and health program involving all age groups from newborn to Senior This wellness program is designed to assist the community in Brownsville, Tennessee especially in rural areas.
HLOM's heart is to make the program the center of helping people recover from all kinds of health issues, regardless of age, race, or religions background. This community is desperately hurting from lack of medical attention, and many have been turned down due to lack of financial due to job lay-offs, underemployment, or suffer from illnesses insurance companies will not cover.
HLOM will make the communities the premier Occupational Centroplex of Healing and wellness that their Medical Program can provide. Therefore, lives could be enhanced by helping community citizens become more productive and sustain longer life spans.
HLOM wants to reduce health care costs, purchase a building, remodel. Medical clinic that will provide the following components: accessibility, drug screening services, high quality staff, state-of-the-art care, and a wide scope of services.
Through its mission of promoting total health - body - mind - spirit while developing and nurturing partnerships with other medical services that are already up and running within surrounding counties.
Brenda Blue-Recio (brendablue1958@gmail.com) was educated at Miami Dade Community College North Campus. She completed her studies to become a Medical Assistant and continued her education in Clinical Laboratory Technology. She graduated with honors at Charron William College located in South Miami, Florida.
After completing her education, she worked with several hospitals in South Florida: South Miami Hospital, Parkway Hospital of North Miami Beach, National Laboratory in Hollywood Florida, South Shore Hospital as a Phlebotomist and Specimen Processor, Data Entry,and Cytology Smear Slide Preparation. She continued her training pathology homicide division as a volunteer mentor for troubled teens. She later became a Public Speaker on STD's to young adults and teens, at which time she was offered a position as a Medical Assistant Laboratory Instructor for Southern Technical Institute, United Business Institute, Concorde Career Institute and National School of Technology. Her specialty was Hematology, Urinalysis, STD's Coding, Medical Terminology Anatomy and Physiology She was given the opportunity work as a State Test Proctor for the American Society of Phlebotomy Technician Hickory North Carolina under the Leadership of Helen & Ralph Maxwell.
She is also an Inventor with two (2) complete patent designs in the USA.
Saturday, June 21, 2014
55+ Unite 55! Welcome All Wise Working Women: Book Review
Michael . Book Review . love . love letter . doors . all wise women . faithful friends . summon . Mark Twain . wall to wall . back to back . Arella Amarissa . Ladies nite . Women's Room . mountains . lakes . tent . Talent . Positive Thinking . 55! Oath . Party Invitation . Family Affair . Restaurant party with beautiful lites . Wisdom . Brain Power . Power of sisterhood . don't drive while distracted . Glam Glasses . Dream Team . Sparky Headbands . Party-favors . Dancing with the Stars . West Coast . B's husband . Rose . wise sisterhood . smiles . Web thinking . Networkers . Women's Networking Events . Call to Arms . Poor Economy - Bad Economy? . Fairy Tale or Possible Prophecy?
Funny Book to me (Fairy-Tale - Invented) - Fairy Tale or Possible Prophecy?
I do not review books, sometimes as I, receive them. I received this book 2/25/2013 - & reviewed it on 6/17/2014.
This book is a call - to - arms. As aging wise women, we need to leverage our strengths, face down our fears & prop one another up.
40 years later, America was graced by Betty Ford. While her marriage to Jerry was initially postponed over concerns about how voters would react to his marrying a "divorced ex-dancer," Betty brought a breath of fresh air to the White House. She used her battles with breast cancer, & alcoholism to inspire others. One slogan said, "Vote for Betty's Husband." When she died at age 93, she was heralded as someone help women & all. Her daughter continues her legacy at the famous Betty Ford Center.
Using a few of the author's friendships - sisterhood as examples, The author remind us all to treasure the power of sisterhood - sometimes all it takes is one woman telling another that she still has a lot to offer.
After a rigorous interview & 6 new hires included 3 people age 25 or under, 3 age 55 or over; 3 women & 3 men; & a mix of racial & religious backgrounds. They brought skills in areas of finance, sales & marketing, operations, quality & safety,& organizational effectiveness. 2 had master's degrees, 1 brought military leadership experiences. It was thrilling to put a Dream Team together. All had volunteered in their communities, some including global projects.
Not acting our ages, another 55! woman & the author made a "pinky promise" to help one another land safely.
Today women over 55 are uninvited on a grand scale.
Fortunately, women have unprecedented education, experience & survivor instincts - not to mention "buying power." While as individuals we are unemployed or underemployed, we know we can "summon" strength from our sisters-in-arms.
Let us remind ourselves of our brillance & help at least 1 other woman to carry on.
Eleanor's husband wisely, said, "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself."
We working women age 55! have to monitor our self-talk.
A few months into her recovery, the author wrote a 5-page account of an accident & its aftermath. Since her mother's large family is dispersed across the Midwest, she wanted them to know what happened.
Friends can't redesign the world, but they can open a release valve-even if they have to use paws!
We've Got the Power: Let's Help Each Other
Our middle-aged brains are surprisingly competent & surprisingly talented. We're calmer, happier, & as 1 scientist herself in middle age, put it: "We just know stuff." ... Barbara Strauch, The Secret Life of the Grown Up Brain.
Remember, Betty Boop, the animated 30's flapper who was flighty & full of fun? Fast forward another 40 years,to our present time - and - ta -da! - Betty White. Betty is credited by a Midwestern work ethic. Somewhat like Betty Boop, she uses innuendoes to entertain. But that is where the resemblance ends. In a book mentioned: If U Ask Me: (And of Course U Won't), she offers a sobering assessment of working mothers.
Our hearts readily go out to the recent grads with $25,000 in school loans; to the young couples who have to uproot their families in search of a job; to uproot their families in search of a job; to the single moms with 3-part-time jobs & no benefits: To the unemployed dads who awkwardly wait at school bus stops.
5 Positive Findings About 55+
Our BrainPower - Our Wisdom - Our Strength in the Numbers - Our Fierce Friendships - Food for Thought: Trials & Triumphs at 55!
We seek recommendations from people we trust, & value transparency.
When it comes to our 55! dilemma, we should consider them as secret devices.
Using a few of the author's friendships as examples, she remind us all to treasure the power of sisterhood.
Duped at 58+
The author surprised herself by getting married at 22 & becoming a mother at 37. When she divorced her corporate life at age 44 to become an independent consultant, she did not envision a return engagement.
She was wearing her "compensation hat."
But within a year, the 2008 economic crash catapulted, the author onto her front porch. The bloom was definitely off the rose.
The Incredibly Shrinking Woman
The author was overweight, at one time. She didn't want to publicize her weight problems in her new job - but cone on - did she really think she could keep something visible a secret?
She was happy in a fat club. Looks like she hosted a support group.
Her body shape shrank back into proportion, & she felt healthier.
Mean-girl behaviour was off-limits, states the author.
Wigged-Out
The author, lost some of her hair, but finally it grew back. I assumed she was a woman of many wigs!
Glam Glasses
The author has been wearing glasses for distance since her mid-20's. The natural reshaping of her eyes helped her see better.
Several celebrities have a line of eyeglasses, some available through Wal-Mart.
We're Not in Kansas Anymore
When the author was banished from her job in 2008, she did not foresee that the economy's steep nosedive would remind people of the 1930's.
Amazes me how the author senses a global gale storm was brewing.
Plain vanilla work never tasted so good to the author.
Most no-profit leaders, stated by the author have social service credentials, which typically do not include finance, marketing & operational expenses ..... this amazes me, too.
Left Behind at 55?
Part of the author's self-promotion was a new site. Her blog was her habit of clipping & highlighting articles for her husband & daughter - although sometimes she can't resist.
Rome was not built in a day, & push come to shove, women were much likely to sacrifice long term career security to keep the home fires burning.
Leaving La-La Land
Or, closer to home, the author's share: if professionals were losing their jobs, who would help them hang on to their houses?
She was amazed with women who were struggling for survival. She resolved to spend her energies addressing issues close to home.
55+ Career Profiles
The author's quest is women are different - they at times mix family & carrier.
55+ Profile: Pat
The ERISA law had just passed - a complicated piece of legislative pension plan & booklet had to be brought up to compliance - was this good or bad?
Pat's Career Profile
But things don't always work out smoothly - who go back to school & start second careers, states the author.
55+ Profile: Thelma
They were a winning team in their company's fat-club: Between them they lost 75 pounds in 7 months.
When she met Thelma, she had over, 15 years of experience with banks & health care companies.
She displays the emotional maturity & humility that allows her to bend, not break.
55+ Profile: Gayle
The author met Gayle when she ran an independent bookstore with her husband.
When they closed the bookstore, the author trips were flatter. But their houses are within a 5-minute drive.
But their lives were not following a cheery script. The author was laid off, & her shop closing was linked with the poor economy.
55+ Profile: Jo Ann
The author states, not surprisingly, she is the one who alerted her to the "call for authors" that led to her 1st e-book.
Your Income - Career Profile
Now, it's your turn to create a graphic picture of your income - career path.
Think big (simple small steps) & have fun envisioning yourself wearing different hats.
Everyone has a talent. What is rare is the courage to follow the talent to dark places where it leads ... Erica Jong/Writer ......................... There is a light at the end of the tunnel.
Breaking Loose at 55
One judge praised the author's work for what it didn't say, as well as what was revealed.
One is Silver, the other Gold: From High School to Hollywood
Well, the book went to Hollywood, & the author's mom & her were invited to the NY premiere. 9/11 demolished those plans, but she saw the movie 8 times, with different people.
Along with a woman who has a degree in religious studies, the author accepted her invitation to be a reader of her proposal pages.
Everlasting Career Chums
Postcard from Canadaes to the author: Unparalleled turquoise lakes, views of mountains, & glaciers, the great feeling of being happily exhausted after an 11 mile hike. Tent is surrounded by mountains oh so ever changing in the sunlight, clouds, or rain.
Rose's cheerleading extends to the author, as well.
Rose encouraged the author's writing efforts.
Rose & the author missed each other several times when she was on the West Coast for business.
Everyone knows how wonderful it is to have a dog. That's what makes them a (kidnapping) target. ... Lisa Peterson, AKC spokeswoman, USA Today
All of you Yorkies, Pomeranians & other small dogs can rest assured that, the author states her husband will not pay an abductor to steal your best friend.
The author states she don't steal dogs, she rescue them. Or rather, she let them rescue her.
Peter Senge's classic 'The 5th Discipline' defines learning organizations.
Surviving & Thriving
Michael was drafted for the Vietnam War, & like the author's dad, he trained as a crew chief.
The author's husband & her flew with Michael to go skiing in Vermont, across the patchwork farm land of the Midwest, & even over her office building in Hartford, at night.
The author explained how her high school sweetheart passed in Vietnam when he was 19 leaving a diamond ring on deposit at Michael's Jewelers.
Your 10 Terrific Traits
Write them down, now.
A Final Story: Miracles Do Happen
"B," the main character, is short for Bernice, not Betty.
B married her husband in Hollywood, then moved to be near his family in CT when he was in the Navy.
His ego was hurt, but 'B' was a realistic.
Around the time B's husband started his own plumbing plumbing company, her pilot son was left totally disabled after crashing his plane. 'B' was crushed, but soon after he was sentenced to a nursing facility, 'B' brought him home.
'B' mobilized a small-medical unit in the winterized porch of their ranch house. Of course, people thought she had lost her mind to grief. Over a period of 15 years, she proved them wrong.
6 years after B's son's death, & the joyous birth of her only grandchild, B flew to Las Vegas for a national plumber's convention.
Her husband suggested they try their next vision.
Her husband told her to, for God's sake. This was Quartermania. She only planned to spend $20, so why not?
Soon, a stranger spoke to her & motioned to her right. He removed his credit card, smiled & disappeared into the crowd.
Before B's $20 was spent, lights flashed & sirens screamed. She was bewildered. She got the rainbow of $689,000.
A deeply religious woman, B did not pray for money.
The author is not suggesting that every stranger u meet will lead u to riches.
It may be a magazine article in a Dr.'s office, a TV conversation u overhear on your way to do something else, or someone who asks for help.
As the book mentioned: If U Ask Me (And Of Course U Won't)
Georgian Lussier (author), has 35 years of human resources & management experience. She earned a Master's Degree in Organizational Behavior in 1978 & is the author of 2 e-books on developing talent.
Born in 1950, she plans on working at least another 15 years.
Funny Book to me (Fairy-Tale - Invented) - Fairy Tale or Possible Prophecy?
I do not review books, sometimes as I, receive them. I received this book 2/25/2013 - & reviewed it on 6/17/2014.
This book is a call - to - arms. As aging wise women, we need to leverage our strengths, face down our fears & prop one another up.
40 years later, America was graced by Betty Ford. While her marriage to Jerry was initially postponed over concerns about how voters would react to his marrying a "divorced ex-dancer," Betty brought a breath of fresh air to the White House. She used her battles with breast cancer, & alcoholism to inspire others. One slogan said, "Vote for Betty's Husband." When she died at age 93, she was heralded as someone help women & all. Her daughter continues her legacy at the famous Betty Ford Center.
Using a few of the author's friendships - sisterhood as examples, The author remind us all to treasure the power of sisterhood - sometimes all it takes is one woman telling another that she still has a lot to offer.
After a rigorous interview & 6 new hires included 3 people age 25 or under, 3 age 55 or over; 3 women & 3 men; & a mix of racial & religious backgrounds. They brought skills in areas of finance, sales & marketing, operations, quality & safety,& organizational effectiveness. 2 had master's degrees, 1 brought military leadership experiences. It was thrilling to put a Dream Team together. All had volunteered in their communities, some including global projects.
Not acting our ages, another 55! woman & the author made a "pinky promise" to help one another land safely.
Today women over 55 are uninvited on a grand scale.
Fortunately, women have unprecedented education, experience & survivor instincts - not to mention "buying power." While as individuals we are unemployed or underemployed, we know we can "summon" strength from our sisters-in-arms.
Let us remind ourselves of our brillance & help at least 1 other woman to carry on.
Eleanor's husband wisely, said, "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself."
We working women age 55! have to monitor our self-talk.
A few months into her recovery, the author wrote a 5-page account of an accident & its aftermath. Since her mother's large family is dispersed across the Midwest, she wanted them to know what happened.
Friends can't redesign the world, but they can open a release valve-even if they have to use paws!
We've Got the Power: Let's Help Each Other
Our middle-aged brains are surprisingly competent & surprisingly talented. We're calmer, happier, & as 1 scientist herself in middle age, put it: "We just know stuff." ... Barbara Strauch, The Secret Life of the Grown Up Brain.
Remember, Betty Boop, the animated 30's flapper who was flighty & full of fun? Fast forward another 40 years,to our present time - and - ta -da! - Betty White. Betty is credited by a Midwestern work ethic. Somewhat like Betty Boop, she uses innuendoes to entertain. But that is where the resemblance ends. In a book mentioned: If U Ask Me: (And of Course U Won't), she offers a sobering assessment of working mothers.
Our hearts readily go out to the recent grads with $25,000 in school loans; to the young couples who have to uproot their families in search of a job; to uproot their families in search of a job; to the single moms with 3-part-time jobs & no benefits: To the unemployed dads who awkwardly wait at school bus stops.
5 Positive Findings About 55+
Our BrainPower - Our Wisdom - Our Strength in the Numbers - Our Fierce Friendships - Food for Thought: Trials & Triumphs at 55!
We seek recommendations from people we trust, & value transparency.
When it comes to our 55! dilemma, we should consider them as secret devices.
Using a few of the author's friendships as examples, she remind us all to treasure the power of sisterhood.
Duped at 58+
The author surprised herself by getting married at 22 & becoming a mother at 37. When she divorced her corporate life at age 44 to become an independent consultant, she did not envision a return engagement.
She was wearing her "compensation hat."
But within a year, the 2008 economic crash catapulted, the author onto her front porch. The bloom was definitely off the rose.
The Incredibly Shrinking Woman
The author was overweight, at one time. She didn't want to publicize her weight problems in her new job - but cone on - did she really think she could keep something visible a secret?
She was happy in a fat club. Looks like she hosted a support group.
Her body shape shrank back into proportion, & she felt healthier.
Mean-girl behaviour was off-limits, states the author.
Wigged-Out
The author, lost some of her hair, but finally it grew back. I assumed she was a woman of many wigs!
Glam Glasses
The author has been wearing glasses for distance since her mid-20's. The natural reshaping of her eyes helped her see better.
Several celebrities have a line of eyeglasses, some available through Wal-Mart.
We're Not in Kansas Anymore
When the author was banished from her job in 2008, she did not foresee that the economy's steep nosedive would remind people of the 1930's.
Amazes me how the author senses a global gale storm was brewing.
Plain vanilla work never tasted so good to the author.
Most no-profit leaders, stated by the author have social service credentials, which typically do not include finance, marketing & operational expenses ..... this amazes me, too.
Left Behind at 55?
Part of the author's self-promotion was a new site. Her blog was her habit of clipping & highlighting articles for her husband & daughter - although sometimes she can't resist.
Rome was not built in a day, & push come to shove, women were much likely to sacrifice long term career security to keep the home fires burning.
Leaving La-La Land
Or, closer to home, the author's share: if professionals were losing their jobs, who would help them hang on to their houses?
She was amazed with women who were struggling for survival. She resolved to spend her energies addressing issues close to home.
55+ Career Profiles
The author's quest is women are different - they at times mix family & carrier.
55+ Profile: Pat
The ERISA law had just passed - a complicated piece of legislative pension plan & booklet had to be brought up to compliance - was this good or bad?
Pat's Career Profile
But things don't always work out smoothly - who go back to school & start second careers, states the author.
55+ Profile: Thelma
They were a winning team in their company's fat-club: Between them they lost 75 pounds in 7 months.
When she met Thelma, she had over, 15 years of experience with banks & health care companies.
She displays the emotional maturity & humility that allows her to bend, not break.
55+ Profile: Gayle
The author met Gayle when she ran an independent bookstore with her husband.
When they closed the bookstore, the author trips were flatter. But their houses are within a 5-minute drive.
But their lives were not following a cheery script. The author was laid off, & her shop closing was linked with the poor economy.
55+ Profile: Jo Ann
The author states, not surprisingly, she is the one who alerted her to the "call for authors" that led to her 1st e-book.
Your Income - Career Profile
Now, it's your turn to create a graphic picture of your income - career path.
Think big (simple small steps) & have fun envisioning yourself wearing different hats.
Everyone has a talent. What is rare is the courage to follow the talent to dark places where it leads ... Erica Jong/Writer ......................... There is a light at the end of the tunnel.
Breaking Loose at 55
One judge praised the author's work for what it didn't say, as well as what was revealed.
One is Silver, the other Gold: From High School to Hollywood
Well, the book went to Hollywood, & the author's mom & her were invited to the NY premiere. 9/11 demolished those plans, but she saw the movie 8 times, with different people.
Along with a woman who has a degree in religious studies, the author accepted her invitation to be a reader of her proposal pages.
Everlasting Career Chums
Postcard from Canadaes to the author: Unparalleled turquoise lakes, views of mountains, & glaciers, the great feeling of being happily exhausted after an 11 mile hike. Tent is surrounded by mountains oh so ever changing in the sunlight, clouds, or rain.
Rose's cheerleading extends to the author, as well.
Rose encouraged the author's writing efforts.
Rose & the author missed each other several times when she was on the West Coast for business.
Everyone knows how wonderful it is to have a dog. That's what makes them a (kidnapping) target. ... Lisa Peterson, AKC spokeswoman, USA Today
All of you Yorkies, Pomeranians & other small dogs can rest assured that, the author states her husband will not pay an abductor to steal your best friend.
The author states she don't steal dogs, she rescue them. Or rather, she let them rescue her.
Peter Senge's classic 'The 5th Discipline' defines learning organizations.
Surviving & Thriving
Michael was drafted for the Vietnam War, & like the author's dad, he trained as a crew chief.
The author's husband & her flew with Michael to go skiing in Vermont, across the patchwork farm land of the Midwest, & even over her office building in Hartford, at night.
The author explained how her high school sweetheart passed in Vietnam when he was 19 leaving a diamond ring on deposit at Michael's Jewelers.
Your 10 Terrific Traits
Write them down, now.
A Final Story: Miracles Do Happen
"B," the main character, is short for Bernice, not Betty.
B married her husband in Hollywood, then moved to be near his family in CT when he was in the Navy.
His ego was hurt, but 'B' was a realistic.
Around the time B's husband started his own plumbing plumbing company, her pilot son was left totally disabled after crashing his plane. 'B' was crushed, but soon after he was sentenced to a nursing facility, 'B' brought him home.
'B' mobilized a small-medical unit in the winterized porch of their ranch house. Of course, people thought she had lost her mind to grief. Over a period of 15 years, she proved them wrong.
6 years after B's son's death, & the joyous birth of her only grandchild, B flew to Las Vegas for a national plumber's convention.
Her husband suggested they try their next vision.
Her husband told her to, for God's sake. This was Quartermania. She only planned to spend $20, so why not?
Soon, a stranger spoke to her & motioned to her right. He removed his credit card, smiled & disappeared into the crowd.
Before B's $20 was spent, lights flashed & sirens screamed. She was bewildered. She got the rainbow of $689,000.
A deeply religious woman, B did not pray for money.
The author is not suggesting that every stranger u meet will lead u to riches.
It may be a magazine article in a Dr.'s office, a TV conversation u overhear on your way to do something else, or someone who asks for help.
As the book mentioned: If U Ask Me (And Of Course U Won't)
Georgian Lussier (author), has 35 years of human resources & management experience. She earned a Master's Degree in Organizational Behavior in 1978 & is the author of 2 e-books on developing talent.
Born in 1950, she plans on working at least another 15 years.
Monday, June 16, 2014
A People's History Of the Peculiar: Book Review
Book Review . Trivia . Reference . Writers . group of writers . Fresno, California . Flags . CSU Bakersfield . library . books . books inspire . art of promotion . TV/online journalist . blogging . blogging to success . articles . CNN . homepage . news sites . nonfiction sites . nonfiction writing . novel on Twitter . Small Places . Historian Nick Belardes . Acknowledgments . Ms Knight
This is an interesting book, there are some things as a Christian I will not comment on.
Random Remedies:
(I would recommend that you contact your professional doctor before attempting any of these remedies. Sharing for information purposes.)
Nosebleed ... Run something cold down the back of your neck. Sudden chills can cause blood vessels to contract.
Headache ... Draw blood to your feet by soaking them in hot water. Add some mustard powder for exceptional purposes.
Decongestant ... The University of Nebraska found that traditional homemade chicken soup (not from a packet)contains the amino acid cysteine, which is a decongestant.
Obesity ... Tumeric, which is found in curry, has many medical uses & helps prevent obesity in lab rats.
Coughing ... Try a nice bar of chocolate. Theobromine in cocoa suppresses sensory nerves.
Insect Bites ... Dab on toothpaste to fight itching &swelling.
Bruises ... Vinegar heals bruises. Soak cotton & apply.
Cancer ... In 2008, it was announced that medical experts in the U.S. are now studying the ancient Chinese remedy of potentially deadly toad venom fro cancer patients. Often cancer patients try blend of Western & Chinese remedies to fight tumors.
Sore Throat ... Manuka honey from New Zealand can destroy over 250 bacteria strains. It can help heal burns too. Add some lemon.
Cellulite ... Mix a little olive oil with warm coffee grounds. Spread on twice a week. Cover with cling wrap for several minutes. The caffeine helps circulation.
Stroke ...Consider acupuncture to help you in your recovery. Millions of patients each year do so in China. Could they all be wrong? Get in harmony with yourself.
Sniffles ... Warm feet in hot water. Soak pair of thin socks in cold water. Wring out & wear. Add thick, dry socks & put feet up (go to bed). Boosts circulation, which can help with the sniffles.
Multifetal Pregancies ... The incidence of twins has dramatically increased in the United States since the 1970's, to epidemic proportions.
Curios Phobias:
Telephonophobia ... Fear of cell phones & other communication devices.
Nomophobia ... Fear of being out of cell phone range.
Ideophobia ... Fear of ideas.
Phobia ... Fear of long words. (No, really).
Geliophobia ... Fear of laughter.
Dextrophobia ... Fear of objects on the right side of your body.
Chrometophobia ... Fear of making money.
Euphobia ... Fear of good news.
Caligynephobia .. Fear of beautiful women (but I call myself healthy looking vs beautiful).
Random Famous Sick People:
Florence Nightingale ... She nursed 1000's during the Crimean War. After the War she became bedridden with a psychoneurosis. She lived to 90, yet constantly believed she only had months to live.
Lou Gehrig ... New York Yankees first baseman who contracted amyotrophilic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, in the 1930's. He was a reluctant spokesperson for what became known to many as Lou Gehrig's disease.
Halle Berry ... The Hollywood Star suffers from Type 2 diabetes. Slightly overweight in school but otherwise healthy, the actress was once unconscious for a week because of her illness. Other celebrities with diabetes include Tommy Lee, Mae West, Spencer Tracy, & Elvis Presley.
Robin Williams ... One of the world's funniest men in television, film & stand-up comedy suffers from ADHD (Attention Deficit Disorder). As much as 5 percent of the population worldwide suffers from this energetic, lively, inattention-causing ailment. Will Smith, Michael Jordan & Jim Carrey are also known sufferers.
Muhammad Ali ... This famous world-champion boxer once known as Cassius Clay fought the "Rumble in the Jungle" & the infamous 1975 bout "Thrilla in the Manilla" against Joe Frazier. Seven years after his thrilling victory, he contracted Parkinson's disease. The ailment attacks the central nervous system, which controls balance, coordination, & body movement.
Ferdinand Marcos ... In 1967, the once popular leader of the Philippines had snail fever, or schistosomiasis, which is transmitted by freshwater snails that harbor the parasite. He told a doctor that he would name an archipelogo in the Philippines after him for helping rid the leader of the disease.
Carrie Fisher ... Princess Leia's toughest battle wasn't against Jabba the Hut but in battling bipolar disorder. A doctor 1st diagnosed her with manic-depression when she was 24 years old. She went for years before seeking treatment. Other famous people with bipolar disorder include Phil Spector, DMX, Sylvia Plath, Axl Rose, & Virginia Woolf.
Random Odd Inventions:
Toothpick Grand Piano ... Popular Science in 1940 reported that a two-inch-square grand piano had been constructed. It was so small it could be played with a toothpick.
The Two-Handles Self-Pouring Teapot ... Built in 1886, this invention was quite the catch. One press of the lid & an entire teacup was filled.
Tiny Glasses ... These glasses strapped to a band worn around the head were so they were smaller than dimes. In 1936, they were meant to shield the eyes from glare while driving.
Mechanical "Willie" ... He was a laboratory robot built in 1934 that could be quite the servant. Westinghouse claimed Willie could salute, raise flags, sit, stand, & bow via voice command.
Mechanical Page-Turner ... The 1st such invention was built in 1890 & is now on display at the British Library. More than 100 years later, an MIT student built another version. They're still not available at Wal-Mart.
Useless Patents:
Two-Handed Gloves ... Perfectly weird patent for hand-holding lovers.
Sports Jersey Chair ... U.S. Patent No. 6637447 should go well with those who manufacture & sell. It's simply a chair made out of sports jerseys.
The Love Box ... U.S. Patent No. 4194629 is a simple box with the word "love" carved into the outside & inside. Unfortunately, it's not very attractive.
MRI Scanner ... In 1971, Dr. Raymond needed an indomitable name for the huge, complicated machine they had been working on for several years. Not only did their invention, the MRIC )"magnetic resonance imager") scanner allow for early cancer defection, it provided a window into the functioning of the body as a whole. Unfortunately, when Damadian first announced in 1971 that he was building such a machine, he opened himself to years of forment & ridicule, as scientists said his ideas were wild.
Computer Mouse ... It's the name of a rodent & a device most people use to move their cursor around their computer screen. Douglass Engelbart used a chunky square box as the 1st mouse in 1968. He & his coworkers called it a mouse because of its long tail of a cord. He got the idea for the function of the mouse from the way he thought people were meant to utilize their hands to control writing instruments. If told 18 years for Engelbart to develop that simple vision into a reality. Computers have advanced at such a fast rate that no mouse was used in the writing of this book.
A Virus Invention That Affects Trusts Issues: Matthew Shaer said, A security expert at McAfee told the author that the best way to avoid getting viruses is to read the subject line of incoming messages. If there is any question at all as to the veracity of the message, check with the person before opening it. Hope Roobface doesn't damage that mutual trust, but also hope that people are a little more aware of the kind of malware that circulates through many social networks.
Social networking, as Shaer points out, is like candy to hackers. Facebook posted a short item on the site somewhere, but the majority of friends & coworkers hadn't the slightest idea what was going on & could easily have had their computers infected.
Shaer writes for the Christian Science Monitor, which after 100 years switched from a daily newspaper to magazine format.
Random Weird Jobs:
Professional Wrestler ... It's among the kinds of jobs you can find when surfing the Internet. MySpace has listings for pro wrestlers at $90/hour.
Bollywood Extra ... It's said that foreign tourists visiting Mumbai, India, are often asked to be extras in street scenes being filmed for Bollywood pictures.
Flavor Chemist ... Create natural & artifical flavors in a laboratory. Work for more than 10 years at it & you're in the $150,00 range.
Island Caretaker ... You can find the listing for this job, billed as the "Best Job in the World," at Island reejob. The caretaker of the islands of the Great Barrier Reet has a fantasy job description: write a blog while living in paradise. The job was easily filled.
Celebrity Personal Assistant ... There are many types of assistants, from bag carriers to tea markers & those who run home & private offices. In 2008, Jennifer Lopez was said to have two assistant, while Mariah Carey had an entourage of none. Some celebrity PS's have moved on to run entire companies.
Golf Ball Driver ... Brett Parker is a salvage diver in Dallas, Texas. He finds, an average an average of 3,300 golf balls each day & has made as made as $100,00 in one year.
Getting Paid For Creativity ... Being a creative writer & story board artist meant coming up with funny, fresh ideas. Time is spent playing video games because bosses nurtured creativity by allowing mints freedom to roam.
Some made the Motown Show, The Rescue Swing Cat Blues, & a host of other shows, including one about bugs called Sting that the president of the Golden Nugget & others did't like for some reason.
Random Trivia:
The Beat Generation ... In the 1950's & 1960's a group of American writers known as the Beats, including Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, Gregory Corso, & William S. Burroughs, live abroad in Mexico, Africa, & France. Those who lived in Paris stayed in a seedy hotel that's since been called the "Beat Hotel."
The Harlem of Paris ... Many African Americans lived in Paris in the 1920's in the district called Mont Martre. The name derives from the hill that is the districts most prominent feature. Famous Painters who worked in the district include Salvador Dali, Amedeo Madigliani, Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, & Claude Monet.
Random Python Tales:
A Love Story ... A 7-year-old-boy & a 16-foot-long-snake in Cambodia are reported to have a special bond & have been sleeping together since the boy was an infant in a cradle.
Taser That Snake! ... WPXI news reported that police were called to a scene in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, where a man had his hand caught in the mouth of an albino python. Officers used a Taser on the snake to get it to let go.
Two Heads Are Better Than One ... A two-headed-carpet python born in Kansas & shown to the public at the World Aquarium in St. Louis in 2007 is expected to live for 25 years & grow up to be 12 feet long.
I was sent a complimentary copy of this book for review by VIVA Editions.
Acknowledgements: Ms. Knight called Nick a spider shaman & provided him opportunity.
Historian Mick Belardes (author) turned into a TV/online journalist overnight after blogging his way to success. His articles & essays have since appeared on the homepage of CNN & other news sites across America. The founding editor of Face News, an online news & nonfiction site. Nick is also the author of the 1st literary novel on Twitter & Small Places. He lives in Bakersfield, CA.
The Tuesdays are a faraway group of writers in Fresno, California.
CSU Bakersfield continues to be the library that Nick loves. Its books inspire, People are like that too (who understand the art of promotion).
This is an interesting book, there are some things as a Christian I will not comment on.
Random Remedies:
(I would recommend that you contact your professional doctor before attempting any of these remedies. Sharing for information purposes.)
Nosebleed ... Run something cold down the back of your neck. Sudden chills can cause blood vessels to contract.
Headache ... Draw blood to your feet by soaking them in hot water. Add some mustard powder for exceptional purposes.
Decongestant ... The University of Nebraska found that traditional homemade chicken soup (not from a packet)contains the amino acid cysteine, which is a decongestant.
Obesity ... Tumeric, which is found in curry, has many medical uses & helps prevent obesity in lab rats.
Coughing ... Try a nice bar of chocolate. Theobromine in cocoa suppresses sensory nerves.
Insect Bites ... Dab on toothpaste to fight itching &swelling.
Bruises ... Vinegar heals bruises. Soak cotton & apply.
Cancer ... In 2008, it was announced that medical experts in the U.S. are now studying the ancient Chinese remedy of potentially deadly toad venom fro cancer patients. Often cancer patients try blend of Western & Chinese remedies to fight tumors.
Sore Throat ... Manuka honey from New Zealand can destroy over 250 bacteria strains. It can help heal burns too. Add some lemon.
Cellulite ... Mix a little olive oil with warm coffee grounds. Spread on twice a week. Cover with cling wrap for several minutes. The caffeine helps circulation.
Stroke ...Consider acupuncture to help you in your recovery. Millions of patients each year do so in China. Could they all be wrong? Get in harmony with yourself.
Sniffles ... Warm feet in hot water. Soak pair of thin socks in cold water. Wring out & wear. Add thick, dry socks & put feet up (go to bed). Boosts circulation, which can help with the sniffles.
Multifetal Pregancies ... The incidence of twins has dramatically increased in the United States since the 1970's, to epidemic proportions.
Curios Phobias:
Telephonophobia ... Fear of cell phones & other communication devices.
Nomophobia ... Fear of being out of cell phone range.
Ideophobia ... Fear of ideas.
Phobia ... Fear of long words. (No, really).
Geliophobia ... Fear of laughter.
Dextrophobia ... Fear of objects on the right side of your body.
Chrometophobia ... Fear of making money.
Euphobia ... Fear of good news.
Caligynephobia .. Fear of beautiful women (but I call myself healthy looking vs beautiful).
Random Famous Sick People:
Florence Nightingale ... She nursed 1000's during the Crimean War. After the War she became bedridden with a psychoneurosis. She lived to 90, yet constantly believed she only had months to live.
Lou Gehrig ... New York Yankees first baseman who contracted amyotrophilic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, in the 1930's. He was a reluctant spokesperson for what became known to many as Lou Gehrig's disease.
Halle Berry ... The Hollywood Star suffers from Type 2 diabetes. Slightly overweight in school but otherwise healthy, the actress was once unconscious for a week because of her illness. Other celebrities with diabetes include Tommy Lee, Mae West, Spencer Tracy, & Elvis Presley.
Robin Williams ... One of the world's funniest men in television, film & stand-up comedy suffers from ADHD (Attention Deficit Disorder). As much as 5 percent of the population worldwide suffers from this energetic, lively, inattention-causing ailment. Will Smith, Michael Jordan & Jim Carrey are also known sufferers.
Muhammad Ali ... This famous world-champion boxer once known as Cassius Clay fought the "Rumble in the Jungle" & the infamous 1975 bout "Thrilla in the Manilla" against Joe Frazier. Seven years after his thrilling victory, he contracted Parkinson's disease. The ailment attacks the central nervous system, which controls balance, coordination, & body movement.
Ferdinand Marcos ... In 1967, the once popular leader of the Philippines had snail fever, or schistosomiasis, which is transmitted by freshwater snails that harbor the parasite. He told a doctor that he would name an archipelogo in the Philippines after him for helping rid the leader of the disease.
Carrie Fisher ... Princess Leia's toughest battle wasn't against Jabba the Hut but in battling bipolar disorder. A doctor 1st diagnosed her with manic-depression when she was 24 years old. She went for years before seeking treatment. Other famous people with bipolar disorder include Phil Spector, DMX, Sylvia Plath, Axl Rose, & Virginia Woolf.
Random Odd Inventions:
Toothpick Grand Piano ... Popular Science in 1940 reported that a two-inch-square grand piano had been constructed. It was so small it could be played with a toothpick.
The Two-Handles Self-Pouring Teapot ... Built in 1886, this invention was quite the catch. One press of the lid & an entire teacup was filled.
Tiny Glasses ... These glasses strapped to a band worn around the head were so they were smaller than dimes. In 1936, they were meant to shield the eyes from glare while driving.
Mechanical "Willie" ... He was a laboratory robot built in 1934 that could be quite the servant. Westinghouse claimed Willie could salute, raise flags, sit, stand, & bow via voice command.
Mechanical Page-Turner ... The 1st such invention was built in 1890 & is now on display at the British Library. More than 100 years later, an MIT student built another version. They're still not available at Wal-Mart.
Useless Patents:
Two-Handed Gloves ... Perfectly weird patent for hand-holding lovers.
Sports Jersey Chair ... U.S. Patent No. 6637447 should go well with those who manufacture & sell. It's simply a chair made out of sports jerseys.
The Love Box ... U.S. Patent No. 4194629 is a simple box with the word "love" carved into the outside & inside. Unfortunately, it's not very attractive.
MRI Scanner ... In 1971, Dr. Raymond needed an indomitable name for the huge, complicated machine they had been working on for several years. Not only did their invention, the MRIC )"magnetic resonance imager") scanner allow for early cancer defection, it provided a window into the functioning of the body as a whole. Unfortunately, when Damadian first announced in 1971 that he was building such a machine, he opened himself to years of forment & ridicule, as scientists said his ideas were wild.
Computer Mouse ... It's the name of a rodent & a device most people use to move their cursor around their computer screen. Douglass Engelbart used a chunky square box as the 1st mouse in 1968. He & his coworkers called it a mouse because of its long tail of a cord. He got the idea for the function of the mouse from the way he thought people were meant to utilize their hands to control writing instruments. If told 18 years for Engelbart to develop that simple vision into a reality. Computers have advanced at such a fast rate that no mouse was used in the writing of this book.
A Virus Invention That Affects Trusts Issues: Matthew Shaer said, A security expert at McAfee told the author that the best way to avoid getting viruses is to read the subject line of incoming messages. If there is any question at all as to the veracity of the message, check with the person before opening it. Hope Roobface doesn't damage that mutual trust, but also hope that people are a little more aware of the kind of malware that circulates through many social networks.
Social networking, as Shaer points out, is like candy to hackers. Facebook posted a short item on the site somewhere, but the majority of friends & coworkers hadn't the slightest idea what was going on & could easily have had their computers infected.
Shaer writes for the Christian Science Monitor, which after 100 years switched from a daily newspaper to magazine format.
Random Weird Jobs:
Professional Wrestler ... It's among the kinds of jobs you can find when surfing the Internet. MySpace has listings for pro wrestlers at $90/hour.
Bollywood Extra ... It's said that foreign tourists visiting Mumbai, India, are often asked to be extras in street scenes being filmed for Bollywood pictures.
Flavor Chemist ... Create natural & artifical flavors in a laboratory. Work for more than 10 years at it & you're in the $150,00 range.
Island Caretaker ... You can find the listing for this job, billed as the "Best Job in the World," at Island reejob. The caretaker of the islands of the Great Barrier Reet has a fantasy job description: write a blog while living in paradise. The job was easily filled.
Celebrity Personal Assistant ... There are many types of assistants, from bag carriers to tea markers & those who run home & private offices. In 2008, Jennifer Lopez was said to have two assistant, while Mariah Carey had an entourage of none. Some celebrity PS's have moved on to run entire companies.
Golf Ball Driver ... Brett Parker is a salvage diver in Dallas, Texas. He finds, an average an average of 3,300 golf balls each day & has made as made as $100,00 in one year.
Getting Paid For Creativity ... Being a creative writer & story board artist meant coming up with funny, fresh ideas. Time is spent playing video games because bosses nurtured creativity by allowing mints freedom to roam.
Some made the Motown Show, The Rescue Swing Cat Blues, & a host of other shows, including one about bugs called Sting that the president of the Golden Nugget & others did't like for some reason.
Random Trivia:
The Beat Generation ... In the 1950's & 1960's a group of American writers known as the Beats, including Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, Gregory Corso, & William S. Burroughs, live abroad in Mexico, Africa, & France. Those who lived in Paris stayed in a seedy hotel that's since been called the "Beat Hotel."
The Harlem of Paris ... Many African Americans lived in Paris in the 1920's in the district called Mont Martre. The name derives from the hill that is the districts most prominent feature. Famous Painters who worked in the district include Salvador Dali, Amedeo Madigliani, Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, & Claude Monet.
Random Python Tales:
A Love Story ... A 7-year-old-boy & a 16-foot-long-snake in Cambodia are reported to have a special bond & have been sleeping together since the boy was an infant in a cradle.
Taser That Snake! ... WPXI news reported that police were called to a scene in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, where a man had his hand caught in the mouth of an albino python. Officers used a Taser on the snake to get it to let go.
Two Heads Are Better Than One ... A two-headed-carpet python born in Kansas & shown to the public at the World Aquarium in St. Louis in 2007 is expected to live for 25 years & grow up to be 12 feet long.
I was sent a complimentary copy of this book for review by VIVA Editions.
Acknowledgements: Ms. Knight called Nick a spider shaman & provided him opportunity.
Historian Mick Belardes (author) turned into a TV/online journalist overnight after blogging his way to success. His articles & essays have since appeared on the homepage of CNN & other news sites across America. The founding editor of Face News, an online news & nonfiction site. Nick is also the author of the 1st literary novel on Twitter & Small Places. He lives in Bakersfield, CA.
The Tuesdays are a faraway group of writers in Fresno, California.
CSU Bakersfield continues to be the library that Nick loves. Its books inspire, People are like that too (who understand the art of promotion).
Saturday, June 14, 2014
Live Honorable Lives ... 6/15/2014 Sunday School Lesson Curriculum
Haggai 2 . I Peter 1 . Isaiah 35 . Deuteronomy 28 . II Corinthians 6 . Sunday School Lesson Curriculum . Happy Father's Day . Romans 12 . I Samuel 15 . Leviticus 6 . Matthew 15 . Isaiah 29 . Psalm/Tehillim 51 . James 5 . II Chronicles 7:14
The Sunday School Lesson is shared from Haggai 2:10-19 (Devotional Reading: I Peter 1:13-21; Background Scripture: Haggai 2:10-19) for 6/15/2014, which is also Father's Day.
First, let me share that 6/8/2014 - last Sunday, I had to teach Sunday School at Church, for my teacher was late coming & I passed out - fainted (hit the floor backward) while teaching Sunday School - I am so amazed how it happened ... possibly the spirit could have knocked me down & I did not get hurt .............. but I did go on a 7 day fast & I have an overactive thyroid & I do not think the way I fasted was good - but Elohim/Adonai kept me. Thank God for those at Church that did come to my aid.
Acts 2:29, 30 ... King David, was a prophet .... Acts 2:15 'fasting' ........... Ezra 8:21-23 'fasting & praying'
Haggai 2:10-19 .... Haggai's Message Of Promise, Set In Context Of God's Unmerited Favour .... 2nd year of Darius, 9th month, 24th day: December 18, 520 B.C.
Monday - June 9, 2014 - A Highway Called the Holy Way - Isaiah 35
Tuesday - June 10, 2014 - Established as God's Holy People - Deuteronomy 28:1-9
Wednesday - June 11, 2014 - You Shall Be Holy - I Peter 1:13-21
Thursday - June 12, 2014 - You Have Been Born Anew - I Peter 1:22-23
Friday - June 13, 2014 - You Are God's People - I Peter 2:4-10
Saturday - June 14, 2014 - You Are the Temple of God - II Corinthians 6:14-7:1
Sunday - June 15, 2014 - The Hope for God's Blessing - Haggai 2:10-19
Reference on Haggai used/taken from: Zondervan Bible Commentary
The Sunday School Lesson is shared from Haggai 2:10-19 (Devotional Reading: I Peter 1:13-21; Background Scripture: Haggai 2:10-19) for 6/15/2014, which is also Father's Day.
First, let me share that 6/8/2014 - last Sunday, I had to teach Sunday School at Church, for my teacher was late coming & I passed out - fainted (hit the floor backward) while teaching Sunday School - I am so amazed how it happened ... possibly the spirit could have knocked me down & I did not get hurt .............. but I did go on a 7 day fast & I have an overactive thyroid & I do not think the way I fasted was good - but Elohim/Adonai kept me. Thank God for those at Church that did come to my aid.
Acts 2:29, 30 ... King David, was a prophet .... Acts 2:15 'fasting' ........... Ezra 8:21-23 'fasting & praying'
Haggai 2:10-19 .... Haggai's Message Of Promise, Set In Context Of God's Unmerited Favour .... 2nd year of Darius, 9th month, 24th day: December 18, 520 B.C.
Monday - June 9, 2014 - A Highway Called the Holy Way - Isaiah 35
Tuesday - June 10, 2014 - Established as God's Holy People - Deuteronomy 28:1-9
Wednesday - June 11, 2014 - You Shall Be Holy - I Peter 1:13-21
Thursday - June 12, 2014 - You Have Been Born Anew - I Peter 1:22-23
Friday - June 13, 2014 - You Are God's People - I Peter 2:4-10
Saturday - June 14, 2014 - You Are the Temple of God - II Corinthians 6:14-7:1
Sunday - June 15, 2014 - The Hope for God's Blessing - Haggai 2:10-19
Reference on Haggai used/taken from: Zondervan Bible Commentary
Friday, June 13, 2014
Honorable Intentions: Book Review
Book Review . Memorial . Military . Law Enforcement . Vietnam . Honorable Intentions . American Warrior . Russell Jones . Flag Day - June 14, 2014
This book was dedicated to the memory of brave men who served with honor.
Mr. Robert Jones via Amazon.com sent me a complimentary copy for review.
The opinions expressed in this book are the author's & don't reflect the position of, nor the endorsement by any of the aforementioned associations, their members, officers, chapters or boards.
Some events aren't in chronological order in this book & some have been condensed.
The reader is caution for the language in the book - has gritty language peppers military & law enforcement environments. In some passages he removed the profanity. (But I did not include profanity in my review).
Mr. Jones deemed it prudent to protect identities, in this book.
This his book was dedicated to the memory of brave men who served with honor.
He began to think back to his wedding reception & the last talk he had with Pastor Bishop. Barely a week after graduation from flight school, Susan Cadloni & he were married in Los Gatos at Calvary Baptist Church. She was his best friend, & he knew she'd make a wonderful wife & mother. They had discussed whether they should get married before or after, Vietnam, & they decided to get married before. after the wedding ceremony, they held a reception in the Church gymnasium. Knowing he was off to Vietnam, everyone had a word of support for him.
They told him 'we'll be praying for you.'
They encouraged him 'they had faith he was doing the right thing. God bless you, &, remember, to God be the glory.'
Pastor bishop managed to get a few words in with him before he left the reception.
"Now don't forget your Lord Russ. Keep up with your Bible studies & attend Church. They expected him to be a witness for HIM while he was serving our country. They would be praying for him & asking God to bless him with a safe return."
He asked 'Doesn't God already know what's in store for me?
Pastor bishop gently placed his left hand on his shoulder, & with a soft smile & a twinkle in his eye, simply, "Yes."
It's predestined, already written in the BOOK.
After completing high school in 1964, he majored in administration of justice for two years at West Valley College in Campbell, CA. Impatient to be out of his parents' home & on his own he transferred for his third year to John Brown University, a reputable Christian University, in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. He wasn't ready for the rigors of a university, & a few of the courses in administration of justice from West Valley weren't transferable into any program at John Brown. He was considered a sophomore while in his third year of college. At twenty years of age, he found himself ready to be drafted into military service.
The navy & air force needed a four-year degree to get into flight school, & neither of their programs for MP seemed attractive. While in the army recruiter's office, he happened to notice a poster on the wall promoting their helicopter pilot program.
He asked "Does the army require a four-year degree for flight school?"
No, sir. Only two years of college is required. Interested in flying?
He was already writing an appointment slip for him. They test tomorrow at 1330.
March 7 was turning into a long & boring day as Reid & he flew Colonel Kroesen to various LZs in the Que Son Valley. They finally landed at LZ West & shut down. His crew sat around playing cribbage, & waited while the Colonel conducted his business in the battalion tactical operations center (B-TOC).
He opened some C rations, ate peaches & pound cake, & then walked around among the soliders who had just returned or were getting ready to move out on patrol. Their body language showed bravery, but their haunting eyes & faces displaced a common denominator of loneliness bewilderment, & fear. ... All soliders - service personnel should be on our Church's prayer listing. .... The day was hot. He looked at his watch & saw it was only 1420. The day was dragging.
This time a solider was standing, marking the spot for them to land. Perfect. Right out of training manual. As he sat down the chopper, the solider in front ran off to the left where others were ready to load the wounded. He noticed two body bags lying off to the side.
It wasn't like in the movies. For a moment, it all seemed to be happening in slow motion.
He said 'Jesus, what ...?' A shock wave slammed against his body, &, instantaneously small holes appeared across his windshield. Then it felt like someone had thrown gravel at his helmet & chicken plate. His right leg jumped as he took several hits around the knee.
He had access to an airplane, & they'd frequently fly to South Lake Tahoe for a day or two.
On workdays, he arrived at the police station a half hour early & dressed in the locker room. He prepare for battle every morning. Before heading to briefing, he stopped in front of a full-length mirror & he would admire himself.
Back in CA, he continued working as a forensic consultant.
Those in the program whose background did indicate a substance abuse showed characteristics of someone with underlying psychological issues or conditions. Whether the fault of private health insurance or lack of government programs, they were falling through the cracks of the mental health care system. It was clear that some of the court-referred clients were self-medicating, & they needed professional help above & beyond what could be provided in any thirteen-week court-mandated group program.
He was reminded of the hazards associated with untreated, self-medicating mentally disturbed individuals on an afternoon he attended the San Jose North Rotary Club. Pat Dwyer, a Rotary member who had been one of the sergeants, looked distraught, as he came up to him before the meeting started.
"Did you hear the news? Two officers are 'down.' ..." One's DOA. The other one is in surgery.
He muddled through his talk to the Rotarians & then rushed over to the hospital to join the concerned crowd of police officers. He learned from them that Simpson had been called to a donut shop with a mentally disturbed homeless man.
During a tour of duty with the marines, his son Robert "Joey" Jones was sent to the army jump school at Fort Benning, Georgia. Upon his discharge from the military, he entered competition skydiving, eventually earning 5 world championships & 14 national championships. He has set several & has held the title of all-around champion of combined formation skydiving 3 times. Today, he contracts for specialized military sky-diving training. His clinics have included the US Naval Special Warfare Development Group, along with Belgium, British, Canadian & Danish Special forces. He also contracts with several national skydiving competition teams, which he has coached to numerous championships. He & his wife Lena, a gold-medal winner with the Swedish women's skydiving team reside in Empuriabrava, Spain.
Russell Jones (author), is an ocean sailor, combat helicopter pilot, police officer, & intelligence operative. Russell has experienced a life of adventure, risks, & struggles against man, machine, & nature. He holds a Bachelor & Master degrees from the University of San Francisco. State & federal courts have recognized him as an expert in the psychological & physiological effects. He is frequently on TV & talk radio, & he is often a guest speaker at Colleges, Universities, & Community Service Organizations across the nation.
This book was dedicated to the memory of brave men who served with honor.
Mr. Robert Jones via Amazon.com sent me a complimentary copy for review.
The opinions expressed in this book are the author's & don't reflect the position of, nor the endorsement by any of the aforementioned associations, their members, officers, chapters or boards.
Some events aren't in chronological order in this book & some have been condensed.
The reader is caution for the language in the book - has gritty language peppers military & law enforcement environments. In some passages he removed the profanity. (But I did not include profanity in my review).
Mr. Jones deemed it prudent to protect identities, in this book.
This his book was dedicated to the memory of brave men who served with honor.
He began to think back to his wedding reception & the last talk he had with Pastor Bishop. Barely a week after graduation from flight school, Susan Cadloni & he were married in Los Gatos at Calvary Baptist Church. She was his best friend, & he knew she'd make a wonderful wife & mother. They had discussed whether they should get married before or after, Vietnam, & they decided to get married before. after the wedding ceremony, they held a reception in the Church gymnasium. Knowing he was off to Vietnam, everyone had a word of support for him.
They told him 'we'll be praying for you.'
They encouraged him 'they had faith he was doing the right thing. God bless you, &, remember, to God be the glory.'
Pastor bishop managed to get a few words in with him before he left the reception.
"Now don't forget your Lord Russ. Keep up with your Bible studies & attend Church. They expected him to be a witness for HIM while he was serving our country. They would be praying for him & asking God to bless him with a safe return."
He asked 'Doesn't God already know what's in store for me?
Pastor bishop gently placed his left hand on his shoulder, & with a soft smile & a twinkle in his eye, simply, "Yes."
It's predestined, already written in the BOOK.
After completing high school in 1964, he majored in administration of justice for two years at West Valley College in Campbell, CA. Impatient to be out of his parents' home & on his own he transferred for his third year to John Brown University, a reputable Christian University, in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. He wasn't ready for the rigors of a university, & a few of the courses in administration of justice from West Valley weren't transferable into any program at John Brown. He was considered a sophomore while in his third year of college. At twenty years of age, he found himself ready to be drafted into military service.
The navy & air force needed a four-year degree to get into flight school, & neither of their programs for MP seemed attractive. While in the army recruiter's office, he happened to notice a poster on the wall promoting their helicopter pilot program.
He asked "Does the army require a four-year degree for flight school?"
No, sir. Only two years of college is required. Interested in flying?
He was already writing an appointment slip for him. They test tomorrow at 1330.
March 7 was turning into a long & boring day as Reid & he flew Colonel Kroesen to various LZs in the Que Son Valley. They finally landed at LZ West & shut down. His crew sat around playing cribbage, & waited while the Colonel conducted his business in the battalion tactical operations center (B-TOC).
He opened some C rations, ate peaches & pound cake, & then walked around among the soliders who had just returned or were getting ready to move out on patrol. Their body language showed bravery, but their haunting eyes & faces displaced a common denominator of loneliness bewilderment, & fear. ... All soliders - service personnel should be on our Church's prayer listing. .... The day was hot. He looked at his watch & saw it was only 1420. The day was dragging.
This time a solider was standing, marking the spot for them to land. Perfect. Right out of training manual. As he sat down the chopper, the solider in front ran off to the left where others were ready to load the wounded. He noticed two body bags lying off to the side.
It wasn't like in the movies. For a moment, it all seemed to be happening in slow motion.
He said 'Jesus, what ...?' A shock wave slammed against his body, &, instantaneously small holes appeared across his windshield. Then it felt like someone had thrown gravel at his helmet & chicken plate. His right leg jumped as he took several hits around the knee.
He had access to an airplane, & they'd frequently fly to South Lake Tahoe for a day or two.
On workdays, he arrived at the police station a half hour early & dressed in the locker room. He prepare for battle every morning. Before heading to briefing, he stopped in front of a full-length mirror & he would admire himself.
Back in CA, he continued working as a forensic consultant.
Those in the program whose background did indicate a substance abuse showed characteristics of someone with underlying psychological issues or conditions. Whether the fault of private health insurance or lack of government programs, they were falling through the cracks of the mental health care system. It was clear that some of the court-referred clients were self-medicating, & they needed professional help above & beyond what could be provided in any thirteen-week court-mandated group program.
He was reminded of the hazards associated with untreated, self-medicating mentally disturbed individuals on an afternoon he attended the San Jose North Rotary Club. Pat Dwyer, a Rotary member who had been one of the sergeants, looked distraught, as he came up to him before the meeting started.
"Did you hear the news? Two officers are 'down.' ..." One's DOA. The other one is in surgery.
He muddled through his talk to the Rotarians & then rushed over to the hospital to join the concerned crowd of police officers. He learned from them that Simpson had been called to a donut shop with a mentally disturbed homeless man.
During a tour of duty with the marines, his son Robert "Joey" Jones was sent to the army jump school at Fort Benning, Georgia. Upon his discharge from the military, he entered competition skydiving, eventually earning 5 world championships & 14 national championships. He has set several & has held the title of all-around champion of combined formation skydiving 3 times. Today, he contracts for specialized military sky-diving training. His clinics have included the US Naval Special Warfare Development Group, along with Belgium, British, Canadian & Danish Special forces. He also contracts with several national skydiving competition teams, which he has coached to numerous championships. He & his wife Lena, a gold-medal winner with the Swedish women's skydiving team reside in Empuriabrava, Spain.
Russell Jones (author), is an ocean sailor, combat helicopter pilot, police officer, & intelligence operative. Russell has experienced a life of adventure, risks, & struggles against man, machine, & nature. He holds a Bachelor & Master degrees from the University of San Francisco. State & federal courts have recognized him as an expert in the psychological & physiological effects. He is frequently on TV & talk radio, & he is often a guest speaker at Colleges, Universities, & Community Service Organizations across the nation.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)