Carpets or Peace makers?

If you ever showed the world your true self, life as you know it would change. Moments would never be the same, feelings would change. If we reacted and moved with our every thought, whim, and compulsion, the life we live would change. In general do not know what to do with the real side. Even those who control their whims and cumpulsion, but show there feelings, emotions and thoughts often leave others in their wake wondering what just happened. We as humans have learnt that all thoughts must be checked and controlled to all degrees. I am not saying that you should be allowed to spout every thought that pops in to your head but we seem to be discouraged to some degree in communication. We must always be kind, courteous and almost carpet like. When did we decide that as people perhaps even as christians that we must except all, because we must show the love of Christ. Even among ourselves, we scorn the one who stand up. Can we balance or walk the fine line between standing ground with love and just erring on the safe side and baring it with a smile. Does God require this or have we decided that as humans we cannot practice the art of fine communication without judgement?


"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God." - Matthew 5:9

Valentines Day!

For the single who wish to be couple - May cupids arrow shoot straight and true

For the couple who loves where they are - Cupid got you good enjoy it for all it's worth

For the single who is fine being single - May u be everyones valentine from your heart

For all those who are human - A simple I love you means more then money... - Frank Sinatra

What kind Lies?

"What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us." — Ralph Waldo Emerson, American essayist, philosopher and poet (1803-1882)

Feelings... nothing but feelings!

Ever felt like this?

2008 - the year of Jelly Beans

Ronald Reagan put it this way, "You can tell a lot about a fellow’s character by his way of eating jelly beans." - 40th U.S. president (b. 1911).

May I in 2008 eat only the good jelly beans!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

“There's more, much more, to Christmas then candlelight and cheer; It's the spirit of sweet friendship that brightens all year. It's thoughtfulness and kindness, It's hope reborn again, For peace, for understanding, And for goodwill to men!” - Unknown

MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!

GOD BLESS US EVERYONE!

Clean, Swear Free Comedy...

A Fearless Refuge

Proverbs 14:26 (Whole Chapter) He who fears the LORD has a secure fortress, and for his children it will be a refuge.

Traitors

Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt - William Shakespeare

Follow up on God, Decor and History

In regards to the last post I wanted to make it clear that it is simply an observation that people turn to religion in times of pain and suffering. Through out the history religion has been such large part of everyday life for so many and though they may find comfort in their current beliefs, whichever that may be. I still believe that there is only one God. His name his Jesus Christ, Jehovah, the Son of God, born of a woman named Mary. Matthew 1:18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. God with us, the Almighty, the Everlasting Father, the great I am. The beginning and the end. If you have seen me you have seen the Father, John 14:9"Jesus said unto him, "Have I been so long a time with you, and yet hast thou not known Me, Philip? He that hath seen Me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then,`Show us the Father'?". All these three are one. Not open for debate. Search the scriptures and see for yourself. Isaiah 28:10 For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept, line upon line, line upon line, here a little and there a little."

Base your knowledge on the whole book not just a segment.

God, Decor, History and Affect

Recently we have been studying the history of the church at our local congregation and I have found it quite interesting. I have also been taking a course in interior design in which we are currently learning interiors past and present. Now in anyone's mind you would say, so what does that have to do with church history, and with good cause. When studying the designs and decor of the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans and the people of the Middle Ages, you will find that they choose certain looks based on the things around them, things that matter or are significant. Which in those days tended to be things from the earth and the gods. Much of the architecture, sculptures, and furniture portray animals, plants and deity. Even as you follow it through the ages from the Egyptians to the Middle Ages you find that it appears to become more centered around their religious movement at the time, which became more prominent. The Egyptians were very superstitious in their offering of sacrifices, living in fear of angering the many gods and wearing of amulets for protection from spirits. As time progressed we turned to a more spiritualistic aspect in the sense that the Roman Catholic church came along and changed they way religion was viewed. As least during the Middle Ages, life was harshly controlled by those who reigned. It was a time of dependency, very dismal, and you can see that in the decor. Many of the great religious portraits and paintings were done in this time of great dependency on the church to get them through the hard times these people faced. As I sat in class and thought of these things, I then thought of the history of the church and realized that you can never take religion from life. You can never remove God from from the goings of life. I recently saw this book in Chapters, and I have unfortunately forgotten the name and would love to read but, it talks of how one particular scientist has discovered that contrary to popular belief we are hard wired for spiritualism by God. Everything that we have is being affected by the spiritual beliefs that we as individuals or society hold. You cannot remove it, so how do you change it? How important is the beliefs and feelings that we should hold so near and dear to our hearts? What can be more important than a belief so great that can effect all that we have and will remain for those behind us? Documented in time and design for all.

This thing we call Life

This thing we call life, taken so for granted yet the biggest part of who we are. It determines our emotions at times, our hopes and dreams at times,and causes us to believe that it shapes our future. Life is not who we are but something we must participate in. A calling for all who breath, who dare, a challenge for those who wish to maximize it's full potential. Life is the potential to be great, to be wise, to gain credibility. To say when you died, if you could write your own eulogy, that life was full. Full of great achievements, losses and gains, love, fun and giving. So say that you were loyal, honorable, trustworthy, and had a heart of gold. Life, the biggest part of who we are, used to our advantage, to make us the better people we should be.

Appreciate

Reading is like opera, you have to understand it to appreciate it. You understand it you enjoy it.

Lost and Found

I lost my heart and found it, I lost my desires and found them. I lost my love and found it. I lost my will to live and found it. For in the finding the better the gained. In relationships I have gained love, in knowledge I have gained desire, and in laughter I have gained life. I have reason to live, desire, and love. Live, Love and Laugh.

Moving...

To move and be moved...

Think about that for a second.... What does that mean? Is it about moving houses, moving locations, moving physically? I guess that you could say that they are all true. Moving is changing locations, whether constantly or progressively, but none the less your current location is no longer acceptable. You move forward, backward, or even sideways. 95% of the time moving is good, work but still good. The changing of your current circumstances to something better, bigger, more fruitful, prosperous, and last but not least not frozen in time. Frozen in the old ways of thinking, and acting. New knowledge, gained knowledge is always great knowledge. What you do with it decides if you are moving or frozen. The ice age is past, why should we maintain that status of cold desolation and ignorance. Seeking greater heights, new growth and moving forward. To move and be moved... move houses, move locations, move physically, move toward to being all that you can be.

What's it to you..

mo·ment (mō'mənt)n.
1.A brief, indefinite interval of time.
2. A specific point in time, especially the present time: He is not here at the moment.
3. A particular period of importance, influence, or significance in a series of events or developments: a great moment in history; waiting for her big moment.
4. Outstanding significance or value; importance: a discovery of great moment.
5. A brief period of time that is characterized by a quality, such as excellence, suitability, or distinction: a lackluster performance that nevertheless had its moments.

Hillsong - How Great is Our God

Sometimes....

Sometimes, love is, walking away....
Sometimes, saying what is bad is better...
Sometimes, what feels best is the worst...
Sometimes, what never comes is already here...
Sometimes you win by losing...

Sometimes, is never a guarantee.

Just for Rachel

Rachel, this dear diary moment is for you...so please enjoy!

Dear Diary,
With all that has been going on recently I am feeling a little overwhelmed. I wrote a little about it on my last post but thought that I would you give you a detailed and updated version of it all. I recently started a new job that although challenging (which is exactly what I want) there is so much to know/memorize that I feel filled to the brim. It is extremely cool between learning about MMBTU, flow schedules for natural gas, deal confirmations, and pipeline names. Plus with this being officially my third day at the new job, I also start night classes for Interior Design (my lifelong dream) on September 11th. With these two things going on and more from life, period, I am worrying and stressing just a little. I know I am whining a little...LOL! But I am done now. On to good things. I will try to keep you updated on how school is going and all that I am learning, though I do question if I can fit anymore in this poor little pea brain. I just returned from vacation. Beaches, sand, daydreaming and shopping. What more could a girl ask for except maybe a little more money to do more shopping. Just Kidding, although... more money is always nice. Anyway I better get to bed, big day tomorrow being Friday and all. Night.

The Biggest Thought Ever

So recently I have been doing a lot of thinking, worrying and stressing. I know, worrying only ruins today and helps nothing tomorrow. But that said, the greatest misunderstandings are usually the greatest revelations, especially when it comes to the intricacies and working of God. My theory is that the things you do not understand today because the coolest things that seem so simple and enlightening. I have yet to feel the feel the enlightenment but as the song says, "He is an on time God". For now I simply go day to day, one step at a time, knowing that it all has to work out.

Love You all,