Sustainability

When it comes to this Earth, what was God’s plan to keep it vital?

Are we good stewards (God has made us accountable for the care and preservation of the earth and the wise use of its resources and we should avoid complacency and excessive consumption, using only what is necessary) of Earth?

While we are entrusted with the earth and all that is on it, we do not own it.

We are only its caretaker and in the end will be held accountable for how well we treat the planet and its inhabitants.

As we exercise dominion over the created Earth, we do it knowing that we mirror God.

We are not the originals, but the images, and our duty is to use the original—God—as our pattern, not ourselves.

Therefore, God’s use of the words subdue and dominion in Genesis chapter 1 do not give us permission to run roughshod over any part of His creation.

Quite the opposite. We are to act as if we ourselves had the same relationship of love with creation that God does.

Subduing the earth includes harnessing its various resources as well as protecting them.

Dominion over all living creatures is not a license to abuse them, but a contract from God to care for them.

Today we have become especially aware of how pursuit of human self-interest threatens the natural environment.

Remembering that the air, water, land, plants, and animals are good (Gen. 1:4-31) reminds us that we are meant to sustain and preserve the environment.

Our work can either preserve or destroy the clean air, water and land, the biodiversity, the ecosystems and biomes, and even the climate with which God has blessed His creation. Dominion is not the authority to work against God’s creation, but the ability to work for it.

Good stewardship propels us forward, but bad stewardship stymies growth and can lead to our Earth’s destruction.

Baby Got Back (Sir Mix A Lot)

Anthony L. Ray, (born August 12, 1963), better known by his stage name Sir Mix-a-Lot or his CB handle Prime Minista, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer.

He is best known for his 1992 hit song “Baby Got Back“, which peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

Are We Living On Borrowed Time

We use that phrase a lot, living on borrowed time.

And what we mean by that is somebody is alive who should be dead.

By all accounts, and if things were sort of normal and the way they should be, those people would be dead.

But they’re alive and that’s what we say that they are living on borrowed time.

Parenting 101

Your children learn from you.
You’re nice, they are nice.
You’re nasty, they are too.
You’re happy, they are happy.
You’re sad, they are sad.
Your kids copy you, this is not
genetic – its learned.
They’re taught by you.
Think about it.
Be a better person to create better people……
It starts with You.

Attracting Money

The Law of Attraction is the relationship between your thoughts and how they create your reality.

The Law of Attraction is real and its at work all the time all around us.

It is as real as any other universal law, like the Law of gravity.

Same like gravity, it works regardless of whether you believe in it or not.

In case you want a proof of the Law of Attraction, you must start becoming more observant and conscious of your life.

You first need to realize why you attract what you are and then make the necessary changes to move forward.

Your life will never be different if you don’t change the way you see things, yourself, and your surroundings.

You have to develop the emotions, feelings, and thoughts that actually align with your desires.

Stay positive and refuse to surround yourself with negativity.

Stop worrying — PERIOD.

Create a productive money mindset.

Make an honest assessment of your current money state.

Spend in alignment with your values.

Attracting what you want isn’t enough; you also need to take action.

If you can manage your mind, you can control your life.

Decide What You’ll Manifest Today And Universe Will Make It a Reality! 💫…

#AbrahamHicks

Human Race 🙏 God Help Us All

When Black boys are born
We mothers kiss their faces
Twirl our fingers in their curls
Put them in carriers on our chest
Show them to the world
Our tiny Black princes

And when they start school
As early as 3
We mothers
Place huge back packs on their backs
And we slowly fill them with bricks
Etched with tools
Tattooed with truths
Hoping to save them

Don’t talk back
Don’t get angry
Say yes ma’am
Say no sir
Don’t fight
Even if they hit you first
Especially if they are white
Do your best
Better than best
Be still
Worker hardest
BRICK

they get a little older
And we add more

Keep your hands out of your pockets
Don’t look them in the eye
Don’t challenge
Don’t put your manhood before your life
Just get home safe
Don’t walk alone
Don’t walk with too many boys
Don’t walk towards police
Don’t walk away from police
Don’t buy candy or ice tea
Don’t put your hood up
Don’t Ring a Doorbell
I’ll drive you
I’ll pick you up
You can’t be free
Don’t go wandering
Come home to me
BRICK

They get a little older
And we add more

Understand you are a threat
Standing still
Breathing
Your degrees are not a shield
Your job is not a shield
Your salary makes you a target
Your car makes you a target
Your nice house in a nice neighborhood
Makes you a target
Don’t put your ego before your safety
Don’t talk back
Don’t look them in the eye
Get home to your wife
Your son
BRICK

They weigh them down.
This knowing
Of having to carry the load
Of their blackness

the world hasn’t changed
The straps just dig deeper into their skin
Their backs ache
But their souls don’t break
Our beautiful Black men

When you say to me
All lives matter
I simply ask
Will your son be shot
For ringing the wrong door bell
Ours have

#JusticeForRalphYarl

#LesléHonoréPoetry

Live Life

Life is crazy
And totally unpredictable…
It’s going to push you over,
Kick you while you’re down,
And hit you when you try to get back up.

Not everything can beat you.
Things are going to change you,
But you get to choose which ones you let change you.

Listen to your heart,
Follow your dreams,
And let no one tell you what you’re capable of.

Push the limits,
Bend the rules,
And enjoy every minute of it.
Laugh at everything.
Live for as long as you can.

Love all,
But trust none.
Believe in yourself,
And never lose faith in others.
Settle for nothing but only the best,
And give 110% in everything you do.

Take risks,
Live on the edge,
Yet stay safe,
And cherish every moment of it.
Life is a gift.

Appreciate all the rewards,
And jump on every opportunity.
Not everyone’s going to love you,
But who needs them anyway?

Challenge everything,
And fight for what you believe.
Back down to nothing,
But give in to the little things in life,
After all, that is what makes you.

Forget the unnecessary,
But remember everything.
Bring it with you everywhere you go.
Learn something new,
And appreciate criticism.
Hate nothing,
But dislike what you want.

Never forget where you came from,
And always remember where you are going.
Live life to its fullest,
And have a reason for everything,
Even if it’s totally insane.
Find your purpose in life,
And live it! – Author Unknown

Living Testimony

Travis Antonio Gardner, known professionally as Tonio Armani, is an American singer, songwriter, vocalist, model, and 10 year Army Veteran who was born in Columbus, Georgia.

Tonio Armani has a passion for music of any kind that promotes love and positivity; especially R&B and Soul.

He feels that music is the universal language that all people can relate to.

Prior to the release of Armani’s debut album Intimacy, he has worked alongside International Recording Artists Like; Trina, Plies, Calvin Richardson, and Anthony Hamilton.

He is signed independently to Armani Music Group.

Tonio Armani

So Extra

We can do things the cheap way, the simple way, for the short-term, and without regard for the future.

Or, we can make the extra effort, do the hard work, absorb the criticism, and make decisions that will cause a better future.

I Am Not For Everyone

I am not for everyone, and that’s okay. The world is full of people who, no matter what I do, will point blank not like me.

But it is also filled with people who will love me fiercely and will truly want to be a friend.

I’ll talk to the people who can hear me. I won’t waste my precious time trying to convince you of my value.

I won’t try to convince you to walk alongside me. I’ll be wasting both your time and mine.

You are not for me and I am not for you. Politely I’ll wave you on, and continue along my way. I’ll share my path with someone who is a sacred gift.

This Is Your Sign From The Universe!

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You Will Never See Me Fall by Joyce Alcantara

You may see me struggle,
but you won’t see me fall.
Regardless if I’m weak or not,
I’m going to stand tall.

Everyone says life is easy,
but truly living it is not.
Times get hard,
people struggle
and constantly get put on the spot.

I’m going to wear the biggest smile,
even though I want to cry.
I’m going to fight to live,
even though I’m destined to die.

And even though it’s hard
and I may struggle through it all,
you may see me struggle…
but you will NEVER see me fall.

Triggered Ventricular Fibrillation

Sometimes triggered by a heart attack, ventricular fibrillation causes your blood pressure to plummet, cutting off blood supply to your vital organs.

Ventricular fibrillation, an emergency that requires immediate medical attention, causes the person to collapse within seconds. It is the most frequent cause of sudden cardiac death.

https://www.today.com/health/womens-health/mom-rare-heart-condition-cardiac-arrest-rcna75038

Atrial vs Ventricular Fibrillation

One of the main differences between these two heart conditions is that ventricular fibrillation is life threatening if treatment isn’t begun immediately, while atrial fibrillation generally is not immediately life threatening, but can cause problems with the heart function that are very dangerous if not treated effectively.

The Goodness of God

Because God is Himself the highest and greatest good, He is also the source and fountain of all other good.

He does good things. He extends His goodness to others.

It is His nature to be kind, generous, and benevolent, to demonstrate good will toward men, and to take great pleasure in making them happy.

Because God is good, He wants us to have what we need for our happiness and He sees that it is available to us.

Every good thing we now enjoy or ever hope to enjoy flows from Him, and no good thing has ever existed or ever will exist that does not come from His good hand.

God’s goodness is not only praise, but also thanksgiving.

If we take a few minutes each day to do nothing but thank God for some of the good things He has done, we may never get depressed again.

So take a thanksgiving break! Thanksgiving is like a tonic that brightens the entire complexion of our lives.

Learn to practice it. It may require discipline at first, but soon it will become a joyful and satisfying way of life.

There is no better way to get it flowing than to rehearse the evidence of God’s goodness.

I’m Blessed

Osinachi Kalu Okoro Egbu, known professionally as Sinach, (born 30 March 1972) is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and senior worship leader, serving in this capacity for over 30 years. 

She is the first singer-songwriter to top the Billboard Christian Songwriter chart for 12 weeks in a row. 

Her song “Way Maker” received three nominations and won the Song of the Year at the 51st GMA Dove Awards, making her the first Nigerian to win the Award. 

She also won the BMI song of the year, and in 2021 was recognized by the US Congress while on tour in the United States of America.

Sinach

No More Sleepless Nights

Frequent urination, or urinary frequency, means having the urge to pass urine often. It is often the result of drinking too much fluid but can indicate conditions such as urethritis or urinary tract infections.

Urinating is how the body removes waste fluids. Urine –– which contains water, uric acid, urea, and toxins –– stays in the bladder until it reaches a point of fullness. At this point, a person expels it from the body.

Most people urinate 6–7 times per day. Frequent urination, or urinary frequency, is when a person needs to urinate more than 7 times in 24 hours if they have consumed about 2 liters of fluid across that day.

Many people live with frequent urination. Although there is often a simple explanation for an individual’s urinary frequency, it can sometimes indicate a more serious condition. Early identification of the problem can lead to timely treatment, preventing possible complications.

We Are Source Energy Beings

As children we have boundless curiosity, energy, and a feeling of connectedness with all that is.

Our natural instinct is often to let ourselves be molded by the land and the sky, for we are animals imbued with spirit first and humans with thinking minds second.

Spared the influence of our civilization’s dualistic thinking, we likely would have maintained the connection between body, mind, and spirit, as well as our heart-connection with the universe.

How can we rediscover this kind of connectivity in this time of high-speed, high-tech upheaval?

It’s a journey that each person must take for themselves.

Ever felt energized by an inspiring movie, transformed by a great symphony, or held spellbound by a life-affirming book?

Did you walk away with a deep sense of satisfaction, only to say to a friend, “That made everything in life seem to make sense. It’s too bad life isn’t really like that!”

But perhaps it’s possible life can be more like that, simply with a greater sense of clarity.

If life seems a puzzle, you may simply be missing some of the pieces!

Perhaps you have glimpsed the potential for connectivity that surrounds us all the time.

We can’t help but feel happy, playful, and grateful when connected with the wellspring of spiritual creativity.

Releasing our preconditioned concepts of who we are can help us become one with the source energy.

Through this, we can become the change we wish to see in the world, and more.

It’s All Part of the Process!

Esther Hicks is an American inspirational speaker, channeler, and author.

She has co-written nine books with her late husband Jerry Hicks, presented numerous workshops on the law of attraction with Abraham-Hicks Publications and appeared in the original version of the 2006 film The Secret.

The Hicks’ books, including the series The Law of Attraction, are – according to Esther Hicks – “translated from a group of non-physical entities called Abraham”.

Hicks describes what she is doing as tapping into “infinite intelligence”.

Ester Abraham Hicks

Crescent Roll Taco Bake

Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) can Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1 pound lean (at least 80%) ground beef
¾ cup Old El Paso® Thick ‘n Chunky salsa
2 tablespoons Old El Paso® taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package)
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Shredded lettuce, as desired
Diced tomato, as desired

Directions
Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Unroll dough; separate into 8 triangles.

Place in ungreased 9-inch square pan or 10-inch pie plate; press over bottom and up sides to form crust.

In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain.

Stir in salsa and taco seasoning mix; simmer 5 minutes.

Spoon meat mixture in crust-lined pan; sprinkle with cheese.

Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until crust is deep golden brown and cheese is melted.

Served topped with lettuce and tomato.

Tips
A 4.5-oz can of Old El Paso(R) chopped green chiles can be added to the meat mixture.

Tips
Serve with additional salsa, sour cream and avocado slices.

Why Are They Walking

Sometimes concerns arise because a person with dementia seems to have a need to walk.

The first important point here is that there’s nothing wrong with walking!

In fact, it is unreasonable to expect that people should be happy to spend their time just sitting.

There is nearly always a reason why a person with dementia wants to walk.

It might simply be that the person has energy they wish to use.

Or it could be that the person is walking to try to resolve some kind of problem they have – perhaps they are completely bored, or maybe they are looking for something.

If we are attentive, the person will usually indicate, either verbally or non-verbally, whether there’s something they need.

Once we understand why the person is walking, we will know if they need us to respond in some way – for example, to provide something interesting for the person to do, or to help them find whatever it is they’ve lost.

Some reasons why a person with dementia might walk include:
The person might be lost and trying to find their way.

The person might be looking for someone or something which may or may not be there.

The person might be reliving an old routine.

The person might be trying to cope with troubling emotions or physical pain.

The person might be lonely or bored.

The person might feel in need of exercise or might simply enjoy walking.

Don’t Be A Complainer

The Bible says that complaining is a sin and that is the direct opposite of glorifying God.

It can lead to discouragement, dissatisfaction, and a negative attitude.

It can also result in further disobedience and grumbling against one another.

There are those who never seem to be satisfied.

These are known as chronic complainers.

They have a tendency to think deeply in a negative way on problems and to focus on setbacks over progress.

Complaining can “re-wire” the brain so that those particular thinking orientations become ingrained.

It is possible to re-wire this re-wiring to make it more positive, of course, but chronic complainers probably don’t think it would work all that well.

🚩🎯💯🙏

God calls us to rise above our stresses and trials without complaining. Is it OK to feel emotions of discouragement, disappointment, anger, sadness, and even loss? 

Absolutely yes, but even in the emotional chaos we need to act on truth and not on our feelings. 

Feelings come and go, but truth will always remain.

The Bible calls believers to do all things without complaining and disputing, and to rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances.

Carly Simon – You’re So Vain

Carly Elisabeth Simon is an American musician, singer, songwriter, memoirist, and children’s author.

She rose to fame in the 1970s with a string of hit records; her 13 Top 40 U.S. hits include “Anticipation”, “The Right Thing to Do”, “Haven’t Got Time for the Pain”, “You Belong to Me”, “Coming Around Again”, and her four Gold-certified singles “You’re So Vain”, “Mockingbird”, “Nobody Does It Better” from the 1977 James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me, and “Jesse” (No. 11).

She has authored two memoirs and five children’s books.

B12 Deficiency

Being Unthankful, Part 3

Freed from the blind spots and pitfalls of pride and ingratitude, we can see our future clearly based on the ultimate reality.

God made us and has given us everything we have. Beyond that, He has a purpose for us that transcends the troubles of this age.

He wants us to think like He does—to appreciate what is good and to give.

God owns everything and has given us everything we have.

He even gave the life of His Son so that we can be forgiven of our sins!

So what can we really give to Him? Our thanks!

“Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever” (Psalm 107:1).

Being Unthankful, Part 2

It’s the Golden Rule in action (Matthew 7:12). We all like to be appreciated, and gratitude acts as a lubricant in human relationships.

We need to make and strengthen friendships and family bonds. Being thankful to others pays off in making our own lives more pleasant and happy.

And thankfulness can help build our relationship with God as well. He is a loving Father, and He wants what is best for us.

That includes wanting us to have the benefits of a positive outlook on life (Philippians 4:8) and a proper perspective on our blessings and challenges.

Being Unthankful, Part 1

Being unthankful can be associated with an underlying rejection of God. If we don’t recognize what He has done for us, we put something else in His place.

Cultivating an ‘attitude of gratitude’ has been linked to better health, sounder sleep, less anxiety and depression, higher long-term satisfaction with life and kinder behavior toward others.

Feeling grateful makes people less likely to turn aggressive when provoked.

Why does gratitude do so much good? More than other emotion, gratitude is the emotion of friendship.

Gratitude is what happens when someone does something that causes you to realize that you matter more to that person than you thought you did.

Pineapple Dessert

INGREDIENTS
1 can (20 oz.) Crushed Pineapple in Juice, undrained
1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
1 cup thawed Whipped Topping

INSTRUCTIONS
Mix pineapple and dry pudding mix. Gently stir in whipped topping. Refrigerate for an hour before serving.

Happy Passion Sunday

God, sometimes life gets us down and we find it hard to see things to be thankful for. Open our eyes to see the gifts You’ve given to us in our lives. We’re going to start by thanking You for loving us enough to send Your Son to come to Earth and die so we can live together forever. In Your Son’s Jesus’ name, Amen.

It is my wish that these Scriptures about life will speak words of faith and purpose into our soul and in our heart and mind.

These Bible verses about life will remind us of God’s promises for our life.

In our reading of these Bible verses, I hope we learn what the Bible says about the meaning of life and trust God as a light for our journey in this thing call life.

Hebrews 10:26

Job 23:11

John 14:6

Mark 1:3

Proverbs 3:5

Psalms 16:11

1 Peter 5:8

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