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Making Better Decisions
Difficulty in making decisions can be caused by several factors, such as a fear of failure, a fear that others might not agree with you, and a lack of confidence or information.
The first thing any anyone should do when faced with a decision is ask God’s advice.
Think back to a decision you made that you now regret. We’ve all done things that weigh us down and make us wonder, “Why do I seem to do what I know is wrong?”
I want to do what is good, but I don’t. I don’t want to do what is wrong, but I do it anyway. ~ Romans 7:19
Because of Jesus, we are no longer condemned. Even though we will still struggle between what’s right and wrong, we are no longer enslaved to sin, or sentenced to an eternity separated from God.
Our old nature is marked by a desire to do whatever seems pleasing to us in the moment, regardless of the consequences.
And while this might feel freeing at times, it ultimately leads to conflict, chaos, and destruction.
Making decisions can be difficult. But when we humble ourselves and seek God’s guidance, we can be confident in the outcome of the choices we make.
Everyday, allow Jesus to show you what He has saved you from, and then take a few minutes to thank Him for all that He has done for you.
Lee Brice – Four On the Floor
Kenneth Mobley Brice Jr. (born June 10, 1979), known professionally as Lee Brice, is an American country music singer and songwriter, signed to Curb Records.
Brice has released five albums with the label: Love Like Crazy, Hard to Love, I Don’t Dance, Lee Brice. and Hey World.
He has also released eighteen singles, of which eight have reached number one on Billboard Country Airplay: “A Woman Like You“, “Hard to Love“, “I Drive Your Truck“, “I Don’t Dance“, “Rumor“, “I Hope You’re Happy Now“, “One of Them Girls” and “Memory I Don’t Mess With“.
He has also charted within the top 10 with “Love Like Crazy“, “Parking Lot Party“, “Drinking Class“, and “That Don’t Sound Like You“.
“Love Like Crazy” was the top country song of 2010 according to Billboard Year-End, and broke a 62-year-old record for the longest run on the country chart.
What Is The Beauty Of Life
The beauty of life is, while we cannot undo what is done, we can see it, understand it, learn from it and change so that every new moment is spent not in regret, guilt, fear or anger but in wisdom, understanding and love.
Look at the picture blow and answer these questions:
Where is the money that has made you so disrespectful?
Where is the beauty that has made you so proud and pompous?
Where are the breasts and buttocks that you spent money to enlarge to the neglect of your family and friends?
Where are the cars that have made you feel like you are better than others?
Where are the certificates and accolades that have made you a boss, and therefore your staff play second fiddle to you?
Where are the friends that flank you to fool you and make you feel important?
Where are the property for which you are willing to destroy a fellow human being to get?
How beautiful are you in the grave?
IT IS GOOD TO BE RICH, IT IS GOOD TO OWN PROPERTY, IT IS GOOD TO BE BEAUTIFUL, BUT IN ALL THESE,
LET HUMANITY BE YOUR PRIORITY.
THE GRAVE IS THE ONLY PLACE THAT THE RICH AND THE POOR BECOME EQUAL. ENJOY YOUR WEALTH, BUT LET HUMANITY BE FIRST.
Old Enough To Know Better
One should have enough experience and maturity to have the sound judgment not to do ridiculous and malice things.
Young adults to the elderly should have gained enough life experience and wisdom to make better decisions in life.
If someone knows better than to do something, they are old enough or experienced enough to know it is the wrong thing to do.
Mississippi Born: Sammy Winder
Sammy Winder was born on July 15, 1959 in Madison.
He is a former running back who spent his entire professional career playing for the Denver Broncos, from 1982 to 1990.
Winder played his high school football at Madison-Ridgeland High School in his hometown of Madison.
Winder played for Southern Mississippi from 1978 to 1981, rushing for 3,114 yards and 39 touchdowns, both school records.
He also caught 11 passes for 70 yards. In his junior season, he rushed for 996 yards and a nation-leading 20 touchdowns.
As a senior, he rushed for a career-high 1,029 yards and 12 more scores.
In his final two seasons, the team won 9 games each year and went 1-1 in bowl games.
Playing professionally for Denver, Winder was a two-time Pro Bowl selection (1984 and 1986), and was a key reason the Broncos appeared in three Super Bowls in the 1980s (falling to the New York Giants, Washington Redskins and San Francisco 49ers).
In his 9 seasons, Winder rushed for 5,427 yards and 39 touchdowns, while also catching 197 passes for 1,302 yards and 9 touchdowns.
Winder retired from football after the 1990 season.
A Fork In The Road
A fork in the road is a metaphor, based on a literal expression, for a deciding moment in life or history when a choice between presented options is required, and, once made, the choice cannot be reversed.
For example, if you have two job offers and must choose one over the other, you’re choosing one ‘fork in the road.
Sliced Baked Potatoes
INGREDIENTS:
Baking potatoes
Cheddar cheese, grated
Bacon, cooked and crumbled
Green onions, sliced
Sour cream
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 400°F. Slice potatoes and brush both side of potato with butter; place them on a cookie sheet.
Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until lightly browned on both sides, turning once. When potatoes are ready, top with crumbled bacon, cheese, green onion.
Return to oven and continue baking until the cheese has melted. Add a dollop of sour cream when done and enjoy!
Note: You can also poke holes in the potatoes and microwave them for six minutes instead of baking.
Worry Less
Think about a time when you were worried.
How did you deal with it?
Maybe you tried to distract yourself, or perhaps you let your mind race through your problems.
It’s natural to want to respond to our worries this way, but God shows us a better way to respond.
So take some time today to reflect on some of the situations that are causing you to worry.
Then, take a moment to tell God that you trust Him with each of these circumstances.
Imagine handing Him each concern, and allow Him to hand you His peace in return.
The Temptations – My Girl – The Movie
George Wallace
Wishing American comedian and actor George Henry Wallace a happy birthday today (born July 21, 1952 in Atlanta, GA).
He starred in his own HBO special and has appeared on many television shows, including The Tonight Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show and Late Night with David Letterman.
Wallace became a regular at The Comedy Store in West Hollywood, California, which also featured artists including Richard Pryor, Rodney Dangerfield, Roseanne Barr, Jay Leno and Robin Williams.
Wallace also took his comedy show on the road, opening for George Benson, Diana Ross, Donna Summer and Smokey Robinson, among others.
Wallace was named the Best Male Standup Comedian during the 1995 American Comedy Awards.
No Rest For The Weary
An old tired-looking dog wanders into a guy’s yard.
He examines the dog’s collar and feels his well-fed belly and knows the dog has a home.
The dog follows him into the house, goes down the hall, jumps on the couch, gets comfortable and falls asleep.
The man thinks its rather odd, but lets him sleep.
After about an hour the dog wakes up, walks to the door and the guy lets him out.
The dog wags his tale and leaves.
The next day the dog comes back and scratches at the door.
The guy opens the door, the dog comes in, goes down the hall, jumps on the couch, gets comfortable and falls asleep again.
The man lets him sleep.
After about an hour the dog wakes up, walks to the door and the guy lets him out.
The dog wags his tale and leaves.
This goes on for days.
The guy grows really curious, so he pins a note on the dog’s collar: “Your dog has been taking a nap at my house every day.”
The next day the dog arrives with another note pinned to his collar: “He lives in a home with four children — he’s trying to catch up on his sleep. Can I come with him tomorrow?’
Mississippi Born: Sela Ward
Sela Ward was born on July 11, 1956 in Meridian. She is an actress, author, and producer, best known for her roles on television beginning in the early 1980’s.
Her breakthrough TV role was as Teddy Reed in the NBC drama series Sisters (1991–96), for which she received her first Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 1994.
She received her second Primetime Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama for the leading role of Lily Manning in the ABC drama series Once and Again (1999–2002).
Ward later had the recurring role of Stacy Warner in the Fox medical drama House, and starred as Jo Danville in the CBS police procedural CSI: NY (2010–2013).
She also played supporting roles in films, including The Man Who Loved Women (1983), Rustlers’ Rhapsody (1985), Nothing in Common (1986), Hello Again (1987), The Fugitive (1993), My Fellow Americans (1996), The Day After Tomorrow (2004), The Guardian (2006), The Stepfather (2009), and Gone Girl (2014).
In 2016, she played the President of the United States in the science fiction film Independence Day: Resurgence.
Coca-Cola, 1971 – ‘Hilltop’ | “I’d like to buy the world a Coke”
Radio stations began running a Coke commercial called “I’d Like To Buy The World A Coke,” sung by The New Seekers (Jul 13, 1971) The song is later used a TV commercial showing young people from around the world singing on a hillside. The New Seekers later record a full version of the song as “I’d Like To Teach The World To Sing,” which becomes a huge hit.
NOTE: The video here is the famous ‘Hilltop’ Coca-Cola advert from 1971 followed by rare outtakes from the shoot to accompany The Hillside Singers version of the song.
What we have here is a hit song that started as a Coke commercial, sung by the group commissioned to sing the jingle. At first, it was a radio spot called “I’d Like To Buy The World A Coke,” a slogan written by William Backer who worked for Coke’s ad agency, McCann-Erickson.
Backer had a track record of success, having created the “Things Go Better with Coke” and “The Real Thing” campaigns for Coke. The idea for this one was Coke bringing people together in harmony – it was actually part of “The Real Thing” campaign, with the line, “That’s the real thing,” inserted into the lyric.
The commercial was sung by a British group called The New Seekers, whose biggest hit to that point was a cover of Melanie’s “What Have They Done to My Song, Ma” that reached #14 US.
The commercial started running on radio stations on February 12, 1971; it was so catchy listeners requested it like they would a song. Backer and his team knew they had a winner, so they commissioned a television commercial using the jingle, which became the iconic “Hilltop” commercial showing a group of people from various countries singing the song together outside of Rome.
The TV spot started airing in July and proved very popular, boosting sales of Coke and imbuing it with an aura of goodwill and harmony. The New Seekers recorded a full version of the song as “I’d Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony)” with references to Coke removed so radio stations could play it as a song. It rose up the chart, reaching #7 on January 15, 1972.
William Backer came up with the line “I’d like to buy the world a Coke and keep it company” when his plane to London, where he was slated to create the commercial, got diverted to Ireland because of weather. He and his fellow travelers were not happy about this, but when they got together at the airport café for refreshments, Backer noticed their spirits lifted as they commisserated over their shared experience. He also noticed that many of them were drinking Coke, a beverage that crossed cultures.
At first, The New Seekers balked at recording the full version of the song, so Billy Davis put together a group of studio singers to record it and called them “The Hillside Singers.” This version was released as a single and picked up steam, convincing The New Seekers to get in on the action. Their version was released a short time later – both renditions climbed the chart simultaneously, with The Hillside Singers version peaking at #13 the same week The New Seekers made it to #7.
The song was a global success, going to #1 in Japan, Ireland and the UK and reaching the Top 10 in a number of territories. It was recorded in a number of different languages.
Mississippi History: The Jackson Mall
The Jackson Mall opened on July 16, 1970 at the corner of Woodrow Wilson and Bailey Avenues with a ribbon-cutting ceremony presided over by WLBT weatherman Woodie Assaf as the Master of Ceremonies.
At approximately 900,000 square feet, the city’s first enclosed shopping center was the largest mall within 400 miles. Penny’s, Gayfers and Woolco were the mall’s anchor stores.
It thrived throughout the 1970s, but began to lose shoppers when Metrocenter opened in 1978. The opening of Northpark Mall in Ridgeland in 1984 dealt a heavier blow. Penny’s moved to Northpark in 1985 and Gayfer’s made the move in 1987.
As the ’80s came to a close, the Jackson Mall was nearly an empty shell and the surrounding area was crumbling around it.
In the 1990s, after several attempts to revitalize or repurpose the property, it was finally reborn as the Jackson Medical Mall, attracting doctor’s offices and other health-related tenants.
One of the original tenants, Piccadilly Cafeteria, remained open through the transition and is still serving customers today.
It’s More Blessed To Give Than Receive
All we give for charitable uses, will not be accepted of God, nor turn to our advantage, unless we first give ourselves to the Lord.
By attributing good works to the grace of God, we not only give the glory to Him whose due it is, but also show men where their strength is.
God loves a cheerful giver … 2 Corinthians 9:7
The greatest joy is found not in what we get but in what we give. God invites us to experience the joy of generous giving.
Paul urges the Corinthians to follow through on their own commitment to do the same thing of their own free will as an act of grace.
In doing so, they will also be following the example of Jesus’ sacrifice for them.
Paul urges the Corinthians to show the proof of their primary love for God by their love for others.
Paula Abdul – Straight Up (Official Music Video)
Let Go & Let God Do It! Clearest explanation you’ll ever hear ~Abraham Hicks
Remembering Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson, often referred to as the “King of Pop,” was an American singer, songwriter, and dancer.
He was born on August 29, 1958, in Gary, Indiana, USA, and passed away on June 25, 2009, in Los Angeles, California.
Jackson rose to prominence as a member of the Jackson 5, a music group formed with his brothers in the 1960s.
However, he achieved even greater success as a solo artist. His breakthrough album, “Thriller” (1982), became the best-selling album of all time, earning him widespread acclaim and catapulting him to international superstardom.
The album featured iconic songs such as “Billie Jean,” “Beat It,” and the title track “Thriller.”
Known for his dynamic stage presence and innovative dance moves, Jackson revolutionized the music industry with his unique blend of pop, rock, and R&B.
His music videos, including “Thriller,” “Bad,” and “Black or White,” became cultural phenomena and showcased his unmatched talent as a performer.
Jackson’s influence extended beyond music. He used his platform to address social issues and promote humanitarian causes.
He was involved in numerous charitable endeavors, including supporting organizations focused on children’s rights, humanitarian aid, and the fight against HIV/AIDS.
While Jackson’s career was marked by tremendous success, he also faced personal challenges and controversies.
Accusations of child molestation tarnished his reputation and led to legal battles.
Throughout his life, he was both celebrated for his artistic contributions and subjected to intense scrutiny.
Despite the controversies, Michael Jackson’s impact on popular culture is undeniable.
His contributions to music, dance, and performance have left an indelible mark.
His influence can be seen in the work of countless artists who have followed in his footsteps.
Jackson’s legacy continues to be celebrated, and his music remains beloved by fans around the world.
Activist dies from Heart Attack : Discovers We are All One (Near-Death Experience)
Poetry
Stress is not something that we’re unfamiliar with.
Every one of us deals with different levels of it every day through work, school, relationships, etc.
Personally, when I feel overwhelmed, I need to find a way to calm my racing thoughts.
Sometimes it’s through taking a nap or binge-watching my favorite show, but another way that I find peace is through reading poetry.
Illnesses
Hot tip, if you get into a committed relationship with someone that has chronic health issues please please please understand that that person may not be able to do anything for themselves for weeks to months at a time and a large burden is going to fall on you. Take the time to make sure you’re able to handle it before you commit.
I have family struggling. My heart breaks for what they have to go through:
I didnt ask for my body to fail.
My favorite quote from my doctor was, “it can’t really be that bad if you are still working and doing everything you do. “ I told him I didn’t know I had a choice. 🤷🏻♀️
Years in pain, tired and the many changes in me for no reason or apparent reason … Hiding everything from someone else, pretending to be doing better than you are; until it no longer works. No matter how strong you want to be.
Then the moment comes when they tell you what you have … You have mixed feelings: you finally know what you have, but how do you deal with it?
Lack of encouragement, wanting to lie down, taking medication frequently; having a whole pharmacy on top of the nightstand.
Then, the daily responses, “Why did you get so fat?” “I have this great diet, if you just go out and exercised.
That once beautiful hair of yours now awful and it falls out.
What happened to you???
This is all true and that’s why I’m sharing it!
Silent and invisible diseases do exist …
When you have an invisible disease it is difficult to argue from your perspective with ignorant people. Life takes a lot of turns!!!
Tired of being told:
- Did you go to the doctor?
- Have you tried this?
- Have you tried that?
- I don’t know what else we can do for you…
Yes! I tried and still try everything !!!
Doctors say this disease is forever. That I will not heal. However, I am not giving up, but I want to make others realize:
- A nap will not cure me but it will help me …
- I am not lazy, I take medication and it sometimes makes me sleepy.
- I am not angry but sometimes cranky with pain.
- I struggle daily with pain, mobility problems, fatigue, the criticism of my environment.
Most frustratingly, people look at me and say, “It can’t be that bad; you look good “
Despite the fact that my body is experiencing excruciating pain everywhere, of course I look good, I always try to look good, it is an “invisible” disease.
This disease affects me physically, mentally and emotionally. Because rare autoimmune diseases cannot be seen, but we feel them.
And they are there … Silent attack but extra painful.
I AM LOOKING AT THOSE WHO TAKE TIME TO READ THIS POST TO THE END.
- -COPD
-Ankylosing Spondylitis
-Lupus
-MS
-POTS
-Dysautonomia
-Crohn’s Disease - -Ménière’s Disease
-Addisons Disease
-Hashimotos Disease
-Graves Disease
-FND
-Depression
-Anxiety
-Autoimmune Disease
-Sjogrens Syndrome
-Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
-Rheumatoid Arthritis - -Osteoarthritis
-Chronic pain
-Endometriosis
-Migraines
-Multiple Sclerosis
-Myasthenia Gravis
-Pulmonary Hypertension
-Epstein Barr Syndrome
-Chronic Fatigue syndrome
-Diabetes
-Fibromyalgia
-Raynaud and Scleroderma
-Neuralgia of the Trigeminal
-Epilepsy
-Cancer
-Hypothyroidism
-Arachnoiditis
-NEAD
-Vasculitis
-Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
or some other disease you don’t see
-Ulcerative Colitis
Forgiveness Matters
We’ve all made mistakes. We’ve all rebelled against God. And all wrongdoing is contrary to God’s ways. Some sins have bigger consequences—but every mistake causes us to fall short of God’s perfection.
Forgiveness doesn’t necessarily erase the hurt caused, but it does help us heal and move forward. We will never know someone else’s entire life story. We won’t always understand what experiences impact the decisions someone makes. That’s why empathy matters.
Showing empathy requires placing ourselves in the position of the person who’s offended us, and choosing to understand their burdens. This is what Jesus did when He came to earth, experienced what it was like to be human, and then took our sins on Himself when He died for us. Although we have all wronged Him, He gave up His life to forgive and rescue us.
Scripture isn’t asking us to do something that Jesus hasn’t already done for us. And, Scripture also says that to the extent we forgive, we will be forgiven (Matthew 6:14-15). So if we truly want to experience God’s forgiveness, then we need to extend forgiveness to others—even when we can’t forget what they’ve done.
So is there someone you’re withholding forgiveness from? Ask God to show you who you need to forgive. Then, allow God to shift your perspective and soften your heart toward that person. Let Him give you the strength and empathy you need to forgive.
Wham! – Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go
Akon – I Wanna Love You ft. Snoop Dogg
Controlling Your Tongue
Not speaking insulting or offensive words will make people love and respect you. Choose words to honor people around you.
How is your tongue? Do you need to make some changes in your life? Try and tame your tongue.
The choice to do good or bad still remains on our shoulders.
Same with our lips: we are given freedom to use it according to what we desire.
I hope we will desire to speak nothing but the truth and love toward others.
Stuffed Bell Peppers
INGREDIENTS:
6 medium green peppers
1 lb ground beef
1 chopped onion
1 (6 7/8 ounce) box of Rice-a-Roni mix, Spanish flavor
1 (16 ounces) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes (for use in making the rice)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or 1 cup American cheese
DIRECTIONS:
Step1: Remove tops and seeds from peppers; parboil peppers for 5 minutes and drain.
Step2: Place peppers in a baking dish. Combine ground beef and onion and cook together until done. Drain and set aside.
Step3: Prepare Rice-A-Roni according to package directions. When rice is done, combine it with the beef and onion. Fill peppers with rice mixture.
Step4: Mix the 1 teaspoons sugar with the tomato sauce and pour this AROUND the peppers (not over).
Step5: Cover the baking dish. Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes and then uncover and top with the shredded cheese.
Step6: Bake uncovered for about 5 minutes more to melt the cheese. Serve with the tomato sauce.
Your Mind Is A Magnet
Our minds are the most powerful tool that we can harness for all levels of success in life.
Our thoughts shape who we are and who we will become, as well as influencing our physical well-being and our emotional state.
Our thoughts and beliefs will bring to us that which we place most of our focus upon.
The mind attracts into our life positive and negative situations and events, according to the thoughts that we think.
Like the magnet the mind does not only attract, but also fight off.
If we do not believe that we can get or accomplish something, then we will not.
Shalamar: Second Time Around Official Music Video
Shalamar is an American R&B and soul music vocal group active since the late 1970s and throughout the 1980s.
Shalamar’s classic line-up on the SOLAR label consisted of Howard Hewett, Jody Watley, and Jeffrey Daniel, together with dancer Jermaine Stewart.
It was originally a disco-driven group created by Soul Train booking agent Dick Griffey and show creator and producer Don Cornelius.
They went on to be an influential dance trio, masterminded by Cornelius.
As noted in the British Hit Singles & Albums, they were regarded as fashion icons and trendsetters, and helped to introduce “body-popping” to the United Kingdom.
Their name was created by Griffey.
A Good Leader
A good leader motivates, doesn’t mislead, doesn’t exploit.
Being bossy and belittling people are not qualities of being a good leader.
Six Common Traits of Bad Leadership:
- Poor Communication
- Poor Influencing From the Top
- Lack of Strategic Thinking
- Poor Time Management/Delegation
- Poor Conflict Resolution Skills
- Lack of Leadership Development
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a good leader.
The beauty of empowering others is that your own power is not diminished in the process.
Good leaders lead by example, fostering strong relationships with individuals and teams alike and ensuring that all reach their full potential while, importantly, achieving organizational goals.
If you want to become an effective and inspiring leader, focus on honing these three essential leadership qualities:
- Effective Communication
- A Positive Attitude
- The Ability To Delegate
A good leader takes a vision, whether it is their own or the company’s, and uses it to motivate and inspire their employees to reach goals.
By sharing their vision with the team, a good leader creates a collective sense of purpose that provides direction and incentive to its team.
Lady G Adventures 