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Proverbs 3:3

Proverbs 3:3 "Let not mercy and truth forsake you; Bind them around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart…"

One of the most important secrets of successful communication is the balance of truth (honesty) and mercy (sensitivity). In the book of Proverbs, Solomon tells us not to forsake them and even to "bind them" around our necks. That means that every word originating in our vocal cords and coming out of our mouths should reverberate with both truth and… Continue

Added by Kariema on October 17, 2008 at 12:44pm — 1 Comment

Mark 9:16-32

Mark 9:16-32

16) And he asked them, " What are you discussing with them?" 17) And one of the crowd answered him, "Teacher, I brought my son to you, for he has a dumb spirit; 18) and wherever it seizes him, it dashes him down; and he foams and grinds his teeth and becomes rigid; and I asked your disciples to cast it out, and they were not able." 19) And he answered them, " O faithless generation, how long am I to be with you? How long am I to bear with you? Bring him to me." 20) And they… Continue

Added by Kariema on October 17, 2008 at 12:43pm — No Comments

Is it wrong?

Even though the Bible does not say anything about pornography, specifically, pornography is still wrong. Pornography deals with photography and/or illicit paintings and/or cartoons that are designed to arouse sexual passions in the viewer. It is certainly possible that at the time when the Bible was written that there were various art forms that depicted sexually explicit things. But apparently this phenomenon was not sufficiently prevalent enough for the subject to be addressed in the Bible.… Continue

Added by Kariema on October 17, 2008 at 12:42pm — No Comments

The Three Most Difficult Things To Say

Did you know that the three most difficult things to say are:

I love you, Sorry, and Help me.

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Did you know that when you help someone, the help is returned in two-fold?

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Did you know that you can make your dreams come true, like falling in love, becoming rich, staying healthy, if you ask for it by faith, and if you really believe, you'd be surprised by what you could do.

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But, don't believe everything I tell you, until you try it for yourself , if you… Continue

Added by Kariema on October 17, 2008 at 11:39am — No Comments

Things That Can Aggrevate The Chruch

1. People who over use the tambourine:

Everybody isn't meant to beat it. When you don't do it right, it is truly aggravating and a nuisance. Keep still and sing like everybody else during the slow songs.

2. People who fake the spirit:

Just because your friend caught it don't mean you did too. If you are running around the church and you stop out of breath after going only half way around, we know you haven't been touched. SIT DOWN!!!

3. People who… Continue

Added by Kariema on October 17, 2008 at 8:57am — No Comments

Grown Women

Grown Women

Girls want to control the man in their life. Grown women know that if he's truly hers, he doesn't need controlling. Girls check you for not calling them. Grown women are too busy to realize you hadn't. Girls are afraid to be alone. Grown women revel in it-using it as a time for personal growth. Girls ignore the good guys. Grown women ignore the bad guys . Girls make you come home. Grown women make you want to come home. Girls le ave their schedule wide-open and wait for a guy… Continue

Added by Kariema on October 17, 2008 at 7:51am — No Comments

LEADERSHIP

From My Perspective - - -

At different times, an important and thought-provoking question is posed: “How many great leaders does one know?” What traits and qualities does one possess and exude that would cause another to both sacrifice and willingly follow? This is far different from the child’s game most have played called: “Follow The Leader.” That exercise would include all kinds of unpredictable and misdirected activity. “Leadership” had little or nothing to do with the course… Continue

Added by peripheral on October 17, 2008 at 4:09am — No Comments

WINNER OR LOSER

From My Perspective - - -

It is getting to a point where the idea of “Winner” or “Loser” becomes a moot point. It appears that the people of our nation are the Losers – regardless of who the political “Winner” may be. There is a smooth-talking and articulate candidate versus a stumbling and inarticulate one. If the merits of a Presidency were determined by rhetorical skill, there would be only one obvious choice. However, the substance of what one states, and the content of one’s… Continue

Added by peripheral on October 16, 2008 at 5:42am — No Comments

parables

Parables

10 Facts about parables

1) Gr. Parabole, A comparison (Mk.4:30). Figure (Heb.9:9; 11:19). Proverb.(Lk.4:23). And an illustration(Mt.13:3;10,13,18 24:31-36, 53, 15:15 21:33;45 22:1 24:32;Etc.).

2). They illustrate truth and make it clear by comparison with something that is already familiar.

3). They impart instruction and rebuke without causing offense(2Sam.12).

4). They create interest and hunger for further information(Mt.13:10-17 2Sam.12).

5).The… Continue

Added by Pastor _rob on October 15, 2008 at 12:26pm — No Comments

By Hook Or By Crook

From My Perspective - - -

A trite expression that has often been used and heard is: “By hook or by crook!” In the midst of suggested and/or possible meaning, this phrase generally suggests: “By any means possible – fair or foul.” This tactic is becoming more obvious in the current political campaigns. It is an “anything goes” approach from Voter Registration matters, to denigration of one’s family and background, to voter registration fraud, etc. Now we are returning to yesteryear… Continue

Added by peripheral on October 15, 2008 at 3:40am — No Comments

BY Hook Or By Crook

Added by peripheral on October 15, 2008 at 3:39am — No Comments

Letting God work in our lives

God wants to work. He wants to work in our lives: our jobs, our marriages, our relationships, & so forth. But often we don't allow Him. A few minutes ago, Honey wanted to go outside (followed by Precious a few minutes after that). I opened the back door to let the 22 lb dachshund work on whatever missions she has. As I went to shut the back door, I started to walk away but quickly realized I forgot to lock the door. After all, it is OKC - not Altus! I immediately locked the bottom… Continue

Added by JEN on October 14, 2008 at 3:07pm — No Comments

Matthew 13:16-33

16) "But blessed are your eyes, for they see, and your ears, for they hear. 17) Truly, I say to you, many prophets and righteous men longed to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it. 18) Hear then the parable of the sower. 19) When any one hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what is sown in his heart; this is what was sown along the path. 20) As for what was sown on rocky ground, this is he… Continue

Added by Kariema on October 14, 2008 at 12:37pm — No Comments

Kariema's Joke Of The Day!

Rick was in trouble. He forgot his wedding anniversary.

His wife was really angry.

She told him- "Tomorrow morning, I expect to find a gift in the driveway that goes from 0 to 200 in less than 6

seconds.

AND IT BETTER BE THERE!!

The next morning Rick got up early and left for work. When his wife woke up she looked out the window and sure enough there was a box gift-wrapped in the middle of the driveway. Confused, the wife put on her robe and ran out to the… Continue

Added by Kariema on October 14, 2008 at 12:36pm — No Comments

How Unselfish Are You?

An unemployed graduate woke up one morning and checked his pocket. All he had left was $10. He

decided to use it to buy food and then wait for death as he was too proud to go begging. He was frustrated as he could find no job, and nobody was ready to help him.

He bought food and as he sat down to eat, an old man and two little children came along and asked him to help them with food as they had not eaten for almost a week. He looked at them. They were so lean that he could… Continue

Added by Kariema on October 14, 2008 at 12:35pm — No Comments

I Got Flowers Today!

We had our first argument last night, and he said a lot of cruel things that really hurt me. I know he is sorry and didn't mean the things he said, because he sent me flowers today. I got flowers today.

It wasn't our anniversary or any other special day.

Last night he threw me into a wall and started to choke me. It seemed like a nightmare, I couldn't believe it was real.

I woke up this morning sore and bruised all over. I know he must be sorry cause he sent me flowers… Continue

Added by Kariema on October 14, 2008 at 12:32pm — No Comments

Faith Without Works Is Dead!

In September 1960, I woke up one morning with six hungry babies and just 75 cents in my pocket.

Their father was gone.

The boys ranged from three months to seven years;

their sister was two.

Their Dad had never been much more than a presence they feared.

Whenever they heard his tires crunch on the gravel driveway they would scramble to hide under their beds.

He did manage to leave $15 a week to buy groceries.

Now that he had decided to… Continue

Added by Kariema on October 14, 2008 at 12:31pm — No Comments

A Smart Black Man

A Smart Black Man.

A Black Man walks into a prestigious private bank in midtown Manhattan

> and asks for the loan officer who politely tries to direct him to a

> more...commercial establishment. The Black Man says he's going to

> Europe on business for two weeks and needs to borrow $5,000. The loan

> officer says the bank will need some kind of security for the loan, so

> the Black Man hands over the keys to a new Rolls Royce. The car… Continue

Added by Kariema on October 14, 2008 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Motivation

Your career, your family relationships, your wealth, your health, your personal goals — which of these life accomplishments make you most proud? Do you think it’s a coincidence that your proudest accomplishments in life are the very ones that took the most self-discipline? Absolutely not. Everything in life worth achieving takes a high degree of self-discipline. Now read them again: Your career, your family relationships, your wealth, your health, your personal goals. If there are any of those… Continue

Added by Kariema on October 14, 2008 at 12:29pm — No Comments

First Grade Logic

First Grade Logic

A 1st grade school teacher had twenty-six students in her class. She presented each child in her classroom the 1st half of a well-known proverb and asked them to come up with the remainder of the proverb.

It's hard to believe these were actually done by first graders. Their insight may surprise you. While reading, keep in mind that these are first-graders, 6-year-olds, because the last one is a classic!

1. Don't change horses

until… Continue

Added by Kariema on October 14, 2008 at 12:28pm — No Comments