You can't spend your life worrying about what other people think about you! Take Pastor Steven Furtick for example.
Kudos to Pastor Furtick for letting go of what critics were saying. Your job is to stay on mission with God and do that which he calls you to do. If you stop to read what everyone else has to stay, you are going to get detoured.
Look for the yard markers.
Monday, March 26, 2007
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Irish Catholic
Imagine the following segment of a conversation between two old friends who bump into each
other at the market.
“Whatever happened to Molly?”
“Molly married an Irish Catholic and they are living in Boston. They have two daughters
and their oldest daughter is preparing for her first communion.”
“Isn’t that lovely! I would love to send along some first communion gifts.”
other at the market.
“Whatever happened to Molly?”
“Molly married an Irish Catholic and they are living in Boston. They have two daughters
and their oldest daughter is preparing for her first communion.”
“Isn’t that lovely! I would love to send along some first communion gifts.”
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Half a Century...
“This year is my fiftieth birthday.”
“Ah, it is your Jubilee Year! So what are you doing to celebrate the big five-o?”
“Do you promise not to laugh at me if I tell you?”
“You know I wouldn’t laugh at you!”
“I’m renting Orlando Town Homes for a month and spending my days romping through Disney, Universal, and all the great Central Florida theme parks."
“Ah, it is your Jubilee Year! So what are you doing to celebrate the big five-o?”
“Do you promise not to laugh at me if I tell you?”
“You know I wouldn’t laugh at you!”
“I’m renting Orlando Town Homes for a month and spending my days romping through Disney, Universal, and all the great Central Florida theme parks."
Thursday, February 01, 2007
Launching A New Magazine
Question:
We are launching a new magazine next year and would like some advice on what we need to do to assure that our venture is a success.
Answer:
To begin with you will need plenty of capital to get your venture off the ground. Whatever you do, do NOT try to launch your business on a shoestring budget. You need to invest in a creative well-designed website and a high quality media kit. For affordable presentation folder printing click on the link.
We are launching a new magazine next year and would like some advice on what we need to do to assure that our venture is a success.
Answer:
To begin with you will need plenty of capital to get your venture off the ground. Whatever you do, do NOT try to launch your business on a shoestring budget. You need to invest in a creative well-designed website and a high quality media kit. For affordable presentation folder printing click on the link.
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Baby Furniture Q and A
Question:
We have heard that there is a crib that grows with a child. Does this unique bed have a name? Do you know where we can find one?
Answer:
The name of the crib you are looking for is called an Emily crib. The Emily crib is a popular solution because like you said, they grow with the child, which means that financially this bed is a smart purchase since you won't have to change beds very often.
The internet is your best solution for finding an Emily crib.
We have heard that there is a crib that grows with a child. Does this unique bed have a name? Do you know where we can find one?
Answer:
The name of the crib you are looking for is called an Emily crib. The Emily crib is a popular solution because like you said, they grow with the child, which means that financially this bed is a smart purchase since you won't have to change beds very often.
The internet is your best solution for finding an Emily crib.
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Sharing The Passion
A wonderful way to share our passionate, Christian faith with others is through the gifts that we have been given.
The bible says that the spiritual gifts are well distributed among us. Let us celebrate these gifts and bring them to the throne of God that they may best be used for his purposes.
Sometimes we might feel led to not only share our spiritual gifts, but share materialistic gifts as well.
Who doesn't love a beautifully wrapped and well-chosen present? There is something wonderfully exciting about sending a long distance gift in the mail. Ah, the anticipation that you feel as the giver of the gift, knowing the surprise and joy that will soon be experienced by the recipient.
This year I set up a Florida-style Christmas tree by my front door with a collection of presents nestled under the branches. Everyone who came to my door during the holiday season was given a gift from under the tree.
Imagine the thrill of strangers who dropped by with a delivery that went away with a gift! It still pleases me to think about the joy on the faces of the surprised recipients who came to my door.
This year may we all be encouraged to share the best and most glorifying christian gifts with loved ones and everyone whom the Lord brings to our doors.
The bible says that the spiritual gifts are well distributed among us. Let us celebrate these gifts and bring them to the throne of God that they may best be used for his purposes.
Sometimes we might feel led to not only share our spiritual gifts, but share materialistic gifts as well.
Who doesn't love a beautifully wrapped and well-chosen present? There is something wonderfully exciting about sending a long distance gift in the mail. Ah, the anticipation that you feel as the giver of the gift, knowing the surprise and joy that will soon be experienced by the recipient.
This year I set up a Florida-style Christmas tree by my front door with a collection of presents nestled under the branches. Everyone who came to my door during the holiday season was given a gift from under the tree.
Imagine the thrill of strangers who dropped by with a delivery that went away with a gift! It still pleases me to think about the joy on the faces of the surprised recipients who came to my door.
This year may we all be encouraged to share the best and most glorifying christian gifts with loved ones and everyone whom the Lord brings to our doors.
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Energy In The Tank
Are you living a life of passionate authenticity? Or are you just trying to survive from day-to-day? Or are you simply vascilating somewhere between the two, striving for authenticity while keeping firmly plugged to the daily grind of survival in a 21st Century world?
As I travel this journey of authenticity one thing is for sure. Without the energy to sustain me, I can't move forward.
I was encouraged when I discovered Energy Pills online.
They could be a secret weapon in the quest for surviving the day-to-day grind while still leaving plenty of energy in the tank for pursuing the authentic passions that stir the soul.
As I travel this journey of authenticity one thing is for sure. Without the energy to sustain me, I can't move forward.
I was encouraged when I discovered Energy Pills online.
They could be a secret weapon in the quest for surviving the day-to-day grind while still leaving plenty of energy in the tank for pursuing the authentic passions that stir the soul.
Sunday, January 14, 2007
Find Out Their Passions
If you really want to learn about a person and what makes them tick, ask them what their passions are.
Until we know a person's passions, I don't think that we can truly know them.
Anything less is simply superficial.
Of course it might not be easy to uncover a person's true passions. Because it doesn't always seem appropriate to delve into someone's passions. We certainly don't want to appear too nosy. But then on the other hand, we don't want to come across as we are not in the least bit interested in who someone is, either. I guess there is a fine line and it takes skill and sensitivity to be the kind of human being that can bring out the best in other people.
A true and authentic friend will always find great joy in inhaling the perfume of another's unique passions, that true essence from the deepest dreams and desires of one's soul.
Just imagine if that perfume could be released freely into the world, what a sweet world this could be.
One sweet soul after learning of her friend's love of Disney World, invited her to use her Orlando Rental for an upcoming vacation.
Until we know a person's passions, I don't think that we can truly know them.
Anything less is simply superficial.
Of course it might not be easy to uncover a person's true passions. Because it doesn't always seem appropriate to delve into someone's passions. We certainly don't want to appear too nosy. But then on the other hand, we don't want to come across as we are not in the least bit interested in who someone is, either. I guess there is a fine line and it takes skill and sensitivity to be the kind of human being that can bring out the best in other people.
A true and authentic friend will always find great joy in inhaling the perfume of another's unique passions, that true essence from the deepest dreams and desires of one's soul.
Just imagine if that perfume could be released freely into the world, what a sweet world this could be.
One sweet soul after learning of her friend's love of Disney World, invited her to use her Orlando Rental for an upcoming vacation.
Saturday, January 13, 2007
Weekend in Quebec
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Imagine a couple in their late 40's, a ball-room dancing couple who have taken off for a magnificent weekend getaway to Quebec, Canada.
This is a trip that they have planned for months, but tonight they have a problem.
After a romantic tour by horse-drawn carriage and a delicious dinner in a fine Canadian restaurant, the husband is all of a sudden stricken with an intense and pounding headache.
With concern over letting a headache spoil the evening, he reaches into his pocket and removes an antique pill case from where he removes his secret pill. The magic pill that will let the evening proceed as planned. He pops a Fioricet.
Imagine a couple in their late 40's, a ball-room dancing couple who have taken off for a magnificent weekend getaway to Quebec, Canada.
This is a trip that they have planned for months, but tonight they have a problem.
After a romantic tour by horse-drawn carriage and a delicious dinner in a fine Canadian restaurant, the husband is all of a sudden stricken with an intense and pounding headache.
With concern over letting a headache spoil the evening, he reaches into his pocket and removes an antique pill case from where he removes his secret pill. The magic pill that will let the evening proceed as planned. He pops a Fioricet.
Friday, December 29, 2006
The Ultimate Home Retreat
If there is one thing that I'm passionate about... it is spending time at home.
I once read that the objective of all human toil, is to enjoy oneself in their own nest.
We are a people who work hard to accomplish our goals, with the ultimate purpose to revel in the luxury of the sacred moments in our own space, away from the maddening crowds. A time when we can prop our feet on a generous ottoman, read a great book, play with our pet, snuggle with a loved one or chill out with a glass of fine wine and the sounds of a state-of-the-art home entertainment system.
Who doesn't long to create the ultimate home retreat? Regardless of your social-economic status or the size of your savings account, there is a basic human desire to create a comfortable and attractive nest for ourselves.
A great place to begin is with the use of paint. For very little money, we can transform our homes into places of beauty, that are truly reflective of the people who reside in the space.
To find the Price to Paint a House visit the paint experts at CertaPro.
I once read that the objective of all human toil, is to enjoy oneself in their own nest.
We are a people who work hard to accomplish our goals, with the ultimate purpose to revel in the luxury of the sacred moments in our own space, away from the maddening crowds. A time when we can prop our feet on a generous ottoman, read a great book, play with our pet, snuggle with a loved one or chill out with a glass of fine wine and the sounds of a state-of-the-art home entertainment system.
Who doesn't long to create the ultimate home retreat? Regardless of your social-economic status or the size of your savings account, there is a basic human desire to create a comfortable and attractive nest for ourselves.
A great place to begin is with the use of paint. For very little money, we can transform our homes into places of beauty, that are truly reflective of the people who reside in the space.
To find the Price to Paint a House visit the paint experts at CertaPro.
Thursday, December 21, 2006
Settle The Question With Paternity Testing
"I think you all need to get a paternity test." The mother of the distraught young man said.
"Well, that would certainly settle the question once and for all."
"You need to know if you are in fact this child's biological father. If you turn out to be his dad, then you have certain responsibilities financially, but you will also have paternal rights that she will not be able to withhold from you."
"I just wish it hadn't come to this."
"Son, everything has a way of working out for the best in the long run."
"Ok, lets go ahead and arrange for the Paternity Testing."
"Well, that would certainly settle the question once and for all."
"You need to know if you are in fact this child's biological father. If you turn out to be his dad, then you have certain responsibilities financially, but you will also have paternal rights that she will not be able to withhold from you."
"I just wish it hadn't come to this."
"Son, everything has a way of working out for the best in the long run."
"Ok, lets go ahead and arrange for the Paternity Testing."
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Treasure Hunting For Furniture
Shopping for furniture and home decorative accessories online is always such fun for me. In recent years, I have discovered internet browsing for treasures, is sometimes a much better method for finding what I truly want.
It is good to look at something, while I am actually sitting in the context of the environment, where the item would be placed. Even if the item is for another room of my home, I can print a picture. I love that all the dimensions and details are available at the click of my mouse and that I don't have to depend on a sales associate to do all the work for me, especially when she may already be busy helping three other customers.
Last night I went treasure hunting for bedroom furniture. I discovered Coaster Furniture. I fell in love with a pair of nightstands and a 4 poster bed that would work with all the antique pieces that are already in this room.
It is good to look at something, while I am actually sitting in the context of the environment, where the item would be placed. Even if the item is for another room of my home, I can print a picture. I love that all the dimensions and details are available at the click of my mouse and that I don't have to depend on a sales associate to do all the work for me, especially when she may already be busy helping three other customers.
Last night I went treasure hunting for bedroom furniture. I discovered Coaster Furniture. I fell in love with a pair of nightstands and a 4 poster bed that would work with all the antique pieces that are already in this room.
Monday, December 11, 2006
Slow Metabolism
"Kathi, I never see you eat very much. I can't figure out why you are overweight."
"I've heard that I have a slow metabolism."
"Girl! If that is what the problem is, then kick-start your metabolism into high gear."
"How do I do that?"
" Have you heard about Metabolism Booster?"
"I've heard that I have a slow metabolism."
"Girl! If that is what the problem is, then kick-start your metabolism into high gear."
"How do I do that?"
" Have you heard about Metabolism Booster?"
Friday, December 01, 2006
Find Raleigh North Carolina Real Estate 24/7
Find Raleigh North Carolina Real Estate 24/7 on the Internet.
Save valuable time by checking out different properties, without ever leaving your home or office.
Take virtual tours to pre-screen the properties you might be interested in viewing in person.
Check them out today!
Save valuable time by checking out different properties, without ever leaving your home or office.
Take virtual tours to pre-screen the properties you might be interested in viewing in person.
Check them out today!
Orlando Vacations Spells F-U-N For Everyone
There are so many great reasons to vacation in Florida!
One very popular destination that everyone loves is Orlando. As the home to countless theme parks, plus being the centrally-based headquarters to a wide range of wonderful Florida adventures, it is no wonder that this world class destination is a top choice to folks from around the world.
Orlando vacations spells F-U-N for everyone!
One very popular destination that everyone loves is Orlando. As the home to countless theme parks, plus being the centrally-based headquarters to a wide range of wonderful Florida adventures, it is no wonder that this world class destination is a top choice to folks from around the world.
Orlando vacations spells F-U-N for everyone!
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
What Is Your Secret? You Always Look Great!
"What is your secret? You always look great!" I said to the elegant, pencil thin lady.
"Well, I watch what I eat. Portions are critical. But it isn't always easy for me. I have a secret formula!"
"You must tell me! I want to be as thin as you!" I said
"Well, I just couldn't do it without the help of Hoodia!" she whispered.
"Well, I watch what I eat. Portions are critical. But it isn't always easy for me. I have a secret formula!"
"You must tell me! I want to be as thin as you!" I said
"Well, I just couldn't do it without the help of Hoodia!" she whispered.
Monday, November 27, 2006
Plan A Trip To Outer Banks North Carolina
For a passionate journey in 2007, why not plan a trip to North Carolina's Outer Banks!
Whether you taste the passion on your taste buds in the delightful coastal cuisine, or on your sun kissed skin as you sunbathe, or in your spirit as you engage in the myriad of activities available to adventurers along the linked barrier islands.
For ideas on where to stay surf on over to one of my favorite websites for Outer Banks North Carolina.
Whether you taste the passion on your taste buds in the delightful coastal cuisine, or on your sun kissed skin as you sunbathe, or in your spirit as you engage in the myriad of activities available to adventurers along the linked barrier islands.
For ideas on where to stay surf on over to one of my favorite websites for Outer Banks North Carolina.
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Deciding To Buy A Piece of Raleigh Real Estate
"This is the deal. We are very interested in making an offer on this house. However, we won't have our down payment until Christmas when the annual bonus arrives."
"That should not be a problem. We can schedule the closing after you receive your bonus."
"Let us talk it over tonight. We will call your office in the morning. We just want to be sure that we are making a good decision."
"That sounds great. I know you will love owning your very own piece of
Raleigh Real Estate."
"That should not be a problem. We can schedule the closing after you receive your bonus."
"Let us talk it over tonight. We will call your office in the morning. We just want to be sure that we are making a good decision."
"That sounds great. I know you will love owning your very own piece of
Raleigh Real Estate."
Inspired Meals In An Orlando Vacation Rental
When I go to Orlando for vacation, I love to taste the local cuisine.
"Where is the best place to eat?" is probably my standard vacation line. It is true that I want to know all about the absolute best restaurants and eateries in the area.
While there is never enough time, meals, or budget in the course of a vacation week to eat everywhere, I have found that I can do something equally satisfying without over extending my budget.
What I do is peruse the different menus online. That way I can select a perfect sounding entree. Sometimes I even get so inspired by a entree listed on a menu that I want to experiment with my own interpretation. That is why I always make sure that there is a fully equipped kitchen at my Orlando vacation rental.
"Where is the best place to eat?" is probably my standard vacation line. It is true that I want to know all about the absolute best restaurants and eateries in the area.
While there is never enough time, meals, or budget in the course of a vacation week to eat everywhere, I have found that I can do something equally satisfying without over extending my budget.
What I do is peruse the different menus online. That way I can select a perfect sounding entree. Sometimes I even get so inspired by a entree listed on a menu that I want to experiment with my own interpretation. That is why I always make sure that there is a fully equipped kitchen at my Orlando vacation rental.
Saturday, May 06, 2006
Passionate Gardening
Pasionate Gardening is available just a click away at Agape Cove Books at www.agapecovebooks.com
Publisher's Description: In this gorgeous and informative book, the reader gets not one but two powerhouse gardening writers who estimate that together they have grown around 3,000 species. Lauren and Rob work in different settings--one in the city, one in the country--and by traveling through the seasons, they reveal their secrets to handling almost any gardening challenge. Beautiful photographs, engaging text about their varied adventures, and the joy of gardening under any conditions spring forth from the page to the delight of all readers.ISBN: 1555913482Publisher: Fulcrum Publishing Hardcover: 336 pages
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