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I am choosing to make coffee

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July 23, 2008 at 8:01am

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A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up She was tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed as one problem was solved, a new one arose. Her mother took her to the kitchen. She filled three pots with water and placed each on a high fire. Soon the pots came to boil. In the first she placed carrots, in the second she placed eggs, and in the last she placed ground coffee beans. She let them sit and boil; without saying a word. In about twenty minutes she turned off the burners. She fished the carrots out and placed them in a bowl. She pulled the eggs out and placed them in a bowl. Then she ladled the coffee out and placed it in a bowl. Turning to her daughter, she asked, 'Tell me what you see.' 'Carrots, eggs, and coffee,' she replied. Her mother brought her closer and asked her to feel the carrots. She did and noted that they were soft. The mother then asked the daughter to take an egg and break it. After pulling off the shell, she observed the hard boiled egg. Finally, the mother asked the daughter to sip the coffee. The daughter smiled as she tasted its rich aroma. The daughter then asked, 'What does it mean, mother?' Her mother explained that each of these objects had faced the same adversity: boiling water. Each reacted differently. The carrot went in strong, hard, and unrelenting. However, after being subjected to the boiling water, it softened and became weak. The egg had been fragile. Its thin outer shell had protected its liquid interior, but after sitting through the boiling water, its inside be came hardened. The ground coffee beans were unique, however. After they were in the boiling water, they had changed the water. Which are you?' she asked her daughter. 'When adversity knocks on your door, how do you respond? Are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean? Think of this: Which am I? Am I the carrot that seems strong, but with pain and adversity do I wilt and become soft and lose my strength? Am I the egg that starts with a malleable heart, but changes with the heat? Did I have a fluid spirit, but after a death, a breakup, a financial hardship or some other trial, have I become hardened and stiff? Does my shell look the same, but on the inside am I bitter and tough with a stiff spirit and hardened heart? Or am I like the coffee bean? The bean actually changes the hot water, the very circumstance that brings the pain. When the water gets hot, it releases the fragrance and flavor. If you are like the bean, when things are at their worst, you get better and change the situation around you. When the hour is the darkest and trials are their greatest, do you elevate yourself to another level? How do you handle adversity? Are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean? God knows all things: I am choosing to make coffee.

Can I borrow $25 ?

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July 17, 2008 at 7:49am

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This is a great story, I thought I would share. A man came home from work late, tired and irritated, to find his 5-year Old son waiting for him at the door. SON: 'Daddy, may I ask you a question?' DAD: 'Yeah sure, what it is?' replied the man. SON: 'Daddy, how much do you make an hour?' DAD: 'That's n one of your business. Why do you ask such a thing?' the Man said angrily. SON: 'I just want to know. Please tell me, how much do you make an Hour?' DAD: 'If you must know, I make $50 an hour.' SON: 'Oh,' the little boy replied, with his head down. SON: 'Daddy, may I please borrow $25?' The father was furious, 'If the only reason you asked that is so you can borrow some money to buy a silly toy or some other nonsense, then you march yourself straight to your room and go to bed.Think about why you are being so selfish. I don't work hard everyday for such childish Frivolities.' The little boy quietly went to his room and shut the door. The man sat down and started to get even angrier about the little boy's questions. How dare he ask such questions only to get some money? After about an hour or so, the man had calmed down , and started to Think: maybe there was something he really needed to buy with that $25.00 and he really didn't ask for money very often. The man went To the door of the little boy's room and opened the door, 'Are you Asleep, son?' He asked 'No, daddy, I'm awake,' replied the boy. 'I've been thinking, maybe I was too hard on you earlier' said the Man. 'It's been a long day and I took out my aggravation on you. Here's the $25 you asked for.' The little boy sat straight up, smiling. 'Oh, thank you daddy!' He yelled. Then, reaching under his pillow he pulled out some crumpled Up bills. The man saw that the boy already had money, started to get Angry again. The little boy slowly counted out his money, and then Looked up at his father. 'Why do you want more money if you already Have some?' the father grumbled. Because I didn't have enough, but Now I do,' the little boy replied. 'Daddy, I have $50 now. Can I buy an Hour of your time? Please come home early tomorrow. I would like to Have dinner with you.' The father was crushed. He put his arms around his little son, and he Begged for his forgiveness. It's just a short reminder to all of you Working so hard in life. We should not let time slip through our fingers Without having spent some time with those who really matter to Us, those close to our hearts. Do remember to share that $50 worth of Your time with someone you love. If we die tomorrow, the company that we work for could easily replace us in a matter of hours. But the family & friends we leave Behind will feel the loss for the rest of their lives. From My House To Yours.... The light of God surrounds us. The love of God enfolds us. The power of God protects us. The presence of God watches over us. Wherever we are God is and all is well.' Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow. Don't walk behind me, I may not lead. Just walk beside me and be my friend ! Praise God!

Without Faith it is impossible to please God

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July 10, 2008 at 6:20am

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11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 11:2 For by it the elders obtained a good report. 11:3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear. Hebrews 11:1-3 KJV Without Faith it's impossible to please God Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients where commended for. By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's commend, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. Faith- defined by the bible dictionary says, faith means trusting and believing in the trinity(God the Father,God the son,God the Holy Spirit) Faith is being confident in what is hoped for but not seen. How much faith is needed?Matt 17:20, Lk 17:6- the size of a mustard seed( which is equal to the point on a ball point pen. This same seed when planted grows to reach 10 feet in height.) So as the mustard seed grows so does your faith in Jesus. Why do we need faith? Heb 11:6- And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Why is faith important?Ephesians 2:8-9- We receive our salvation through faith. Faith without works is dead. Meaning you can pray for God to do something in your life but you have to put that faith into action.You have to get up and do something about the situations in your life, and not just seat back and wait for things to happen. I will leave you with this quote: You must believe in something or you will fall for anything. Dr.Tameka Woods

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July 02, 2008 at 5:37am

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This is an awesome passage of scripture, one of my favorites: 23:1 The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want. 23:2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 23:3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 23:5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 23:6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. Psalms 23:1-6 KJV The Lord is my Shepherd THAT'S RELATIONSHIP! I shall not want THAT'S SUPPLY! He maketh me to lie down in green pastures THAT'S REST! He leadeth me beside still waters THAT'S REFRESHMENT He restoreth my soul THAT'S HEALING! He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness THAT'S GUIDANCE! For His name sake THAT'S PURPOSE! Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death THAT'S TESTING! I will fear no evil THAT'S PROTECTION! For thou art with me THAT'S FAITHFULNESS! Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me THAT'S DISCIPLINE Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies THAT'S HOPE! Thou anointest my head with oil THAT'S CONSECRATION! My cup runneth over THAT'S ABUNDANCE! Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life THAT'S BLESSING! And I will dwell in the house of the Lord THAT'S SECURITY! Forever THAT'S ETERNITY! God supplies all of our needs. Praise God from whom all blessings flow!

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June 27, 2008 at 5:37am

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The U in Jesus Before U were thought of or time had begun, God even stuck U in the name of His Son. And each time U pray, you'll see it's true You can't spell out JesUs and not include U. You're a pretty big part of His wonderful name, For U, He was born; that's why He came. And His great love for U is the reason He died. It even takes U to spell crUcified. Isn't it thrilling and splendidly grand He rose from the dead, with U in His plan. The stones split away, the gold trUmpet blew, and this word resUrrection is spelled with a U. When JesUs left earth at His Upward ascension, He felt there was one thing He just had to mention. "Go into the world and tell them it's true That I love them all -Just like I love U. So many great people are spelled with a U, Don't they have a right to know JesUs too? It all depends now on what U will do, He'd like them to know, but it all starts with U. (author unknown)


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