Lady In Waiting ~ A Queen

A Queen

2:10 Now Esther had not disclosed her people or her lineage, for Mordecai had instructed her not to do so. 2:11 And day after day Mordecai used to walk back and forth in front of the court of the harem in order to learn how Esther was doing and what might happen to her.

2:12 At the end of the twelve months that were required for the women, when the turn of each young woman arrived to go to King Ahasuerus – for in this way they had to fulfill their time of cosmetic treatment: six months with oil of myrrh, and six months with perfume and various ointments used by women – 2:13 the woman would go to the king in the following way: Whatever she asked for would be provided for her to take with her from the harem to the royal palace. 2:14 In the evening she went, and in the morning she returned to a separate par of the harem, to the authority of Shaashgaz the king’s eunuch who was overseeing the concubines. She would not go back to the king unless the king was pleased with her and she was requested by name.

Yet Esther met with the approval of all who saw her. 2:16 Then Esther was taken to King Ahasuerus at his royal residence in the tenth month (that is, the month of Tebeth) in the seventh year of his reign. 2:17 And the king loved Esther more than all the other women, and she met with his loving approval more than all the other young women. So he placed the royal high turban on her head and appointed her queen in place of Vashti.

SOMETHIN’S GOTTA GIVE

Have Women given up their birthrights to become a Queen and settled for being a Tramp?

Is Being Single really Trendy!

IS CHIVALRY DEAD?

From BC ~ 1990’s

I’m definitely a 20th Century bred lady of the 21st century but some things you just miss or wish that you’d get to experience more of and for me it would be going out on a regular date; not a booty call. When the gentleman arrives (date) he brings a small token of appreciation for accepting the invitation like a bottle of wine, flowers, or sweets food is foreplay. The woman is dressed up sexy enough with mystery lurking to keep him wanting more. It would depend on what you like but for me it’s always roses & wine. Then for a first date I would love to either meet at a restaurant but if it’s the first on 20th date I want my companion for the evening to pull my chair act like he’s out with a lady. Stand up for me you know its corny now. But to me this kind of Chivalry is rarely seen in Men under 35 so it’s not dead among certain men who still remember passes along the old rules; LOL, and recently during a discussion some remarks were made about women over 40 and how we whine or only want to hash out bitter experiences. To my Girls over 40 you know that’s So not true the next twenties are the forties dude! And I’m heading forward toward Fabulous!!!! 50.

But, you still reminisce about the mystery and the romance if you have a memory of being treated that way. Men didn’t mind spending money on a date; the powder room cost you at least $20. A date… I actually got a proposal of marriage in a 5* restaurant once the evening still lives on it was magic!. It was so, so romantic the Matre’d brought the ring after the last course.. So sweet! We have a beautiful son 24yrs old. It will always be a memorable date and of course I’ll never forget that particular evening. But why don’t you still like to dress up and go out on the town not expecting to score big but just to enjoy an evening and impress the “Special Lady friend,” and on getting to know dates would you offer to pay cab rides or open doors for your date? Okay the economy is the best answer to all of that, but before that.. think back?

Here’s the priceless Kiss the hand, following it up with a compliment. Send me flowers damn it! Women like them all the time not just on Valentines day. Men can get creative when it comes to dating. And that’s how I’ll drop it on you in this 21st Century style of dating is highly competitive. Men have been cursed with a temptation revealed in prophesy if you understand cause and effect..

Is Chivalry dead or is it still romantic to be chivalrous? Sounds like a movie but guys did act like that once upon a time……….. And scored! I mean all the way.

Til Present Day

My truth, why should my femininity be in question? My truth, why can’t I love just one man, and expect my friends to respect my truth and find their own. My truth, why do men cheat? My truth, why do women and this would include transgenders like to cheat? My truth, why is it that in this present day and time it’s socially acceptable to have pre~marital sex have a family and cheat b/c everybody’s doing it!, My truth, how come a black man has to question if I’m a woman b/c so many “transgenders exist that are beautiful knockoffs! My truth, I hate Women’s Lib.. My truth, God’s original plan was that no man is meant to be alone. My truth, I will demand and stand my ground because GOD’s Plan according to...

 

Revelation 22  “A Final Reminder


22:6 Then the angel said to me, “These words are reliable and true. The Lord, the God of the spirits of the prophets, has sent his angel to show his servants what must happen soon.”


22:7 (Look! I am coming soon!


Blessed is the one who keeps the words of the prophecy expressed in this book.)


22:8 I, John, am the one who heard and saw these things, and when I heard and saw them, I threw myself down to worship at the feet of the angel who was showing them to me. 22:9 But he said to me, “Do not do this! I am a fellow servant with you and with your brothers the prophets, and with those who obey the words of this book. Worship God!” 22:10 Then he said to me, “Do not seal up the words of the prophecy contained in this book, because the time is near. 22:11 The evildoer must continue to do evil, and the one who is morally filthy must continue to be filthy. The one who is righteous must continue to act righteously, and the one who is holy must continue to be holy.”


22:12 (Look! I am coming soon, and my reward is with me to pay each one according to what he has done!


22:13 I am the Alpha and the Omega,


the first and the last,


the beginning and the end!)


22:14 Blessed are those who wash their robes so they can have access to the tree of life and can enter into the city by the gates. 22:15 Outside are the dogs and the sorcerers and the sexually immoral, and the murderers, and the idolaters and everyone who loves and practises falsehood!


22:16 “I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify to you about these things for the churches. I am the root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star!” 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let the one who hears say: “Come!” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who wants it take the water of life free of charge.


22:18 I testify to the one who hears the words of the prophecy contained in this book: If anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book. 22:19 And if anyone takes away from the words of this book of prophecy, God will take away his share in the tree of life and in the holy city that are described in this book.


22:20 The one who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon!” Amen! Come, Lord Jesus! 22: 21 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all.”

Most clergy and religious scholars point to the symbolism and truth but pray for "revelation knowledge of the scriptures the Gospel of Jesus Christ then do the work, research watch GOD perform a revelation in your life! 

Use Caution: Be careful how you pray and what you ask GOD for, because the tongue is powerful resource too. Discernment knowing your wants (free will) from your needs. He'll help you in need, (the desires of your heart) and cover you in during your foolishness. It's Not magic it's called having a love of self. Self Respect being able to give back more than you get without complaint or sorrow.

 To Thine own self be true.

GODs will. He only fulfills your needs according to his purpose...

I remember watching the notebook and enjoying that whole movie from beginning to end and watched with a man I truly loved, can’t express how it moved me at the end. She was his queen until the very end and what "GOD has joined together let no man pull asunder…  God designed all of this and we all are equally guilty of sin if you stole a Bic lighter or ink pen from work without asking, sorry it's called stealing... His way is break one done broke all,. So herein comes Jesus believe!

I will not give up my GOD given status as Lady n waiting or Queen in axle on this earth to submit to the wickedness of this sad, sad, world. It’s time for someone to say it out loud the whole damn world is bi~polar. Too many “women” not enough “men’ so read that last chapter of Revelation once again. Then maybe if you pray hard enough you might be able to buy a clue. Man is creating the rules as he trudges onward but you can’t live in this world and not see this time. Too much reality shows and too many damn rights and not enough wrongs! Where are those who are ready to really get it together. I’m no homophobic person just believe in the laws of nature. Taste! The fruit enjoy, but at the end of the day know who you really are! Whoever you are if your committed work hard at staying committed.. temptation makes it hard at times love one person. Life is not a square dance. Dose Doe and switch your partner.

Proverbs 31New International Version (NIV)

Sayings of King Lemuel

31 The sayings of King Lemuel—an inspired utterance his mother taught him.

2 Listen, my son! Listen, son of my womb!
    Listen, my son, the answer to my prayers!
3 Do not spend your strength[a] on women,
    your vigor on those who ruin kings.

Nothing can happen without GOD's permission. He wrote the story... Alpha and Omega

There isn't a shortage of Men, they are simply enjoying the desperate [women] the varieties of the spices of life… “Sugar n Spice and everything under the damn sun nice! "

God Bless #SHOWSOMELOVE
Lovleeannwise 2010  all rights reserved 

A WORD FROM TIMOTHY~SO DO YOU REALLY WANT TO BE RICH? featuring For The Love of Money

TO ALL THE BROTHERS AND SISTERS

 WHO ASPIRE

"Rich & the " I Wannabe Rich" 

Believers &Non Belivers

Beggars &Thieves

Politicians & Preachers

Money, money, $$$$.....some people got to have it, some people really need it, do thangs, do thangs, do thangs, bad thangs with it! You outta do thangs, do thangs, do thangs, good thangs, with it!

 For the Love of Money!!

Ojays, Ship Ahoy 1973' Philadelphia Label Gamble & Huff

Stop worshiping and chasing money!!!!!!!!!!

Most times when we think of Slavery our minds automatically turn to servitude under the authority of the lash being owned by a Human being. Stop right there! Slavery is anything that holds you in bondage currently or based from a prior experience prevents you from becoming free in thoughts deeds and actions.  

Now if you can open up in agree with me on that point I can demonstrate to you a way to not only have Massive riches but to be able to maintain wealth even after you die for your future generations. But you have to venture with me for a while be open minded to looking at wealth another way people. I'm a MILLIONAIRE My GOD does provide for me, so I don't lack for anything today. Most of you who  know my situation realize that in terms of real dollars & cents I'm considered lower middle class if that I HAVE NO Wealth today..try not to laugh out loud yet

 just give me another minute to make my point 

Bishop T. D. Jakes wrote a book way back called Maximize the Moment and it revolutionized the business world not just the minisitries that he mentors. Why because you have to know who you are serving trust that you must give back to HIM first do research on what I'm saying. Enjoy your wealth right now Shout about it matter of fact because most of us won't get that release until we can handle the responsibility of having money in great amounts. Look at how we all live here in Western World.

If you really want to have wealth and not lose it then read be open; GOD does not want his children to live in lack or in need of anything HE owns the earth and all therein. SO listen up GOD never said that money was evil but he did say that it leads to all kinds of evil. Money shouldn't be the focual point of our day to day objective you don't need faith for things you can see and accomplish on your own challenges in life earn dividends ever increases our Faith and reliance on GOD. Having faith for money under the doctrine of " money changes everything." To get respect within the community social circles, or just to attract the opposite / same sex if that's your preference. You'll see money come and go and stay trapped with alot of stress from high debts!

GOD put this message on my mind while reading scripture last year after reading this hateful blog an anti-believer wrote about having Faith with a rebuttal from another blog written by a young lady simply called "GROW UP" it motivated me to pray for both of them, and myself too because I could see and hear the old me in both of em....  

Folks still running that same old game. I'm talking to my family this morning of all shades and colors and backgrounds listen up!

I believe that it was Marvin Gaye who wrote on Flyn High, What's Going On lp 1971 "So stupid minded I go crazy when I can't find it...We were flyn high without ever leaving the ground and how drugs made slaves outta Men. Restless folks who are tired and weary and have laid their bodies down. I go to a place where danger awaits and is bound to forsake me..... 

Well we are 21st century slaves to our plights in life constantly running the race to get to the top. 

Addicted to possess all the finer things in life BLINGs, Automobiles, Dream Vacations, Mansions with the best furniture and decorums. Champagne even maybe my own yacht or a vineyard......v

The New testament has does have commandments given too that are mentioned in scripture below;  6:11 especially (read it for it's value & symbolism)

Keeping this in mind  1st TIMOTHY CHAPTER 6:4 He is conceited and understands nothing, but has an unhealthy interest in controversies and verbal disputes. This gives rise to envy, dissension, slanders, evil suspicions, 6:5 and constant bickering by people corrupted in their minds and deprived of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a way of making a profit. 6:6 Now godliness combined with contentment brings great profit. 6:7 For we have brought nothing into this world and so we cannot take a single thing out either. 6:8 But if we have food and shelter, we will be satisfied with that. 6:9 Those who long to be rich, however, stumble into temptation and a trap and many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. 6:10 For the love of money is the root of all evils. Some people in reaching for it have strayed from the faith and stabbed themselves with many pains.

6:11 But you, as a person dedicated to God, keep away from all that. Instead pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, endurance, and gentleness. 6:12 Compete well for the faith and lay hold of that eternal life you were called for and made your good confession for in the presence of many witnesses. 6:13 I charge you before God who gives life to all things and Christ Jesus who made his good confession before Pontius Pilate, 6:14 to obey this command without fault or failure until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ 6:15 – whose appearing the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords, will reveal at the right time. 6:16 He alone possesses immortality and lives in unapproachable light, whom no human has ever seen or is able to see.

6:17 Command those who are rich in this world’s goods not to be haughty or to set their hope on riches, which are uncertain, but on God who richly provides us with all things for our enjoyment. 6:18 Tell them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, to be generous givers, sharing with others. 6:19 In this way they will save up a treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the future and so lay hold of what is truly life.

In GOD We Trust - not Dead Presidents

This essay is dedicated in response to a stranger who wrote some time ago now, "Will the Real Son of GOD stand up! Well I'm one of those progessive modern times  disciples of Jesus Christ I come and boldy state; "I stand up for Jesus to testify that He's is real and lives matter of fact and He came in the flesh as a human to relate to me a wretch seeking a better way, so a person like me could live. HE is the waymaker to eliminate the accuser, the middle man, and all those who'd stand in the way of GOD's plan. He told me that I can go boldy before my FATHER Adonai (our master). before Abraham was, I AM" worship only GOD and trust and embrace The living WORD called Jesus Christ who like GOD has El given in his birth name EmmanuEl which simply put means you nor I don't need any blood of goats, no incense, just JESUS who intercedes on my behalf because I'm a wretch and a sinner. Don't snap fingers and turn around three times.... But, Jesus said, HE wiped my slate clean and covered me in his blood. My sins he atoned when he gave his life for me 2000 or more years ago up on Calvery. Today, they still can't believe..... but, oddly HIS NAME stands above all others throughout history!




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Amen.

@Lovleeannwise reposted 2010 May  all rights reserved

SURVIVE OR LIVE LIFE - CHOOSE ONE

As I sit gazing upon the path I've took the little girl all grown up. Struggling to raise the babies their grown; to have loved amazing men - gone astray; raised by the wisest sassiest - sistahs every produced on by this planet too many to name; Grandma still holds her claim to fame; It continues to be an amazing journey each day.

Today I can appreciate the good times; Respecting the bad. Made a vow never to repeat those things my mission is pressing on to evolve as a mature woman transforming change. Like a Butterfly free from her cocoon. Change my mind place my focus on productive things.

Life is a struggle day to day; but by measuring the accomplishments I celebrate even the small things.

Then when I pray Why God? He replies why not? Dusts me off stands me back up!

He heals me from within; wipes my tears reassures my doubts; uncovers real pain to prepare a way.

Wow, I don't believe he brought me this far! So to keep me inspired I ask GOD to reveal to me; asking myself this question when times get hard.

Are you a Survivor only or do you seek to live life?

He reveals to me a person who only lives to survive I will offer just enough to get by day to day. Based on such low expectations and unexcuted plans.. But, my love if you seek to live life and live it more abundantly, once again what are you waiting for take up your cross and follow me. Requires shedding all vanity!

I reply following you gets harder and harder by the day; my answer is to love life expecting to achieve more and more. Each day I live life I get more than what I bargained for, I meet new people; appreciate the priceless moments only a full life can bring. Survivor's may press on each day with hope but if I walk the walk as good as I talk the talk I will achieve more than just enough.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I shall fear no evil for Tho art with me; Thy Rod and Thy staff comfort me...

I Live!

Freedom of Expression - WMD ~ Your Tongue the Words flow out of A mouth can be A Weapon of Mass Destruction repost dedicated to the Republican's who

THREE THINGS THAT MAN CAN'T ESCAPE: 1. Lust of the eyes; 2. Lust of Flesh; 3. Pride of Life Great Pride often comes before a fall....... Obedience is better!

WORD OF THE DAY!

Hebrews 4:12-13 -12: The word of God is alive and active, sharper than any double-edged sword. It cuts all the way through, to where soul and spirit meet, to where joints and marrow come together (MAN). 13: There is nothing that can be hid from GOD; everything in all creation is exposed and lies open before his eyes. And it is to him that we must all give an account of ourselves. Hebrews 6:17-20 - 17: To those who were to receive what he promised GOD wanted to make it very clear that he would never change his purpose; so he added his vow to the promise. 18: There are these two things, then, that cannot change and about which God cannot lie. So we who have found safety (me and others) with him are greatly encouraged to hold firmly to the hope placed before us. 19: We have this hope as an ANCHOR for our lives. It is safe and sure, and goes through the curtain of the heavenly temple ( behind the vale) into the inner sanctuary. 20:On our behalf Jesus has gone in there before us and has become a high priest forever, in the priestly order of Melchizedek. Today I offered up the blog below but I used a beautiful photo that reflects roses, gold, and a lil bling too... Point is it was censored to it's destruction. I was so infuriated I even sent MB an email which I don't do. But It's just a witness to what I've been saying to you all since I begun blogging here on ISC. Freedom of Expression should be a right especially if you are mindful of the type of content being sent over cyberspace. Take responsibility for what you say think before reacting and always, always come under authority. Sometimes being right isn't always for public consumption but how a person reacts does reflect character. Coming under authority even on this site whether or not I agree with how it's done because I am free to express fully the words to encourage others or inspire just from the reaction to my blogs. I was getting comments back before I could read them the blog was destroyed literally. So often people who are envious of anothers gift will do things like this. Hateration big time. GOD said, not me; Man can't stop what he has blessed or ordained, and when He moves and wanted this message out then guess what.. I conformed to their policy took out the web address on the photo. But not any MAN in human form bigger than "GOD" the Father. So please enjoy reading this blog; My photos are used here to grab/capture the readers attention who usually scan but doesn't often read become interested in the content of my blogs.. This ain't for entertainment or fame. I'm not getting a dime out of this. Weapons of MASS Destruction is the cause of Most People problems... Wickedness is inbred meaning that we all have sinned and do so on a daily basis it has no color basis. AS HUMANS we need to stop beating up on one another and trying to make one feel that perfection exist. It doesn't in this dimension. It exists, but we all must REPENT even you my friend. It's a WE Ministry only knowing GOD for yourself and with Jesus as your advocate in heaven meaning you must come to a point in your life to accept CHRIST in your heart. That's definitely a case by case basis. But not one of us even my Bishop can claim perfection this is what we strive for into eternity. WMD is the tongue once we learn to control it and LOVE one another color won't matter..... not one bit! Speak LIFE to loved ones and friends instead of lies, rumors, and gossip. Stop trying to straighten out someone else's business and work on your own. My take on it is that even during these hard times unemployment rising, foreclosures, homelessness; the celebrity sites are booming with gossip about Chris Brown and Rhinna whatever her name is.. In other words even if the grass looks greener in your friends backyard just stay focus on you and work on the grass in your own yard. Put energy into showing respect for others and a kind word from time to time. This is dedicated to ISC help desk and the person who doesn't like pretty pictures. :) More to Come! This repost goes out to those who still believe that negative words can't incite people to a level of riot we have to get to a place where we understand the power of our speak and how much truth is spoken in ignorance the breathes life to violence or our own self destruction. Take time before you speak to understand the power you hold as insignificant as you may think your words may come across to whatever group of people you hang out with and value your opinion{s}. Be mindful that when you prophesy or project negative words turn it around. It's just this simple if you can't say anything nice; don't say nothing at all. Speak life into life, stop hating long enough to listen and discern what makes sense vs. what is just mean spirited; ignorance; and wasted energy. These are the same folks who say they are Pro Life, but want wars to go on in countries where children are in the direct line of fire. In the mid-east where history was born. These are the people who believe in the same Jesus I believe in yet they forget is last commandment " John 15 15 1I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. 2Every branch in me that beareth not fruit, he taketh it away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he cleanseth it, that it may bear more fruit. 3Already ye are clean because of the word which I have spoken unto you. 4Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; so neither can ye, except ye abide in me. 5I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same beareth much fruit: for apart from me ye can do nothing. 6If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and they gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. 7If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatsoever ye will, and it shall be done unto you. 8Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; and so shall ye be my disciples. 9Even as the Father hath loved me, I also have loved you: abide ye in my love. 10If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love. 11These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full. 12This is my commandment, that ye love one another, even as I have loved you. 13Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. 14Ye are my friends, if ye do the things which I command you. 15No longer do I call you servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends. and lastly, this how I can prove what you speak out of your mouth goes from their to GOD's ears. Watch Out Now!!! Colossians 3 3 1If then ye were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. 2Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are upon the earth. 3For ye died, and your life is hid with Christ in God. 4When Christ, who is our life, shall be manifested, then shall ye also with him be manifested in glory. 5Put to death therefore your members which are upon the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry; 6for which things' sake cometh the wrath of God upon the sons of disobedience: 7wherein ye also once walked, when ye lived in these things; 8but now do ye also put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, railing, shameful speaking out of your mouth: 9lie not one to another; seeing that ye have put off the old man with his doings, 10and have put on the new man, that is being renewed unto knowledge after the image of him that created him: 11where there cannot be Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, bondman, freeman; but Christ is all, and in all. 12Put on therefore, as God's elect, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, longsuffering; 13forbearing one another, and forgiving each other, if any man have a complaint against any; even as the Lord forgave you, so also do ye: 14and above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfectness. 15And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to the which also ye were called in one body; and be ye thankful. 16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts unto God. 17And whatsoever ye do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Lovleeannwise

WEEKEND KALEIDOSCOPE

Black Poetry

Fear

My eyes are faint with dissolution Holding my mind and heart back with confusion Chills

creeping up my back Shutting me down leaving my muscles kleptomaniac Blood racing through

my veins Speeding up my pulse and bottling my brain One thought traces through my mind and

everything becomes clear As I feel myself crying on the inside realizing this is fear
Written by Capria Pearce

EMBRACING CHANGE CONFRONTING THE FEAR - LIVING AND BEYOND

passage written by Shelle - 2005 blog post http://empoweringspiritsfreeingurmind.blogspot.com/

"For God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind" (2 Tim. 1:7) Key Thought: Fear knocked at the door Faith answered. No one was there.

Many years ago I listened as a friend of mine who was sharing in a anonymous meeting he was very articulate making his remarks before our group. He told us prior to getting clean the one thing he feared most was change, but being a man meant standing perpendicular before GOD and when he had made a decision to turn his will and life over to the care of GOD that replaced all of his fear. Then he said something that most people don't say in those closed meetings instead using the term "God of my understanding" or "Higher Power" he said Jesus Christ. The room was quiet as he spoke loudly and boldy and later those comments changed the way people viewed him they began to refer to him as a "Spiritual Giant" he begged to differ by responding to them by simply saying "I'm no spiritual giant but there is a GIANT in my spirit."

That takes a lot of courage for anyone to admit to have any fears publicly, but as humans all of us do experience fear on some levels especially when a change is comin!

We often become complacent or get comfortable with our lives then don't realize that when we aren't challenging ourselves often we become stale, staggnate, and we stunt our growth. It's like eating the same thing for dinner every other day because it's routine quick and easy then on Saturday you treat yourself to fast food at McDonalds at the same spot order the same thing and every time it tastes good until one day it loses the appeal and taste. Another analogy would be to wear the same hairstyle everyday for a period of time never change the way you comb it even part your hair the same place. (The Condolessa Do) The hair style that used to get compliments somehow appears dull and played out.

Change comes often and people evolve just as quickly as the seasons change. We work hard at perfecting a routine with our friends, lovers, or spouses only to look up one day and find that they have drifted off in another direction and many times instead of accepting the fact we either run or walk quickly in the opposite direction because we lose the stamina to embrace them where they are at and the same thing holds true when we experience changes in our lives a need to shift gears or do something different to improve ourselves. We can also shift into reverse gear and do some things that destroy our character and ruin relationships.

But one thing that is constant in change, if nothing changes, nothing changes. As the saying goes where ever you go there you are. So you can't be afraid of what we understand or don't understand in life or death, sometimes it has no explanation. So many of us are never prepared financially, mentally, or spritually and the end result is devastation.

When we are young their is a feeling that we will live forever or are invincible, can leap tall buildings in a single bound. As we mature and experience life we get some hard knocks and realize that some of those buildings just a tad to steep to leap across. Thats when we become more practical in some cases but people just ignore facts. Some die young or live miserbly because they foolishly believe they can trick life and end up being the trick.

Pay now or pay later, the bill is always in the mail and one day you'll have to pay. So if you're living in a comfort zone, maybe it's time to raise the bar a little, you can always become better - strive for change. Remain teachable, humble, and loveable. Never be afraid to embrace change - because if you are living a fruitful life you can surely count on eternal peace when you exit the building (your body) a living temple.

We never know what GOD's plan is for us - remember that it's okay to make the plans but you can never plan the outcome. Faith and hope is your best weapon for overcoming fear. Prayer is your insurance policy. Love is unconditional so keep an open heart and willingness, and stand determined to face the challenges of life.

Even when your down it feels like hell in the hallway but remember just because you might be down but dont' count yourself out. Look straight up and stand perpendicular to GOD. Fear not. As Human beings we fall short and have many shortcomings but GOD has never failed or come up short it's impossible. I'll prove it; isn't it a fact that we can count on the sunrise and sunset. A fact we know that there is a moon and that will always come out in a way shape or form. We know that the seasons will change and we always prepare for those changes. Same holds true as humans we go through many seasons in life, but If we can trust GOD to do all of that for nature and the universe then we can trust in Him to see us through any changes that affect our lives today.

Just for today, we can hope for a tomorrow and plan ahead. But no matter how it all turns out we embrace it with humility, knowing it was HE without beating our chest in vain glory.

Our faith shows us what we cannot see.

An idea begins with a thought and then is brought forward into reality. An artist sees the painting in his mind before it ever touches the canvas. He touches the canvas until what was inside of his mind sets before him and the passion makes him more eager to bring it forth. Imagination is just an image in our mind we decide when begin - to make it a reality. Most of us go to bed at night convinced that surely they are waking up in the morning and that's okay too. That's called having faith.

Faith without works is dead being alone - change should not be feared but reveared. It takes courage to color outside the lines step outside the box- change is an inside job with you the indivdual and often has a ripple effect on others.

Change allows you the luxury of knowing whose sincerely committed to you because whoever stays around to see that person evolve til the end are the ones you usually come to love and trust. These are the people who are not afraid to be honest with you right or wrong, good or bad. They are your mirror, mirror on the wall. Always have one friend that won't lie to you even when it hurts and you can be reciprocal in love, spiriit, and truth. Nine times out of ten this is the person you probably have even taken for granted along the way.

Embracing Change brings you face to face with love, love of self, life, and GOD.

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WHAT IS KWANZAA?

From Encarta AfricanaKwanzaa is a seven-day holiday that begins on Dec. 26 and continues through Jan. 1. The name of the holiday comes from the Swahili words matunda ya kwanza, which mean "first fruits." The holiday's roots are in harvest celebrations that are recorded from the earliest periods of African history. These celebrations bear various names that reflect the languages of the societies that have celebrated them as well as those that still celebrate them, including Pert-en-Min in ancient Egypt, Umkhosi in Zululand, Incwala in Swaziland, Odwira in Ashantiland, and Odu Ijesu in Yorubaland.

Kwanzaa was created in 1966 in the United States by Maulana Karenga, an activist/scholar who is currently professor and chair of the Department of Black Studies at California State University, Long Beach. Rooted in ancient African history and culture, Kwanzaa was developed in the modern context of African American life and struggle as a reconstructed and expanded African tradition. It emerged during the Black Freedom Movement of the 1960s and thus reflects the movement's concern for self-determination, a "return to the source," and the reaffirmation of African identity and culture.

Moreover, Kwanzaa is founded and framed in Kawaida philosophy, which stresses cultural grounding, value orientation, and an ongoing dialogue with African culture—both continental and diasporan—in pursuit of paradigms of human excellence and human possibility.First celebrated by members and friends of the Organization Us (meaning us African people), which Karenga chairs, Kwanzaa is currently celebrated by an estimated 26 million people on every continent in the world.As explained in Karenga's 'Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community, and Culture,' Kwanzaa is organized around five fundamental kinds of activities that originate from ancient African harvest or first-fruit celebrations.These activities are (1) the ingathering of the people to reinforce the bonds between them, especially the bonds of family, community, and culture; (2) special reverence for the Creator and creation in gratitude for the bountifulness and goodness of the earth and in commitment to preserve and protect it; (3) commemoration of the past, to fulfill the obligation to remember and honor ancestors and to teach and reaffirm the mission and meaning of African history; (4) recommitment to the highest African cultural values — ethical and spiritual values that bring forth the best of what it means to be African and human; and (5) celebration of the good of life — that is, the good of family, community, and culture; of relationships; of old age and youth; of knowledge and sharing; of work and wonder; and of all things of benefit and blessing.

At the heart of the meaning and activities of Kwanzaa are the Nguzo Saba (the seven principles), which Karenga developed to reaffirm and strengthen family, community, and culture. These principles are umoja (unity), kujichagulia (self-determination), ujima (collective work and responsibility), ujamaa (cooperative economics), nia (purpose), kuumba (creativity), and imani (faith). Each day of Kwanzaa is dedicated to one of the principles and is organized around activities and discussion to emphasize that principle.

At each evening meal during Kwanzaa, family members light one of seven candles to focus on the principles in a ritual called "lifting up the light that lasts." This lifting-up means upholding the Nguzo Saba and all the other life-affirming and enduring principles that reaffirm the good of life, enrich human relations, and support human flourishing. In addition to the mishumaa saba (seven candles), the other basic symbols of Kwanzaa are the mazao (crops), symbolic of African harvest celebrations and of the rewards of productive and collective labor; the mkeka (mat), symbolic of tradition and history and therefore the foundation on which to build; the kinara (candleholder), symbolic of ancestral roots and the parent people, or continental Africans; muhindi (corn), symbolic of children and the future of African people that they embody; the kikombe cha umoja (unity cup), symbolic of the foundational principle and practice of unity that makes all else possible; and zawadi (gifts), symbolic of the labor and love of parents and of the commitments made and kept by children.

There are also two supplemental symbols: a representation of the Nguzo Saba and the bendera (flag), which contains the colors black, red, and green. These colors are symbolic, respectively, of African people, their struggle, and the promise and future that come from their struggle. A central and culminating event of the holiday is the gathering of the community on Dec. 31 for an African karamu (feast). The karamu features libation and other ceremonies that honor ancestors, narratives, poetry, music, dance, and other performances to celebrate the goodness of life, relationships, and cultural grounding.

Kwanzaa ends Jan. 1 with the Siku ya Taamuli (Day of Meditation), which is dedicated to sober self-assessment and recommitment to the Nguzo Saba and all other African values that reaffirm commitment to the dignity and rights of the human person, the well-being of family and community, the integrity and value of the environment, and the reciprocal solidarity and common interests of humanity. One way that persons conduct this self-assessment is to ask themselves three questions: Who am I? Am I really who I am? Am I all I ought to be? In this way, they measure themselves in the mirror of the best of African culture and history and recommit themselves to standards and practices of human excellence that reflect and support those cultural ideals.

article written by Dr. Maulana Ndabezitha Karenga

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Dr. Maulana Karenga Creator of KwanzaaChair, The Organization UsChair,
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Kwanzaa for Kids

Share the glories of this African-American holiday at home with your childrenRich in cultural and historical information about people of African descent, Kwanzaa is a perfect tradition to share with children.

Created in 1966 by Maulana Karenga, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Black Studies at California State University at Long Beach, it’s a celebration that brings African-Americans together, acknowledges our talents and achievements, and reveres the Creator. The holiday, observed from December 26 through January 1, reinforces basic values--the Seven Principles, termed Nguzo Saba in Swahili--that support the African-American community.

Kwanzaa continues to gain recognition, with more than 15 million people worldwide now celebrating it. To me, Kwanzaa is how you live, how you make a commitment to your Black culture," says Eric Copage, author of Kwanzaa: An African-American Celebration of Culture and Cooking (Quill; $15). "I got involved with Kwanzaa because of my son. I was looking for a way to instill in him a positive sense of his African-American heritage."

Andrea Davis Pinkney, author of the children’s book Seven Candles for Kwanzaa (Dial; $15.99), has a number of tips for parents who want to share Kwanzaa with their children. While not every tip is tied to a specific Principle, they all celebrate the spirit of the holiday.

* Savor important family moments. Pinkney recalls, "One year we made a memory quilt. We designate one person as the maker of the quilt, and each person brings fabric from something that’s important to her. Each person’s piece of fabric is incorporated into the quilt. Our quilt contains a piece of my daughter’s christening gown and a piece of the sweater I wore when I went into labor with my daughter."

* Pay homage to our loved ones. Pinkney suggests, "We’ve done an ancestral circle where we get together as a family, light a candle, and form a circle around it." Pinkney explains how this works: "When the spirit moves you to speak, call out the name of someone who has passed on, and say something nice about them." This ritual is especially suitable for older children.

* Preserve the traditions of Kwanzaa. There are many tools used to celebrate Kwanzaa, and children can help make them. Pinkney suggests, "Kids can use construction paper to make the traditional Kwanzaa mats that are used for holding fruit and corn."

* Teach your child the importance of community support. "My family has made an ’Ujamaa box,’ " says Pinkney. (Ujamaa, Swahili for Cooperative Economics, is the Fourth Principle: "to build and maintain our own stores, shops, and other businesses and profit from them together.") "We help the children find and cut out pictures of Black icons--everyone from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to Oprah--and paste them on the box. Throughout the year, we all put money in the box, and during the holiday season, we use the money to make a purchase at a Black-owned business in the community." Pinkney adds, "This year we plan to donate the money to charity."

* Celebrate with music. Many types of music are an integral part of African-American culture. Pinkney shares her family’s way of celebrating our rich musical tradition: "Throughout the year, we encourage the kids to collect songs that they like. Each child chooses a spiritual, we help them get the words, and we put all the songs together to make a hymnal. Then we get together as a family and sing the songs."

* Encourage and express creativity and talent. Pinkney suggests, "Let the kids put on a little show; they can perform a puppet show with finger puppets that they make." (The Sixth Principle--Kuumba, or Creativity--encourages us "to do always as much as we can, in the way we can, in order to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it.")

* Share family memories. Remembering the past is a crucial part of celebrating Kwanzaa.

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We the People Election 2008-2016 This is where I Stand

"One nation under GOD, indivisible with Liberty and Justice for All"

If you just take a look at the Pledge of Allegiance you can see as a Nation we still fall short for we are very divisive according to race, gender, and religion. Technically speaking it's two (2) America's! One for the haves and the other well, is not the have nots but the have need of..........

Watching the debates from incumbents seeking to hold the job of CEO of USA is chilling and humorous at the same time. Listening to how they all would "change" the way Washington Politics are done. Getting more accomplished here in America. Even universal health care system that will potentially make us all sick. Just from the red tape it will bring and penalties for not having it. My take is nobody is sure how we will get out of this current recession. Spending tax rebates is there only solution to date.

But, lets go deeper...............

The mainstream media has declared John McCain the front runner for the Republican Party and their nominee although Huckabee and Mitt Romney both seem to have a better strategy of getting things done to save US economy. Huckabee is a strong candidate because in spite of them stuffing John McCain down the GOP constituency throats and convincing them that he's their man for the job he stated that in a democracy you must have opposing positions in order for "the people" to all feel that they have participated in the process.

The Democratic Party is pulling a totally different stunt in order to get their "establishment selection" a shot at winning the nomination. If McCain can barely win in South Carolina, Virginia, Wisconsin, and the rest and be proclaimed the "Front runner", then WHY is the DNC afraid and mainstream media outlets to proclaim Barack Obama as Democratic as it's Front runner. It took 10 consecutive wins in Key states Potomac Primaries, South Carolina, Iowa, and the like if you look at the numbers statistically without Super Delegates he's still the in the lead for the nomination. But, loyalty to previous Administration "The Clinton's" has prevented this historical debut of what everyone is feeling. Barack Obama is the peoples choice overwhelmingly and he's winning the hearts and minds of ALL Americans not just the so called "Black vote," Obama managed to run a good campaign without any scandals or people being fired or resigning. He has managed his campaign funds which is a good indication of the kind of leadership he can bring to the US and abroad.

He has proven based on his qualifications alone the ability to lead, being mulatto gives him the ability to see the world from a whole different pair of eyes, uniquely he has what it takes to UNITE this country whose main theme is hung on "with liberty and Justice for ALL," and "O say does that star spangled banner yet wave?"

Not for the Middle class and Impoverished people. America is home for all Nations and Nationalities but we have not evolved as a people enough to stop hatred, hunger, and basic neglect of our country. Our children of the 21st Century also have different pair of eyes. We need a fresh and new approach to the way we do business here in our Nation. If we really are a land of Christians we need to ask ourselves are we Christ-like as a people. To often you see polls about women over 50, White men under 30, Black Men under 25 death toll, and Latino who are here illegally. We categorize and compartmentalize way too much and never do we research our information being feed to us via various media outlets, but now we have the Internet which allows the whole world to see. IF we are the example of what a Nations is supposed to be like, how it's suppose to look. We have failed we aren't looking so great.

We do have a chance to become a more powerful Nation if we can UNITE as it is written in biblical scripture, "a house divided against itself shall not stand." Our Nation has to put a end to bigotry against race, religion America is where you have the Freedom to believe and practice any religion. We need to have more open forums and town halls to discuss these issues and work on a solution collectively. White have to open up to the idea that all are supreme beings made by GOD as you see HIM and understand HIM to be. Stop being a silent racist open your circle of friends to include people other than your race. Don't let fear prevent you from being a blessing or receiving one.

Muslims are being stereotype and we fear or become skeptical about anyone whose religion is Muslim. WHY? 

Look, when you live in a glass house you can't throw no stones.

If a man can call himself a GOD fearing Christian blood washed holy and sanctified and believes in the right to life and has so much passion about it that they it moves them to go out in protest and blow up a clinic with expectant mothers in the name of GOD or a Tim McVeigh who blows up a building in broad daylight that housed a Daycare Center in the name of Waco and Ruby Ridge didn't make our friends abroad scared of those radical extremist Christians.

What if the world turned against Christianity?

Already you have people who want to change how we practice our faith at Christmas, and Pledge of Allegiance they want to take GOD out of everything. Gays and Lesbians now have the right to marry. 

We all get on our high horses and want to pass judgment on people who are different or look different from us. 

Bottom line, we are all guilty of silent bigotry. But, when you hear politicians say but their are some good Muslims who aren't radicals. Well, you can say that about any number of groups from all persuasions.

Why?  Or is the question; How do we learn from our past mistakes and embrace this change? My answer is simple we have got start with our thinking to become indivisible .

I have friends from different towns, cities, parts of the world who call themselves Americans and are good and decent individuals. As expected we do have different beliefs culturally speaking from mine but it makes our friendship that much richer because we are sharing experiences and growing up together.

Finally, too many people died for our right to Vote, people lets take up our places and UNITE. We are a family, you never get to choose family just gotta love em! But you can choose your friends and how you look at life think positively about embracing change. Remember no change comes without sacrifice and struggle.

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Earl Black was online Thursday, Feb. 21 at noon ET to take your questions on his book "Divided America: The Ferocious Power Struggle in American Politics" -- coming out in paperback March 25 -- and why no matter who wins the Democratic primary, the prospects of a general election landslide for either party are slim.

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Black is a professor of political science at Rice University. He has written several books with his brother, Emory University government and politics professor Merle Black, about the transformation of Southern politics.
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Earl Black: Good afternoon. This is Earl Black, co-author with my brother Merle Black of Divided America: The Ferocious Power Struggle in American Politics. Simon & Schuster will publish the paperback edition of this book next month.
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Harrisburg, Pa.: I understand and agree with you that politically Americans are very divided. What happens if the voters are divided even further, meaning that a "leftist" candidate (such as a Nader) and/or "rightist" candidate (such as a Ron Paul or a Tancredo) further divide this divided population? Who is more vulnerable to being divided further, the Democrats or the Republicans?
Earl Black: Divided America shows that the national party battle is the product of two competitive minority parties. Neither party can win national elections simply by uniting their partisans and turning them out. Many of the 50 states are generally safe for one of the major parties. Democrats rely on tremendous support in the Northeast and Pacific Coast, and Republicans rely on tremendous support in the South and Mountains/Plains. But these regional strongholds don't add up to national majorities. The Midwest is the nation's swing region, and Ohio would be the most important swing state in the Midwest.
Splinter candidacies (right or left) might be very important in a few states where the party balance is very competitive. Nader's campaign in Florida in 2000 might well have taken enough votes from the Democrats to affect the outcome. In most states, one party usually has a large enough advantage to win despite third parties.
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Laurel, Md.: When I was growing up, the Senate included a few liberal Republicans like Charles Matthias, Lowell Weicker and Jacob Javitts, and some conservative Southern Democrats. In my opinion, this allowed a certain breadth to the political process because every issue wasn't necessarily both ideological and partisan. There was a measure of the spectrum a couple of years ago that determined that it has become almost one-dimensional. Robert Byrd (closest thing to an old-fashioned Southern Democrat anymore) and Lincoln Chaffee were the outliers that roughly defined the second dimension. Does the fact that the parties have little internal breadth make compromises more difficult?

Earl Black: As we show in Divided America, both parties today are much more ideologically pure than before. Conservative southern Democrats are a good example. That was the dominant pattern before the civil rights revolution and the Reagan realignment of the 1980. But no conservative southern Democrats could win a Democratic primary today. Similarly important shifts have made it very difficult to nominate moderate to liberal Republicans across the country. The consequence is very stark partisan and ideological differences in which many elected officials in national politics spend much time responding to the latest partisan outrage. As you point out, this ideological purity in Congress really does make compromises more difficult.
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