Okay so I bought this wig the other day and I was doubtful about it. I truly despise wigs that make my head look bigger than what it is because I already have a peanuty shape to it. The wig itself is cute. I bought it because they didn't have the one that I wanted and the clerks sold me on an alternative. It's long with the Farrah flips and swoop bangs... just not feeling it and I can't return nor exchange it. I have never felt so regretful about buying a wig!
You know how sometimes people can see you better than you can see yourself? Well this was NOT one of those times. But I took the word of an outsider and now I have to put up with it. And heck, the way I see it, if a person likes their look and they are looking a hot mess and don't know it... leave them alone. As long as they feel super about themselves then what is the harm - as long as they are decently covered I suppose.
Friday, December 31, 2010
Thursday, December 30, 2010
The Infamous Zeitgeist Movie
So I really like the Zeitgeist Movies, because they may cause one to question the society we are in today. But also for that same reason, the movie seems to attempt to lead you away into a lack of faith in Christ and more into the faith of the people. I like these videos that attempt to expose a quite possible agenda of those behind Zeitgeist by outlining their backgrounds in faith (or lack of). Also I put up a video of Alex Jones' perception of the movies because, well I just love Alex - he can be so dramatic! I love it! Because I know that he means well and he really shows integrity in finding the facts. He does have a reputation of going overboard though! Lol... but it's always harmless.
Anyway... Here you go: The Truth (?) behind Zeitgeist... you judge.
I figured I'd just throw this one in:
Anyway... Here you go: The Truth (?) behind Zeitgeist... you judge.
I figured I'd just throw this one in:
Video of "Scientific Proof of God" & Other Videos
Monday, December 27, 2010
Feeling Like I've Robbed Myself
Is it just me? My husband told me to go clothes shopping (which is not my favorite thing to do believe it or not). So I go. But as I'm spending money I am reminded of how my old jeans don't look so bad if I simply buy the right boots... or how I really don't need dresses do I? Because every woman should have that little black dress as well. All I need are a few rich looking tops on sale for a few bucks each right (to go with my old jeans and new boots)? Pitiful I guess. Well all I could bring myself to purchase were some nice high heel boots (because they can go with so many looks), and a cocktail dress (aqua and black)... cute but I am keeping the receipt.
I suppose that as a wife and mother of only one (my hubby) bringing in the income, I see where money can so easily go elsewhere... savings, to someone in need, a lingering bill, something for the kids, something for the house, something for the cars, towards a vacation... But I should not forget that as a lady, it is wise and respectful to not avoid my outer appearance - which becomes so easy to do. It has become so easy to go through the day and realize that I had not looked into a mirror all day. A spouses upkeep in my opinion can be just as important as a savings or investment. It is an investment made within marriage that can greatly help to keep the flames going if done respectfully within balance.
I suppose that as a wife and mother of only one (my hubby) bringing in the income, I see where money can so easily go elsewhere... savings, to someone in need, a lingering bill, something for the kids, something for the house, something for the cars, towards a vacation... But I should not forget that as a lady, it is wise and respectful to not avoid my outer appearance - which becomes so easy to do. It has become so easy to go through the day and realize that I had not looked into a mirror all day. A spouses upkeep in my opinion can be just as important as a savings or investment. It is an investment made within marriage that can greatly help to keep the flames going if done respectfully within balance.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Brian Welch
Brian Welch by ImageMaker on Polyvore.com
formerly of Korn
Musical Hotness!
u can hear his music by clicking the image
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Pink N Whateva's Fashionably Comfy
Pink N Whateva's Fashionably Comfy by ImageMaker featuring topshop tops
I can't help but to still add shorts in the mix! Don't hate me for it. But like I said before, I'm in Arizona and I'm just not convinced that it's time to pack the shorts away!
Naturally Appealing
Naturally Appealing by ImageMaker featuring white jewelry
I am really feeling the clean natural makeup for winter this year. It's so sexy and I sometimes get tired of the night club look.
My advice??? If you are looking to land a relationship... natural is a great way to go because it symbolizes a sweet confidence, trustworthiness and sophistication to a man. And if you love to rock the occasional weave styles then make them believable and as naturally appealing as possible.
And I know this isn't a winter outfit but hey I live in Arizona... I'm talking 65 degrees.
Friday, November 26, 2010
Snow Ready
Snow Ready by ImageMaker featuring a diamond ring
I just wanted to piece some blue, yellow and grey together. Sexy yet covered indoors for the modest woman, and still warm and fashionable outdoors! Add some contrasting leggings and all is well with the cool season.
Seasonal Guilt and Trueness (is that a word?)
Okay so Thanksgiving is really wonderful! It's the jumping off point to the Christmas season, colors are more grand, and there is fabulous food and deals everywhere!
So exciting!
However I am nagged with the downsides that can catch us all - the temptation of going into debt for wanting to give too much too soon, the guilt of feeling like I'm hurting people every time I cook my pot of mouth watering chit'lins, and postponing things until the last minute reserving my spot in public gridlock.
Tis the season everyone... tis the season. It will be a true blessing that out of all my self-focus, I actually take the time to focus on who and what is more grand... the needs and comforts of others also outside of my own household. And hopefully my children will grow to see through the social misconceptions (presumably for the sake of control and consumption) and will instead learn to nurture the spirit of Christ within themselves through loving, experiencing work and life through His holy Spirit and become fine-tuned in goodness and joy.
... May we all rise above the mediocrity of self and plan with purpose to achieve humility, love, grace, wisdom and peace, to name a few. In the meantime... I need to go and eat some wheat to push any bad cholesterol out of my system from my chit'lins!
So exciting!
However I am nagged with the downsides that can catch us all - the temptation of going into debt for wanting to give too much too soon, the guilt of feeling like I'm hurting people every time I cook my pot of mouth watering chit'lins, and postponing things until the last minute reserving my spot in public gridlock.
Tis the season everyone... tis the season. It will be a true blessing that out of all my self-focus, I actually take the time to focus on who and what is more grand... the needs and comforts of others also outside of my own household. And hopefully my children will grow to see through the social misconceptions (presumably for the sake of control and consumption) and will instead learn to nurture the spirit of Christ within themselves through loving, experiencing work and life through His holy Spirit and become fine-tuned in goodness and joy.
... May we all rise above the mediocrity of self and plan with purpose to achieve humility, love, grace, wisdom and peace, to name a few. In the meantime... I need to go and eat some wheat to push any bad cholesterol out of my system from my chit'lins!
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Just Saying...
Okay. Over time I have looked through many different faiths, doctrines and philosophies. I must say that atheism must look quite appealing to many when you glance at all of the religious based options. Yet I have found that it even takes faith to be an atheist.
The fact of the matter is that we have all been given a desire to worship and believe in something bigger than ourselves. It just is what it is.
The fact of the matter is that we have all been given a desire to worship and believe in something bigger than ourselves. It just is what it is.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Moms Get No Credit
Glory be to God that he sees the will and work of women. He loves us when we aren't dressed up, speaking well, all put together, tired, and not fitting the desirable dress sizes...
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Ministry. The Hustle of All Hustles!
I'm trying to understand why people charge money for supposed Words from the Lord and visions of Hell and Heaven. If it were that important and that true, why on earth would you charge without providing at least a free online method for everyone. Just as freely as one writes something down on paper, one can type and post online just as easily... from home, the library or a friend or family member's house. There are many free websites to post up chapter after chapter. Heck, use blogspot or webs.com! They're free, plus if you want to try and still receive some income you can add ads to your pages and receive money per click. There is simply no excuse for charging people to get this AMAZING, must read info from the Lord Himself.
Now when it comes to needing money to sell your book, be frugal. Make the book a at low price and sell paperback for no more than $10 and then s/h costs... And really you could simply type it out yourself and print it all out 1 or two good times, and make copies as you get order payments in for maybe even $5 a book. There are just so many reasons for not charging... otherwise a stumbling block is created. Trust me, if you tell people that you have kept the book as basically made as possible to keep the book cost down, they will understand and even appreciate you all the more. God is going to bless it anyway.
I watch It's Supernatural and quite often people give these wonderful encounters of the miracles of God and want people to benefit... Then I go to their websites to see how much they charge for their story and it's ridiculous! $100 here, $35 there. Maybe $20. These people don't have a call center, company, staff of more than 3 person staff probably.
And what's so sad, is that these people in turn have the nerve to give scripture to justify their action. I just want someone to PLEASE explain this to me. I genuinely mean this.
Use John Pipers site to see what I mean about providing the word for free.
Now when it comes to needing money to sell your book, be frugal. Make the book a at low price and sell paperback for no more than $10 and then s/h costs... And really you could simply type it out yourself and print it all out 1 or two good times, and make copies as you get order payments in for maybe even $5 a book. There are just so many reasons for not charging... otherwise a stumbling block is created. Trust me, if you tell people that you have kept the book as basically made as possible to keep the book cost down, they will understand and even appreciate you all the more. God is going to bless it anyway.
I watch It's Supernatural and quite often people give these wonderful encounters of the miracles of God and want people to benefit... Then I go to their websites to see how much they charge for their story and it's ridiculous! $100 here, $35 there. Maybe $20. These people don't have a call center, company, staff of more than 3 person staff probably.
And what's so sad, is that these people in turn have the nerve to give scripture to justify their action. I just want someone to PLEASE explain this to me. I genuinely mean this.
Use John Pipers site to see what I mean about providing the word for free.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Challenge to Christians!
~ Are you a Christian?
~ Are you an active Christian?
~ Do you know your biblical history?
~ Can you give a reason for your faith beyond emotion?
~ If you were to get bombarded by someone that challenged your Christian faith, would you have answers and confidence supported by historical and biblical facts?
~ Could you encourage a struggling believer with solid facts?
Of course book knowledge can never substitute properly for God's holy Spirit. But the Bible does say that the holy Spirit brings all things into remembrance. Heck if we don't use wisdom by filling ourselves with the things of God then what?
The Bible says that he that wins souls is wise.
The Bible says that God's people perish for a lack of knowledge.
The Bible also says to not be ignorant of the enemies devices [tools, methods].
Do you confuse questioning God with questioning the society we are in today?
Some topics I desire to look deeper into:
~ The similarities of Jesus and mythical characters
~ The validity of the Bible~ Calvinism and free will. Or should I say Calvinism OR freewill. Which is it and how far does God utilize His sovereignty?
As a fairly young and average Christian lady with only a little biblical training, I will be addressing these topics. I will simply record my findings on essence of things (this blog).
I already have my preconceived thoughts on these topics but like many other Christians, I found that my knowledge was either limited or divided. I can always answer enough to get by for the sake of being right. But my plight here is not to be right but rather, honest, realistic, and thoroughly informative. MY MAIN GOAL is to always challenge Christian believers to not blindly believe and blindly follow. This is what I believe leads to Christians being weak minded as the Bible mentions, easily being lead astray.
Having solid facts doesn't hurt to have when our faith may shake through circumstances. We are not being any less faithful for choosing to educate ourselves in the faith. We educate ourselves in everything else but then come short of the Word of God. Let us change this.
~ Are you an active Christian?
~ Do you know your biblical history?
~ Can you give a reason for your faith beyond emotion?
~ If you were to get bombarded by someone that challenged your Christian faith, would you have answers and confidence supported by historical and biblical facts?
~ Could you encourage a struggling believer with solid facts?
Of course book knowledge can never substitute properly for God's holy Spirit. But the Bible does say that the holy Spirit brings all things into remembrance. Heck if we don't use wisdom by filling ourselves with the things of God then what?
The Bible says that he that wins souls is wise.
The Bible says that God's people perish for a lack of knowledge.
The Bible also says to not be ignorant of the enemies devices [tools, methods].
Do you confuse questioning God with questioning the society we are in today?
Some topics I desire to look deeper into:
~ The similarities of Jesus and mythical characters
~ The validity of the Bible~ Calvinism and free will. Or should I say Calvinism OR freewill. Which is it and how far does God utilize His sovereignty?
As a fairly young and average Christian lady with only a little biblical training, I will be addressing these topics. I will simply record my findings on essence of things (this blog).
I already have my preconceived thoughts on these topics but like many other Christians, I found that my knowledge was either limited or divided. I can always answer enough to get by for the sake of being right. But my plight here is not to be right but rather, honest, realistic, and thoroughly informative. MY MAIN GOAL is to always challenge Christian believers to not blindly believe and blindly follow. This is what I believe leads to Christians being weak minded as the Bible mentions, easily being lead astray.
Having solid facts doesn't hurt to have when our faith may shake through circumstances. We are not being any less faithful for choosing to educate ourselves in the faith. We educate ourselves in everything else but then come short of the Word of God. Let us change this.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Where We Come From
For the most part I think, people grow up saying, "I'm not going to be like so-in-so. I'm going to be better than... I'm going to be somebody and make my mark in society."
But how many of us actually rearrange our lives to change the patterns that were set about from our parents and so forth. And how much precaution are we willing to take?
I am a mother of 2 tots. They have been given to my husband and I for learning how to be godly productive members of society and to prepare them as much as possible for service to God. We are to love, guide and protect them - naturally and spiritually.
Many of us focus more on the natural part of raising children, I believe, and less on the spiritual. But the truth is that our children are spiritual beings who possess a soul and live in a body (1 Thessalonians 5:23). Teaching a child worldly success still never answers the questions of the heart and spirit. We are all built with a desire to worship something (whether we think so or not). Everyone lifts a hand to something (worships); the melodies of a great sounding song, a talent, a dj in a club, money, ourselves, another person, an idea... there is always something.
Anyway, I got off point. My point is that in order to change our courses in life, sometimes we have to do what has not likely be done by those that raised us. The times have changed. We have to pay more attention to our children and to those around our children. We have to be careful to guard what they hear, see and experience at certain ages. We have to watch who we allow to care for them.
But how many of us actually rearrange our lives to change the patterns that were set about from our parents and so forth. And how much precaution are we willing to take?
I am a mother of 2 tots. They have been given to my husband and I for learning how to be godly productive members of society and to prepare them as much as possible for service to God. We are to love, guide and protect them - naturally and spiritually.
Many of us focus more on the natural part of raising children, I believe, and less on the spiritual. But the truth is that our children are spiritual beings who possess a soul and live in a body (1 Thessalonians 5:23). Teaching a child worldly success still never answers the questions of the heart and spirit. We are all built with a desire to worship something (whether we think so or not). Everyone lifts a hand to something (worships); the melodies of a great sounding song, a talent, a dj in a club, money, ourselves, another person, an idea... there is always something.
Anyway, I got off point. My point is that in order to change our courses in life, sometimes we have to do what has not likely be done by those that raised us. The times have changed. We have to pay more attention to our children and to those around our children. We have to be careful to guard what they hear, see and experience at certain ages. We have to watch who we allow to care for them.
Depressed 2
It's the most awful feeling. You just get tired of battling the negative thoughts. You keep choosing to create and receive positive thoughts but then the negative just floods in... But as I'm writing this I just thought on and prayed Isaiah 59:19 "... when the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him" (KJV). Other translations say that... God will drive him (the enemy) out. This encouraging word makes me feel a lot better.
Loved ones say they understand when one is having a depressed episode (cause it's nothing but drama) but really they don't. What they really mean when they say that is that I understand that you are down but I don't understand why. They begin to think you are using "depression" as an excuse to not do something or to have a pity party. That it's a reason to not live or have fun with them. And they don't see that there is never the intention for those things. Who doesn't want to live and have fun? I know that I do.
It's absolutely awful to be a depressed Christian to my husband - my testimony is weak to him. He hasn't stated this. But I see how he wishes I were more consistently upbeat. I'm this sexy confident and awesome woman one day and then I'm totally fragile or closed down the next. It's too dramatic for him sometimes, I think.
No matter what people say, they don't really see depression as a sickness. They simply see it as a mood. They don't see it as a handicap, but rather as a crutch. And they just want to kick it out from underneath us. And to be honest, I wish they could. But overall, people who suffer from depression have not chosen to have to fight these mental and often physical battles.
Depression makes one feel unnecessarily tired and drained on top of already being tired and drained from your day. It is emotional garbage dumped amongst a full (or not so full) day.
You sit and say, "Why do I feel like this? Why am I having so many negative thoughts?" It's as if there is always another you trying to break free and then after a while you start feeling like the depressed version of yourself is who you really are... Like this is my life. This is my thorn.
Loved ones say they understand when one is having a depressed episode (cause it's nothing but drama) but really they don't. What they really mean when they say that is that I understand that you are down but I don't understand why. They begin to think you are using "depression" as an excuse to not do something or to have a pity party. That it's a reason to not live or have fun with them. And they don't see that there is never the intention for those things. Who doesn't want to live and have fun? I know that I do.
It's absolutely awful to be a depressed Christian to my husband - my testimony is weak to him. He hasn't stated this. But I see how he wishes I were more consistently upbeat. I'm this sexy confident and awesome woman one day and then I'm totally fragile or closed down the next. It's too dramatic for him sometimes, I think.
No matter what people say, they don't really see depression as a sickness. They simply see it as a mood. They don't see it as a handicap, but rather as a crutch. And they just want to kick it out from underneath us. And to be honest, I wish they could. But overall, people who suffer from depression have not chosen to have to fight these mental and often physical battles.
Depression makes one feel unnecessarily tired and drained on top of already being tired and drained from your day. It is emotional garbage dumped amongst a full (or not so full) day.
You sit and say, "Why do I feel like this? Why am I having so many negative thoughts?" It's as if there is always another you trying to break free and then after a while you start feeling like the depressed version of yourself is who you really are... Like this is my life. This is my thorn.
Monday, June 7, 2010
How much accountability is too much?
I attended a certain church a while back when I was 20. It was called the International Churches of Christ (There was a split and now there's another name for it that slips my mind). I left that church, as well did my then boyfriend at the time, with great relief.
This church was absolutely awesome in that there was a pure desire to live holy in daily living and the brother/sister-hoods were so pure and wholesome. ICOC offered great accountability for living holy lifestyles. However how much accountability is too much?
Years later into 2010, I randomly met the children of a woman who was selling puppies. I could not get the puppies but I extended an invitation to their mother to host a jewelry party for me in exchange for her choice picks in free jewelry. Somehow, I ended up speaking with the mother and we had a great connection. By the end of the conversation she invited me out to church. I of course agreed to attend that mid-week. Upon hanging up, I thought to myself, "she was pretty forward with her invitation" and it felt familiar somehow. I admit that I was a bit leery but not enough to decline her invite.
So she comes to pick me up and I decide to simply listen to her conversation. She sounded soooo familiar. I couldn't shake the feeling. I asked her the name of her church again but it didn't sound familiar. As we continued to speak, I had to admit to her my suspicions; that her church was none other than the ICOC. She was only slightly reminded of ICOC as I described it to her. Come to find out, she was with the church that split from that church; and the side that she split with was the side that I was with those years ago.
What to do if you doubt this church...
This church was absolutely awesome in that there was a pure desire to live holy in daily living and the brother/sister-hoods were so pure and wholesome. ICOC offered great accountability for living holy lifestyles. However how much accountability is too much?
Years later into 2010, I randomly met the children of a woman who was selling puppies. I could not get the puppies but I extended an invitation to their mother to host a jewelry party for me in exchange for her choice picks in free jewelry. Somehow, I ended up speaking with the mother and we had a great connection. By the end of the conversation she invited me out to church. I of course agreed to attend that mid-week. Upon hanging up, I thought to myself, "she was pretty forward with her invitation" and it felt familiar somehow. I admit that I was a bit leery but not enough to decline her invite.
So she comes to pick me up and I decide to simply listen to her conversation. She sounded soooo familiar. I couldn't shake the feeling. I asked her the name of her church again but it didn't sound familiar. As we continued to speak, I had to admit to her my suspicions; that her church was none other than the ICOC. She was only slightly reminded of ICOC as I described it to her. Come to find out, she was with the church that split from that church; and the side that she split with was the side that I was with those years ago.
What to do if you doubt this church...
- Pray to be filled with God's holy Spirit to be able to take on the mind of Christ. (Let this mind be in you that is also in Christ Jesus...Phillipians 2:5)
- Compare and challenge their "church" study as well as the other studies by the scriptures within the Bible itself. Don't simply study what they give you to study. Read everywhere God leads you to read in His faithful Bible. (Study to show yourself approved, a worker who need not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth...2 Timothy 2:5)
- Keep a journal of your walk; what God shows you and what happens in the church that goes against your better judgment. (1 Peter 3:15)
- Don't be afraid to ask the common sense questions.
- See what happens when you tell them no to many times. You will feel the pressure.
- Don't judge them. Judge the scenarios. And if you can, back it up with scripture if you see something unjust or unrighteous. Journal it.
- Remember that Jesus was already here. He came and left us His holy spirit to follow in His Word. Even Paul said "Follow me as I follow Christ." (1 Corinthians 11:1) So if you see that something is out of line with scripture, don't follow it.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Dreaming
Okay. Crazy dream last night guys! I remember when dreaming saying that I was going to need to remember it all. There was so little but so much. Of course, I really don't remember it all.
I will put in a nutshell what I do remember... that there was a lot of disaster back to back and then in the middle of it all, there was an awesome thing that was just about to happen, the rapture. It was sorta cool... my daughter who is 3 right now was an older teenager, however my son was still sorta young (that's my baby boi). He's about to be 2 but in my dream he was still an infant - that sorta threw things off for me. And of course, I remember thinking that Obama was the president. When all this was happening we were in a big city that was practically being destroyed by something (not sure what).
The Lord put in the spirit of some of His people that the chaos was occurring (and things were REALLY bad) because the end of society and life as we know it was about to change forever; Christ was coming (like literally at that time) to gather His church. I remember talking to my daughter and asking her if she would believe that Christ was real and basically about His business.
Anywho, I can usually tell the difference between a regular wild dream from my own thoughts and one from the Lord. I surely think that this one was from a busy mind. But as I read over my dream, I know that it can symbolize or actually mean a number of things.
For those who know me, I have a strong history of my dreams playing out. I remember the last dream that came true (kinda) in July 2007. Me and my family were driving over the Mississppi bridge and it collapsed into the Mississippi river! So of course I prayed and prayed that it not happen to us and I prayed for the people traveling over the bridge and the bridge itself (because we were living in Memphis, TN at the time - where a bridge was located). Low and behold, the next week a bridge in Minnesota collapses into the Mississippi river. But here was the actual news story:
I will put in a nutshell what I do remember... that there was a lot of disaster back to back and then in the middle of it all, there was an awesome thing that was just about to happen, the rapture. It was sorta cool... my daughter who is 3 right now was an older teenager, however my son was still sorta young (that's my baby boi). He's about to be 2 but in my dream he was still an infant - that sorta threw things off for me. And of course, I remember thinking that Obama was the president. When all this was happening we were in a big city that was practically being destroyed by something (not sure what).
The Lord put in the spirit of some of His people that the chaos was occurring (and things were REALLY bad) because the end of society and life as we know it was about to change forever; Christ was coming (like literally at that time) to gather His church. I remember talking to my daughter and asking her if she would believe that Christ was real and basically about His business.
Anywho, I can usually tell the difference between a regular wild dream from my own thoughts and one from the Lord. I surely think that this one was from a busy mind. But as I read over my dream, I know that it can symbolize or actually mean a number of things.
For those who know me, I have a strong history of my dreams playing out. I remember the last dream that came true (kinda) in July 2007. Me and my family were driving over the Mississppi bridge and it collapsed into the Mississippi river! So of course I prayed and prayed that it not happen to us and I prayed for the people traveling over the bridge and the bridge itself (because we were living in Memphis, TN at the time - where a bridge was located). Low and behold, the next week a bridge in Minnesota collapses into the Mississippi river. But here was the actual news story:
Sunday, May 30, 2010
An outlook on this oil spill...
Okay. So in science, sometimes the most basic idea to start with is the best idea. And I have a most basic idea ever about fixing the oil spill.
I think of whenever we get puncture wounds, or boo boos; what do we do? We wrap it up. Find a way and the material to wrap the thing up and then add a sealant over it.
Sure I don't have details but just wrap the darn thing with a prayer and a thank you and then weld some metal over and around it.
If u got ideas, jot them down here if u like.
I think of whenever we get puncture wounds, or boo boos; what do we do? We wrap it up. Find a way and the material to wrap the thing up and then add a sealant over it.
Sure I don't have details but just wrap the darn thing with a prayer and a thank you and then weld some metal over and around it.
If u got ideas, jot them down here if u like.
Friday, May 21, 2010
G1 Magazine Issue Up Now - FREE ACCESS
THIS MUST READ ISSUE: Amar Khalil is "Born Again"! Bizzle Update (who was rumored to diss Jay-Z - with hit songs "Explainin to Do" & "Liar"! The Hotttttttest in Fashion & Hair for the ladies!
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Okay so Im lovin Butta-P from Rhema Soul, could this be, a potentially great "femcee"?
Projects from Christian group Rhema Soul
Dumb Dance -New-
Yellow Cheese Bus Flow
Oh I thought this dumb dance infomercial was pretty funny:
Dumb Dance -New-
Yellow Cheese Bus Flow
Oh I thought this dumb dance infomercial was pretty funny:
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Other TIGHT Christian rap artists
Dewayne Tryumf (u may need to play it from youtube-right click & choose that option)
a glimpse of his music. I'm excited about hearing some new material:
a glimpse of him as a minister:
I will forever be a Flame fan:
This is a great song by Lacrae:
Willie Will comes with the truth! a true street minister! Secular clubs invite him to come spit God's Truth! Truly he Gets It (God's word) In!
New Video!!!!! Alotta chain swingin and swayin - I LOVE IT! DANG I SEE YOU SWISS PASSIAN, BABY MOSES, ILLY WONKA!!!! I SEE THAT WHIP TOO... I BET IT BELONGS TO BABY MOSES!LOL
a glimpse of his music. I'm excited about hearing some new material:
a glimpse of him as a minister:
I will forever be a Flame fan:
This is a great song by Lacrae:
Willie Will comes with the truth! a true street minister! Secular clubs invite him to come spit God's Truth! Truly he Gets It (God's word) In!
New Video!!!!! Alotta chain swingin and swayin - I LOVE IT! DANG I SEE YOU SWISS PASSIAN, BABY MOSES, ILLY WONKA!!!! I SEE THAT WHIP TOO... I BET IT BELONGS TO BABY MOSES!LOL
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Another Christian calling out Jay-Z AND P-DIDDY! The difference though... skillz! Go to OfficiallyG1Magazine.com for the Bizzle interview!
See this is what I'm talkin about! This man called out the same stuff that Bizzle called out but why has there been a bigger overall response towards Bizzle? Like I say in the interview, you gotta have top notch skillz too! The Bible says that things are 1st natural AND THEN spiritual! Both are strong Christians but they come 2 different ways. Check out Ciryl then check out bizzle and see what I mean. I will say one thing though; both of their names get twisted LOL!
Ciryl:
Bizzle:
Heck while I'm at it... More from Bizzle cuz he's just that nice.
Liar
MAN THAT'S A HOT TRACK!!!! NO LIE!
Ciryl:
Bizzle:
Heck while I'm at it... More from Bizzle cuz he's just that nice.
Liar
MAN THAT'S A HOT TRACK!!!! NO LIE!
Random videos & Nicki Minaj on Female Rap Artists
The Blood of Jesus in a fight:
Has extremely graphic verbal content. The crazy sins poppin off in church ministry! If there are ANY people out there getting abused by ANYONE - PLEASE REPORT IT NOW! The person you report may even get exposed unto salvation in the process of having to go to jail and face themselves! Not telling enables the predator to remain on the loose to deceive, confuse, and control others the same as you. But exposing them may cause them to face and fear God quicker than if they had never been exposed. My advice is to trust God, use wisdom and expose that mess! And then you get some professional counseling - thru the state or otherwise - but help will be available! Trust God to cover your shame (it's not your fault you were preyed on)!
A woman's story - yes I put it up:
Nicki Minaj gives the reason for females lackin in the music game... I thought this was quite interesting because I have yet to have seen a female Christian artist blow up AT ALL (even a little bit)! Name 1-2 female Christian rap artists that's putting it down naturally & spiritually on a wide platform! Please somebody let me know! Of course NM is cursing in this video so be warned and please no judgments on me posting this stuff - you will only become more angry with me.
Has extremely graphic verbal content. The crazy sins poppin off in church ministry! If there are ANY people out there getting abused by ANYONE - PLEASE REPORT IT NOW! The person you report may even get exposed unto salvation in the process of having to go to jail and face themselves! Not telling enables the predator to remain on the loose to deceive, confuse, and control others the same as you. But exposing them may cause them to face and fear God quicker than if they had never been exposed. My advice is to trust God, use wisdom and expose that mess! And then you get some professional counseling - thru the state or otherwise - but help will be available! Trust God to cover your shame (it's not your fault you were preyed on)!
A woman's story - yes I put it up:
Nicki Minaj gives the reason for females lackin in the music game... I thought this was quite interesting because I have yet to have seen a female Christian artist blow up AT ALL (even a little bit)! Name 1-2 female Christian rap artists that's putting it down naturally & spiritually on a wide platform! Please somebody let me know! Of course NM is cursing in this video so be warned and please no judgments on me posting this stuff - you will only become more angry with me.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Clothing label FEMLINE - The Hottest!
Meet Erica aka ERocka, co-DJ of ITM Radio, CEO of G1 Magazine & creator of Femline... a line of Remixxed T's who's creating a buzz of heat! Erica is a mother of 2, wife and respected business woman who has learned how to bloom wherever and however she's planted! Her shirts are in demand and now available online as well at "Hot Rod Heidi's Vintage Closet" to those scrambling to get their own!
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
A King lead by the King to Nadia Bloom! Amazing glory to God on this one...
This guy's wife is really a true hero herself! Notice that she is the one who reminded Mr. King of how they pray for how to find things they lost and they always find it... Just check out the story!
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
What Do Wives Do...
I have plenty of girlfriends who are married. Heck, I'm married.
When things are going great in marriage there are laughs and great sex, the wife doesnt "nag" & the husband "pays attention to her needs" - with or without money. But then eventually selfish-ambitions take hold and suddenly, there isn't enough money, everyone needs their "space", and sex is a no go if too much drama ensues - at least to one of the spouses. Suddenly, your searching other "options".
As a stay-at-home mom, "working" is an understatement. "Work" is the stay at home mom's lifestyle! There are no days off. There are no breaks or lunches or "me" times (not really). Because even when the husband watches the kids for us, what happens? They wait for us to come back around in order to relieve them, leaving us wives with the messes to clean up that they allowed the kids to make for the sake of not wanting to deal with telling the kids to clean or cleaning it up themselves - she'll get it up. But heck, if you're smart you'll learn to be happy with the fact that the kids are fed, safe and maybe even clean in your husband's care.
Our children are ages 2 and 1, throw in a husband whose name is NOT Mr. Clean and loves attention and you have a recipe for possibly losing your identity!
What happens all of a sudden if the husband decides he wants another life apart from the married one? What happens to us women who have day after day dedicated our life's work of losing our own lives for the sake of others?
Now I'm no Stepford (far from) that's for sure! I struggle to cook when I feel stressed - heck I just struggle to cook! I don't do ironing. I wash clothes once I'm overwhelmed - & then they'll become a sea of snuggly soft mounds for my children to dive into for about 2 weeks . I will leave dishes in the sink for three nights straight if I can tolerate it for some rest. (I'll admit that I do try to fight for my right to be lazy at times.)
I don't always feel like having sex more than 2-3 times a week (tops). My hair is married to the bun because the salon, well that's a fantasy now-a-days for me. And I don't give my children their lessons on a consistent basis (but childcare is trying to rape people at $278-ish per week per child and I'm sorry.... that's just unrealistic in today's economy.
I, the ex-model, am far (far far) away from the woman of desire in comparison to the do-it-all woman that media empresses upon our subconcious thoughts: perfect schedule, perfect career & education, strong faith, perfect style and poise, the perfect vehicle, perfect house, perfectly well behaved tots, perfectly sexual (go down whenever he wants) wife, always knowing what to say and how to say it with a big butt and a smile that shines the glory of God! And on top of all that, not need a man... well then what the heck was the man created for? Woman was not created to overshadow the man. Woman was created as man's helpmate.
Every now-and-then, I have to remind myself that if God has given me a standard and yet He exercises such extreme grace when I fall short of it, how much more should I be forgiving of myself (and my hubby) when things don't fall into some picture perfect paragon.
Somthing that really gets me is that most women (who do do it all) are not being a superwoman because they like that status, it's because they have babydaddies who don't do their God given duties in the first place and so the ladies are really FORCED to look the part. My mother had to be one of those women because she had a man (my handsome daddy) that wanted to live more for himself and was too immature to understand the structuring and wisdom in family (at that time). If men really understood what the family structure is... Men focus on their work family more than the one at home, [some] never realizing that the family is not a burden. It is meant to be a finely tuned machine for the purpose of progression of God's kingdom, society, charity, the economy, and as the ultimate demonstration of love. Instead we do everything in our power to stray away from that center. We look at family as a ground zero rather than a sanctuary and school.
And so what do I do? A little part time job, sell [FaBuLOUS] jewelry and my Snooze N Go... The house stuff of course, the Momma thing; no doubt (gotta love it)... but to most now a days it isn't enough. I have to work to help pay bills and still work full time at home while trying to make my hobbies my day job - without breaks with the possibility of losing a marriage; because in the midst of motherhood we may lose ourself? So what happens if that husband decides to leave and leave you to fend financially for yourself? What then?And though it may not seem a tough job to many, it is a serious mental & sometimes physical battle, especially with toddlers - and sure enough the husband doesn't want to do it! That alone should be worth the reward and respect. It would be nice to hear rap & r&b songs that applaud the woman who is determined to have a healthy home (spiritually, emotionally, financially & physically) even if it means that she is simply put, a Homemaker.
But the problem is that motherhood is not flashy. It's not self-seeking, it's not prideful, it's not rude or quite ambitious. It's routine, it's patient, it protects, it's full of hope, it perseveres, and adores truth! And oh... a main thing... it makes no money. But you know what they say: the one with the money rules, right? This world and it's sick mentality has it's priorities all mixed up! That's a trip because my justification has to come from the sweet appreciation the Lord shows me and from the goals I steadily lock in to achieve - knowing that my reward is in the future of my babies and in the Lord Almighty. Or else, there is no pat on the back. I can't wait until mother's day. I would truly like to treat my mother this year.
How often the TRUE roles of the wife and mom are underappreciated.
So to ALL the mommies (seemingly good & not so good), you are not alone! And if no one else appreciates the time, energy and work you live to put in, God does - I mean just look at how underappreciated He is!
When things are going great in marriage there are laughs and great sex, the wife doesnt "nag" & the husband "pays attention to her needs" - with or without money. But then eventually selfish-ambitions take hold and suddenly, there isn't enough money, everyone needs their "space", and sex is a no go if too much drama ensues - at least to one of the spouses. Suddenly, your searching other "options".
As a stay-at-home mom, "working" is an understatement. "Work" is the stay at home mom's lifestyle! There are no days off. There are no breaks or lunches or "me" times (not really). Because even when the husband watches the kids for us, what happens? They wait for us to come back around in order to relieve them, leaving us wives with the messes to clean up that they allowed the kids to make for the sake of not wanting to deal with telling the kids to clean or cleaning it up themselves - she'll get it up. But heck, if you're smart you'll learn to be happy with the fact that the kids are fed, safe and maybe even clean in your husband's care.
Our children are ages 2 and 1, throw in a husband whose name is NOT Mr. Clean and loves attention and you have a recipe for possibly losing your identity!
What happens all of a sudden if the husband decides he wants another life apart from the married one? What happens to us women who have day after day dedicated our life's work of losing our own lives for the sake of others?
Now I'm no Stepford (far from) that's for sure! I struggle to cook when I feel stressed - heck I just struggle to cook! I don't do ironing. I wash clothes once I'm overwhelmed - & then they'll become a sea of snuggly soft mounds for my children to dive into for about 2 weeks . I will leave dishes in the sink for three nights straight if I can tolerate it for some rest. (I'll admit that I do try to fight for my right to be lazy at times.)
I don't always feel like having sex more than 2-3 times a week (tops). My hair is married to the bun because the salon, well that's a fantasy now-a-days for me. And I don't give my children their lessons on a consistent basis (but childcare is trying to rape people at $278-ish per week per child and I'm sorry.... that's just unrealistic in today's economy.
I, the ex-model, am far (far far) away from the woman of desire in comparison to the do-it-all woman that media empresses upon our subconcious thoughts: perfect schedule, perfect career & education, strong faith, perfect style and poise, the perfect vehicle, perfect house, perfectly well behaved tots, perfectly sexual (go down whenever he wants) wife, always knowing what to say and how to say it with a big butt and a smile that shines the glory of God! And on top of all that, not need a man... well then what the heck was the man created for? Woman was not created to overshadow the man. Woman was created as man's helpmate.
Every now-and-then, I have to remind myself that if God has given me a standard and yet He exercises such extreme grace when I fall short of it, how much more should I be forgiving of myself (and my hubby) when things don't fall into some picture perfect paragon.
Somthing that really gets me is that most women (who do do it all) are not being a superwoman because they like that status, it's because they have babydaddies who don't do their God given duties in the first place and so the ladies are really FORCED to look the part. My mother had to be one of those women because she had a man (my handsome daddy) that wanted to live more for himself and was too immature to understand the structuring and wisdom in family (at that time). If men really understood what the family structure is... Men focus on their work family more than the one at home, [some] never realizing that the family is not a burden. It is meant to be a finely tuned machine for the purpose of progression of God's kingdom, society, charity, the economy, and as the ultimate demonstration of love. Instead we do everything in our power to stray away from that center. We look at family as a ground zero rather than a sanctuary and school.
And so what do I do? A little part time job, sell [FaBuLOUS] jewelry and my Snooze N Go... The house stuff of course, the Momma thing; no doubt (gotta love it)... but to most now a days it isn't enough. I have to work to help pay bills and still work full time at home while trying to make my hobbies my day job - without breaks with the possibility of losing a marriage; because in the midst of motherhood we may lose ourself? So what happens if that husband decides to leave and leave you to fend financially for yourself? What then?And though it may not seem a tough job to many, it is a serious mental & sometimes physical battle, especially with toddlers - and sure enough the husband doesn't want to do it! That alone should be worth the reward and respect. It would be nice to hear rap & r&b songs that applaud the woman who is determined to have a healthy home (spiritually, emotionally, financially & physically) even if it means that she is simply put, a Homemaker.
But the problem is that motherhood is not flashy. It's not self-seeking, it's not prideful, it's not rude or quite ambitious. It's routine, it's patient, it protects, it's full of hope, it perseveres, and adores truth! And oh... a main thing... it makes no money. But you know what they say: the one with the money rules, right? This world and it's sick mentality has it's priorities all mixed up! That's a trip because my justification has to come from the sweet appreciation the Lord shows me and from the goals I steadily lock in to achieve - knowing that my reward is in the future of my babies and in the Lord Almighty. Or else, there is no pat on the back. I can't wait until mother's day. I would truly like to treat my mother this year.
How often the TRUE roles of the wife and mom are underappreciated.
So to ALL the mommies (seemingly good & not so good), you are not alone! And if no one else appreciates the time, energy and work you live to put in, God does - I mean just look at how underappreciated He is!
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Inside Tha Musik... Christian Rap Radio... G1 Mag Issue Out... Latest on Rapper Seven on Hollafest... You Gotta Love It!
Set the Date!
G1 Magazine - New Issue is Out! Check out:
touching interviews from:
Andrea Wiley, director of the several award-winning documentary, "SoulMate" asking why so many black women are single.
The 1st Ladies of Gospel Rap - are their husbands saved... for real? From the horse's mouth!
All this Health care Insurance talk... But what about insuring your Life? Check out the best options for you and your family!
And You Be The Match and save a life through BetheMatch.org
Check out beautiful Naps on the Runway! Fresh Hair! and maaaaad Shoe Flare!!!
And MUCH MORE!!!
ITM RADIO!!!!! Check in with the fam - coming from the northwest yet united worldwide in Christ, EROCKA & A.R. with the BANGIN' Hot 7 @ 7 music and in demand interviews on Klay 1180 am. As voices in a distant land, known as Seattle - lol, they bring the realness to the table - with salt in hand baby!!!!! OKKKAAYY So check them out Sunday evenings 7pst/10est !!!
G1 Magazine - New Issue is Out! Check out:
touching interviews from:
Andrea Wiley, director of the several award-winning documentary, "SoulMate" asking why so many black women are single.
The 1st Ladies of Gospel Rap - are their husbands saved... for real? From the horse's mouth!
All this Health care Insurance talk... But what about insuring your Life? Check out the best options for you and your family!
And You Be The Match and save a life through BetheMatch.org
Check out beautiful Naps on the Runway! Fresh Hair! and maaaaad Shoe Flare!!!
And MUCH MORE!!!
Follow up with Seven and the Hog Mob at http://hollafestradio.blogspot.com/ Great interview!
Man I love the HollaFest Radio - coming from the east coast yet united worldwide in Christ, you get hours of Christian rap and Reggae ton online! The DJ's are live and called by God to PREACH DAT FIRE! The interviews are in-depth and they ask the questions, you as the listener, want to ask the artists.
Depressed 1
The issue: Okay. So depression sucks! Especially when you have kids to care for yet the depression makes you feel like you need to be cared for!
I am totally speaking about myself.
A flip-side look into the issue: I posted that "Controlled Strength" thought of mine because it helped me to remember that the Lord has given me love, peace and a sound mind. In other words, things aren't really as crazy as they tend to turn in my mind. The reality is that I'm still maturing and learning how to be a loving wife, mother and business woman... and along with those identities... how to be a godly woman in my now 30's after wondering where the heck the Essence of my 20's went to!
My take: So yeah... I have full right to not understand everything... full right to cry and pout at times for being bored out of my mind or mad that I can no longer wear my high heels as often as I'd like. I'm thankful to a wise friend & minister in the Lord, Allen, for reminding me not to try to fit myself in this box that I feel I'm suppose to be in at 30 - or as he put it, "The key is not trying to work yourself into a mold of what you never had". In fact, I'd like to be as far out of ANY box as possible. Why confine myself, when God has most likely purposed better for me than I have conceived?
An antedote: Like my friend said, "TALKING ABOUT YOUR PROBLEMS is a GOOD SIGN YOU ARE HEALING AND BEGINNING TO MAKE ROOM TO EMBRACE BETTER PARTS OF YOURSELF and transform who you are into a more complete person!" Thus my post.
Family: I thank God for a family that loves me through my depressed seasons whether for months at a time or an hour or two. Praise the Lord for my husband who is stable in his thinking when I'm unraveling at each end! Sometimes his stoic reactions to my cries for help are indescribably frustrating. But when he holds me in his warm, soothing, tatted and purposeful arms - and looks me in my eyes, I realize that his love for me is not blinding and nor is he numb to my hurts. Rather he's quite patient, selflessly intentional and forgiving without saying much of anything in response to my confusing needs. Very wise in my book...lol.
I am totally speaking about myself.
A flip-side look into the issue: I posted that "Controlled Strength" thought of mine because it helped me to remember that the Lord has given me love, peace and a sound mind. In other words, things aren't really as crazy as they tend to turn in my mind. The reality is that I'm still maturing and learning how to be a loving wife, mother and business woman... and along with those identities... how to be a godly woman in my now 30's after wondering where the heck the Essence of my 20's went to!
My take: So yeah... I have full right to not understand everything... full right to cry and pout at times for being bored out of my mind or mad that I can no longer wear my high heels as often as I'd like. I'm thankful to a wise friend & minister in the Lord, Allen, for reminding me not to try to fit myself in this box that I feel I'm suppose to be in at 30 - or as he put it, "The key is not trying to work yourself into a mold of what you never had". In fact, I'd like to be as far out of ANY box as possible. Why confine myself, when God has most likely purposed better for me than I have conceived?
An antedote: Like my friend said, "TALKING ABOUT YOUR PROBLEMS is a GOOD SIGN YOU ARE HEALING AND BEGINNING TO MAKE ROOM TO EMBRACE BETTER PARTS OF YOURSELF and transform who you are into a more complete person!" Thus my post.
Family: I thank God for a family that loves me through my depressed seasons whether for months at a time or an hour or two. Praise the Lord for my husband who is stable in his thinking when I'm unraveling at each end! Sometimes his stoic reactions to my cries for help are indescribably frustrating. But when he holds me in his warm, soothing, tatted and purposeful arms - and looks me in my eyes, I realize that his love for me is not blinding and nor is he numb to my hurts. Rather he's quite patient, selflessly intentional and forgiving without saying much of anything in response to my confusing needs. Very wise in my book...lol.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Controlled Strength or Uncontrollable Weakness
My cousin reminded me that if I was still working on humility, that I was still just a babe in Christ! It jolted me man!!! He said that meekness is where I should be at.
He asked me what the definition of meek is and he told me "controlled strength". A dictionary def is "enduring injury with patience without resentment" & "not violently strong"! THAT TAKES SOME STRENGTH! It takes discipline for me to hold my tongue, follow the Bible, not think the wrong thoughts. Him saying that really created a whirlwind of thought on why we call Christ, LORD. Then I realized that while we are held accountable to our actions, our thought processes are not because no person hears our thoughts.
In this life, our actions our judged, not our thoughts.This is why it is MAJOR that we impart the Word Of God into the minds of our children. So what we think consistently is extremely major!
My cousin asked me what the opposite of "controlled strength" would be. I replied "uncontrollable weakness" - and by grace, this is when we have to find out that God's grace is sufficient and that in our weakness He is strong. But the Lord tries to tell us that we don't have to fall just to find the grace of God; because if we are constantly falling then how can we help someone else up? So He tries to reach us before we do wrong. God can show us if [we] are operating in controlled strength (meekness) or uncontrollable weakness.
So [we] call Him Lord in faith that His Words of compassion, love, control and wisdom will invade [our] thinking...better yet, [our] PERSPECTIVE, before thinking on doing wrong (or acting on negative impulse-according to God's standard).
Being meek means allowing Christ to truly lord over [our] thoughts to line up to His will for His glory. Also, this prevents unproductive or negative thinking from manifesting and instead [we] reap from positive and productive actions, thus..."the meek shall inherit the earth"....in other words, [we] are then more prone to succed than to fail while on this earth; all the way until after death. It's biblical principle.
He asked me what the definition of meek is and he told me "controlled strength". A dictionary def is "enduring injury with patience without resentment" & "not violently strong"! THAT TAKES SOME STRENGTH! It takes discipline for me to hold my tongue, follow the Bible, not think the wrong thoughts. Him saying that really created a whirlwind of thought on why we call Christ, LORD. Then I realized that while we are held accountable to our actions, our thought processes are not because no person hears our thoughts.
In this life, our actions our judged, not our thoughts.This is why it is MAJOR that we impart the Word Of God into the minds of our children. So what we think consistently is extremely major!
My cousin asked me what the opposite of "controlled strength" would be. I replied "uncontrollable weakness" - and by grace, this is when we have to find out that God's grace is sufficient and that in our weakness He is strong. But the Lord tries to tell us that we don't have to fall just to find the grace of God; because if we are constantly falling then how can we help someone else up? So He tries to reach us before we do wrong. God can show us if [we] are operating in controlled strength (meekness) or uncontrollable weakness.
So [we] call Him Lord in faith that His Words of compassion, love, control and wisdom will invade [our] thinking...better yet, [our] PERSPECTIVE, before thinking on doing wrong (or acting on negative impulse-according to God's standard).
Being meek means allowing Christ to truly lord over [our] thoughts to line up to His will for His glory. Also, this prevents unproductive or negative thinking from manifesting and instead [we] reap from positive and productive actions, thus..."the meek shall inherit the earth"....in other words, [we] are then more prone to succed than to fail while on this earth; all the way until after death. It's biblical principle.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Why write?
You know, I started this blog in hopes of sparking something in others who would come across it as well as for the sake of my sanity!
However, to be honest, I don't know if people have even been reading it lol! Sometimes you never really know with these things if people don't comment. Maybe I should put up a counter... just a thought.
I've tried to think of what people would want to read about. But why try so hard? That causes unecessary stress. And as a result, I have practically stopped blogging. But this is suppose to be a form of therapy for me.
So now, I hold myself to no boundary in regard to the content I'd like to write. I have held back quite often.
For more in-depth stories that I've written on, check out articles on www.OfficiallyG1Magazine.com
NEW ISSUE OUT NOW!
However, to be honest, I don't know if people have even been reading it lol! Sometimes you never really know with these things if people don't comment. Maybe I should put up a counter... just a thought.
I've tried to think of what people would want to read about. But why try so hard? That causes unecessary stress. And as a result, I have practically stopped blogging. But this is suppose to be a form of therapy for me.
So now, I hold myself to no boundary in regard to the content I'd like to write. I have held back quite often.
For more in-depth stories that I've written on, check out articles on www.OfficiallyG1Magazine.com
NEW ISSUE OUT NOW!
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
The Michael Vick Project
Okay so I watched the Michael Vick Project premier last night. Imma tell you why I loved it...
Vick and his family were soooo transparent - and that's what I write about in G1 Magazine articles. When you looked at his family, you could see your own in some way. You could see the process that took place and the reasons why it was so easy for Vick and his "friends" to conduct such ignorant acts. Dog fighting, if you ask me wasn't his problem (though it was for the dogs), it was a drastic symptom of a past impoverished mentality that so many of us can attest to. Examples of what I mean in less drastic terms that we can more personally identify with:
- The woman who finally gets a good man, yet can't let their relationship flourish because even though her circumstance changed for the better, her mentality did not. She doesn't even consider changing herself and so negative behaviors are what occur in the midst of a blessed circumstance... and you guessed it, she looses the good man and reverts right back to the loser type. Her outcome reflected her mentality.
- Tiger Woods supposedly had a good wife and family, yet his mentality was obviously not in proper perspective. I don't know, maybe his wife was crunk and crazy behind closed doors, but as the husband and as her covering, his mentality went to a sinful place instead of a place of righteousness and wholeness. His actions reflected his mentality.
It's always an issue of the lust of the eye, the lust of the flesh, or the pride of life, just like the Bible says. Usually these issues get masked until what's done in the dark comes to light. We have all fallen guilty of it at some point. But o' how sweet is the Lord and His redemptive love and work if we humble out! We help so many more people once we are humble and healed, which in turn can bring closure to those whom we have hurt in our sinfulness.
I will be tuning in to the Michael Vick Project airing weekly on BET - which I'm so glad it's BET.
Of course much of this is a pr stunt and politics for Vick, but who cares. We can learn a thing or two hopefully. And whether we want him to remain punished or not should not be of concern, but whether the work of forgiveness and redemption is addressed in our own minds for ourselves and others.
Be blessed.
p.s. Mr. Vick, it would be great if you posted your thoughts about each of your episodes on your blog. (http://www.michaelvickzone.com/)
Vick and his family were soooo transparent - and that's what I write about in G1 Magazine articles. When you looked at his family, you could see your own in some way. You could see the process that took place and the reasons why it was so easy for Vick and his "friends" to conduct such ignorant acts. Dog fighting, if you ask me wasn't his problem (though it was for the dogs), it was a drastic symptom of a past impoverished mentality that so many of us can attest to. Examples of what I mean in less drastic terms that we can more personally identify with:
- The woman who finally gets a good man, yet can't let their relationship flourish because even though her circumstance changed for the better, her mentality did not. She doesn't even consider changing herself and so negative behaviors are what occur in the midst of a blessed circumstance... and you guessed it, she looses the good man and reverts right back to the loser type. Her outcome reflected her mentality.
- Tiger Woods supposedly had a good wife and family, yet his mentality was obviously not in proper perspective. I don't know, maybe his wife was crunk and crazy behind closed doors, but as the husband and as her covering, his mentality went to a sinful place instead of a place of righteousness and wholeness. His actions reflected his mentality.
It's always an issue of the lust of the eye, the lust of the flesh, or the pride of life, just like the Bible says. Usually these issues get masked until what's done in the dark comes to light. We have all fallen guilty of it at some point. But o' how sweet is the Lord and His redemptive love and work if we humble out! We help so many more people once we are humble and healed, which in turn can bring closure to those whom we have hurt in our sinfulness.
I will be tuning in to the Michael Vick Project airing weekly on BET - which I'm so glad it's BET.
Of course much of this is a pr stunt and politics for Vick, but who cares. We can learn a thing or two hopefully. And whether we want him to remain punished or not should not be of concern, but whether the work of forgiveness and redemption is addressed in our own minds for ourselves and others.
Be blessed.
p.s. Mr. Vick, it would be great if you posted your thoughts about each of your episodes on your blog. (http://www.michaelvickzone.com/)
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Wow, how I have missed you!
I was compelled to post a new entry (after a long hiatus) after witnessing one of the most precious moments with my daughter.
My mother got frustrated with me once when I told her I didn't want to teach my kids the usual night time prayer. My response to her was honest - I didn't and still don't want to teach my children routine prayers (other than a food blessing) so that they learn relationship with the Lord and not one-sided appeals. I desire that my children accept Christ as their Lord and Savior in their everyday living so that they don't have to worry about a routine nightly prayer about" if I should die before I wake..."or what-have-you. I pray they are greatly assured before laying their heads down each night. I pray they walk by the holy Spirit in forgiveness, repentance and love out of grace and integrity from scripture.
So getting to the point...
Before bed tonight, my 2 year old daughter came from her room to let me know she had to "go potty". I take her to do so. After a long wait for her to "go poop", I was growing impatient as I had a lot on my mind. While she was on the potty she began to pray (with her hands together) as I stood diagonally in the bathroom doorway. I heard her starting off, "In Jesus name... uerwncoiem jiofewj jfioa Grandma... Daddy... jewa fkdlatejnvroa outpejkfg...Daddy....urie odkjur...Grandma... and she went on for quite some time; speaking quite low as if trying to be discreet. A friend of mine called it speaking in tongues when his daughter did it -lol.
So me, knowing how Jesus loves his "little ones", I told her to "pray to Jesus for Mommy too". So she went back to praying...kjruei irhg ruioen... and made mention of me, "in Jesus name".
Have I gone so far away from that close relationship I once had with God that He was graceful enough to use my 2yr old daughter to help strengthen my faith?
Well, what I know is that it astounded me to see my little girl so serious about her "Jesus" and it placed a smile in my heart and a tear in my eye.
I was compelled to post a new entry (after a long hiatus) after witnessing one of the most precious moments with my daughter.
My mother got frustrated with me once when I told her I didn't want to teach my kids the usual night time prayer. My response to her was honest - I didn't and still don't want to teach my children routine prayers (other than a food blessing) so that they learn relationship with the Lord and not one-sided appeals. I desire that my children accept Christ as their Lord and Savior in their everyday living so that they don't have to worry about a routine nightly prayer about" if I should die before I wake..."or what-have-you. I pray they are greatly assured before laying their heads down each night. I pray they walk by the holy Spirit in forgiveness, repentance and love out of grace and integrity from scripture.
So getting to the point...
Before bed tonight, my 2 year old daughter came from her room to let me know she had to "go potty". I take her to do so. After a long wait for her to "go poop", I was growing impatient as I had a lot on my mind. While she was on the potty she began to pray (with her hands together) as I stood diagonally in the bathroom doorway. I heard her starting off, "In Jesus name... uerwncoiem jiofewj jfioa Grandma... Daddy... jewa fkdlatejnvroa outpejkfg...Daddy....urie odkjur...Grandma... and she went on for quite some time; speaking quite low as if trying to be discreet. A friend of mine called it speaking in tongues when his daughter did it -lol.
So me, knowing how Jesus loves his "little ones", I told her to "pray to Jesus for Mommy too". So she went back to praying...kjruei irhg ruioen... and made mention of me, "in Jesus name".
Have I gone so far away from that close relationship I once had with God that He was graceful enough to use my 2yr old daughter to help strengthen my faith?
Well, what I know is that it astounded me to see my little girl so serious about her "Jesus" and it placed a smile in my heart and a tear in my eye.
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