Newer Gay Agenda Spreads in Hollywood

So I guess a new way of avoiding marriage is to simply tell your significant other that you are refusing to marry as a protest for gay marital rights! You'll get married only when gays can marry and that's that! That should get your girlfriend or boyfriend off your case about getting married... at least for a while.


Brangelina, Mechad Brooks (BKA Eggs from True Blood), and Charlize Theron have all spoken out about gay marital rights and have chosen not to marry for the sake of it.


Aol.com featured a recent interview with Charlize Theron. She's been with the same man for 8 years yet has decided not to marry until gays are allowed to get married just as heterosexual couples. She mentioned that she would stand up for any group Christian or otherwise if she felt they were being oppressed...but let me not go there, for Christian oppression is never-ending!


(SEGWAYING) This is one of the sadest forms of current protests! Charlize makes it plain that it's very dangerous to treat a society according to personal beliefs, yet this is what societies are made up with and of! Granted, history has proven the dangers of extreme religious dictatorship, but it is not to be compared with the obviously healthy and good natured beliefs of the teachings of Christ. Obviously there are many who don't believe in Christ Jesus of Nazareth so the Christian teachings on homosexuality just seem ABSOLUTELY ridiculous and anti-gay/les. People constantly beat against and twist God's teachings on homosexuality in order to justify the lifestyle. This is expected. It just grieves me, as a Christian, to know that people are adding sin on top of sin already by proudly justifying an abomination and then making a bigger insult to God by fornicating to support it! It just makes no godly sense to me.


And just a side thought, for those that feel like homosexuals are being discriminated against wrongly because they are "born that way", here is what I say to that... Scientifically there are no findings of this and also Jesus stated for such things that we "must be born again of water and [His] spirit". Heck I was having fits of rage, clubbing like crazy and sexing outside of marriage when I came to Christ but I bet you I no longer felt a need for those things upon growing in the knowledge and fellowship of Christ. I went to Him as I was but had come to understand at least to some extent, the holiness of God. So none of us have any excuse for our sins. It is what it is and all we can do, if given the chance, is accept His forgiveness and His lordship. Still, no one should ever be hated against but rather should be treated with love, kindness and respect, according to the teachings and in the Spirit of Christ Jesus. God didn't hate on me for being a sinner, rather He loved me in understanding though He hated my sin. But through recognition of my sins, I have gained a deeper understanding of the blessings of grace towards others as well as myself and appreciate what I have with the Lord.


I'll end it like this... It's like my wise and beautiful mother says, "Celebrity marriages rarely last anyway, so what power does their stand [on marriage] really hold?" Lol is that mean to say?????


Feel free to comment about this topic.


Ttyl

MB Spring 2010 Fashion Week

I'll be putting up videos I find from the Spring 2010 Fashion Week (Sept 10-17) that I think have cute pieces. I must ask though...Where are the black american designer fashions?????

Christian Siriano


Arise: African Promise Collective


Pamella Roland


Cynthia Steffe


Tibi


Narciso Rodriguez


Carolina Herrera


Michael Kors


Lacoste

Knock This

SUPA MARIO

Obama's Address to Congress 9/9/09

Below is the 50 minute video of President Obama's speech on yesterday. If you'd like to view a shorter version click here.
Otherwise, here is Obama setting it straight about his proposed healthcare plan. I particularly love how he praises John McCain's original plan which the President has included as an immediate relief option for people with pre-existing conditions. It was almost touching even. :o)

-Our President wants health insurance to become mandatory for everyone so that.

-He wants multiple (a marketplace of) heathcare companies out there to choose from in order to drive down rates and provide more options for the people; just like there are multiple car insurance companies to choose from (Progressive, Geico, Safe Auto...) where people can choose the best rates. This level of competition will FORCE insurance companies to provide more affordable rates with better service instead of insurance coming from only a handful of companies that control with high rates and unethical practices like dropping the sickest policy holders.

-The President also wants a not-for-profit public option for those without insurance which he said will count for only 5% of the people.

-His goal is to end healthcare abuses and make insurance available (affordable) to everyone.

Christian Louboutin

FASHION GEOGRAPHY - Where to Go:

Those who truly know me, know that I am not a namebrand groupie and can wear $2 flip flops all year if the weather allows. HOWEVER, I still believe that fashion is expressed art that deserves every bit of the attention it gets (in most cases). So if there is a chance of getting these great art pieces at unbeatable prices then all should know!

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The down-side is that there isn't a HUGE selection but it's enough to find the deal you may desire. He's got up to 85% savings. Shoes that are normally thousands of dollars cost no more than a pair of new Jordans (or less)!

Check out the latest in stock!

Also, while you're there, take a peek at the Manolo Blahnik and Yves Saint Laurent Collections also at 85%savings!
Enjoy!

A Look Back...

I just wanted to post some things that spoke out to me in the news dealing with Christianity.

I'm still waiting to get more info on these stories. If you have heard anything more then let me know.

In the News:

- Praying Dad Found Guilty of Reckless Homicide...
- Miracle: 90-Year-Old Man Gains Back Sight...
- Christian Girl flees from Muslim Family...


Praying Dad Found Guilty of Reckless Homicide

According to The Associated Press, Dale Neumann, 47, of Wisconsin was found guilty for not seeking medical attention for his 11-year-old daughter, Madeline, who died from undiagnosed diabetes. He, his wife, Leilani and others, gathered in the home around Madeline to pray in agreement for her “complete healing”. 911 was contacted by someone in the home when she stopped breathing.

The mother, Leilani, was convicted of second-degree homicide and now both are facing up to 25 years in prison.

Prosecutors say that it was Neumann’s duty to seek medical attention for his daughter. Neumann stated, "We didn't really sense it was like a life-and-death situation. We figured there was something really fighting in her body…”

AP made mention of another incident where the parents of a 15-month-old were charged with manslaughter for depending solely on prayer instead of seeking medical attention. Their child died of pneumonia and a blood infection. Their charges were reduced to misdemeanors.

As Christians, some may want to know when it’s okay to receive secular help. I find it quite interesting that we know when to accept government aid or the help of an unsaved friend when we are in financial trials. Yet when it comes to life and death, some allow (who I believe) Satan, to trick believers into thinking that if they ask for aid in the medical arena that they are somehow doubting God and not operating in faith. The Bible says that the gifts come without repentance. Therefore, God has gifted people, saved or unsaved, for the sake of His mercy, purpose, glory, and love. We should never feel like we are having less faith for seeking medical attention. The Lord has not created us to be one-man shows and know it alls. No. We have been created to need and love one another.

Satan’s goal is to steal the Word of God from our remembrance, kill us (physically or spiritually), and destroy our destinies in Christ Jesus. Let us not be ignorant of the enemies devices. Let's not over-spiritualize simple matters.



Miracle: 90-Year-Old Man Gains Back Sight

What would you do upon getting your sight back?
Well Marty Alvey, 90, is looking for a young hot love of about 75 years!

In a CNN interview, Alvey told how he was legally blind for 3 years and after being dizzy and taking a fall, he made a 911 call and took a trip to the Emergency Room. The doctors found nothing wrong with him but then he noticed that he was able to see and told the doctor.

The doctor could find no medical reason for his sight returning.

“God blessed me. Why? I don’t know.”

Jeanette Spinelle, his daughter, told CNN about the walk they took and said that “he could see everything he couldn't see before”.




Video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbvOnz26bbE


Christian Girl flees from Muslim Family

17-year-old Rifqa Bary left her home in Ohio and fled to Florida in fear of falling victim to an honor killing by her Muslim parents for converting over to Christianity.

"They love God more than me; they have to do this," Rifqa said. "I'm fighting for my life. You guys don't understand."

As reported by The Associated Press, Rifqa is a recent Christian convert and had been communicating with a Christian Florida family through an online prayer group.

Rev. Blake Lorenz, Pastor of Global Revolution Church has been her upfront support. He stood by her side as she stated her claims of endangerment.

Authorities question whether or not Rifqa is in any real danger feeling that the parents are genuine in their concerns for their daughter. Rifqa’s father, Mohamed Bary, stated, "We love her, we want her back, she is free to practice her religion, whatever she believes in, that's OK." Her father said he didn't make any threats toward her and feels she has been wrongly influenced.

The story is a bit complex to judge for the simple fact that Muslims are known to practice Sharia law which would condone the killing of a Muslim that converts to another faith. Conversion from Islam is considered an embarrassment to Muslim families and an act against Allah.

There simply aren’t enough details from either side to determine the realness of Rifqa’s concerns. Last heard, Rifqa is in state custody and authorities aren’t fully sure if she should go back to her parents.



Video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09WjFwe8pUk

No more Telemarketers! New Law...

Here's what's up. Telemarketers can't call your house but now neither can those annoying automated messages.

I still have to get more details but I know AOL had a story about it if you can track it there.

This new law prevents telemarketers from calling even if they have done business with you in the past. The only way a telemarketer can contact you is if you give them written permission.

Yay!

Do You Have Fears?

If you have F.E.A.R, you must remember that you have already been given F.A.I.T.H.

God says that He has given each of us a measure of faith! Lets take advantage of it! Romans 12:3

F.E.A.R stands for:
FALSE EVIDENCE APPEARING REAL.

F.A.I.T.H. stands for:
FAVOR AS IN THE HEAVENS.


"Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Hebrews 11:1

I hope this encourages someone.

Plaxico Burress

In 2008, Plaxico Burress, former wide receiver for the Steelers and Giants, created his own nightmare by shooting himself in the leg with his own gun while in a New York nightclub.

Burress had the gun in his waistband when it started slipping. When he reached for the gun it went off and shot him inches away from his femoral artery. The hospital failed to report the incident to the police but they found out anyway due to the news coverage. He turned himself in to face charges.

Burress is scheduled to report to prison in September and I think it's just crazy. Here is a man with no serious priors. Okay, He did have a couple of domestic issues which were dropped, some moving violations, and he had plenty of issues on the field.

He has to serve a 2 year sentence and then once out, will be under supervision.
Now under New York law, he should have received at least 3 1/2 years so apparently he was shown some leniency. However his bond was a bit suspect.

Before finding out his status, Burress' bond was only $10,000. After finding out who he was, it was set to $250,000. This is where I had an issue. It's obvious that the state saw his bond as an opportunity to fatten their pockets. I hardly think they suspected him to be a flight risk because he would have too much to lose. Also, they knew most likely that even if he were a flight risk, he could still afford bail and leave.

Plaxico said in an interview that he didn't know it was illegal to carry at all. I don't know if he was telling the truth or not. He stated that after being burglarized twice and knowing friends that had been robbed, he felt the need to protect himself.
In his case, I am sympathetic to his concerns and I'm sure many other athletes feel the same way. However, with owning firearms and having a public status, one should think wisely enough to go the extra mile to be aware of and adhere to city and state laws. They have too much at risk to not be knowledgeable in these things.

Due to the mishap, Burress will miss the birth of his new daughter in November and will be away from his wife and son as well. Professionally, he is now a free agent and will most likely play again after his release, hopefully more humble and wiser.

This Weeks Heavenly Knock List

Not enough people are hearing about a few of these saints, or I'm just REALLY late!
Let me know if you like the list.

VIKTORY


TITUS BOXX ALCAM


KLARITY


VIKTORY & CANTON JONES


WITNESS & APRENTIZ


Before you judge this dude, research him. SEVIN


CAJO G.O.D. REMIX


CAJO I love this song - TOP MODEL


CAJO is just really killin it...last one from him this week I promise..lol


Here's that dude NUE BREED! He's a breath of fresh air in hip hop - genuine. He offers his own style but doesn't lose the listener! www.myspace.com/nuebreed317
NUE BREED on the Reno Hype Show

Life On the Tarmac

How familiar is the frustration of being stuck on a tarmac waiting to take flight.

We recently have heard of the horrific story of passengers being stuck on a tarmac for 9 hours or so and that it took an overall 12 hours to complete their transport.
Passengers rightfully complained of the stench of an overused toilet, stinky diapers, crying babies, lack of comfort, and lack of food and drink.

I find it interesting that in the same way these people were detained, often, life can detain us in a similar manner. Sometimes the attempt to get moving is stalled for unbelievable or even unknown reasons. No matter how much we are ready to complete a task, go higher in our purpose, or feel the need for greater success, there can be a huge delay. Our plans for our lives get re-routed, shifted, and sometimes shut down, causing us to create a new action plan. Though, this can be depressing, frustrating and totally inconvenient, if we are smart we'll allow the interruption to make us more creative and wisely productive!

We've all been created and wired to move toward something. Aging and death are proof of this. So either way, whether delayed, denied, or derailed, our lives our filled with a purposeful inertia.

What To Really Do When Your Spouse Looks Guilty...

What do you do when every arrow points to your spouse cheating but deep down you think they're not?

1. First. Think rationally and remember that arrows are meant to harm and pierce deeply. Don't be [an easy] target! Therefore, be careful not to act simply off the appearance of things. Keep peace and shun negative thinking if you can.

2. Be honest and examine yourself. Are you unusually insecure? Or do you have valid reason to be suspicious; trust your instinct and don't feel bad about your suspicions. Suspicions are sometimes God's way of guiding us to a better place.

3. Do not talk to irrational people that never have peace or keep up drama, no matter how much you love them. Don't speak to anyone that plays sides, no matter how much they love you.

4. Remember who your spouse is. Trust that special part of them that made you feel secure from the beginning. It's okay to believe that they are not cheating on you. Have faith. Pray the Lord expose them to him/herself and fill their heart with understanding and wisdom if they have been making unwise and disrespectful choices.

5. You feel your spouse has crossed marital boundaries? This doesn't mean adultery has taken place. This is possibly a danger zone for it to soon occur so you must be confident in what you see and respectfully discuss what you have noticed. Tell them in so many words that you see the arrows that have come to destroy your union. Respectful communication is key.

6. Do not repay evil for evil. Don't spark more confusion by doing the same wrongs as your spouse. Be the bigger person and simply act like you have a life outside of him/her. :o)

7. You must still do your part! Love and admonish your spouse and don't be afraid to be made a fool of; you know, the feeling of being naive or gullible while s/he sleeps around.

8. Trust the Almighty! Don't look for negative signs because that gives room for evil to cloud your judgment. God will reveal to YOU what the real deal is. What's in the dark must always come to the light. It's a principle set forth in this earth that must occur. God will confirm whether your spouse is guilty or not and your heart will not be changed. You will be secure in your knowing.

Be blessed!

So They Waited... and Waited

I was one of those people who would say that I would call you right back and then not do so.

You know, I really thought that it was normal to do that. Surely the person I'd say it to didn't really expect me to call them right back. I mean I just figured that if I remembered to or needed to actually call them right back then cool, but if not, then it was no big deal! I thought nothing more of it.
Does this sound familiar? Sure it does. You either do it to someone or someone does it to you. It's just that common.

One of my best friends recently had this same complaint about business calls that needed to be followed through on. She felt she should not have to track down grown individuals to get time sensative updates. She has full right to be disappointed. They would tell her they would call back with the info and then never call back!

It took for my brother to drill his point home to me about this very act that I was constantly committing against him. He kept reminding me of how he really took me for my word when I said I'd call back. He complained that he'd expect the call the same day but then days would go by and he'd here nothing from me.
Without him saying this directly to me, I was finally starting to understand that what I was doing was being inconsiderate of other people. I didn't know that people were taking my words seriously. My mother, brother, sister-in-law, and friends all at some point had this issue with me. I realized I was being selfish in my thinking; I never even thought to consider their feelings...I didn't think it was important enough. However, it made everyone feel as if I felt they weren't important enough to care.

Think about it. When someone you care about says they will call you back - especially when you are discussing something of importance - don't you sit closer to your phone, expecting to get that returned call? How does it make you feel when you never hear back? Do you end up having to be the one to call back?
Lets do unto others as we'd have them do unto us. :o)

So now when I say I will call back, these are not aimless words that will go out void. My words will complete their task. Even if I am unable to call right back to finish a conversation, I now try to at least call back within the same day or 24 hours. It's a simple and selfless act of respect.

p.s.
I was also one of those people who would hang up the phone without saying goodbye. The grandparents hated that one!

Earring Pins

Something that I absolutely love and can never find are earring pins. They make a stud earring look basic. They're fun, flirty, bold, & scarce - which makes them a great treasure for your jewelry collection!

The earrings featured are White Gold and Diamond Wing Earrings from ylang23.com See my entire ensemble here.

More Polyvore!

Okay so here are the fashion sets of my choice thus far. You can eye fashion and much much more at www.officiallyG1magazine.com

Find me on Polyvore

My Polyvore Fun!

Check out what's in the news and what's relevant for today! Click here.

Metals Are My Friend by ImageMaker featuring Jimmy Choo bags

Polyvore is the go-to for fashion, furniture, and art collages. Above is one of my personal 'what's hot' fashion collages I put together.

If you are someone that can sometimes be clueless as to what to buy for yourself then Polyvore is a place to explore your options without wasting money on buying things you'll never wear! Let your dreams come true on Polyvore. Have at it so you'll know exactly what you want when it's time to shop!

To see more simply click the pic!

Lazy Workout that Works...Go Figure

Let the baby that gave you the fat, take off the fat! Make it a daily event! These are exercises that can be done with your baby in your arms.

Some of you that know me are probably wondering why I would be writing about taking off the fat when I've always been thin and trying to gain weight. Well after having my two babies, yeah, I was thin, but I had no tone and cellulite was making me feel even less sexy.(For those who don't know, cellulite on a skinny woman really makes us look lazy! LOL) But seriously. After having my second child I really wasn't getting out at all; even now.

So here are a few moves from my "Lazy Lady Workout Routine" that I do right in my bed or on the couch watching Young & the Restless (my guilty pleasure). If you're like me, you will almost feel guilty getting in a nice workout without having to go to the gym!

A couple of these workouts work great while breastfeeding but overall for just bonding with your baby through holding or touch while you tone up during a busy day.

Stretching:
Short and sweet honey... don't hurt yourself but make consistent holding efforts for a few short minutes.

- Naturally stretch your entire body. Take at least 5 to 10 minutes total.

Before each position, make yourself comfortable but make sure it's you, and not your pillows doing the work!

Grab & Lift:
- Literally grab anything that you can hold with one hand while you cradle your child in your other arm. I don't care if it's your remote, or a can good. I use my purse if it's by my bed because it usually has a bit of weight to it.

- Lay close to the edge of your bed (or across the couch) with baby in arm opposite the edge.

- As you are cradling your baby, do simple arm lifts with the arm that hangs off the edge. Lower your arm as much as you can stand it and lift it back up.
You can do this with your arm straight or bend at the elbow.

- Do 3 sets, increasing the number of lifts each time. I usually go as high as I can tolerate the muscle burn - that is normally the number I stick to until I no longer feel the burn at that capacity and so I up the anti until I do feel it. I call this the 'burn notice' which is that tense burning feeling we get in our muscles. The burn is a sign of building and toning. Usually I simply do 3 sets of 35. 35 is my burn notice. Be realistic. Many do more and many do less.

- Switch baby into the opposite arm now. Also you will have to switch opposite edges of your bed or couch to let your other arm hang now. Repeat. Don't forget to keep baby as a loving focus.

Rock-A-Bye-Baby:
My son use to fall asleep to this one.

- Lay flat.

- Cradle baby across your chest into your bosom with both arms and do half sit ups.

- Don't tense any other parts of your body so that all the muscles in your upper torso are obliged to work.

- Once again, you set the count according to your burn notice.

- Do 3 sets.

Get 'Em High:

- Lay flat on your bed as you hold baby in the air (straight up & out) for fun & allow your legs to slightly hang over the bed.

- Either keep baby high, keeping playful eye contact, or gently raise and lower baby as you begin to do partial sit ups while doing leg lifts (3 sets per leg).
With each leg lift, raise or lower baby (or just keep baby gently held up).

- Allow as much tension to go to your lower torso as possible.

- You can also lay flat and do this as well. However, sitting up causes the neck, abs, arms, buttocks and legs to work harder.

- Do 3 sets

Be a 2:
- If you wish to be a 2 and healthy then grab your toddler child and run, jump, giggle and wiggle with him/her. Acting like a two year old is not only great for your body and soul, but for you & your child's bond!

These were just a few quick tips for a lazy but valuable workout...Why work harder? Work smarter right?

For more from Essence click here!

*Do these exercises at your own pace and at your own risk.

90 Yr-Old Gets Vision Restored. No Explanation.

Miracle: 90-Year-Old Man Gains Back Sight

What would you do upon getting your sight back?
Well Marty Alvey, 90, is looking for a young hot love of about 75 years!

In a CNN interview, Alvey told how he was legally blind for 3 years and after being dizzy and taking a fall, he made a 911 call and took a trip to the Emergency Room. The doctors found nothing wrong with him but then he noticed that he was able to see and told the doctor… To read or see video of full story click here.

Heavenly Knock List

So God knows what the real deal is. I've known Christian artists that are rappin' just for the rush, the hustle, the fame it can bring...but no matter what, as long as Christ is preached; as Paul so patiently stated (phill 1:18). So, I would like for us to look at the art of the music itself from the actual artists. These are some of the Christian Rap artists known for having integrity and staying true to the scriptures! For them it's God's business but not for the sake of getting rich...They do it for the love and if they just so happen to get the money too then good for them! The following is my Heavenly Knock List. I guarantee that my rap fans will favorite this one!

Heavenly Knock List of the week:

Flame Lecrae & John Reilly

Dillon Chase -This dude is on the come up for sure.


Thi'sl...I'm still awaiting his interview for G1 (hint hint)


Lecrae Indwellin sin


The Ambassador My clothes my hair -ALL TIME CLASSIC!!!


T.R.U.T.H.




Willie Will & Jazz Digga Changed Man - One of the best songs of all time!


Willie Will Unborn Child - I have no words for this song..just wow.


Corey Red Aids Awareness track WOOOOOOOOW - Ya'll aint ready *Check out his upcoming interview in www.OfficiallyG1Magazine.com


Christian Rap Remix off youtube that I came across.


C-Micah "I'm Good"

POPCORN CEILINGS - Poem

I’ve lived my whole life between popcorn ceilings and vinyl floors.
Next door neighbors and dollar stores.
Liquor stores, Checks Cashed, and the plethora of churches.
From clubs on the weekends to changing purses…
Faith came around so now I’m rooted.
And these same popcorn ceilings and vinyl floors
Have made each sip of life diluted…i see more now for which i am suited.
My walk in Christ, in which I am booted.
I see my dreams but reality is MYYY perspective.
Let me keep my mouth shut…
I see my President whom God’s elected.
Let me jump on the seen from quietly within the heat…
I see me…”I” see me, doing what I soberly can’t see
The visions I have are far beyond me
The visions I have are not simply for me…
But for my neighbor, the chosen, and called to be.
For those and I, economically and spiritually…
And to encourage my brother, my slave to the faith…
Whom also lived their lives between the heavens and dirt floors.
Questionable neighbors and whores.
Strip clubs, churches, and liquor stores.
From hard drugs back in the day to cancer sticks…
Faith came around, yet struggle abounds…
The thorn in my side; the looks of other people’s eyes
the reflection of hope in which we must all abide.
ALL for His glory purpose and praise!