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Game On! (Mekk_Pilot ignition)
blinkin light like vegas: the chemical playlist
lyrical rages on pages the mage is outrageous
stages of progress so-called left the prophet
caged in the cell scrawled walls with the project
recidivism decision I never forgot the mission
evacuate, my heart rate translates to intuiton
ammunition for schisms, I'm invertin the great seal
like a cyclone, weatherman gonna cut deck and deal
it's real, a silver washington got you in the game
wage for dues paid crews made all the same
raid the insane steepled sheep the people
in the name of the reign of the strictly unequal
you can't trip like I do, whole world be see thru
it's pixelated when I'm faded, If you played it I seek you
if they wanna politic we can throw them a party
like a fast ball, this is a cast call for a film that I'm starring
in as an unmasked psychedelic veteran
tasked with the gas hits of mathematic medicine
that just made me so sick with the kick snare supremacy
enemies scared stunt and trick with my memory
pickin up mad signals, sort thru ambiguity
cuz they sendin me the raw terror in such quantity
my odyessy punctuated by blue red and sirens
they can't breed it out of us: property and violence
unnatural high, scientific synthetic
grants access to the ethereal tactical magic
I'm a practical addict to the mathematical chaos
radical play cuz the image betrayed us
hertz by the kilo, crashin like cymbals
bass from the thunder, god it's so simple
I'm that ghost rider drivin cattle cross the sky
I straddle my ride then I battle the eye
heaven-born captain before I went major
the stranger that questions patterns of behavior
a tournament player, single elimination
with your shield or on it come back to the nation
vibrations manifest brainwave collision
only way to pass the test is to make the decision
dimensions unfolding, and the gatekeepers told me
don't take those uppers along on this journey
but I ignore them, I scored when I bent the pitch up
rising fastball, speed to rip the stitch up
my niche uprising, we enterprisin
start up to success or die tryin
entreprenuer of the madness, panic has risen
try goin the opposite way; this is vector addition
walkin the master's walk, summit to summit
and if you got somethin dope then drum it...run it
from the command prompt cuz you earned men
but I control three like you can move ten, so then
when the transmission hits, take the watch off ya wrist
time is meaningless on my level...you just exist
as a victor or victim, dope politicking
leaves heads in the red zone, the dead own the system
MC's play this game and lose all their wives
or lives, same thing, other cells in their hives
till arrives the boss burdened with the dopest nectar
and soon the ill seed takes over the sector
and I'm the ressurector of the style file navigation
counter intelligence/intelligence my specialization
fresh for the nation this produce uncommodified
designer recognized, an ill will alive
still in the game, because there is nothing else
and anyway if I quit I couldn't live with myself
attitude adjustment:
I didn't beat a murder charge just to sit here watchin
you run a fucking game on my family with talkin
I'm known for rockin, attempted murder pled to willful injury
keep this shit up they're gonna know you as my victim for centuries
fuck ya sentries...I ain't wearin no ring
I'm gon sneak the fuck up and bring what I bring
A symmetric, motherfuck, they got me on this straitjacket regimen
chemical medicine runnin head games on the veteran
do you wanna play a set once I'm done with my bid?
when I get these knives out you'll know why they call me the kid
straight id, I go reptillian, I ain't fightin I'm killin
And I don't give a fuck if you think you're civilian
you don't want me to represent what I stand for
pardon my language I'm dangerous I trip hardcore
ACT II; Scene I:
the village idiot wearing the A:
with the sound and fury of the tale told
rolled dice for gold trip 6 then explode
18 weapons I'm steppin out the door of the zeppelin
...reppin panic since nine eleven
she said love was stronger than fear, but it's no longer near
we're just partners in crime and the divorce is here
so I'm sailin to terror to conquer terra firma
seekin el dorado hit the lotto got the glima to burn ya
earn ya eclipse, bear witness to fitness
the orthodox suck cocks I'm sinister like business
deal this death, my victims like cards
I just shuffle then cuss all ya fools in my yard
get the fuck off my lawn, my earth, I worked for it
for what it's worth, ya'll players can't score it
I tore it with the plow, how ya like me now
throwin rocks bust shots flash ya camera, wow
you can't capture this image and imitate it
that's like grabbin ya dick to masturbate it
I can't tell you something you don't already know
the chemicals got me centerfolds before I was even pro
grow ya own dopeness, ya'll be hopeless
Im on this eight-legged steed about to rope this
golden calf that thought his math was potent
now I count it as chattel I'm the cattleman, rodent
machete a la derecha, sawn off izquierda
cuz I'm left eyed right handed and I be askin where'd the
old time religion go to, bring ya guns to church meetings
seeding brides, stayin alive in the land of mortal kombat greetings
beating games ace this nintendo galaxy that's spinnin
true women bringin soul in, luck when I'm high rollin, winnin
seein the earth from mars, got here with mad scars and no ink
....and I don't give a fuck what you think
these pills are will murder, ill enslavement
but someday I'm gettin out of the basement
maybe the mistake was losin my face when
I blew up that eightball, now I'm goalie masked like jason
but I'm always bombin tragedies
for these clowns showin a badge to me
ya raggedy andy, I crush like hard candy
burst with flavor savor the space of the land He
promised me when I master the art of management
organizin surprisin inflictin mad damage when
I gotta move under the surveillance, my bonds ain't covalent
but don't call them ironic, I'm mad serious, scalin
mad mountains of grain I loaded in the mack truck
wack fuck, you ain't insane, mainframes I hack, what
you think you flowin leader I'm captainin galleons
violence, eat ya beef, I just diced up some scallions
rallyin cry, do or die, I just flood and break god damns
flow jams unknown man, I terminate programs
horse to a trojan, try it, I'm LRRP like Wyatt
my gun burps you buy it, you need to learn to riot
I'm off the reservation...reconquering nations
the information on guerilla radio stations
enemy propaganda the total environment
I'm culture jamming it til death: no retirement
cuz I'm married to the game we ain't no friends with benefits
...my effortless eminence be the evidence
ascendent dominance preordained by providence
and even an agnostic got to aknowledge this
some suckas keep it so real that they fake the funk
they spit some wack math and I break their junk
(classic mekk anthem)
I'm piloting my mekk while ya combat systems stay dormant
how my spost to know you wouldn't contact an informant
if I gave you the codes to arm yaself and go to war
...man, what you think the drugs are for?
see I dropped this rude acid, I volunteered for infantry
runnin thru the jungle it's a paranoia symphony
in country, death could be hiding behind any tree
like a virus in the text of the jungle book that I read
you gotta rearrange reality
to see the snipers and the powers in their seats up in the canopy
you think this is some kind of fantasy
well I ain't puttin down my weapon till my people are free
anyway you can't come back once you've seen what I've seen
so pack intuition and ammunition that's what you need
but beware, the unit's known for its casualties
so whatcha wanna do man? dare to believe
warrior class hears my flow like mass reacts to gravity
priests help the pharaoh enslave, they makin men machinery
obscenely obsessed with efficiency, and my mission be
revealing the reckoning beckoning behind the glistening
glitter, but I'm a dirt spitter, the future farmer
the ghost risin from the rustic folk...they my armor
mad resilience, true grit, can't replace it with industry
they threw me in the classroom, tried to school me in empathy
but the rebel has no sympathy for those who live by systema
enemy's frequencies deny supremacy in the
inna court ya best abort ya wack operation
ya couldn't down the master of faster vibrations
past the mind racin, knight move two and one adjacent
you'll capture this peace when the east can replace him
I'm scandinavian, son, don't call me caucasian
legendary runner master gunner of the free state persuasion
quiet as kept, a quiet storm
players are made, warriors born...
war rock vs invaders from space, man
war rock vs invaders from space, man
planet rock diaspora displacement
these architects wanna hold me in the basement
war rock vs invaders from space, man
war rock vs invaders from space, man
planet rock I'ma pull out the ace when
these architects wanna design an enslavement
when I chief up, cops, they wanna murder me
he says sit for ten minutes, he knows that's an eternity
fuck em burnin me, two strikes but I'm walkin
call it eludin but wack fucks try electroshockin
I'm addicted to the fear where resonates the wrath anthem
kinfolk under yoke but I ain't payin tax ransom
handsome and civilized, but then I'm recognized
as the ill defense intelligence, their worst fear realized
I get up on a cloud and I'm summoning aircraft
baudelaire math, this videogame is a rare draught
I drank it down now clowns want me to wild out
and have me starring in a cell block, but I'm about
to be patient...as I wait on this choke point
...and roll a battle drum like a dope joint
smoke signal corps war bonnet I'm puttin on it
gonna dust these dinosaurs when I call down the comet
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LIA announces 2009 Educational Achievement Award recipient
The Laser Institute of America has announced that Ken Barat, certified laser safety officer at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, will be awarded the 2009 R. James Rockwell Jr. Educational Achievement Award for exceptional accomplishments in laser safety education at the 2009 International Laser Safety Conference (ILSC®) in Reno, Nev., in March 2009.
For more than two decades, Barat has dedicated his professional life to taking the educational message of laser safety to a wider audience. He is described as representing the essential role of laser safety education, which serves to protect the front-line people who work with lasers every day and are at the highest risk.
Barat has published textbooks and numerous journal articles on the subject of laser safety. He also serves as an instructor, consultant, presenter, and trainer and has traveled around the world to educate people about laser safety.
Additionally, Barat played a key role in the proposal for the formal certification of laser safety officers, and the CLSO exam now is offered through the Board of Laser Safety.
Laser Institute of America (LIA), Orlando, Fla., is the international society for laser applications and safety, serving the industrial, educational, medical, research, and government communities since 1968.

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Zigi Soho Square Flat
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Sweeten your average ballet flat with fun floral prints. The Zigi Soho Square is colorful and cute!
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"i was so reluctant to return these super cute flats! but the picture is misleading; they have a bent sole, so you have to break them in. which wouldn't be so bad if the plastic-like material didn't scratch your skin around the tops of the shoes. they also run a bit small. i ordered my size and felt like my toe was about to pop out. maybe with some socks these would be comfy, but they seemed to wide to hide a pair of socks."
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March 23, 2013
Worth the Buy
"In spite of the reviews concerning the "plastic" material, this could be a good thing. If this was fabric, imagine how dirty the shoes can become with a white undertone. However, with the "plastic" material these shoes will resisit dirt, and stay pretty for a very long time. My feet are wide so I ordered a 1/2 size up, and these work well....sorry folks with narrow feet:) The colors are viberate, and although the material feels a little "rough" now, hopefully they will soften up with more wear. All in all, I'm pretty happy with them."
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Add a little exotic appeal to you look in the Tahari Gisele sandal.This reptile embossed sandal is sure to compliment your look.
- Reptile embossed leather upper
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- 3" stacked heel
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Missing Elements in U.S. Financial Reform: A Kubler-Ross Interpretation of the Inadequacy of the Dodd-Frank Act
Edward J. Kane
Boston College - Department of Finance; National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)
May 17, 2011
The success of any treatment plan depends on how completely the problems it targets have been diagnosed. The precrisis bubble in securitization can be traced to incentive conflict that allows national safety nets to subsidize leveraged risk-taking. Safety-net subsidies encouraged regulation-induced innovations that enabled firms to take hard-to-monitor risks and to make themselves politically, administratively, and economically difficult for government officials to fail and unwind. This paper summarizes the incentive conflicts that led creditors and internal and external supervisors to short-cut and outsource due diligence. The Dodd-Frank strategy of reform does not adequately acknowledge or address these conflicts. The key step needed is to develop an effective statistical metric for measuring the ex ante value of safety-net support in the aggregate and at individual institutions. To accomplish this, government and industry need to rethink the informational obligations that insured financial institutions and their regulators owe to taxpayers as investors and to change the way that information on industry balance sheets and risk exposures is reported, verified, and used. Without reforms in the practical duties imposed on industry and governmental officials and in the way these duties are enforced, financial safety nets will continue to expand and their expansion will undermine financial stability by generating large rewards for creative and aggressive risk-takers that are smart enough to cash in their share of safety-net benefits before they evaporate.
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This payback period we've giving back nearly £700,000 to tens of thousands of members – just in time for Christmas.
The top Payback earner will receive nearly £14,000 in Payback, with dozens more earning over £1,000.
Payback is giffgaff's way of rewarding members for helping giffgaff – that's either through helping giffgaff grow, helping in the community by helping other members, creating and supporting new ideas, building new apps etc.
When we started giffgaff, we wanted to be a force for good which is why we have included the option to donate Payback to charity. Each Payback we give our members the opportunity to select and then vote for their charity of choice. Taking a trip down memory lane:
This year community selected charity was Macmillan Cancer support, who we're pleased to announce over 3000 generous members donated their £4854 Payback. We'll be again matching members donations and will be giving Macmillan Cancer support a cheque for £9708.
This time last year Payback December 2010, our top earner took home £900, this payback period it is nearly £14,000, we look forward to seeing what we're giving back this time next year.
Thanks to everyone who has supported giffgaff over the last two years – with the help of thousands of members recommending giffgaff to their friends, helping other members answer queries in the community and to those that help themselves by asking questions in the community or by searching the help section – we've managed to grow and continue to be successful.
giffgaff is about mutuality, rewarding our members for helping us grow and develop. While £700k is a lot to give back, it is a small price to pay back for the effort and continued support from our members.
We're proud to be giffgaff'ers - still Run by you.
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and at end you may have mis-spelled "its still** run by you "
Nice one Claire, I got about £80 myself which will be going on a Huawei Blaze which will be gg'd trust me.
Glad to see this is one economic model that works.
I need to get out there promoting more sims, £14,000 is wow! But thank you giffgaff for the payback I got, will come in handy over xmas
this is one of the best threads i have read in ages, lets make 2012 a productive year, and put these last few weeks problems behind us .
a very BIG well done everyone.
*Nearly passes out* £700,000. Holy cow, that's alot. Thanks giffgaff staff, you're truly amazing.
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I am..
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MOREYou said you want MORE? More what?
More money? More time? More friends? More to do? More of a life?
Let me tell you about someone who gave MORE. Jesus. He gave more of himself, more of his time, more of his life, in order that others might have life. In looking at the four books of the Bible that speak of Jesus' time on earth (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John), one can find about 132 contacts that Jesus had with people. Six were in the Temple, four in the synagogues, and 122 were out with the people in the mainstream of life. 122 out of 132: pull out your calculator - that's 92% of his contacts that are recorded. 92% were with people in the world. Clearly Jesus' mind was on giving MORE to others.
You may have been given a MORE witnessing card by someone who was inspired to share how much MORE there is in life when you are walking with God. Many would like to have MORE time to spend with families, MORE money, MORE patience, MORE knowledge, MORE self-esteem, MORE, MORE, MORE!
Let me tell you about someone who gave MORE. Jesus. He gave more of himself, more of his time, more of his life, in order that others might have life.
Let me tell you about someone who gave MORE. Jesus. He gave more of himself, more of his time, more of his life, in order that others might have life. In looking at the four books of the Bible that speak of Jesus' time on earth (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John), one can find about 132 contacts that Jesus had with people. Six were in the Temple, four in the synagogues, and 122 were out with the people in the mainstream of life. 122 out of 132: pull out your calculator – that's 92% of his contacts that are recorded. 92% were with people in the world. Clearly Jesus' mind was on giving MORE to others.
You may have been given a MORE witnessing card by someone who was inspired to share how much MORE there is in life when you are walking with God. Many would like to have MORE time to spend with families, MORE money, MORE patience, MORE knowledge, MORE self-esteem, MORE, MORE, MORE!
Jesus gave MORE to:
A man with leprosy (Matthew 8:1) ...
- A man with leprosy (Matthew 8:1)
- Did you know that leprosy made someone untouchable, unapproachable, and unwanted? But Jesus saw this man as someone who needed to be touched, approached, wanted, and loved.
- Two demon-possessed men (Matthew 8:28)
- Jesus could have ignored these guys (after all, He had withdrawn to the area for rest), but He didn't. He proves that He is the "Son of God."
- A paralytic (Matthew 9:1)
- Jesus "saw" the faith of the people who brought this man to Him; in fact, Jesus calls the paralytic "son," implying affection and concern.
- Some men sinking in a boat (Matthew 14:22)
- Again – Jesus could have ignored the situation and done His own thing. But He gave more of himself so that men might believe.
- Little children (Matthew 18:1)
- Kids were an important part of Jesus' mission; He didn't forget the little ones!
- Two blind men (Matthew 20:29)
- Jesus was a man of compassion; He could have avoided these men, listened to the crowd, and kept on going. But He gave more to two men that day.
- Hungry people (Mark 6:30)
- When I'm hungry, I get a headache. As Jesus talk amongst thousands who were hungry, He gave them food to eat – so much that there were leftovers! What a great meal!
- More hungry people (Mark 8:1)
- And He didn't stop with a few thousands; He fed even more soon thereafter.
- A few ordinary guys (Luke 5:1)
- Ever feel like you're not good enough? Like you're nothing special? Neither were the fishermen that Jesus chose to be His closest friends and disciples.
- A skeptical, smart, but seeking man (John 3:1)
- Some people seems to have the brains and the education…but they're still looking for more. What was Nicodemus looking for? Something MORE!
- YOU (Ephesians 2:8)
Quite a variety … and quite a few people (and there's
a lot more!). But how did Jesus give MORE for you? Didn't
he live 2,000 years ago in the Middle East? The Bible says
that "God so loved the world that he gave his one and
only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but
have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world
to condemn the world, but to save the world through him"
(John 3:16-17).
One of the best ways to show this in the life of Jesus is to look at what happens after the words given above. For the people of the first century, who were accustomed to the Hebrew Scriptures, a story of Jesus meeting a woman at a well would have great interest.
- Read John 4: 7-9. A Jew would become ceremonially
unclean if he used a drinking vessel of a Samaritan…so
for a Samaritan, and a woman at that, to be asked by a JEW
if he could use her drinking vessel…WOW – that's
huge. Jews held that all Samaritans were "unclean."
- This has radical implications. We've been talking
about Jesus hanging out, spending time with people in the
mainstream of life. This is it! He's not in the temple,
near the temple, with temple people. Just him and a woman.
A Jew and a Samaritan. God and a sinner.
- And she really is a sinner! There's a reason she was at the well at high noon – because she didn't want anyone else to see her! Her past was not something to be proud of, and thus she went at the off-time to prevent major ridicule from the local women.
Jesus' question: "Will you give me a drink?"
was actually a really big question. Her response is candid:
"How can you, a Jew, request a drink from me, a Samaritan,
and a woman at that?"
- Jesus was setting aside powerful social conventions and ignoring centuries of hostility between Jews and Samaritans. Jews do not associate with Samaritans. They both claimed the distinction of being the people of God. The Samaritans believed that their land, and especially Mount Gerizim, was particularly holy and set apart for God. They held on to the traditions of their forefathers, especially the places that God appeared in the past. That's why Jacob in the Old Testament was an important figure. His land, his well, which he had dug so long ago, was seen as special.
Go to verse 10. Jesus changes everything in these next verses. This woman doesn't know who Jesus is quite yet.
- By the way, we are not told that Jesus received a
drink. Though thirsty, he passed that up so he could reach
out to this Samaritan woman.
- And so they have this dialogue…Jesus sounds a little like a smart aleck in verse 10 and she basically accuses him of arrogance in 11 and 12. But let's cut to the chase – the woman just wanted some water!
Did you know that water was a precious commodity in those days?
That's why this is significant. Water matters, and specifically, still water in a well is like an abyss, like the horrible underground.
- But Jesus is not talking about still water from a well.
He's not talking about the abyss. He desires to give
her, and give you, water that "will become in him
a spring of water welling up to eternal life."
- This expression, allomenou (trying saying that
3 times!) is a verb in the Greek meaning "to spring
up" or "to leap." Jesus is not talking
about the abyss. He's talking about a life that springs
up, that leaps, that jumps, that is vigorous.
- She can get water anytime. But now she can receive something MORE.
What about YOUR Journey? Looking for something MORE?
Jesus lived life in the mainstream. This story of her journey is evidence of that.
Testimonies of those who have found more.
Deanna's Story | Loving the Unlovable? | That Magic Moment | Sarah's Story | The Prodigal Son's Brother
- This woman had a wound - her history was a mess and she didn't know Jesus. But Jesus doesn't accuse - he brings himself, Living Water to that wound. What's your wound? It may be dirty and gross, but know today that water cleans, and water heals.
You don't have to look anymore for God. God has already been looking for you. He already knows your name. He already knows your needs. He already knows your wounds. He already knows your heart.
He wants all you are, because He gave all He is for you.
Okay, so you've been reading about Jesus on this site, more about his unconditional love, more testimonies from people whose lives have been transformed by him. What are you thinking so far? Is Jesus friend, fool, or just far away? Where are you in your journey of faith?
This world is not a very comfortable place. It gets too hot for us in the Summer but too cold for us in the Winter. It's uncomfortable when we sit too long, but it's also uncomfortable when we stand too long. It's uncomfortable to be hungry, but it's also uncomfortable when we eat too much.
But you probably didn't come here just to talk about physical comfort. You need more comfort in your heart, in your mind and in your relationships. Probably the first thing we should do is to ask why there is so much discomfort?
Sometimes my discomfort is my own doing. I make foolish decisions and suffer the consequences; I hurt someone with careless words and feel anything but comfortable the next time I see them. I'm one of the biggest reasons I need more comfort.
But sometimes discomfort isn't our fault at all. People you know and trust let you down; friends disappoint and discourage you; other people take advantage of you or simply don't care about how their words and actions affect you.
Then again, sometimes your discomfort is nobody's fault, it just happens because this world is such an uncomfortable place- but it wasn't meant to be that way.
When God first made this world it was a place of complete joy, peace, beauty and total comfort. He made humans so we would be able to live together in perfect love and unity. But all of that was lost to us when our first parents turned away from God and replaced peace with hostility, comfort with discomfort, life with death. Their rebellion against God's command, and our daily sins against God, our fellow humans and creation have caused the discomfort we all feel.
So where can you find more comfort? Some people tell you to look deep down inside yourself and try a little harder; others say you have to surround yourself with the right people. That may bring a little more comfort sometimes, but if you want deep, lasting comfort you have to look to the One who created this world in the first place.
God had a plan to repair His broken world and bring His scattered human family back together again. He sent His own Son Jesus Christ to leave the comfort of His home to share our discomfort. He left the love and praise of His perfect home to walk and live with people who misunderstood Him, rejected and abused Him, mocked and ridiculed Him, tortured and finally murdered Him. He died in horrible, comfortless agony on the cross to bring overflowing comfort to us all.
How could Jesus' terrible suffering and death bring us comfort? Because He took our place, suffering God's punishment and satisfying all His anger against us. On the third day He rose to life again, and by the power of that restored life He promises to come to us again, restore our relationship to God and each other, and prepare us for the day when He will return and make His creation perfect- and perfectly comfortable- and this time it will last forever!
Then night before He died Jesus said, "Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to Myself, that where I am you may be also." (John 14:1-3) As we await that day, His promise gives us hope, encouragement and more comfort to face any and all discomfort that comes our way.
Are you missing something? I'm not talking about keys or pets or your library card. Is something missing in your life? Do you find your life fulfilling- or is it missing the mark somehow?
Let me tell you about someone who gave MORE. Jesus. He gave more of himself, more of his time, more of his life, in order that others might have life. In looking at the four books of the Bible that speak of Jesus' time on earth (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John), one can find about 132 contacts that Jesus had with people. Six were in the Temple, four in the synagogues, and 122 were out with the people in the mainstream of life. 122 out of 132: pull out your calculator – that's 92% of his contacts that are recorded. 92% were with people in the world. Clearly Jesus' mind was on giving MORE to others.
You may have been given a MORE witnessing card by someone who was inspired to share how much MORE there is in life when you are walking with God. Many would like to have MORE time to spend with families, MORE money, MORE patience, MORE knowledge, MORE self-esteem, MORE, MORE, MORE!
What a world we live in! Wars rage around the world and new wars are straining to break out all the time. We are bombarded by news of natural disasters like floods, storms, earthquakes and fires. Then there is always sickness, crime and death! Families breaking up- jobs being lost- our world is filled with distress, uncertainty, fear, conflict- where can we find more peace?
The sad answer is no matter where we look in this world- inside ourselves or to the people who fill the world around us- we will never find the true, lasting peace we want and need.
But that wasn't always true. Once upon a time there was peace- inside, outside and all around. The first humans, Adam and Eve, knew perfect peace inside themselves, between each other, among all the creatures God had made, and most importantly, true and perfect peace between themselves and God their loving Creator.
Of course they shattered and destroyed that peace when they disobeyed their God and ate the forbidden fruit (Genesis 3). Their world was changed, their relationship was changed, and their human family- our human family- lost that original peace. It was irretrievably gone from them. No matter what they did or how hard they tried, they could not restore the peace after they had selfishly thrown it away.
But could there be peace again? One man thought so. The night before He died, even knowing how and when He was going to die, Jesus Christ told His followers, "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." (John 14:27)
Making peace with our God, with our world and with ourselves is completely impossible for us. So God took it upon Himself to restore those broken relationships and win that peace for us. Jesus Christ, God's own Son became human and took upon Himself all His heavenly Father's wrath and hostility against our first parents' rebellion and our continuing rebellion as He died in our place on the cross. By His sacrifice and death He restored peace between our heavenly Father and us. He lives in us to restore peace in our human relationships, and when He comes again He will restore peace to His creation.
On that great day, Jesus Christ, the Prince of peace, will look at everything His hands once made and will have then restored and He will again declare, "It is very good." On that day our perfect peace will last forever and ever.
Happiness can be an illusive thing- here one minute, gone the next. You can be having the best day and suddenly watch it crash down around you when the smallest problem arises. There's not much you can do to have more happiness- but more joy? That's a different animal entirely.
Happiness depends on circumstances going our way, but joy- we can have joy even if problems are stampeding straight toward us. Consider the churches in Macedonia,
1And now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. 2Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. 3For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own, 4they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints. 5And they did not do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us in keeping with God's will. (2 Corinthians 8:1-5).
They couldn't have been happy suffering from a poverty so severe Paul was ready to dismiss them from the offering he was gathering. But their joy was so great they insisted on giving their contribution too. What gave them this great joy and how can we have it too?
Jesus gives us His own joy. He knew that joy in the midst of persecution and opposition, even as He hung on the cross, suffering and dying in agony. What was His secret? In Hebrews 12:2 we read,
"Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God."
The joy that was set before Jesus was the knowledge that He would be home in heaven before that day was over. That is what He was thinking when He told the criminal "today you will be with Me in paradise" (Luke 23:43).
The knowledge that God is at peace with us through the life, death and resurrection of His Son Jesus Christ gives us great joy because we know we will never face God's punishment for the wrongs we do. Knowing the eternal life God has promised to us for Jesus' sake gives us great joy to face the trials and difficulties we must face in this world until He returns again.
Then throughout that unending eternal life, our joy will be absolutely complete. And there will be no more disappointments, broken relationships, no suffering or death. To have more joy you just need to think of your future. Whatever problems may be draining away your joy and happiness today will be long gone once that day finally arrives. In heaven there will be no more suffering and pain, no more strained relationships, no more financial struggles, but everything will be pure joy and delight without end. Having that knowledge and fixing it in our minds gives us more joy today and every day until then.
How does your future look to you? Do you see limitless opportunities stretching ahead as far as you can see? Or is your future filled with fearful uncertainty? How can you enjoy more future?
The truth is God wants you to have a bright, wonderful future, and He promises to provide all your needs through life- so your future holds a lot of promise. But in this world there's a lot of risk and danger getting there. In a lot of ways it's like an incredibly cool amusement park built in a field of landmines. If you walk along the right paths you will be able to enjoy all the rides God has in store for you. But if you feel indestructible and take shortcuts to those rides you'll run into landmines which will keep you from enjoying your future the way you should.
Making our future more fulfilling is difficult because we don't know where all the landmines lie in our path- and even worse, we often don't recognize them as landmines. Many people think alcohol, drugs, sex, money, popularity, pride and power are the keys to a richer life, a fuller future. But how many have sacrificed their careers, their families, their futures and their lives for these thrills?
But there is Someone who knows all about the dangerous landmines of life, and where we need to step to have more future. The God who made your heart, soul, mind and body knows which things will bring you true joy and contentment in life- more future- and which things will explode under your feet and leave you feeling empty and hollow. He wants our lives to be rich and fulfilling. The problem is our desires often draw us to the very things God knows will devastate our future.
It's like the little child who sees the pretty blue flame on the gas stove and wants to touch it. His parents may startle him by yanking him from the stove, or scare him with a stern "NO!" but they aren't trying to spoil his fun- they are trying to protect him from a danger he doesn't recognize. That's what God does in His law. He doesn't want to ruin your joy and keep you from finding fulfillment in this life- He wants to protect you from life's landmines so your lives can be fulfilling, and to guide your footsteps into the path that will make your future everything it can and should be.
But something bigger than your earthly future is at stake. Jesus said, "What good is it to gain the whole world but forfeit your soul?"
If the only future you ever think about is what you can enjoy today, or even what you can enjoy for the rest of your life on this earth- you will be greatly disappointed in the end. Your future is about more than just today, or the few years you will spend on this earth. Your future extends beyond this short life to an eternity in either heaven or hell.
John wrote,
15Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16For everything in the world-the cravings of sinful man, the lust of his eyes and the boasting of what he has and does-comes not from the Father but from the world. 17The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever. (1 John 2:15-17)
What is the will of God? He wants you to believe He sent His Son Jesus Christ as your Savior (John 6:28-29). While He was still a young man Jesus gave up His earthly future and died on the cross for all your failings so that you can enjoy a glorious never-ending future beginning in this life, and stretching past Judgment Day to all eternity.
How can you find God's path through your life to the next? Read your Bible, join a Bible study group at your church and worship regularly at the Lord's house. You will learn how God guides His people, and restores them when they step off the path into the minefield.
If you have been detonating the landmines in your life, that doesn't mean it's too late for God to give you a brighter, fuller future. If you see the damage and regret going against His ways God will give you peace and forgiveness for the sake of His Son Jesus Christ. You may have to live with some consequences from the landmines you already detonated. But when Jesus returns He will heal your heart, mind, soul and body so you will enjoy perfect health forever, and He will restore God's creation by removing all the landmines and giving you an absolutely perfect eternal future.
More Future if You Have Traveled Further Down Life's Path-
How does your future look? That might depend on what your life looks like in the present. If times are going well, your health is good, financial issues are lining up nicely, and relationships are strong your future might be looking pretty fine. But if you are struggling with health issues, finances, relationship problems or grief it may look like you are on a downward spiral that will never end.
We probably couldn't see it in our youth, but we've traveled far enough down life's road to see that our earthly future isn't quite as bright as it may have looked back then. The gray hairs and wrinkles shout it back at us each time we step in front of the mirror. The stiff muscles and aching joints after a ball game or yard work tell us our youth is over. Maybe that's why we often start looking back at the glory days of our youth and try to recapture them in a mid-life crisis. But what does that say about the future- except that the best part of our life is already over?
And if you look several years ahead- our earthly future doesn't look bright at all. If we are lucky we will hold on to our health for a few more years or decades, but sooner or later our body will wear out. We will experience increasing weakness and suffer from diseases that hold on longer and are more difficult to break. Perhaps diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, and emphysema will be in your future- perhaps one or more is already in your present.
Then there is the inevitable grief to come. Even if you enjoy a long, healthy and full life, many of your family and friends will not be there to see your life end- but you'll be there to see their end, stand by their coffins and struggle with the realization that you will never see them again.
It sounds like a pretty gloomy future I know. But it's important to remember that this was never God's plan for the later years of our earthly life. He created us to enjoy a long, completely healthy life. But Adam and Eve's sin changed all that. Now we do grow old and within seventy or eighty years- if we even reach that age- we grow frail. And in the end we die.
The good news for our future is that God was not content to let his plan for our unending healthy life crumble into dust forever. In Fatherly mercy He sent His Son Jesus Christ to earn our place in eternity by His perfect life, and to suffer and die on the cross to remove the curse of death which hung over us because of our sins.
Because of Jesus' life and death- and even more than that, because of Jesus' returning to life again, our once gloomy earthly future now has a silver lining:
- Though our body will grow old and frail in this life -- Christ Jesus will restore and renew this body to enjoy perfect health in glory forever in the next life.
- Though we may struggle to make ends meet in this ruined world -- the new heavens and the new earth will be a land of plenty in which there will never be poverty and despair.
- Though we will grieve at the graves of loved ones in this life - Christ assures us that those graves are only temporary- we will share eternity with those who died trusting in Him.
- Though we must face our own coming death on this earth unless Christ comes first -- we can be sure that death will not be able to hold us any more than it was able to hold Jesus.
It may not always look like it, but you have a glorious future stretching out forever before you - both in this world but especially in the world to come. Trust in Jesus and His salvation and it will be your future forever.
What an impatient world we live in! We want everything and we want it now! And if it is delayed for any reason…
What makes us so impatient? Are we so used to getting things "on demand" that we never experience waiting anymore- and is it possible to learn patience without ever waiting?
Most of us are aware our impatience is a problem. It wrecks our peace of mind and strains our relationships. It can even result in tragedy- road rage, shootings over a cheeseburger or financial ruin because we have to have that huge house or flashy car right now and can't wait until we can really afford them.
There is another casualty of our impatience- we miss a lot of good human interaction because we are in such a big hurry- looking at the future and totally missing the present. And on top of all that, doesn't life go by fast enough already without us speeding it up working for the weekend and wishing for next year?
This kind of impatience is bad, it displeases God and hurts us. Thank God He is willing to forgive us for the sake of His Son Jesus Christ.
But there is a kind of impatience that isn't bad- and actually pleases God and benefits us. It is when we look forward to God's promises and eagerly desire their fulfillment, especially when we are anxious for Jesus' return.
That's the kind of impatience Jesus knew. In Luke 12 He told His followers: 49"I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! 50But I have a baptism to undergo, and how distressed I am until it is completed!"
Jesus was eager to get on with His business. He was anxious to destroy the devil's work completely, to remove sin and every source of suffering from His creation and restore us to perfection and eternal life. But it wasn't time yet. First He had to provide a way for us to escape that fire, He had to undergo the baptism of the cross where He would suffer and die to remove from us the punishment for our sins. Even the time waiting for His execution was a test for His patience "How distressed I am until it is completed!"
Hebrews 5 shows us how Jesus learned patience and obedience through His suffering. "7During the days of Jesus' life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. 8Although he was a son, he learned obedience from what he suffered 9and, once made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him" (Hebrews 5:7-9)
Paul describes how suffering produces patience in us in Romans 5:3-5, "3Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us."
The key to patience is knowing and trusting what God has told us- He will never leave us nor forsake us (Deuteronomy 31:8), but when the time is right He will bring better times and relief from our suffering. He makes all things work out for the good of those who love Him (Romans 8:28). And when Jesus returns He will bring an end to all our sufferings, restore our bodies to the perfection He originally planned for them and remove from us all hurtful thoughts and desires.
That is the hope Paul speaks of in Romans 8:25. If we hope for something God has promised we know it will certainly happen. And the certainty of that promise makes us patient because we know we will eventually enjoy that perfect life for which we hope so eagerly today.
"Is this all there is?" Sometimes our lives can seem pretty meaningless. Highway workers repair roads knowing they will wear down and need new repairs again in a few years. Doctors cure a patient's cancer only to watch her die from something else. We dust the furniture, vacuum the rugs and mop the floors, knowing they will all get dirty again.
So much in our life seems like pointless, useless repetition. That's what King Solomon meant when he wrote the second verse of his book "Ecclesiastes":
"Meaningless, meaningless, everything is meaningless."
We'd all like to make this world a better place, but for all our efforts so little really changes. Consider how meaningless Jesus' earthly life appeared to be. He preached in a backwoods, frontier part of the Roman Empire. He drew large crowds but many of them turned away when His teachings offended them (John 6:66). Jesus died in His youth in what seems to many to be a meaningless death. And even today, you can ask what big changes His life and death brought to the world? There is still disease and death, there is still crime and sin, war and death. On the surface it looks like nothing really changed as a result of Jesus' earthly life.
But that is only judging by appearances. Jesus' resurrection proves that He is the victor over death and the grave. He has broken the devil's stranglehold on mankind and on the Last Day He will return to punish the devil and restore His creation to perfection. That's when the true impact He has made on this world will be made clear- as will the true meaning of your earthly life. Apart from Jesus' life, death and resurrection all our lives are meaningless and our destiny is unending destruction in hell. But Jesus took your sins on Himself and suffered your hell for you. His forgiveness gives you life, and His life gives meaning to yours.
The key to finding meaning in your life is to remember that God accepts and loves you for Jesus' sake. Then stop looking at the big things you do and focus instead on the impact of the little things God does through you. Jesus once told a parable,
"With what can we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable shall we use for it? It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when sown on the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on earth, yet when it is sown it grows up and becomes larger than all the garden plants and puts out large branches, so that the birds of the air can make nests in its shade." (Mark 4:30-32)
Your life will look meaningless if you only look for the impact of the big things you do. Instead you need to look at the powerful impact of the little things you do.
For instance, consider a ninety year-old man living in a nursing home. He may be so weak and frail he can't even feed himself. So a worker has to sit by his side and hand-feed him. What impact could he possibly make in this world? None if you are looking for big things- but take a moment to look at the little things he can do. What things you may ask? How about a word, a smile, even an attitude?
Think of the difference it makes for that worker's mood whether our man is pleasant and appreciative, or grumpy and mean instead! When that worker goes home with his mood changed by our man, what impact does his changed mood have on his family members? The next morning what impact might those family members have when they go out to work, to school or into the community?
Ripples spread in all directions from the little things we do and say, little things which can make a huge impact for good or for ill.
If you want your life to be meaningful, consider the little things you do. That's all part of God's plan and His decision to put us where He chooses for us to live and work and play. Solomon found that truth when he wrote (Ecclesiastes 2:24-25),
"There is nothing better for a person than that he should eat and drink and find enjoyment in his toil. This also, I saw, is from the hand of God, for apart from him who can eat or who can have enjoyment?"
More Health I once talked with a man who suffered the effects of polio, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma and heart disease- all at the same time. He had been in poor health nearly all his life. He told me he didn't want to complain, but he often wondered why God let him be sick all his life when He let others be healthy all of theirs.
But if you have come here wanting a better attitude toward your health, that's something I can help with. One thing to do is to appreciate the health you still have. You may suffer from a chronic disease like asthma, but you can be thankful that you don't have diabetes or high blood pressure. You will enjoy a healthier attitude if you know where to focus your attention.
Another thing is to consider the promise in Romans 8:38. "28And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose." (New American Standard Bible)
Simply put, God chooses your health individually just for you according to His divine, Fatherly wisdom. He knows when health is the best thing for you, or when sickness and illness will serve you better. He makes all the circumstances of our health and our life work together for our good- including when our health is poor.
There is an old saying many people believe- "If you have your health you have everything." Paul might have been thinking the same thing when he prayed for God to remove a problem he was suffering: "7To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassingly great revelations, there was given me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. 8Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. 9But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me."(2 Corinthians 12:7-9)
We don't know what Paul's thorn was, but it obviously hampered him from serving the Lord as well as he could. But the Lord was wiser, and knew that good health wasn't the answer. As Paul came to realize (in vs. 7) good health would have tempted him to focus on himself and take pride in all his hard work, rather than focusing on all God was doing through him. That kind of pride can eventually lead to turning away from the cross of Jesus Christ and forgetting that we cannot earn our way to heaven, but are only acceptable to God because of Jesus' life, death and resurrection. As Paul concluded in verse 9, it was better to keep suffering from his thorn because that suffering forced him to rely on Jesus' strength and not on his own health.
Jesus came to this earth because we cannot save ourselves. He earned our place in His eternal home by His perfect life, and He suffered and died on the cross to take our place and suffer the punishment we deserve for our sins. Through His resurrection He has promised us a new life with Him in heaven, where our bodies will be resurrected and made new and perfectly healthy forever.
God gives us faith and trust in Jesus, and makes all things in our life serve the purpose of keeping us focused on Jesus. In fact, that could explain all the sufferings and shortages we experience in our lives- God knows when our struggles with finances, poor health or natural disasters will turn our attention to Jesus. And He knows when prosperity, ease or good health may lead us away from Him.
It is better by far to bow to our heavenly Father's greater wisdom and be open to His choice- He may improve our health in this life, or He may choose to let us continue battling health issues through this life so we can look forward to the next life, when our bodies will finally be healed and we will enjoy perfect health forever in heaven.
The idea of talking to God in prayer can be very intimidating- what if you don't say the right words in just the right way at the right time and in the right place? What if God refuses to hear my prayer? What if He becomes angry by something I say?
- First, God demonstrated His love for you when He sent His Son Jesus Christ to save you from your sin by dying on the cross in your place (John 3:16-17). Clearly God cares about the biggest problem that you have. But does He care about the little ones?
- When teaching us not to worry Jesus said, "Even the very hairs of your head are all numbered" (Matthew 10:30). If God cares about something we would consider insignificant then you can be sure that nothing is too big or too little for God to care about. If anything is a concern to you it is a concern to God.
Are my prayers acceptable to God? They are if…
- If you trust in Jesus as your Lord and Savior- that simply means to believe that God the Father forgives your failings and accepts you as His child for Jesus' sake (John 14:6).
- If you let God choose how to do what you ask- it is a way of saying, "I trust You heavenly Father! You know what's best for me and for everyone involved. If You want to do this differently than I want that's fine with me."
- If you are confident God will answer your prayers for Jesus' sake. Since Jesus is sitting at our Father's right hand praying for you, you can be sure God will answer your prayers (Romans 8:34).
Do I have to say the right words for my prayer to be heard?
- Paul wrote,
"We do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And He who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God." (Romans 8:26-27)"
The Holy Spirit lives in your heart and knows everything about you. He brings your prayers to God, and prays for the things He knows you need, even if you are not aware of those needs. So don't worry about getting the words perfect- or even getting words out at all. You can speak to God in your thoughts, even in your feelings when words fail you.
Who should I pray for?
- It is not selfish to pray for yourself- it shows your faith in God who loves you individually (Luke 18:13; 2 Corinthians 12:7-8).
- God wants us to pray for others- family, friends, acquaintances (Matthew 15:22-28).
- Even for your enemies (Luke 23:33-34; Acts 7:57-60).
How much do I need to tell God about my situation?
- When you pray you aren't telling God anything He doesn't already know. Again Jesus said, "Your Father knows what you need before you ask Him." (Matthew 6:8)
What types of prayers are there?
- Prayers of praise give God credit for how great He is and the great things He does for us (Psalm 98).
- Petitions are individual requests for things you need (Philippians 4:6).
- Prayers of intercession request God's help for others, bringing their needs to God (1 Timothy 2:1-2).
- Prayers of thanksgiving notice the things God does for us and thank Him for them (Psalm 136). These prayers make us more aware of the wonderful things God does for us every day, and as we remember God's kindness we grow more confident He will take care of us in the future.
The following are some examples of prayers you can bring to God in various situations:
First Prayer of Faith…
O Lord, my God, You made the whole universe, everything that exists in this huge world. When I think of my place in that incredible creation, I am amazed that You care about me. I'm a tiny speck living on a little planet on the fringes of our small galaxy. But You care about every part of my life. You have even numbered each hair on my head. I don't deserve Your loving care because I have said, thought and done so many things against You and the people who live around me. But You showed how much You love me and all people by sending Your only Son Jesus Christ to suffer the punishment each of us deserves. He died and rose again that I might have a new life here on earth as I wait for the day when He will return to make this world and me new and perfect forever. Thank You for giving me faith to believe in Jesus Christ. Bring me closer and closer to You as I read Your Bible and gather to worship with those who also believe in You, so I may serve You and the other people for whom Jesus suffered and died. I pray in Jesus' name. Amen.
When things are going great…
My Lord and My God, I'm excited because my life is going so well right now. Thank You for watching over me and making so many things work together for my good. I don't deserve this happiness, but because Jesus suffered and died for me You have given me all these good things. Because Jesus rose from the dead, I know that when He comes again my life will be absolutely perfect- and that perfection will last forever! I know that before that day arrives I'll experience troubles again. When that happens remind me that You already punished Your Son Jesus in my place, and You have promised never to leave me or forsake me, but to make all my problems work out for my good. Receive my thanks for all You do for me in this life, and for the promise of the life to come. I pray in Jesus' name. Amen.
When I want to say thanks…
Father in heaven, what a wonderful world You have made. Thank You for my life, for my family and friends and for all the gifts You give each day that make my life so great. I know that I take so many of Your gifts for granted, and I often misuse these things You give me. Forgive me for being so unthankful and careless. You have every right to punish me, but instead You punished Jesus in my place on the cross. Thank You for His love and His willingness to die and rise again to give me life, peace and faith. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit, so that He may strengthen my faith and love for my Savior, and that I may always be joyful, both in good times and in bad, and share the story of Your powerful love with others. I pray in Jesus' name. Amen.
In Sickness…
Heavenly Father, I'm tired of feeling bad and struggling with illness. It feels so unfair when I see so many other people who are healthy and active. Help me focus on Jesus and the unfair burden He took upon Himself. He was tortured and killed that I might be healed and live. Give me patience and strength to bear this suffering that others may see Your strength and goodness in me. Remind me that in my sickness You are bringing me close to people I would have never seen if I was healthy. Help me to care for them too. Give me healing and relief in the time You choose, that I may serve You as I serve others. Remind me that when Jesus returns, my body will be transformed and I will live in perfect health and strength forever. I pray in Jesus' name. Amen.
Grieving for a loved one…
Lord Jesus, my Savior, I'm hurting because I lost someone I love so much- and the pain goes so much deeper than I ever thought it could. I can't understand why You let this happen. You seem so far away right now- just when I need You the most. But that is how it really was for Jesus on the cross. He cried out, "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?" Right now You feel far away from me, but it's only a feeling, not reality. You have promised to be right here- and I believe You are. But on the cross You stood far away from Jesus, punishing Him so that You won't have to punish me or my loved one. Remind me that Your Son Jesus died for us, and He conquered death by rising again. Thank You for promising to raise me and all who trust in You to eternal life when Jesus returns again. Comfort me now so I can comfort those who are hurting around me when they lose loved ones. I ask it in Jesus' holy name. Amen.
When my relationships are crumbling…
Lord God, I don't know what to do. It seems that no matter what I try, no matter how good my intentions are, the person/people I love are slipping further and further away. Whatever part of this may be my fault, please show me my errors and forgive my wrongs for Jesus' sake. Remind me that Jesus suffered and died to satisfy Your anger at my sins and restore me as Your own child. Move the heart of my loved ones to forgive me and bring us back together. Whatever fault lies in those I love, grant me mercy, forgiveness and love, that I may forgive them as You forgave me, and truly reach out to them. Move them to recognize their faults and change their lives. Forgive them and turn them to Jesus Christ who can give them the will and the strength to change. Restore our relationship, even as You restored my relationship with You through Jesus Christ. I pray in His name, Amen.
When my life is spiraling out of control…
I have big problems Lord. And no matter what I do, those problems just get bigger and bigger. They are out of control and I am at the end of my rope- help me! I need You to pull me up out of this deep pit and set me on level ground… But You already did that. I was trapped in the pit of my faults and wrongs and there was nothing I could do to turn away Your rightful anger at me. But in Your undeserved love, You sent Your Son to save me out of that pit. He suffered and died on the cross for my sins, so I am forever free from Your wrath, and from eternal punishment in hell. Take charge of my life, and bring all things to work together for me. Teach me to live by Your ways, so I can enjoy the peace and security You want me to have- now and forever. I pray in Jesus' name. Amen
When my prayers have just been answered…
Holy Lord, thank You for hearing my prayers and answering them. Jesus promised that whatever we ask for in Your name, You will do for us. Help me understand that praying "in Your name" means to trust that You are my heavenly Father because Your Son Jesus died to take away my sins. Since You are my heavenly Father, You will only do that which is the very best for me. Remind me that You know my needs even before I ask them, and You are working out all things for my good. That means sometimes You will say "no" to my prayers, but only because You have something in mind which will be much better for me than what I could think or ask. So no matter what, give me confidence to pray to You at all times and in every need- and to thank You for Your fatherly care. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.


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Jonathan Willis
July 22 2009 04:14PM
I've had a horrible feeling of déjà vu this summer while watching the Oilers chase after Dany Heatley. I've been banging the drum for a veteran third-line centre for a while, most notably here. But I seemed to remember making a similar post last year…
And here it is: Fixing Actual Problems, September 2nd, 2008:
Let's look at two statistics. I know not everyone believes in statistical analysis of the game, but these two are very simple and obviously connected to a team's ability to win. Goals for, 5-on-5: 146 (11th in the league) Goals against, 5-on-5: 169 (27th in the league) Of those two statistics, where do the Oilers have the most room for improvement? They actually scored more goals than the Pittsburgh Penguins five-on-five, so at even strength offense really isn't a huge problem. Defense, on the other hand, is. Only the Los Angeles Kings were a worse team at stopping goals at even strength than the Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference last season. Healthy seasons from Shawn Horcoff, Fernando Pisani, Ethan Moreau and Sheldon Souray should help that number, as will an early reliance on Mathieu Garon, but at this point the playoffs are hardly a sure thing. The loss of three players who handled a bizarre amount of defensive work (Reasoner, Stoll, Torres) is going to leave players like Marc Pouliot and Kyle Brodziak in ugly positions. I've talked about this before, but Reasoner took 141 more draws in the defensive zone than he did offensive zone. Jarret Stoll took 181, and Raffi Torres was fifth among forwards by this number, with 35. Basically, these guys started in their own end a lot more, something that leads to goals against, and those faceoffs still need to be taken…. I am of the opinion that the Oilers will make the playoffs, but if they don't, I doubt very much that it will have anything to do with a lack of offensive prowess. It will be because the team lacks players who know what to do in their own end, and that isn't a role that rookie/sophomore players excel in. Marc Pouliot wasn't an NHL player for the majority of last season. Kyle Brodziak finished -9 in relatively sheltered minutes, far easier minutes than Stoll/Reasoner played last season. Andrew Cogliano played the easiest minutes of the bunch, and still had 3 goals scored against him for every 60 minutes of even strength ice-time. This team doesn't have a centre capable of playing tough minutes outside of Shawn Horcoff, and if they miss the playoffs, we'll look back and see that this hole is a big part of the reason for it.
Some replies:
- "The other team cannot score if the Oilers have the puck all the time."
- "Brodziak improved significantly over the year and Horcoff is returning from an injury. I'm optimistically hopeful this will be enough but otherwise bringing in a soon to be UFA player should be a feasible option."
- "Defense can be taught while offensive prowess is a talent."
- "You may score 3 goals on us every game, but we're going to score 5. (A system that seemed to work pretty good in the 80's)."
- "I personally see a correlation between the Oilers of this year and Buffalo two years ago. Impressive amounts of offense and three lines that can score. Thomas Vanek was their 3rd line center and put in over 80pts and 40+ goals. We could be that type of team."
- "I also think you'll see the Oil make a depth move come the deadline where they bring in a shut down forward for their 3rd or 4th line similar to the role Peca played for us in the 06′ cup run."
- "Most of the problems appear to arise from players moving into roles they aren't comfortable with. Just because Brodziak was playing easy minutes doesn't mean he's going to be eaten alive each time he's facing some serious talent. Weak competition does not mean weak players."
- "The Oil made huge strides in making themselves better compared to the rest of the conference, so sit back, relax, and watch us make 1st or 2nd in the division."
The point of this isn't to tell everyone how smart I am (although feel free to read that into it – I promise I won't mind) but just to remind everyone that we've been here before. The usual objections have been raised – the kids will step up, Tambellini knows what he's doing, there's no need to stop goals if the Oilers score 5 every game – but I view those the same way I did last year.
The Oilers failed to address obvious defensive deficiencies last season and they paid for it with a miserable penalty-kill, poor defensive play five-on-five, bizarre coaching decisions (I'm quite sure MacTavish would have been happier to keep Pisani on RW), a poor record on faceoffs, and ultimately a season finish that didn't include the playoffs.
Let's hope they don't care to repeat the experience.
scorecoff hemmercules wrote:
And the whole sending videos to Heatley thing, omg, enough already. Prendergast must have been full of s**t the other day because the Heatly fiasco continues.
Are you telling me there are people out there who actually listen to what Prendergast has to say?
July 23 2009, 02:26PM
@ misfit:
Apperently Brownlee does as he stated it in one of his last posts. I personnaly don't think the Heatley thing will be over until he ends up in a city that isn't Edmonton or Ottawa. If he stays in Ottawa we will continue persue him until he flat out tells us to screw off.
This isn't the LW you're looking for...
July 23 2009, 05:05PM
Why does everyone immidiatly revert back to Dany Heatley? Dan Barnes and his self indulgence have all of You minions gobbleing up every nibble ... Here is Your headline ... Nothing New on Heatley ...
Wake up ...
David S wrote:
grammar - just saying
July 23 2009, 06:32PM
We are a better team then last years by far Better coaching, healthy defense and checking forwards ( moreau pisani) gagne cogs and nilson grebs on contract year ( always play better) o'sullivan instead of Cole. Bulin vs Rolli comeon no brainer. Stortini has improved big time he is no longer a defensive liability. Mac T never player Penner on the PP after he scored 16 PP goals the year before I'm not sure he can rebound. Horcoff is overpayed but Smyth ( thank good he's gone) get the same money and had six more points then Horc and isn't overplayed. Lookin forward to see what the boys can do
for seven million this season horcoff better have a banner year.
July 23 2009, 08:47PM
Heatly would make the team better so would crosby we have just as much of a chance on both!!
How does this get you. The organization has no idea's where they are going. Looks like Smid is gone this year for sure, and not for Heatly. Any trade to get out. The Oilers should answer to the fans. These deals have Lowe all over it. Khabby for 4yrs 15M. Wanted to change the guard of the 40yr old goalies. Heatly begging is also Lowe. Seriously what do the fans have to get excited about?
July 24 2009, 01:36AM
I agree sandra.. I felt the same about those moves (lowes influence)... very similar to last year, past history...
this team isnt good enough to simply 'add a superstar' to become contenders... the supporting staff need to be established (circa 2005/6) before the org can legitimately feel that way.. and they continue to f'around without addressing the glarring hole(s) that JW (and others) have been documenting for two seasons in a row....
July 24 2009, 12:40PM
Yeah cause Johnathan knows every thing LoL You guys ever think that the oil can get anyone else via trade of UFA. If heatly, smid, pronger , arnott all didn't want to play here , what makes you think they want to come too. Even third line players have families and egos
July 24 2009, 05:53PM
oilers fan #1 wrote:
You guys ever think that the oil can get anyone else via trade of UFA. If heatly, smid, pronger , arnott all didn't want to play here , what makes you think they want to come too.
Right. Every player in the league hates Edmonton. Might as well fold the franchise.


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One of the top 10 workforce development programs in the country is offered at Shoreline Community College.
Marketing hype? Nope, it's a fact after the judges' scores were tallied for the Bellwether Award at the 2009 Community College Futures Assembly. Shoreline's Renewable Energy Training Program received the honor during the January conference in Orlando, Fla.
"Our program is truly on the cutting edge of the nation's, really the global, move toward alternative energies and sustainability," said Berta Lloyd, Dean of Workforce Education at Shoreline. "We're focused on providing the education and training needed to move workers into this new and growing field. We were excited to be nominated and are very honored to receive this recognition."
Shoreline's program is aimed at "zero energy technology," a term that refers to construction practices and energy use and production that can allow energy-neutral buildings and lifestyles. Classes revolve around the idea of "energy in the built environment," how it is used, saved and generated.
Perhaps the most visible piece of the program is the Zero Energy House, a demonstration project that began at Washington State University and now sits on the SCC campus, serving as the program's offices. The house was designed and built to use solar energy for electricity and hot water and showcase recycled and sustainable building materials.
The house also represents the connection between the two schools, along with program director Mike Nelson. Besides being affiliated with the two institutions, Nelson is also director of the Northwest Solar Center. Nelson is a tireless advocate to Washington lawmakers on behalf of solar-related energy projects and regulations. He also works with the solar-energy industry, bridging between policymakers, businessmen and higher education.
"This is the perfect situation to bring those all those pieces together," Nelson said. "The time has come for alternative energies and solar is the one that has no limits."
So far for the evolving and growing program, the educational centerpiece has been the "Photovoltaic Design and Installation" class.
Starting in spring, 2008, Nelson has been teaching about 50 students a quarter how to assess, design and install solar-electric energy systems for homes and commercial applications. Graduates of the class receive a state certification that qualifies them to begin their own business.
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Azrael, D; O'Brien, M; Braga, A. Evaluation of the Milwaukee Homicide Review Commission. U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice.
O'Brien M, Woods L, Cisler R. The Milwaukee Homicide Review Commission: An Interagency Collaboration Process to Reduce Homicide. Wisconsin Medical Journal 2007; (7) 385-388.
Vernick JS, O'Brien M, Hepburn LM, Johnson SB, Webster DW, Hargarten SW. Unintentional and Undetermined Firearm Related Deaths: A Preventable Death Analysis for Three Safety Devices. Injury Prevention 2003;9: 307-11.
Kuhn EM, Nie CL, O'Brien ME, Withers RL, Wintemute GJ, Hargarten SW. Missing the target: A comparison of buyback and fatality-related guns. Injury Prevention 2002; 8:143-146.
Hargarten, S., Kuhn, E., Mercy, J., Withers, R., Nie, C., O'Brien, M. Suicide guns: why collect the information? Injury Prevention 2000;6:245-246.
Tymus, T., O'Brien, M., Hargarten, S. Wisconsin firearm injury surveillance system development: a comparison of medical examiner/coroner data. Wis Med J. 1996; (5):277-282.
Hargarten, S., Karlson, T., O'Brien, M., Hancock, J., Quebbeman, E. Characteristics of firearms involved in fatalities. JAMA 1996
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Community Oriented Policing, US Department of Justice, 2010 - 2012 Homicide Reviews: National Training and Technical Assistance Project
Directors Community Leadership Award, US Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 2010.
Outstanding Service by a Research Partner Award, US Department of Justice, Project Safe Neighborhood, 2007.
Outstanding Population Health Practice Publication Award, University of Wisconsin Population Institute, 2007.
Urban Partners for Health: A Collaborative Project Between Marquette University College of Nursing and a Central City Community. Funded by Catholic Community Foundation, 2003; St. Anthony Foundation, 2002.
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Zip a dee doo dah, zip a dee ay.
My, oh my what a wonderful day!
Plenty of sunshine, plenty of rain.
Zip a dee doo dah, zip a dee ay.
Mister Bluebird's on my shoulder
It's the truth, it's actual
Ev'rything is satisfactual
Zip-a-dee-doo-dah, zip-a-dee-ay
Wonderful feeling, wonderful day, yes sir!
Zip-a-dee-doo-dah, zip-a-dee-ay
My, oh my, what a wonderful day
Plenty of sunshine headin' my way
Zip-a-dee-doo-dah, zip-a-dee-ay.
Mister Bluebird's on my shoulder
It's the truth, it's actual
Ev'rything is satisfactual
Zip-a-dee-doo-dah, zip-a-dee-ay
Wonderful feeling, feeling this way.
Mister Bluebird's on my shoulder
It is the truth, it's actual. . huh?
Where is that bluebird? Mm-hm!
Ev'rything is satisfactual
Zip-a-dee-doo-dah, zip-a-dee-ay
Wonderful feeling, wonderful day!
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The song "Zippity Doo Dah" or "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" is a song from the 1946 Disney animated and live action movie" Song of the South"and sung by James Baskett playing the character of Uncle Remus.
Published in 1946 the lyrics were written by Ray Gilbert while Allie Wrubel wrote the music.
"Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" won the Best Original Song Academy Award.
This song was used as the opening theme medley for a TV program called the "Wonderful World of Disney".
The words "Mr. Bluebird on my shoulder" taken from the song, is a reference to the "Bluebird of Happiness", and is used as a symbol of cheer.
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38 Comments
sarah, Aland Islands ! Åland Islands
28 September 2015 at 1:17am
hi ann
Alpha Skua, USA
24 April 2015 at 1:28am
Too bad this has,nt been released on DVD i guess their afraid of Jessie Jackson,Al Sharpton and their ilk
Lloyd Roberts, Afghanistan
23 April 2015 at 2:05am
I live in Canada. Toronto Ontario. I think that is a real blues breaker. To sing or humm is a great lift. A real good greating.
Condor, USA
14 July 2014 at 10:44pm
They need to release it on DVD but are afarid of Jessie Jackson and the NAACP
Ronnie Blanchard, Summerville,sc
10 March 2014 at 11:38pm
Song of the south,What Movie?
Russ Lisenby (75 years old), United States
27 August 2013 at 6:05am
Your lyrics are incomplete! You left off the last line: "Wonderful feelin', Wonderful Day."
Ann, United States
25 September 2012 at 1:34pm
I remember this song from when I was little and I taught it to my 4 yr old grandaughter. She loves it and says "This song makes me feel happy!" I wondered if I had the words right and sure enough I did after all these years.
Zip, Austria
22 June 2012 at 12:28pm
Chris, United Kingdom
24 April 2012 at 1:56pm
Are you sure Louis Armstrong had nothing to do with it? lol
Lyndsay, United Kingdom
9 February 2012 at 3:19pm
this song reminds me of been a little girl when i was at the little kingdom in florida, all the little figures where dancing, it was amazing....
Leprochan Grl, Iceland
9 November 2011 at 12:52am
i <3 this song! it keeps getting stuck in my head!
Carolslax, United States
27 August 2011 at 1:05pm
Love You Bussongs.com! Thank You-Thank You All! For all the great info on this song-and the Movie, "Song of the South"! Was trying to order it from Disney-to show it and teach the song to my 3 yr. old grandson-with no luck! Utterly ridiculous-when it's probably one of the all-time most beloved AND memorable of all their films-by everone who was lucky enough to see it as a child-or as an adult! They don't tell you why it's not available from Disney!
Abs (again), United States
3 May 2011 at 1:10am
here it is (: See Your Face. i turn around, i see your face. i dont wanna see your face. so i tell ya i dont wanna see your face,will you just go away, hey? section: musical songs
Abs, United States
3 May 2011 at 1:03am
i agree with kallie but i LOVE the song! i should show it to my music teacher and i have lyrics for a song for u
Kallie, United States
25 April 2011 at 3:08am
This is a parody?
Kaimana, United States Minor Outlying Islands
7 April 2011 at 2:21am
This is among my favorite songs! My other favorites are "Daisy Daisy" and "You Are My Sunshine".
Chui, China
23 March 2011 at 7:30pm
nice song
Nicole, United States
3 March 2011 at 2:38pm
it good but if you bring more songs that are fun it will be good .but im positive about your songs thanks
Karley, United States
23 November 2010 at 9:21pm
ill let you know if i got the part of alice!
Karley, United States
23 November 2010 at 9:19pm
thankyou so very much i have to audicion for my schools play and i didnt know the lyrics :)