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Watermark Community Church
Living Water for those who thirst…
for GOD
As the deer pants for streams of water, so I long for you, O God. I thirst for God, the living God. When can I come and stand before him? Psalms 42:1-2
Draw close to God and he will draw close to you. James 4:8
We are all made with an emptiness only God can fill. But if we seek him, he will reveal himself to us.
- God is trustworthy Deuteronomy 7:9
- God is gracious and merciful Nehemiah 9:31
- God is good Psalm 34:8
- God is our hope Psalm 71:5
- God is near everyone Psalm 75:1
- God is our Father Matthew 6:9
- God is spirit John 4:24
- God is knowable Ephesians 1:17
- God is living 1 Timothy 4:10
- God is personal James 2:23
- God is approachable James 4:8
- God is love John 4:16
for JESUS CHRIST
So the Word became human and lived here on earth among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the only Son of the Father. John 1:14
(Jesus said) "If you are thirsty, come to me! If you believe in me, come and drink!" John 7:37
Jesus calls us to come to him for forgiveness, friendship, and fulfillment.
- Jesus is the Son of God Luke 1:35
- Jesus is God John 1:1-5
- Jesus gives life John 10:10
- Jesus is the Good Shepherd John 10:11
- Jesus is the only way to God John 14:6
- Jesus is the author of life Acts 3:15
- Jesus is the wisdom of God 1 Corinthians 1:21-24
- Jesus is faithful 2 Timothy 2:13
- Jesus is holy Hebrews 7:26
- Jesus is the Lamb of God Revelation 21:22
for THE HOLY SPIRIT
But when the Father sends the Counselor as my representative and by the counselor I mean the Holy Spirit - he will teach you everything I myself have told you. John 14:26
But we know these things because God has revealed them to us by his Spirit, and his Spirit searches out everything and shows us even God's deep secrets. 1 Corinthians 2:10
The Holy Spirit helps us understand God's love, convicts us of sin, protects our minds, and teaches us spiritual truth.
- The Holy Spirit was involved in Creation Genesis 1:2
- The Holy Spirit empowers leaders Judges 3:10
- The Holy Spirit guides us John 16:13
- The Holy Spirit empowers us to be witnesses Acts 1:8
- The Holy Spirit lives within us Romans 8:11
- The Holy Spirit sanctifies us Romans 15:16
- The Holy Spirit is involved in our salvation Titus 3:5
to overcome ANGER
Don't sin by letting anger control over you." Don't let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a mighty foothold to the devil. Ephesians 4:26-27
My dear brothers and sisters, be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to get angry. James 1:19
Don't let anger get a foothold in your life – let go of it for your own good.
for God's CARE
Even when you are chased by those who seek to take your life, you are safe in the care of the Lord your God, secure in his treasure pouch. 1 Samuel 25:29
For the strength of the wicked will be shattered, but the Lord takes care of the godly. Day by day the Lord takes care of the innocent, and they will receive a reward that lasts forever. Psalm 37:17-18
You are safe in God's care no matter how insecure you feel.
for the ability to cope with CHANGE
God also bound himself with an oath, so that those who received the promise could be perfectly sure that he would never change his mind. Hebrews 6:17
For God has reserved a priceless inheritance for his children. It is kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay. 1 Peter 1:4
In the midst of unsettling change in your life, remember that God never changes.
for CHARACTER
And endurance develops strength of character in us, and character strengthens our confident expectation of salvation. Romans 5:4
For when your faith is tested your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be strong in character and ready for anything. James 1:3-4
Welcome the challenges that God sends your way – they will strengthen your character.
for COMFORT
"Comfort, comfort my people," says your God. Yes, the Sovereign Lord is coming in all his glorious power. He will rule with awesome strength. See, he brings his reward with him as he comes. He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will carry the lambs in his arms, holding them close to his heart. He will gently lead the mother sheep with their young. Isaiah 40:1; 10-11
All praise to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. He is the source of every mercy and the God who comforts us. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When others are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. You can be sure that the more we suffer for Christ, the more God will shower us with his comfort through Christ. 2 Corinthians 1:3-5
God's comfort is sure, gentle, and meets our deepest needs. And it is available to all who come to him.
- God promises to comfort those who mourn Matthew 5:4
- God's Holy Spirit is our Comforter John 14:6
- Jesus has overcome the world's troubles John 16:33
- God comforts those who are hurting 2 Corinthians 1:3-11
- Christians should comfort each other 1 Thessalonians 4:18
- At Christ's return, all pain will end Revelation 21:3-4
for COMMUNITY
How wonderful it is, how pleasant, when brothers live together in harmony! Psalm 133:1
Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and sympathetic? Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one heart and purpose. Philippians 2:1-2
God doesn't want his people to live in isolation. The church is a spiritual community that can support us and help us grow in knowledge and faith.
- God's people should celebrate together Exodus12:47
- Christians should not live in isolation John 17:11
- We should bear one another's joys and burdens Romans 12:9-16
- Believers must seek unity in all essentials 1 Corinthians 1:10
- There can be great unity even in great diversity Ephesians 4:3-12
- Christ's love should bring unity among believers Philippians 1:3-11
for COMPASSION
But the LORD still waits for you to come to him so he can show you his love and compassion. For the LORD is a faithful God. Blessed are those who wait for him to help them. Isaiah 30:18
Sing for joy, O heavens! Rejoice, O earth! Burst into song, O mountains! For the LORD has comforted his people and will have compassion on them in their sorrow. Isaiah 49:13
God's compassion for you is greater than you can imagine!
for COURAGE
(Jesus said) "I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world." John 16:33
Be on guard. Stand true to what you believe. Be courageous. Be strong. 1 Corinthians 16:13
God promises to give you all the courage and strength you need to live for him.
- One person's courage affects others Deuteronomy 20:8
- Gideon received courage for his battle Judges 7:1-25
- God gives us ultimate victory Psalm 112:8
- Courage helps us to boldly represent Christ Acts 4:31
- Pray for courage Ephesians 6:19-20
- Christians can pray with confidence Hebrews 4:16
for help in dealing with CRITICSIM
If you ignore criticism, you will end in poverty and disgrace; if you accept criticism, you will be honored. Proverbs 13:18
If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise. If you reject criticism, you only harm yourself; but if you listen to correction, you grow in understanding.
Proverbs 15:31-32
Accept the constrictive criticism that can help you grow; then forget about the rest.
for helping in making DECISIONS
The trouble with you is that you make your decisions on the basis of appearance. You must recognize that we belong to Christ just as much as those who proudly declare that they belong to Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:7
If you need wisdom--if you want to know what God wants you to do--ask him, and he will gladly tell you. He will not resent your asking. But when you ask him, be sure that you really expect him to answer, for a doubtful mind is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. People like that should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. They can't make up their minds. They waver back and forth in everything they do. James 1:5-8
God promises to give you wisdom if you ask in faith.
for Depression
You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing. You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy. Psalm 30:11
As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in your commands. Psalm 119:143
Meditating on God's Word can help heal your emotions and give you new joy.
for DIRECTION
How can we understand the road we travel? It is the LORD who directs our steps. Proverbs 20:24
When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild. But whoever obeys the law is happy. Proverbs 29:18
God's Word is the best source for direction and guidance in life.
for help in coping with DISAPPOINTMENT
You heard their cries for help and saved them. They put their trust in you and were never disappointed. Psalm 22:5
As the Scriptures tell us, "Anyone who believes in him will not be disappointed. Romans 10:11
In times of disappointment, be thankful that God will never let you down.
for help in overcoming DISCOURAGEMENT
Why am I discouraged? Why so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again--my Savior and my God!
Psalm 42:11
So don't get tired of doing what is good. Don't get discouraged and give up, for we will reap a harvest of blessing at the appropriate time. Galatians 6:9
Put your hope in God – he will help you press on.
to overcome DOUBT
O Israel, how can you say the LORD does not see your troubles? How can you say God refuses to hear your case? Have you never heard or understood? Don't you know that the LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth? He never grows faint or weary. No one can measure the depths of his understanding. Isaiah 40:27-28
If you need wisdom--if you want to know what God wants you to do--ask him, and he will gladly tell you. He will not resent your asking. But when you ask him, be sure that you really expect him to answer, for a doubtful mind is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. People like that should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. James 1:5-7
God remains the same even when you are filled with doubt. Ask him to fill your heart with faith.
for EMOTIONAL HEALING
The LORD is close to the broken hearted; he rescues those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18
And no doubt you know that God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. Then Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the Devil, for God was with him. Acts 10:38
God created your emotions. Turn to him for healing.
for ENCOURAGEMENT
O Israel, how can you say the LORD does not see your troubles? How can you say God refuses to hear your case? Have you never heard or understood? Don't you know that the LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth? He never grows faint or weary. No one can measure the depths of his understanding. He gives power to those who are tired and worn out; he offers strength to the weak. Even youths will become exhausted, and young men will give up. But those who wait on the LORD will find new strength. They will fly high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:27-31
Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. They give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God's promises. Romans 15:4
Encouragement can come from many sources: God's presence, the Bible, and other believers.
- Good leaders should encourage us to obey God Numbers13:30
- God's presence encourages us Joshua 1:1-9
- Encouragement comes from reading God's Word Psalm 119:28
- Prayer brings encouragement Psalm 138:3
- The Holy Spirit encourages us Acts 9:31
- Our position in Christ encourages us Philippians 2:1
- Believers should encourage each other 1 Thessalonians 4:18
for ENDURANCE
May the LORD bring you into an ever deeper understanding of the love of God and the endurance that comes from Christ. 2 Thessalonians 3:5
Patient endurance is what you need now, so you will continue to do God's will. Then you will receive all that he has promised. Hebrews 10:36
The secret to endurance is trusting and obeying God.
for help in dealing with FAILURE
If your boss is angry with you, don't quit! A quiet spirit can overcome even great mistakes. Ecclesiastes 10:4
Will not even one of you apply these lessons from the past and see the ruin that awaits you? Isaiah 42:23
The best way to deal with your failures is to humbly learn from them and move on.
for FAITH
So we are made right with God through faith and not by obeying the law. Romans 3:28
What is faith? It is the confident assurance that what we hope for is going to happen. It is the evidence of things we cannot yet see. Hebrews 11:1
If you believe that God is who he says he is and that he will keep his promises, you have all the faith you need.
- Believing God takes faith Genesis 15:6
- Only a small amount of faith is needed Luke 17:6
- Faith puts us in a right relationship with God Romans 5:1
- Faith comes from hearing the Word of God Romans 10:17
- Accept the person who has weak faith Romans 14:1
- Faith accompanies obedience to God Hebrews 11:7-12
for FEAR
The LORD is my light and my salvation--so why should I be afraid? The LORD protects me from danger--so why should I tremble? Psalm 27:1
Such love has no fear because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of judgment, and this shows that his love has not been perfected in us. 1 John 4:18
Allow God's perfect love to drive away your fears.
for FORGIVENESS
Though our hearts are filled with sins, you forgive them all. Psalm 65:3
"I--yes, I alone--am the one who blots out your sins for my own sake and will never think of them again." Isaiah 43:25
Nothing weighs on a person more than guilt. But you can be forgiven – that is God's promise.
- God forgives us because he love us Psalm 86:5
- God washes us clean as fresh snow Isaiah 1:18
- God removes our impurities Ezekiel 36:25
- God loves to forgive Micah 7:18
- God's children are reborn spiritually John 1:12-13
- Christians should be free from sin's power Romans 5:21
- God will forgive our sins if we confess them 1 John 1:8-9
for the FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT
But when the Holy Spirit controls our lives, he will produce this kind of fruit in us: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Here there is no conflict with the law. Galatians 5:22-23
May you always be filled with the fruit of your salvation--those good things that are produced in your life by Jesus Christ--for this will bring much glory and praise to God. Philippians 1:11
If you love and obey God, he will produce the fruits of his spirit in your life.
for GRACE
And now I entrust you to God and the word of his grace--his message that is able to build you up and give you an inheritance with all those he has set apart for himself. Acts 20:32
But whatever I am now, it is all because God poured out his special favor on me--and not without results. For I have worked harder than all the other apostles, yet it was not I but God who was working through me by his grace. 1 Corinthians 15:10
God's grace gives power, endurance, freedom, and hope. And it is God's gift to those who love him.
- God is full of grace Exodus 34:6
- Grace is a good gift from the Lord Psalm 84:11
- God's provision is an expression of his grace Joel 2:23
- God's grace gives us power to obey him Acts 6:8
- God's grace helps us remain faithful Acts 13:43
- God's grace frees us from sin Romans 6:14
- We should depend on God's grace, not our own wisdom 2 Corinthians 1:12
- God's grace makes salvation possible Ephesians 1:7-8
- God accepts us by his grace Ephesians 2:8-9
- God's grace gives us hope 1 Peter 1:13
for GRIEF
Even when I walkthrough the dark valley of death, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. Psalm 23:4
God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4
God's comfort is closest during your darkest times.
for GUIDANCE
I will bless the LORD who guides me; even at night my heart instructs me. Psalm 16:7
Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6
God guides those who follow him.
- God gave Joshua instructions for taking Jericho Joshua 6:1-27
- We should ask God for guidance Psalm 25:4-7
- God offers us guidance Psalm 32:8
- God will give us direction Psalm 48:14
- The Bible gives us guidance Psalm 119:133
- God works everything into his plan Proverbs 16:4
- God directs the events of our lives Acts 16:6-7
- God gives wisdom for making decisions James 1:2-5
for freedom from GUILT
Finally, I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide them. I said to myself, "I will confess my rebellion to the Lord." And you forgave me! All my guilt is gone. Psalm 32:5
For all have sinned; all fall short of God's glorious standard. Yet now God in his gracious kindness declares us not guilty. He has done this through Christ Jesus, who has freed us by taking away our sins. Romans 3:23-24
When you confess your sins, believe that God forgives you and release your sense of guilt. You are clean in God's eyes!
for HEAVEN
There are many rooms in my Father's home, and I am going to prepare a place for you. If this were not so, I would tell you plainly. When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am. John 14:2-3
Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits at God's right hand in the place of honor and power. Let heaven fill your thoughts. Do not think only about things down here on earth. For you died when Christ died, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God. And when Christ, who is your real life, is revealed to the whole world, you will share in all his glory. So put to death the sinful, earthly things lurking within you. Have nothing to do with sexual sin, impurity, lust, and shameful desires. Don't be greedy for the good things of this life, for that is idolatry. Colossians 3:1-5
You can look forward to going home to heaven.
for HOPE
When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer. Psalm 94:19
So I pray that God, who gives you hope, will keep you happy and full of peace as you believe in him. May you overflow with hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13
When faced with doubt or discouragement, put your hope in God. He will meet your every need.
- God gives hope to the needy Psalm 9:18
- Hope gives us confidence Psalm 25:3
- God blesses those who hope in him Psalm 25:5
- Hope is available to those who wait for God Psalm 62:5
- Put your hope in God's Word Psalm 119:43
- Christians should always have hope Romans 8:28
- Jesus' resurrection gives us hope 1 Corinthians 6:14
- We have hope in Jesus Christ 1 Corinthians 15:19
to avoid IMMORALITY
Or don't you know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Let there be no sexual immorality, impurity, or greed among you. Such sins have no place among God's people. Ephesians 5:3
The Holy Spirit, living in you, empowers you to remain pure.
for INTEGRITY
To the faithful you show yourself faithful; to those with integrity you show integrity. 2 Samuel 22:26
These were his instructions to them: "You must always act in the fear of the LORD, with integrity and with undivided hearts. 2 Chronicles 19:9
Living with integrity requires personal sacrifices, but the eternal rewards outweigh whatever we give up in this life.
- God rejoices in the integrity of his people 1 Chronicles 29:17
- Integrity is essential for leaders Psalm 78:72
- Integrity takes effort and discipline Psalm 101:3-8
- God watches over people with integrity Proverbs 10:9
- Leaders prove their integrity at home 1 Timothy 3:4-5
- Leaders in the church must have integrity Titus1:7
- We must maintain integrity in teaching others Titus 2:7
for INTIMACY
Draw close to God, and God will draw close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, you hypocrites. James 4:8
See how very much our heavenly Father loves us, for he allows us to be called his children, and we really are! But the people who belong to this world don't know God, so they don't understand that we are his children. 1 John 3:1
Our God is a personal, knowable God who calls us his children. We can develop intimacy with him by drawing close and listening to his voice.
- Spending time with God leads to intimacy with him Psalm 1:2
- God draws near to those who seek him Psalm 75:1
- Virtue is essential for lasting intimacy Proverbs 31:10-12
- God wants an intimate relationship with us Hosea 2:16-20
- God will always be present with his people Matthew 28:20
to overcome JEALOUSY
Anger is cruel, and wrath is like a flood, but who can survive the destructiveness of jealousy? Proverbs 27:4
For jealousy and selfishness are not God's kind of wisdom. Such things are earthly, unspiritual, and motivated by the Devil. For wherever there is jealousy and selfish ambition, there you will find disorder and every kind of evil.
James 3:15-16
Don't allow jealousy to take root in your heart – it will destroy you.
for KNOWLEDGE
Cry out for insight and understanding. Search for them as you would for lost money or hidden treasure. Then you will understand what it means to fear the LORD, and you will gain knowledge of God. For the LORD grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding. Proverbs 2:3-6
To those who are open to my teaching, more understanding will be given, and they will have an abundance of knowledge. But to those who are not listening, even what they have will be taken away from them. Matthew 13:12
If you apply the knowledge God has given you, he will reveal more truth to you.
for LOSS
He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When others are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. You can be sure that the more we suffer for Christ, the more God will shower us with his comfort through Christ. We are confident that as you share in suffering, you will also share God's comfort. 1 Corinthians 1:4-5, 7
May our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loved us and in his special favor gave us everlasting comfort and good hope, comfort your hearts and give you strength in every good thing you do and say. 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
God promises to comfort you in times of loss and sorrow.
for a good MARRIAGE
For the Christian wife brings holiness to her marriage, and the Christian husband brings holiness to his marriage. Otherwise, your children would not have a godly influence, but now they are set apart for him. 1 Corinthians 7:14
Give honor to marriage, and remain faithful to one another in marriage. God will surely judge people who are immoral and those who commit adultery. Hebrews 13:4
Build your marriage on God's Word, and it will remain strong.
for MEANING IN LIFE
God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy to those who please him. But if a sinner becomes wealthy, God takes the wealth away and gives it to those who please him. Even this, however, is meaningless, like chasing the wind. Ecclesiastes 2:26
Here is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is the duty of every person. God will judge us for everything we do, including every secret thing, whether good or bad. Ecclesiastes 12:13-14
The meaning of life is found in obeying God.
for MERCY
But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so very much, that even while we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God's special favor that you have been saved!) Ephesians 2:4-5
So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it. Hebrews 4:16
God's mercy is not something we can earn; we must humbly receive it as a gracious gift from our loving Father.
for MERCY
But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so very much, that even while we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God's special favor that you have been saved!) Ephesians 2:4-5
So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it. Hebrews 4:16
God's mercy is not something we can earn; we must humbly receive it as a gracious gift from our loving Father.
- God's mercy is plentiful Psalm 69:16
- God's mercy is unparalleled Isaiah 63:9
- God delights in showing mercy Micah 7:18
- Even those late in coming will receive mercy Matthew 20:1-6
- Jesus has mercy on sinners, even in death Luke 23:32-43
- We cannot earn God's mercy Romans 9:15
- Jesus us merciful to us 1 Timothy 1:2
- God offers us his mercy 2 Timothy 1:2
- God saves us because of his mercy Titus 3:5
for PATIENCE
But when the Holy Spirit controls our lives, he will produce this kind of fruit in us: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Here there is no conflict with the law. Galatians 5:22-23
We also pray that you will be strengthened with his glorious power so that you will have all the patience and endurance you need. Colossians 1:11
Patience comes as a by-product of God's work in our lives. Open your heart to the Holy Spirit, and let him produce patience in you.
- Patience is valuable Proverbs 25:15
- Patience is better than pride Ecclesiastes 7:8
- Patience demonstrates love 1 Corinthians 13:4
- Christians are to be patient with each other Ephesians 4:2
- God wants to clothe us with patience Colossians 3:12
- We can be examples of God's great patience 1Timothy 1:16
for PEACE
You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, whose thoughts are fixed on you! Isaiah 26:3
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. If you do this, you will experience God's peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7
God gives peace to those who depend on him to meet all of their needs.
- Peace is a blessing from God Psalm 29:11
- God blesses his people with peace Proverbs 16:7
- Jesus is called the Prince of Peace Isaiah 9:6-7
- We can have peace with God Isaiah 53:5
- The peace Jesus offers is different than the world's peace John 14:27
- Jesus gives us peace Romans 5:1
- Peace comes from believing in God Romans 15:13
- Peace is evidence of the Holy Spirit's work Galatians 5:22
to resist PEER PRESSURE
Do not join a crowd that intends to do evil. When you are on the witness stand, do not be swayed in your testimony by the opinion of the majority. Exodus 23:2
And now, dear brothers and sisters, we give you this command with the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ: Stay away from any Christian who lives in idleness and doesn't follow the tradition of hard work we gave you. For you know that you ought to follow our example. We were never lazy when we were with you. 2 Thessalonians 3:6-7
Resist peer pressure by avoiding the people and things that tempt you to sin.
for God's PERSPECTIVE
He replied, "What is impossible from a human perspective is possible with God. Luke 18:27
But those who obey God's word really do love him. That is the way to know whether or not we live in him. 1 John 2:5
You can discover God's perspective in his Word.
for help in dealing with PROBLEMS
We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they are good for us--they help us learn to endure. Romans 5:3
Dear friends, don't be surprised at the fiery trials you are going through, as if something strange were happening to you. Instead, be very glad--because these trials will make you partners with Christ in his suffering, and afterward you will have the wonderful joy of sharing his glory when it is displayed to all the world. 1 Peter 4:12-13
God can use the problems in your life for good – just ask him!
for PROTECTION
My God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the strength of my salvation, and my stronghold, my high tower, my savior, the one who saves me from violence. 2 Samuel 22:3
He will shield you with his wings. He will shelter you with his feathers. His faithful promises are your armor and protection. Psalm 91:4
Although God does not always save us out of our troubles, he will protect us during them. Turn to God, the protector of your soul.
- God protects those who look to him 2 Samuel 22:31
- God is a refuge in times of trouble Psalm 9:9
- God is our protector Psalm 18:2
- Our protection comes from the Lord Psalm 89:18
- God himself watches over us Psalm 121:8
- God protects those who fear him Proverbs 19:23
- Obeying God leads to his protection Jeremiah 42:1-22
- God protects those who honor him Daniel 3:1-30
- God guards us from the evil one 2 Thessalonians 3:3
for PURITY
How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word and following its rules. Psalm 119:9
And now, dear brothers and sisters, let me say one more thing as I close this letter. Fix your thoughts on what is true and honorable and right. Think about things that are pure and lovely and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Philippians 4:8
The world is filled with impurity and strong temptations. The sure way to remain pure is to seek God's help and to saturate your mind with his Word.
- Purity of heart brings strength Job 17:9
- Only God can truly purify our hearts Psalm 86:11
- We cannot claim purity apart from God Proverbs 20:9
- The pure in heart will see God Matthew 5:8
- Purity begins in the heart Matthew 5:27-30
- Outward purity cannot substitute for inner purity Matthew 23:25-28
- Inner purity is essential to outward purity Mark 7:1-23
- Purity comes from God John 17:17
- Purity ought to mark our lives Ephesians 5:1-4
- God calls us to keep our hearts pure so that we will be able to serve him 2 Timothy 2:21-22
for RECONCILIATION
Fools make fun of guilt, but the godly acknowledge it and seek reconciliation. Proverb 14:9
If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the fault. If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back. Matthew 18:153
Seek reconciliation with others through the power of Christ.
for RESPONSIBILITY
The master said, `Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let's celebrate together!' Matthew 25:23
Unless you are faithful in small matters, you won't be faithful in large ones. If you cheat even a little, you won't be honest with greater responsibilities. Luke 16:10
If you are faithful in the small things, God will trust you with greater responsibilities.
for REST
He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. Psalm 23:2
Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle, and you will find rest for your souls. Matthew 11:28-29
In this life, God's rest means peace of heart and mind in the midst of life's difficulties. After this life on earth, believers will enjoy eternal rest with God.
- God modeled weekly rest Genesis 2:1-3
- Rest is important for worship and refreshment Exodus 20:8-11
- God offers rest and shelter to his people Psalm 91:1
- God gives us the Sabbath as a day of rest Isaiah 56:6
- Rest is a gift from God Hebrews 4:9-11
- Heaven will be a place of rest Revelation 14:13
for RIGHTEOUSNESS
I no longer count on my own goodness or my ability to obey God's law, but I trust Christ to save me. For God's way of making us right with himself depends on faith. Philippians 3:9
All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It straightens us out and teaches us to do what is right. 2 Timothy 3:16
We can never attain righteousness on our own. But God makes us blameless before him when we put our faith in Christ and his work on the cross.
- God is completely righteous Isaiah 45:21-24
- We cannot attain righteousness on our own Isaiah 64:6
- Human nature is the opposite of righteousness Romans 3:10-18
for SALVATION
But now you are free from the power of sin and have become slaves of God. Now you do those things that lead to holiness and result in eternal life. For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:22-23
Salvation that comes from trusting Christ--which is the message we preach--is already within easy reach. In fact, the Scriptures say, "The message is close at hand; it is on your lips and in your heart." Romans 10:8
Salvation is a free gift to everyone who believes in Jesus Christ. Once a person trusts in Christ as his or her personal Savior, that person belongs to God, is free from the power of sin, and has assurance of eternal life.
- Receiving salvation makes us God's children John 1:12-13
- Salvation is a work of the Holy Spirit John 3:1-16
- Trusting in Jesus Christ is the only way to be saved John 14:6
- Salvation includes gaining a relationship with God John 17:1-5
- Receiving salvation means turning from our sins Acts 2:37-38
- Salvation is by God's grace alone Ephesians 2:1-9
- Salvation rescues us from Satan's dominion Colossians 1:13-14
- Our salvation has been obtained by Jesus' blood 1 Peter 1:18-19
for SECURITY
Such is the fate of all who forget God. The hope of the godless comes to nothing. Everything they count on will collapse. They are leaning on a spiderweb. They cling to their home for security, but it won't last. They try to hold it fast, but it will not endure. Job 8:13-15
Fear of the LORD gives life, security, and protection from harm. Proverbs 19:23
The security the world offers is temporary, but true security is found in God. He never changes, and his security is eternal.
- Security is found in God's holy house Ezra 9:8
- God's people live in security Psalm 102:28
- God's presence is more enduring than mountains Isaiah 54:10
- Obeying God's Word brings security Matthew 7:24-27
- Nothing can separate us from God's love Romans 8:31-39
- Security comes through prayer Philippians 4:6-7
for SELF CONTROL
So think clearly and exercise self-control. Look forward to the special blessings that will come to you at the return of Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:13
Knowing God leads to self-control. Self-control leads to patient endurance, and patient endurance leads to godliness.
2 Peter 1:6
Self control brings honor to God, so ask him to help you.
to overcome SELF DESIRES
And you won't spend the rest of your life chasing after evil desires, but you will be anxious to do the will of God.
1 Peter 4:2
And by that same mighty power, he has given us all of his rich and wonderful promises. He has promised that you will escape the decadence all around you caused by evil desires and that you will share in his divine nature. 2 Peter 1:4
God's power working within you can help you resist your selfish desires.
for SPIRITUAL ARMOR
Use every piece of God's armor to resist the enemy in the time of evil, so that after the battle you will still be standing firm. Stand your ground, putting on the sturdy belt of truth and the body armor of God's righteousness.
Ephesians 6:13-14
But let us who live in the light think clearly, protected by the body armor of faith and love, and wearing as our helmet the confidence of our salvation. 1 Thessalonians 5:8
God gave you spiritual armor to help you resist temptation and live for him.
for SPIRITUAL RENEWAL
Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a right spirit within me. Psalm 51:10
Throw off your old evil nature and your former way of life, which is rotten through and through, full of lust and deception. Instead, there must be a spiritual renewal of your thoughts and attitudes. You must display a new nature because you are a new person, created in God's likeness--righteous, holy, and true. Ephesians 4:22-24
Spiritual renewal comes from God alone – depend on him to change your heart and life.
Wickedness never brings stability; only the godly have deep roots. Proverbs 12:3
When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily. But with wise and knowledgeable leaders, there is stability. Proverbs 28:2
Seek God and he will give you stability that this world can never provide.
to become good STEWARDS
Tell those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which will soon be gone. But their trust should be in the living God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment. Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and should give generously to those in need, always being ready to share with others whatever God has given them. 1Timothy 6:17-18
Unless you are faithful in small matters, you won't be faithful in large ones. If you cheat even a little, you won't be honest with greater responsibilities. And if you are untrustworthy about worldly wealth, who will trust you with the true riches of heaven? And if you are not faithful with other people's money, why should you be trusted with money of your own?
Luke 16:10-12
Use your money to honor God, and he will honor you.
for STRENGTH
He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. Psalm 23:3
My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever.
Psalm 73:26
Depend on God for strength. He will never fail you.
for help in dealing with SUFFERING
This suffering is all part of what God has called you to. Christ, who suffered for you, is your example. Follow in his steps. 1 Peter 2:21
Therefore, it was necessary for Jesus to be in every respect like us, his brothers and sisters, so that he could be our merciful and faithful High Priest before God. He then could offer a sacrifice that would take away the sins of the people. Since he himself has gone through suffering and temptation, he is able to help us when we are being tempted. Hebrews 2:17-18
Because Christ suffered, he can help you in your time of suffering.
for SYMPATHY
This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same temptations we do, yet he did not sin. Hebrews 4:15
Finally, all of you should be of one mind, full of sympathy toward each other, loving one another with tender hearts and humble minds. 1 Peter 3:8
Go to the right source when you need sympathy. Turn to Jesus, who understands your pain, and to other believers for comfort.
- God is compassionate towards us Psalm 103:13
- Jesus felt great sympathy for the needy Matthew 9:36
- Jesus healed the sick with compassion Matthew 14:14
- Jesus showed sympathy for the blind Matthew 20:34
- Jesus truly sympathized with the family of Lazarus John 11:35
to overcome TEMPTATION
But remember that the temptations that come into your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will keep the temptation from becoming so strong that you can't stand up against it. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you will not give in to it. 1 Corinthians 10:13
Run from anything that stimulates youthful lust. Follow anything that makes you want to do right. Pursue faith and love and peace, and enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts. 2 Timothy 2:22
God promises to show you a way to resist temptation – look for it!
for a THANKFUL HEART
Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart. Colossians 4:2
No matter what happens, always be thankful, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:18
Choose to be thankful in all circumstances and God will give you peace.
for fulfilling WORK
So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and steady, always enthusiastic about the Lord's work, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless. 1 Corinthians 15:58
Slaves, obey your earthly masters with deep respect and fear. Serve them sincerely as you would serve Christ. Work hard, but not just to please your masters when they are watching. As slaves of Christ, do the will of God with all your heart. Work with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Ephesians 6:5-7
Do your best at work, because God is ultimately your true boss.


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Wednesday, August 30, 2017
TYLER – The UT Tyler cross country program will host the King Campbell Spectacular starting at 6:30 p.m. on Friday at a new trail which is located adjacent to the Eagle's Landing Apartments.
The season-opening meet will have about 70 men and 50 female competitors taking to the 2-mile course. The men's team will be represented by 16 runners, including Nathan Adams, Shafen Borah, Quinton Bryson, Matthew Cecotti, Jackson Cook, Carlos Flores, Andrew Hernandez, Daniel Juren, Conor Linekin, Will McIlroy, Jose Prieto, Charlie Quintero, Antonio Sanchez, Jace Seymour, Justin Tokuz and Zachary Tucker. The women will send eight runners to the trails with Michaela Heys, Kiara Mayfield, Lianne McKee, Tristin Salem, Theresa Simmons, Courtney Smith, Rachel Willis and Amy Wyatt competing for the Patriots.
Parking will be available beginning at 5 p.m. at the Eagle's Landing parking lot which is across Old Omen from the UT Tyler soccer field.
Take a ride with @TheJeffW as he takes you around the @UTTyler Eagle's Landing course that XC runners will be navigating on Friday night. pic.twitter.com/Pi2Bfnjujs— UT Tyler Patriots (@uttylerpatriots) August 30, 2017
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Today she takes us step by step through her creative process for this beautiful image, Summer Haiku.
|Summer Haiku © Kristen Radden
The images used for this tutorial were shot with an iPhone 4 and the editing was done on an iPad mini.
This is a photo collage that includes several different images:
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- Foreground image of 2 girls walking
- Trees from the app ARTREE
Create the background texture
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Create an ARTREE image and put all the collage pieces together.
- Create an image in ARTREE, a generative art app that draws trees. There are many choices for the branch, leaf and flower of the trees so you will be able to get many tree variations. Pause and save the image when you see a creation you like.
- Create a space for the girls to walk -- use the Retouch feature in Handy Photo to take out a few tree branches.
- Process the treescape in Painteresque, which gives a dreamy feeling.
- Open Superimpose. Use the Painteresque edit for the background. Open the extracted image of the girls for the foreground. Use Masks function to drop the girls into the treescape.
- Apply Brushstroke Simple 3 to soften the entire image and give it a painterly look.
- With Brushstroke, the trees had become too light, so I used this technique to make them darker: In MultiExpo app (Thanatos filter), merge the Brushstroke edit with the Painteresque tree image.
- Get your background texture.
- Merge the texture and the painterly treescape with the girls in MultiExpo (Tyche filter).
- Use LensFlare to add tiny specs to the image.
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This information came to light during a court appearance where Ricky was being sentenced for passing almost $4,000 in bad checks. The judge asked Ricky if he had any children. Ricky explained that he had six on the way, and after some confusion on the judge's part (understandable), he further explained that the babies are all from different women. Ricky then further explained himself to the judge with what has to be the most astonishingly atrocious utterance from one of the most atrocious beings currently breathing our oxygen:
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Blair and I just want to say a HUGE thank you to you, Rob, Jaro, and the Arctic Spa team for the amazing service we received during the purchase of our Glacier Spa and Entertainer Gazebo! The Glacier model that you recommended is perfect for us and we are absolutely loving every minute we spend in the hot tub. It truely is the best way to cap off a day. Adding the wi-fi and being able to control the tub from my iPod inside the house is awesome and going to be even better in the winter; and the aqua trim speakers are amazing..with crystal clear sound…both of these are a must have in my opinion.
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SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP, N.J. - DAVID GOODEMOTE calls his company's large composting plant in Burlington County environmentally friendly, not harmful.
Many people who live near the plant, however, call it a bad neighbor and complain about its strong odors. And the state, which has accused the company of polluting the air and water, as well as administrative violations, began moving in February toward revoking the plant's approval as a Class C Recycling Center -- in other words, shutting it down.
Mr. Goodemote, an environmental engineer, is the president of Eastern Organic Resources. Its sole facility is the Woodhue Composting Center, which is located on 156 acres in Springfield Township and each day takes in about 100 tons of material, including wood chips, vegetable waste, brush and cardboard.
The plant is the only recycling center in its class in the state to take in food waste. Much of it comes from major grocery chains, including Whole Foods and Stop & Shop. At the end of the composting process, Woodhue sells two products, compost and a compost-soil blend called manufactured topsoil, to garden centers, landscapers and contractors. Mr. Goodemote also hopes to someday produce energy from the waste.
The process of turning waste into compost at Woodhue starts beyond gates that open onto Saylor's Pond Road, in a cavernous steel structure called the turnaround building. Trucks haul stores' unusable produce and other materials there. Produce is later moved to the compost field, where heaps of it in the process of breaking down stretch 250 to 300 feet long. Those heaps, called windrows, are covered with a layer of partly mature compost to absorb odors, Mr. Goodemote said.Continue reading the main story
But the company has not earned plaudits from the state's Department of Environmental Protection.
On June 9, the department fined Eastern Organics more than $1.5 million for violating a May 18, 2005, administrative consent order and the state's Water Pollution Control Act. The department said that contaminated water had been unlawfully discharged into wetlands and a nearby brook. The department has also charged the company with violating the state Air Pollution Control Act.
Instead of admitting fault and paying the fines, Eastern Organics filed a request on June 29 for a hearing before the state's Office of Administrative Law. The environmental protection department scheduled a meeting with Mr. Goodemote before the hearing for Aug. 24.
New Jersey values food recycling, but not at any cost, Lisa P. Jackson, the commissioner of environmental protection, said in a recent interview. "In a case like this, when we have environmental violations and quality-of-life impacts as significant as we have there, I don't feel that we have any choice but to move forward," she said.
MR. GOODEMOTE described the accusations as unfair. He said that he was waiting for a wastewater discharge permit from the state and that there was no evidence that wastewater from the plant had contaminated groundwater or residents' wells, although he acknowledged that it had spilled into the brook during some major storms.
Mr. Goodemote is hoping to eventually enclose the plant, so that air blown up through heaps of material being composted would prevent wastewater from being generated, and so that odors would be neutralized.
Many Springfield residents have complained for years about the smell; more recently, they have begun to worry about contaminated water.
Lynette and Samuel Catalano live a quarter mile from Mr. Goodemote's plant. "We can't understand why he's allowed to go on and on and on," Ms. Catalano said.
She and her husband check weather reports each morning to gauge which outdoor activities the plant's odors will allow, Ms. Catalano said. If the wind is blowing from the northeast, she said, strong odors are carried toward their two-story colonial-style house.
George and Theresa Nicholson can see an electrical tower at Woodhue from their 73-acre farm, and they say they worry that air pollution from the plant caused respiratory infections among standardbred racehorses they board.
Mr. Nicholson was a manager at Woodhue under its former owner in the mid-1980's. It was a composting center then, too, but Mr. Nicholson said the plant had expanded since he worked there.
"This thing is absolutely an excellent idea," Mr. Nicholson said, "but it has to be run properly."
A few roads away from Woodhue, Peter Sobotka, a Springfield councilman, makes compost of his own, on a 30-by-30-foot lot that includes a vegetable garden. He says he thinks that Woodhue should be shut down for polluting the air and water.
Mr. Sobotka expressed frustration that Springfield cannot regulate the plant and had to rely on the county and the state. The county assists the state in recording air pollution violations; the state has the lead role in enforcement.
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Kirsten called me this past winter to photograph her baby bump and it snowed for a few days prior to the shoot. Lots of snow and cold temperatures were not going to stop us from getting those amazing outdoor shots. She looked gorgeous....
I thought I would share some of the images in case there are any other moms-to-be who were thinking of having a maternity shoot....and to remind everyone that this heat and humidity will eventually give way to sweaters and mittens.
There were some very beautiful shots sans clothing, but for privacy reasons those will be left for her personal use! She had a beautiful baby boy a month after we did these images.
Her daughter wanted to show off her belly with a ribbon wrapped around it!
They have been friends and committed to each other since high school - so romantic....
Jenny & Mike's Wedding Day at Patriot Hills in Stony Point
May 3, 2013
Lovely Jenny found her life partner at the school where she teaches. They chose beautiful Patriot Hills that sits on a hilltop in the Hudson Valley. I was delighted to capture her wedding day and have the opportunity to see other former photography clients who joined in the festivities.
Brendan turned one this month and his mom, Eileen, thought it would be fun to have a private "shoot" to commemorate the big event. I had the pleasure of photographing Eileen's wedding ten years ago and have now become their family photographer. Her son, Patrick, loves to pose for me - and only me! I can't wait to see the children at their aunt's wedding in May when I photograph them coming down the aisle as part of the wedding party. I have so many photos of Brendan, people are going to begin to think he's mine :~ } If only I was so lucky....
One morning I woke up with horses on my mind; perhaps I had been dreaming of them, or perhaps they called to me in some way. I put aside my thoughts of horses, which was not difficult since I have never had a speck of experience with them. You know the nagging feeling that haunts you--the feeling you have forgotten to do something important, but can't remember what it was? This nagging feeling continued to follow me around for a few weeks; it would not go away.
One day, while I was tooling around on Facebook, I came across a former client's Facebook page. We had recently connected and I honestly cannot recall if she friended me or I her, but I saw horses on her page. A big dong went off in my head and I suddenly felt the relief of finally remembering something long forgotten; the nagging feeling vanished. I realized I needed to begin photographing horses--didn't matter why--something told me to just do it.
Renee, a life time horse lover, kindly brought me to visit her friend Karen who had rescued two horses from slaughter; Karen had bravely agreed to let me into her paddock to photograph her horses. I'm sure she was a bit concerned when I showed up in sandals with a large DSLR slung around my neck. For those horse neophytes, the last shoe attire one wants to wear around a 1200 lb. stomping animal is sandals! Karen was a trooper and let me scrabble around her two girls, Arabel & Ella, shooting away and the "girls" graciously put up with me, perhaps knowing I was there with good intentions. At one point, I found myself alone with Ella and hoping no one could hear me, decided to tell her how happy I was she had found a good home, how sorry I was she had experienced pain and sadness, and thanked her profusely for letting me photograph her. When she put her head down and rewarded me with a snicker, I knew I was on the right path; there is something about being around horses that is totally enchanting.
Between my time with Ella & Arabel and my pending trip to a horse sanctuary in the Catskills, I had learned about kill auctions and horse slaughter. To my horror, it was explained the horses going to auction all have different circumstances that put them in harms way and most are healthy animals; I never imagined young healthy horses being used for food. Some horses are coming off the racetracks at three or four years old (very young) due to injuries and no longer being valuable as racers, horses who have been living with families and have been abandoned probably due to lack of funds to keep them, work horses who are no longer valuable to the farmers, and owners who have decided they don't want their horse anymore; they are brought to auction where kill buyers, who are employed by slaughter houses located in Canada and Mexico, bid on the horses. If the horse is not adopted out by a private buyer or a rescue organization, the kill buyer wins the bid and the horses are loaded onto double-decker trucks meant for cattle in conditions that cause physical and emotion trauma. They are transported over the border and inhumanely slaughtered to be someone's European meal.
It is a cruel story and I realized why I was "guided" to begin telling their stories and photographing them. It was time to listen to the rescuers and the horses who have a story to tell.
The issue of horse slaughter is very controversial and with such an emotional subject matter, finding viable solutions is difficult. Should horses be considered companion animals versus livestock? ( this blog writer thinks so ) Some horse owners feel if they were deemed companion animals, they would lose the "protection" of livestock transportation laws, but when speaking with animal activists and rescue organizations, they say there are loopholes used daily to avoid compliance.
In 2011, the USDA issued a final rule that amended the regulations under the Commercial Transport Of Equines to Slaughter Act to extend protections now supposedly afforded to horses being transported directly to slaughter facilities. The act that went into effect October 7, 2011, made several changes by broadening the application of the act to include the equines being transferred to a slaughter facility, including an assembly point, feedlot, or stockyard. Previously, the rule only applied to horses moved directly to the slaughter plant. Prior to the amended regulation, kill buyers would put the horses on double-decker trailers not suitable for horse transportation. The horses unlucky enough to find themselves on the trailers regardless of transport, are exhausted, frightened, and many arrive injured with no medical treatment availble. Just because there are regulations in place, doesn't mean they are adequately monitored. It always comes down to unscrupulous behavior and economics for those without a heart. The manner in which the horses are slaughtered is brutal and if the details of the slaughter were more widely known by the public, there would surely be an outcry.
There is also the issue of tainted meat being consumed; these horses have no drug histories accompanying them since they are not raised as food animals. Horses receive medications throughout their lives that are banned by the Food and Drug Administration and the EU. This issue alone should cause people from wanting to consume horse meat and how anyone could sell or serve this to their customers is baffling. The obvious solution, the humane solution, is to outlaw the slaughter of horses--period. They are sentient animals, social, and develop deep bonds with their humans. Thousands of horses were sent to slaughter last year with over 70% of them having been companion animals. There is now legislation pending about reopening slaughter houses in the states, which I find disturbing.
I have learned that over breeding of horses is a big part of the problem and contributes to the number of horses who find themselves at the kill auctions. Why not geld the horse? After all, we use this option for our cats and dogs--it's a standard procedure to solve a problem. Horse slaughter is an issue rarely discussed except amongst horse and animal activists; it certainly was not on my radar screen. The news channels ran a quick one night story about the possible reopening of U.S. slaughter plants, but one doesn't see it being a topic of continuing coverage. The story can go on forever and I am not even touching on the wild horse issues on land out west and what the Bureau of Land Management is doing to those herds. I will leave that story for a future blog.
Even after the sandal scandal, Renee and Karen drove me to Rosemary Farm Sanctuary located in the Catskills of New York, owned by Dawn Robyn and her husband. Former Brooklyn dwellers and talented artists, they changed their lives in the most drastic way possible and began a sanctuary for horses headed to slaughter. They now find themselves the stewards of 40 or so horses at any given time. It means long hard days feeding, watering, tending wounds both physical and emotional, fundraising, finding adoptive homes, and saving beloved animals from a horrific and painful end. The farm is nestled amongst green rolling hills where her guests can live as a herd until someone comes to adopt them. It is not unusual to see a horse running through her front yard, which I found to be hilarious, but no one else in my group even raised an eyebrow--just another afternoon at Rosemary Farm, I suppose. I don't know how Dawn finds the time to write such profound blogs about her experiences, her horses, and her daily life running a horse sanctuary. I look forward to one day reading the book she has yet to realize she will write...
Dawn comforting one of her horses....
Having the desire and curiosity to continue exploring the story of horse rescue, I decided to fly out to Fort Collins, Colorado and visit Amber Herrell, owner of Shiloh Acres Horse Rescue. Amber is a beautiful young woman who has close to forty rescued horses (and a sheep, goats, and a talented pig who dances and twirls for a treat) on a farm with an amazing view of the Rocky Mountains lingering in the distance. She was gracious enough to let a total stranger--who, I must admit, called, emailed, and basically stalked her until finally connecting--to come visit her farm. We agreed to meet early one morning to photograph her gorgeous horses and hear about how she got started in rescue. It was interesting to learn that although the two rescues were on opposite sides of the country, the stories about the fate of the horses were sadly the same.
Amber's family home is just down the road from a kill auction yard where back in 1999, she had gone to see what it was about and, not surprisingly, left in tears. Driving by a year later, something compelled her to drop in; her fate awaited her in a draft mare named Shiloh. Amber literally bought her on the spot from a kill buyer and Shiloh came off the trailer and went home with Amber that very day (after scrounging around for a horse trailer, hay, and other horse accoutrements).
Although Shiloh was only with Amber for five days before submitting to severe Colic, it changed Amber's life and consequently, saved the lives of all the horses she now takes in, loves, and adopts out. Shiloh was the fateful messenger meant for Amber and all her future rescue horses that cold winter day twelve years ago.
As I discovered with both rescues, fundraising is a big issue because the cost of horse upkeep is very expensive. The price of hay, which has skyrocketed due to drought conditions, makes feeding the horses a major challenge. These rescues rely solely on donations; often, these women feed and provide vet care out of their own pockets. Fundraising is difficult at the best of times, especially when there is so much need to conquer hunger, poverty, etc. Engaging people in the plight of horses can be daunting; doing so while working from dawn to after the moon emerges, is almost impossible. They cannot possibly do it by themselves and need help. Most donations come from animal lovers; people who have furry children in their homes and barns. The question I am pondering is how do I engage the public to support these organizations? I know it "takes a village," hearts who know it is important to give back to receive, to care for beings who cannot speak up for themselves... I just need to find them.
I will be traveling to different rescues around the country, meeting more amazing women who sacrifice their own financial lives for their horses. This project, if all the stars align, will hopefully turn into a book to raise money for the rescues I visit. My main objective is public awareness. As a society, we need to remember to be mindful of how we treat the earth and all of it's inhabitants. It will be a work in progress, a labor of love. I appreciate everyone who supports this project, you know who you are.....
I have made arrangements to learn more about horses since the largest animal I hang around with is a 17lb terrier. My steel toe boots are en route from Amazon, every horse book I could find is stacked by my bed, and I have made arrangements to spend time with a horse woman with 47 years experience to teach me horse body language, grooming, picking up their leg, how to get them off my foot should a hoof land on it (hence the steel toes), and how to put a saddle on. Riding horses? Well, not my primary interest right now--I just want to see them live quality lives. My fantasy would be to have lots of land with old draft mares living out their lives just hanging out munching while letting me love them.
Back to Amber and her rescue farm, Shiloh Acres. If I wasn't hooked on horses before, this visit took me right over the edge of the cliff. Amber let me roam amongst her draft mares and even though horse safety is always an issue and not to be taken lightly, I felt very safe amongst her drafts--the gentle giants. I found myself surrounded by curious mares who stood there as many of my brides do, showing me their best angles while I shot away. I finally put my camera aside and became present in the moment--it was the most amazing experience of my life. I felt like I was standing right where I was supposed to be; I knew I was on the right path by doing my small part in helping to save these amazing animals and in doing so, saving a part of myself.
Please visit my blog as more stories of rescues visited are posted.
If you would like to contribute to this project and make a donation to the rescues, please visit my Etsy Store - ViolettePhotoImages. There are beautiful images of the horses I photographed and 30% of the proceeds goes to the rescues where that horse was a willing model.
The forever sweet Eileen and her equally nice husband, Al, are former wedding clients from nine years ago; they had me back again to photograph the newest addition to the family, a gorgeous, cherubic, blue eyed little boy. Brendan's very mature seven year old sister, Kathryn, and his hilarious older brother Patrick, rollicked with me in their back yard yesterday--I could not ask for better models and yard playmates. Brendan seemed to really enjoy his time in front of the "professional" camera. I thought I was going to be able to bring him home with me after the shoot (he would just fit in my camera bag), but mom and dad preferred I come over and babysit anytime I wanted. :-}
Alex, Luke, and Eva...
It is a photographer's pleasure, a compliment to one's artistry, and an inspirational experience to be asked to photograph a family as the children grow. I have witnessed the changes in the boys over the past few years; they grew from mischievous little guys to these wonderful big brothers, watching over their little sister, Eva. They truly participate in the shoot and often come up with great ideas. I believe it is important to let the children be part of the creative process, to let them run around and be themselves. Some of the best images are a result of their being who they are...
Here are some images from our shoot this last weekend at Washington Irving's Sunnyside home in Tarrytown, N.Y.
Post shoot exhaustion....
Lately I have discovered a desire to photograph my hometown of Lewiston, Maine. It was a place I longed to leave as soon as I hit puberty and when the time came to pack up and finally embark on dreamed about adventures, I never looked back. I was going to conquer the world and it certainly was not going to be in this river town. Here I am years later looking at Lewiston with new, interested eyes. I am fascinated by the changes to my hometown and the surrounding areas. This desire, this yearning to return to my roots is amusing to me and my family--I guess one should never say never. I am quite interested in the people who have chosen to stay in Maine even during the roughest of times.
**This is Bill, a former commercial fisherman from Point Judith who now lives in the western part of rural Maine. You can see the struggles he has experienced etched in the lines of his face, but the Maine spirit is still present in those blue eyes.
My childhood memory of Maine is of a bucolic place, a constant visual and olfactory delight ~ the sharp smell of pine and my personal favorite, the heady smell of the ocean. This memory is why I never felt comfortable in a landlocked state; I find my dreams are of the ocean. There exists a diversity in Maine unknown to many--the people, geography, lifestyle, but there is also an unexplainable commonality amongst the residents of this magnificent state, which stubbornly clings to the edge of the Atlantic. Maine people are like the land on which they live, steadfast and solid; they are proud of their strength and resiliency. It was a place where I was surrounded by love and when I drive over the state line on the Piscataqua River Bridge from Portsmouth, N.H. into Maine, I know I am home again.
I will occasionally blog about my journey of exploring the nooks & crannies of Maine and the people who reside within them. It is always the people who make a place interesting, who bring heart to their environment; learning their stories will be both fun and entertaining.
You simply cannot visit Maine without having lobster while sitting by the Atlantic
I bet you never saw this type of enthusiastic lawn decoration.
Old Lake Inn located in western Maine
My parents patiently drove around back rural roads helping me find this famous sign
Back to Lewiston....
Since 1768, Lewiston has perched on the banks of the Androscoggin River in central Maine. It is perfectly located; it is an hour from the shore, an hour from pristine lakes, and in ninety minutes one can be hiking in the western mountains. The city grew as an industrial stronghold with the development of mills and factories built along the river at the turn of the century. One can still see relics of it's prior wealth from the few remaining beautiful historical building found in the center of town and other former grand neighborhoods. It's glory days began to wane in the late fifties when the mills started to close down one by one, bringing a change to Lewiston which has never really recovered. It has only been of late that this once thriving city has begun to reawaken--there is a resurgence in the works and one can feel the change just walking around. A new civic pride has emerged.
Lewiston has an interesting immigration history. It was the place where many Canadians relocated to come toil in the shoe factories. They arrived in Maine speaking only the French language and rebuilt their lives with the hope of creating a new and brighter future for their children. There is a small one block area that still exists called Little Canada, a gentle reminder that Lewiston was once the destination for foreign born dreamers. Around ten years ago, to everyone's surprise, Catholic Charities decided Lewiston would be a suitable location for Somalian refugees. It has taken years for the Lewistonians to get used to the idea of Somalians settling in their city and there still remains a vast divide within the community.
The economy has hit hard in Maine which makes people fearful and this fear leads to suspicion, anger, and resentment over welfare and the costs of supporting their new neighbors. The Somalian community, the first generation, are still acclimating to residing in a cold climate, living amongst a fairly closed community (even though I was born in Maine, I would still be considered an outsider by some old timers), and worshiping as a Muslim in a predominately Christian community. Needless to say, there have been challenges. Many Somalians are creating businesses, have children who are honor students, grateful to be out of a war torn country, and have eyes for the future. The angst is over those who are not taking advantage of the opportunities given, the way some choose to live in run down housing living off the state's limited resources, and the ever vast cultural differences. The next generation will, as those before us, pave the way and bridge the current gap between old and new.
I was only downtown briefly on this last visit, but was able to get "permission" from the "chief" to take Abdi Ali's photo. He came directly to Lewiston from Somalia and does not speak English....yet. Our commonality was our mutual use of hair dye which provided great amusement once this fact was translated to him. He was very proud of his red tinted beard.
I love photographing architecture in a city; there are always little jewels hidden and Lewiston has a few that have survived over the past one hundred years.
The following are a few historical Lewiston buildings and one business who is at least trying to be creative.
On the last day of my visit, I attended a Cajun concert in the renovated square amidst the new development of the former shoe factories, formerly known as Bates Mill. People were sitting eating their lunch on the veranda of a nearby restaurant listening to the musicians create their magic and the construction workers were taking a music break from renovating the old mills into what promises to be fabulous loft apartments. It is this renewed interest in revitalizing the once thriving river town that has me looking at Lewiston with new eyes.
Anika Hartje is a talented soon to be sixteen year old I have known since she was an infant. She is the lead in many productions, singing and dancing since she was a little girl. Her body of work continues to impress and she was asked back for a private meeting after going to her first modeling open call last week. These images were photographed immediately after on the street; we had only ten minutes of fun shoot time since the Boston skies grew dark and moody--the rain began to pelt down and we ran for cover. Anika did amazing in what little time we had to shoot and I know she will go on to be successful in all her pursuits.
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Ariel Winter Sends Birthday Wishes To 'Modern Family' Co-Star Jeremy Maguire
Ariel Winter reaches into her purse while arriving for a pilates class in Los Angeles on Wednesday afternoon (August 10).
The next day, the 18-year-old Modern Family actress was seen arriving for lunch in some cute denim cut offs.
"Happy birthday to my baby @superjmaguire Love you munchkin!" Ariel wrote on Instagram along with a cute pic, sending birthday wishes to costar Jeremy Maguire.
Rico Rodriguez also sent Jeremy, the youngest member of the cast, wishes on his Instagram.
"Happy 5th birthday @superjmaguire!! Hope the force was strong with you today," he wrote.
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The school on the hill
Our easily accessible "school on the hill" is located in safe surroundings offering an attractive setting including panoramic sea views. The school traditionally serves the area of Kingsburgh and Amanzimtoti. Over the years we have focused on creating a caring, friendly environment designed to nurture every individual in our school.
We believe that each of our learners has the right to the best education possible but this right must be balanced by the acceptance of certain responsibilities.
This balance is encapsulated in our school badge. We actively encourage all our learners to strive for these ideals.
Mission Statement
- We provide a secure environment for every learner.
- Passionate, purposeful, well qualified educators ensure a comprehensive education.
- We pride ourselves in instilling sound morals and values within a disciplined and nurturing environment.
- We encourage each learner to achieve their full potential, through recognition of their individuality and diversity.
- We encourage participation in sporting and cultural activities to develop teamwork and sportsmanship.
- Our learners graduate as independent, responsible and versatile individuals.
School Anthem
Nothing will come without labour
Never lose hope or waiver
Reach for the highest in all you do
Strive for the best, for what is fine and true
Persevere all your days
Be strong in your work and your ways
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Take it for life as a golden rule
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The Delaware Debates is held at Mitchell Hall on the main campus of the University of Delaware in Newark, Delaware. Mitchell Hall is handicap-accessible. Ample parking is available across South College Avenue from Mitchell Hall in two University pay-to-park garages.
Directions to Mitchell Hall
From The North: Take I-95 South to Exit 1B (Newark – University of Delaware), which is Route 896 North. Follow Route 896 north into Newark, where it becomes S. College Avenue. Follow S. College northbound.
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From The West: Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike East to Route 283 South. Continue on Route 283 South, which becomes Route 30 East outside of Lancaster, to Route 896 South. As you reach campus and cross the railroad tracks, immediately turn left onto Delaware Avenue and right (at the second traffic light) onto South College Avenue. Continue north on South College Avenue.


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Leather Throw Pillow Made from Old Shoes
Baptiste Viry gave new life to old shoes by sewing and riveting them onto a suede backing and filling it with feathers. I think that the laces are a nice touch that adds a bit of authenticity about the pillow's origins.
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Audrone Tamulis still has vivid memories of her first trip to the Windy City.
"We traveled all night on the train, arrived in Chicago early in the morning," she said. "What a huge city! I remember the tallest building at that time was the Prudential Building. Things have changed a little."


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Modeling with Percents
Lesson 10 of 12
Objective: SWBAT draw percent equivalents using reasoning.
Big Idea: The Big Idea of this lesson is that students will use reasoning and modeling to find percent representation.
Students will complete this Problem of the Day when they enter the class: After grading the math exam, Mrs. Keys discovered that 2/3 of the students who had taken the exam earned A's or B's. Of those students, 1/5 had earned 100% on the exam. If Mrs. Keys has 180 students, how many earned 100% on the exam?
After the problem is finished, as a class, we will talk about not only the answer to the problem, but how students solved the problem. Highlighting different approaches and the reasoning behind the approach will be a perfect segue into the next activity. During the next activity, students will create models of percents and using different aproaches will be beneficial.
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Students will work in pairs or groups of three to draw representations of all of the percents in the activity. The only numbers included in each of the problems is the percentage given and the percentage desired. This activity is valuable becaue part of the thinking that students have to do requires them to decide how to determine the representation of different percentages. Do they need to find 100% first? Or 50%? Using some benchmark percentages help them make their decisions. The discussions between partners are good as well. If partners are approaching the problem differently it is good to hear the resulting conversations about the next steps. Providing justification supports students' reasoning as they create their models.
When the pairs finish, volunteers will model the answers on the SMART board and discuss their thinking. How did they decide what the picture would look like? Did partners approach the problem differently? Did ther students take a different approach? Is there an alternative way to determine the answer? We will also explore the proportionality of their drawings.
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Exit Ticket: Create a picture representing a percentage then create another picture that models another percentage that relates to the initial picture. Explain the relationship.
Looking at the responses, I will be able to see what they understand about creating models. Can they originate a model and makes changes to it that represent different percents? What percent equivalents are the using? Have students moved away from the benchmarks like 50% and 100%?


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February 25, 2014 by brennon
Figone have another 54mm scale miniature for you to start painting up as the next ace tabletop project. This time around they have dived back into history to bring you Verus the Young Gladiator.
The story behind this model is very cool indeed. A young boy picked up from a different land and shipped off to a Roman lanista where he would be trained at the age of 14. He then fought his first battle in the Arena aged 16 and that is the boy you see above.
A sorrowful story but it certainly breathes an extra dose of life and soul into the miniature as your working on it.
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