It doesn't matter what you have done... there is always hope. Sometimes people feel that they have messed up their lives so much that there is no turning back. But that is not true.
You can change. You can begin to make tomorrow better than today. But first you have to do three things:
1. Truly desire to change
2. Believe that change is possible
3. Ask for help
In my life I've learned that change is possible through the transforming work of God. By desiring, believing in the power, and asking for help; truly divine things will happen. Whether you are obese in need of weight loss or an addict in need of drug rehab.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Monday, March 26, 2007
Find What Went Unnoticed For Years
Intellectual curiousity is a great thing! One of the things that I enjoy about my work as a blogger is that I get to expand my intellectual horizons.
There is so much that I don't know. While it is true that I have earned three college degrees, I believe that learning is a life-long process and something that grows in enjoyment over the years. At the ripe age of 49, I discover that I am far more astute than I ever was in the classroom.
So when I received my current assignment, I knew that I had to do a little homework.
Because the truth was I didn't know very much about how valuable a Telecom Audit can be in uncovering cost saving measures that may have gone unnoticed for years.
There is so much that I don't know. While it is true that I have earned three college degrees, I believe that learning is a life-long process and something that grows in enjoyment over the years. At the ripe age of 49, I discover that I am far more astute than I ever was in the classroom.
So when I received my current assignment, I knew that I had to do a little homework.
Because the truth was I didn't know very much about how valuable a Telecom Audit can be in uncovering cost saving measures that may have gone unnoticed for years.
Springtime In The Garden
Sequins of light bounced off the nearby reflecting pool as I went through my morning routine in the garden.
After a long winter there was so much to do to restore the grounds and coax new life.
I was grateful to the natural rhythms that already bloomed in the garden... the camelias that began the parade several weeks earlier, that later were followed by the wild azaleas and the dogwoods.
But I still needed to do my part. With little fear of another deep freeze, I plucked my clippers and gardening gloves from the garden shed and stepped into my garden clogs. As I pruned the near dead branches, pokings of bright green life assured me that my plants were indeed still alive and ready to welcome another beautiful spring season in Tallahassee, Florida.
That's when I noticed that my house marker could use a seasonal scrub.
After a long winter there was so much to do to restore the grounds and coax new life.
I was grateful to the natural rhythms that already bloomed in the garden... the camelias that began the parade several weeks earlier, that later were followed by the wild azaleas and the dogwoods.
But I still needed to do my part. With little fear of another deep freeze, I plucked my clippers and gardening gloves from the garden shed and stepped into my garden clogs. As I pruned the near dead branches, pokings of bright green life assured me that my plants were indeed still alive and ready to welcome another beautiful spring season in Tallahassee, Florida.
That's when I noticed that my house marker could use a seasonal scrub.
Saturday, March 24, 2007
The Mystery In The Parking Lot
It was a Saturday night in March. Spring fever had bit me hard and so earlier that week I hopped in the car and drove to the coast.
My objective was simply to escape the crowd. I found a vacancy at a rustic cabin nestled away in a mist-shrouded and moss-draped hammock.
Everything had been pretty quiet until that Saturday night. That is when the mystery began.
"It is Heavy-Duty reinforced construction – 14-gauge steel or .125 aluminum," the deep voice said.
"How much combustible liquid will it carry?" another voice queried.
"Don't worry it will do the job. It is pressure tested to 150% of D.O.T. requirements. " a third voice said.
Inside I shuddered as I tried to get a read on what was going on in the parking lot of this hidden resort. What were these three men up to with a transfer tank?
My objective was simply to escape the crowd. I found a vacancy at a rustic cabin nestled away in a mist-shrouded and moss-draped hammock.
Everything had been pretty quiet until that Saturday night. That is when the mystery began.
"It is Heavy-Duty reinforced construction – 14-gauge steel or .125 aluminum," the deep voice said.
"How much combustible liquid will it carry?" another voice queried.
"Don't worry it will do the job. It is pressure tested to 150% of D.O.T. requirements. " a third voice said.
Inside I shuddered as I tried to get a read on what was going on in the parking lot of this hidden resort. What were these three men up to with a transfer tank?
The Secret On My Rolodex
It is always smart to keep a list of service companies handy. For example I like to keep names of people who can help me when I have a problem.
Since like most business people, I've always had a full office suite of equipment, and from time-to-time I've bumped into repair issues.
On my rolodex are the solution providers to just about any problem I might need solved in the day-to-day task of running a business.
Recently I was flipping through my rolodex and passed an intriguing card that simply said Top Secret power supply repair.
Since like most business people, I've always had a full office suite of equipment, and from time-to-time I've bumped into repair issues.
On my rolodex are the solution providers to just about any problem I might need solved in the day-to-day task of running a business.
Recently I was flipping through my rolodex and passed an intriguing card that simply said Top Secret power supply repair.
Monday, March 19, 2007
Is It Legal?
Buying medicine online seems to be becoming increasingly popular. My friend Joe told me several years ago that he ordered his prescriptions from Canada and other countries for a fraction of what the same prescriptions cost in the United States.
I've been wondering. How exactly does that work? Since I am not one to ever take medicine, I never really thought too much about it. But when assignments occasionally come across my desk to write a blog post about products like Generic Ultram, my curiosity is engaged. Is it legal to sell prescriptions over the Internet?
I've been wondering. How exactly does that work? Since I am not one to ever take medicine, I never really thought too much about it. But when assignments occasionally come across my desk to write a blog post about products like Generic Ultram, my curiosity is engaged. Is it legal to sell prescriptions over the Internet?
Florida Golf
Last year when I was talking with Florida's Wildwood Golf Course and the adjoining Inn at Wildwood about doing some advertising with the Tallahassee Discoveries Magazine, the general manager at the time said, "You know, Kathi I'm really more interested in what you can do for me online. The magazine you work with is beautiful. I would love to advertise with you. But our research indicates that we will get better bang for our buck through Internet advertising."
Like so many others, he essentially said "sharpen your pencil and bring me a viral marketing campaign."
As I drove away I considered putting up a golfing blog featuring southeastern golf communities and entertained swinging visions of golf clubs.
Like so many others, he essentially said "sharpen your pencil and bring me a viral marketing campaign."
As I drove away I considered putting up a golfing blog featuring southeastern golf communities and entertained swinging visions of golf clubs.
Spotlight
I love reading success stories about businesses that begin with a simple but solid idea, and through principles of integrity, and tilling the soil of hard work produce a fruit where one didn't previously exist.
Today's spotlight looks at a company that began over a half century ago in 1951 when two men had an idea for starting a business.
Their venture was to market inexpensive, yet dependable life insurance protection to Americans who were living in rural areas.
They opened shop in Oklahoma. Through the years their enterprise grew by leaps and bounds and over fifty years later they are described as a prominent force within the insurance industry. The company now has 2.5 million policies in force, and over $30 billion of insurance with $1.4 billion in assets.
Today you don't have to live in Oklahoma to benefit from the fruit of this company. The insurance products are sold near and far. For example, I was recently contemplating getting some Funeral Insurance.
Today's spotlight looks at a company that began over a half century ago in 1951 when two men had an idea for starting a business.
Their venture was to market inexpensive, yet dependable life insurance protection to Americans who were living in rural areas.
They opened shop in Oklahoma. Through the years their enterprise grew by leaps and bounds and over fifty years later they are described as a prominent force within the insurance industry. The company now has 2.5 million policies in force, and over $30 billion of insurance with $1.4 billion in assets.
Today you don't have to live in Oklahoma to benefit from the fruit of this company. The insurance products are sold near and far. For example, I was recently contemplating getting some Funeral Insurance.
Friday, March 16, 2007
Touching Down On The Outer Banks
I'd like to take my parachute and touch down for a week or two on the Outer Banks.
It is a known fact that travel writers can get some pretty nifty free perks. Well I say bring them on! My writing sings all sorts of melodies, especially melodies of travel!
Investing in a travel writer's holiday stay can pay rich dividends in return with articles that will be read by hundreds of thousands or millions of readers.
It is a known fact that travel writers can get some pretty nifty free perks. Well I say bring them on! My writing sings all sorts of melodies, especially melodies of travel!
Investing in a travel writer's holiday stay can pay rich dividends in return with articles that will be read by hundreds of thousands or millions of readers.
Like a Parachute Floating Through The Stratosphere
Trace from Vendor House has been sending me frequent e-mail about owning my own Vendor House Christian store. While I enjoyed the opportunity and experience of owning my Agape Cove Bookstore with Spread The Word Ministries, the truth was I really engaged in the opportunity because of my writing. Through that time frame, I discovered that I much rather preferred promoting products than selling them. It is true I hate to sell anything. But yet I love promoting products. Go figure!
Some exciting news is that a new editorial opportunity might be on the horizon for me where I will be able to oversee and impact the editorial direction of a new publication. I'll keep you posted!
On November 10, 2002 I wrote the following entry into the first page of a Prayer and Answers Journal that I had just purchased from the local Christian store:
"If this is your will, Father God, please connect me in an extraordinary way to a Christian magazine that glorifies you on every page, story and advertisement. Father God please make that magazine lead a hurting world to you. Who will carry the words of the Lord to them?" "Here I am. Send me!"
While many of the other prayers posted in the journal, have answers also posted, this one does not. But I recognize that the Lord's orchestration has indeed been present since 2002, leading me step-by-step closer to the manifestation of that petition. Since 2002, I closed my catering business and engaged in full-time writing. For more than a year I have worked for a regional magazine in the dreaded position of advertising sales, but I've also had the opportunity to see how a magazine works and to write some articles for the publication. Since last May I've been writing a regular newspaper column, too. The column is something that indeed brings me great satisfaction and has helped me to become more focused.
With a mind that opens like a parachute floating through the stratosphere, learning to focus tightly is really a good thing.
So back to Trace, thank you for your offer to own another Christian online store, but the truth is I'd rather promote, than sell christian gifts.
Some exciting news is that a new editorial opportunity might be on the horizon for me where I will be able to oversee and impact the editorial direction of a new publication. I'll keep you posted!
On November 10, 2002 I wrote the following entry into the first page of a Prayer and Answers Journal that I had just purchased from the local Christian store:
"If this is your will, Father God, please connect me in an extraordinary way to a Christian magazine that glorifies you on every page, story and advertisement. Father God please make that magazine lead a hurting world to you. Who will carry the words of the Lord to them?" "Here I am. Send me!"
While many of the other prayers posted in the journal, have answers also posted, this one does not. But I recognize that the Lord's orchestration has indeed been present since 2002, leading me step-by-step closer to the manifestation of that petition. Since 2002, I closed my catering business and engaged in full-time writing. For more than a year I have worked for a regional magazine in the dreaded position of advertising sales, but I've also had the opportunity to see how a magazine works and to write some articles for the publication. Since last May I've been writing a regular newspaper column, too. The column is something that indeed brings me great satisfaction and has helped me to become more focused.
With a mind that opens like a parachute floating through the stratosphere, learning to focus tightly is really a good thing.
So back to Trace, thank you for your offer to own another Christian online store, but the truth is I'd rather promote, than sell christian gifts.
A Treasure Chest of Inspirations
"What kind of writing do you do?" a new acquaintance recently asked me.
"My writing is rather an eclectic collage, sort of like my decorating style. If I were to try to define the essence of it... perhaps I would categorize my style as fitting more in the home, garden and entertaining niche."
"Maybe you can help me."
"I would love to try."
"We are doing some home remodeling. Jim's daughter is getting married and so we are converting her former bedroom into a new space. But we need help. We don't know what we want to do."
"A good place to begin is by browsing furniture collections online. With the click of a mouse you'll come away with a treasure chest of inspirations. Why don't you start by clicking on Coaster Furniture?"
"My writing is rather an eclectic collage, sort of like my decorating style. If I were to try to define the essence of it... perhaps I would categorize my style as fitting more in the home, garden and entertaining niche."
"Maybe you can help me."
"I would love to try."
"We are doing some home remodeling. Jim's daughter is getting married and so we are converting her former bedroom into a new space. But we need help. We don't know what we want to do."
"A good place to begin is by browsing furniture collections online. With the click of a mouse you'll come away with a treasure chest of inspirations. Why don't you start by clicking on Coaster Furniture?"
Vertical Equity
A loft bed is a smart and space-saving solution for tight bedrooms and college dorms. Sometimes it is plain good sense to think vertically!
If you capitalize on the vertical equity in a space, you can get the space to often perform better, regardless of square footage.
Imagine a college dorm, and you see quite cramped quarters. But if you go vertical, the living and studying space could be below the sleeping space in a cozy alcove.
Ah, what a nice compact little world! Think loft bed.
If you capitalize on the vertical equity in a space, you can get the space to often perform better, regardless of square footage.
Imagine a college dorm, and you see quite cramped quarters. But if you go vertical, the living and studying space could be below the sleeping space in a cozy alcove.
Ah, what a nice compact little world! Think loft bed.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Simplify Things
The assignment is a pretty straight forward one. The topic is about Financial Consolidation Software, something that can simplify a business owner's life.
When shopping for software it always good to read the reviews that are easy to find online.
By doing some internet research, you can determine what you should be considering as you decide on the type of Financial Consolidation Software to invest in for your business needs.
When shopping for software it always good to read the reviews that are easy to find online.
By doing some internet research, you can determine what you should be considering as you decide on the type of Financial Consolidation Software to invest in for your business needs.
Thursday, March 08, 2007
Dad Was Right
There are all types of dietary aids on the market to help people with their weight loss.
Keeping a shapely body can be a big challenge, especially when you have genetics not working in your favor. I didn't like it when my dad told me that I was going to have to watch my weight my whole life. Bless his heart, he was only trying to give me some good fatherly advice. But at the time I thought his advice stunk!
Fast forward a number of years... and I must admit dad was right. I will need to watch my weight for the rest of my life. Right now I am working on getting the scale to reverse directions and so far it has dropped fifty pounds!
I'm always interested in researching reports on products that can aid in weight loss, like the research on Metabolism Booster.
Keeping a shapely body can be a big challenge, especially when you have genetics not working in your favor. I didn't like it when my dad told me that I was going to have to watch my weight my whole life. Bless his heart, he was only trying to give me some good fatherly advice. But at the time I thought his advice stunk!
Fast forward a number of years... and I must admit dad was right. I will need to watch my weight for the rest of my life. Right now I am working on getting the scale to reverse directions and so far it has dropped fifty pounds!
I'm always interested in researching reports on products that can aid in weight loss, like the research on Metabolism Booster.
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
The Perfect Truck Tool Box
After buying his new truck at the Chevrolet dealership in Tallahassee, Florida my friend started looking for some truck accessories.
But he had a problem. He couldn't find what he was looking for in the local auto supply centers. He wanted something like he had seen on a truck in Dallas, Texas.
But since it would be ten months before he had another scheduled trip to Dallas, he got smart.
He went online and found the perfect truck toolbox.
But he had a problem. He couldn't find what he was looking for in the local auto supply centers. He wanted something like he had seen on a truck in Dallas, Texas.
But since it would be ten months before he had another scheduled trip to Dallas, he got smart.
He went online and found the perfect truck toolbox.
Achieve Your Goals With the Synergy of Video Conferencing
I was so excited that Heath sent me an assignment to write a blog post about video conferencing.
It is true I love video conferencing! As a matter of fact, as soon as I work through the writing assignments he sent to me today, I'm going to surf on over and peruse the website and let the synergy wash over me.
There are so many different possibilities for how Video Conferencing can be used to achieve one's short-term and long-range goals.
It is true I love video conferencing! As a matter of fact, as soon as I work through the writing assignments he sent to me today, I'm going to surf on over and peruse the website and let the synergy wash over me.
There are so many different possibilities for how Video Conferencing can be used to achieve one's short-term and long-range goals.
Littman Stethoscope
I was surprised to learn that not all stethoscopes are created equal. The prices range between under $40.00 to well over $500.00 for the most sophisticated electronic instruments.
The ECHO Plus Data Link is an example of a state-of-the-art stethoscope. It is made by the Doctor's Research Group. The sound quality from this instrument is amplified by as much as 400 times the actual volume and can even be be linked to a PC to record patients' hearts.
If I was studying to become a doctor, I believe I would want this instrument. However, it is smart to research all the different types of stethoscopes available on the market beginning with the famous littman stethoscope .
The ECHO Plus Data Link is an example of a state-of-the-art stethoscope. It is made by the Doctor's Research Group. The sound quality from this instrument is amplified by as much as 400 times the actual volume and can even be be linked to a PC to record patients' hearts.
If I was studying to become a doctor, I believe I would want this instrument. However, it is smart to research all the different types of stethoscopes available on the market beginning with the famous littman stethoscope .
Thursday, March 01, 2007
Resistant To Changing?
"Ameriquest Mortgage must call me at least twice a week."
"What do they want?"
"Oh they are trying to get me to refinance the house. I keep telling them I have no interest in changing mortgage companies. I like working directly with my bank."
"Jim and Molly refinanced their property last year and they are saving close to $1000.00 each month."
"I know I should probably investigate it, but you know how resistant your dad and I are to changing our ways."
"Do I ever! I still say if you all won't buy a new computer, then at least add some more computer memory to the hard drive so you can download the pictures of all the grandchildren."
"What do they want?"
"Oh they are trying to get me to refinance the house. I keep telling them I have no interest in changing mortgage companies. I like working directly with my bank."
"Jim and Molly refinanced their property last year and they are saving close to $1000.00 each month."
"I know I should probably investigate it, but you know how resistant your dad and I are to changing our ways."
"Do I ever! I still say if you all won't buy a new computer, then at least add some more computer memory to the hard drive so you can download the pictures of all the grandchildren."
Beat Mesothelioma With An Orlando Vacation
After battling mesothelioma cancer for the last year, JJ has decided to take a long awaited vacation.
For years he worked so hard to provide for his loved ones, build a solid portfolio and create a future of hope and promise.
His health had always been great, until just before the doctor made the deadly diagnosis.
"Mesothelioma cancer? What in the world is mesothelioma cancer?"
A year later JJ could write volumes on this disease, but instead he told his beloved wife Viv, "Honey, I don't have much time left. Let's go play. Let's spend the season on an Orlando vacation."
"What about the cancer?"
"Heaven can wait. I still have a whole lot more living to do. Let's see if a little fun in the sun can help us beat this mesothelioma mess."
For years he worked so hard to provide for his loved ones, build a solid portfolio and create a future of hope and promise.
His health had always been great, until just before the doctor made the deadly diagnosis.
"Mesothelioma cancer? What in the world is mesothelioma cancer?"
A year later JJ could write volumes on this disease, but instead he told his beloved wife Viv, "Honey, I don't have much time left. Let's go play. Let's spend the season on an Orlando vacation."
"What about the cancer?"
"Heaven can wait. I still have a whole lot more living to do. Let's see if a little fun in the sun can help us beat this mesothelioma mess."
All Things In Life Are A Divine Test
While whipping up a batch of family heirloom secret recipe cookies a mother and her daughter had the following conversation.
"Oh mom. What are we going to do? If TJ finds out the truth it will ruin everything. Absolutely everything! We just can't let that happen."
"Honey you have to focus on the bigger picture. You have to look past today. You have to look at what is best for everyone concerned even if that means that it might not benefit you. All of life is a test - a divine test allowed by God to measure the heart of his children. One day you will stand before the Lord and be asked to justify the decisions you made down here. You want those decisions to be decisions that bring glory and joy to the Eternal Father and Creator of Heaven and earth. "
"Why mother, you certainly have a way of putting things in perspective. I guess I should proceed with the paternity testing."
"Oh mom. What are we going to do? If TJ finds out the truth it will ruin everything. Absolutely everything! We just can't let that happen."
"Honey you have to focus on the bigger picture. You have to look past today. You have to look at what is best for everyone concerned even if that means that it might not benefit you. All of life is a test - a divine test allowed by God to measure the heart of his children. One day you will stand before the Lord and be asked to justify the decisions you made down here. You want those decisions to be decisions that bring glory and joy to the Eternal Father and Creator of Heaven and earth. "
"Why mother, you certainly have a way of putting things in perspective. I guess I should proceed with the paternity testing."
A Dream Getaway In The Mountains
Question: We are looking for some mountain property in North Carolina for a family retreat. Can you recommend a realtor that can help us find the perfect piece of land to build our dream getaway?
Answer: You are smart to invest in Carolina mountain real estate! Mill Valley Realty is my top recommendation for anyone in the market to buy or sell North Carolina mountain real estate.
Answer: You are smart to invest in Carolina mountain real estate! Mill Valley Realty is my top recommendation for anyone in the market to buy or sell North Carolina mountain real estate.
Monday, February 26, 2007
Promote Your Next Book
I go through more pens than anyone I know. It amazes me how fast I can use up the ink in every pen that I own. In fact I even have stopped using my executive pens because I don't want to pay for the expensive refills.
So usually I just buy the cheap pens. I pick up a few packages every month or so.
But lately I've been thinking I need to get some imprinted pens again. I use to give them out as a promotion tool when I owned my catering business. Everyone loved them and they were a really great way to keep the name of my business on people's minds.
Before my book is released I think I'll buy a few cases of pens with the name of the book imprinted on each pen.
So usually I just buy the cheap pens. I pick up a few packages every month or so.
But lately I've been thinking I need to get some imprinted pens again. I use to give them out as a promotion tool when I owned my catering business. Everyone loved them and they were a really great way to keep the name of my business on people's minds.
Before my book is released I think I'll buy a few cases of pens with the name of the book imprinted on each pen.
What Is Ionamin?
Question: What is Ionamin?
Answer: Ionamin is an appetite suppressant that is prescribed in the short-term treatment of obesity.
As is the case with any medication, the patient should be proactive in their health care. Take the necessary time and effort to research what is being prescribed and know the benefits and the drawbacks.
When you are confident that Ionamin is a positive solution for you, follow your doctor's recommended usage instructions.
Weight loss drugs are never intended to be popped like candy, nor are they the magic bullet for transforming a lifestyle. Physical exercise is critical.
Your physical exercise need not be boring routines. Get moving in a way that is fun for you! Dancing, gardening and strolling antique shops can all count towards your recommended daily physical activity.
Answer: Ionamin is an appetite suppressant that is prescribed in the short-term treatment of obesity.
As is the case with any medication, the patient should be proactive in their health care. Take the necessary time and effort to research what is being prescribed and know the benefits and the drawbacks.
When you are confident that Ionamin is a positive solution for you, follow your doctor's recommended usage instructions.
Weight loss drugs are never intended to be popped like candy, nor are they the magic bullet for transforming a lifestyle. Physical exercise is critical.
Your physical exercise need not be boring routines. Get moving in a way that is fun for you! Dancing, gardening and strolling antique shops can all count towards your recommended daily physical activity.
Sunday, February 25, 2007
Irish House Blessing
Imagine you have been invited to a House Warming Party.
What are you going to bring as a gift?
A perfect gift for someone who is getting settled into a new home is an Irish house blessing.
But where can you find one?
A nice selection of house blessings and other special Irish gifts, are but only a click of your mouse away.
What are you going to bring as a gift?
A perfect gift for someone who is getting settled into a new home is an Irish house blessing.
But where can you find one?
A nice selection of house blessings and other special Irish gifts, are but only a click of your mouse away.
Saturday, February 24, 2007
How To Find A Yacht Charter
"Let's charter a boat this summer and travel the world!"
"You're kidding, right?"
"No, I'm serious! We have talked about doing this for ages. Let just go ahead and do it! We are not getting any younger and we need to enjoy life now."
"Wow! What a dream of a lifetime! Where do we begin?"
"First of all we need to research how to find a Yacht Charter."
"You're kidding, right?"
"No, I'm serious! We have talked about doing this for ages. Let just go ahead and do it! We are not getting any younger and we need to enjoy life now."
"Wow! What a dream of a lifetime! Where do we begin?"
"First of all we need to research how to find a Yacht Charter."
Friday, February 23, 2007
Choosing A Diet
How do you go about choosing a diet? The diet industry is busting at its seams with every imaginable diet plan.
A Diet Comparison is a good way to study the advantages and disadvantages of different plans.
Whatever plan you decide on, make sure and go with a plan that has your good health foremost in mind and not just the bottomline.
A Diet Comparison is a good way to study the advantages and disadvantages of different plans.
Whatever plan you decide on, make sure and go with a plan that has your good health foremost in mind and not just the bottomline.
Are you prepared
Recent disasters around the globe have changed my paradigm about preparedness. We need to do everything we can to prepare ourselves in advance of a disaster. Do you have a family emergency plan? It is shocking how many people don’t have a family emergency plan. You should! Disaster Kits are a good starting point.
Looking for Real Estate in Raleigh
“We are looking for a traditional home with four bedrooms and at least 3500 square feet.
We want to get into a good school district. We are imagining a neighborhood school where
our kids can walk to school every day. Actually we want our children to have a childhood
reminiscent of the life we had when we were growing up.”
“Raleigh North Carolina Real Estate can give you the best of all worlds.”
We want to get into a good school district. We are imagining a neighborhood school where
our kids can walk to school every day. Actually we want our children to have a childhood
reminiscent of the life we had when we were growing up.”
“Raleigh North Carolina Real Estate can give you the best of all worlds.”
Thursday, February 22, 2007
A Warm and Sunny Climate
I love coming back to Agape Cove! The journey has been so wonderfully filled with the handprint of God's amazing grace.
I'm popping in to post a resource for anyone who is looking for a warm and sunny climate in which to retire.
Las Vegas Real Estate offers so much more than one might initially think. Sure Las Vegas has gambling and other vices, but this cosmopolitan city has so much more to offer than the colorful lost wages strip so many of us associate with Vegas. It really is worth checking out why Las Vegas is booming!
I'm popping in to post a resource for anyone who is looking for a warm and sunny climate in which to retire.
Las Vegas Real Estate offers so much more than one might initially think. Sure Las Vegas has gambling and other vices, but this cosmopolitan city has so much more to offer than the colorful lost wages strip so many of us associate with Vegas. It really is worth checking out why Las Vegas is booming!
Climate and People Are Warm In Las Vegas
As far as fabulous real estate values go, I have recently heard that Las Vegas is a great city to retire to.
Now I probably can imagine what you are thinking. Perhaps you are thinking that Las Vegas is
the Sin City.
But I don't know that is really a fair assessment of Las Vegas. I went to Las Vegas several times for conventions and found the climate and people to be quite warm.
For retirement think .... Las Vegas luxury Condos!
Now I probably can imagine what you are thinking. Perhaps you are thinking that Las Vegas is
the Sin City.
But I don't know that is really a fair assessment of Las Vegas. I went to Las Vegas several times for conventions and found the climate and people to be quite warm.
For retirement think .... Las Vegas luxury Condos!
First Communion for Children
Is there anything sweeter than a child’s first communion?
The first communion is a spiritual milestone in a child’s life.
For such an occasion, a gift is always appropriate. But perhaps
you are wondering what sort of a gift would be suitable?
For the most fitting of presents, check out the lovely selection
of first communion gifts available online at catholic company.
The first communion is a spiritual milestone in a child’s life.
For such an occasion, a gift is always appropriate. But perhaps
you are wondering what sort of a gift would be suitable?
For the most fitting of presents, check out the lovely selection
of first communion gifts available online at catholic company.
Marker for your home
Question: We have just moved into a new home. The house is set back a distance from the road and it is difficult to see the address. We want our friends and visitors to be able to find us. What can we do to mark our property more clearly?
Answer: Yard markers are a beautiful way to show your address. Seattleluxe offers a beautiful selection of yard markers for homeowners.
Answer: Yard markers are a beautiful way to show your address. Seattleluxe offers a beautiful selection of yard markers for homeowners.
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
“I’m curious about this big family surprise that you have been so secretive about this last week. What have you been cooking up?”
“You have to promise not to tell a soul!”
“I promise! Now spill the beans!”
“Remember how mom and dad are always talking about going to Disney World? For their anniversary, I have reserved Orlando Pool Homes for an entire month. BJ is treating the whole family to the vacation of a lifetime!!”
“Wow! That is some generous husband of yours!”
“You have to promise not to tell a soul!”
“I promise! Now spill the beans!”
“Remember how mom and dad are always talking about going to Disney World? For their anniversary, I have reserved Orlando Pool Homes for an entire month. BJ is treating the whole family to the vacation of a lifetime!!”
“Wow! That is some generous husband of yours!”
Friday, February 02, 2007
Furniture For New Home
Question: We want to buy our granddaughter some furniture for her new home. However, she lives several thousand miles away. How can we do this?
Answer: The Internet has changed so much about the way we can buy gifts today. You can shop 24/7 on furniture store websites. Your granddaughter can look at the same furniture at the same time as you are viewing it, even though you have several thousand miles between you. One example of a furniture website that comes to mind is Powell furniture.
Answer: The Internet has changed so much about the way we can buy gifts today. You can shop 24/7 on furniture store websites. Your granddaughter can look at the same furniture at the same time as you are viewing it, even though you have several thousand miles between you. One example of a furniture website that comes to mind is Powell furniture.
Introduce Your Website With This Strategy
Question:
What is a low-cost solution for introducing my business website to people?
Answer:
Why not push the envelope a bit with this idea. I would invest in a large supply of decorative return address labels. Instead of including the standard information that is expected on the label, I would put your website address and the most important thing you want to share with people about your website. Think elevator speech reduced to just a few key words.
What is a low-cost solution for introducing my business website to people?
Answer:
Why not push the envelope a bit with this idea. I would invest in a large supply of decorative return address labels. Instead of including the standard information that is expected on the label, I would put your website address and the most important thing you want to share with people about your website. Think elevator speech reduced to just a few key words.
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Usher in SpringTime Tallahassee
Question:
We are planning to paint our Tallahassee living room, dining room and kitchen this spring and would like to co-ordinate the colors to blend harmoniously since all three rooms visually flow together. Do you know of a way we can see how different wall paint, ceiling paint and trim colors will look together?
Answer:
There is nothing like freshly painted walls to usher in springtime. Actually you will find one of the most helpful resources for co-ordinating different colors and shades on the Internet. Picking Paint colors that you will love is only a click of your mouse away.
We are planning to paint our Tallahassee living room, dining room and kitchen this spring and would like to co-ordinate the colors to blend harmoniously since all three rooms visually flow together. Do you know of a way we can see how different wall paint, ceiling paint and trim colors will look together?
Answer:
There is nothing like freshly painted walls to usher in springtime. Actually you will find one of the most helpful resources for co-ordinating different colors and shades on the Internet. Picking Paint colors that you will love is only a click of your mouse away.
Sunday, January 28, 2007
A Beautiful Movie - The Serenity Prayer
Imagine the Serenity Prayer set to gorgeous images and beautiful sounds.
I'm not a big fan of any sort of forwarded e-mail. In fact I refuse to forward e-mail.
But this is beautiful. After watching it I thought this is so "Agape Cove." I should put a link to this on my blog. I hope it blesses your day as much as it did mine. Enjoy!!
View beautiful movie at http://www.InspiringThots.net/movie/serenity-prayer.php
I'm not a big fan of any sort of forwarded e-mail. In fact I refuse to forward e-mail.
But this is beautiful. After watching it I thought this is so "Agape Cove." I should put a link to this on my blog. I hope it blesses your day as much as it did mine. Enjoy!!
View beautiful movie at http://www.InspiringThots.net/movie/serenity-prayer.php
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Network and Build Good Relationships
"It is jungle out there!"
"Why do you say that?"
"Because doing business in today's competitive world is like a formidable, treacherous tangle of underbrush."
"Sounds like you need some secret strategies for success."
" Fire away! I'm listening."
"First of all your number one weapon is to network and build good relationships."
"How do I do that?"
"Do it everywhere you go. Never leave home without a daily supply of professional business cards."
"Why do you say that?"
"Because doing business in today's competitive world is like a formidable, treacherous tangle of underbrush."
"Sounds like you need some secret strategies for success."
" Fire away! I'm listening."
"First of all your number one weapon is to network and build good relationships."
"How do I do that?"
"Do it everywhere you go. Never leave home without a daily supply of professional business cards."
Favorite HDMI Cable Resource
"We are looking for a cable supplier. Can you suggest a company that provides premium quality cable?"
"We only buy our cable from Cables4Sure.com"
"Why? What do you like about them?"
"First of all they carry all of the cable products that we need. Their products are extremely high quality and deliver the clearest possible signal. As a result we see very stunning images. Plus they make shopping a breeze! They offer same day shipping."
"Well maybe we'll give your favorite cable resource a shot. I need to order HDMI cable today.
"We only buy our cable from Cables4Sure.com"
"Why? What do you like about them?"
"First of all they carry all of the cable products that we need. Their products are extremely high quality and deliver the clearest possible signal. As a result we see very stunning images. Plus they make shopping a breeze! They offer same day shipping."
"Well maybe we'll give your favorite cable resource a shot. I need to order HDMI cable today.
Friday, January 19, 2007
Looking Like A Million Dollars
"Wow! You like a million dollars! What is your secret?"
"I have a new hairdresser."
"Come now! Your hair looks great. But I'm talking about your body. I didn't even recognize you! If you hadn't stopped me, I would never have known that this thin gorgeous babe passing me in the produce aisle of the grocery store was you!"
"Life is full of surprises!"
"Well, whatever you are doing keep it up! I never realized that you were hiding such a beauty!"
"Oh stop!"
"So how did you manage to drop the weight? Tell me the truth have you been popping those popular Hoodia Diet Pills?"
"I have a new hairdresser."
"Come now! Your hair looks great. But I'm talking about your body. I didn't even recognize you! If you hadn't stopped me, I would never have known that this thin gorgeous babe passing me in the produce aisle of the grocery store was you!"
"Life is full of surprises!"
"Well, whatever you are doing keep it up! I never realized that you were hiding such a beauty!"
"Oh stop!"
"So how did you manage to drop the weight? Tell me the truth have you been popping those popular Hoodia Diet Pills?"
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Yacht Charters
I don't know if I ever shared this on this blog before, but at this moment another example of how life is filled with so many interesting twists of serendipity dawns on me.
The name Agape Cove actually was birthed in my heart two years ago. Agape Cove is the name of a partially completed manuscript that I wrote exactly two years ago when I made the decision to write full time.
About two weeks ago I revisited my manuscript and really loved it! Sure it needs lots of rewriting, as all good writing does, but the idea struck me as one that might really work. Of course I'm probably rather biased, but I can actually picture Agape Cove as a great motion picture some day.
Anyway the point is that Agape Cove is an imaginary cove in the Florida Keys, in some rather small ways it resembled Queen's Cove on North Hutchinson Island where I lived during the 1980's when I was a young bride.
With the setting being on the waterfront, Yacht Charters played a unique role in the story and in the life of the residents and in the mysteries of Agape Cove.
The name Agape Cove actually was birthed in my heart two years ago. Agape Cove is the name of a partially completed manuscript that I wrote exactly two years ago when I made the decision to write full time.
About two weeks ago I revisited my manuscript and really loved it! Sure it needs lots of rewriting, as all good writing does, but the idea struck me as one that might really work. Of course I'm probably rather biased, but I can actually picture Agape Cove as a great motion picture some day.
Anyway the point is that Agape Cove is an imaginary cove in the Florida Keys, in some rather small ways it resembled Queen's Cove on North Hutchinson Island where I lived during the 1980's when I was a young bride.
With the setting being on the waterfront, Yacht Charters played a unique role in the story and in the life of the residents and in the mysteries of Agape Cove.
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Time For New Business Cards
Well, it is time for some new business cards! I wish I had kept a scrapbook with a copy of each of the different business cards I have used through the years.
But, I never thought to do that. I suppose I was so wrapped up in the day-to-day grind of getting it all done that little thought was ever given to scrapbooking the experience.
Fortunately the mind can be a great archive of details. Mine has been amazing me in recent years with its quick recall of all sorts of past story files.
Back to the point, I need business card printing to reflect my current career as a writer.
But, I never thought to do that. I suppose I was so wrapped up in the day-to-day grind of getting it all done that little thought was ever given to scrapbooking the experience.
Fortunately the mind can be a great archive of details. Mine has been amazing me in recent years with its quick recall of all sorts of past story files.
Back to the point, I need business card printing to reflect my current career as a writer.
Sunday, January 14, 2007
Vacation Planning
Imagine a family sitting around a crackling fire playing board games and charades on a cold and blustery winter weekend.
The topic of their next vacation is brought up and they begin brainstorming different vacation scenarios.
"Let's go to out west to a dude ranch and ride horses and go to rodeos" the oldest son says.
"Let's take a cruise to some tropical islands" the teen-aged daughter chimes in.
"I've got it!" the mom says with excitement " We can experience it all. Let's check in to Disney Vacation Rentals."
The topic of their next vacation is brought up and they begin brainstorming different vacation scenarios.
"Let's go to out west to a dude ranch and ride horses and go to rodeos" the oldest son says.
"Let's take a cruise to some tropical islands" the teen-aged daughter chimes in.
"I've got it!" the mom says with excitement " We can experience it all. Let's check in to Disney Vacation Rentals."
Saturday, January 13, 2007
Catching Up
So much has happened in my life since I started the Agape Cove Living Blog in November of 2005.
To date I have created over fifty different blogs. What started as a passionate obsession in late 2005, has grown into so much more.
I hope to share some of that with you, dear readers in perhaps future posts. And of course, bits and pieces of the last 14 months can be read on my collage of blogs. They perhaps don't tell the whole story, but they do reflect on part of my journey towards finding creative authenticity.
These days you will find a growing collection of posts with links to various sites.
These postings are paid assignments for different products and services. I enjoy the opportunity to create unique posts for the assignment. However just because I post for these products, doesn't imply that I am endorsing them. My job is to write a posting. As always I recommend that people perform their due diligence. Do the research and don't be sold a bill of goods by snazzy copy.
Such is the case with Weight Loss. This is one resource on the market that is available for people struggling with weighty diet issues. It is worth investigating for yourself to see if these products could provide a healthy and viable solution for you or a loved one.
To date I have created over fifty different blogs. What started as a passionate obsession in late 2005, has grown into so much more.
I hope to share some of that with you, dear readers in perhaps future posts. And of course, bits and pieces of the last 14 months can be read on my collage of blogs. They perhaps don't tell the whole story, but they do reflect on part of my journey towards finding creative authenticity.
These days you will find a growing collection of posts with links to various sites.
These postings are paid assignments for different products and services. I enjoy the opportunity to create unique posts for the assignment. However just because I post for these products, doesn't imply that I am endorsing them. My job is to write a posting. As always I recommend that people perform their due diligence. Do the research and don't be sold a bill of goods by snazzy copy.
Such is the case with Weight Loss. This is one resource on the market that is available for people struggling with weighty diet issues. It is worth investigating for yourself to see if these products could provide a healthy and viable solution for you or a loved one.
Thursday, January 04, 2007
Share First Aid Kits With The Less Fortunate
"What is stored in that trunk?"
"It is a good suprise! There are First Aid Kits in there."
"Super! We can use them! How many kits do you think there are?"
"At least two dozen."
"We won't need all of them. Let's give them out to the folks at church who can't afford very much. I always worry about some of those singles who live alone and struggle so to make ends meet."
"You are such a kind man! Your compassion and generosity brings tears to my eyes."
"It's good to be open to the Lord's whispers. That is just how my folks reared me in the good ole' days."
"It is a good suprise! There are First Aid Kits in there."
"Super! We can use them! How many kits do you think there are?"
"At least two dozen."
"We won't need all of them. Let's give them out to the folks at church who can't afford very much. I always worry about some of those singles who live alone and struggle so to make ends meet."
"You are such a kind man! Your compassion and generosity brings tears to my eyes."
"It's good to be open to the Lord's whispers. That is just how my folks reared me in the good ole' days."
A Piece of Paradise In The North Georgia Mountains
"What I'm looking for is a piece of paradise. Perhaps a rustic, yet elegant log cabin up in the mountains of North Georgia. Somewhere away from the maddening crowd.
Perhaps on a lake or even with a meandering brook crossing the property. I'd like it to be a place where deer come up close and play on the property."
"You need to call Kay. Kay can help you find just the perfect piece of ellijay real estate."
Perhaps on a lake or even with a meandering brook crossing the property. I'd like it to be a place where deer come up close and play on the property."
"You need to call Kay. Kay can help you find just the perfect piece of ellijay real estate."
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
Mapping Out An Outer Banks Vacation
Vacationing along the shore is always a favorite way to spend a holiday. When I began mapping out my adventure, I knew that I wanted carefree days where I could sleep in, visit lighthouses, stroll along the beach, catch up on my reading, and dine on fabulous regional cuisine. Having been to so many different coastal communities through the years, there was one in particular that I hadn't had the opportunity to visit in many years.
"I wonder how the Outer Banks has changed over time." I mused.
"The Outer Banks is as fabulous as ever." My friend said.
"Where did you stay?" I asked my friend as I began estimating how much my trip might cost.
"We stay at a place where we have a gorgeous view. Would you like me to get you the contact information for Outer Banks Vacation Rentals?"
"I wonder how the Outer Banks has changed over time." I mused.
"The Outer Banks is as fabulous as ever." My friend said.
"Where did you stay?" I asked my friend as I began estimating how much my trip might cost.
"We stay at a place where we have a gorgeous view. Would you like me to get you the contact information for Outer Banks Vacation Rentals?"
Friday, December 29, 2006
Paint A New Future
Do you ever feel like painting a new future for yourself? The desire to reinvent oneself in ways that are more aligned with one's authenticity is a divine desire.
Listen to the song in your soul. When you hear the soft melody playing, embrace it. Turn up the channel and listen to what the inner voice is saying to you and seek to understand what it all means, within the context of who you are and the gifts you have been given.
Perhaps you are being called to a new career. To a career that is more aligned to the greatest passions of your heart.
For some perhaps the call is to open a Painting Franchise.
Listen to the song in your soul. When you hear the soft melody playing, embrace it. Turn up the channel and listen to what the inner voice is saying to you and seek to understand what it all means, within the context of who you are and the gifts you have been given.
Perhaps you are being called to a new career. To a career that is more aligned to the greatest passions of your heart.
For some perhaps the call is to open a Painting Franchise.
Thursday, December 14, 2006
You Cannot Advance by Looking Back
You Cannot Advance by Looking Back
By Ann Stewart
Jesus said that no man, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the Kingdom of God! Jesus was talking about once you have given your life to Him, you should not allow the former things of the world seduce you back from following Him. (Luke 9: 62)
This is a great verbal picture of the plowman. It depicts how, once the plow has been set in motion, the only way to keep the furrows ramrod straight the plowman has to focus his gaze at his destination! The furrow will follow the line of the farmer’s gaze! You can well imagine what would happen if he turned completely around on that plow!
Another account about looking back is the story of Lot’s wife. The Lord had issued an order to Lot not to look back if he and his family wanted to be saved. His wife did, and she turned into a pillar of salt! Wow, that was rather drastic, wasn’t it? But when God issues a command, be assured that He already knows the end result. Most importantly, He knows the heart. It can be assumed that in this case Lot’s wife had a longing to return to the evil God had saved her from. (Gen. 19: 17; 20: 26)
Where is your focus? Are you a new creation in Christ but have trouble walking the narrow path He has laid out for you? Psychoanalysts teach that all your troubles stem from your upbringing, and that parents and circumstances are to blame for your present troubles. It is true that you form opinions, attitudes and feelings according to your past. However, it is also a fact that identical twins with the identical past history can have totally different perspectives on their future. That indicates that you do have a choice in how you react to your past and focus on the future.
The bottom line is that God has your future in His hand and He has given you a hope and a purpose. He is your Creator. He did not make puppets. He has given you choices. You alone can choose whether to follow Him, accept His unconditional Love for you, and ask Him to make you a brand new creature. He is there for you. That is what Jesus did for you on the cross. No matter how horrendous your past or how vile your sins, He loves you with an everlasting Love!
You may be thinking that is all well and good for others, but nobody knows what you’ve been going through. You’re absolutely right! BUT GOD! He is always there with the Answer for Every situation. His Blood, shed on the cross for you, covers every sin, hurt, sickness and turmoil.
He is the only One you can truly Trust!
It is He who has called you to be righteous through His Blood. He will hold you by the hand and keep you safe. He teaches that what happened in the past is gone forever. He is declaring new things over your life, and will even tell you what is to come! He will turn your eyes in a new direction, bring light into your darkness, and make everything that is crooked in your life straight! (Isa. 42: 6,9,16)
Just as the plowman turns the soil to prepare it to receive and sprout new seed, so will the Lord turn over the fallow ground of your heart and sow His seed of Love into you! All you need to do is choose not to concentrate on your past, but keep your gaze steadfastly on Him!
Remember, you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you! The peace of God, which is beyond all human understanding, shall keep your heart and mind through Christ Jesus. (Phil. 4: 13,7)
Ann is the author of “With Wings as Eagles,” an inspirational and encouraging testimonial of how we can overcome terrible circumstances in our lives.
She is dedicated to help and encourage others to stand strong spiritually, emotionally and physically. Get her f*ree ezine, worth $79,here: http://www.lifealteringwords.com
To learn more about the author and her book go to:
http://www.lifealteringwords.com/with-wings-as-eagles
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Ann_Stewart
By Ann Stewart
Jesus said that no man, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the Kingdom of God! Jesus was talking about once you have given your life to Him, you should not allow the former things of the world seduce you back from following Him. (Luke 9: 62)
This is a great verbal picture of the plowman. It depicts how, once the plow has been set in motion, the only way to keep the furrows ramrod straight the plowman has to focus his gaze at his destination! The furrow will follow the line of the farmer’s gaze! You can well imagine what would happen if he turned completely around on that plow!
Another account about looking back is the story of Lot’s wife. The Lord had issued an order to Lot not to look back if he and his family wanted to be saved. His wife did, and she turned into a pillar of salt! Wow, that was rather drastic, wasn’t it? But when God issues a command, be assured that He already knows the end result. Most importantly, He knows the heart. It can be assumed that in this case Lot’s wife had a longing to return to the evil God had saved her from. (Gen. 19: 17; 20: 26)
Where is your focus? Are you a new creation in Christ but have trouble walking the narrow path He has laid out for you? Psychoanalysts teach that all your troubles stem from your upbringing, and that parents and circumstances are to blame for your present troubles. It is true that you form opinions, attitudes and feelings according to your past. However, it is also a fact that identical twins with the identical past history can have totally different perspectives on their future. That indicates that you do have a choice in how you react to your past and focus on the future.
The bottom line is that God has your future in His hand and He has given you a hope and a purpose. He is your Creator. He did not make puppets. He has given you choices. You alone can choose whether to follow Him, accept His unconditional Love for you, and ask Him to make you a brand new creature. He is there for you. That is what Jesus did for you on the cross. No matter how horrendous your past or how vile your sins, He loves you with an everlasting Love!
You may be thinking that is all well and good for others, but nobody knows what you’ve been going through. You’re absolutely right! BUT GOD! He is always there with the Answer for Every situation. His Blood, shed on the cross for you, covers every sin, hurt, sickness and turmoil.
He is the only One you can truly Trust!
It is He who has called you to be righteous through His Blood. He will hold you by the hand and keep you safe. He teaches that what happened in the past is gone forever. He is declaring new things over your life, and will even tell you what is to come! He will turn your eyes in a new direction, bring light into your darkness, and make everything that is crooked in your life straight! (Isa. 42: 6,9,16)
Just as the plowman turns the soil to prepare it to receive and sprout new seed, so will the Lord turn over the fallow ground of your heart and sow His seed of Love into you! All you need to do is choose not to concentrate on your past, but keep your gaze steadfastly on Him!
Remember, you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you! The peace of God, which is beyond all human understanding, shall keep your heart and mind through Christ Jesus. (Phil. 4: 13,7)
Ann is the author of “With Wings as Eagles,” an inspirational and encouraging testimonial of how we can overcome terrible circumstances in our lives.
She is dedicated to help and encourage others to stand strong spiritually, emotionally and physically. Get her f*ree ezine, worth $79,here: http://www.lifealteringwords.com
To learn more about the author and her book go to:
http://www.lifealteringwords.com/with-wings-as-eagles
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Ann_Stewart
Sunday, December 10, 2006
What Is Up With That Old Curmudgeon?
"He sure had a big smile on his face. What do you suppose is up with that old curmudgeon of a man?"
"I think he has a girl friend!"
"You don't say! Wow! That is wonderful! No wonder he has been nicer around here lately."
"Promise not to tell anyone, ok?"
"Sure."
"He said he was leaving early because he needed to go get his Viagra!"
"I think he has a girl friend!"
"You don't say! Wow! That is wonderful! No wonder he has been nicer around here lately."
"Promise not to tell anyone, ok?"
"Sure."
"He said he was leaving early because he needed to go get his Viagra!"
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
I'm Looking Into A Fleck Water Softener For My Home
I'll never forget the telephone conversation I shared with a water sales rep after buying my last house.
He was a nice young man who was interested in helping me have better water at my home.
"I didn't know I had a problem with my water. It didn't show up in the inspection." I told him.
Having been smack dab in the middle of bible study when he called, I proceeded to talk with him at length about living water. "Living water is the only water I need." I told him.
Of course, in addition to living water, I really do want great water so that is why I'm looking into
getting a Fleck water softener for my home.
He was a nice young man who was interested in helping me have better water at my home.
"I didn't know I had a problem with my water. It didn't show up in the inspection." I told him.
Having been smack dab in the middle of bible study when he called, I proceeded to talk with him at length about living water. "Living water is the only water I need." I told him.
Of course, in addition to living water, I really do want great water so that is why I'm looking into
getting a Fleck water softener for my home.
Thursday, November 30, 2006
Finding Raleigh Real Estate
"Tell me about the house you are making an offer on?"
"It has a Southern country flair with a great wrap-around porch with swings and rocking chairs that are painted in the same deep green as the shutters."
"Do the rocking chairs come with the house, too?"
"Absolutely, we are including it on the buyer's / seller's contract."
"I am so happy that you were successful finding Raleigh Real Estate!"
"It has a Southern country flair with a great wrap-around porch with swings and rocking chairs that are painted in the same deep green as the shutters."
"Do the rocking chairs come with the house, too?"
"Absolutely, we are including it on the buyer's / seller's contract."
"I am so happy that you were successful finding Raleigh Real Estate!"
Vacation Eating: Orlando
One of my favorite aspects of going on vacation, is the adventure of dining at different restaurants.
Whenever I travel, I always ask the locals, one very important question: What are the best restaurants around here?
With my time in a new place so limited, I want to be sure to experience the cream of the crop.
Orlando Vacations are one of the world's favorite vacation destinations for people from all walks of life. But like anywhere, Orlando has its share of the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to eating establishments. By all means, ask around and find the better restaurants, to dine at to enhance your stay.
Whenever I travel, I always ask the locals, one very important question: What are the best restaurants around here?
With my time in a new place so limited, I want to be sure to experience the cream of the crop.
Orlando Vacations are one of the world's favorite vacation destinations for people from all walks of life. But like anywhere, Orlando has its share of the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to eating establishments. By all means, ask around and find the better restaurants, to dine at to enhance your stay.
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Weight Loss Formulas
Dieting really isn't all that bad. I started on a diet at the very end of October of this year and so far I've lost a little bit over 20 pounds.
Through the years, I've tried just about everything to lose weight.
From diet pills to weight loss centers.
In the end, perhaps it just boils down to having a little help with some proven weight loss formulas and really getting attentive as to why you are overweight in the first place.
Through the years, I've tried just about everything to lose weight.
From diet pills to weight loss centers.
In the end, perhaps it just boils down to having a little help with some proven weight loss formulas and really getting attentive as to why you are overweight in the first place.
Monday, November 27, 2006
Outer Banks Is A Favorite Vacation Destination
North Carolina's Outer Banks is a series of barrier islands in the Atlantic Ocean. These islands stretch from the Virginia state line southward to Cape Lookout.
The islands are linked together by bridges and ferries.
The Outer Banks area is a great vacation destination for people with many different interests. Whether you come for adventure sports or simply to stroll the sandy beaches... the Outer Banks will most certainly become one of your favorite vacation destinations, too.
The islands are linked together by bridges and ferries.
The Outer Banks area is a great vacation destination for people with many different interests. Whether you come for adventure sports or simply to stroll the sandy beaches... the Outer Banks will most certainly become one of your favorite vacation destinations, too.
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Raleigh North Carolina Real Estate
"Will you go to Raleigh with me next weekend and look at houses?" Jim asked the girl of his dreams.
"Absolutely. I would be honored!"
Jim was esctatic. He knew he was on schedule with his surprise.
Jim had big plans for the upcoming weekend. Not only was he planning on buying a house, but he was planning on proposing to the lady with whom he wanted to spend the rest of his life. He was pretty certain she would say yes.
Now it was time to locate the perfect piece of Raleigh North Carolina Real Estate .
"Absolutely. I would be honored!"
Jim was esctatic. He knew he was on schedule with his surprise.
Jim had big plans for the upcoming weekend. Not only was he planning on buying a house, but he was planning on proposing to the lady with whom he wanted to spend the rest of his life. He was pretty certain she would say yes.
Now it was time to locate the perfect piece of Raleigh North Carolina Real Estate .
Dreaming of An Orlando Vacation
Sitting poolside with our feet dangling in the tepid water, after a day at Epcot, the tall good looking cowboy posed a question.
"Kathi, what would you think about buying an Orlando Vacation home?"
"How cool would that be!" I exclaimed "I would love that!"
"Great! I thought you would love the idea. Tomorrow after church we have an appointment at 2 pm to look at some properties."
"This vacation is turning into a dream come true!" I said as I planted a big kiss on the tall good looking cowboy and began dreaming of a lifetime of Orlando vacations in our very own vacation home.
"Kathi, what would you think about buying an Orlando Vacation home?"
"How cool would that be!" I exclaimed "I would love that!"
"Great! I thought you would love the idea. Tomorrow after church we have an appointment at 2 pm to look at some properties."
"This vacation is turning into a dream come true!" I said as I planted a big kiss on the tall good looking cowboy and began dreaming of a lifetime of Orlando vacations in our very own vacation home.
Monday, September 25, 2006
We Come As We Are!
"We come as we are."
We come as we are ... are such simple words, yet they form quite a profound concept for anyone struggling with feelings of insecurity and/ or judgmentalism.
It is in these words I am discovering a profound kernel of truth and encouragement for this journey.
If we can accept that all of us come as we are, we will not be so hard on ourselves. Perhaps we will not be so hard on others, as well.
Let us simply praise that we are willing to come as we are, in all our brokenness,
and to surrender ourselves to God to be molded and refined step by step to be more like him. What an exciting journey it can be if we can release our grasp on our feelings of insecurity and attitudes of judgmentalism and simply marvel at the wonderful work God is doing in each other's lives. Every life is a work in progress by our creator... how blessed we are when we get to watch or get even a small glimpse into how THE LORD crafts a unique one-of a-kind masterpiece.
Don't be afraid to come as you are...and don't be afraid to let God do his thing in your life!
We come as we are ... are such simple words, yet they form quite a profound concept for anyone struggling with feelings of insecurity and/ or judgmentalism.
It is in these words I am discovering a profound kernel of truth and encouragement for this journey.
If we can accept that all of us come as we are, we will not be so hard on ourselves. Perhaps we will not be so hard on others, as well.
Let us simply praise that we are willing to come as we are, in all our brokenness,
and to surrender ourselves to God to be molded and refined step by step to be more like him. What an exciting journey it can be if we can release our grasp on our feelings of insecurity and attitudes of judgmentalism and simply marvel at the wonderful work God is doing in each other's lives. Every life is a work in progress by our creator... how blessed we are when we get to watch or get even a small glimpse into how THE LORD crafts a unique one-of a-kind masterpiece.
Don't be afraid to come as you are...and don't be afraid to let God do his thing in your life!
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Kudos!!
Kudos To Creators!
Tonight I surfed in to revisit some of my blogs. A teardrop falls on my cheek. I am in deep awe and appreciation to the creators and sustainers that have gifted the world with Blogspot. In a world where most things come with a sizeable price tag, Blogger/ Blogspot takes nothing and only gives! In the ten months since I jumped into the world of blogging and started over 40 blogs, Blogger has never charged me a dime! It is amazing! It is so amazing that there is something so powerful, so user friendly that is so free! I love Blogspot!
Writing, for me is like breathing. Word by word, sentence by sentence, paragraph by paragraph, volume by volume. Today my collection of private hand-written journals are too numerous to count. The journals fill a large antique chest and chronicle the journey of the last ten years. From the divine and truly extraordinary inspirations that for some mysterious reason found fertile ground in the brokeness of my soul to the mediocre human ramblings that paint vivid pictures of my journey through the Valley of Baca.
Yes, I am still somewhat uncomfortable sharing and baring the true depth of my soul beyond the safety of my private journals. But because of this experience with Blogspot, I have been able to begin to share just a little bit. I believe that inside of me there are so many books and so many stories to tell. Will I live long enough to share the beautiful and profound stories of the ONE who transformed my devastating pain to joy beyond my wildest imagination? The One who taught me that
true joy is not based on the waves of one's circumstances or the balance of one's bank account but rather is based on a vital moment by moment, hour by hour, day by day, situation by situation relationship with HIM, The CREATOR!
Kudos to THE LORD Almighty!!
And Kudos to the wonderful people at Blogspot who gave me a place to share a little bit of myself. A place that is kind of hidden away, but unlike my other writings that are stowed away and unavailable for viewing, these can actually be found if someone is mysteriously led to them.
With billions of bits of information in cyberspace, I trust that anyone happening upon these words are sent by a power greater than us. Perhaps HE led me to string together a sentence that might just make a difference to another person's life... perhaps that person is YOU! MAY GOD BLESS YOU IN RICH ABUNDANCE and may you find that your best life is discovered in a unique ministry with HIM... for it is in that ministry you will discover not only the purpose for why He created you but the greatest joy of your life!!
Agape!! Kathi Dameron
Tonight I surfed in to revisit some of my blogs. A teardrop falls on my cheek. I am in deep awe and appreciation to the creators and sustainers that have gifted the world with Blogspot. In a world where most things come with a sizeable price tag, Blogger/ Blogspot takes nothing and only gives! In the ten months since I jumped into the world of blogging and started over 40 blogs, Blogger has never charged me a dime! It is amazing! It is so amazing that there is something so powerful, so user friendly that is so free! I love Blogspot!
Writing, for me is like breathing. Word by word, sentence by sentence, paragraph by paragraph, volume by volume. Today my collection of private hand-written journals are too numerous to count. The journals fill a large antique chest and chronicle the journey of the last ten years. From the divine and truly extraordinary inspirations that for some mysterious reason found fertile ground in the brokeness of my soul to the mediocre human ramblings that paint vivid pictures of my journey through the Valley of Baca.
Yes, I am still somewhat uncomfortable sharing and baring the true depth of my soul beyond the safety of my private journals. But because of this experience with Blogspot, I have been able to begin to share just a little bit. I believe that inside of me there are so many books and so many stories to tell. Will I live long enough to share the beautiful and profound stories of the ONE who transformed my devastating pain to joy beyond my wildest imagination? The One who taught me that
true joy is not based on the waves of one's circumstances or the balance of one's bank account but rather is based on a vital moment by moment, hour by hour, day by day, situation by situation relationship with HIM, The CREATOR!
Kudos to THE LORD Almighty!!
And Kudos to the wonderful people at Blogspot who gave me a place to share a little bit of myself. A place that is kind of hidden away, but unlike my other writings that are stowed away and unavailable for viewing, these can actually be found if someone is mysteriously led to them.
With billions of bits of information in cyberspace, I trust that anyone happening upon these words are sent by a power greater than us. Perhaps HE led me to string together a sentence that might just make a difference to another person's life... perhaps that person is YOU! MAY GOD BLESS YOU IN RICH ABUNDANCE and may you find that your best life is discovered in a unique ministry with HIM... for it is in that ministry you will discover not only the purpose for why He created you but the greatest joy of your life!!
Agape!! Kathi Dameron
Friday, June 23, 2006
To Blossom
"And the day came when the risk it took to remain tight inside the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." ~ Anais Nin
Thursday, April 20, 2006
God Does Great Things!
God Does Great Things! God has the ability to restore us, our lives, and everything that seeks to bring glory to him beyond our wildest imagination! The following verses are from Psalm 126 ~ A Psalm of Celebration!! My heart leapt for joy as I read these words this morning during my devotion time. May they do the same for you!
May your tears turn to songs of joy!! Agape!!
"When the Lord brought back the captives to Zion,
we were like men who dreamed.
Our mouths were filled with laughter,
our tongues with songs of joy.
Then it was said among the nations,
"The Lord has done great things for them."
The Lord has done great things for us,
and we are filled with joy.
Restore our fortunes, O Lord,
like streams in the Negev.
Those who sow in tears
will reap with songs of joy.
He who goes out weeping,
carrying seed to sow,
will return with songs of joy,
carrying sheaves with him."
~ Psalm 126 ~ Bible, New International Version Life Application Study Bible
May your tears turn to songs of joy!! Agape!!
"When the Lord brought back the captives to Zion,
we were like men who dreamed.
Our mouths were filled with laughter,
our tongues with songs of joy.
Then it was said among the nations,
"The Lord has done great things for them."
The Lord has done great things for us,
and we are filled with joy.
Restore our fortunes, O Lord,
like streams in the Negev.
Those who sow in tears
will reap with songs of joy.
He who goes out weeping,
carrying seed to sow,
will return with songs of joy,
carrying sheaves with him."
~ Psalm 126 ~ Bible, New International Version Life Application Study Bible
Sunday, April 09, 2006
Basking In His Presence
"If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast!" ~ Psalm 139: 9-10
There is such a place where mere mortals can bask in the presence of the divine.
Basking in HIS presence is a gift to all, regardless of the circumstances that bind you.
What are your circumstances?
Are you looking for a safe harbor?
Are you looking for a sanctuary of true, authentic love?
Are you tired of all the cheap imitations and starving to death for the real thing?
Are you hoping for the promise and delivery of unconditional love that accepts you just as you are today and will lead you into tomorrow with a new hope ~ a better hope?
For anyone who has ever dreamed of something better and more extraordinary and secretly hoped to rise on the wings of the dawn, and settle on the far side of the sea! And for anyone else who doesn't quite know what exactly that means ... there is a safe harbor and a launching pad with your name on it! It is available quite simply by asking with sincerity within the quiet of your own soul.
Deuteronomy 4:29 promises, " But if from there you seek the Lord your God, you will find Him if you look for Him with all your heart and all your soul."
We live in a world where we often seize impulsive short term fixes rather than seeking out eternal solutions to the difficulties of life here and now. And then we wonder why there is a nagging emptiness deep inside our souls. We discover that what we thought could satisfy our inner hunger - has failed to do what we hoped it would.
Yet there is a hope that is real and will not fail you in delivering on the promises and solutions of something supremely better. This hope is constant and consistent despite a broken and ever changing world. It is consistent regardless of the fluctuating circumstances of your life. It is "AGAPE" ... the perfect and unconditional love of Our Creator. Agape is a love that no matter how many mistakes you've carved into your life... it is a pure and authentic love that is available to you right now, TODAY by simply surrendering to it and allowing it to transform you into the person you were created to be.
How do you do this?
You can do this right now by asking God to make HIS Presence alive within you!
You can begin by simply saying:
Dear God,
I want to know you! I want to feel your presence! Please help me to open my heart to YOUR LOVE! I love you Lord!! Amen.
Dear Reader: If you would like for me to pray with or for you, please drop me an e-mail. It would be an honor and a privilege to pray in unity with you. Agape! Kathi
copyright (c) Kathi Dameron March 9, 2006
There is such a place where mere mortals can bask in the presence of the divine.
Basking in HIS presence is a gift to all, regardless of the circumstances that bind you.
What are your circumstances?
Are you looking for a safe harbor?
Are you looking for a sanctuary of true, authentic love?
Are you tired of all the cheap imitations and starving to death for the real thing?
Are you hoping for the promise and delivery of unconditional love that accepts you just as you are today and will lead you into tomorrow with a new hope ~ a better hope?
For anyone who has ever dreamed of something better and more extraordinary and secretly hoped to rise on the wings of the dawn, and settle on the far side of the sea! And for anyone else who doesn't quite know what exactly that means ... there is a safe harbor and a launching pad with your name on it! It is available quite simply by asking with sincerity within the quiet of your own soul.
Deuteronomy 4:29 promises, " But if from there you seek the Lord your God, you will find Him if you look for Him with all your heart and all your soul."
We live in a world where we often seize impulsive short term fixes rather than seeking out eternal solutions to the difficulties of life here and now. And then we wonder why there is a nagging emptiness deep inside our souls. We discover that what we thought could satisfy our inner hunger - has failed to do what we hoped it would.
Yet there is a hope that is real and will not fail you in delivering on the promises and solutions of something supremely better. This hope is constant and consistent despite a broken and ever changing world. It is consistent regardless of the fluctuating circumstances of your life. It is "AGAPE" ... the perfect and unconditional love of Our Creator. Agape is a love that no matter how many mistakes you've carved into your life... it is a pure and authentic love that is available to you right now, TODAY by simply surrendering to it and allowing it to transform you into the person you were created to be.
How do you do this?
You can do this right now by asking God to make HIS Presence alive within you!
You can begin by simply saying:
Dear God,
I want to know you! I want to feel your presence! Please help me to open my heart to YOUR LOVE! I love you Lord!! Amen.
Dear Reader: If you would like for me to pray with or for you, please drop me an e-mail. It would be an honor and a privilege to pray in unity with you. Agape! Kathi
copyright (c) Kathi Dameron March 9, 2006
Friday, April 07, 2006
The Heart of The Family
The Christian Family Library at Agape Cove Living Presents:
The Heart of the Family: Laughter and Tears from a Real Family by Adrian Plass
A funny, poignant, and moving look at the nature of family life. Families are funny. They can be sheer heaven or they can be--well, less than heavenly. One thing is for sure, though. The happiest of family members will readily concede that tears are as essential as laughter if we are to survive the dramatic peaks and troughs of close human interaction. This is no less true when love is unconditional and there is a real generosity of spirit in those concerned. Through fiction and fact, poetry and prose, this book opens the lid of family life and invites the reader to explore the richly varied and entertaining events and characters that he or she will discover there.
This collection of homely treasures will certainly make us smile, and there is a very good chance that some of them will make us cry.
The book is divided into seven sections:
- The problem with perfection
- Communication--a crucial factor in family life
- The patterns of family life
- Priorities--which can be tricky
- The power of the past to influence us
- The death of loved ones
- The Father's love--most important of all
As you will see in the course of this book, this is as true in the family of the church as it is anywhere else. The heart of the family is love, and at the heart of love you will find God.
ISBN: 0007130473Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company Hardcover: 304 pages
Retail Price: $16.99 / Agape Cove Price Your cost: $12.74 You save $4.25 (25%)
The Heart of the Family: Laughter and Tears from a Real Family by Adrian Plass
A funny, poignant, and moving look at the nature of family life. Families are funny. They can be sheer heaven or they can be--well, less than heavenly. One thing is for sure, though. The happiest of family members will readily concede that tears are as essential as laughter if we are to survive the dramatic peaks and troughs of close human interaction. This is no less true when love is unconditional and there is a real generosity of spirit in those concerned. Through fiction and fact, poetry and prose, this book opens the lid of family life and invites the reader to explore the richly varied and entertaining events and characters that he or she will discover there.
This collection of homely treasures will certainly make us smile, and there is a very good chance that some of them will make us cry.
The book is divided into seven sections:
- The problem with perfection
- Communication--a crucial factor in family life
- The patterns of family life
- Priorities--which can be tricky
- The power of the past to influence us
- The death of loved ones
- The Father's love--most important of all
As you will see in the course of this book, this is as true in the family of the church as it is anywhere else. The heart of the family is love, and at the heart of love you will find God.
ISBN: 0007130473Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company Hardcover: 304 pages
Retail Price: $16.99 / Agape Cove Price Your cost: $12.74 You save $4.25 (25%)
Thursday, March 30, 2006
Are You Limiting What God Can Do?
Are You Limiting What God Can Do?
Read John 6:1-14
After reading John 6:1-14 take a look at the three different things that Jesus said in these passages.
In John 6:5 Jesus poses the question to Philip, "Where shall we buy bread for these people to eat?" In the Bible this question is immediately followed by a sentence that tells the reader that Jesus only asked this question to test Philip. The Bible tells us that Jesus already had in mind what he was going to do.
So what was the point...why would Jesus ask Philip this question?
What lesson does Jesus teach by posing this simple question?
Do you think that this question will serve as a bridge to a teachable moment?
What lesson do we as the reader see illuminated here in respect to resources and the possibilities that are available through Jesus Christ?
Without going to purchase bread, Jesus performed a miracle. In John 6:10 Jesus said,
"Have the people sit down." Through a young child's offering of five small barley loaves and two fish, Jesus was able to feed five thousand people. What an amazing miracle!
One thing that this miracle says to me is... "Let us never dismiss
the day of small things, because in the Lord's hands HE can use whatever we have to offer and turn it into something great!"
Is there something in your life that God is calling you to offer that could feed others?
After the people are fed, Jesus speaks once again with another powerful lesson that is profoundly linked when he says, "Gather the pieces that are leftover. Let nothing be wasted."
What is Jesus teaching about leftovers?
Have you had a John 6:1-14 experience in your life? If so, try to describe the experience in a way that shows that God can take the smallest of offerings and multiply them into something far above and beyond human understanding.
The feeding of the 5000 represented a powerful miracle.
What are some of the miracles that have impacted your life?
What is considered to be the GREATEST MIRACLE OF HISTORY?
If you believe that THE RESURRECTION of Jesus Christ is indeed the greatest miracle that the world has ever experienced, then do you also believe in the limitless power that Jesus extends to HIS true followers?
What do you think of Jesus' statement in John 14:12 when Jesus declares, "I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these..." ?
Are you limiting what God can do?
Are you programmed by the world we live in to respond like Philip did to the question Jesus posed to him? Are you accepting only the limits of man and mortal commonsense and dismissing the unlimited potential of the divine?
Dear Lord,
Help us to be open and teachable to your tests and your lessons. Help us to trust that all things are possible through you. Open our hearts that we will joyfully bring our offerings to you, regardless of how small they may appear. For we believe in your extraordinary ability to provide the increase according to your will.
In Jesus Name ~ Amen
copyright (c) Kathi Dameron March 30, 2006 www.agapecovebooks.com
Read John 6:1-14
After reading John 6:1-14 take a look at the three different things that Jesus said in these passages.
In John 6:5 Jesus poses the question to Philip, "Where shall we buy bread for these people to eat?" In the Bible this question is immediately followed by a sentence that tells the reader that Jesus only asked this question to test Philip. The Bible tells us that Jesus already had in mind what he was going to do.
So what was the point...why would Jesus ask Philip this question?
What lesson does Jesus teach by posing this simple question?
Do you think that this question will serve as a bridge to a teachable moment?
What lesson do we as the reader see illuminated here in respect to resources and the possibilities that are available through Jesus Christ?
Without going to purchase bread, Jesus performed a miracle. In John 6:10 Jesus said,
"Have the people sit down." Through a young child's offering of five small barley loaves and two fish, Jesus was able to feed five thousand people. What an amazing miracle!
One thing that this miracle says to me is... "Let us never dismiss
the day of small things, because in the Lord's hands HE can use whatever we have to offer and turn it into something great!"
Is there something in your life that God is calling you to offer that could feed others?
After the people are fed, Jesus speaks once again with another powerful lesson that is profoundly linked when he says, "Gather the pieces that are leftover. Let nothing be wasted."
What is Jesus teaching about leftovers?
Have you had a John 6:1-14 experience in your life? If so, try to describe the experience in a way that shows that God can take the smallest of offerings and multiply them into something far above and beyond human understanding.
The feeding of the 5000 represented a powerful miracle.
What are some of the miracles that have impacted your life?
What is considered to be the GREATEST MIRACLE OF HISTORY?
If you believe that THE RESURRECTION of Jesus Christ is indeed the greatest miracle that the world has ever experienced, then do you also believe in the limitless power that Jesus extends to HIS true followers?
What do you think of Jesus' statement in John 14:12 when Jesus declares, "I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these..." ?
Are you limiting what God can do?
Are you programmed by the world we live in to respond like Philip did to the question Jesus posed to him? Are you accepting only the limits of man and mortal commonsense and dismissing the unlimited potential of the divine?
Dear Lord,
Help us to be open and teachable to your tests and your lessons. Help us to trust that all things are possible through you. Open our hearts that we will joyfully bring our offerings to you, regardless of how small they may appear. For we believe in your extraordinary ability to provide the increase according to your will.
In Jesus Name ~ Amen
copyright (c) Kathi Dameron March 30, 2006 www.agapecovebooks.com
Saturday, March 18, 2006
Welcome To Agape Cove!
Welcome To Agape Cove! ( Please excuse the dust! We are under construction)
Agape - A state of unconditional love. Considered the ultimate goal of life.
Cove - A small sheltered bay in the shoreline of a sea, river, or lake. A recess or small valley in the side of a mountain.
Thanks for surfing in to Agape Cove! Agape Cove is the creative work in progress and joyful expression of Kathi Dameron's passion for spiritual and gourmet food within the context of living a balanced and meaningful life.
May your visit here be fulfilling & refreshing! Whether you came to shop for gourmet food and flowers, ideas for your wedding reception, resources for living a more balanced and meaningful life, or answers to some of life's biggest questions... may you find the inspiration, resources, and solutions that will add value to your life in positive and encouraging ways.
Spiritual Food www.agapecovebooks.com
Gourmet Food / Flowers ~ Click and Order Parties
Weddings ~ Wedding Reception Menus, Wedding Reception Consulting, Wedding Resources
http://marketplace.spreadtheword.com/product.php?productid=17891&cat=352&page=1
Building A Balanced Foundation
1. Spiritual Well-Being ~ Everything Begins With Prayer
2. Health and Wellness ~ The Temple of God / How To Take Good Care of Our Bodies
3. A Loving Heart ~ Surrendered to God / How To Surrender Ourselves To Our Creator
4. A Loving Home ~ Creating A Beautiful Home Life That Glorifies God
5. Sharing The Harvest ~ A Fruitful Life / How To Return The Blessing To God
Called To Ministry?
How To Start Your Own Unique Ministry. What dream is in your heart? Do you need a launching pad for the unique dream God has planted in your heart?
Contact Us
Kathi Dameron 850-422-3599
agapecove@aol.com
Agape - A state of unconditional love. Considered the ultimate goal of life.
Cove - A small sheltered bay in the shoreline of a sea, river, or lake. A recess or small valley in the side of a mountain.
Thanks for surfing in to Agape Cove! Agape Cove is the creative work in progress and joyful expression of Kathi Dameron's passion for spiritual and gourmet food within the context of living a balanced and meaningful life.
May your visit here be fulfilling & refreshing! Whether you came to shop for gourmet food and flowers, ideas for your wedding reception, resources for living a more balanced and meaningful life, or answers to some of life's biggest questions... may you find the inspiration, resources, and solutions that will add value to your life in positive and encouraging ways.
Spiritual Food www.agapecovebooks.com
Gourmet Food / Flowers ~ Click and Order Parties
Weddings ~ Wedding Reception Menus, Wedding Reception Consulting, Wedding Resources
http://marketplace.spreadtheword.com/product.php?productid=17891&cat=352&page=1
Building A Balanced Foundation
1. Spiritual Well-Being ~ Everything Begins With Prayer
2. Health and Wellness ~ The Temple of God / How To Take Good Care of Our Bodies
3. A Loving Heart ~ Surrendered to God / How To Surrender Ourselves To Our Creator
4. A Loving Home ~ Creating A Beautiful Home Life That Glorifies God
5. Sharing The Harvest ~ A Fruitful Life / How To Return The Blessing To God
Called To Ministry?
How To Start Your Own Unique Ministry. What dream is in your heart? Do you need a launching pad for the unique dream God has planted in your heart?
Contact Us
Kathi Dameron 850-422-3599
agapecove@aol.com
Wednesday, March 01, 2006
What's New at Agape Cove
What's New At Agape Cove?
1.) An Interview With A Spread The Word Ministries Bookstore Owner at http://teamagapecove.blogspot.com/2006/03/interview-with-spread-word-ministries.html or www.agapecove.com
2.) Some Original Recipes from Kathi at http://agapecoverecipes.blogspot.com/
1.) An Interview With A Spread The Word Ministries Bookstore Owner at http://teamagapecove.blogspot.com/2006/03/interview-with-spread-word-ministries.html or www.agapecove.com
2.) Some Original Recipes from Kathi at http://agapecoverecipes.blogspot.com/
Saturday, January 21, 2006
Thought For Today
"We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men; and among these fibers as sympathetic threads, our actions run as causes, and they come back to us as effects." Herman Melville
Sunday, January 15, 2006
A Season of Listening
For those who have followed some of my blogs and wondered why there have been so few postings in the last week... my response would be that I have entered a season of silence.
It is no mistake that the Lord created us with two ears and one mouth.
And so in a spirit of silence, I listen for new insights and fresh messages from the Lord. I am overwhelmed by the work of God's hands and need time to integrate that which is happening.
I also wonder: have I mastered the intended lessons of prior seasons or do I have to go through them all over again. Repeating old lessons is not any fun. Why can't I get the lesson and just move on? While some of life's lessons are a breeze to sail through, there are others that shipwreck me every time.
Prayer is and always will be the answer! Prayer requires two ears and one mouth. Perhaps it is because of the simplicity that we can often overlook the divine solution that is available to each of us in every circumstance of our lives.
"Of course I pray!"
"Yes, but did you pray about this?"
Dear Lord,
Thank You for your amazing love! Please help me to remember to ask for your help and your guidance in all of the circumstances of my life and to listen to your response. Please help me to master my life lessons according to your will. In Jesus Name. Amen.
It is no mistake that the Lord created us with two ears and one mouth.
And so in a spirit of silence, I listen for new insights and fresh messages from the Lord. I am overwhelmed by the work of God's hands and need time to integrate that which is happening.
I also wonder: have I mastered the intended lessons of prior seasons or do I have to go through them all over again. Repeating old lessons is not any fun. Why can't I get the lesson and just move on? While some of life's lessons are a breeze to sail through, there are others that shipwreck me every time.
Prayer is and always will be the answer! Prayer requires two ears and one mouth. Perhaps it is because of the simplicity that we can often overlook the divine solution that is available to each of us in every circumstance of our lives.
"Of course I pray!"
"Yes, but did you pray about this?"
Dear Lord,
Thank You for your amazing love! Please help me to remember to ask for your help and your guidance in all of the circumstances of my life and to listen to your response. Please help me to master my life lessons according to your will. In Jesus Name. Amen.
Saturday, January 07, 2006
What's Baking for Saturday, January 7, 2006 ?
Saturday, January 7, 2006
Here is an index of my postings for today (updated throughout the day, if applicable.) With over 22 different blogs, I thought it might be helpful to have a central place to list new postings from my other blogs.
1. My first posting today was inspired by an e-mail I received from my friend, Lorie.
I've titled it Life 101 ~ Lessons From The Kitchen and it is posted on my Camp Agape Cove
Blog. Here is a link to the posting.
http://campagapecove.blogspot.com/2006/01/life-101-lessons-from-kitchen.html
2. While still considering the theme of patience, this gem of wisdom from Mother Teresa jumped off the page and right into my heart this morning. From an absolutely wonderful little book, Everything Starts From Prayer ~ Mother Teresa's Meditations On Spiritual Life For People Of All Faiths comes this quote:
"We impatiently await God's paradise,
but we have it in our hands the power
to be in paradise right here and now.
Being happy with God means this:
to love as he loves,
to help as he helps,
to give as he gives,
to serve as he serves."
Agape! Kathi
Here is an index of my postings for today (updated throughout the day, if applicable.) With over 22 different blogs, I thought it might be helpful to have a central place to list new postings from my other blogs.
1. My first posting today was inspired by an e-mail I received from my friend, Lorie.
I've titled it Life 101 ~ Lessons From The Kitchen and it is posted on my Camp Agape Cove
Blog. Here is a link to the posting.
http://campagapecove.blogspot.com/2006/01/life-101-lessons-from-kitchen.html
2. While still considering the theme of patience, this gem of wisdom from Mother Teresa jumped off the page and right into my heart this morning. From an absolutely wonderful little book, Everything Starts From Prayer ~ Mother Teresa's Meditations On Spiritual Life For People Of All Faiths comes this quote:
"We impatiently await God's paradise,
but we have it in our hands the power
to be in paradise right here and now.
Being happy with God means this:
to love as he loves,
to help as he helps,
to give as he gives,
to serve as he serves."
Agape! Kathi
Friday, January 06, 2006
Investing 101~ Five Ways To Earn Additional Income In 2006
Investing 101 ~ Five Ways To Earn Additional Income In 2006
By Kathi Dameron
How would you like to add an additional stream of revenue to your monthly finances?
Suppose you had an extra two hundred, two thousand, or even more a month to work with... what kinds of things could you accomplish?
Would you like to send your children to a private school, save for a college education, put away for a special vacation, start a retirement nest egg, and /or just have enough monthly revenue coming in to make ends meet?
If you are a Christian and have a passion for building up the body of Christ and like the idea of being on the cutting edge of an exciting opportunity that will reward you for your efforts, perhaps the company I work with will be an answer to your prayers for additional financial provisions. We have the opportunity through our products to transform lives for eternity.
Our products are Christian books that transform lives and Christian music that restores the soul. This is a company that while it is only four years young .. it is dynamic, continually evolving, legitimate, and adds immense value to people's lives.
Some people choose to work this business on a full time basis and others as a part-time home based business / ministry. However, you choose to work it.... it is truly an exciting community to be a part of. The community is a blessing all its own, even apart from the business aspect of this organization.
I would like to invite you to come and listen in on one of our many weekly calls so that you can get the pulse beat of what we are doing and how this organization is building up the body of believers. You can come, lurk anonymously on a call or if you want I would love to three way you into the call with me. Either way... this is an opportunity that offers a divine glimpse into the way GOD is working through our community of believers. It is an opportunity unlike anything you might expect. We offer a legitimate and viable home based business with eternal impact.
On the call you will hear about our business / ministry, five ways to earn additional income, and hear stories and testimonies of lives that are being impacted through our work. You'll hear about how the Marketplace helps writers, musicians, and artists to build recognition of their products in dynamic ways, you'll hear stories about how mission trips have been funded with revenue earned, you'll hear stories about wahm moms staying at home with their children, families doing things they never dreamed possible, and so much more. You will hear from believers across America whose lives are being impacted in powerful ways to reach out in fulfillment of The Great Commission.
Since every call is live, I can't guarantee the exact testimonies you will hear... but I promise they will warm your heart. Where else can you go six days a week to connect with friends and hear
what God is doing? This is by far my most favorite part of our community. We come from every Christian denomination united for one purpose: to build up the body of Christ in our 21st Century World.
For more information please contact Kathi Dameron at agapecove@aol.com 850-422-3599
Call Schedule
More Information
By Kathi Dameron
How would you like to add an additional stream of revenue to your monthly finances?
Suppose you had an extra two hundred, two thousand, or even more a month to work with... what kinds of things could you accomplish?
Would you like to send your children to a private school, save for a college education, put away for a special vacation, start a retirement nest egg, and /or just have enough monthly revenue coming in to make ends meet?
If you are a Christian and have a passion for building up the body of Christ and like the idea of being on the cutting edge of an exciting opportunity that will reward you for your efforts, perhaps the company I work with will be an answer to your prayers for additional financial provisions. We have the opportunity through our products to transform lives for eternity.
Our products are Christian books that transform lives and Christian music that restores the soul. This is a company that while it is only four years young .. it is dynamic, continually evolving, legitimate, and adds immense value to people's lives.
Some people choose to work this business on a full time basis and others as a part-time home based business / ministry. However, you choose to work it.... it is truly an exciting community to be a part of. The community is a blessing all its own, even apart from the business aspect of this organization.
I would like to invite you to come and listen in on one of our many weekly calls so that you can get the pulse beat of what we are doing and how this organization is building up the body of believers. You can come, lurk anonymously on a call or if you want I would love to three way you into the call with me. Either way... this is an opportunity that offers a divine glimpse into the way GOD is working through our community of believers. It is an opportunity unlike anything you might expect. We offer a legitimate and viable home based business with eternal impact.
On the call you will hear about our business / ministry, five ways to earn additional income, and hear stories and testimonies of lives that are being impacted through our work. You'll hear about how the Marketplace helps writers, musicians, and artists to build recognition of their products in dynamic ways, you'll hear stories about how mission trips have been funded with revenue earned, you'll hear stories about wahm moms staying at home with their children, families doing things they never dreamed possible, and so much more. You will hear from believers across America whose lives are being impacted in powerful ways to reach out in fulfillment of The Great Commission.
Since every call is live, I can't guarantee the exact testimonies you will hear... but I promise they will warm your heart. Where else can you go six days a week to connect with friends and hear
what God is doing? This is by far my most favorite part of our community. We come from every Christian denomination united for one purpose: to build up the body of Christ in our 21st Century World.
For more information please contact Kathi Dameron at agapecove@aol.com 850-422-3599
Call Schedule
More Information
Thursday, January 05, 2006
My postings for today can be read at the following blogs:
1.) Daily Inspired thoughts on The Passionate Journey through life:
http://thepassionatejourney.blogspot.com/
2. Evangelism and CES Emerging Technologies ~ Don't Miss The Boat
See how today's innovation can make a difference with a global impact!
http://christianministryopportunities.blogspot.com/
If for some reason the current day's posting is not listed, just go to the archive area and you should be able to read my most recent post. Sometimes it just takes a while to get through the queue and get posted on the main page.
Agape! Kathi
1.) Daily Inspired thoughts on The Passionate Journey through life:
http://thepassionatejourney.blogspot.com/
2. Evangelism and CES Emerging Technologies ~ Don't Miss The Boat
See how today's innovation can make a difference with a global impact!
http://christianministryopportunities.blogspot.com/
If for some reason the current day's posting is not listed, just go to the archive area and you should be able to read my most recent post. Sometimes it just takes a while to get through the queue and get posted on the main page.
Agape! Kathi
Wednesday, January 04, 2006
Wednesday, January 4, 2006
My postings for today can be read at the following blogs. I now have over 22 blogs.
1.) Inspired thoughts on The Passionate Journey through life :
http://thepassionatejourney.blogspot.com/
2.) Job Openings in IT Dept. For PHP Certified , Church, Ministry, & Non-Profit Sales Staff,
and Business Builders :
http://christianministryopportunities.blogspot.com/
Agape! Kathi
1.) Inspired thoughts on The Passionate Journey through life :
http://thepassionatejourney.blogspot.com/
2.) Job Openings in IT Dept. For PHP Certified , Church, Ministry, & Non-Profit Sales Staff,
and Business Builders :
http://christianministryopportunities.blogspot.com/
Agape! Kathi
Sunday, January 01, 2006
Happy New Year ~ Will 2006 Be Your Best Year?
Happy New Year and Welcome 2006 !
Ah, the birth of twelve beautiful, fresh blocks of time. Despite the vast differences in the available resources of nations and people, what an ironic gift that TIME, one of the greatest treasures of all is and always will be equally doled out. We all get the same measure of hours in a day and the same measure of days in a year, yet it is through our individual and unique responses that the differences play out like the notes of an opus. It is my prayer that 2006 will be played out like a spectacular symphony orchestrated under the divine leadership of the orchestra's conductor.
If you are mourning the loss of a loved one, may you find peace in knowing that your loved one is in the company of the divine and has merely gone on to the next stage of their spiritual journey. May you find peace in knowing that one day you will be reunited with all the loved ones that went ahead of you. May you accept that the gift of time has an equality that transcends anything our human minds can grasp, but let us all rest assured that this time on Planet Earth is simply a testing ground and your time here has a divine purpose.
Let us expand ourselves in authentic, passionate, and magnificent ways in this new year that stretches before us. Let us play out the music of our souls greater than we have ever done before. Can you hear it? Oh, can you hear it? The joyful sounds, the exuberant sounds, the tearful sounds ... all of the sounds that define us are beautiful and a part of the symphony of our lives that play out like a seasonal musical celebration of baby buds, spectacular gardens in bloom, autumn harvests, and frozen tear drops.
The greatest tragedy of this lifetime would surely be to depart this world having never shared
the sounds of one's soul. So as we look at the promise of a new year, may we make a promise to
our most authentic self to cast aside any generic mediocrity and embrace with passion the seasons of magnificence that sing in your innermost chambers. Do not keep your magnificence locked away! Find ways to share it with the world!!
Happy New Year!! Agape!!
copyright (c) Kathi Dameron January 1, 2006
Ah, the birth of twelve beautiful, fresh blocks of time. Despite the vast differences in the available resources of nations and people, what an ironic gift that TIME, one of the greatest treasures of all is and always will be equally doled out. We all get the same measure of hours in a day and the same measure of days in a year, yet it is through our individual and unique responses that the differences play out like the notes of an opus. It is my prayer that 2006 will be played out like a spectacular symphony orchestrated under the divine leadership of the orchestra's conductor.
If you are mourning the loss of a loved one, may you find peace in knowing that your loved one is in the company of the divine and has merely gone on to the next stage of their spiritual journey. May you find peace in knowing that one day you will be reunited with all the loved ones that went ahead of you. May you accept that the gift of time has an equality that transcends anything our human minds can grasp, but let us all rest assured that this time on Planet Earth is simply a testing ground and your time here has a divine purpose.
Let us expand ourselves in authentic, passionate, and magnificent ways in this new year that stretches before us. Let us play out the music of our souls greater than we have ever done before. Can you hear it? Oh, can you hear it? The joyful sounds, the exuberant sounds, the tearful sounds ... all of the sounds that define us are beautiful and a part of the symphony of our lives that play out like a seasonal musical celebration of baby buds, spectacular gardens in bloom, autumn harvests, and frozen tear drops.
The greatest tragedy of this lifetime would surely be to depart this world having never shared
the sounds of one's soul. So as we look at the promise of a new year, may we make a promise to
our most authentic self to cast aside any generic mediocrity and embrace with passion the seasons of magnificence that sing in your innermost chambers. Do not keep your magnificence locked away! Find ways to share it with the world!!
Happy New Year!! Agape!!
copyright (c) Kathi Dameron January 1, 2006
Sunday, December 25, 2005
The Greatest Gift!
Do you know the greatest gift that was ever given? The gift of the Messiah that was given over 2000 years ago that still continues to give today to you and to me and to our brothers and sisters everywhere in the same extraordinary way.
Like any gift we can accept it or decline it. We can appreciate it and let it become part of our life, or we can dismiss it and cast it aside.
Why don't some people get it? It breaks my heart to know that there are people all around us who decline and dismiss the most precious gift of all.
In studying the Bible, I have found that every prophecy that God spoke in the Old Testament about the coming of the Messiah was fulfilled by Jesus Christ. Thank You GOD!!!!
This is what Christmas is all about! It is the glorious celebration of the faithfulness of God and of his deep love for mankind that he cared enough to send us a SAVIOR!
And while our SAVIOR came born into the most humble of circumstances and the birth announcement went out to only a handful of listening shepherds on a hillside and a few listening wise men ~ it was the greatest birth the world will ever witness. What a miracle and gift that we can witness that divine birth anew in our hearts today. It doesn't have to be one day or one season a year, that witness and celebration is a gift we can accept anew every day and in every circumstance of our lives. In this coming year, it is my prayer that we savor the Celebration
of the Messiah ~ Jesus Christ in our hearts. It is also my prayer that we will be like the shepherds on the hillside and the wisemen, for they were quiet enough to listen, eager enough to know, and willing enough to follow!
But unlike the shepherds and the Wise Men, our place in history allows us to know the rest of the story. We know of the birth, we know of our Lord's ministry and miracles, we know of the horrible crucifixion, and we know of the glorious resurrection! It is my prayer that we would daily plug into the divine power supply that will electrify and unite our lives with the glorious and redeeming essence of the birth, ministry, miracles, and resurrection of our LORD JESUS CHRIST. It is a gift, won't you accept and savor it and share this greatest gift of all with every person you meet as you journey through this land on your way to your Heavenly home?
Merry Christmas! May the Spirit of Jesus Christ reign in glory forever and ever in the hearts, minds and actions of us all. Agape!
Copyright (c) Kathi Dameron December 25, 2005
Like any gift we can accept it or decline it. We can appreciate it and let it become part of our life, or we can dismiss it and cast it aside.
Why don't some people get it? It breaks my heart to know that there are people all around us who decline and dismiss the most precious gift of all.
In studying the Bible, I have found that every prophecy that God spoke in the Old Testament about the coming of the Messiah was fulfilled by Jesus Christ. Thank You GOD!!!!
This is what Christmas is all about! It is the glorious celebration of the faithfulness of God and of his deep love for mankind that he cared enough to send us a SAVIOR!
And while our SAVIOR came born into the most humble of circumstances and the birth announcement went out to only a handful of listening shepherds on a hillside and a few listening wise men ~ it was the greatest birth the world will ever witness. What a miracle and gift that we can witness that divine birth anew in our hearts today. It doesn't have to be one day or one season a year, that witness and celebration is a gift we can accept anew every day and in every circumstance of our lives. In this coming year, it is my prayer that we savor the Celebration
of the Messiah ~ Jesus Christ in our hearts. It is also my prayer that we will be like the shepherds on the hillside and the wisemen, for they were quiet enough to listen, eager enough to know, and willing enough to follow!
But unlike the shepherds and the Wise Men, our place in history allows us to know the rest of the story. We know of the birth, we know of our Lord's ministry and miracles, we know of the horrible crucifixion, and we know of the glorious resurrection! It is my prayer that we would daily plug into the divine power supply that will electrify and unite our lives with the glorious and redeeming essence of the birth, ministry, miracles, and resurrection of our LORD JESUS CHRIST. It is a gift, won't you accept and savor it and share this greatest gift of all with every person you meet as you journey through this land on your way to your Heavenly home?
Merry Christmas! May the Spirit of Jesus Christ reign in glory forever and ever in the hearts, minds and actions of us all. Agape!
Copyright (c) Kathi Dameron December 25, 2005
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
People or Possessions... What Is More Important To You?
People or Possessions ~ What is more important to you? This is a theme that seems to be running through my life right now. Not only is God working on me in the daylight hours, but now his message waltzes smack dab into the center of the whimsical slumber time dreams that hold me captive nightly.
Last night, I was entertained by discovering lots of antique coins scattered on the ground , that led to a hotel room where my grandmother's beautiful beaded treasures had been left when my father took ill.
Gone were my dad and my grandmother, to a place of far greater treasure. But the treasures my father had been transporting that had once been his mothers had been locked away in a hotel room, where any thief could have stolen them or any maid could have tossed them. In this dream, I discovered them as though they had been waiting for me all along.
On awakening, I inquired of God, "Lord, what is the meaning and significance of such a dream as this? Is it that no matter how much we cherish something materialistic, we can never take it with us from this life to the next? Why is it we clutch so tightly to things that can be replaced often a million times over and then the real treasures that are one in a zillion (people and our unique relationships) are often treated as though they are worth little and can easily be replaced?"
I have come to realize the bottom line reality is that to a large part we are a people who care more for our stuff than we do for other human beings. It is not true, that the one who ends up with the most toys at the end, is the winner. That is a lie that comes from the deceptive mouth of Satan.
While it is a privilege to have nice possessions, to own a beautiful home, and to live a life of economic security... it is far more important to God how we use the gifts He channels through us.
Those possessions, gifts, and finances are a test of our true hearts. Do we share and give freely? Or do we clutch on saying, "it's all mine, it's all mine!"
The bottom line is we can not take it with us when we go. God doesn't want it! God wants us, for each and everyone of us are priceless works of art that HE created, the miracle of each and every single human being alive so far more precious than any materialistic possession in this world.
This morning I clicked on the aol teaser about the world's most expensive homes. The aesthetic in me loved the rich beauty splashed across the screen, but the humanitarian in me couldn't help but to think ... what a tragic waste of God's money.
I'm not trying to say give everything you have to the poor, even though that is biblical. What I am challenging you to do is to view your possessions, your gifts, and your wealth from an eternal perspective and not a worldly one. Does anyone really need a 56 million dollar home? Does anyone even need a 2 million dollar home? Does anyone really need a 200,000 car or 2000 dollar shoes? This stuff is insane! Yes, by all means we need shoes, a car or some mode of transportation, and a home to live in and it is fine to have nice stuff but don't you think over-the-top personal extravagance is pretty blatant when there are precious human beings in our world who do not have food to eat or shelter to keep them warm and dry? It is a cold heart that says, "That's their problem. It's not my problem. " It is a cold heart that doesn't acknowledge that God and GOD ALONE is the giver of talents and that as freely as God has given, he can also taketh away. It is a cold heart that thinks that because of their blessings that they are superior in any way to any other person in this world. It is a cold heart that sees the hunger of another and turns away. It is a cold heart that fails to listen to the promptings of the Holy Spirit to be generous towards others and keeps gathering and storing treasures for himself.
I know I have been guilty at far too many times in my life of having a cold heart. I have been guilty of valuing possessions more than people. In this season of Christmas miracles, I ask God for HIS forgiveness and to remove any coldness within my heart so that I will become someone who values people always far above and beyond how I value any possession that God blesses me with in this life.
Won't you join me in declaring people the most valuable treasure of this world and ask God in unity with me to warm the hearts of all of us around the world? That together we could become more and more the people HE created us to be. May There Be Peace On Earth and Good Will Towards Men! May there be resolution to the strifes that divide us and an end to the wars that threaten to annihilate us before it is too late. May we take the necessary steps to become better stewards of our planet and witness reversals to the disastrous consequences of global warming. Oh Lord, let the warming be in our hearts and not in the ozone layer.
We need a SAVIOR! Merry Christmas !
Copyright (c) Kathi Dameron December 21, 2005
Last night, I was entertained by discovering lots of antique coins scattered on the ground , that led to a hotel room where my grandmother's beautiful beaded treasures had been left when my father took ill.
Gone were my dad and my grandmother, to a place of far greater treasure. But the treasures my father had been transporting that had once been his mothers had been locked away in a hotel room, where any thief could have stolen them or any maid could have tossed them. In this dream, I discovered them as though they had been waiting for me all along.
On awakening, I inquired of God, "Lord, what is the meaning and significance of such a dream as this? Is it that no matter how much we cherish something materialistic, we can never take it with us from this life to the next? Why is it we clutch so tightly to things that can be replaced often a million times over and then the real treasures that are one in a zillion (people and our unique relationships) are often treated as though they are worth little and can easily be replaced?"
I have come to realize the bottom line reality is that to a large part we are a people who care more for our stuff than we do for other human beings. It is not true, that the one who ends up with the most toys at the end, is the winner. That is a lie that comes from the deceptive mouth of Satan.
While it is a privilege to have nice possessions, to own a beautiful home, and to live a life of economic security... it is far more important to God how we use the gifts He channels through us.
Those possessions, gifts, and finances are a test of our true hearts. Do we share and give freely? Or do we clutch on saying, "it's all mine, it's all mine!"
The bottom line is we can not take it with us when we go. God doesn't want it! God wants us, for each and everyone of us are priceless works of art that HE created, the miracle of each and every single human being alive so far more precious than any materialistic possession in this world.
This morning I clicked on the aol teaser about the world's most expensive homes. The aesthetic in me loved the rich beauty splashed across the screen, but the humanitarian in me couldn't help but to think ... what a tragic waste of God's money.
I'm not trying to say give everything you have to the poor, even though that is biblical. What I am challenging you to do is to view your possessions, your gifts, and your wealth from an eternal perspective and not a worldly one. Does anyone really need a 56 million dollar home? Does anyone even need a 2 million dollar home? Does anyone really need a 200,000 car or 2000 dollar shoes? This stuff is insane! Yes, by all means we need shoes, a car or some mode of transportation, and a home to live in and it is fine to have nice stuff but don't you think over-the-top personal extravagance is pretty blatant when there are precious human beings in our world who do not have food to eat or shelter to keep them warm and dry? It is a cold heart that says, "That's their problem. It's not my problem. " It is a cold heart that doesn't acknowledge that God and GOD ALONE is the giver of talents and that as freely as God has given, he can also taketh away. It is a cold heart that thinks that because of their blessings that they are superior in any way to any other person in this world. It is a cold heart that sees the hunger of another and turns away. It is a cold heart that fails to listen to the promptings of the Holy Spirit to be generous towards others and keeps gathering and storing treasures for himself.
I know I have been guilty at far too many times in my life of having a cold heart. I have been guilty of valuing possessions more than people. In this season of Christmas miracles, I ask God for HIS forgiveness and to remove any coldness within my heart so that I will become someone who values people always far above and beyond how I value any possession that God blesses me with in this life.
Won't you join me in declaring people the most valuable treasure of this world and ask God in unity with me to warm the hearts of all of us around the world? That together we could become more and more the people HE created us to be. May There Be Peace On Earth and Good Will Towards Men! May there be resolution to the strifes that divide us and an end to the wars that threaten to annihilate us before it is too late. May we take the necessary steps to become better stewards of our planet and witness reversals to the disastrous consequences of global warming. Oh Lord, let the warming be in our hearts and not in the ozone layer.
We need a SAVIOR! Merry Christmas !
Copyright (c) Kathi Dameron December 21, 2005
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
Dover Public Schools Flunks Test ~ Declares ID Unconstitutional
Dover Public Schools Flunks The BIG Test ~ Declares Intelligent Design Unconstitutional
Speaking of report cards (I'm referring to my last post earlier this morning) it is my opinion that the Dover Public School Board in Pennsylvania would get an F on their End of The Year Report Card!
A federal judge ruled against the teaching of Intelligent Design in the Dover Public School System with the following statement: "Our conclusion today is that it is unconstitutional to teach ID as an alternative to evolution in a public school science classroom." What ever happened to an open-minded approach that teaches students all sides without a bias to any one particular side?
How ironic that the very foundation of the American educational system was built on the sole purpose and objective to teach boys and girls how to read so that they could read the Bible... and hundreds of years later, every aspect of GOD is being yanked out of our schools and our culture.
It is truly a sad day when a human judge rules "GOD" to be unconstitutional. One can only wonder what is next?
Fortunately for those who are willing to believe, we partake in an unshakeable confidence that this time here is only temporary. We are only visitors in a strange land with strange laws that deny the very thing that truly makes a difference.
What if... this is the test? Could our response to God now, determine our home for all eternity?
I don't know about you, but this writer wants to pass this test!
copyright (c) Kathi Dameron December 20, 2005
Speaking of report cards (I'm referring to my last post earlier this morning) it is my opinion that the Dover Public School Board in Pennsylvania would get an F on their End of The Year Report Card!
A federal judge ruled against the teaching of Intelligent Design in the Dover Public School System with the following statement: "Our conclusion today is that it is unconstitutional to teach ID as an alternative to evolution in a public school science classroom." What ever happened to an open-minded approach that teaches students all sides without a bias to any one particular side?
How ironic that the very foundation of the American educational system was built on the sole purpose and objective to teach boys and girls how to read so that they could read the Bible... and hundreds of years later, every aspect of GOD is being yanked out of our schools and our culture.
It is truly a sad day when a human judge rules "GOD" to be unconstitutional. One can only wonder what is next?
Fortunately for those who are willing to believe, we partake in an unshakeable confidence that this time here is only temporary. We are only visitors in a strange land with strange laws that deny the very thing that truly makes a difference.
What if... this is the test? Could our response to God now, determine our home for all eternity?
I don't know about you, but this writer wants to pass this test!
copyright (c) Kathi Dameron December 20, 2005
End of The Year Report Card
End of The Year Report Card ...
If God issued an end of the year report card, I wonder how he would score me on the things that are most important to him.
1. Seeks God with all (her) heart A B C D F
2. Loves God above all else A B C D F
3. Follows God's Commandments A B C D F
4. Trusts & Believes in God A B C D F
5. Studies God's Word Daily A B C D F
6. Stays in relationship w/ God Daily A B C D F
7. Prays For Others A B C D F
8. Shares God with others A B C D F
9. Gives freely to others A B C D F
10. Cares more about people than about possessions A B C D F
I would like to encourage you to consider doing your own end of the year report card adapting the items as you are led.
In fact, I was thinking why not do two different report cards (one from God and one from satan ~ and see which team you are supporting by your actions.)
It is my prayer that we will all strive to be on God's A Team in the coming year and that we will defeat the enemy by staying so focused on our relationship with the Lord of all creation who created each and everyone of us with a divine purpose. May 2006 be that year, a year where the world moves closer and closer to fulfilling its divine purposes and that peace will be in the hearts and souls of all the world's inhabitants.
copyright (c) Kathi Dameron December 20, 2005
If God issued an end of the year report card, I wonder how he would score me on the things that are most important to him.
1. Seeks God with all (her) heart A B C D F
2. Loves God above all else A B C D F
3. Follows God's Commandments A B C D F
4. Trusts & Believes in God A B C D F
5. Studies God's Word Daily A B C D F
6. Stays in relationship w/ God Daily A B C D F
7. Prays For Others A B C D F
8. Shares God with others A B C D F
9. Gives freely to others A B C D F
10. Cares more about people than about possessions A B C D F
I would like to encourage you to consider doing your own end of the year report card adapting the items as you are led.
In fact, I was thinking why not do two different report cards (one from God and one from satan ~ and see which team you are supporting by your actions.)
It is my prayer that we will all strive to be on God's A Team in the coming year and that we will defeat the enemy by staying so focused on our relationship with the Lord of all creation who created each and everyone of us with a divine purpose. May 2006 be that year, a year where the world moves closer and closer to fulfilling its divine purposes and that peace will be in the hearts and souls of all the world's inhabitants.
copyright (c) Kathi Dameron December 20, 2005
Friday, December 16, 2005
When the reality doesn't match the dream ~ then what?
When the reality doesn't match the dream, then what? Where do we turn to escape the icy grip of depression? Psychologists say that depression is one of the most common ailments affecting the emotional well being of human beings. During the Christmas season, the heartaches of depression stab at the soul with deeper intensity as media bombards us with Norman Rockwell glimpses of the "perfect" family holiday. But for many people, the reality just doesn't meet the dream. What help is available to those who struggle with thoughts of suicide during this season?
When you are feeling lonely or depressed, there is no greater place to turn than to the God of all creation. God created you for a divine purpose. Everything you are going through is preparing and equipping you for that unique purpose for which you were created.
The best antidote for depression is reading and meditating on the goodness of God. If anything in all the world has the ability to help you and to save you; it is God; the very God that created the world.
The writer of Psalm 42 was discouraged and wrote this Psalm as a divine antidepressant. Reading, meditating, praying, and journaling God's Word are divine antidepressants. They are gifts of medicine for your broken heart from the hand of a loving God who cares deeply for you and your condition.
Psalm 42 ~ NIV
1 "As the deer pants for streams of water,
so my soul pants for you, O God.
2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.
When can I go and meet with God?
3 My tears have been my food
day and night,
while men say to me all day long,
"Where is your God?"
4 These things I remember
as I pour out my soul:
how I used to go with the multitude,
leading the procession to the house of God,
with shouts of joy and thanksgiving
among the festive throng.
5 Why are you downcast, O my soul?
Why so disturbed within me?
Put your hope in God,
for I will yet praise him,
my Savior and
6 my God.
My soul is downcast within me;
therefore I will remember you
from the land of the Jordan,
the heights of Hermon from Mount Mizar.
7 Deep calls to deep
in the roar of your waterfalls;
all your waves and breakers have swept over me.
8 By day the LORD directs his love,
at night his song is with me—
a prayer to the God of my life.
9 I say to God my Rock,
"Why have you forgotten me?
Why must I go about mourning,
oppressed by the enemy?"
10 My bones suffer mortal agony
as my foes taunt me,
saying to me all day long,
"Where is your God?"
11 Why are you downcast, O my soul?
Why so disturbed within me?
Put your hope in God,
for I will yet praise him,
my Savior and my God."
In times of joy, and in times of sorrow it is my prayer that all of mankind would turn their hearts to the God of all creation. That we would consider HIM and allow him to wash over and through us in powerful and transforming ways. And in so doing we would be led to a deeper awareness, appreciation, and manifestation of the divine purpose of our existence in this world. It is my prayer that we would never once think we were a mistake, but we would know to the depths of our beings that we are part of a plan that far transcends the mind of man, regardless of how high our IQ might be. (Yes, Joe this is for you, too! ... My dear and compassionate friend of many years, Harvard graduate, Doctor of Psychology, man of amazingly high IQ, irreverent unbeliever, confidant, best friend, and former lover.) This is for you and for all of us throughout this world who find the reality doesn't match the dream. There is something far better, perhaps
it can not be seen and yet the words appear on dollar bills throughout this country... the immortal words... IN GOD WE TRUST!
copyright (c) Kathi Dameron December 16, 2005
When you are feeling lonely or depressed, there is no greater place to turn than to the God of all creation. God created you for a divine purpose. Everything you are going through is preparing and equipping you for that unique purpose for which you were created.
The best antidote for depression is reading and meditating on the goodness of God. If anything in all the world has the ability to help you and to save you; it is God; the very God that created the world.
The writer of Psalm 42 was discouraged and wrote this Psalm as a divine antidepressant. Reading, meditating, praying, and journaling God's Word are divine antidepressants. They are gifts of medicine for your broken heart from the hand of a loving God who cares deeply for you and your condition.
Psalm 42 ~ NIV
1 "As the deer pants for streams of water,
so my soul pants for you, O God.
2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.
When can I go and meet with God?
3 My tears have been my food
day and night,
while men say to me all day long,
"Where is your God?"
4 These things I remember
as I pour out my soul:
how I used to go with the multitude,
leading the procession to the house of God,
with shouts of joy and thanksgiving
among the festive throng.
5 Why are you downcast, O my soul?
Why so disturbed within me?
Put your hope in God,
for I will yet praise him,
my Savior and
6 my God.
My soul is downcast within me;
therefore I will remember you
from the land of the Jordan,
the heights of Hermon from Mount Mizar.
7 Deep calls to deep
in the roar of your waterfalls;
all your waves and breakers have swept over me.
8 By day the LORD directs his love,
at night his song is with me—
a prayer to the God of my life.
9 I say to God my Rock,
"Why have you forgotten me?
Why must I go about mourning,
oppressed by the enemy?"
10 My bones suffer mortal agony
as my foes taunt me,
saying to me all day long,
"Where is your God?"
11 Why are you downcast, O my soul?
Why so disturbed within me?
Put your hope in God,
for I will yet praise him,
my Savior and my God."
In times of joy, and in times of sorrow it is my prayer that all of mankind would turn their hearts to the God of all creation. That we would consider HIM and allow him to wash over and through us in powerful and transforming ways. And in so doing we would be led to a deeper awareness, appreciation, and manifestation of the divine purpose of our existence in this world. It is my prayer that we would never once think we were a mistake, but we would know to the depths of our beings that we are part of a plan that far transcends the mind of man, regardless of how high our IQ might be. (Yes, Joe this is for you, too! ... My dear and compassionate friend of many years, Harvard graduate, Doctor of Psychology, man of amazingly high IQ, irreverent unbeliever, confidant, best friend, and former lover.) This is for you and for all of us throughout this world who find the reality doesn't match the dream. There is something far better, perhaps
it can not be seen and yet the words appear on dollar bills throughout this country... the immortal words... IN GOD WE TRUST!
copyright (c) Kathi Dameron December 16, 2005
Tuesday, December 13, 2005
Choose Your Path
Fellow Spread The Word Bookstore Owner, Minister Frank Coleman shared this on the Spread The Word Success Training Board / E-mail. Thank you Pastor Frank!
I have read it before and have always been touched by the wisdom in this story. If anyone knows who the author is, would you post it at the bottom in the comments section.
Thanks!! Agape! Kathi
CHOOSE YOUR PATH...
"A young man went to his father and told him about his life and how things were so hard for him. He didn't know how he was going to make it and wanted to give up. He was tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed as one problem was solved, a new one arose.
His father took him to the kitchen. He filled three pots with water. In the first, he placed carrots, in the second he placed eggs, and in the last he placed ground coffee beans. He let them sit and boil without saying a word. In about twenty minutes he turned off the burners. He fished the carrots out and placed them in a bowl. He pulled the eggs out and placed them in a bowl. Then he ladled the coffee out and placed it in a bowl. Turning to his son, he asked, "Tell me, what do you see?"
"Carrots, eggs, and coffee," came the reply. He brought him closer and asked him to feel the carrots. He did and noted that they had gotten soft. The father then asked him to take an egg and break it. After pulling off the shell, he observed the hard-boiled egg. Finally, the father asked the son to sip the coffee. The son smiled as he smelled its rich aroma, and then asked, "What's your point?"
His father explained that each of these objects had faced the same adversity -- boiling water -- but each reacted differently. The carrot went in strong, hard and unrelenting. However, after being subjected to the boiling water, it softened and became weak. The egg had been fragile. Its thin outer shell had protected its liquid interior. But, after sitting through the boiling water, its inside became hardened. The ground coffee beans were unique, however. After they were in the boiling water they had changed the water.
"Which are you?" he asked his son. "When adversity knocks on your door, how do you respond? Are you a carrot, an egg, or a coffee bean?"
Which am I?
Am I the carrot that seems strong, but with pain and adversity, do I wilt and become soft and lose my strength?
Am I the egg that starts with a malleable heart, but changes with the heat? Did I have a fluid spirit, but after a death, a breakup, a financial hardship, or some other trial have I become hardened and stiff? Does my shell look the same, but on the inside am I bitter and tough with a stiff spirit and a hardened heart?
Or am I the coffee bean? The bean actually changes the hot water, the very circumstance that brings the pain. When the water gets hot, it releases the fragrance and flavor.
If you're like the bean, when things are at their worst, you get better and change the situation around you. When the hours are the darkest and trials are their greatest, do you elevate to another level? How do you handle adversity?"
-Author Unknown
In His Service, Frank
I have read it before and have always been touched by the wisdom in this story. If anyone knows who the author is, would you post it at the bottom in the comments section.
Thanks!! Agape! Kathi
CHOOSE YOUR PATH...
"A young man went to his father and told him about his life and how things were so hard for him. He didn't know how he was going to make it and wanted to give up. He was tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed as one problem was solved, a new one arose.
His father took him to the kitchen. He filled three pots with water. In the first, he placed carrots, in the second he placed eggs, and in the last he placed ground coffee beans. He let them sit and boil without saying a word. In about twenty minutes he turned off the burners. He fished the carrots out and placed them in a bowl. He pulled the eggs out and placed them in a bowl. Then he ladled the coffee out and placed it in a bowl. Turning to his son, he asked, "Tell me, what do you see?"
"Carrots, eggs, and coffee," came the reply. He brought him closer and asked him to feel the carrots. He did and noted that they had gotten soft. The father then asked him to take an egg and break it. After pulling off the shell, he observed the hard-boiled egg. Finally, the father asked the son to sip the coffee. The son smiled as he smelled its rich aroma, and then asked, "What's your point?"
His father explained that each of these objects had faced the same adversity -- boiling water -- but each reacted differently. The carrot went in strong, hard and unrelenting. However, after being subjected to the boiling water, it softened and became weak. The egg had been fragile. Its thin outer shell had protected its liquid interior. But, after sitting through the boiling water, its inside became hardened. The ground coffee beans were unique, however. After they were in the boiling water they had changed the water.
"Which are you?" he asked his son. "When adversity knocks on your door, how do you respond? Are you a carrot, an egg, or a coffee bean?"
Which am I?
Am I the carrot that seems strong, but with pain and adversity, do I wilt and become soft and lose my strength?
Am I the egg that starts with a malleable heart, but changes with the heat? Did I have a fluid spirit, but after a death, a breakup, a financial hardship, or some other trial have I become hardened and stiff? Does my shell look the same, but on the inside am I bitter and tough with a stiff spirit and a hardened heart?
Or am I the coffee bean? The bean actually changes the hot water, the very circumstance that brings the pain. When the water gets hot, it releases the fragrance and flavor.
If you're like the bean, when things are at their worst, you get better and change the situation around you. When the hours are the darkest and trials are their greatest, do you elevate to another level? How do you handle adversity?"
-Author Unknown
In His Service, Frank
Friday, December 09, 2005
From Atheist to Anglican Convert ~ CS Lewis, Author of Narnia
From Atheist To Anglican Convert, that was the philosophical and theological background of C.S. Lewis the author of The Chronicles of Narnia, A Grief Observed, and Mere Christianity.
"An atheist in his youth, Lewis, a professor at Oxford, became an Anglican convert as he grew older. Aside from his Narnia books, he is best known for such spiritual works as "A Grief Observed," in which he reflects on God and life following the death of his wife, Joy Gresham, from cancer, and "Mere Christianity," in which he uses logical arguments to make a case for orthodox Christianity." James Prichard ~ AP Business Writer
C.S. Lewis Books are available online through www.agapecove.spreadtheword.com
Open 24/7 and offering 25 % or more savings every day. Some come to buy 1 book and end up buying an entire bookstore! It is fun to own your own online bookstore!
"An atheist in his youth, Lewis, a professor at Oxford, became an Anglican convert as he grew older. Aside from his Narnia books, he is best known for such spiritual works as "A Grief Observed," in which he reflects on God and life following the death of his wife, Joy Gresham, from cancer, and "Mere Christianity," in which he uses logical arguments to make a case for orthodox Christianity." James Prichard ~ AP Business Writer
C.S. Lewis Books are available online through www.agapecove.spreadtheword.com
Open 24/7 and offering 25 % or more savings every day. Some come to buy 1 book and end up buying an entire bookstore! It is fun to own your own online bookstore!
Chronicles of Narnia ~ How The Magic Came To Life
Are you wondering how the magic of Narnia came to life?
Find Chronicles of Narnia books at Agape Cove ~ An online Christian bookstore.
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Find out how the magic of Narnia first came to life!
From the publisher: "Journeys to the end of the world, fantastic creatures, and epic battles between good and evil -- what more could any reader ask for in one book? The book that has it all is the lion, the witch and the wardrobe, written in 1949 by C. S. Lewis. But Lewis did not stop there. Six more books followed, and together they became known as The Chronicles of Narnia."
"For the past fifty years, The Chronicles of Narnia have transcended the fantasy genre to become part of the canon of classic literature. Each of the seven books is a masterpiece, drawing the reader into a world where magic meets reality, and the result is a fictional world whose scope has fascinated generations.This edition presents all seven books -- unabridged -- in one impressive volume. The books are presented here according to Lewis's preferred order, each chapter graced with an illustration by the original artist, Pauline Baynes. This edition also contains C. S. Lewis's essay "On Three Ways of Writing for Children," in which he explains precisely how the magic of Narnia and the realm of fantasy appeal not only to children but to discerning readers of all ages. Deceptively simple and direct, "The Chronicles of Narnia continue to captivate fans with adventures, characters, and truths that speak to all readers, even fifty years after the books were first published. "
Other Featured Chronicles of Narnia Books:
http://store.spreadtheword.com/product.php?productid=47171&cat=0&page=1
Find Chronicles of Narnia books at Agape Cove ~ An online Christian bookstore.
To Visit the store: http://agapecove.spreadtheword.com
Agape Cove offers readers a 40% discount on this featured book!http://store.spreadtheword.com/product.php?productid=4432&cat=0&page=1
Find out how the magic of Narnia first came to life!
From the publisher: "Journeys to the end of the world, fantastic creatures, and epic battles between good and evil -- what more could any reader ask for in one book? The book that has it all is the lion, the witch and the wardrobe, written in 1949 by C. S. Lewis. But Lewis did not stop there. Six more books followed, and together they became known as The Chronicles of Narnia."
"For the past fifty years, The Chronicles of Narnia have transcended the fantasy genre to become part of the canon of classic literature. Each of the seven books is a masterpiece, drawing the reader into a world where magic meets reality, and the result is a fictional world whose scope has fascinated generations.This edition presents all seven books -- unabridged -- in one impressive volume. The books are presented here according to Lewis's preferred order, each chapter graced with an illustration by the original artist, Pauline Baynes. This edition also contains C. S. Lewis's essay "On Three Ways of Writing for Children," in which he explains precisely how the magic of Narnia and the realm of fantasy appeal not only to children but to discerning readers of all ages. Deceptively simple and direct, "The Chronicles of Narnia continue to captivate fans with adventures, characters, and truths that speak to all readers, even fifty years after the books were first published. "
Other Featured Chronicles of Narnia Books:
http://store.spreadtheword.com/product.php?productid=47171&cat=0&page=1
Decision Making Skills 101
How To Make Rightside Up Decisions In An Upside Down World
When you left home to go off to college or out into the world were you equipped with a "tool box for making good decisions? " What skills were part of that tool box? Has your tool box served you well in your life and enabled you to make good, sound decisions or have you made poor decisions in life because you lacked knowledge and skills about how to make good choices?
Are you teaching your children good decision making skills? Are you equipping your offspring with a decision making tool kit that will help them throughout their life? Most every parent wants to provide their children with the best possible life tools. But what happens when parents don't have time to do that? What happens when the parents might not even have the knowledge and skills themselves to teach their children good decision making techniques? In a world that is frequently so upside down, like a circus of dysfunction, and people are making important choices that have all the stability as a walk on a tightrope and the tumbling consequences of a roller coaster ride through Hell, one might be wise to pause and consider...
What are good decision making skills?
To find answers that I knew I could trust, I turned to the Bible as the ultimate resource. I invite you to do the same.
copyright (c) Kathi Dameron December 9, 2005
When you left home to go off to college or out into the world were you equipped with a "tool box for making good decisions? " What skills were part of that tool box? Has your tool box served you well in your life and enabled you to make good, sound decisions or have you made poor decisions in life because you lacked knowledge and skills about how to make good choices?
Are you teaching your children good decision making skills? Are you equipping your offspring with a decision making tool kit that will help them throughout their life? Most every parent wants to provide their children with the best possible life tools. But what happens when parents don't have time to do that? What happens when the parents might not even have the knowledge and skills themselves to teach their children good decision making techniques? In a world that is frequently so upside down, like a circus of dysfunction, and people are making important choices that have all the stability as a walk on a tightrope and the tumbling consequences of a roller coaster ride through Hell, one might be wise to pause and consider...
What are good decision making skills?
To find answers that I knew I could trust, I turned to the Bible as the ultimate resource. I invite you to do the same.
copyright (c) Kathi Dameron December 9, 2005
Tuesday, December 06, 2005
Bruna Bianco In The Rain Forest
Scantily clad in a thong bikini, lost and thirsting under a canopied rain forest, Bruna follows the splashing sounds she hears in the distance. As she draws nearer her eyes focus on a well, a fountain, and a spectacular waterfall. A voice that sounds like rushing water welcomes her and offers Bruna a drink. This drink is unlike any drink she has ever tasted before. It is a drink that Bruna will discover is the elixir of miracles.
It is here in this magical place with the voice that speaks words of refreshing wisdom and love that Bruna will find a rich and exotic garden that will satisfy her soul on the deepest and most profound levels.
It will change her life!
Have you ever felt like Bruna- lost and thirsting , yet unable to quench your thirst in a deeply satisfying way? Did you know that the ultimate thirst quencher is nearer than you might even realize? Within the very chamber of your being, is the golden key that will quench your thirst in the most superior and omnipotent way imaginable. It is for you! No matter who you are and what you have done. Maybe you have even lived a life of blatant opposition to the very goodness of God... maybe you have lived the life of an atheist and / or have worshipped man-made Gods that you ultimately discovered to your disappointment were empty, meaningless, and incapable of being able to save you.
Sssshhh.... won't you come now and listen with a spirit of anticipation to the voice whispering in the silence and calling you home? Calling you home to that ever so sacred home within the canopied rain forest of your own heart. It is in that cove of the soul, that you will find AGAPE!
May you embrace the AGAPE that you find and let it wash over you and renew your parched and thirsty spirit.
copyright (c) Kathi Dameron December 2005
It is here in this magical place with the voice that speaks words of refreshing wisdom and love that Bruna will find a rich and exotic garden that will satisfy her soul on the deepest and most profound levels.
It will change her life!
Have you ever felt like Bruna- lost and thirsting , yet unable to quench your thirst in a deeply satisfying way? Did you know that the ultimate thirst quencher is nearer than you might even realize? Within the very chamber of your being, is the golden key that will quench your thirst in the most superior and omnipotent way imaginable. It is for you! No matter who you are and what you have done. Maybe you have even lived a life of blatant opposition to the very goodness of God... maybe you have lived the life of an atheist and / or have worshipped man-made Gods that you ultimately discovered to your disappointment were empty, meaningless, and incapable of being able to save you.
Sssshhh.... won't you come now and listen with a spirit of anticipation to the voice whispering in the silence and calling you home? Calling you home to that ever so sacred home within the canopied rain forest of your own heart. It is in that cove of the soul, that you will find AGAPE!
May you embrace the AGAPE that you find and let it wash over you and renew your parched and thirsty spirit.
copyright (c) Kathi Dameron December 2005
Bruna Bianco Discovers A Hidden Spring
Parched and thirsty, Bruna Bianco has discovered a hidden spring where miracles happen.
What miracles did Bruna see and why are tears flowing down her beautiful face?
What miracles did Bruna see and why are tears flowing down her beautiful face?
Interview With Bruna Bianco
The transcript of the Bruna Bianco interview with Agape Cove Living is scheduled to be posted soon. More details to be released as they become available.
Bruna Bianco Visits Agape Cove Living
Bruna Bianco visits Agape Cove Living looking for answers. What kind of answers was Bruna Bianco looking for and what answers did Bruna Bianco find at Agape Cove Living? Were they answers that could make a difference? Were they answers that could point Bruna Bianco in the right direction?
Monday, December 05, 2005
Living A Joyful Life In A Joyless Economy
Ten Secrets To Living A Joyful Life In A Joyless Economy
How do you find joy in a lopsided economy with massive disparity between the growth of corporate profits and the bottom line wages and salaries of the individual? What do you think when you listen to the words of President George Bush declare positive messages about the state of the economy or you read the words of economists like Paul Krugman, who paint pictures of a lopsided economic recovery that favors big corporation?
1. Don't worry about the state of the economy. Invest some money in something of value that will grow over a period of time. For example, I have invested a small amount of money in a home based business with an organization that has a mission and vision that is compatible with my personal values. It is an asset that I know will continue to grow and supply me with an income for the rest of my life. There is great joy for me in knowing that no matter what happens in the economy or the job market, my home based business is always going to be there for me. It provides me with a built in part time, full time, or supplemental income. The wonderful thing is I love growing this business and I can do it on my own schedule and on my own terms.
2. Get connected with your spiritual power supply. During periods of economic downturn, maybe you will find that the career or job you had invested your recent years in wasn't even really satisfying you on a deep level. By connecting with your creator, you might just realize there are some other routes you want to go at this juncture.
3. Spend time with the people you love.Think of all the things you can do that won't cost any money. Make a list!
4. Spend time doing the things you love. In a revved up economy you were probably too busy to enjoy the simple pleasures of life. Now if you have time go do those things that float your boat!
5. Get creative and color outside the lines. Think outside the box! Have fun!
6. Go to the public library and check out an armful of books on subjects that appeal to you. Jumpstart your passions!
7. Take a class, the internet and your local community offers a number of free classes.
8. Make a list of all the things you want to do before you die and start doing them!
9. Volunteer!
10. Plant a garden, grow your own vegetables, get back to a simpler way of life!
A joyless economy - no way! It is all in your attitude. Perhaps it is a big mistake to link your joy to the state of the economy, because no matter how much or how little economic resources you have; you will never be truly happy. If money makes you happy, you will always want more, there will always be a greater gap to satisfy. On the day that you are dying, do you think you will be saying, "If I only made more money." The truth is a downward turn in the economy could actually provide a heavenward turn in the quality of joy in your life. For there is great joy in the simple things of life. There is great joy in spending quality time with the people we love. There is great joy in spending quality time in the pursuits we love. There is great joy in connecting with the true source of all joy and putting that relationship above all others. For that is the relationship that holds the key to the quality and abundance of joy in a person's life.
copyright (c) Kathi Dameron December 5, 2005
How do you find joy in a lopsided economy with massive disparity between the growth of corporate profits and the bottom line wages and salaries of the individual? What do you think when you listen to the words of President George Bush declare positive messages about the state of the economy or you read the words of economists like Paul Krugman, who paint pictures of a lopsided economic recovery that favors big corporation?
1. Don't worry about the state of the economy. Invest some money in something of value that will grow over a period of time. For example, I have invested a small amount of money in a home based business with an organization that has a mission and vision that is compatible with my personal values. It is an asset that I know will continue to grow and supply me with an income for the rest of my life. There is great joy for me in knowing that no matter what happens in the economy or the job market, my home based business is always going to be there for me. It provides me with a built in part time, full time, or supplemental income. The wonderful thing is I love growing this business and I can do it on my own schedule and on my own terms.
2. Get connected with your spiritual power supply. During periods of economic downturn, maybe you will find that the career or job you had invested your recent years in wasn't even really satisfying you on a deep level. By connecting with your creator, you might just realize there are some other routes you want to go at this juncture.
3. Spend time with the people you love.Think of all the things you can do that won't cost any money. Make a list!
4. Spend time doing the things you love. In a revved up economy you were probably too busy to enjoy the simple pleasures of life. Now if you have time go do those things that float your boat!
5. Get creative and color outside the lines. Think outside the box! Have fun!
6. Go to the public library and check out an armful of books on subjects that appeal to you. Jumpstart your passions!
7. Take a class, the internet and your local community offers a number of free classes.
8. Make a list of all the things you want to do before you die and start doing them!
9. Volunteer!
10. Plant a garden, grow your own vegetables, get back to a simpler way of life!
A joyless economy - no way! It is all in your attitude. Perhaps it is a big mistake to link your joy to the state of the economy, because no matter how much or how little economic resources you have; you will never be truly happy. If money makes you happy, you will always want more, there will always be a greater gap to satisfy. On the day that you are dying, do you think you will be saying, "If I only made more money." The truth is a downward turn in the economy could actually provide a heavenward turn in the quality of joy in your life. For there is great joy in the simple things of life. There is great joy in spending quality time with the people we love. There is great joy in spending quality time in the pursuits we love. There is great joy in connecting with the true source of all joy and putting that relationship above all others. For that is the relationship that holds the key to the quality and abundance of joy in a person's life.
copyright (c) Kathi Dameron December 5, 2005
Saturday, December 03, 2005
Optimizing Magnificence
How can we optimize the magnificence within our beings? If the Holy Spirit is living within us... how should we optimize HIS presence for the highest good? That was a question I pondered as I read, studied, and meditated on Day 3 of the Miracle Master Mind Request, a 31 Day Adventure from Mary Robinson Reynolds. If you would like to know more about this unique adventure into
Miracle Mastermind Requests you can find a link, insights, and other thoughts on my Team Agape Cove blog.
Basically, here is my interpretation of today's lesson:
By using Jesus' secret formula, we too can optimize magnificence within our beings for the highest good.
1. Jesus always gave thanks first.
2. Jesus accepted and expected the highest good.
An easy formula for us could be something like this:
1. Lord, I give thanks for ____________________________________________
2. Lord, I request that ______________________________________________
Then lift your thanks and request upward by boldly accepting and expecting the highest good,
always recognizing that the highest good is God's will and not necessarily our will.
I encourage you to check out Mary's Miracle Mastermind Requests and ask the Lord to optimize the Holy Spirit within you for the highest good. Agape! Kathi
copyright (c) Kathi Dameron December 3, 2005
Miracle Mastermind Requests you can find a link, insights, and other thoughts on my Team Agape Cove blog.
Basically, here is my interpretation of today's lesson:
By using Jesus' secret formula, we too can optimize magnificence within our beings for the highest good.
1. Jesus always gave thanks first.
2. Jesus accepted and expected the highest good.
An easy formula for us could be something like this:
1. Lord, I give thanks for ____________________________________________
2. Lord, I request that ______________________________________________
Then lift your thanks and request upward by boldly accepting and expecting the highest good,
always recognizing that the highest good is God's will and not necessarily our will.
I encourage you to check out Mary's Miracle Mastermind Requests and ask the Lord to optimize the Holy Spirit within you for the highest good. Agape! Kathi
copyright (c) Kathi Dameron December 3, 2005
Friday, December 02, 2005
Blogging For Jesus
Blogging seems to be turning into a full time occupation for me these days! Go figure!
It is a blessing to have a place to deposit treasures from my heart in hopes that somewhere, someplace ~ something I have been led to post might touch someone else's life in a positive way.
The reason I have not posted as much in recent days on Agape Cove Living is because I now have 11 different blogs! So please check some of them out and let me know what you think!
You can connect to any of my blogs by clicking on my profile in the small light green box to the right. When you click on the profile it will open a new page that provides a directory type list of all the blogs I'm writing.
Today I started a new blog for brides and grooms to encourage them to invite God to their wedding. It is titled How To Plan & Create A Beautiful Wedding Reception Celebration.
Team Agape Cove is one of the blogs I have spent a good bit of time on lately. It is a blog I'm creating for all my new friends in Team Agape Cove and hopefully will be full of inspiration and resources to help us to soar to exciting new places in 2006.Such fun!!
I love blogging. Hopefully someone one day will read them and find an answer to a question or at least some food for thought. :) Agape! Kathi Dameron
It is a blessing to have a place to deposit treasures from my heart in hopes that somewhere, someplace ~ something I have been led to post might touch someone else's life in a positive way.
The reason I have not posted as much in recent days on Agape Cove Living is because I now have 11 different blogs! So please check some of them out and let me know what you think!
You can connect to any of my blogs by clicking on my profile in the small light green box to the right. When you click on the profile it will open a new page that provides a directory type list of all the blogs I'm writing.
Today I started a new blog for brides and grooms to encourage them to invite God to their wedding. It is titled How To Plan & Create A Beautiful Wedding Reception Celebration.
Team Agape Cove is one of the blogs I have spent a good bit of time on lately. It is a blog I'm creating for all my new friends in Team Agape Cove and hopefully will be full of inspiration and resources to help us to soar to exciting new places in 2006.Such fun!!
I love blogging. Hopefully someone one day will read them and find an answer to a question or at least some food for thought. :) Agape! Kathi Dameron
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