Dreams

Maya Angelou

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Dare to dream where you are going in life.

Psalm 126:1

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A Joyful Return to Zion

A Song of Ascents. ,

126 When the Lord brought back the captivity of Zion,
We were like those who dream

Still I Rise

Maya Angelou, 1928 - 2014  

                                         

Just like moons and like suns,
With the certainty of tides,
Just like hopes springing high,
Still I’ll rise.

Did you want to see me broken?
Bowed head and lowered eyes?
Shoulders falling down like teardrops,
Weakened by my soulful cries?

Does my haughtiness offend you?
Don’t you take it awful hard
‘Cause I laugh like I’ve got gold mines
Diggin’ in my own backyard.

You may shoot me with your words,
You may cut me with your eyes,
You may kill me with your hatefulness,
But still, like air, I’ll rise.

Does my sexiness upset you?
Does it come as a surprise
That I dance like I’ve got diamonds
At the meeting of my thighs?

Out of the huts of history’s shame
I rise
Up from a past that’s rooted in pain
I rise
I’m a black ocean, leaping and wide,
Welling and swelling I bear in the tide.

Leaving behind nights of terror and fear
I rise
Into a daybreak that’s wondrously clear
I rise
Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave,
I am the dream and the hope of the slave.
I rise
I rise
I rise.

From And Still I Rise by Maya Angelou. Copyright © 1978

You may write me down in history
With your bitter, twisted lies,
You may trod me in the very dirt
But still, like dust, I’ll rise.

As always be Blessed and give a Blessing.  

Angel

Hearing the voice of Maya Angelou is like listening to good gospel music. It is so Angelic. Yes Dr. Maya Angelou had a purpose in life and many stories to tell. Lucky for us her information is documented in her books,plays and poems. Today we should celebrate the life of Maya Angelou.

Exodus 23:20

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The Angel and the Promises

²⁰ “Behold, I send an Angel before you to keep you in the way and to bring you into the place which I have prepared. 

           Phenomenal Women:




Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.
I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size
But when I start to tell them,
They think I'm telling lies.
I say,
It's in the reach of my arms
The span of my hips,
The stride of my step,
The curl of my lips.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me
                   Maya Angelou

I learned from my mother everybody in your life is not suppose to be in your life.  Some people are suppose to pass thru. Life changes and people change that is to be expected. When you have challenges to address pick up the Bible or a book from
Maya Angelou collection.
Yes Maya Angelou is a Phenomenal Woman.  Today as a random act of kindness let a young women know no matter  the odds , she is Phenomenal. Be a Blessing give a Blessing.

Giving

Yes God request 10% of our earning to be donate as a tithe. He also ask us to spare a little of our time to help others.

Matthew 5:42-44

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⁴² Give to him who asks you, and from him who wants to borrow from you do not turn away.

Love Your Enemies

⁴³ “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor^[a] and hate your enemy.’ ⁴⁴ But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you,

Goodwill Industries make a difference

Today our society sensationalize being a hoarder. Their is a TV show called Hoarders. By giving to organizations like Goodwill
you can help create jobs or help someone that needs clothing for a new Career. Maybe even used furniture for a new apartment.
I mention to my cousin Carolyn I was going to slow down. I realize I can't. Just Sunday I was doing my community service at Hope assistant living facility. So I will continue my support for the needy not the greedy. As a random act of kindness clean house and give.  Be a Blessing give a Blessing.

Mental Illiness

Community mourns victims of killing spree

California community mourns victims of killing spree

It is amazing how the National Rifle Association has no comment about the right to bear arms when it comes to the mentally ill.  May is Mental Illness awareness month.

Psalm 73:21-24

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²¹ Thus my heart was grieved,
And I was vexed in my mind.
²² I was so foolish and ignorant;
I was like a beast before You.
²³ Nevertheless I am continually with You;
You hold me by my right hand.
²⁴ You will guide me with Your counsel,
And afterward receive me to glory  

• Here in Georgia our Governor Deal sign a bill that would allow anyone to display a gun at church ,parks,restaurants really anywhere. Again we all need think about who we elect to public office. As a random act of kindness if you have a love one that is mentally ill check on their safety. Be a Blessing give a Blessing not a gun.
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Memorial Day

Christ driving money lenders from temple

This is the day we acknowledge all of our fallen solders that have helped in
protecting our lives.

Deuteronomy 20:1-4

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Principles Governing Warfare

20 “When you go out to battle against your enemies, and see horses and chariots and people more numerous than you, do not be afraid of them; for the Lord your God is with you, who brought you up from the land of Egypt. ⁴ for the Lord your God is He who goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.

Today let us also pray for mothers that have lost a child due to abduction,bad choices,drugs,gangs,violence and war. From the streets of Atlanta,Chicago and the classrooms of Nigeria. A women's work is never done.  Today as a random act of kindness let a young person know
their battle belongs to God.  Be a Blessing give a Blessing.

Congratulations!

Psalm 139:1-6

God’s Perfect Knowledge of Man

For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.

 139 O Lord, You have searched me and known me.

² You know my sitting down and my rising up;
You understand my thought afar off.
³ You comprehend my path and my lying down,
And are acquainted with all my ways.
⁴ For there is not a word on my tongue,
But behold, O Lord, You know it altogether.
⁵ You have hedged me behind and before,
And laid Your hand upon me.
⁶ Such knowledge is too wonderful for me;

It is high, I cannot attain it    
                                                                                                      
                                             

To all Graduates just remember you are never alone in your journey thru life. As a random act of kindness show spiritual support to any young person that needs some guidance. Be a Blessing and give a Blessing!

Congratulations to all of our Graduates from kindergarten thru College. This is a major milestone in your life.

Anger Management

We learn how to treat each other as we grow up with our family. This is very important. We learn to care,love ,respect and share. Love begins at home

April and Michael Jace

Psalm 37:7-9

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⁷ Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him;
Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way,
Because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass.
⁸ Cease from anger, and forsake wrath;
Do not fret—it only causes harm.

⁹ For evildoers shall be cut off;
But those who wait on the Lord,
They shall inherit the earth.

Walk away when the going gets tough. This week the Jace family represented many people around the world that need to learn how to walk away and rest in the Lord. As a random act of kindness let someone know that peace lies within and to trust in God. Be a Blessing give a Blessing.

Prosperity

Mommy Said

God intent is for all to prosper. Prosperity begins within you. Your thoughts and heart.

Psalm 1:1-3

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BOOK ONE: Psalms 1—41

The Way of the Righteous and the End of the Ungodly

1 Blessed is the man
Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly,
    Nor stands in the path of sinners,
    Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;
² But his delight is in the law of the Lord,
    And in His law he meditates day and night.
³ He shall be like a tree
    Planted by the rivers of water,
    That brings forth its fruit in its season,
    Whose leaf also shall not wither;
And whatever he does shall prosper.

This is a powerful message to give as a Mom.  As a random act of kindness pass this message on to someone that needs direction. Be a Blessing give a Blessing.

Knowledge

Knowledge is power. Jesus purpose filled life was to start the Christian Church. He gathered 12 disciples and educated them with the knowledge of God.

Genesis 2:9

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George Hayes ,Thurgood Marshall James Nabrit

⁹ And out of the ground the Lord God made every tree grow that is pleasant to the sight and good for food. The tree of life was also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.

Today we are  celebrating 60th Anniversary Brown vs Bd of Education.
WHAT IS BROWN V. BOARD OF EDUCATION?
Brown v. Board of Education is a landmark case brought before the Supreme Court by the NAACP's legal arm to challenge segregation in public schools. It began after several black families in Topeka, Kansas, were turned down when they tried to enroll their children in white schools near their homes. It was named for Oliver Brown, whose daughter Linda was barred from a white elementary school. The lawsuit was joined with cases from Delaware, South Carolina, Virginia and the District of Columbia

Today I find it amazing how many parents do not inform their kids about the power of knowledge. If you ask teachers they would say their are to many kids that come to school with no discipline, unprepared and no value of education. As a random act of kindness share with a child the value of knowledge and how it can affect the quality of their life.  Be a Blessing give a Blessing.

Political Correctness



My Daughter Morgan made a statement recently that our society is driven to be politically correct.
She feels some of us are being ridicule for our own personal views. I agree.

Psalm 36:9-10

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⁹ For with You is the fountain of life;
In Your light we see light.

¹⁰ Oh, continue Your loving kindness to those who know You,
And Your righteousness to the upright in heart.

 I also feel we have a spiritual correctness we should be able to display. When you live and walk God's purpose for you. Your light will shine and no one will challenge you. When a man loves a women that is a beautiful thing.That is why God created Adam and Eve. Today as a random act of kindness acknowledge and give positive support between a man and women. Be Bless and give a Blessing to Straight Pride. It's still in style!

Faith

Christ Praying

Before I stated Belief is Faith in action. It is so important to keep  Faith as a primary thought in your mind.  Don't be willy nilly about your God centered thoughts.

Mark 11:22-23

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²² So Jesus answered and said to them, “Have faith in God. ²³ For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says.

The best time to check your thoughts is when you awake each morning , thank and Pray to God. Today as you perform a random act of kindness share with someone how Faith brought you to this point in your  life. Be a Blessing give a Blessing!
 

Recipe of Life

Like baking a cake you don't put anything in the mixing bowl.
We live in a micro wave society where we tend
to short cut on a lot of things in life. Each one of us should take a look at 1 commandment for the next 10 days and share it with your family. This is one recipe you do not want to leave out any of the ingredients. Top it off with God and let it bake for the rest of your life.
If we had more of this conversation in our homes we could prevent a lot of this.

Demetrius Maxwell Records show Demetrius Blackwell, charged Saturday with attempted murder of 25-year-old officer Brian Moore, has had other cop run-ins.

The 6 commandment Thou shalt not kill, should be taught to all children by their parents. I see more women that care more about their weave than what their child is thinking.  Today as a random act of kindness share a commandment with someone in need. Be a Blessing give a Blessing.

Believe

Jesus Christ Praying

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If you have a praying Mother or relative you can grasp this idea of prayer. As a child I remember kneeling at the side of my bed saying "now I lay me down to sleep I pray the Lord my soul to keep".  For me this is where my parents layed my Prayer foundation.When you pray just ask and move on. Then Believe your prayer has been answered. Many people don't know how to pray or the power of prayer.

Matthew 21:21-22

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²¹ So Jesus answered and said to them, “Assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only do what was done to the fig tree, but also if you say to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ it will be done. ²² And whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive

Belief is Faith in action. You can move a mountain. Your thoughts control your life. As a random act of kindness share with someone Matthew 21:21-22 and show them how to Pray. In many homes Mothers usually are the leaders  in Prayer and fellowship. Be a Blessing give a Blessing.

Warrior

In the Bible fought is from the fight. Today sometimes we can be our own worst enemy.



Christ Carrying the Cross

Psalm 109:1-3

New King James Version (NKJV)

Plea for Judgment of False Accusers

To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.

109 Do not keep silent,
O God of my praise!
² For the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of the deceitful
Have opened against me;
They have spoken against me with a lying tongue.
³ They have also surrounded me with words of hatred,
And fought against me without a cause. 



First Lady Michelle Obama

Today in our society we have so many fights minorities ,gays,poor,rich and politics.  Remember the battle is not yours it's God's. That battle was won by Jesus Christ on the Cross.

Everyday the first lady address many social battles in our society. At home family is first.  Being a good loving and progressive mom is very important. We can all see the spirit of God is working in the White House.  What a way to go First Lady!

Today as a random act of kindness let someone know their battle has all ready been won.  Be a Blessing give a Blessing.

  

Adversity

As mothers we are always concern about are childrens well being. Rest assured God has a master plan.

Philippians 4:12-13

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¹² I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. ¹³ I can do all things through Christ^[a] who strengthens me

At six years old, most of us were in the first grade. But Joshua Beckford had the unique opportunity to study at Oxford University.

Joshua

The now home-schooled eight-year-old – who’s too advanced for a standard curriculum – excels in math, foreign languages, history, philosophy, IT, and science, and he is named as one of the smartest kids in the world by a City University professor.

The amazing thing about Joshua is that he is Autistic . Joshua is outstanding. As an adult if you experiencing trials and tribulations or if you know a young person going thru the agony of defeat remember Philippians 4: 13 I can do all things thru Christ that strengthen me. Share that verse as a random act of kindness.  Be a Blessing give a Blessing!

Happy Mothers Day!

Colossians 4:12

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¹² Epaphras, who is one of you, a bondservant of Christ, greets you, always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete^[a] in all the will of God

Mothering is a labor of love. We deserve to celebrate the entire weekend.  Please enjoy no one say's it better than Maxwell.  A woman's work is never done. Be a Blessing. Give a Blessing.

   http://youtu.be/-JYxc5ftEzg

Maxwell

Vision

God sent his only son Jesus Christ here on earth to establish the beginnings of the Christian Church. That was Gods vision.  Jesus new he had a purpose filled life.

Acts 1:8

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⁸ But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me^[a] in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.

With that being said, that marks the death of Jesus and the power of  the Holy Spirit. That is part of the Holy Spirit.

Grace Bush

Grace Bush, 16, received her bachelor's degree in criminal justice from the Florida Atlantic University on Friday - a week before she graduated from high school

I just love Grace Bush she knows she can do all things thru Christ that strengthens her.

At 16 she has a distinct vision of what

 she needs and where she wants to be. That is life with a purpose As a parent or teacher pass Grace's story on to anyone that does not have the will to do. That is a great random act of kindness.

Powerful Women

V Stiviano and Donald Sterling

This is a powerful month for women especially as the role of mother. We love,nurture,care and share.  As a wife we have learned that the man is the head of household (if he has good sense).  As a lover the unspoken rule is to stay in your place.

The Philistines ask Deliah to find Samson's weakness so he could be taken down.

Judges 16:19

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¹⁹ Then she lulled him to sleep on her knees, and called for a man and had him shave off the seven locks of his head. Then she began to torment him,^[a] and his strength left him

 V Stiviano. last week took a powerful stand against racism,  Donald Sterling is one of America's rich's bigots. His thoughts about minorities and women are just wrong. You can't call his thoughts outdated because it has no place in our society. As of today their are no Basketball games Sterling can attend.  But on the other hand Stiviano his personal assistant got game.  She has big game enough to share with women all over the world.  Got to love her.  Thank you for keeping it real. Today as a random act of kindness be encouraging to the weak.  Be a Blessing give a Blessing.

Mental Health

May is Mental Health month. It is a great time for all to ask yourself, what am I thinking. Are you thinking Christ like thoughts or self centered destructive thoughts.

Jesus healing the Blind

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Proverbs 4:21-25

²¹ Do not let them depart from your eyes;
Keep them in the midst of your heart;
²² For they are life to those who find them,
And health to all their flesh.
²³ Keep your heart with all diligence,
For out of it spring the issues of life.
²⁴ Put away from you a deceitful mouth,
And put perverse lips far from you.
²⁵ Let your eyes look straight ahead,
And your eyelids look right before you.

God does not discriminate neither should you. Start within your family, if you know some one that is mentally challenge say a prayer or give a prayer. Checking on their safety is a great random act of kindness. Be Blessed and give a Blessing of encouragement.

https://youtu.be/kW-12AkEAyg?list=PL6K2jRmHfcFCfReC_6xTHrBVr6l7WQiDG

Asking

Merciful Jesus

Communicating with God is easy. Every day have some quiet time for yourself. When you first wake up is great. Whenever we are face with challenges just call on the Lord.

Psalm 2:8

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⁸ Ask of Me, and I will give You
The nations for Your inheritance,
And the ends of the earth for Your possession.

Ask and you shall have,seek the kingdom of God and you will find. 

 Sometimes we make our own life complicated.When the answer is already there. As a random act of kindness less someone know where to find the answer to their problem. It is all in the asking. Be a Blessing give a Blessing!