After God

Eilene and Morgan

  Acts 17:28-29New International Version (NIV)
²⁸ ‘For in him we live and move and have our being.’^[a] As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are his offspring.’<sup>[b]

29</sup> “Therefore since we are God’s offspring, we should not think that the divine being is like gold or silver or stone—an image made by human design and skill.
After God what is next?  Family.  We develop our basic  social skills from our families as children. In my home we were expected to go to school ,attend church on Sunday and sing in the choir and perform community service.   I learned to care, give and respect from my Parents.   My mom was always helping someone. When  my grandparents lived with us we took care of each other.  As a teenager while my dad was ill we took care of him at home  until he passed away.  That is what family's do.

  I am speaking on this subject because this week is about family and  how we interact with each other can impact our children's academic and social development.  The Daniels family was not perfect some dysfunctional.  But  most of us are very spiritual.  That's why today we know how to care and check on each other. I mention care.. Clothing and feeding your children is not enough in our society today.  

As a random act of kindness make this Labor Day weekend a Labor of love. Check on what is your family thinking.  Be a Blessing give a Blessing! 

Peace

1 Samuel 25:6
⁶ Say to him: ‘Long life to you! Good health to you and your household! And good health to all that is yours! 



 All troubled neighborhoods in America should  try it.  Our society has been focus on living the American dream

of getting ahead in life . Many people have lost site of their purpose in life. It is  important to pass core values onto the next generation.
Values like careing,honesty,love,peace and God begin at home.

As a random act of kindness make sure peace is in your heart and home. Be a Blessing give a Blessing of Peace.

Rebuild

Rev. Al Sharpton

2 Samuel 8:15New International Version (NIV)

David’s Officials

¹⁵ David reigned over all Israel, doing what was just and right for all his people.

Michael Brown's funeral is a reminder that change must take place from within.  Rev.Al Sharpton stated that we need  to seek change and justice from the Federal level on how to police our streets in America .  Sharpton also commented  we have work to do also in our homes and communities

  We need to start in our homes to stop young people from killing each other.  The numbers are high on police officers killing our youth but the rate of teens killing each other is the worst. As a parent if  you don't know what to say to your child purchase a bible  and read Exodus 20: the 10 commandments.underline thou shall not kill. You would not believe how many parent's have not share this info with their kids. Some parents think they kids should know better or learn at school or figure it out.  As a parent if you think like that you need to check yourself about about your purpose as a parent.

As a random act of kindness of kindness check yourself and assist a young person about the purpose of life.  Be a Blessing give a Blessing.

Drive

Philippians 3:8New International Version (NIV)

⁸ What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ

Kylie's fight with cancer pushed her to invent a life-changing device.

Kylie Simonds

Kylie Simonds, from Naugatuck, Connecticut, understands what the struggle with cancer entails. The 11-year-old says she remembers struggling to walk around with IV poles, after she was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma -- a connective tissue cancer -- three years ago, according to WTNH. That's why she invented a pediatric IV backpack: a wearable, portable IV machine for kids receiving chemotherapy or transfusions. The bag even comes in colorful designs.

As parents we underestimate our children full potential.  As a random act of kindness help a child navigate their dream.  Be a Blessing give a Blessing.

Help

    Genesis 2:18New International Version (NIV)  

¹⁸ The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.

Research proves that caring volunteers working with students of all ages, have the power to help kids boost academic achievement and put young people on track for a bright future. That’s why United Way launched this historic new effort to recruit one million new volunteer readers, tutors and mentors. Learn more about volunteer opportunities and find out how you can get involved by helping kids read, tutoring students, or mentoring. Learn More.


As a child I always volunteered with my mom at our church St. Paul we attended weekly. My mother called it giving back. When I moved to Atlanta my mother also told me to join a faith based church. I did.  As an adult I have volunteered for March of Dime  ,United Way, Young Democrats of Georgia, Andrew Young mayoral race and Barack Obama .  The point is in order to make a change we must be involved in our communities.

As a random act of kindness give money or time in your community .  What ever we give it appreciated and needed.  Like God said in Genesis 2:18 we are predestine to be helpers.   Be a Blessing give a Blessing.

Support

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Revelation 6:2New International Version (NIV)

² I looked, and there before me was a white horse! Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest.
Win or lose, youngsters from Chicago will leave a lasting impression on the Little League World Series.
The Jackie Robinson West team is comprised of all African-American players. On Thursday, their league will make its first appearance in 31 years in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania - the latest indicator that baseball is making small strides in an effort to lure young African-Americans back to the game.  If you would like to know their future games. http://www.sbnation.com/2014/8/14/5990727/2014-little-league-world-series-bracket-format-schedule

As parents this is how you do it. Encouraging your child to be a team player in any activity or sport is important. Parents and Grandparents are willing to put in the time for this Chicago Team. As parents we must put in the time to build character.  You pay now or later but you will pay. The outcome could be a superstar or convict, you do the math.

Go Jackie Robinson West! You got the power.


As a random act of kindness support a young person with donations for the team or transportation to
practice.  Be a Blessing give a Blessing!

Dare to Dream

Psalm 126

A song of ascents.

¹ When the Lord restored the fortunes of^[a] Zion,
    we were like those who dreamed.^[b]

 
Jasmine Lawrence was 11 years old when a bad relaxing perm caused her hair to fall out. "It was embarrassing, it was traumatic, it was totally shocking to me," Jasmine told "The Oprah Show" back in 2007. "It got to the point where I only had hair on the top of my head. So, I was braiding it down to cover up this area where I had no hair."
From then, she vowed to never use harsh chemicals on her hair again. Jasmine researched how to create her own all-natural hair products and it wasn't long before the teen named herself CEO and founder of EDEN BodyWorks, her own product line


Today, Jasmine is 23 years old. "Oprah: Where Are They Now?" caught up with her recently to find out how she and her company have been doing since first appearing on "The Oprah Show.
The company is reportedly worth 2 million dollars, but Jasmine says the money hasn't changed much in terms of her lifestyle. "I don't live as if I was a millionaire," she says with a laugh. "I have a normal phone. I drive a car that's from 2008 that I'm still making payments on, I'm paying my own college tuition -- just normal things so I can have the regular experiences of life."

As a random act of kindness encourage and guide a child  live their positive dream.  Be a Blessing give a Blessing.