Marriage Retreat Get Together!!!!
We've talked about it before, and now the time has finally come for F3
(Food, Fun, and Fellowship)
Mark your calendars.
May 9, 2008 @ 7:00 p.m. Kings Church of Christ
You must RSVP! (ya'll know how you hate when the food runs out...)
Make sure you come with your suggestions for the retreat, I hope to have some good news for you!!!
WHY DID I GET MARRIED?
The other evening I watched Tyler Perry's movie. While the characters seemed to be extremely exaggerated, I thought it was very well written. After watching the commentary, I was even more impressed. I have always been told that "anything worth having or doing takes work." Marriage definitely falls into that category. Have you ever asked the question, Why did I get married?"
Our wedding anniversary is Sunday, and I can honestly say it is an interesting journey. Glad to still be on it, and looking forward to the next 50+ years.
I obviously did not know what I was getting into when I said yes, but for the most part I have no regrets. The reason I say for the most part (don't start none won't be none) in hind sight I would have liked to finish my education (school is definitely a lot easier to complete as a single person).
Share your thoughts. Why did you get married? This may help our single folk too.
I don't know how it happened. It all started with coming home Sunday evening after worship. Turned the television on, I will admit mostly due to my children (6, and 9) saying Alicia Keys would be singing in the Super Bowl. There was a few minutes left in the 2nd period. "Mom can you change the channel...please?!!??" Hold on a minute (was really already hooked). To my amazement no Alicia, "No we saw her earlier." OHHH!.
Well, time for bed, Goodnight!!
From the 3rd period on I was HOOKED!!! I screamed, covered my mouth, folded my arms, bounced on the couch. My chest tightened several times, I felt like I was on rollercoaster. I was exhausted by the time the Patriot's coach left the field. Hmm, that was a bit rude.
I was texting back and forth to David (he was watching on a Big Screen) and my sister (she was watching 'Meet the Fockers', go figure).
Then today, Super Tuesday. I actually wasn't feeling very well, and was in my room. I turned on the television to see crowds upon crowds of New Yorkers waiting for their heroes to arrive. Perhaps I might get a glimpse of my husband and son (yes they went!!! History in the making). The newscasters kept commenting on the feel of the crowd and how contagious it was. They were right, even viewing from home, I felt the love and support for the NEW YORK GIANTS-Go Big Blue. Michael Strahan was great, and Eli Manning was very humble. Great job to both of these gentlemen, and all of the players and coaches. I even watched when they were at the Giants' Stadium. Of course now the high of the parade is starting to wear off...maybe when "the boys" come in they'll perk things back up!!
Well whether or not your a Giants fan. I hope you remembered to do your civic duty (if applicable)??!!! Polls close at 9 (NYC).
Women! Don't forget the men either ;)
According to History.com, one of the legends surrounding Valentine was that he was a priest killed for marrying young soldiers (after it was outlawed-it was believed the young unmarried soldiers made better soldiers than married men with families). Another legend was that Valentine fell in love with his jailer's daughter and, before his death, wrote her a love letter signed "From your Valentine"... you see where this is going? By the middle of the eighteenth century (in Great Britain) it was common for friends and lovers alike to exchange hand-written notes, as well as give small tokens. Due to improved technology, by the end of the century, printed cards began to replace hand-written notes. (I'm not mad at technology, but "me thinks somethings shouldn't be contaminated by techno stuff").
I still have letters written to me by David before we were married. It's nice to look at them ... sorry started reminiscing...You can't beat the personal touch. And yes he's a talented song writer and all, but most of his letters he was just putting it out there, no poetry (well, not a lot anyway).
Instead of waiting til the last minute... put some thought into what would bring a smile. (That's all I feel comfortable in asking for). I bet you'd be surprised what just a smile can do for the remainder of the month, maybe even the year, if you're that good.
Whatever You decide to do this Valentine's Day,
Be Grateful for What and Who you Have, and remember the Present is a Gift, Tomorrow is not Guaranteed.
All the Best!
Let me know how it works out?!
Reach Out and Touch Some body's Hand...
I actually woke up this morning with this on my mind.
It's interesting how the slightest touch can be so powerful. It's been said that for a newborn a loving touch has medicinal/nurturing powers. Generally speaking, a soft touch on the shoulder can be comforting to those that are hurting. A loving caress can speak volumes, that mere words could never express. A simple handshake can send a message of welcome, or nice to meet you, or even a promise. This all from "a touch". Have you "touched" someone lately?
3 days/2 nights
Friday and Saturday - Manager's Reception
Saturday and Sunday - FULL Breakfast
Saturday - Plated Dinner
"The power to choose my own response to what happens to me in life and to be proactive rather than reactive: knowing the Holy Spirit gives me the power to change whatever happens to me into a love deposit rather than a love withdrawal, through the law of life and death which is on my tongue!"
Luke 19:12-28
What is true power? Is it your job position? Is it your money? Is it how much you own? Is it your authority? Is true power external, or is it internal? Is it from the outside in, or is it from the inside out? What constitutes real power?
According to Jesus, true power comes from inside of you! It is your right to choose your own response to what happens to you in life. It is your first and last right as a human being. It is your freedom to make a choice! When Jesus was confronted with His death, He exercised new self-power. He chose His own response to how He would die. Pilate said to Jesus, "Don't you realize I have the power either to free you or to crucify you?" Jesus answered, "You would have no power over me, if it were not given to you from above." "No one takes my life from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have power to lay it down and take it up again. This power I received from my Father." In the midst of His crucifixion, Jesus demonstrated new self-power. He used His last human right to choose His own response to how He would die. He chose to be proactive rather than reactive. He chose to fulfill God's purpose even in His death!
New self-power is the process of making simple choices to produce powerful changes in your daily life. It is the most powerful new self-love accounts in the Love Bank program. It is based on a spiritual and universal law which says, "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits." When we realize that God has put whether we live or die, succeed or fail, be happy or sad, healthy or unhealthy, etc., into our hands through the power of choice the implications are staggering to the human mind. We make deposits or withdrawals everyday by choice of words, thoughts and deeds.
Jesus described the tremendous power of choice in the following parable: "A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom and to return. So he called ten servants, delivered to them ten pounds, and said to them 'Do business till I come again.' "Notice, each one of these servants were given the power to choose how they would do business and whether or not they would do business at all. Interestingly enough, one of these ten servants did not do business in a way that brought a profit for his master; instead, he put his lord's money away in a handkerchief, and then accused his Lord of being unfair and unjust, refusing to make deposits in the bank of his soul. Jesus' response to this man's choice is found in the parable as follows, "And he said to him, 'Out of your own mouth I will condemn you, you wicked servant.'" In other words, the man's fate came as a result of his won words, fostered by his own fatal choices. Instead of using the power of his tongue to be proactive and speak life, success, happiness, and healing into his life, he was reactive and spoke of death, failure, sadness, and sickness into his life.
New self-power is your choice to change withdrawal events, circumstances, and situations in your life into deposit experiences. You can be proactive with your choices, or reactive. The power to choose is completely up to you. God has given you the ability to invest in the bank of your soul on a daily basis by choosing words, thoughts, and deeds that are based on faith, hope and love which represent love deposits in your new self-power account. Or, you can choose words, thoughts and deeds based on fear, worry and doubt, which constitutes withdrawals.
-Dr. Tony E. Roach. Sr.
YOU ARE GOD'S LOVE BANK
Cathi's thoughts on the subject:
I have no excuse, when I don't act like I should I can't say that anyone other than myself is the blame!
I'm trying to teach my son that, "You can't let other people dictate your behavior." Yet, (occasionally) I forget the power that God has given me in controlling my actions because of my emotions.
Last month there were two deaths that occurred that had a HUGE!!! impact on me. I was caught off guard. Now you may say that death is always unexpected (true) but I think it was a lot more than that. One sister had been recently diagnosed with cancer, and wasn't expected to live more than 3 weeks (We'll call her Lil J). The other sister (We'll call her Missy B) died apparently from a heart attack, shortly after visiting with Lil J. Lil J died the day before Missy B's funeral. At least two things have come out of this, which I definitely see as deposits: 1) Wonderful memories of two families that were so intricately intertwined and have found their way back together:)
2) I am on a mission to encourage everyone to STOP PROCRASTINATING!! And get those physicals. Follow through with those appointments.
A friend of mine has a theory (and I think she's got a point) that for every doctor's visit, expect 2-3 other visits to come after. But hey, if 2-3 visits is all it takes to put us on a healthier track, is that really so much to ask?
What choices are you making? You have the POWER!!!!
You are to me a very special sun
That shines upon a world few ever see,
A world I'm shy to show to everyone,
That hides its urgent truth from even me.
Without your light it is a world of darkness;
Its heaven and its hell lie fast asleep.
With you as sole and sympathetic witness,
The words come forth from out my vastly deep.
And so I cannot be myself without you;
No one is whole without some loving friend.
There is a quiet joy in me about you
That lets me say what I need not defend.
Long may we serve each other to give light
To all the loveliness that haunts the night.
May our friendship last forever;
May I sail upon your sea.
May we go through life together;
May there always be a "we."
May I be your endless sky;
May you breathe my gentle air.
May you never wonder why
Each time you look for me, I'm there.
May we be for each a smileLike the warm, life-giving sun;
Yet when we're in pain awhile,
May our suffering be one.
May we share our special days,
The happiness of one for two;
And if we must go separate ways,
Let my love remain with you.
