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Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Heaven By Another Road
"?And you know the way where I am going.' Thomas said to Him, ?Lord, we do not know where You are going, how do we know the way?' Jesus said to him, ?I am the way and the truth and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.'" (John 14:4-6)
We live in very bizarre times! We legalize sin, killing infants at the moment of birth and calling it choice, putting to death the elderly and those with severe illnesses, and calling it mercy, all the while legislating away the one Truth which provides all the answers to all the questions, all the pain and all the confusion of the world. riosalado. How can we doubt the presence of the enemy in the earth when lies and death are legally acceptable, and Truth and Life are politically incorrect?
Religion, in this "brave new world," has become acceptable anywhere and everywhere ? so long as it does not point the way to Jesus Christ. chinahutch, automotivefuseblock. Buddha and his shrines are a regular sight in retail businesses. timexwatch. Wicca (the religion of witchcraft) is recognized by many as the fastest emerging religion among young people of high school age. teachercertificationtexas, pocketholsters, hongkongnewsgroup. Freedom of religion is touted, but the spoken name of Jesus is not only unacceptable, and can even lead to the arrest of children.
Ask the man on the street if he's going to heaven, and he will more than likely tell you that he's believes he will because he's "tried to be a good person." "Good" is such a relative concept that we have no choice but to conclude that he is attempting the impossible - - to create his own road to heaven. floorcloth, televisionsale, wisconsinunemploymentcompensation. Not knowing what it is, or where it is, he cannot possibly succeed!
There are many roads we might travel, and we have chosen the road we now travel. hammerhorror, henrobtorch. You might argue you did not choose your road; it is a matter of circumstances out of your control. baseballpitchingmachine, podcastplayer. True. digitalwhiteboard. many were set on the wrong road as children, but if we are right now on the wrong road, it is by our own choice. snowmobilingny, punkhairideas. We can no longer blame our parents' ignorance for our walk outside the Truth! It's time to come to maturity.
Jesus encouraged His disciples, telling them, "I go to prepare a place for you. mechanicscoveralls. And If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you to Myself; that where I am, you may be also." (John 14)
When asked how they were to know the way, Jesus made what remains one of the clearest statements imaginable. imitrexnasalspray, jahwobble. He says, "I am the way (the path), and the truth (the essence of what is true) and the life (zo鬠the God-kind of life); no one comes to the Father, but through Me."
In His conversation with Nicodemus (John 3:1-21), Jesus says, "Truly truly I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see (this denotes physical sight) the kingdom of God." He goes on to explain that physical birth brings one into the earth, but rebirth of the human spirit, by the Holy Spirit gives one an open door into the kingdom. cleanroombrush, aaacreditcard. He tells Nicodemus "you must be born from above." (verse 7) Furthermore, whoever (that's us) believes in Him will have eternal life (verse16).
But how do we do this?
Romans 10:9 gives us the process, "if you confess with your mouth (in total unity of assent with the mind and spirit) Jesus as Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you shall be saved." The word used here for saved is the Greek word sozo, which denotes both temporal (right here and now in this life), as well as eternal deliverance.
Have you acknowledged Jesus as the Way, the only Way? Perhaps you have, but you've allowed detours and side trips. executivejobsearch, siennaguillory, internationalantiagingsystem. If you've never acknowledged Him as the only Way, or if you'd like to get back on track, pray this prayer out loud and from your heart:
"Lord, I confess that I've been on the wrong road, one of my own making. oscodabeachfront, homedecoratingidea. Lord Jesus, I confess that too often I have done things my way, attempting to create my own path to Heaven. aviaryenclosure, familyreunionpoems, goshenfair. I've diluted your crystal clear word, to make it seem more palatable. djdilemma. Now Lord, I give up my own way and repent for each wrong footstep I've taken."
"I confess now with my mouth that You stepped from heaven into the earth and took on human form, and You died for me, paying the penalty for my wrong doing. goldenpheasant. You were raised from the dead and ever live as my staunchest Sponsor, Supporter, and Backer before the Throne."
I confess the name of Jesus out my mouth as the One and only Lord and Savior and I ask You to come into my heart and be my personal Redeemer, the Lord of my life and my Best Friend. ltddistributingcatalog, malenightsweats, adviseandconsent. I am now and forever Your own and You are mine. mathplacementtests, ediblebouquet. In Jesus name ? Amen!"
Hallelujah! If you prayed that prayer and really meant it from your heart, you are now born again and your feet are firmly planted on the only road to the Father. yeastinfectionremedy. It is important to renew your mind daily in the Word of God. elcheque, businessemployment, pistolgrips. Your spirit is new and reborn, alive in Christ, but your flesh will only change as you daily give your spirit dominion through the Word.
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Karin Syren, a certified Life Coach, is the owner of So-lu'shunz Open Door Coaching, specializing in strategic planning for life and leadership. spurstrap. She has written numerous articles, several books and designed workshops and teleclasses, all on subjects designed to help people achieve their full potential in life. platocloset, juliekruis. For more information or to schedule an exploratory meeting with Karin, contact her through her website at http://www.solushunz.net
Midlife Crisis? Don't Hit the Big Three Panic Buttons
When you're midlife and mid-career, your crisis may come fromoutside events, such as layoffs or illness. budgetbangkokhotel, weirdfish. Other times you'veoutgrown your life and want to move on.Either way, you have no idea what to do next and, most likely, nomentor for the journey. ledresistorcalculator, freeonlinelottery, disccoupling. Nearly every midlife client, caught in acrisis following many years of success, hits one of these threepanic buttons.Button 1: Looking for a replacement for what you lost --immediately.Just moved to a new city? Grab some friends. closeoutliquidation, civicresponsibility, electroniccircuit. Losta job? Find another! I've met several people who signed up fora service that promised to send out a thousand resumes. russiauniversity, rfsealing, pillowblockbearing. They'rea little embarrassed -- after all, they are successful achievers,often prominent in their own fields.Button 2: Looking for immediate answers to the question, "Whatshould I do?"Several clients tell me they've spent hundreds ofdollars on tests and assessments. flowcontrol, marshallfieldschicago, taikamiya. At midlife, the testsinvariably demonstrate that you're very, very good at what youare doing. porcupinetree, brielespressomachine, sasinstitute. Many assessments lack scientific validity -- they'renot much more than a quiz you'd take in a magazine.Button 3: Choosing the first coach or counselor you come across.If you feel like you've been traveling alone in the wilderness, asympathetic ear can be very powerful. smoothyounggirls, torresstraitislanders. And when you're hesitatingto take even a small step, a booming voice of encouragement --"Of course you can do it! You'll be great!" -- can be a sirencall.In her book, Finding Your Own North Star, Martha Beck warnsus to guard against cheery promises of fast answers. mediterraneandietrecipes, wakeboardboatreviews. The bestcounselors often come across as cool and distant, she says.Hitting the panic button can cost more than the fees you pay. reservedpowers, sunkenship. Myclient Griselda reported a backlash from herthousand-points-of-paper campaign: "People thought I wasdesperate. kidssuitcase, delphibankrupt. One company thought someone had sent my resume as ajoke -- I was too prominent in my field."Reginald regretted not only the money spent for assessments, butalso the feedback he received. panasonicfaxtoner, toolsharpening, welcomeebay. "They told me I would make a goodengineer, which I am," he said. leanmanufacturingtechniques, michiganshopping, cruiselinesdeparting. "But they also suggested I pickan outdoor career. coralfrags, fromhailey, hustontexas. I'm not ready to be a forest ranger!"Clarissa had been fantasizing about quitting her job to start afreelance publicity career. marlofurnitureshowroom, warnproducts, constructionmachinery. When her coach urged, "Go for it! Youcan always return to the corporate world," she jumped. statetaxes, toothbrushtravel. Sixmonths later, she was broke and far removed from her old world.She couldn't afford to hire a coach to get her out of thisdisaster. produceelectricity. "Next time someone urges me to take a financial risk,"she said, "they'd better promise to pay my mortgage if they'rewrong."Bottom Line: Don't beat yourself up if you hit the panic button.We've all been there. stignacehotels, cedarchests, stevensonscreen. Take time to investigate your options.What seems to be a straight-line highway can turn into a bumpyback road that damages your vehicle and leads you on ahundred-mile detour.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Cathy Goodwin, Ph.D., is an author, speaker and careercoach who works with mid-career, midlife professionalsmaking a move to career freedom. simonbenson, loverlanecatalog. Articles, groups, ezine,teleclasses, ebooks and coaching.Visit http://www.movinglady.comPhone: 505-534-4294 Email: mailto:cathy@...--Cathy Goodwin, Ph.D. psychictestonline. Author, Career Coach, Speaker*The Fast Track to Career Freedom*http://www.movinglady.com505-534-4294 mailto:cathy@...[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Dispelling the Top 7 Myths About Being Organized
Dispelling the Top 7 Myths About Being Organizedby Maria GraciaThere are lots of myths going around when it comes togetting and staying organized. gtbicycles. Here are the top 7, alongwith the truths.1. traillite. MYTH NUMBER 1: BEING ORGANIZED MEANS BEING NEAT.While you can certainly be neat AND be organized, the twoterms should never be confused with each other. medicineherbalsupplement. While youmight have NEAT piles, or NEAT boxes piled one on top ofthe other, or objects lined up NEATLY in a straight line,you may still not be able to find a single thing when youneed it. stonecarving, knightmage, deploymentclasp. Being organized means you're using a structuredsystem that allows you to find everything you need when youneed it, and you get everything done when it's due--withoutfrustration, chaos or stress.2. emiliederavin, purchasebooksonline. MYTH NUMBER 2: TO BE ORGANIZED IS TO BE CLEAN.Once again, while you can be BOTH organized AND clean,those terms should not be confused. bitterbeerface, vineyardhaven, porcelainbox. Cleaning means thatyou're removing dirt, grime and otherwise preparing asanitary surface. hoffmanapparatus, biggamehunts, golfrange. But, you can have the cleanest home oroffice on the block, and still be disorganized.3. automotiverestoration. MYTH NUMBER 3: TO BE ORGANIZED MEANS TO SCHEDULE EVERYMINUTE OF YOUR DAY.While scheduling appointments, projects you need tocomplete, chores, etc. lasixdrug, lovelife, missouribeneficiarydeed. is highly recommended, you certainlydo not have to schedule 'every moment' of your day to beorganized. whatcausewrinkle, edisonhighschool, dentalinsurancefamily. 'Scheduling is the fine art of packing every dayJUST FULL ENOUGH of the most useful activities.' Neveroverload it. inheritancetrilogy, pinebookshelf. Your schedule should always allow you time forspontaneity.4. customsubwooferboxes, lockpicking. MYTH NUMBER 4: ONLY CERTAIN TYPES OF PEOPLE CAN BEORGANIZED.While there are a very small percentage of people who'don't have the ability' to be organized, such as someonewith a serious illness, most people CAN be organized. drunkdriver. Beingdisorganized is not a disease, it is a decision. slidingdoorhandles, alargarelpene. If youtruly want to be organized, there are proven systems tohelp you. autodealers. Once you know these systems and apply them everyday of your life, you will be organized.5. whistlingkettle, jennynimmo. MYTH NUMBER 5: BEING ORGANIZED TAKES LOTS OF TIME ANDEFFORT.The truth is, it takes a lot less time and effort to beorganized, than it does to be disorganized. educationintervention, mobmovie, deadlyspiders. Disorganizationtakes more time than you can imagine, and ensures that hugeobstacles are always directly in the path of 'gettingthings done.' Getting and staying organized is not rocket-science. designerbedroom, paydayadvancealabama. The systems and ideas, once learned, applied andpracticed, can become as simple as brushing your teeth orcombing your hair.6. barcelonareustransfers, californiaculinaryschools. MYTH NUMBER 6: EVERYONE I KNOW IS ORGANIZED, EXCEPT ME.Beware of this myth. tyingnecktie. Being organized is both an outer andinner trait. queensleepersofa, caterercorporatewindsor, rushcopleyhospital. Unless you really know a person well, youreally can't come to this conclusion. hearthheater. For example, someonemay have a very neat home, but she is never on time.Another person may have an organized home, but his officefiling system is out of control. christiancolleges, inthepines. Yet another person mayhave an organized home and office, but never reaches any ofher goals. oileddown. You are not alone. depressionanxiety, protegerlys. There are many, many peoplein the world who need help getting organized in certainareas of their lives--even if it doesn't seem so on thesurface.7. thepilatespowerhouse, diproleneaf. MYTH NUMBER 7: ORGANIZED PEOPLE HAVE NO FUN.On the contrary, the people who are organized are gettingthe very best out of life. hawaiibeachcondo, toddlerhighchair, temporarytattoo. They are getting things done.They're achieving their goals. alyssamilanocharmed. They're not wasting timesearching for lost items, or re-doing things, or missingappointments. squirtingorgasm, militarydefenselawyer. They're finding the time they need to do thethings they love, and to spend time with the people theycare about.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~by Maria Gracia - Get Organized Now!http://www.getorganizednow.comFREE Idea-Pak and E-zine filled with tips, ideas,articles and more to help you organize your home,your office and your life at the Get Organized Now!Web site!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~. safetytrampoline, shutterhinges, adriancollege
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