Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Strategic Cooperation Between China And Russia
http://inserbia.info/news/2013/08/strategic-cooperation-between-china-and-russia-reached-an-unprecedented-level-xiangyuan/
Billionaires And Newspaper Deals
http://mobile.nytimes.com/blogs/dealbook/2013/08/05/billionaires-latest-trophies-are-newspapers/?_r=0&
AlQaeda Could Use Liquid Explosives
http://www.thedailybeast.com/cheats/2013/08/05/report-al-qaeda-could-use-liquid-explosive.html
Saturday, August 3, 2013
A Must-Hear Commentary By Dr. Ravi Zacharias
Listen to the devotional about Chariots of Fire, Part 1 of 3
http://rzim.vo.llnwd.net/o43/MP3/LMPT/LMP20130720.mp3
#Bible http://mydailybible.org/s.php?t=1&h=Chariots+of+Fire%2C+Part+1+of+3+%28Devotional+Podcast%29+&l=http%3A%2F%2Frzim.vo.llnwd.net%2Fo43%2FMP3%2FLMPT%2FLMP20130720.mp3
Black Holes At China's Shadow Banking
http://mobile.bloomberg.com/news/2013-07-30/black-holes-at-china-s-shadow-banks.html
Friday, August 2, 2013
Is Cashless Future In Sight (as Bible prophecy foretells)?
http://realbusiness.co.uk/article/17836-is-a-cashless-future-in-sight
Why Are Millennials Leaving Church?
http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2013/07/30/why-are-millennials-leaving-church-try-atheism/comment-page-10/
Forbes Mis-Interprets Own Facts And Discoveries
http://www.forbes.com/sites/russalanprince/2013/07/22/who-rules-the-world/
5 Car Models That Lose Value
http://www.bankrate.com/finance/auto/car-depreciation-models-lose-value-1.aspx?ec_id=m1173242
China Eager For US Assets
http://mobile.businessweek.com/articles/2013-08-01/give-me-your-yuan-chinese-are-eager-for-u-dot-s-dot-assets
President Urged To Appear Before European Parliament
http://www.bbc.co.uk/democracylive/europe-23168097
Moving Toward Cashless Society And Eventual Mark Of The Beast
http://mobile.nytimes.com/2013/08/01/technology/personaltech/virtual-currency-gains-ground-in-actual-world.html?pagewanted=all&
Detroit Begs Washington
http://finance.yahoo.com/blogs/daily-ticker/detroit-goes-begging-obama-sends-money-overseas-120525301.html
Banks Refusing Your Money
http://business.time.com/2013/08/02/why-banks-might-refuse-to-take-your-money/
Prince George Registered
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/prince-george/10218854/Royal-baby-Duke-and-Duchess-of-Cambridge-register-birth-of-Prince-George.html
Monday, July 29, 2013
Bee Loss Understood
http://www.davidicke.com/headlines/87939-scientists-discover-whats-killing-the-bees-and-its-worse-than-you-thought
More Money And Still Miserable
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/5-reasons-you-re-earning-more-money-and-you-re-still-miserable-154359247.html
Saturday, July 27, 2013
10 Things You Probably Never Knew About Money
http://www.businessinsider.com/10-fascinating-facts-about-money-2013-7
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
IT ONLY TAKES 1
Most everything takes two to complete or accomplish. No details needed. However, one of the most powerful changes can begin to take place with just 1 being involved. That is in creating an atmosphere of healing in a relationship.
Someone has to 'man-up' or 'woman-up' and get above the feelings of personal disappointment, offense and the like to set a new standard that will begin to turn the relationship in the right direction.
DON'T BE OFFENDED
If just one person in the relationship can focus on a hope or a promise of a better relationship and what it looks like, they can begin to glide over the potholes and speed bumps on the way there without upsetting anything inside the car.
NOT NOW!
To begin, determine never, ever to discuss the matter and issue at hand when it is the issue at hand. Drop it! Let the emotions simmer down nice and cool and when hearts and minds are clear, maybe within a day or even a few days, approach the matter in a collaborative fashion, never in an accusing tone.
If either person feels they are being attacked, forget it! You're going nowhere! Never attack the person but point out the behavior and what that behavior did to the relationship. Think in terms of collaborating with a fellow team player on the field who is attempting to pick a strategy that will help the team win.
CLOSED HEARTS
The best advice is to make sure you wait until the heart is open. If there has been a wound, an insult or a hurt, the heart shuts down or closes off dialog and access to that area in a self-defense reaction. As long as the hurt is there, the heart is closed.
You must ask God to give you a God-inspired moment when you feel that your loved one's heart is open to hearing your apology - NEVER an excuse!! If you lop onto an apology a reason or excuse for the behavior, you have turned to being self-defending and the apology is no longer sincere. Don't worry about coming out of it looking or smelling good! Set her/him free, in their heart, by asking for forgiveness that reflects a true and genuine change in attitude or behavior.
SET THE THERMOSTAT
In order to heat up that cold relationship, adjust the conversational and relational thermostat to accommodating; compromising; adaptable, so the threat or option of open conflict is retaliation are completely eliminated.
Be confident enough to let him/her air their view, their feelings without taking it personally and becoming offended or angry. Make it a 'safe place' to be heard, listened to, considered, affirmed. You don't have to be clones to be happy. But, you do have to be honest and happy couples create a safe environment where it is ok to share one's feelings, hurts, hopes or disappointments and expectations.
It only takes 1! I believe that's YOU!
Someone has to 'man-up' or 'woman-up' and get above the feelings of personal disappointment, offense and the like to set a new standard that will begin to turn the relationship in the right direction.
DON'T BE OFFENDED
If just one person in the relationship can focus on a hope or a promise of a better relationship and what it looks like, they can begin to glide over the potholes and speed bumps on the way there without upsetting anything inside the car.
NOT NOW!
To begin, determine never, ever to discuss the matter and issue at hand when it is the issue at hand. Drop it! Let the emotions simmer down nice and cool and when hearts and minds are clear, maybe within a day or even a few days, approach the matter in a collaborative fashion, never in an accusing tone.
If either person feels they are being attacked, forget it! You're going nowhere! Never attack the person but point out the behavior and what that behavior did to the relationship. Think in terms of collaborating with a fellow team player on the field who is attempting to pick a strategy that will help the team win.
CLOSED HEARTS
The best advice is to make sure you wait until the heart is open. If there has been a wound, an insult or a hurt, the heart shuts down or closes off dialog and access to that area in a self-defense reaction. As long as the hurt is there, the heart is closed.
You must ask God to give you a God-inspired moment when you feel that your loved one's heart is open to hearing your apology - NEVER an excuse!! If you lop onto an apology a reason or excuse for the behavior, you have turned to being self-defending and the apology is no longer sincere. Don't worry about coming out of it looking or smelling good! Set her/him free, in their heart, by asking for forgiveness that reflects a true and genuine change in attitude or behavior.
SET THE THERMOSTAT
In order to heat up that cold relationship, adjust the conversational and relational thermostat to accommodating; compromising; adaptable, so the threat or option of open conflict is retaliation are completely eliminated.
Be confident enough to let him/her air their view, their feelings without taking it personally and becoming offended or angry. Make it a 'safe place' to be heard, listened to, considered, affirmed. You don't have to be clones to be happy. But, you do have to be honest and happy couples create a safe environment where it is ok to share one's feelings, hurts, hopes or disappointments and expectations.
It only takes 1! I believe that's YOU!
Monday, May 13, 2013
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Thursday, May 9, 2013
WHEN IS IT THE RIGHT TIME TO BLESS AND BE GRACIOUS?
Grace, by its very definition, means there is no referencing the record book and record keeping.
Let's face it, so many relate with one another based on performance. We know how to keep records of others performance and the way they treat us. Human nature says I will do unto others as they are doing unto me, especially when it is less than expected treatment.
It is easy to react and respond to others based on their actions. Sadly, this excludes Grace, completely, and makes us relate to one another based on purely human dynamics when we should be utilizing Grace.
God is all-knowing yet He does not use our performance as the means of determining our worthiness of His rewards and blessings. Instead, His Grace lays aside the record keeping and performance-based way of relating and God gives us what we do not deserve. This is Grace.
When Husbands or Boyfriends respond like Christ, they set a constant behavior base line of Grace that extends and dispenses favor, goodwill, well-being, liberality and generosity no matter the actions and behavior of another. Consequently, our Christ-like treatment of others (Grace) means we keep no record of wrongs and refuse to bless others based on their level of worthiness.
Like our Heavenly Father, earthly Fathers also dispense Grace and maintain a constant base line of benevolence regardless one's worthiness.
It has been said, 'Treat company like family and family like company.' I totally agree.
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RevFTS@USA.net - Bishop Freddie Steel - www.LifeInChicago.org
Let's face it, so many relate with one another based on performance. We know how to keep records of others performance and the way they treat us. Human nature says I will do unto others as they are doing unto me, especially when it is less than expected treatment.
It is easy to react and respond to others based on their actions. Sadly, this excludes Grace, completely, and makes us relate to one another based on purely human dynamics when we should be utilizing Grace.
God is all-knowing yet He does not use our performance as the means of determining our worthiness of His rewards and blessings. Instead, His Grace lays aside the record keeping and performance-based way of relating and God gives us what we do not deserve. This is Grace.
When Husbands or Boyfriends respond like Christ, they set a constant behavior base line of Grace that extends and dispenses favor, goodwill, well-being, liberality and generosity no matter the actions and behavior of another. Consequently, our Christ-like treatment of others (Grace) means we keep no record of wrongs and refuse to bless others based on their level of worthiness.
Like our Heavenly Father, earthly Fathers also dispense Grace and maintain a constant base line of benevolence regardless one's worthiness.
It has been said, 'Treat company like family and family like company.' I totally agree.
_____________________________________________________________________________
RevFTS@USA.net - Bishop Freddie Steel - www.LifeInChicago.org
YOU DA MAN!
Somebody please tell me what God was thinking on the day He created the Male Ego! Please! Who can even define or describe that ever so fragile monster of a thing called the Male Ego? It is such a powerful thing it will cause Men to rush headlong into gunfire to win heroic battles yet it can be crushed by just the wrong glance or frown from the Lady in our life. It really is an amazing thing, and, like all things God creates, its all good.
Somehow, we have developed an idea that being strong is manifested by being aloof and detached with our Families where, somewhat like a Captain in the military, we are able to ration out our logic and reasoning to solve issues even when they are issues of crisis and hurt. However, that is not the best method. Let me explain.
There is no greater soothing agent, healing power, lifting and encouraging action a Man can practice than the strong, secure, comforting physical touch. A Man's strong and warm embrace can do more to solve a Son or Daughter's crisis than ten thousand words passed along from our lofty platform of our throne at home. A strong and secure man is able to stand tall above the hurts and battles of life and effectively communicate to his Family that all is well.
Jesus was the full expression of Father God and He went about doing good and healing ALL who were oppressed of the devil. He is described in Scripture as the Right Hand of God, the Arm of the Lord, etc. which are signs of grace and liberality. The right hand is a revelation of Christ and His ministry of touch. The right hand is indicative of Men, grace, power, generosity and more. When that open hand is used to stroke the face of a Wife or a Daughter to comfort or to affirm, the healing Power of God can be released in ways nothing else could provide.
A secure Man will not entangle himself with personal offense or impatience when his Wife or Family are going through strife or trials but will detach himself, personally, in order to be the strong, sensitive tower of security and a gentle shepherd whose voice and touch calms and stills all of the waves and winds of struggle and distress.
The best way to be 'Da Man' is to come down to our Wife's level, our Children's level, look them in the eye and pull out of their heart and mind every concern and care assuring them your presence and your love for them stabilizes any uncertainty of life and the mattes of life. Don't give them advice and don't give them answers. Don't try to fix them or the situation. Give them your hand. Use your strong hands and arms to give them the security that Christ would if present. Sometimes the hurt doesn't need an answer, it needs a hand - the hand of God incarnate through the strong, caring touch of a godly Man, Husband, Father.
_______________________________________________________________________________
Bishop Freddie Steel - May 9, 2013 - RevFTS@USA.net - www.LifeInChicago.org
Somehow, we have developed an idea that being strong is manifested by being aloof and detached with our Families where, somewhat like a Captain in the military, we are able to ration out our logic and reasoning to solve issues even when they are issues of crisis and hurt. However, that is not the best method. Let me explain.
There is no greater soothing agent, healing power, lifting and encouraging action a Man can practice than the strong, secure, comforting physical touch. A Man's strong and warm embrace can do more to solve a Son or Daughter's crisis than ten thousand words passed along from our lofty platform of our throne at home. A strong and secure man is able to stand tall above the hurts and battles of life and effectively communicate to his Family that all is well.
Jesus was the full expression of Father God and He went about doing good and healing ALL who were oppressed of the devil. He is described in Scripture as the Right Hand of God, the Arm of the Lord, etc. which are signs of grace and liberality. The right hand is a revelation of Christ and His ministry of touch. The right hand is indicative of Men, grace, power, generosity and more. When that open hand is used to stroke the face of a Wife or a Daughter to comfort or to affirm, the healing Power of God can be released in ways nothing else could provide.
A secure Man will not entangle himself with personal offense or impatience when his Wife or Family are going through strife or trials but will detach himself, personally, in order to be the strong, sensitive tower of security and a gentle shepherd whose voice and touch calms and stills all of the waves and winds of struggle and distress.
The best way to be 'Da Man' is to come down to our Wife's level, our Children's level, look them in the eye and pull out of their heart and mind every concern and care assuring them your presence and your love for them stabilizes any uncertainty of life and the mattes of life. Don't give them advice and don't give them answers. Don't try to fix them or the situation. Give them your hand. Use your strong hands and arms to give them the security that Christ would if present. Sometimes the hurt doesn't need an answer, it needs a hand - the hand of God incarnate through the strong, caring touch of a godly Man, Husband, Father.
_______________________________________________________________________________
Bishop Freddie Steel - May 9, 2013 - RevFTS@USA.net - www.LifeInChicago.org
THIS JUST ISN'T FAIR!
When anyone says that a marriage and relationships are 50/50, meaning everyone has to give and take equally, they are w r o n g. Someone has to take lead and, as one great Author wrote and informed us, that role belongs to the guys who are to set a leadership and, more importantly, a servant example.
It is not equitable and it is not fair and it is not meant to be because healthy relationships do not balance out an imaginary account of who is supposed to do good or give in next and the like. The Guys hold the role of setting the standard, getting things going in the right direction and making sure they stay in that direction.
It is not fair because that same Author said that all that the Women are supposed to do is to honor us Men and all that the Men are supposed to do is to love their Ladies as Christ loves His Church and 'gave' Himself, sacrificially, for her well-being, welfare and full life.
If for no other reason but that our Wives must walk through and visit the Valley of the Shadow of Death to bring us our greatest blessing, our Children, we Men should jump at the opportunity to defer to Her and make sure her life goes as smoothly as is possible for all of the days of her life. She doesn't have to be perfect or measured by some standard in order to be given this place of prominence - it is directed and is a command in God's Word. God expects it.
I suggest that to begin the journey toward that selfless place of servant leadership, the Men start by throwing away and giving up all expectations. Now, just a moment. It doesn't mean that she doesn't have her specific roles to fulfill because she does and God is just as serious about Her role as He is ours. However, if we serve or relate to one another based on their performance, then any Relationship will be subject to greater frustrations and grief or bitterness from unfulfilled expectations and that leads to heartache. Instead, act, serve, lead, love as though you had no expectations, at all, and from these purified motives, do good to Her always, at all times. What you will find out is that you are enriching your 'garden' and you are trusting God to honor our obedience and bring back to you the harvest of love, respect, honor, etc. as a result of the godly example you have set and by taking the lead sowing good seeds.
Nope! It's not fair because we Men have a greater role of responsibility. Make her heart, mind and days carefree. Treat her as a queen as a way to honor God and His Word. Forgive and forget wrongs. Be constant in being the godly example God demands and do so as unto the Lord, as being a worship of service, and see what God does to make yours a most blessed Relationship.
It is not equitable and it is not fair and it is not meant to be because healthy relationships do not balance out an imaginary account of who is supposed to do good or give in next and the like. The Guys hold the role of setting the standard, getting things going in the right direction and making sure they stay in that direction.
It is not fair because that same Author said that all that the Women are supposed to do is to honor us Men and all that the Men are supposed to do is to love their Ladies as Christ loves His Church and 'gave' Himself, sacrificially, for her well-being, welfare and full life.
If for no other reason but that our Wives must walk through and visit the Valley of the Shadow of Death to bring us our greatest blessing, our Children, we Men should jump at the opportunity to defer to Her and make sure her life goes as smoothly as is possible for all of the days of her life. She doesn't have to be perfect or measured by some standard in order to be given this place of prominence - it is directed and is a command in God's Word. God expects it.
I suggest that to begin the journey toward that selfless place of servant leadership, the Men start by throwing away and giving up all expectations. Now, just a moment. It doesn't mean that she doesn't have her specific roles to fulfill because she does and God is just as serious about Her role as He is ours. However, if we serve or relate to one another based on their performance, then any Relationship will be subject to greater frustrations and grief or bitterness from unfulfilled expectations and that leads to heartache. Instead, act, serve, lead, love as though you had no expectations, at all, and from these purified motives, do good to Her always, at all times. What you will find out is that you are enriching your 'garden' and you are trusting God to honor our obedience and bring back to you the harvest of love, respect, honor, etc. as a result of the godly example you have set and by taking the lead sowing good seeds.
Nope! It's not fair because we Men have a greater role of responsibility. Make her heart, mind and days carefree. Treat her as a queen as a way to honor God and His Word. Forgive and forget wrongs. Be constant in being the godly example God demands and do so as unto the Lord, as being a worship of service, and see what God does to make yours a most blessed Relationship.
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