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The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly...

9/30/2014

The Good:

This has been a though week in my household. Someone that I love very much ended up in the hospital in critical condition from an accidental fall, and we (I) did not think that she would make it. Neither did a lot of other people including the doctors. But, it was a chance for a miracle. After falling, striking her head, breaking a bone in the side of her face, having a heart attack, vomiting and aspirating the vomit down into her lungs, she laid for two days before she was found (Yes, I said two days), and was brought into ER barely breathing. I truly thought we had lost this precious soul, but God had other plans. Not only is she alive and well, there don’t seem to be any/many aftereffects from this trauma.

The Bad:

At the same time, another precious person was brought into the hospital with pain from a fall. They could not control the pain, found a rare form of cancer that was untreatable, and three days later, he died. I thought he would live, but God had other plans.

The Ugly:

During times of trauma, people are not always their nicest. When asked at the hospital “what are you doing here?” by someone I had been at odds with in the past, I did not react with patience and grace. I snapped. When told that a loved soul would die, I wanted answers. It was not my place to ask.

Life is not about me.

See, my brain knows that God is in control and that all things happen for a reason, but sometimes my heart forgets.

When another family member performs her extremely well-practiced control maneuver, I strike back in anger; and I strike hard… the ugliness of life rears its nasty head.

When I don’t understand, Ugly shows up.

When I want my own way, Ugly shows up.

Ugly is another word for sin; and sin is my constant companion in this life. Instead of looking outward toward the world, I need to look inward to keep this in check. It’s what Jesus wants. It’s what he died for. I can never forget this.

~Until next time,

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Stress. How do you handle it?

9/23/2014

We live in a high-octane society. Americans never seem to stop. From early mornings at the gym, work all day, taking the kids to sporting events, church events and needed shopping. We even take our tech with us on our vacations so we can keep connected to the office.

As a schoolteacher, some years are better than others. And every so often there are years you hope to survive with your sanity. I suffered the later this last year. It was filled with impulsive boys who reacted with their fists, lying girls, and parents who were masters of venomous emails.

How do you handle your stress? Some people eat, some work out more, some turn to other things to dull the anxiety. Me, I like to sleep. Being on my guard to control every possible hint of conflict between students, suffering under the lies, and trying to console irate parents took its toll on my mental strength. I came home many days, flopped on the couch and took a nap before going to bed. In the oblivion of sleep, no one fought or yelled at me. There I was safe.

As a Christian I knew Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. (Phil. 4:6). I admit, I struggled to find much to be thankful for in the events of this past year. But I prayed more than any other year. Many others were praying for me too. Prayer saw me through.

School’s out. Summer is a time to refresh and rejuvenate and gear up for the coming year. A year that will see new challenges, a new set of students, and parents; A new mix of stressers. So I how will I manage? Pray without ceasing. 1 Thes. 5:17.

How will you manage the stress in your life?

By Michelle Janene

@MichelleJaneneM

TurretWriting.com

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Women are nothing but houses for their husband's penises... oh really?

9/12/2014

I would like to take this opportunity to apologize to my regular readers for the rant that I am about to unleash, but I don't feel that I can let this go unanswered. I also have to state that this piece is entirely my opinion, and therefore protected under my First Amendment right of the United States.

These are my personal opinions:

Dear Mark Driscoll;

You, sir, are an idiot. How dare you take the precious human lives of literally billions of human beings back to the time of creation and demean them this way. The Bible teaches that Christ came to this earth to die for each and every single person who has ever lived, should they choose to accept this free gift. To demean women like this and make them a 'thing' rather than a person is unconscionable. I would like to see your justification of this belief, chapter and verse if you please.

When you have very low self-esteem, or little or no self-worth, the fastest way to build that back up is by knocking someone else down. Mr. Driscoll, why are you so threatened by women? This is evident in your attempt to hold us down. If we weren't such a force in life, then we would be of no consequence to you and your organization.

If women are the keepers of all male respective penises, then who is the keeper of your brain, since you are clearly not using it? Perhaps that is us too, since it appears that is what you are using to think with. Again, chapter and verse, if you please.

The Bible warns of many false prophets in the last days. Your blatant divergence from scripture and your practice of making fun of Jesus (please see http://www.driscollcontroversy.com/) during sermons is unacceptable. This fact is further proven by the fact that you were expelled by your own organization for "ungodly and disqualifying behavior". There are accusations of plagerism, inappropriate use of church funds, and misconduct. All blatantly illegal, as well as unethical.

To my readers; don't take my word for it. Google him and see what you find. I beg you to remember this is Religion taken astray by man. This is not what GOD is all about. There is a difference.

I encourage everyone to seek a church where you are valued and appreciated, not put down and demeaned. If anyone tries to make you a 'thing' rather than a person, run as far and as fast as you can. If there is ever anything that is preached that cannot be backed up with Scripture, run. If there is an over-emphasis on sex and physical relations, this is a danger sign. Run!

Do not be afraid to confront those wrong doers. The Bible says to go to the person and tell them what they are doing wrong. If they do not listen, bring "brothers" (i.e. others, friends, family, other people). If they still do not listen, then take it to the church. If after this, the person still refuses to turn, then they are expelled from the church.

But then, I guess that has already happened, hasn't it?

Beware of the wolf in sheep's clothing. He is on the prowl tonight.

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I am nothing but a doll...

9/12/2014

I am a doll.

I have no name. If I had a name I would be a real person. As a doll, a thing, nobody has to think about me, meet my needs, or include me in anything. “This is my - - - friend, sister, brother, son, employee, daughter, etc., etc. etc.”

I sit on a shelf until others want to play with me. They take me down when I meet their needs, or when they want something. I am recognized when I am convenient, and put back on the shelf when I am not.

Nobody has to think about me, or meet my needs because I am not real.

People complain. They stab me in the heart. I get blamed for everything. I am good, but I am also bad, or so they say. I am needy for wanting to be a part of them. They say I am selfish. Me! How could they?

No one has any time for me. I am loved when they want to, acknowledged when they choose to, used when they need to, then stuck back in the closet, left in the dark again.

All I do is love them. That’s my only crime. Why can’t they see this?

What’s my name? Do you even know? I am the one person who has loved you more than anyone else ever will. Who am I?

Lori? Bill? Mary? Joe?

……… Jesus of Nazareth

“If you acknowledge me before men, I will acknowledge you before my Father in Heaven.”

Take me off the shelf please. I have been waiting for you.

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Jesus said...

9/11/2014

"Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass."

Jesus of Nazareth

The Female Narcissist..

9/11/2014

Ok, I just found this video and had to share it. I have seen the light!!! This video about human behavior will tell you just how far the enemy can drag you down, and drag you away from others. Jesus' command is to live one another. This perfect example of human behavior is exactly the opposite. Check it out!!! It will change the way you see those closest to you.

There will be more to come on this subject, as this is a series of videos on You Tube. If you want to investigate further, check out Melanie Tonya Evan from Australia!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJP0FUk6oWY

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Shadow People...

9/7/2014

Growing up in someone else’s shadow can be either a good thing, or a bad thing, depending on the one who is casting that shadow. Typically these people are larger than life, famous, or sometimes infamous. Loved, or hated, they are unforgettable.

What happens to the one growing up? They are never seen for who and what they really are. They can be punished for the sins of the elder person, judged for what the other person has done, and even hated for the other person’s wrongs. Or, held up to a standard that can never be achieved. Was that Shadow bearer loved, or hated? Is that view of you constraining you from being who you really are?

The fact is that we are all individuals. Christ said “even the very hairs on your head are numbered.” We are all “knit together in our mother’s womb” individual and created for a purpose. When we are held up against another person like a measuring stick, there is no way we will ever measure up. God is the one who decides if we have accomplished our purpose here.

What I’ve discovered, after a lifetime of this treatment, is when people see me through the filter of someone else, it doesn’t really have a lot to do with me, but more of how that person made them feel.

Are people trying to control me to control the hatred they feel for them?

Forgiveness is the key. Yes, people do wrong - we are not perfect. Yes, there is control and manipulation in the world, but projecting that hurt and pain onto another innocent person is just as wrong. Each person should be seen for the individual that God made them, living up to their own unique purpose and fulfilling their own destiny.

There’s only one shadow I want to grow up in… the shadow and protection of the One and Only, Living God.

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Pride...

9/6/2014

Do you struggle to keep the balance between pride and humility?

I do.

Our society teaches us to boast our every success. Social media is flooded with shout outs for the things we have done. As authors we are told to market ourselves, get our name out there, make our mark in the industry.

But we must maintain a humble heart before the Lord.

So how does that work?

“I am excited about what I have done—but it takes nothing away from what you have done. And I am no better than you in anyway.”

Is it just me, or is that completely insincere and rather nauseating?

I have to hold every thought captive. Analyze it. Is it about me, or am I pointing others to Christ? Is this for my glory or His? These are tough questions and I often dread the answers.

Because I suffer from pride.

How do you stay humble?

From Guest Blogger:
Michelle Janene
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Persecutors...

9/6/2014

I’ve actually gotten into trouble for laughing too loud at work.

When given my 15 year service award, the manager said “I don’t think she’s ever had a bad day.”

Yet there are those who make it their mission in life to tear me down.

Our lesson at church this week was “take up your cross and follow me”. For a long time I struggled to know what that meant. You see, I’ve always had it in my head that to “take up the cross” meant that you had to leave… go be a missionary in another country… move across the world… in some way physically leave the life you had in order to begin a new one with Christ as the center. Turns out that’s not necessarily true; you can take up your cross right where you are. They key is to put Christ as the center of it all.

My cross is to keep my joy and happiness in the face of those that cannot. When others try to tear me down due to their own unhappiness and insecurity, I keep my spirit of peace. When they try to transfer onto me those attributes that they are not willing to/ or capable of letting go of, I shower blessings on them. My happiness is a choice. My choice, not theirs. As soon as you realize that they truly have no control, life takes on a whole new meaning.

Their insecurity, their hatred, their fear, their control, is all their journey - not yours. Never expect anyone else to validate your value. They can't. They can only see the limits of what their own baggage allows them to see.baggage

“Love thy neighbor. Pray for your enemies. Love, as I have loved you.”

My cross is to love those that cannot love me. The reasons and excuses for their hatred and fear don’t really matter anymore. My cross is to show Christ’s light to a screwed up world, in my own back yard - and keep my happiness doing it. And only then, can they see the true light that shines for the world to see.

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