Posted: under "A Slice Of Life", "LOVE is LOVELY".
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True Story:
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The brand new pastor and his wife, newly assigned in suburban Brooklyn, arrived in early October excited about their opportunities. When they saw their church, it was very run down and needed much work. They set a goal to have everything done in time to have their first service on Christmas Eve. They worked hard, repairing pews, plastering walls, painting, etc, and on December 18 were ahead of schedule and just about finished.
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On December 19 a terrible tempest - a driving rainstorm hit the area and lasted for two days.
On the 21st, the pastor went over to the church. His heart sank when he saw that the roof had leaked, causing a large area of plaster about 20 feet by 8 feet to fall off the front wall of the sanctuary just behind the pulpit, beginning about head high. The pastor cleaned up the mess on the floor, and not knowing what else to do but postpone the Christmas Eve service, headed home. On the way he noticed that a local business was having a flea market type sale for charity so he stopped in. One of the items was a beautiful, handmade, ivory colour, crocheted tablecloth with
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Apr 13 2011
Posted: under "A Slice Of Life", Inspirationals.
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Peter Drucker once said, “It is easier to come up with new ideas than it is to…let go of the old ones.” I couldn’t agree more! That comfort zone is…well, pretty comforting for all of us.
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What are some of the secrets to taking risks and turning problems into new
Mar 05 2010
Posted: under "A Slice Of Life", Inspirationals.
Tags: courage, favor, God, inspiration, love, opportunities, prosperity, strength, wisdom
I asked for Strength…..And God gave me Difficulties to make me strong.
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I asked for Wisdom…….And God gave me Problems to solve.
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I asked for Prosperity…And God gave me a Brain and Brawn to work.
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I asked for Courage……And God gave me Danger to overcome.
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Feb 05 2010
Posted: under "Jamaica ~ Land Of Paradise", "Welcome to JAMrock ~ JAMAICA ~ NO PROBLEM".
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Queen knights Jamaica’s governor general at Buckingham Palace yesterday
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Published: Saturday | June 13, 2009
Jamaica’s Governor General, Sir Patrick Linton Allen, who was knighted yesterday by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, is urging Jamaicans living abroad to support his ‘I believe’ campaign.
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Jun 13 2009
Posted: under "Jamaica Labrish Korner", "Jamaica ~ Land Of Paradise".
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Jamaicans overseas urged to invest in country
Published: Saturday | May 23, 2009
Jamaicans overseas are being urged to invest in their country to help the island weather the current financial hurricane sweeping the globe.
Speaking at the 2009 Jamaica National Building Society’s (JNBS) Outlook for The Future series in London and Birmingham, Jamaican officials said the island was ripe with investment opportunities and needed home-grown investors to capitalise on them.
“It’s an investment paradise as well as a tourism paradise,” said Laurence Jones, regional head of the European arm of the Jamaica Trade Investment (JTI). He told scores of Jamaicans and their descendants, who came out to the Royal Geographical Society in London, that “this is the time we need you to show your commitment to Jamaica”.
Investment Opportunities
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May 23 2009
Posted: under "A Slice Of Life", Inspirationals.
Tags: appreciation, bliss, child, class, elderly, enlightenment, fact, feelings, friends, gift, God, happiness, heart, inspiration, joy, learning, life, love, money, opportunities, peace, perspective, prayer, present, seniors, smiles, strength, understanding, wish, words, world
> Please Read all the way to the bottom:
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> If you will take the time to read these.. I promise you’ll come away
> with an enlightened perspective. The subjects covered affect us all
> on a daily basis:
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> They’re written by Andy Rooney , a man who has the gift of saying so
> much with so few words.. Enjoy……..
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> I’ve learned…. That the best classroom in the world is at the feet
> of an elderly person.
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> I’ve learned…. That when you’re in love, it shows.
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> I’ve learned…. That just one person saying to me, ‘You’ve made my
> day!’ makes my day….
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Apr 23 2009
