Posted: under "A Slice Of Life", "When You're Down to Nothing God's UP to Something", Inspirationals.
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The Blessing Of Thorns
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Sandra felt as low as the heels of her shoes as she pushed
against a November gust and the florist shop door. Her life had
been easy, like a spring breeze. Then in the fourth month of
her second pregnancy, a minor automobile accident stole her
ease.
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During this Thanksgiving week she would have delivered a son.
She grieved over her loss. As if that weren’t enough, her
husband’s company threatened a transfer. Then her sister, whose
annual holiday visit she coveted, called saying she could not
come.
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What’s worse, Sandra’s friend infuriated her by suggesting her
grief was a God-given path to maturity that would allow her to
empathize with others who suffer. “She has no idea what I’m
feeling,” thought Sandra with a shudder.
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“Thanksgiving? Thankful for what?” she wondered aloud. For a
careless driver whose truck was hardly scratched when he rear-
ended her? For an airbag that saved her life but took that of
her child?
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“Good afternoon, can I help you?”
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The shop clerk’s approach startled her.
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“I….I need an arrangement, “stammered Sandra. “For
Thanksgiving?
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Do you want beautiful but ordinary, or would you like to
challenge the day with a customer favorite I call the
Thanksgiving Special?” asked the shop clerk.
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“I’m convinced that flowers tell stories,” she continued.
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“Are you looking for something that conveys ‘gratitude’ this
Thanksgiving?
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“Not exactly!” Sandra blurted out. “In the last five months,
everything that could go wrong has gone wrong. ” Sandra
regretted her outburst, and was surprised when the shop clerk
said, “I have the perfect arrangement for you.”
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Then the door’s small bell rang, and the shop clerk said, “Hi
Barbara…let me get your order.” She politely excused herself
and walked toward a small workroom, then quickly reappeared,
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Apr 06 2010
Posted: under "A Slice Of Life", "LOVE is LOVELY", Inspirationals.
Tags: blessings, Christ, Christians, cross, depression, disciples, earth, experiences, family, feelings, forgiveness, friends, gift, glory, happiness, health, heart, Jerusalem, Jesus, joy, life, Lord, love, Messiah, neighbor, Palm Sunday, peace, praises, resurrection, scripture, songs, success, talent, triumph, trust, world
John 12:12-16
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When the great crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, they took palm branches and went out to meet him, and cried out:
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“Hosanna!
Blessed is he who comes in the
name of the Lord,
the king of Israel.”
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John found an ass and sat upon it, as is written: Fear no more, O daughter Zion; see your king comes, seated upon an ass’s colt.
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His disciples did not understand this at first, but when Jesus had been glorified they remembered that these things were written about him and that they had done this for him. John 12:12-16
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They accepted Him as the Messiah and the Deliverer as He entered Jerusalem on the back of a donkey. They spread palm branches on the dusty road and sang songs of glory and praise!
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We accept each other into our lives as brother and sister and friend and neighbor, as we enter into each other’s hearts with love and trust and forgiveness. Read More
Apr 05 2009
Posted: under "DID YOU KNOW".
Tags: awards, celebrity, focus, grammy, honor, link, music, party, photos, singer, smiles, triumph, victory, Whitney Houston
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Clive Davis and Whitney Houston at the Arista Records Pre-GRAMMY Party on February 23, 1999 in Beverly Hills, California.
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Feb 08 2009
Posted: under "Jamaica Labrish Korner", Jamaican Jokes.
Tags: applause, attention, confidence, educator, empowerment, entrepreneur, experience, friends, graduation, inspiration, intervention, Jamaican, laughter, life, link, literacy, philanthropist, quotes, success, triumph, weight, world, zeal
Andrew Wildes, Gleaner
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The following is the first in a series of stories on graduates of the Jamaican Foundation for Lifelong Learning (JFFL) who have overcome great odds to become successful professionals.
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THE YEAR was 1976 when a series of catastrophic events shook the reality of Paul Harding before finally directing him to an experience that forever redefined his life.
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First, there was the letter that came by special delivery. He couldn’t read, so he gave it to the person he thought was “the brightest person in the world”. The problem was, she did not tell him what the letter said, instead, she kept sending him away to come back. One day, convinced that she was talking to one of her friends about the contents of his letter, Harding accused her of being “slight” with him. Read More
Feb 04 2009
Posted: under Inspirationals.
Tags: ability, accomplishment, acknowledgment, celebration, heart, praise, pride, quotes, strength, triumph, truth, understanding, voice
You can be proud of yourself, since you probably have good reason to be pleased with your accomplishments. As others notice and acknowledge your work, you could be feeling very satisfied. Giving yourself praise is as important as anyone else offering positive feedback, if not more so. If we ourselves don’t believe what is being said to us, it will not have the impact that it is meant to have, which ought to be taken as a gift that is being offered. Many times our inner critics are the loudest voices that echo in our heads from our earliest days, and they don’t need to be true for us to listen to them. But when we acknowledge our own hard work and our satisfaction with a job well done, those voices begin to quiet with each triumph until they fade away completely. By allowing yourself to take pride in your work, you honor the truth of your abilities and strengths. Read More
Oct 04 2008
Posted: under "Jamaica ~ Land Of Paradise".
Tags: beauty, brotherhood, country, faith, freedom, gift, God, heart, honor, Jamaican, land, love, music, paradise, pride, sea, talent, triumph, unity
“Jamaica ~ Land Of Paradise”
Jamaica Land of Beauty
Words by A.L. Hendricks/Music by Lloyd Hall
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Jamaica land of beauty,
We promise faithfully
To serve thee with our talents
And bring our gifts to thee.
Jamaica we will always
In honour of thy name,
Work steadfastly and wisely
And never bring thee shame. Read More
Sep 29 2008