tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68786012590991263352024-03-05T22:47:46.928-05:00M.A.R.S. (Mothers Alone Raising Sons) in New YorkA ministry that supports, encourages, prays and provides an outlet to write and talk about our lives as single mothers raising sons. Where positive behaviors are fostered which will promote total wellness and cohesiveness between mother and son over time. We give and fully accept advice and suggestions. Remembering we're not alone...
If you would like to share a thought through this blog, send it to marsinnewyork@gmail.com, looking forward to hearing what you have to write!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13031361352666512927noreply@blogger.comBlogger114125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878601259099126335.post-54077710509578942972014-12-09T10:30:00.000-05:002014-12-09T10:30:00.741-05:00The Precious Breath of Life<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><b>Good day Mars,</b></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i> It has been such a long time since I've reached out to you...I was thinking about all that is still transpiring with our young black men, who are being gunned down and fatally taking down. It would be very befitting for me to end the year with a brief reflection. It's a wonder if anybody can't help but to stop breathing, like our dearly departed brotha Eric. The injustice is suffocating us as mothers, sistas, grandmothers, aunts and daughters. To witness first hand or through the relentless broadcasting of our men being killed like animals for slaughter.</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i> I spoke with several young men today about being obedient to those who have authority over you, looking the part of someone who is good and decent and stop asking "why?". I told one young man, that "they" don't care about you and consider your life of absolutely no value. So, as I continued to conveyed very sensitive underlying truths to him, I let him know that he is no longer three years old and don't need to know "why", when he is asked to do or not to do something. </i></span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i> I expressed to a group of colleagues that, yes we can, tell these young folks NO! and if their momma's got any questions then just state the circumstances and rules to be followed. Be confident, even when they don't agree, they will still respect you. After all, it's for their sons' safety and long term best interests. I cannot see any sound minded parent rallying against somebody caring for their son. </i></span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i> While there are some folk out there who could give a rats tail if our sons live or die, there are more than that who do care and want them to live. The word of life teaches us to be humble, meek and mild. I really feel in this dispensation of time why all this is happening, the Father is trying to wake His people up. Most of us have been sleep walking long enough. We need to stop throwing our sons to the wolves, to live like savages while having no regards for the lives of others let alone themselves.</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i> And lastly, lets continue to pray for the Brown family and community of Ferguson, as well as the Garner's and NY. There is a list and host of other families and powers that be, need to be lifted up in prayer. Let's also stop making excuses for our sons' poor behaviors, poor choices and poor grades while continuing to reward such atrocities. We must start correction when they are young and cute, because if not they will grow up to become old and ugly...</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><b>Have a blessed New Year!</b></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Jerri of <b>M.a.r.s.</b></i></span><br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13031361352666512927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878601259099126335.post-30778507388848573082014-06-30T12:00:00.000-04:002014-06-30T12:00:02.353-04:00Who we are & Why we are...<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>Good day M.a.r.s,</strong></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> It's been a long while, however I just wanted to share a thought or two with you, God's precious people called by His name.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="color: #990000;"> I am having a bible study with a sister of mine and the Lord has us meditating on Romans 12:1-3. I love this scripture as the King James version reads<em>..." I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God..."</em></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> The Lord God is taking us to a place to further define and perhaps also redefine, Who we are and Why we are. God inspired Paul the Apostle, to inform us once again, to not just read the word but to rightly divide the word. Paraphrasing as the scripture reads...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="color: #990000;">1. God is <u>urging</u> us, that is defined in the word <strong><em>beseech.</em></strong></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">2. God is asking us <u>to present</u> (Jesus already did this) our bodies as <strong><em>a living sacrifice</em></strong>, where as in the old, sacrifices were presented dead.</span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">3. God calls <u>us Holy</u> because <em><strong>He is</strong>!</em> (not because of any outward look, walk or talk).</span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">4. God calls <u>us acceptable</u> because <em><strong>Jesus is!</strong></em>; the chief corner stone; living precious stone. (further readings 1Peter 1:13-2:10)</span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">5. God calls <u>us out of spiritual conformity</u>, (our will) that is of this world.</span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">6. God calls <u>us to transform</u> our minds by <strong><em>daily renewing</em></strong>; His word will accomplish that what it was sent to do; wash us.</span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">This is the part that <em>We</em> (His precious people) after having faith in all the above will be able to do:</span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">7. <u>Prove</u>...what is <strong><em>good</em></strong> (God the Father), and <em><strong>acceptable</strong></em> (God the Son) and <strong><em>perfect Will of God</em></strong> (God the Holy Spirit).</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="color: #990000;"> The scripture goes on, but believing in <em><u>Who we are</u>: <strong>God's precious people</strong></em>, makes it very plain of <u><em>Why</em> </u><em><u>we are</u>: <strong>God is...the great I am.</strong></em></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> Closing with this, none of God's commands can be accomplished by us doing nothing but <em><strong>abiding in Him</strong></em>. So <strong><em><u>STOP!</u></em></strong> please stop thinking neither let nobody have you to think that any of this comes in the form of how well someone preaches, prays, physically appears, how many times they attend church, etc...again, just stop looking at all the exteriors of man along with <em>his</em> labors in this world because they're temporal. So, when we find ourselves not feeling like any of the above, <em>and we will</em>, it is because we're not! And that's ok, because it is God all by Himself working through us, His precious people. Once and for all, fix our eyes on the prize, Jesus, who makes all scripture possible to believe & live with a sigh of relief. <strong>He</strong> will present us faultless! That's a promise that can never be broken. Let us continue to love; the greatest commandment.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>You can make it, Jeshua did it!</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="color: #990000;">Jerri of <strong>M.a.r.s</strong></span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13031361352666512927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878601259099126335.post-65796519082553092922014-05-10T08:31:00.000-04:002014-05-10T08:31:23.312-04:00She Is...<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em><strong>Happy Mother's Day Mars!!!</strong></em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> It has been a while I know, but a lot has been transpiring in my life. However, I just wanted to share a bit of wisdom that I've acquired this past week while reading this seven day bible lesson on YouVersion bible app.</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> The lesson is entitled, <strong>She Is...Mom!</strong> <strong>Day one </strong>starts with,<strong> She Is...A Chauffeur! </strong>Instinctively, it starts out about how mothers drive their children to and fro, but it ends with chauffeuring her children through life. How it is her input and impact that will take them through low valleys and into mountain top vistas.</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> <strong>Day two, She Is...A Comedienne!</strong> Because she is to always find a way somehow to teach her children to laugh especially when their feeling sad; to know that life is not all bad. To teach her children at every stage that it really is more fun to serve the Lord than to be in bondage to the lies of the culture. To sing silly songs because their could never be too much music in the home. Bake cookies and play dress up. I loved this part...to have hamburgers for breakfast and pancakes for dinner.</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> <strong>Day three, She Is...A Mailwoman!</strong> That every important information should come from their mother. There are no stupid questions but to teach them how to research their answers, especially if she don't have them all. Neither rain nor sleet or snow, a mailwoman delivers.</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> <strong> Day four, She Is...A Cheerleader!</strong> She cheers for her children whether they're winning or losing. She is the loudest one applauding, when all else have given up and gone home. Mothers should always have kind words, even when she don't feel like saying them. What her children hear from her mouth is precious to their inclined ears, even when she doesn't think their listening. To never lay her head down without telling her children that she loves them unconditionally.</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> The list could go on for days, but stops on the seventh. How ironic is the number seven; its God's perfect completion and timing.</em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em><span style="color: #cc0000;"> So, have a wonderful Mother's Day and I pray you find the opportunity to learn with me more about how many roles you play in your children's lives. Always being who...<u>You are</u>, because you've been encouraged by the lesson <strong>"She Is..."</strong></span></em></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em><strong>You are never alone,</strong></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em><span style="color: #cc0000;">Jerri of <strong>Mars</strong></span></em></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13031361352666512927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878601259099126335.post-60068394709290216142014-03-12T11:00:00.000-04:002014-03-12T11:00:01.885-04:00Stand Up For Your Life, God's Got You!<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong><em>Happy March Mars,</em></strong></span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em> <strong>So much has been transpiring </strong>since the last time I wrote to all my wonderful family. Just yesterday, my dear sistah Tina, sent out a revelatory/refreshing word from Bishop TD Jakes. It was as a precious gem, wrapped in a velvety cloth and as I gaze upon it in awe, I realize that I have to eventually pass it on to the next person. However, I can still feel its affect it had on me, I just couldn't shake it.</em></span><br />
<em><span style="color: #351c75;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> <strong> On that note, I write to you today and pose the question, "Do you stand up for your life?"</strong> The life that Christ offered up on Calvary? Because, this is the time in life where if and when we do receive something, especially of value, we must know by now, that it is to ponder for a moment only to be given away. A harsh reality, and if my memory serves me right, most of us are somewhere approaching or over 40; so we should have almost all our needs met, right? Or maybe I'm wrong. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Whatever the case is, standing up for your life means, to me, that you have or are still in possession of your gifts or rewards in life, not to mention wisdom, so now give to someone else or show them how to obtain the same. Secondly, are you <u>proud</u> of your life in Christ? You've had a job for some time now, it may not be the career you've always wanted to pursue, but it is never too late. Go for it! Some of you are going back to school, starting nonprofit foundations and some are just getting ready to wed, bless God. Some of us were slackers while in the world, so now we have the grace of God to now move forward and accomplish those dreams, now that the nightmare is over...</span></span></em><br />
<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em> <strong>Please don't look back like Lot's wife</strong>; she turned into a pillar of salt. Very briefly, Lot's wife was a foolish woman because she only cared for and about the things of this world, and not the things of God. So, we especially women of faith in Jesus must be mindful, at this stage in life, our accomplishments are not to fulfill our worldly desires but to put every effort into using them to seek the kingdom.</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em> <strong>Did I go there? Yes, but had no plan too.</strong> This is the Holy Spirit writing now! Any monies, gifts, treasures(personal praised items), pay raises, etc...must first be blessed and broken by the Lord God, so He can distribute according to His riches and glory. So, standing up for your life means to attain and give, in that order. If, big IF, there is anything aka monies left over then we can go and treat ourselves to something nice. Please know that the Lord wants us to have nice things, and I have seen most of you and you do have NICE things; but first give to someone less fortunate. Sign up for a worthy cause, like a walkathon, raise money too, don't just walk.</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em> <strong>Lastly, I was reading Philippians 4:10</strong>, Paul talks about giving and receiving. In verse 12 he talks about having and not having...he says the <u><strong>secret is</strong></u> that whether we have or not, it <u>will never stop us from doing all things through Christ</u>; He will supply. Going down to verse 17, he states that he doesn't desire the peoples gifts but what <u><strong>he does desire</strong></u> is that <u>it be credited to their(our) accounts</u>. We give spiritually to a natural cause and God will spiritually give to OUR natural cause. <u>When you look for people to give to your needs</u>, you are basically <u>telling God what He is giving is not enough</u>, think on that.</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em> <strong> So, stand up for your life and give</strong>, not looking for somebody to give to you, but YOU give out of your bosom. And then God will make very sure that you reap because you have sown...that's how the harvest works; plant(sow) and pluck up(reap). Stand up for your life and fall for nothing the world has to offer, its a trap! Think Kingdom first...</em></span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong><em>You are not alone,</em></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em><span style="color: #351c75;">Jerri of <strong>Mars</strong></span></em></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13031361352666512927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878601259099126335.post-51403137050924568552014-02-10T11:00:00.000-05:002014-02-10T11:00:04.722-05:00Severing Tides...with You!<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em><strong>Hey Mars,</strong></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong><span style="color: #990000;"><em> This particular social media blog template that I use by Google, is not as popular as Facebook. However, the purpose I blog is to get women informed about real issues on self, God, children, health, etc...not necessarily in that order. I guess if I did this for a response or comment, I could choose FB, but f</em><em>or a real Facebook friend that's informative, look up, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kids-Like-Moses-Advocacy-of-Georgia/1376989635859302" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kids-Like-Moses-Advocacy-of-Georgia/1376989635859302</a></em></span></strong></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em><strong> However, I do this to bring awareness, I don't necessarily need to get any feedback. My theory is as the bible, just put it out there when they do read it, they will be informed and do better. At some point in our life we have to sever tides, especially with those people or friends that are counter productive. Starting with guys, who want to "friend" us in hopes of getting with us, Not! You weren't interested in him then and definitely not now. In some instances, there is that guy you always wanted to get with or get reacquainted, but just not like this. Not through a computer, lets try in real life situations where real communication takes place. I'm a fanatic for seeing facial expressions and listening to voices change with emotions, it speaks volumes. (Clarity, the term "get with" doesn't imply any sexual connotations, just getting acquainted remember we're saved while some are still single)</strong></em></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em><strong> Next, we must sever tides with our inner self, especially that part of you that displays or yearn addictive behaviors. Such as you never really had a descent conversation with any man let alone people. (Or just sick of the lack their of) Let's start by getting real with ourselves, inwardly. At first with becoming informed with real life issues. And not other peoples business, that spirit needs to be severed. But getting in your own business! </strong></em></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em><strong> <u>Ask a trusted relative or real friend what is the one thing they would like to see changed about you</u>. There's always room...Now please get ready for the response because it may not be the answer you expect because that's what truth does; exposes you. God snatched us out of darkness, into His marvelous light...(he exposed us; and showed us compared to His son.)</strong></em></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em><strong> Goes back to our last entry on Fear! What are you fearful of? Most of the time it is the "truth". Please only ask one person a month, this is not the time to ask several people in a month, for the real about you. But start with the small things first. Most of the time the small things will take you to the big or enormous elephant in the room. Don't overwhelm yourself and please don't lose any sleep. Truth be told with one flaw at a time, if dealt with properly, coming from the right person, should and eventually help you sleep better. But it has to start with you and a trusted friend or relative. </strong></em></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em><strong> May the Lord, who will present you flawless before His marvelous throne keep you, until next time. The way He sees us now.</strong></em></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em><strong>You are not alone,</strong></em></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em><strong>Jerri of Mars</strong></em></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13031361352666512927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878601259099126335.post-16419835722180336852014-01-27T11:00:00.000-05:002014-01-27T11:00:01.298-05:00The Thing About Fear Is...<span style="color: #660000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em><strong>Hey Mars</strong>,</em></span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em> I can only share to you what is presently real for me, right? So, what has been revealed by the Holy Spirit is dealing with fear and the "what ifs" that come with it. Whatever fear is to me; may not be for someone else, but we all have them. <u>I'm learning that I must <strong>first acknowledge my fear</strong> and chose to totally trust the Lord God with it and <strong>then totally seek Him until He takes it away</strong></u>. I'm doing this bible study on Soul Detox via YouVersion Bible app. It has everything to do the our soul: mind, will, intellect and emotions. You know the very strong compulsive characteristics that drive us as women.</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #660000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em> The reasons behind why we always have to give our thoughts, even when they are not warranted or solicited and/or say what's on "our mind" or </em></span><span style="color: #660000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>"give somebody a piece of our mind". Especially, when you have NO <u>peace</u> to give. Oh, don't get it twisted were intelligent creations because He made us after Himself. Being so, we've all been through the universal school of basic education, some pursued college, have some street knowledge, mother's intuition, book smart, bible savvy and the list goes on. However, all of our emotions can somehow or another, can either all go out the window like bath water or get entangled like a vine, when it comes down to our emotions; the predominantly operable part of our soul.</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #660000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em> Personally, my greatest fear is growing old alone. Yes, when I think about Jesus and all He's done for me..my soul cries out Hallelujah! But, there are days when my soul likes to ride on the arm of flesh and I start thinking...</em></span><span style="color: #660000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em> My son will one day move out, possibly get married and I will be physically home alone. Let's keep it real, our children will grow up and will move out. We thank the Lord God for that transition because this is the cycle of life. I am already in Empty Nest mode. I work, come home, cook if I feel like it and do whatever I very well please. I love it! Look forward to this time but just never pictured being a single "woman" at 50 years of age. Especially, after being a single mother for over 23 plus years...</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #660000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em> I've heard of stories where women have given up their life to Christ because I (raising my hand) am one of them. I made this choice with a sound mind and have never had more <u>peace</u> because I've had my share of dating both good and bad. I wanted to try and give my life to the Lord, so here I am! My life is good, never been better. He is the reason why I am single, but and there's that "but", I have my moments of "what ifs", yet I still believe my Father God for a mate, my Boaz! However, and without ever lowering my standards, I ask the Lord, "please let him love you just as much as I do"...let's keep in mind "the list" still stands but now I want him to be healthy, just like when were expecting a baby we would say. People will ask, "what do you want? a boy or girl?". Most of were smart enough to say, as long as my baby is healthy, it really doesn't matter. Yet, when that prayer is answered and you get the specific gender, then our smile gets just a little bigger. </em></span><br />
<span style="color: #660000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em> Like I am smiling now, because when I talk about my fears, first to my Father in heaven and then to you my sistahs, its all good, now I feel so much better. I know the effectual and fervent prayers are already being dispatched, thanks for the love!</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #660000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em><strong>Love caste out all fear</strong>,</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #660000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Jerri of <strong>Mars</strong></em></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13031361352666512927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878601259099126335.post-14157946237554312252014-01-20T11:00:00.000-05:002014-01-20T11:00:08.192-05:00Misspell F-A-T-H-E-R<span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em><strong>Hey Mars,</strong></em></span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> I want to thank you all for following us on this past week of <strong>Practicing Awareness</strong>, and if you didn't then that was your personal choice, (but as for me and my house) we will praise the Lord! For what? You might ask, because the Holy Spirit gives us everything that we blog about. So, while none of the <u>15 Symptoms of Cancer that Women Ignore</u> may have not been for you, trust that they were for somebody. At least you cannot say you were not informed, warned or therefore "clueless". We're just the messenger.</em></span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> This video is a dedication <strong>to all MOTHERS</strong>...watch and enjoy! It is so timely, a blessing from one of my greatest moms: Maxine, thank you!</em></span><br />
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<span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> According to the American Cancer Society, <span style="color: #3d85c6;">fever</span> most often occur after cancer has spread from its original site however can also point to <span style="color: #cc0000;">early blood cancers</span> known as <span style="color: #cc0000;">Leukemia</span> or <span style="color: #cc0000;">Lymphoma</span>. Other symptoms of cancer are jaundice or change is stool color.</em></span></div>
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<span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> A cough is expected with colds, the flu and allergies and believe or not a side effect of medications. However, a <span style="color: #3d85c6;">prolonged cough which last for more than three or four weeks</span>, should not be ignored. Again, see your doctor, make sure he or she do a complete medical history, examine your throat, check out your lungs perhaps through X-ray, <span style="color: #cc0000;">especially if your a smoker</span>.</em></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em><span style="color: #0c343d;"> Pain is something we all know too well, if you've lived long enough, however the</span> <span style="color: purple;">complaining of pain and various aches</span> could be <u><span style="color: #990000;">early symptoms of some cancers</span></u> or not. </em></span><br />
<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> Nevertheless, <span style="color: purple;">pain that persists and unexplained</span> need to be checked out by your doctor; not you or a friend. Have your doctor take a careful account of your history and then based on that information decide what testing, if any, is needed.</em></span><br />
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> If you <span style="color: purple;">have a lymph node that is getting larger, for longer than a month</span>, see a doctor. Your doctor will examine you and figure out any parallel issues (such as infection) which could explain the growing lymph node. If there are none, your doctor will order a biopsy, in most cases.</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em></em></span> <span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> Remember, your body doesn't lie, it is a part of the All Mighty, who is incapable of such a flaw. <span style="color: blue;">We women are changing with each new day, <strong>except it, embrace it and encourage it!</strong></span> Any other behavior displayed is not healthy. Also, talk to about everything but not to everyone; get it out, you'll discover you're not alone. </em></span><br />
<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> Seek God, set realistic goals, practice honesty, make healthy choices (such as foods, exercise, people, places and yes men) and lastly be available for YOU and your son. This may sound crazy but make an appointment to see YOU! Mothers that are whole, raise sons that are whole, prayerfully. Until, next time...</em></span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> Today's symptoms start with a <u>gnawing abdominal pain and depression</u>. Omgosh ladies, these two signs are linked to depression and <span style="color: #cc0000;">pancreatic cancer</span>. Research has it that this form of cancer is crucial and silent. So, again if you have a persistent/sharp pain in your abdomen and its accompanied by feeling depressed, you need to get a checkup asap! The two links have also been found to be a poorly understood connection. Still we're not taking any chances, right? Practicing honesty and setting realistic goals is a real start to dealing with depression, the <strong>Holy Spirit</strong> said, <strong>"it's gonna be alright!"</strong></em></span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> Now, I take medicine for this, the lil purple pill, and I've discovered the reasons why. I love to over-eat! And remember you body doesn't lie and it talks back too. That language is not English but Indigestion. I'm practicing honesty, ladies, I eat late too especially on the weekend. This also leads to indigestion. So, I watch my food intake and the hours I ingest them, so I don't suffer like I use to, thank God.</em></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> Seriously, research has found that <u>indigestion is accompanied by weight gain</u>, remember that feeling during pregnancy or not; so now that you know, <u>try to eat less and not late</u>. Also, food allergies such as milk products can cause indigestion. I am lactose intolerant and my blood type is O-positive, which gives me a very acidic stomach. Which is why dairy is a no no! I've learned how to treat my body, by becoming knowledgeable to these important facts about myself. Also taught me about other foods that don't agree with me which also caused indigestion. Do your research on your blood type, <u>you will feel much better</u>.</em></span></div>
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<em><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> If you <u>noticed white patches inside your mouth or white spots on your tongue</u>, please see your doctor. This could be a symptom of a <span style="color: #cc0000;">precancerous condition called leukoplakia</span> that can progress to <span style="color: #cc0000;">oral cancer</span>. Ask your dentist or doctor what should be done next.</span></span></em><div align="left" class="conta" style="clear: both; color: #737373; display: none;">
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> We're making our way through the <u>15 Symptoms of Cancer that Women Ignore</u>...if you have missed any just visit the blog, by clicking the link below. Or Google: Mars in NY Jerri.</em></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> OK now, I had difficulty with this one and its not a pleasant feeling. You almost feel like your <u>suffocating</u>. I've known at least two ladies that found polyps on their throat and esophagus. If you have or are still experiencing this symptom, <u>difficulty swallowing</u>, you may have already changed your diet, perhaps avoiding foods that require chewing for more liquids like soups or shakes. And your probably losing weight too.</em></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> If you've noticed blood in your toilet, urine or stool please don't assume it's from a hemorrhoid, it could be <span style="color: #cc0000;">colon cancer</span>. Mars I hope I'm not the only one who looks back before they flush and if you don't then You Should! Can't just be flushing all Willy Nelly, smile. <u>Look back, examine and if the coast is clear, then flush!</u></em></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> If you are menstruating that's normal but please if otherwise consult your doctor for a colonoscopy or have tests ran for <span style="color: #cc0000;">bladder or kidney cancer</span>.</em></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> Coughing up blood should be looked into very seriously. One occasion of blood in the wrong place may not point to anything, but if it happens more than once, please seek your physician.</em></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> Remember, to <u>practice being aware</u> and not foolish. I have spoken with plenty of women who've had all kinds of symptoms but do absolutely nothing. And let's not rule out those who think not even talking about cancer...<u>let's be real ladies</u>. <span style="color: #741b47;">Precaution is vital if ignored could be fatal</span>, and this is not the will of God concerning any of our lives. We must be sharp...</em></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> Let's continue to <u>practice being honest</u> first with ourselves then we will find it much easier to be honest with our sons, family and others. <u>Practice really hard towards being healthy</u> this year, if I am not mistaken all of us are getting older; our spring chicken days are fading fast. Now I know some of us don't even look our age, some don't even feel like it half the time but over exert yourself and watch that body start screaming loud and clear, lol.</em></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> This is in and around my age demographic: <u>Menopause</u> (pre, during or post). W</em></span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em>omen in this category tend to ignore <u>"between-period bleeding" and could possibly be bleeding from the GI tract</u>, which is mistakenly thought to be from their period. But if this between-period bleeding happens to be typically regular, still check it out. So does <u>bleeding after menopause</u>, this could be signs of endometrial cancer and if from the GI tract could be a symptom of colorectal cancer.</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> Please know what normal is for you. If you never spot between period and you do, this could be abnormal, but to another it might not be, so please see your GYN. Your doctor can perform a standard pelvic exam, ultrasound or biopsy. <strong>We should also start the habit of marking our calendars of any <u>unusual</u> timings too.</strong> So we can be precise with our findings to our doctors.</em></span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> If you're a woman who have <strong>moles</strong>, you should know to especially look for any changes--a well-known sign of skin cancer. But we should also watch for any <u>changes in skin pigmentation</u>. Such signs like <strong>sudden skin bleeding or excessive scaling</strong>, should be looked into by your doctor. Especially, if these changes have been going on for several weeks, because your keeping a watchful eye and marking your calendar. Whatever, is urgent to you but never wait for an emergency.</em></span><br />
<em><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;"> <u>Remember, to practice being healthy and being honest with yourself</u>. Also, your body is not capable of lying to you. We need to remain healthy for our sons, so they can be too. </span></em><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> I know we all would like to involve ourselves deeply into this phenomenon or in my case a day to day struggle: Weight Loss. <u>To make it plain...If you are experiencing unusual weight loss this should not be ignored</u>. Especially, if you have not exercised or decreased your eating habits. </em></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> What is unusual? More than 2 lbs a week; clothes are becoming too big, all of a sudden. In most cases, nothing is subtle; we've probably just ignored it because honestly some of us can or would love to lose a few pounds of fat. Say bye to the bulge and pinching inches.</em></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13031361352666512927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878601259099126335.post-70150566408598611742014-01-04T08:19:00.002-05:002014-01-04T08:44:18.345-05:00Let's Start with Awareness<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em><strong>Good day Mars,</strong></em></span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em> Okay good people, let's start the year off right by doing the hard things first. I will start by saying I suffer with lower back pain, reflux, and other gastric problems and now more than usual potty visits. I am very in tune with my body so any unusual activities are sought out thoroughly. Did I fail to mention, I just turned 50! And in spite of my GYN diagnosis; I'm nowhere near menopause, yea right...I've experienced some signs. Can somebody say "Hot flashes".</em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><em> So, I'm awakened this morning about 4:15AM with a nudge from my bladder to potty; yes an interruption in my already unsteady sleep. On any given night, I can average about 4 hours of sleep, but I also take naps during the day on vacations and after work when I'm not. Oh I also failed to mention, I was also feeling nausea along while attending this "unusual urge" to urinate. So, after I go to the bathroom, some bouts of burping, then I felt better. Note to self: Have my </em><em>Gastroenterologist</em><em> prescribe me some Pantoprazole Sodium DR aka Prevacid; you know the little purple pill. Works wonders...</em></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em> Okay, I can't go back to sleep so I start to hit the Internet, preferably WebMD.com. I love this site, I research Bladder Infections: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Prevention, etc. I run into various information and can agree with 2:5 symptoms I have. This study led me into Uti (urinary tract infection), Kidney Stones and yes Cancer. Then there it was, <strong>15 Cancer Symptoms Women Ignore</strong>. So, while reading and deciphering what applied to me or not, I thought, thank you Holy Spirit. I will dedicate the next week or so to given you, Mars, some markers, precautions and/or things that might make you say Uhhhmmmm or not. </em></span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em> This is a good start for the year right? To know what the latest scientific researchers are saying, symptoms to look for, just in case in and to <u>spark awareness</u>. Remember, knowledge is Power! </em></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Please read and be honest with <u><strong>Your</strong></u> symptoms or not. Often times we think of what others might have instead of ourselves which is good, but let's put <u>us first</u>, its ok! Remember we have sons, if mom's not healthy then they're not either and therefore worry sets in. I will start the list tomorrow, so look out and be honest. Your body doesn't lie, listen to it...</em></span><br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> </em></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> As for myself, the year is going out in the glory of God, just like it came in! I celebrated a "half a century", like my late mother use to say when she turned 50. Whew! after all I've been through, I made it this far. Thank you God!</em></span></span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> Christmas was quiet, made my French toast and bacon and boy was it delicious. I spent lots of money, but not on presents, just had that spending spirit come upon me. Some of you will be honest enough to testify, oh yes! To God be the glory, all my spending was hard earned cash, no credit cards for this delivered sistah, lol. The Lord delivered me from that spirit some years ago. If cash and carry is not excepted then I don't participate.</em></span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> I've been studying the <strong>Gospel of Mark</strong> online, so far so good. Oh and I've been finding and doing some great lessons on YouVersion bible app too. See this is what I use my cell phone for; to stay on top of my word and listen to my gospel music, when the world around me be trying to drag a sistah off...</em></span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> I am growing more with each knew day, being saved under the blood of Jesus some 30+ years. Hallelujah! Like a tree planted by the river; being tossed and turned but yet I stand firm, planted and unharmed, amen. </em></span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> If anyone is interested, the latest lesson plan called, <u>Heaven's In Your Routines</u>. It's a 5 day study from </em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em><span style="color: orange;"><strong>Psalm 19</strong>, along with other bible references. Please read the entire chapter since the lesson only depicts specific verses. I also, listen audibly and write notes, also available in the app. I find all of these YouVersion lesson plans encouraging, and I know you will too! Their like little snacks I nibble on throughout the day, smile. </span></em></span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> Well I just felt like letting you ladies and gents know what I have been up to lately. Until the Lord allows me this opportunity again, have a blessed and prosperous New Year!!!</em></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> He lived long and hard, fought the good fight of faith for the least of them, along with others such </em></span><span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em>as Martin and Malcolm; the three M's: mmm good! God makes everything </em></span><span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em>good!!!</em></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> Below is a link for his foundation. You could also send your personal condolences. Although a hero has gone on, the need for the people </em></span><span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em>and the call for justice still reigns...<span style="color: white;">http://www.nelsonmandela.org/</span></em></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13031361352666512927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878601259099126335.post-2167604572052232532013-11-15T20:33:00.003-05:002013-11-15T20:33:58.963-05:00An Outpouring of Outreaching<span style="color: #ffd966; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em><strong>Good day Mars,</strong></em></span><br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> I know it's been a while since the last time I posted on the latest topic. I was trying to come up with ways to recruit organ donors. Well, it wasn't easy. I only had a month and I really do not like soliciting anybody for nothing. I know crazy right? but I reached beyond myself.</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> It reminded me of when I worked in the retail industry and we were always told to do our very best to get the customer to purchase merchandise. I never liked doing that, even when I was the consumer, they would ask, "can I help you?" So, this was the feeling that surfaced when I sought to get donors. So, I still moved forward...</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> Nevertheless, I did use my church as a venue. I set up a table, put some gifts out, along with a box to submit applications for those that were interested. Did I mention, I only received four possible donors, but that was better than none.</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> My next outreach, for November, was to find some grade school children to make cards for our ailing and injured soldiers. I consider all of these types of outreach, kingdom ministry. Jesus said a lot in Matthew 25, but mostly, <strong><span style="color: #ffd966;">"...what you have done for the least of them, you have also done unto me..."</span></strong> So, finding organ donors and children to make cards for the sick and shut-in, is what kingdom ministry is all about.</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> I asked my teacher could the students in our class make cards and he obliged. The cards were beautiful! Our students, watch videos about veterans and how to help them. They got the opportunity to think of someone other than themselves, this encompassed a writing lesson and creative drawings.</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><strong>PS- </strong> <span style="color: white;">It has been a very busy two months. More ministry to</span> <span style="color: white;">be accomplished.</span> <span style="color: #ffd966;"><strong>Who are you seeking to help?</strong></span> </span><span style="color: white;">Write me about your endeavors.</span></em></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13031361352666512927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878601259099126335.post-51845282764105809042013-09-30T20:50:00.004-04:002013-09-30T20:50:27.134-04:00Give Life...become a donor<span style="color: lime; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><strong>Good day Mars,</strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: lime; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">It's been a long time but I'mss back! I have so much to offer over these next few months too. A couple of bible studies, some prophetic words but my latest quest is seeing how I can convince you and yours to become organ donors. And I only have ONE month. If you already are, then bless you.</span><br />
<span style="color: lime; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">For starters, <strong>"I'm a Donor"!</strong> Became one several years ago. I am not fully prepared to share the story of a dear friend but hopefully within the next week. So stay tuned ok?</span><br />
<span style="color: lime; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">In the meantime, if your not already an organ donor please take some time to research cases, find out the importance(remember knowledge is power), weigh your odds, do some soul searching and become apart of my team for the month of October, team <strong><em>Give Life</em></strong>. After all, Jesus gave His life for us, what more can we do for others...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: lime;"><a href="http://donatelife.net/" target="_blank">donatelife.net</a> If this link refuses to work, don't give up Google, the links name. See you next week, just got the approval from my dear friend regarding her incredible son. Until next time...pray about it!</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> As we move forward in our walk with Christ we can take a few lessons from one of our forefathers', Moses, a friend of God. He calls us all "friend". (John 15:15) Like Moses, a servant/friend, God revealed himself through a burning bush that would not be consumed. The word teaches us that he didn't look away, but walked closer to see its amazing sight.</em></span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> Now, I know some of you got it all together, so when God does reveal Himself to you, through an amazing sight, you, like Moses, walk closer to it. And this is good, but their are some of us who look away, run and hide or continue on with our lives like nothing never happened.</em></span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> However, my prayer is that those who do the latter, will now seek Him a lot closer. Adonai is our source of life as is His word, in all His amazement aka glory. The bible teaches us that when we were afar off, He bought us near.</em></span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> After all, in faith we read His word and believe it, we should look forward to the word's revelatory experiences. Remember, Jeremiah 29:11, that the Lord has thoughts for us...So, why do some of us act as though, when He reveals those thoughts there not real?</em></span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> So, let's go forward in this next phase looking for the amazement He will reveal. <strong>Are you ready to be amazed?</strong> I know I am.</em></span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> Father God, in the name of </em><a h="ID=SERP,5353.1" href="http://www.bing.com/search?q=yeshua+hamashiach&FORM=AWRE"><span style="color: orange;"><em>Yeshua</em></span></a><em>, we give you full permission to totally amaze us with all your splendor and glory. Like Moses, we all have some apprehensions but we also fully recognize and receive your thoughts for our lives. So as your perfect love cast out all fear, lets us wait on you so you can reveal your amazing word. We stand in agreement, that your plan is perfect as is every gift and calling from above. Now Holy Spirit enable us to do exceedingly and abundantly, all that we could ever ask or think, according to the power that work in us and Your riches in glory. In Jesus name amen.</em></span><br />
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<span style="color: #a64d79;"> <span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em>This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad! I say this each day when I speak to my heavenly Father. </em></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> On today, Sunday, July 14th, we are to relive yet another day of "how" this world dishes out <strong>injustice</strong>.</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> Again, another black mother cries for her son, who was killed at the hands of injustice.</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> Another black father, however a very good one, who lived in the same home with his son, will not ever again say, "good morning son, what are your plans for today?".</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> While brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, grandparents, friends and yes even foes, sit in mourning, because contrary to belief, not all white people are without deep thought and emotion for Trayvon's injustice. We all sit and wonder why?, again.</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> Every mother wonders why and how, yes, she thinks on this could of been my son. Lord have mercy on my soul, because Trayvon Martin, IS our son. He just lived in another state and we shared him with his loving parents and God, in our hearts.</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> But to God be ALL the glory! God will avenge because He said so, and God is not a liar. Jesus will not let Trayvon's mother and father down.</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> In the words of my dear sistah Yaasmeen, "Trayvon, you did not die in vain, you will be remembered just like the others who were killed by injustice..."</em></span><br />
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<span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> Let' pray and mourn today, yet cry out like women in labor, because I am very sure that Trayvon's mother will need more tears. She could never cry enough, her son will never come home from the store again...</em></span><br />
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<span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em>Jerri of Mars</em></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13031361352666512927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878601259099126335.post-89563368577456274742013-05-23T03:00:00.000-04:002013-05-23T03:00:01.921-04:00Works in Faith...the quality of it<span style="color: #ffd966; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em><strong>What's up Mars,</strong> <span style="color: #76a5af;">(this looks like a lot to read but please do so; its a blessing)</span></em></span><br />
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<span style="color: #b4a7d6; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em> <span style="color: #c27ba0;">I know its been a long time, but truthfully I've been growing weary in my well doing. I was just praying to the Lord that I need to be constantly surrounded with encouraging and nurturing saints. The world is busy producing birthing pains, ladies. Are we Ready?! He's coming back!)</span></em></span><br />
<span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em> So, I'm having this spiritually enlightened conversation with my dear sistah Chrissy. She was so excited about the word of the Lord that was given to her and with much confirmation(actually ten people). I have not had that kind of experience in a while. If I'm by myself and honest enough to confess it, that's good. However, we do and will grow weary in our well doing if we faint not, and we do that too.</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em> Yes, we wake up with the grace and mercy of Jesus each day. We pray, read, meditate, listen to Christian music/preachers, be kind, thankful and loving to our neighbors...the list goes on, but <u>when</u>? was the last time you truly had wisdom and revelation added to the purpose and plan God has spoken over your life? No, I am not talking about the ministry your church has you fulfilling which is good. I'm talking about finding yourself in a situation or place where you know it had nothing to do with nobody but the Lord.</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em> To make it plain...you meet with your church ministry. You all sit down, go through the itinerary and minutes; you come up with a service or devise a plan to raise money right? (Because ultimately that's the goal. Will people and saints be blessed, yes, but it all boils down to just us again.)All this is wonderful, but its all planned out, by who? us. Also, I know that our meetings and plans come from God too, but then transparency takes over. Sometimes it just needs to be God and I or you in your case.</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em> Now, before you get all upset beloveth, picture no ministry meeting, no itinerary and no monies to be raised, then what? <u>This causes you to think, right</u>? But you've done enough of that...but don't think, don't do nothing. Find your secret closet, and wait on the Lord.(It's labor time, saints. So, wait and then push) Now your in expectation for God to say something, make a move in You! That's divine destiny and intervention. All of a sudden you find yourself treading uncharted land. People are just coming out of nowhere with a word, a need, and resources, like with Chrissy. And because God the Holy Spirit has given you wisdom and revelation you now know what to do and where to go. The people there don't even look like you, nor do they speak like you. And they shouldn't because its no longer just us. Divine intervention crosses color lines, socioeconomic boundaries, etc... </em></span><br />
<span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em> This has absolutely nothing to do with the church board, auxiliary or ministry, but you can now go back and ask them to support. God's divine intervention helps not just our church but specifically the Kingdom, and it takes the entire body, in and out of the churches four walls. It's nobody but the hand of the Lord! </em></span><br />
<span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em> This is what I am seeking after, and I've been there before, but I then ask myself, "Am I really going to avail myself this time?" To be patient and honestly wait for the Lord to speak, not man or my ego, but really hear what the Spirit is saying, because He has much to say. </em></span><br />
<span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em> <u>Are we being still enough or still being busy</u> just for the sake of being busy. To be seen and heard, look at me, look at me, I'm working for the Lord! In reality your really exhausted, and running on fumes. The word teaches us to be willing vessels...with continual refreshing and filling of His Spirit(Ephesians 5:18/Acts 13:52 NASB). We're a wonderful work in progress, being processed, to be poured out like a drink offering and refilled again. </em></span><br />
<span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em> If you've had this type of intervention, or seeking after it, please share your works of faith in our comment section. Nobody wants to grow weary and were sure not going to faint, remember the flesh is weak but the Spirit is willing. In your free time, read I Corinthians 3:1-23 lifting up from v10-13, its about the "quality" of our works in faith, not quantity. Let's be still and KNOW that He is GOD!</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em><span style="color: #c27ba0;">Jerri of <strong>Mars</strong></span></em></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13031361352666512927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878601259099126335.post-3856301892440296862013-03-25T10:06:00.000-04:002013-03-25T10:06:02.162-04:00An Ethiopian Princess in Israel<span style="color: #ea9999; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><strong>Good day Mars,</strong></span> <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="color: #ea9999;"><strong><em>Yityish Titi Aynaw</em></strong> is this beautiful black princess who's now crowned Miss Israel 2013. A native of Ethiopia, orphaned, and raised by her single</span><span style="color: orange;"> </span><span style="color: #ea9999;">grandmother has never stifled her dreams. Served in the military and has been an admirer of Barack Obama long before his presidency.</span></span></span><span style="color: #ea9999;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">All a</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">accomplished by age 21. Yityish along with our P</span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">resident were honorary guest to the state dinner in Israel. She declared him, "an world-class hunk". For the record, this is our President's <em>very first visit to Israel</em> since he's been elected in 2008.</span></span></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/mar/13/president-obama-black-miss-israel"><span style="color: white; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em>http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/mar/13/president-obama-black-miss-israel</em></span></a> <br />
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<span style="color: #ea9999; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em><strong><span style="color: #9fc5e8;">also read this link</span> (</strong>the next Tyra Banks<strong>)</strong></em></span><br />
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<a href="http://failedmessiah.typepad.com/failed_messiahcom/2013/02/ethiopian-jew-wins-miss-israel-contest-456.html"><span style="color: white; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em>http://failedmessiah.typepad.com/failed_messiahcom/2013/02/ethiopian-jew-wins-miss-israel-contest-456.html</em></span></a><br />
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<span style="color: #9fc5e8; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em><strong>Always aspiring to be different in order to change the world, one soul at a time...</strong></em></span><br />
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<span style="color: #b6d7a8; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><strong>Good day Mars,</strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #b6d7a8; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Below is a link to a very resourceful website that supports single mothers, it's based out of Newark and Baltimore. There are helpful links to assist in selecting after school programs, parenting a angry male child, keeping boys busy, also appropriate punishment & discipline, the list is extensive. Please read and/or pass on to other single mothers, as well as, single fathers. There's also great information for Grandparents raising sons. Remember, it really does take a village...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #b6d7a8;">Jerri of <strong>Mars</strong></span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13031361352666512927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878601259099126335.post-5277572171518163002013-03-03T12:38:00.000-05:002013-03-03T12:38:10.631-05:00Jibrii the Journalist<span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em><strong>Hey Mars,</strong></em></span><br />
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<span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> I'm a proud mother of a wonderful son which you all know to be, Jibrii. He is pursuing a career in entertainment via acting, broadcasting, and modeling. As a hobby, you can find him traveling the states seeking out Cosplay Conventions. For the novice, a Cosplayer is a person who designs costumes and models specific characters. Jibrii's characters are primarily of black descent and/or Marvel Comics, such as Bruce Leeroy, Deadpool, Taskmaster and the latest Moon Knight.</em></span><br />
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<span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> I have the pleasure of assisting with making costumes for these characters. It is costly, between purchasing the types of materials, designing, detailing, late night sewing (Jibrii's does this well) also traveling with hotel accommodations. Nevertheless, he gets to travel to various major cities. His latest travels has journeyed him to Washington, DC. He also appeared on Cake Boss in February as Deadpool, for a private NYC, rooftop, Marvel Comic 50th birthday celebration with the inventors.</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> Through hard work and dedication, Jibrii has also embarked upon writing reviews for video games with a company called Nerd Caliber out of Boston. This has and is establishing him as a freelance Journalist. <u>Watch his first interview video from Washington DC</u>. As mentioned earlier, next month he will be working strictly in this capacity of freelance Journalist at his very first PAX Video Game Convention in Boston.</em></span><br />
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