To the Suffering Church
A Wise PreacherBecause the preacher was wise, he taught the people knowledge; yea,he gave good heed, and sought out, and set "in order" many proverbs. Eccles. 12:9Let all things be done decently and "in order". 1 Cor. 14:40When passages are explained or even quoted "in order",as per our understanding (in our own language),their original intent cannot be missed.(example to follow)~ To the Suffering Church ~Turn Down the Oven1 Corinthians 12:18, 22-26Just because one's comely parts have 'no need' does not mean those, whose service seems less comely, do not have purpose, too.
In fact, when one's gift shines above another, that was God's doing, not ours.Those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are NECESSARY ... not only for reasons yet to be understood, but because, also, God hath tempered the body!When Jesus warned that forbidding others 'trying to grow in service for Him' would cause suffering (Matthew 19:14), fruit inspections were not a given option.When one member suffers, the oven temperature goes up; wherein, all members are made to suffer ... because the degree of being tempered has to make up for another's lack in being able to fulfill what God has called them to do.God tempered the body so there would be no schism, but that members would finally realize 'having the same care, one for another,' is not negotiable. We're to have the same care for the custodian as the preacher, the same respect for the follower as the leader, the same love for the sinner as our most cherished friend.Therefore, those members of the body whose service we think to be less honourable ~ upon these we bestow more abundant honour. And, once we do so, we will begin to discover one shouldn't have thought more highly of themselves than they ought (Romans 12:3).
But also, ministries will begin to flourish wherein all members will rejoice!~ * ~Is not this the fast that I have chosen?to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens,and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?Isaiah 58:6Until then, we mourn for The Suffering Church. ? 2005 by http://our.homewithgod.com/heavenlyinspirations/This writing may be used in its entirety, with credits in tact,for non-profit ministering purposes..
It?s as American as the Australian Granny Smith apple pie
Nothing is more American than apple pie.
Right? Well, it depends on what kind of apples are used to bake the pie. One of the most popular is the Granny Smith apple, which is grown in Washington State but actually originated in Australia.
That's right, the Granny Smith apple gets its name from Maria Ann Smith, the grandmother who first cultivated it around 1865 in Eastwood, New South Wales, a suburb of Sydney, Australia.
Maria Ann and her husband, Thomas, like many of their neighbors, grew apples on their 24-acre farm. It seems that Maria Ann was in the habit of throwing away her garbage down by a creek where the local raccoons usually came to eat and drink.
One day she saw a little apple seedling growing up through the pile of garbage. Thinking that the tree would provide shade for the raccoons, she began to nurture it. Eight years later, the tree bore fruit of a variety that had never...
It?s as American as the Australian Granny Smith apple pie
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Cholesterol - Lower It Naturally
Ways To Keep It Low
These days we hear a lot of warnings about cholesterol, but the funny thing is, cholesterol isn't all bad. Your body produces it naturally and it performs some pretty vital jobs - helping to build new cells, as well as produce hormones and insulate nerves. Only when you've got too much do you have a problem.
Unfortunately, there's a lot of confusion surrounding this substance because it's made up of both good and bad cholesterol, and is known as HDL and LDL. So which is the good guy, and which is the bad guy ?
HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol is the good guy (higher the better), and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) is the bad guy - the artery-clogging little devil.
Every Day Ways Of Keeping Your Cholesterol Low.
Watch your weight.
The more overweight you are, the more cholesterol your body produces. So if your weight is up, this is one more reason to bring it down, but do so with...
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"Last Night I Dreamt of Brad Pitt...": Why America is Sleeping with Celebrities
You don't have to stand out on Sunset Boulevard to catch a glimpse of a celebrity. Just close your eyes. Because chances are one out of four that one will show up in your dreams, says Josie Brown, author of "Last Night I Dreamt of Cosmopolitans: The Modern Girl's Dream Dictionary" [St. Martin's Griffin, May 2005].
Her book explains dream symbolism in terms that the hip fashionista readily comprehends: celebrities, pop culture trends, relationship angst, fashion brands?and of course, designer shoes.
That makes perfect sense, says Brown, considering that, on any given day, we are bombarded with hundreds of images?and the majority of those images feature celebrities." "Last year alone, during an average week Britney Spears got over 11,000 column inches of gossipy tidbits written about her, and Jennifer Lopez got over 5,000 inches," explains Brown. "Just think about it: there were more than 450 movies released last year starring people we idolize, and about thirty entertainment...
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Tie-Lock? Goes to the American Music Awards - Fashion-Trend Product Presented to National Celebrities
Tie Lock?, a necktie restraining device that provides men who wear neckties the ability to invisibly restrain their ties, is proud to announce this year's American Music Award celebrity attendees will be 'Securing their Style' with ARMA Enterprise's flagship product.
The Tie Lock will be provided for celebrity gift baskets at the 2004 AMA Music Awards.Each year, celebrities are awarded gifts for their contribution to the music industry. Some of the recipients of the Tie Lock? at this year's awards show include superstars such as Usher, Lenny Kravitz, Pharrell, Lance Armstrong, Rod Stewart, Brooks & Dunn and many others. "This is a great opportunity for brand exposure," says Ryan Addams, president of ARMA Inc. "Each year, the American Music Awards is enjoyed by millions of music fans around the world.
In terms of growth, this exposure will only add to the incredible momentum that the Tie Lock is experiencing to date. We are honored to be afforded the opportunity to share...
Tie-Lock? Goes to the American Music Awards - Fashion-Trend Product Presented to National Celebrities
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