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Do you have what it takes?

Top 10 Traits of Highly Successful People 1.        They work hard a.        Success never goes on sale – there are no short cuts 2.        Eager to learn and apply something new – work hard – attend everything 3.        Network & value people a.        Make people feel special 4.        Work on themselves 5.        Creative 6.        Self-reliant & take action (initiative) 7.        Keep their balance & perspective 8.        Live in the present moment 9.        Look over the horizon & seldom get caught unprepared or surprised 10.    Respond quickly Then you will know that I am the Lord; those who hope in me will not be disappointed (Isaiah 49:23b)     How priceless is your unfailing love, O God! People take refuge in the shadow of Your wings. (Psalm 36:7)   The abundance of God’s love is poured out on all those who love and know Him – a personal intimate relationship.   Be blessed and be a blessing!

What is an Anhinga?

A is for ... Anhinga The anhinga sometimes called snakebird , darter , American darter , or water turkey.  The word anhinga comes from the Brazilian Tupi language and means devil bird or snake bird. A long-necked, long-tailed swimmer of southeastern swamps. Often seen perched on a snag above the water, with its wings half-spread to dry. Can vary its buoyancy in water, sometimes swimming with only head and neck above water (earning it the nickname of "Snakebird"). Often solitary when feeding, it roosts in groups and nests in colonies. Looks rather like a cormorant when perched, but not in flight, when the long tail may be spread wide as the Anhinga soars high on outstretched wings. Anhingas are silent at most times, but around nesting colonies they make various croaking and clicking sounds. This is the beginning of a nature series I'd going to photograph things that begin with letters of the alphabet. Anhinga chicks Blessings!

Act Like a Success!

Act Like a Success     How would you act today if you were the most successful person in your industry? How would you dress? How would you walk?   How would you prioritize your time? Who would you speak to? What would you say? What is preventing you from doing these things today?   Nothing except your own expectations. You can stand confidently, walk confidently, speak and act confidently at any point in time. Confidence comes not only from where you’ve been. It also comes from where you expect to go. Expect the best and you’ll be your best. Sincerely act like a winner and you become a winner. Winners understand that their actions create their reality.   How would you act if you were successful? Do it today. Understand that the actions come first and the success comes as a result. Act like a success, and before long you will be!   Be blessed and be a blessing! ...from Ralph Marston    

Persistance

The Power of Persistence   Any God-given dream will be too big for us to accomplish on our own.  Therefore, it stands to reason, there will be periodic challenges, times of discouragement, even bouts of depression and wanting to give up and thrown in the towel. We have an entire book full of encouragement,, the Book of Philippians. Here are just a few of some of the frequently quoted verses: Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus - Philippians 1:6. Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me - Philippians 3:13-14. I can do all this through Him who give me strength - Philippians 4:13. This is one of my all time favorites and I quote it a lot! Rejoice in the Lord always, I will say again: Rejoice! ...Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, pr

A Woman of Great Faith

The Syrophoenician Woman: A Woman of Great Faith “And from thence he arose, and went away into the borders of Tyre and Sidon” (Mark 7:24a). Matthew wrote that Jesus “withdrew” (15:21). This was the third time in which Jesus withdrew from Galilee in the gospel of Mark. The Lord sought solitude with his disciples, but the text says, “And he entered into a house, and would have no man know it; and he could not be hid” (7:24b). He had   not   gone into Gentile territory to embark on a healing ministry, but his fame had reached beyond the borders of Galilee. During this retreat into a largely Gentile region, a woman approached Jesus for help. Mark introduced the account with a strong adversative conjunction, “but,” (Grk. alla), recording the fact that in contrast to the need for seclusion, a notable scene developed. Mark 7:25 reveals that when this woman heard that Jesus was in the area, she came immediately and fell down at his feet. The aorist participles indicat

12 Women of the Bible - Week 6

Week 6 – The Syrophoenician Woman Happy Week 6, OBSers! Can you believe we are almost done with our study? This is the last of the women we will be studying for this part of our study. One of the ladies in our God's Girls group suggested it and it sounds like it would be fun to try! To have Bible Study Live - Live on Thursday! It sounds like fun, right?! We can meet at Starbucks or McDonald's, somewhere there's FREE Wi-Fi with our laptops and tablets so those who can't make it or don't live local can still participate in the discussion. Let me know if you’re interested and we can decide on a location. Okay, here is the last of our Weekly Lowdown’s. Print this, post it to your fridge or tuck it in your study book. This is your SUGGESTED guide for the week to help you keep up in the Bible study! What We’re Reading This Week... The Syrophoenician Woman in the guide - pages 145 - 153. This week’s memory verse: Because of the   Lord ’s great lo

Thirsty for Truth

The Woman at the Well: Thirsty for Truth W e don't know her name or age. But her conversation with the Lord is his longest one-on-one chat recorded in Scripture. Reason enough to give our sister from Samaria a fresh look. It was high noon on a hot day. Jesus, tired from traveling, chose a sensible rest stop—Jacob's well outside the town of Sychar—while waiting for his disciples to go into town for food. When our unnamed woman appeared with clay jar in hand, Jesus made a simple request: "Will you give me a drink?" (John 4:7). Uh-oh. (1) Jews weren't supposed to speak to Samaritans. (2) Men weren't permitted to address women without their husbands present. And (3) rabbis had no business speaking to shady ladies such as this one. Jesus was willing to toss out the rules, but our woman at the well wasn't. "You are a Jew and I am a Samaritan woman," she reminded him. "How can you ask me for a drink?" (John 4:9). She focused on