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The Souls of Black Girls

Posted by Yolanda Webb on August 26, 2009 at 11:48pm

How long do we let other people define us? How long do we delete the blogs, throw out the newsletter or articles, or change the channel when the message is about us?How long do we keep trying to conform to the world's standard of beauty...while at the same time damaging our girls that can't fit into that standard and then turning around and criticizing or victimizing them when they act out, are promiscuous or do all kinds of things to their God-given beauty and end up pregnant, in jail or on welfare.Where are we (Black Women of the burbs and Middle Class) when we shake our heads sitting on pews in church while wearing our weaves and designer clothes.Now don't misunderstand I am not hating on my middle class sisters ( for I am one of them and write this blog to myself just as much as to anyone), what I am saying is simple..when do we show up? At what expense (the cost of future generations of confident black women from all walks of life is at stake) are we willing to let the statistics continue to speak for the fact that we are comfortable sitting back and doing nothing.Where did our souls go? Where did the souls of Mama and Big Mama go? We looked out for and told them they were beautiful, worthy, talented and expected to succeed in who they were...not in trying to be or become the media images they see on tv.Filmmaker Daphne Valerius takes a look at the relationship between self-esteem and media images of African American Women in her documentary...The Souls of Black Girls, "I think this piece resonates across race and gender because it is a piece that is the voice of the victim and not the voice of the victimizer of spokeman, its our hurts, our pains, our insecurities, our story that no one else can tell but us, " she says.http://www.soulsofblackgirls.com/Dr. Dorothy Height says of the film, "Too often our girls do not rise too their full potential because they are so affected by the image others project of them."According to a new study on the lives of teenage Black girls,... they benefit most from a strong sense of racial identity. Girls who thought being black (in all its blackness, hair, eye color, lips, hips, etc) did better in shcool and were more likely to practice safer sex.The study commissioned by The Black women for Black Girls Giving Circle in NYC and researched and written by Dr. Avis A. Jones-DeWeever found striking differences between girls who self-identified as afrocentric and girls who didn't. Afrocentric girls received higher grades, had strong familia, spiritual and romantic relationships and were three times more likely to believe that they would achieve goals such as college or careers.Take the time today help mentor, motivate or save the Soul of a Black Girl. E'LON and YOU redefining our own image. We Are More Than Enough!Yolanda

Make Your Life Over - Tell A New Story!

Posted by Yolanda Webb on August 26, 2009 at 11:47pm

When we see women like Coretta Scott King and Michelle Obama what do we really 'hear'. Well for one..we hear their stories. Most often in their own words. But we never hear the drama, the pain, the victim (and believe me both of these ladies had/have enough to bemoan). Coretta lost her husband and was left as a single mother. Michelle has to hear stories and worries about her husband as the first African American President.But how do they rise above that victim status and have successful, peace filled lives? I believe its because they live a different story. Not different (based on money, status or income) but different in how they choose to tell their own story.We all tell our stories everyday. We all do it! We do it to anyone who will listen (family, friends, children). What is it? IT of course is our story. Our.."Lord, I just don't know what I'm going to do!" story. We tell people 'our' story.But first we tell ourselves 'our' story. We tell ourselves to remind us that we have been once again made a victim. We tell others to hear agreement or comforting words about 'our' lot in life. Often we do it because there is so much going on in our lives (especially black women) that we are in a constant fight or flight mode and the unrelenting onslaught of tense situations have convinced us that there is 'no way out'.Many sisters are dealing with more than one issue at a time. We are the ongoing 'victims' of our own story. "But"...I can hear you saying that But right now..."You don't know my situation".Yes I do. Because its life's situation. The first step to taking back your life is to recognize that in telling your 'story' to anyone who will listen, you are keeping that 'victim story' going. On and on it keeps going.Ask yourself one question. "Do I really want a better life?" Do I want to take back my life and live out a different story? Now fully understand that this is not about having more of anything. More money does not solve one problem. Let's look at it honestly...Michael had all the money any one person could have but he lived a victim story. He kept telling of all the things that ever happened to him as to the reasons he was who he was. Victim.If you answered yes to the question and you really want to take back your life...take back your story. Take back the thoughts and words you use to perpetuate your victim story.But one thing before we move forward....this is NOT a one-time shot, it took you more than one shot to get this victim story...so let's make the second half of your storybook have a different ending. So put these simple ideas to work every day and see yourself move from poverty to purpose and from victim to victor:1. Breathe. The world will not fall apart nor will it crumble if...He dosen't call...the lights got cut off...the rent is due...or any of a number of bad things happen. Look around and you will see all these things happen to other people and people keep on living. Everyday. Honestly it may not look like it but they are facing the same challenges as you.2. Stay in the Present Moment...stop "what if' ing' yourself and everyone around you..."what if they,"...When you really think about it more often than not, the 'what if', never comes. When you are in the present moment of life the solution you need comes quickly to solve any problem.3. Practice Your Faith - The most stressed filled women I know and those with the most 'victim' stories to tell....are Church women. Faith IS the substance of that which is hoped for...the evidence of that not seen. Know that you know everything will be alright...and guess what, it will be and you won't have a victim story to tell.4. Talk to someone who won't let you be a victim. This is not the time to talk to other STORY VICTIMS who will commiserate. I tried that with my mother once (who by the way has never been anyone's victim) and her response to me was..."Well you have two choices - you can figure it out and keep on living, or we can bury you in a box), harsh maybe, healing - You Betcha!!!5. If Someone Hurt You...Let it go! Yes easier said than done..but if you think about it, they have moved on with their life and you, well you're the victim and are wallowing in it. When you think about it they have taken YOUR power and they will have many more peace filled days added to their life. While you are shortening your's with your 'story'.6. Trust the one person in the world who can begin to tell a new story. YOU. Get up in the morning with a new story...today is a great day and I am going to do (fix whatever the situation is even if you don't have all the answers right now).Look at yourself anew everyday and watch what begins to happen in your life. You can take back your life no matter what life has thrown at you. You have to. Guess why. It's the only one you will ever have. There are no do overs.The word E'LON means strength. Get up and put on your E'LON. Change your story and change your life.Remember..."We are more than enough!"Yolanda

Black Barbie - Progression or Regression

Posted by Yolanda Webb on August 26, 2009 at 11:46pm

Last year, Italian Vogue shook the fashion world with its “All Black issue, which sold out on many newsstands. This year, the July issue features Kristen McMenamy on the cover, but comes with a delightful supplement devoted to black Barbies.Well, it is Barbie’s 50th birthday (Barbie and I are excatly the same age...but I'm not sure they would put me on the cover of any Vogue!) and Mattel does have those new black Barbies to promote. And while this supplement is not full-sized like a regular magazine (it’s about 6 inches wide; 7.5 inches long) somehow the doll scale makes sense.I remember when I was about six years old my sister and I both got Black Chatty Cathy dolls for Christmas. Now remember, this was about forty years ago and my sister and I were totally taken aback by our fortune (or misfortune as I remember I wanted to instantly remake her face with my Barbie makeup kit I also got for Christmas).While it was great to have a doll that looked like me (Chatty Cathy was quite plump), the reality was that it was the only doll I ever had that looked like a real sister. When my daughter was born twenty five years ago I remember one Christmas going in every toy store to find a Black Barbie for her (we ended up starting a collectors to die-for collection which she still has today for her daughter). But that Barbie was based on a very European idea of what women (not even close to most Black Women) should look like.Barbie black or white gives little girls dangerous ideas about what a woman’s body should look like, and what was/is considered beautiful. Before writing this post, I asked my daughter about her Barbies when she was little. Her response shocked me. As tall and thin and chocolate as my daughter is she simply said..."mom did you realize that I never even played with those dolls. No she wasn't a tomboy..she said, "they simply didn't look like her or any of her friends,"I was amazed. Here I am concerned about what it taught my little girl about having a positive self-image and she was taking her cues not from Barbie but...you guessed it...from ME. She said her play dress up and how she wanted to look was not as a result of those Barbies but of watching me get up every morning, dress, fix my hair and handle my business as a single working motherr.As a result, she makes it her responsibility to teach her daughter about how special and beautiful she is as a black girl. She will become the role model for her own daughter...who will want to dress, walk, talk and be like Mommy!So, no I don't agree with Mattel or Vogue about the images and messages they send to our girls, but there is no substitute for showing our girls the "REAL" us by modeling YOUR positive, self-affirming, beautiful self before your daughter every morning and telling her "SHE" is Beautiful because she looks like Mommy and that more than anything she is and always will be... "More Than Enough"

Sister Spirit

Posted by Yolanda Webb on August 26, 2009 at 11:44pm

Sister SpiritStep into the world of E'LON Couture Cosmetics and discover the natural beauty in every sister. In this post we begin to redefine our own beauty. What does that mean? I think to understand that we have to go back about ten years. In September of 1990 these words appeared in an article written in Ebony Magazine, "Black Beauty Is In.." From beauty queens to fashion magazines, women of color reign supreme."We were being celebrated fro the first time by the mainstream media. But what exactly was being celebrated? If you look closely it wasn't the diverse beauty that makes us who we are...but rather a closely held 'look' that fashion and beauty editors knew white readers would find 'ACCEPTABLE."Not surprisingly here in 2009 nearly ten years later we are trying to redefine what Black Beauty is. We are now almost non-existent on the covers of fashion magazines and nearly nowhere in entertainment. Why? I suspect it is because a generation ago "WE" helped the mainstream media define what was acceptable beauty for us. Gone were our afros, afro puffs, big hips and full lips or any sign that we really liked ourselves.Well here we are with a culture that has misappropriated the images of our young people for their own econoic gain and we are locked out once again from defining our own beauty. Perhaps its now time for us to redefine for ourselves what our beauty is all about.Black is beautiful. Short and natural hair can be a sisters crowning glory. Big, luscious lips are sexually appealing. And the various shades of brown-black skin provide a beautiful showcase for any woman's assets. What's also beautiful are our sisters over forty. We age gracefully and we should began to celebrate that.Today, I challenge you to step up to that mirror and see yourself the way our mothers and grandmothers saw themselves...Beautiful, Bold, Courageous Black Sisters.The Word E'LON means strength and that's what we bring to you....the strength to see your beautiful self.So join the E'LON Community and show the world that we can come together for all the right reasons. We are building one million strong, powerful, confident sisters the world over. Become one of the many today....Step into the world of E'LON Couture and discover the natural beauty in every sister.Yolanda

Black Women Business Owners - Journeying Towards The Dream

Posted by Yolanda Webb on August 26, 2009 at 11:42pm

At age 50, I am part of a fast growing movement in America - black women who are launching their own businesses.Between 2002 and 2008, the number of firms owned by African American women increased by 19 percent - twice as fast as all other firms, according to the Center for Women's Business Research. And they generated $29 billion in sales nationwide.What's driving us into entrepreneurship?I know for me I was personally tired of being stuck. Stuck in a job where other people were being celebrated and promoted for the same talents I had. They just happened to be white. I also wanted to at age 42 when I started my company leave a dream for my children. Now both have been bitten by the entreprenuer bug and though they have full-time jobs are trying their hands at owning something of their own.But its not easy. Black women look supisciously at other black women who don't want to follow the norm and work in areas everybody else is working in.This is not just about 'buying black' although that's nice. Its about teaching our children and grandchildren lessons for the future. Look around the WHOLE World is changing and if we don't have our own and own our own we will become a distant third or fourth in terms of ecomomic power in this country.We came from civilizations where we were the builder, the baker and the candlestick maker. Why have we gotten so comfortable bringing home a paycheck that has somebody elses name on it - and come to think of it a paycheck that they can take away from you on any given Friday afternoon when they hand you your downsized pink slip.No, its not easy to do what we do as Black Women Business Owners - The average annual revenue for black women business-owners is $37,787, far behind their male counterparts, who earn $107,720 a year - and white women, at $155,000.But we do it because it has even greater rewards for us. Black women in business have a dual bottom line: gaining market share - and giving back. E'LON Couture for example has the E'LON Center where we are focused on helping improve the lives of women of color all over the world.E'LON is new and growing in different directions. But Yolanda says she wouldn't trade it and go back to that six figure income she was making ever.Why you might ask? Simple, I can look in the mirror every morning and smile and know when I say I'm going to do my absolute best today - I'm thinking generations ahead to my granddaughters daughter who may someday look in a mirror and say - look at what WE did.We were more than enough!

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A NEW DIRECTION EMERGES FOR ATLANTA HOMELESS

Posted by Belinda U. Vickerson on August 26, 2009 at 9:58pm

Local Non-Profit Launches New Program To Provide Meals And Assistance To Local HomelessAtlanta, GA, August 20, 2009-----In partnership with H.J. Russell Enterprises and Publix Super Markets, the S.O.A.P. Box program will begin feeding the homeless the first Sunday of every month at McDaniels and Peters Street in the historic Castleberry Hill Art District. “Speaking Out Against Poverty” aka S.O.A.P. Box will launch September 6th 2009 from 12 noon to 5pm and will run until December 6th 2009. In addition to meals, the program is slated to provide clothing, toiletries and employment assistance to homeless residents in the Atlanta area. With a goal to eradicate poverty, the program aims to assist those in dire need.There is a new face to Atlanta’s poor and homeless, many of whom have witnessed their circumstances change drastically over the last year. The unemployment rate in Georgia has risen to 10.3%. Foreclosures and high interest mortgages are still plaguing Atlanta residents. On top of their current monthly obligations, many are now faced with increasing property taxes. With fewer resources and options available, Atlanta’s growing population of displaced and homeless need help more than ever.Bruce Marigny, Executive Director and Founder of The Brothers of Better Business, created S.O.A.P. Box to unite the community in an effort to meet the need of Atlanta’s homeless. This program was developed to inspire and empower communities to fight for the impoverished in and around Atlanta. “We are devoted to raising awareness and supporting citizens in taking action locally to end extreme poverty,” said Bruce Marigny. “The key goal is to help people move beyond their need and into becoming self-sufficient members of their community. Through long-term, self-help development programs funded by grants and individual donors, hundreds of people in Atlanta will increase their ability to be self-sufficient by learning and applying new, marketable skills.” In addition to Publix and H.J. Russell Enterprises; former Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young, Atlanta Councilman Ceasar C. Mitchell, and Atlanta Police Chief Richard J. Pennington have dedicated their time and resources to ensure the success of this endeavor.For more information, please contact Belinda Vickerson email: belinda@blackstoneconsultant.com

New Gallery & Office

Posted by Jarquetta on August 26, 2009 at 9:35pm

Hello everyone! Just wanted to let you all know that my new photography gallery/ office is open! Would love for you all to visit if you're in the area. Check it out on my blog. It's about 2-3 blog entries back. Let me know what you think!!Thanks,Jae' MadisonBusiness Manager/ PhotographerExodus Photographywww.exodusphoto.comwww.exodusphoto.com/blog478.845.0006

BBWO Bloggers Featured on Facebook

Posted by LaShanda Henry on August 26, 2009 at 7:37pm

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Learning How to Support Yourself on Your Weight Management Journey

Posted by Carol Dunlop on August 26, 2009 at 7:22pm

Supportive people may not always be around to offer support at the exact moment when you may need it. Sometimes YOU may need to be the source of your own support. If that is the case, and frankly, it usually is the case, it helps to get out a journal and write down when you need support most of all.

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Richelle’s 100 Day Challenge is Genius!

Posted by LaShanda Henry on August 26, 2009 at 7:00pm

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Have you ever asked yourself..."What is remy hair"?

Posted by Glamour House of Hair.com on August 26, 2009 at 5:49pm

Welcome to Remy Hair 101As more and more people are introduced to the lace wig and remy hair extensions craze the more the terminology and understanding of what remy hair is has changed. I would like to take this opportunity to clarify the question of the day. What is remy hair?First, the cuticle is the outer layer of the hair and is responsible for the protection of the hair. It is made up of several layers of cells that lay on top of each other like shingles, as shown under a microscope in the picture below. Cuticles are directional pointing out from the scalp toward the end. You cannot see them with the naked eye but you can feel them as you run your finger from the bottom of a long hair toward the scalp. It is this layer that is removed or not removed that determines the quality of the hair.Remy Hair also know as cuticle hair is hair that has been collected from a single donor/person. The hair is gathered into a pony tail, tied off and then cut. This method of hair collection keeps all of the hairs cuticles running in the same direction. All of the hairs cuticles running in the same direction is what makes this hair remy hair. The hair is then gently processed for color, waves and curls. This hair is matt free and can last for 12 months or more depending on personal maintenance and wear.Virgin Remy Hair is hair that is collected in the same manner as explained above thus making it remy, however this hair does not undergo any type of chemical processing for color, waves and curls. This hair has been left in it's natural state. Virgin remy hair depending on the origin, typically comes in only dark colors such as a natural 1B/2 as this is the natural hair color of the donor. This hair is matt free and can last up to 18 months or more depending on personal maintenance and wear. It's the creme of the crop, it doesn't get any better than this.Non-Remy Human Hair is the most abundant human hair on the market therefore the cheapest. It is also referred to as fallen hair. It is collected from multiple sources, collected in piles therefore the hairs cuticles are not kept running in the same direction. If left this way the hair would be totally unusable, it could not be used for extensions and hair pieces. The hair has to then be put through a process called an acid bath of which removes the cuticles/cuticle layer of the hair. Once this is done the hair is then dipped into a silicone coating to give it a smooth, shiny, and healthy feel and appearance. Once the silicon layer wears off this hair will eventually start to tangle or matt and will then be in need of "restoration services" to bring it back to life.Non-Remy hair does not last nearly as long as remy hair. After several washings the silicon wears away exposing the dry, dull medulla. Non-Remy hair looks fantastic for a while, this type of hair is recommended if your looking for a more natural, economic alternative to synthetic hair or even a starter full lace unit. Non-Remy hair can last for 3 to 6 months or more depending on personal maintenance and wear. Non-Remy is often passed off as remy, since without really knowing your hair, it is hard to tell. One way to tell is to run your finger from the bottom of a hair to the root. Cuticle hair will feel rough as you go against the cuticles, silicone dipped hair will be smooth in both directions. You may have to close your eyes and run your fingers past the hair several times to notice the difference.In Conclusion, each of the different quality levels of hair can all be great options for use in hairpieces of all kinds. This informational page was created so that you can make an informed decision based off of your personal needs and expectations.

Fast Money In Slow Times - FREE Video - Must See!

Posted by Alyce Garfman on August 26, 2009 at 1:45pm

HeyYou've heard of Mark Victor Hansen ("ChickenSoup for the Soul")...And you've heard of Robert G. Allen ("NothingDown")...And you probably know that together theywrote "The One-Minute Millionaire".The two of them have more New York TimesBest-Sellers than 99% of all other authorsout there.That's why it's exciting when they come outwith new material - you know it's good stuff.And right now, they're GIVING AWAY free videotraining here:http://www.cashinaflashsecrets.com/launch/?thankyou-page=51450The training is all about "Cash In a Flash",which shows you how to get "fast money inslow times".You have to see it to believe it - it's thatgood.And it's free - nothing for sale at thispage.Check it out:http://www.cashinaflashsecrets.com/launch/?thankyou-page=51450Let me know what you think!Alyce

Join How to Write a Book & Make Money Teleseminar (Friday Aug. 28th 7-8pm)

Posted by UnStoppable Women on August 26, 2009 at 12:03am

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WHERE IS YOUR FAITH????

Posted by Ms. Felecia on August 25, 2009 at 4:08pm

WHERE IS YOUR FAITH ??Faith: Is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen(Heb.11:1),A desire to serve Whole-heartedly, and believing I'm called to serve. I will walk by faith and not by sight.I'm stepping up as an inspiring Evangelist. I'm training under the anointing of the Holy Spirit, with the teaching and guidance of Min. Dr. LaDonna Blaylock, of Maple Hts., Ohio.I will be attending the "Faith Summit" revival service in Cleveland, Ohio."NO WEAPON FORMED AGAINST ME SHALL PROSPER". THOUGH STORM CLOUDS MAY RISE AND STRONG WINDS MAY BLOW, GOD'S EYES IS ON THE SPARROW, HE WATCHES ME I KNOW. I'VE GOT A STORY TO TELL AND I'VE COME THIS FAR BY FAITH"I know God walks with those who walk by faith, I know God answers those who seek his face. Here I am walking and seeking, .....Where Is Your Faith? It's that Faith in God that helps you overcome that Faith in man, for we all fall short to the glory of God....Where is your faith? We need more faith...Got to have more faith....Thank God for Mustard Seed Faith!!!!Will You Step Up and Will You Step out on Faith?? Join me here in Cleveland, Ohio

Helping you with your manuscript!

Posted by Dominique on August 25, 2009 at 2:30pm

We are continuing today with "The Writing Season" Articles. Tune in today and the rest of the week for the articles on The POV Lounge.These articles contain info on how to complete your manuscript. Please leave your thoughts and advice on these articles on the blog.I look forward to hearing from you!http://povlounge.blogspot.com

First Family

Posted by D. Anderson on August 25, 2009 at 1:51pm

Many Languages One PeopleU.S. President Barak Obama Prays“Lord — Protect my family and me. Forgive me my sins, and help me guard against pride and despair. Give me the wisdom to do what is right and just.And make me an instrument of your will.”The past and present intersect the Future.Motivation, Inspiration, Aspiration, Action.Dorothy AndersonHealth and Information Technology Professionalwww.IkanUkan.comFamily FortunesCelebrate God, God’s Goodness and Glory. Circle of Champions; caring, compassionateHealth, help and happiness for a united universe. Hallelujah to God and God’s Joy.Reunite family, friends, fun and the future. Release Success, Prosperity and Victory.Increase integrity, innovation, inventiveness and imagination.Stand on God’s Word, Vision and Wisdom. Specialize in spiritual knowledge economy.Saturated in seven blessings seven days a week.Teach, serve, administer, give and design; The Truth, Way and the Life.Information Technology for a united green universe.Activate Liberty, Ownership, Victory and Equity and Prayer.Network and build nation, family life and friendships.Reward, Renew RestoreMotivation Inspiration AspirationUS Healthcare workers for US First Family US Writers for US First FamilyUS Information Technologists for US First Family.US Musicians for US First Family© 2009 all rights reservedDorothy Anderson www.ikanukan.comOUR FIRST LADYFirst Ladies are United Sisters for our United States’First Lady Michelle ObamaAndOurFirst Family.First for God.First for Family.First for Country.First for Love, Opportunity, Victory and Equity.First for Wisdom, Wealth , Health, Success and Victory.First for CHRISTIAN REWARDS for all lives.Dorothy AndersonHealthcare/Information Technology Professionalwww.ikanukan.comGOD’S INTENSIVE CAREGOD’S INTENSIVE CAREFor Critical Times, Critical Healings and Critical NeedsSpeak the wordBy Dorothy Anderson© All Rights ReservedContents/Critical AgendaIntroductionA WayTotal Restoration, Health and HealingThis presentation offers an approach to helping and understanding those who may be critically ill. Sometimes their situations may not be clear. Questions are asked but, there are no answers.Read this information. Stand on the Word of God. Put God first. Pray and keep praying. Prayer is Powerful.God's Intensive Care promotes boldness and courage. Review the outline provided. Get the words of Jesus in your heart. Give special attention to He Speaks and A Word. Think restoration, health, and healing. This is in the covenant. God can move mountains of disease, sickness, poverty, lack or sickness.We are spirit, living in a body and have a soul. Let your spirit be in control. Grow up in the Lord. Jesus is the healer of every system, organ and cell of your body.Pray for the environment and its surroundings. Pray for basic body needs and functions. Pray for procedures and for the delivery of proper care. Pray for supporters,staff and providers.Desire to be in good health. Your total restoration, health, and healing glorify God. When all fails, God is with you. His love provides for and protects you. Let him dwell in your spirit.Read the case presentation. Appreciate that physical intervention is a must as well as spiritual. May you be blessed; health and healing restored. Walk with God.COMPREHENSIVE SUCCESS PLANNING OUTLINECSPM OutlineHealth and Healing of; Spirit Body SoulCritical Care Needs Tools and Instruments Resources ScripturesHealth and Healing: Total restoration and healing.Spirit: Holy Spirit, God's Word, Kingdom of God. Renew a right spirit in us Lord. Become spiritually motivated.Body: Be a new creation in Christ Jesus. Put your body under your spirit. DNA, genes, cells, tissues, organs, systems, senses. Growth and development; one cell, many cells, trillion cells/the body. Inside the womb or uterus. Birthing and inner healing. Passage into the outside world.Soul: Mind, will, emotions. Prayer, praise, worship Psalms/songs. Miracle; Let God work it out. Kingdom Keys; The Lord reigns, God in you.Critical Care Needs: God shall supply all my needs.Tools and Instruments: Intravenous fluids, monitors, ventilators, antiembolic boots, cooling blanket, mattresses, feeding tubes, medications, staff, Strategies of Success (SOS).Resources: Try them in critical times. Call on God; He's always there. Power in praise, prayer and Worship. Read the Bible. Kingdom Keys; God's words; statutes; prayerScriptures:Ps 139...Goal: In his likeness; readPs 103:3..healeth all thy diseases; God does.Jer 33:6..Behold I will bring it health and cure; and will give unto them the abundance of peace and truth.Mark 9:23Health and HealingSpirit Body SoulDNA GenesCritical Care NeedsGod shall supply all my needs.Spiritual PhysicalTools and Instruments Resources ScripturesA WordPs 107:20..He sent his Word and healed them.Matt 16:26..Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and broke it...Take, eat, this is my body, :27...And he took the cup....saying, drink ye all of it. :28..For this is my blood of the new testament...let Christ be manifested in your mortal flesh, being, body and soul.Know that God is with you. Let him into your heart. The "New Testament" is yours. It's a blood covenant. Healing is yours. God's will is that you be healed. Healing may take time. The hand of the Lord raises the dead.Read Ezek 37 and learn how dry bones came together; skin was put on them as well as flesh. The Life of God came into them and they lived.Be in good health as it says in 3 John 2.Know your promises as a child of God, the Promise of Eternal Inheritance. Healing may require God's Intensive Care. Remember all things are possible to him who believes.Get God's Word engrafted into your heart, spirit, mind and being. Position yourself for God's Intensive Care. Rev 21:15...Behold, I make all things new. God gives water from the fountains of waters.Read Proverbs 4:20-22...attend to my Words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart, for the are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.Learn about life from Job 10:11-12.Thou has clothed me with skin and flesh, and hast fenced me with bones and sinews. Thou has granted me life and favor and thy visitation hath preserved my spirit.Remember always: John 11:25...Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life, he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.Jesus read Luke 4:18. The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor, he hath sent me to heal......the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to sat at liberty that are bruised. Luke 4:19...To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.Read Isa 61:1-3 and Isa 10:27.Jesus SpeaksSpeak to the MountainRemoving DiseaseMeditate on the following and get them in your heart. Cast out mountains of disease. Be healed of infections, cancer, unforgiveness, anger, strife, bitterness and brokenness.Pray for miraculous healings and cures, restoration, renewal, salvation, joy, love, peace, happiness, breaking of family curses. Believe as you pray that you are healed and have God's health, restoration, protection and promises.Be healed of fever, pain, discharge, grief, abnormal body functions, growth and trauma. Be Healed.John 11:41-44 John 14:6 John 14:13-14 Isa 53:5 Rom 8:11Mark 11:23-24Intensive PrayerThe need is for intensive prayer, God's intensive care adopts the definite position that we have a right to total restoration, health and healing. Restoration is returning to a normal state intended or commanded by God. Healing is an ongoing process that produces a state of well being or health. Perfect health is desired.Our spirit is in touch with God. God is Spirit. Let the Spirit of God fully possess yours. Put your soul and body under your spirit. God speaks to your spirit. You're already healed. Use intensive prayer for total restoration, health and healing.Our soul consists of the mind, emotions and will. We think, we feel, we exercise decision making skills and have a purpose. We have a memory. Our thinking allows us to process information. For healing a renewed mind may be in order to overcome old or past behaviors. We put on the new man in Christ and become a new creation.Our body is a physical temple that communicates via the senses: sound, sight, smell, taste and touch.The need is for intensive prayer. We speak words of change. If there is illness, a change is in order. If the illness is critical, critical change is in order; restoration, renewal, rejoice, rejuvenation.Put on Christ, Become a new creation. Allow the Lord to restore our soul. God can renew your strength. He causes you to be born again. God's Word is medicine. He gives new hearts. He cleans you. Be washed in the blood of Jesus. He forgives sins. Keep the Lord's statutes. Inherit his promises and blessings. Bless the Lord and remember all his benefits. God heals the brokenhearted, bringing health to the body and restoring and nourishing bones.Days are multiplied for those who have God on the inside. God has borne our griefs and by his stripes we were healed. He gives power for a new life. Power to be restored and healed is in the heavenly Father. Make God your praise. Worship the Lord. You need but a word, rise and be healed in the name of Jesus. He can heal blood diseases, leprosy, blindness and all manner of diseases. He opens prison doors and causes the lame to walk,. forgiveness of sin causes the paralyzed to be healed. God raises the dead. Hallelujah, give him the praise.The need is for intensive prayer. Pray for the body's cells, genes, tissues, organs, and systems. Total restoration, health and healing are needed. Pray for the brain, heart, muscles, bones, lungs, kidneys, stomach and seeds.Pray the Word of God into the atmosphere. Sound brings faith. The Word of God is needed. The light of God must shine. Get new life. The Lord reaches down and touches his people.Total restoration, health and healing involves doing many procedures. Pray that spiritual food; the Word of God, goes for the Proper fluid, solutions, lymph and blood are required. Lungs must receive and move air and oxygen. The body must be bathed. Submerge the spirit in God's Spirit; get a fresh anointing. Be under the blood of Jesus. Be cleansed by his blood. A heart transplant and a blood transfusion my be needed. The life of the flesh is in the blood.There are angels all around. He gives his angels charge over you. Put angels on your health care team. Let them minister total restoration, health and healing.God's Intensive Care addresses critical health concerns and situations. Someone's knocking at the door. A traumatic or near terminal event happened or is ongoing. Such an event may be an injury, infection, cancer, chemical or unknown.Blood pressure, breathing or temperature are drastically changed A great loss or shift in body fluids has taken place. The person, family or providers are stressed and challenged and emergency and or critical care is needed. This is not enough. Call on Jesus. God's Intensive Care is available.The total patient, family and support systems are involved. Permanent change is present. Call on the Lord. There are some basic considerations. Remember prayer. Prayer can shake foundations. Be filled with the Holy Ghost. Let the Spirit of God be as rivers of oil anointing the spirit, body and soul.You may be but a child in the womb of your mother. Mother pray for our unborn child. Pray for people everywhere. They need God, his power, his blessings and his word.John 14:13-14Inner HealingJesus, Jesus, Jesus. Lift up your hands, your face and voice. Dear God only you know what's in my heart. Please renew my strength, restore my soul and make me a new creation. Lord you said you would supply my need. Be with me now. Be my rock; my strength and my fortress. Make me over. Speak to my mind, my soul and my body. Engraft your word in me.I need you more than ever. When all else fails, I have only you to turn to. Supply my water, your living water.Thank you Lord.Proposed Approach:Desire.Be in good health. Purpose to glorify God. Power: The power of God moves mountains. Resurrection power raised Jesus. How: Speak to the mountains of diseases; and command it to be cast into the sea.Critical Intervention for critical needs. God's critical care. God speaks things into existence. Pray for healing and as you pray, believe and do not doubt...you shall receive healing. James 5:14, Genesis 1:4-11Your true bloodline: Lev 17:11, Lev 17:31Power in the name of Jesus, Commanding healing, a critical need for critical care.Your true bloodline, Christ in you, your hope of glory. Heb 9:12, John 6:54, Lev 17:11You are an heir and joint heir with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He is in heaven interceding for you. His blood paid for healing you. By his stripes you were healed. The life of God flows through your bloodstream. His life ca uses hearts to beat. The pulse is sent throughout your body. God's word is medicine bringing restoration, health and healing to the soul, body and spirit. Let his power penetrate your bone marrow and produce perfect health.God has already provided healing. You're healed. God has supplied all our needs, he's healed diseases. God has already heard our prayers. The answer is here. Have confidence in God. Know that he is a healing Jesus. He is Jehovah. He is the Lord that healeth thee.He is Savior that never fails. There is enough power in the name of Jesus to heal.So when nurses, doctors, healthcare givers and medical institutions are not enough; Call on Jesus. When they have no hope, give up, don't know, are racist or unfair, Call on Jesus. When they are not available or don't care, call on Jesus. When there is an infection, no speech, no vision, loss of function, no bodily movement and vital signs are worse, Call on Jesus. When prayer worries are few or scattered and there are no more treatments, Call on Jesus. Say God's Name, Call on Jesus. Say his name again. Jesus! Speak God's namee. Jesus! Pray in his name. Jesus! say it again and again. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus.lev 19:18, Deut 6:5,© all rights reserved by Dorothy Anderson

LOOKING FOR A NEW YOU?

Posted by Michelle on August 25, 2009 at 3:36am

Looking for a New You?Reinvent yourself with Silpada's business opportunity!Earn free jewelry while you are earning income! Part time, full time, your time... You ARE the boss of you!Have you ever thought to yourself, "I would love to go to work and end up at a party! I wonder if I could be a Silpada Designs Representative." Well, now is the time to invest in you because Silpada’s Sterling opportunity just got even brighter!That’s right! In addition to the opportunity to earn over $3,000 in free jewelry through the Fast Start Free Jewelry Incentive, Silpada has decided to offer a Spoil Yourself Sign-up Special, available for new Representatives.Qualify for an additional $200 in free jewelry within days of holding your first qualified Home or Book Show!

Here is an example of the average earnings and free jewelry benefits of simply hosting your first Show as a Silpada Designs Representative:Average Silpada Home Show = $950Representative Profit 30%........$285Hostess Benefits.....................$285Sign-up Special Free Jewelry*...$200Total Profits...........................$285Total Free Jewelry..................$485

* A qualified Show has a minimum of $500 in retail sales and 10 purchasing Guests.So don’t wait another minute to invest in yourself and open the doors to an unbelievable opportunity!I look forward to talking with you soon to answer any questions you might have!Have a Sterling Day!Michelle KoonceSilpada DesignsIndependent Representative(201) 454-8754 (Mobile)(484) 898-4022 (0ffice)michellekoonce@msn.comwww.mysilpada.com/michelle.koonceKnow someone who would be interested in this fantastic opportunity?Remember, you can earn a $100 FREE JEWELRY certificate for every referral who joins my national team of representatives!

Speak Power, Speak Wealth, & Speak Freedom: Paradigm Processing - Tearing Down the Walls

Posted by Diane Martin on August 25, 2009 at 3:30am

I am on a mission to transform the paradigm of those who believe that the unbelievable cannot be achieved. I will help you tear down the walls between traditional, nontraditional and adult education, and its theoretical framework. I will provide a new approach to motivating growth through leadership, counseling, mentoring, and faithfulness. The plans I provide will help you address all issues that may have kept you from achieving your dreams, and your vision of a life of joy. Through my experiences, I will show you how to speak power, wealth, and the freedom that a life of living in joy provides.The workbook is intended to be a guide to controlling your emotions, courage conviction, positive discourse, reflection, reciprocal learning, and philanthropy. The questions are of a mixed variety and difficulty. The answers to the questions are in you. I highly recommend that you work through these questions diligently; diagram, draw, label, and fill in the blanks when asked; write notes in the margins; take time to think; and share your visions with others. You will find that if you can draw, diagram, write, and say it, you know it and can achieve it. Try it. Most importantly, I know you will enjoy the learning of these principles in your endeavors to achieve a life of joy and victory.-Dr. William A. MartinPaperback: 224 pagesCover and Book Design: Borel GraphicsPrinted by: United Graphics, Inc.Language: EnglishGenre: Psychology, Motivational, Adult EducationISBN: 978-0-9802176-9-8Rating: ***** (5 Stars)Purchase Price: $19.99To purchase a copy, please 'click' the link below.http://wamartin.services.officelive.com

Networking to Win

Posted by Dana Hickles on August 24, 2009 at 11:36pm

For some of us it is hard to meet and speak with people we don't know. It can be very difficult to strike up a conversation without running the other person when networking. Here are a few tips to get you started. Master the art of small talk. Always have objectives and common interest. Once you've established your objective and/or common interest, make sure that you keep your target engaged in the conversation. Ask questions about their business. What kinds of services are offered? Who is the targeted market for their business? You may be able to help each other and form a connection. Exchange information and follow up. Following up can be the beginning of building and possibly maintaining a business contact.Creating an elevator speech makes for a good introduction. Come up with a creative way to say what you do without saying your title or the name of your company in 30 seconds. This will create an automatic interest from the person you are speaking.5 key questions you may want to ask yourself when networking.1. Who is already in my corner?2. What have the done for me?3. What have I done for them?4. How do I intend to keep them in my corner?5. What do I hope to gain from them?

The POV Lounge

Posted by Dominique on August 24, 2009 at 2:17pm

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