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One BILLION .............>> A Billion is a difficult number to comprehend, but one> advertising agency did a good job of putting that> figure into perspective in one of its releases.>> A Billion seconds ago it was 1959.>> A Billion minutes ago Jesus was alive.>> A Billion hours ago our ancestors were living in the> Stone Age.>> A Billion dollars ago was only 8 hours and 20 minutes,> at the rate our politicians spend it.>

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All Roads Lead Home
Whatever you are going through, Of pain or circumstance,It is not there because of luck,It is not there by chance! God has a special plan for you That's known to Him alone, So trust that He is leading right, For all His roads lead home! He's promised He will never giveA thing too much for us, But make escape in every trial, So in His mercy trust. Sometimes the way is smooth and fine,Sometimes all rock and stone- But whatever way He gives, All His roads lead home! He uses pain, He uses others, To bring deep-needed change. No circumstance He gives to usIs in our life in vain. Oh, child of His, don't be concerned, The path ahead's unknown, For with the Savior as your Guide, All His roads lead home! Lynn Fenimore Nuzzi
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How's Life Treating You?> =========================> > I was heading to lunch with Wes Hayes to discuss business.> > He asked me, "How's life treating you?"> > It was just a casual question yet it struck me.> As the question rolled around in my mind, I thought about life.> > How was it treating me?> > I had some wonderful situations and I had some challenging ones.> I had people who were balloons and lift your spirit and others> who tend to weigh you down. I talked about those types in> "Brick or Balloon" http://www.theonlineword.com/mp3/5162.mp3> > I had some ideal situations and I had some trying ones.> I had the happy and the sad, the grateful and the ungrateful,> rain and sun, prosperity and struggle; I had much of the typical> stuff of life.> > So what did I tell Mr. Hayes about how was life treating me?> > I said, "It's not how life is treating me that matters,> > ...it's how I react to it."> > > So, how's life treating you?> >

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HOLDING PATTERNS

Many times God will allow a painful situation or a painful circumstance in our life to "swallow us up." This season in our spiritual growth is a holding pattern. We can't move to the left or the right. All we can do is sit, like Jonah sat in the belly of that great fish, so God can have our undivided attention and speak to us.
God put Jonah in a holding pattern because He needed to speak to his heart. Jonah was all alone. There were no friends to call, no colleagues to drop by, no books to read, no food to eat, no interference's, and no interruptions. He had plenty of time to sit, think, meditate, and pray. When we're deep down in the midst of a difficult situation, God can talk to us. When He has our undivided attention, He can show us things about ourselves that we might not otherwise have seen.
A. Few Of God's Holding Patterns:
1. When you are sick in your physical body and you have prayed, but God has not healed you yet, you are in a holding pattern
2. When you are having problems with your children and you have put them on the altar, but God has not delivered them yet, you are in a holding pattern.
3. When you have been praying for the salvation of a loved one and they have not been saved yet, you are in a holding pattern.
4. When you are in a broken relationship and you have given it over to God, but it has not been restored yet, you are in a holding pattern.
5. When the doors slam shut before you can knock on them, you are in a holding pattern.
When we are deep in the belly of a difficult situation, there are no interruptions. God has our undivided attention. All we can do is sit, think, meditate, and pray. We cannot run from God because there are no mountains that are high enough, valleys that are low enough, rivers that are wide enough, rooms that are dark enough, or places that are hidden enough from Him. We must remember to praise Him while we're waiting and remember three things:
1. The pattern has a purpose.
2. The pattern has a plan.
3. The pattern has a process.
So stop struggling and start listening, praying and trusting. He'll keep you right where you are until you can clearly hear Him say, "I love you."

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To my friendsI'D LIKE THIS BACK IF IT APPLIES A little girl went to her bedroom and pulled a glass jellyjar from its hiding place in the closet.She poured the change out on the floor and counted it carefully. Threetimes, even. The total had to be exactly perfect. No chance here formistakes.Carefully placing the coins back in the jar and twistingon the cap, she slipped out the back door and made her way 6 blocks toRexall's Drug Store with the big red Indian Chief sign above the door.She waited patiently for the pharmacist to give her some attention but hewas too busy at this moment. Tess twisted her feet to make a scuffingnoise. Nothing. She cleared her throat with the most disgusting sound shecould muster. No good. Finally she took a quarter from her jar and bangedit on the glass counter. That did it!"And what do you want?" the pharmacist asked in an annoyed tone of voice.I'm talking to my brother from Chicago whom I haven't seen in ages," hesaid without waiting for a reply to his question."Well, I want to talk to you about my brother," Tess answered back in thesame annoyed tone. "He's really, really sick... and I want to buy amiracle."" I beg your pardon?" said the pharmacist." His name is Andrew and he has something bad growing inside his head andmy Daddy says only a miracle can save him now. So how much does a miraclecost?""We don't sell miracles here, little girl. I'm sorry but I can't helpyou," the pharmacist said, softening a little."Listen, I have the money to pay for it. If it isn't enough, I will getthe rest. Just tell me how much it costs."The pharmacist's brother was a well dressed man. He stooped down and askedthe little girl, "What kind of a miracle does your brother need?"" I don't know," Tess replied with her eyes welling up. I just know he'sreally sick and Mommy says he needs an operation. But my Daddy can't payfor it, so I want to use my money."" How much do you have?" asked the man from Chicago."One dollar and eleven cents," Tess answered barely audibly."And it's all the money I have, but I can get some more if I need to.""Well, what a coincidence," smiled the man. "A dollar and elevencents---the exact price of a miracle for little brothers. "He took her money in one hand and with the other hand he grasped her mittenand said "Take me to where you live. I want to see your brother and meetyour parents. Let's see if I have the miracle you need."That well dressed man was Dr. Carlton Armstrong, a surgeon, specializing inneuro-surgery. The operation was completed free of charge and it wasn'tlong until Andrew was home again and doing well.Mom and Dad were happily talking about the chain of events that had ledthem to this place.That surgery," her Mom whispered. "was a real miracle. I wonder how muchit would have cost?"Tess smiled. She knew exactly how much a miracle cost...one dollar andeleven cents ... plus the faith of a little child..In our lives, we never know how many miracles we will need..A miracle is not the suspension of natural law, but the operation of ahigher law.. I know you'll keep the ball moving!Here it goes. Throw it back to someone who means something to you!A ball is a circle, no beginning, no end. It keeps us together like ourCircle of Friends. But the treasure inside for you to see is the treasureof friendship you've granted to me.Today I pass the friendship ball to you.Pass it on to someone who is a friend to you.MY OATH TO YOU...When you are sad.....I will dry your tears.When you are scared.....I will comfort your fears.When you are worried.....I will give you hope.When you are confused.....I will help you cope.And when you are lost....And can't see the light, I shall be yourbeacon.....Shining ever so bright.This is my oath.....I pledge till the end.Why you may ask?.....Because you're my friend.Signed: GODINSTANTLY WHEN YOU RECEIVE THIS LETTER, YOU ARE REQUESTED TO SEND IT TO ATLEAST 10 PEOPLE, INCLUDING THE PERSON WHO SENT IT TO YOU

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AWESOME RESUME> > To Whom It May Concern:> > I heard you were considering a new manager in your life. I would like to> apply for the job. I believe I am the qualified candidate. I created the> heavens and the earth. I AM. I am the only one that has ever done this> job successfully. I was the first manager of human beings. In fact, I> made them. So, naturally, I know how humanity works, and what is best to> get people back into proper working condition. It will be like having> the manufacturer as your personal mechanic. If this is your first time> considering Me, I would like to point out that the blood of My Son,> Jesus, on the cross of Calvary has already paid my salary. What I need> from you is the acknowledgment that the price is sufficient to pay for> all of your sins and your independence from Me. I need you to believe> this in your heart and to tell somebody else about your decision with> your mouth. The next thing I ask is the right to change and fix your> life, so you can learn how to stay close to Me. I will make some major> changes and revisions. They are not for you to worry about.> > I need your permission to execute these changes:> * My way and in My time.> * I will change your desires and give you the strength to make the> changes.> * Please keep YOUR hands out of the way. I won't require assistance.> Don't try to help me and don't resist me. I really do need your full> commitment and cooperation. If you give me those, the process can go> smoothly, without delays.> > My resume is included below.> > Sincerely Yours,> ~God~> > * RESUME *> NAME: GOD> ADDRESS: Everywhere (Omnipresent)> PHONE: 1(800) 4U2 - PRAY> > EXPERIENCE:> * From the beginning of time. Before the beginning of time.> * From everlasting to everlasting. I made time.> > ABILITY:> * All Powerful! (Omnipotent)> > PRIOR EMPLOYMENT:> * Created the universe, put the Galaxies in place, formed man.> * Established Heaven and earth by My spoken Word and am currently> holding the world and universe together by My sole power.> > EDUCATION AND TRAINING:> * I AM - I AM all Knowledge> * I AM Truth> * I AM Light> * I AM Understanding> * I AM Life> * I AM Love> * I AM The Way - I Am the Good Shepherd - I and the Father 'AM' One,> "Omniscient"> > CHARACTER REFERENCE:> Love, light and life (1 John 4:16, 1 John 1:5, John 14:6).> A representative, but by no means conclusive, lists of other character> traits are as follows:> * Wisdom - James 1:5> * Comfort - 2 Corinthians 1:3> * Truth - John 8:32> * Healer - 1 Peter 2:24> * Strength - Phil. 4:13> * Forgiveness - 1 John 1:9> * Provider - Phil. 4:19> * Mercy - Ephesians 2:24> * Good - Matt. 19:17> * Peace - Romans 14:17> > AVAILABILITY:> * Willing and ready to take over your life at a moment notice.> * Able to provide you with salvation and everlasting life.> * Will bring all of who I AM into your life. Can start IMMEDIATELY.> * Available for 24 hrs a day companionship, counseling, guidance,> comfort and consolation to strengthen you and stand with you against all> attacks from the enemy. To renew your mind and spirit, and to transform> you into a creature if you let Me. I will become your life and you will> become My body.> > SALARY REQUIREMENT:> * Payment for all work that has and will be accomplished in your life> has already been paid for through the blood of My Son. Your only> responsibility is to Believe and commit, to have Faith and trust and> obey what Jesus has done and wants to do in your life. I look forward to> meeting with you personally.> > OTHER REFERENCES:> * The Holy Bible (Available Upon Request).>

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Anxious For Nothing> ====================> > I was scared stiff that I would never be able to read my daily> companion MountainWings again. The last time I got one was> seven days ago.> > I wondered:> "What could have gone wrong?"> "Are the publishers alright?"> "Do they have a problem?"> "What could have happened?"> > "I will send a mail to find out," I said to myself.> > Then other issues came up; specifically, in the family. My wife> thought she was pregnant, and our second child is just five> months old. For four days, she tried to handle it alone. I> knew she was scared stiff, but pretended not to know.> > In actual fact, I was too scared to discuss it. Once, I met her> praying and weeping. "Lord," she said, "there are a lot of> people out there who need children, please give them. I don't> need another baby now."> > She must have forgotten that when she was told by medical> experts three years ago that she could never have a child her> prayer was, "Lord, please give me a child."> > Just yesterday, however, she summoned enough courage to go for a> pregnancy test. The result was negative.> > I was still thinking about that this morning when I opened my> mailbox. Behold, there it was: my MountainWings!> > Then I remembered the scripture "Be anxious for nothing..."> (Philippians 4:6)>

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from http://www.prowrestlingscoops.com/article/153952661.php

Breaking: RVD & Sabu Arrested For Drugs
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The following is an article from The Ironton Tribune (irontontribune.com) Wrestling stars busted in Hanging Rock By Kirsten Stanley/The Ironton Tribune HANGING ROCK — Two wrestling superstars from Extreme Championship Wrestling and World Wrestling Entertainment may be tough in the ring, but they didn’t have enough muscle to escape drug charges after being stopped Sunday night by the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Robert Alex Szatowski, aka WWE and ECW champion Rob Van Dam, and Terry Michael Brunk, aka Sabu, also a former ECW champion, were pulled over on U.S. 52, near Patrick Street in Hanging Rock at about 10:15 p.m. The two were apparently driving from their performances at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena earlier in the evening. According to the OSHP, Szatowski was initially stopped for speeding. When troopers approached his vehicle, they smelled marijuana and performed a search. Troopers found the wrestler in possession of 18 grams of marijuana and five Vicodin, prescription pain pills. Brunk was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and also had nine pills that were not immediately identifiable, but were known to be controlled substances, according to the OSHP. Both were cited and posted bond at the scene. Szatowski, of Battle Creek, Mich., has had a long, successful career with both the WWE and ECW. In addition to being the current champion of both, he has been intercontinental champion six times, hardcore champion four times and has been a part of several championship tag team duos. He is scheduled to wrestle tonight on WWE Raw and is also wrestling Tuesday night to retain his WWE and ECW titles during the “Extreme Rules Match” on the Sci-Fi channel. Both Brunk and Szatowski are scheduled to appear at 10 a.m. Thursday in Ironton Municipal Court. Both wrestlers won their matches last night in Huntington, W.Va. Van Dam defeated the Big Show and Sabu defeated Justin Credible. When troopers approached his vehicle, they smelled marijuana and performed a search. Troopers found the wrestler in possession of 18 grams of marijuana and five Vicodin, prescription pain pills. Brunk was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and also had nine pills that were not immediately identifiable Pics From the Arrest Scene - RVD/Sabu Mug-Shots, Police profile pics of their 'stash', etc. (Open Gallery >>)

source http://www.ringsidemayhem.com/newsarticle.php?page=153961584
In light of the recent arrests of Robert "RVD" Szatkowski and Terry "Sabu" Brunk, it will be interesting to see how WWE handles the matter now that is has been made public. WWE's Substance Abuse and Drug Testing Policy clearly states that any Talent arrested for possession of drugs is subject to immediate dismissal. 13. DISCIPLINE FOR VIOLATION OF LAW Any Talent who is arrested, convicted or who admits to a violation of law relating to use, possession, purchase, sale or distribution of prohibited drugs will be in material breach of contract and subject to immediate dismissal. Considering that Szatkowski and Brunk are the two biggest stars on the ECW brand, it should be intriguing to see if these individuals are punished or if WWE will contradict their own drug policy by not terminating their contracts. source: PWInsider.com