Today marks the 25th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday National Holiday!
Monday, January 17, 2011
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Second Chance for Homeless Man with Golden Voice...From the Streets to the Airwaves
Wow! This video speaks for itself. Be Blessed
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
SEE IT THROUGH
In the video a runner slated to win the 400 meter race, goes down with a torn hamstring, 250meters from the finish line. Despite his pain and tears, he was determined to finish the race he started. It also shows the love of a father, seeing his son down and comes to help him finish the race. Looking at this, it spoke to me on many levels. Determination, Endurance and Faith came to mind. It also reminded me of God's love towards us. When times get rough and the pain is beyond what we can bear, know that our Heavenly Father sees all, and will step in at the right moment, before you give up, when you just can't take anymore, and help you cross the finish line.
DAILY INSPIRATION
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Transformation...
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What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the master calls a butterfly.
~Richard Bach~
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There come defining moments in our lives, when it may seem as though our entire world as we know it, has come to an end. What has always worked in the past, no longer seems to work for us. Relationships that we felt would last a lifetime, are suddenly taken from us forever. Or, we simply feel that we can't go on another day the way that things are. That is precisely the moment when we can be changed, and transformed, in order to become all that we were meant to be. As we wrestle to break free from those bonds that seem to envelop us, a "suddenly" can occur, when everything comes into focus, and we recognize exactly who we are, why we are here, and to Whom we belong. Take heart if you are at that moment today...look up to where your help truly comes from...and be prepared for your "suddenly"!!!
Transformation...
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What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the master calls a butterfly.
~Richard Bach~
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There come defining moments in our lives, when it may seem as though our entire world as we know it, has come to an end. What has always worked in the past, no longer seems to work for us. Relationships that we felt would last a lifetime, are suddenly taken from us forever. Or, we simply feel that we can't go on another day the way that things are. That is precisely the moment when we can be changed, and transformed, in order to become all that we were meant to be. As we wrestle to break free from those bonds that seem to envelop us, a "suddenly" can occur, when everything comes into focus, and we recognize exactly who we are, why we are here, and to Whom we belong. Take heart if you are at that moment today...look up to where your help truly comes from...and be prepared for your "suddenly"!!!
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
"K.I.N.G. CAMP"
T.I. held a 12 week summer camp titled K.I.N.G. CAMP aimed at uplifting inner-city youth. Awards in conduct, leadership, sportsmanship, and academic achievement were giving at the end of the camp. The mayor of Atlanta, Kasim Reed and the Ambassodor Andrew Young, attended the end of camp ceremony. In the video below, TI speaks to the campers about working hard and not always seeing immediate results, but at some point in life you will, and at that point you will understand why the work you did then was necessary for you now. He also presented each camper with a brand new laptop computer, not as a gift, but a reward for their hardwork and dedication shown throughout camp. His only request..."take the information and lessons learned from the camp to better themselves."
"It all begins with being a K.I.N.G. of yourself"
-T.I.
"It all begins with being a K.I.N.G. of yourself"
-T.I.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
DAILY INSPIRATION
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Times and Seasons...
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Learn to get in touch with silence within yourself, and know that everything in this life has purpose. There are no mistakes, no coincidences, all events are blessings given to us to learn from.
~Elizabeth Kubler-Ross~
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There truly are no coincidences, and virtually every circumstance does indeed contain within it, a lesson to be learned or an opportunity to grow from the experience. It's when we can begin to view all things from this perspective, that peace will abide in us, throughout any storm of life, and no matter what the outward conditions may be. The end result, is wisdom and understanding, and a faith that cannot be shaken.
Times and Seasons...
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Learn to get in touch with silence within yourself, and know that everything in this life has purpose. There are no mistakes, no coincidences, all events are blessings given to us to learn from.
~Elizabeth Kubler-Ross~
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There truly are no coincidences, and virtually every circumstance does indeed contain within it, a lesson to be learned or an opportunity to grow from the experience. It's when we can begin to view all things from this perspective, that peace will abide in us, throughout any storm of life, and no matter what the outward conditions may be. The end result, is wisdom and understanding, and a faith that cannot be shaken.
Sunday, July 25, 2010
"NOT ON OUR WATCH"...WILL YOU MENTOR?
STARTLING FACTS :
-Of all Black fourth graders, 58% are functionally illiterate
-In some cities, 80% of our boys drop out before finishing high school
-Every day, 1,000 Black children are arrested
-1 in every 8 African American males age 25-29 is incarcertaed
-The leading cause of death for our boys is homicide
Susan L. Taylor, Founder of National CARES Mentoring Movement, and Essence Magazine is asking for a commitment from at least 1 million people to each mentor one child. I heard about this awesome mentoring momevent, who's mission is to recruit and connect mentors with local youth to help guide struggling Black children to academic and social success. Many Black children are on mentoring waiting list throughout the nation, waiting for mentors and role models to help advise and guide them to success.
What a difference you can make by commiting just one hour each week to a young person. It's time we take responsibility for eachother. For every problem there is a solution, and we are the answer. Let's all get involved, our youth need us.
For more information on how you can get involved with National CARES Mentoring Movement visit www.caresmentoring.org OR call 914-390-2327
-Of all Black fourth graders, 58% are functionally illiterate
-In some cities, 80% of our boys drop out before finishing high school
-Every day, 1,000 Black children are arrested
-1 in every 8 African American males age 25-29 is incarcertaed
-The leading cause of death for our boys is homicide
Susan L. Taylor, Founder of National CARES Mentoring Movement, and Essence Magazine is asking for a commitment from at least 1 million people to each mentor one child. I heard about this awesome mentoring momevent, who's mission is to recruit and connect mentors with local youth to help guide struggling Black children to academic and social success. Many Black children are on mentoring waiting list throughout the nation, waiting for mentors and role models to help advise and guide them to success.
What a difference you can make by commiting just one hour each week to a young person. It's time we take responsibility for eachother. For every problem there is a solution, and we are the answer. Let's all get involved, our youth need us.
For more information on how you can get involved with National CARES Mentoring Movement visit www.caresmentoring.org OR call 914-390-2327
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