Happy New Year!

Find your own happiness this year!  A new year, a new beginning!!  To paraphrase the saying, “Out with the old and in with the new”, let’s leave the bad experiences and memories behind.  Let’s learn from them and move forward.  Loves will be lost and loves will be gained.  What was meant for you is for you.  We all have struggled through 2011 and will probably do the same for 2012.  But we can have a positive attitude instead of finding the negativity in what we do, where we work, and in whom we love.  We are imperfect and should not expect perfection from others, but we can look at our own weaknesses and start by looking inside.  We will have to learn to forgive more, tolerate more, be patient more, and strive more to do better.  I know I have a lot to do and instead of talking about it, start it and get it done.  Actions can speak louder than words.  But, if we’re blind to those actions, we still won’t see.  We can’t see that we what we have been looking for just might be in front of us.  We all are grown and we know what to do.  Maybe it was too late to make it right, does it matter?  I can’t speak for anyone else except myself.  I will keep God in front of me and let Him direct my steps.  I do intend to be more confident not to be confused with being arrogant.  I will believe in me and not be anyone’s fool.  I pray with God’s blessings, we will have the insight to know who is real and who is taking an opportunity to use us.  I wish you the strength to conquer any internal and external battles you face.  Just remember, you woke up this morning, someone, somewhere didn't.  Try not to focus on what we lost.  Live long, love deeply, and laugh loud!  I wish you all, a blessed, prosperous, safe, and successful new year!!!

I Believe In You and Me - Jennifer Hudson

This is JenHud's weight watchers' commercial. Jennifer looks good but she still sounds great.

Still Here – The Williams Brothers

Yet Love - Luther Barnes

Let The Church Say Amen – Andrae Crouch

Another beautiful praise!

Rest In Peace, Scott Richardson!!!

Scott Richardson, 33 years old, was slain at a traffic stop on December 21^st in the early evening.  He was shot in the head.  Chris Carter was wounded but saved by his vest.  Both men were shot by the same 19 year old, who is still in the hospital after being wounded.   I had the pleasure of meeting Scott and Chris many years ago at a conference.  These guys were considered heroes even then.  Now Scott is immortalized by giving the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.  He leaves behind three young sons and a wife who will know see Christmas with a different meaning.  All because of a young thug who had no respect for authority and himself, we will see the negative effect this heinous act will have on families and the community.  Hundreds of people and law enforcement officials lined the streets and paid their respects and attended the funeral services. Please keep their families in your prayers. Video.

Merry Christmas!

This is the celebration of Jesus Christ's Birthday!  Let's remember the real purpose of the holiday.  A day with family and friends and a day to forgive.  Many of us will not celebrate with loved ones or forgive.  For whatever the reason, let's not be judgemental or critical.  We should focus on our blessings and that Christ was born to save mankind.  Don't let the enemy distract us over trivial matters.  We all know that the devil will try his best to do it.  So family and friends that are together, celebrating, don't let any arguments come up to take your joy and distract you from the season.  There are too many homeless people and orphans that need our prayers.  Happy celebrations!