"Why JESUS is Better Than Santa Claus!"
Santa lives at the North Pole... JESUS is everywhere.
Santa rides in a sleigh... JESUS rides on the wind and walks on the water.
Santa comes but once a year... JESUS is an ever-present help.
Santa fills your stockings with goodies... JESUS supplies all your needs.
Santa comes down your chimney uninvited... JESUS stands at your door and knocks, and then enters your heart.
You have to wait in line to see Santa... JESUS is as close as the mention of His name.
Santa lets you sit on his lap... JESUS lets you rest in His arms.
Santa doesn't know your name, all he can say is "Hi little boy
or girl, what's your name?"... JESUS knew our name before we did. Not
only does He know our name, He knows our address too. He knows our
history and future and He even knows how many hairs are on our heads.
Santa has a belly like a bowl full of jelly... JESUS has a heart full of love.
All Santa can offer is HO HO HO... JESUS offers health, help and hope.
While Santa says "You better not cry"... JESUS says "Cast all your cares on me for I care for you."
Santa's little helpers make toys... JESUS makes new life, mends
wounded hearts, repairs broken homes and builds mansions.
Santa may make you chuckle but...JESUS gives you joy that is your strength.
While Santa puts gifts under your tree... JESUS became our gift and died on the tree.
Its obvious there is really no comparison. We need to remember
WHO Christmas is all about. We need to put Christ back in Christmas,
Jesus is still the reason for the season. Yes, Jesus is better, he is
even better than Santa Claus!
Merry CHRISTMAS!!!
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Friday, December 23, 2011
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Monday, November 28, 2011
Ten Commandments to follow in Life!
1] Prayer is not a "spare wheel" that you pull out when in trouble, but it is a "steering wheel" that directs the right path throughout.
2] A Car's WINDSHIELD is so large & the Rear view Mirror is so small because our PAST is not as important as our FUTURE. So, Look Ahead and Move on.
3] Friendship is like a BOOK. It takes few seconds to burn, but it takes years to write.
4] All things in life are temporary. If going well, enjoy it, they will not last forever. If going wrong, don't worry, they can't last long either.
5] Old Friends are Gold! New Friends are Diamond! If you get a Diamond, don't forget the Gold! Because to hold a Diamond, you always need a Base of Gold!
6] Often when we lose hope and think this is the end, G-D smiles from above and says, "Relax, it's just a bend, not the end!
7] . Do for others; it will make what you do for yourself worthwhile.
8] "Can there be anything worse than losing eye sight?" "Yes, losing your vision!"
9] Be cheerful. You will be welcome everywhere.
10] WORRYING does not take away tomorrow's TROUBLES, it takes away today's PEACE.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Back To School
Labor Day marks the official end of summer and the start of a new school year. In my house, my husband and I go back to school along with my son. So, now we are starting the 11th grade. My husband and I had the talk regarding expectations, as we do every year at the beginning of school.
It's day 3 and why my son has decided to do it his way, instead of the right way. This year he is attending Connection Academy, which so far I am liking. Unfortunately, my son has decided to skip some of the important stuff. Well, last night we went through a subject, clicking on each and every to do. When I asked him if it was done, he said yes, of course. However, when I said, "Let me see it," he couldn't produce it. Therefore, he had to do everything again so that I could see it. He wasn't a happy camper, obviously. (Lord help me! I'm trying not to go Madea on this boy. I did good.)
I had to explain to him the importance of doing what you know is right to do. Re-state the rules and going over the consequences when the rules are broken. I had to explain my responsibilities as his learning coach and his responsibilities as the student. It seems that since 9th grade, we have had to really stay on him to get his school work done properly. He is very intelligent and very capable of doing the work. What I see is laziness. This has been a little difficult for me because I love to learn. I was a great student. My mother told me that when school was closed, I cried. My son surely does not take after me.
Lucky for him, I love him and because of that love, I will stay the course and do whatever it takes to ensure that he does his very best, even when it hurts. One day he will love me for it. Right now, I am not highly favored, but that's ok. My responsibility is to ensure that he is an asset to himself, the family he might have and society.
I believe that education is a partnership between the teacher, parent, and the student. There are so many parents that send there kids to school and expect the teacher to do all the work. In my house, we are a team. What's your thought on this? What advice can you give to parents that are going through a similar situation. I'm sure that I am not the only one.
It's day 3 and why my son has decided to do it his way, instead of the right way. This year he is attending Connection Academy, which so far I am liking. Unfortunately, my son has decided to skip some of the important stuff. Well, last night we went through a subject, clicking on each and every to do. When I asked him if it was done, he said yes, of course. However, when I said, "Let me see it," he couldn't produce it. Therefore, he had to do everything again so that I could see it. He wasn't a happy camper, obviously. (Lord help me! I'm trying not to go Madea on this boy. I did good.)
I had to explain to him the importance of doing what you know is right to do. Re-state the rules and going over the consequences when the rules are broken. I had to explain my responsibilities as his learning coach and his responsibilities as the student. It seems that since 9th grade, we have had to really stay on him to get his school work done properly. He is very intelligent and very capable of doing the work. What I see is laziness. This has been a little difficult for me because I love to learn. I was a great student. My mother told me that when school was closed, I cried. My son surely does not take after me.
Lucky for him, I love him and because of that love, I will stay the course and do whatever it takes to ensure that he does his very best, even when it hurts. One day he will love me for it. Right now, I am not highly favored, but that's ok. My responsibility is to ensure that he is an asset to himself, the family he might have and society.
I believe that education is a partnership between the teacher, parent, and the student. There are so many parents that send there kids to school and expect the teacher to do all the work. In my house, we are a team. What's your thought on this? What advice can you give to parents that are going through a similar situation. I'm sure that I am not the only one.
Monday, August 29, 2011
It Takes a Village to Raise A Child
"It Takes a Village to Raise A Child" is attributed to an old African proverb. The origin of this phrase has no documented history. However, it teaches eternal truth. There has been many books written on this premise. All relate to a community taking care of a child.
When I was a kid, the neighborhood took care of us. They were the eyes and ears of my parents. We didn't need babysitters. If I hooked school or said something I wasn't suppose to say or acted disrespectful, somehow my mother always found out and boy when she got home from work there was hell to pay. Needless to say, that made me a lot more mindful about what I did when Mom or Dad wasn't looking because I knew that she had friends in the neighborhood who was looking.
Our communities have become alienated, unsafe, and gang and drug infested. Our neighbors often retreat behind closed and double locked doors and try to ignore the community outside. As a result, when kids walk outside our doors, there is no one helping us to make sure they are safe. There is no village.
When there is a network of friends, family, a community, and a neighborhood, life is so much easier. So, it does take a village, to work with the family, to raise a child and get through life's ups and downs. To get that kind of support, we have to look at ourselves. Building a good community is a charity effort.
You've all heard that saying "United we stand, divided we fall." It's time to unite for the sake of ourselves and our our families. Cooperation is just as important as competition. Right now, I believe it is very critical, especially when all around us we see people not cooperating, especially with many of the leaders that we are suppose to look to for guidance and support are doing just the opposite.
Today, make it a point to reach out to someone in your neighborhood and be the first to make your neighborhood your village.
No man, woman, or family is an island.
When I was a kid, the neighborhood took care of us. They were the eyes and ears of my parents. We didn't need babysitters. If I hooked school or said something I wasn't suppose to say or acted disrespectful, somehow my mother always found out and boy when she got home from work there was hell to pay. Needless to say, that made me a lot more mindful about what I did when Mom or Dad wasn't looking because I knew that she had friends in the neighborhood who was looking.
Our communities have become alienated, unsafe, and gang and drug infested. Our neighbors often retreat behind closed and double locked doors and try to ignore the community outside. As a result, when kids walk outside our doors, there is no one helping us to make sure they are safe. There is no village.
When there is a network of friends, family, a community, and a neighborhood, life is so much easier. So, it does take a village, to work with the family, to raise a child and get through life's ups and downs. To get that kind of support, we have to look at ourselves. Building a good community is a charity effort.
You've all heard that saying "United we stand, divided we fall." It's time to unite for the sake of ourselves and our our families. Cooperation is just as important as competition. Right now, I believe it is very critical, especially when all around us we see people not cooperating, especially with many of the leaders that we are suppose to look to for guidance and support are doing just the opposite.
Today, make it a point to reach out to someone in your neighborhood and be the first to make your neighborhood your village.
No man, woman, or family is an island.
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