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Have a Positive, Peaceful, Powerful, Productive & Prosperous Day!Jewelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13278257551201182601noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8168573534686928123.post-7412869018174609442012-08-20T14:38:00.000-04:002012-08-20T14:38:24.679-04:00Don’t Get it Twisted! Part 2
There is a story about a man who needed direction so he
asked God to speak to him. He shuts his eyes, opens his Bible and reads the
first passage of scripture upon which his eyes fall.
“Judas went out and hanged
himself.”
Okay, he thinks. Let’s try this again. So, he closes his
eyes, flips open the Bible and reads…
“Go, and do thou likewise.”
Wait a minute. Maybe
the third time’s a Jewelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13278257551201182601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8168573534686928123.post-39331810485777536712012-07-11T09:40:00.000-04:002012-07-11T09:40:26.148-04:00Don't Get It Twisted! Part 1
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Jewelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13278257551201182601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8168573534686928123.post-36762812651994104582012-03-21T11:40:00.002-04:002013-06-26T10:29:25.413-04:00They Always Get Away“They always get away.” These words were spoken by George
Zimmerman, a Sanford, Florida man identified in the media as a Neighborhood
Watch captain.
Certainly, Mr. Zimmerman is justified in his frustration
about preventing crime in his neighborhood. Certainly, he is justified to
question the suspicious behavior of an unknown young, African-American male
walking through his neighborhood.
I Jewelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13278257551201182601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8168573534686928123.post-19020669617211728802012-02-28T16:44:00.000-05:002012-02-28T16:44:11.759-05:00Where Broken Hearts Go
Like millions of people around the world, I watched the homegoing celebration of Whitney Houston on television. I stand in agreement with those who say the world went to church on Saturday, February 18, 2012. It was an opportunity for many to experience what happens inside a Black church every Sunday, somewhere.
Millions of people heard the uplifting songs, testimonies of
inspiration Jewelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13278257551201182601noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8168573534686928123.post-53422994957113828092011-12-30T17:07:00.000-05:002011-12-30T17:07:49.431-05:00Something Odd, Something True, Something Shocking, Something To Do!
Read, reflect and enjoy my take on some of the top news stories of 2011.
Something Odd…
Herman Cain’s insane presidential campaign! Seriously, I am glad Cain did not remain in a campaign that was quickly going down the drain. What did his ego expect to gain?
So many bloopers I could name! His integrity waned by a libido untamed. His 9-9-9 plan was not feasible to maintain. Not to mention Jewelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13278257551201182601noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8168573534686928123.post-63458365952214931632011-09-07T10:30:00.006-04:002011-09-10T12:20:03.811-04:00What the Kerfuffle?!“For nearly four years you have had an Administration which instead of twirling its thumbs has rolled up its sleeves. We will keep our sleeves rolled up…We had to struggle with the old enemies of peace—business and financial monopoly, speculation, reckless banking, class antagonism, sectionalism, war profiteering. Never before in all our history have these forces been so united against one Jewelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13278257551201182601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8168573534686928123.post-62607435151492893422011-08-05T11:56:00.000-04:002011-08-05T11:56:43.412-04:00Ex Marks the SpotWhile Jewel’s Spot is not intended to be gender-specific, today’s post may resonate more clearly with the ladies – if only because it is written from a female perspective. That being said, I am sure that a few male readers may also relate.
A few months ago, I enjoyed playful banter with my daughter and her father via text messages. He was coming to Georgia for the weekend. We both claimed that Jewelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13278257551201182601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8168573534686928123.post-85454270751357188992011-07-29T14:28:00.000-04:002011-07-29T14:28:03.693-04:00A Life of No RegretsMy daughter lied to me recently and it happened around my birthday, of all times. Several days prior and even after my birthday, she continuously asked what I wanted to do.
I really had no expectation to do more than appreciate another year of life. I shared this with my daughter and yet, she still decided to tell a lie.
Eventually, we made plans to have a movie night on the Saturday Jewelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13278257551201182601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8168573534686928123.post-50683258395019366252011-07-22T12:50:00.000-04:002011-07-22T12:50:08.078-04:00A Good MistakeToday, I reflect on questions. Many of us were told that the wrong question is the one that you do not ask. So today, I wonder…
Why are we so afraid of making a mistake?
What is the worst mistake you ever made?
Is there an instance when a bad mistake is actually good?
Well, if what Franklin D. Roosevelt said is true – that the only thing to fear is fear itself – why are we so fearful of Jewelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13278257551201182601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8168573534686928123.post-8478735255900789422011-07-11T10:30:00.000-04:002011-07-11T10:30:00.410-04:00Can We Talk?I am not trying to beat the dead horse on Donald Trump’s head, particularly since the media has moved on. After Trump’s demand to see President Obama’s birth certificate, top headlines switched to the Lakers being swept away from the playoffs; where in the world is Sarah Palin’s bus?; and, Anthony Weiner’s wiener.
However, I do have a few thoughts about the brouhaha Trump fueled. Like otherJewelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13278257551201182601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8168573534686928123.post-31761451965340137852011-07-06T15:00:00.000-04:002011-07-06T15:00:34.464-04:00Honoring Sacred PlacesI had a dream recently that resonated with me long after I woke up. The scenes were out of kilter, but the interactions with others stood out for me with a common theme: the importance of our relationships. I awoke with a sense of urgency to pen this blog. Whether marital, familial or friendships, we need to use present moments to honor the connection we have with the ones we love.
In his book, Jewelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13278257551201182601noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8168573534686928123.post-23616687125562990512011-03-29T10:00:00.007-04:002011-03-29T10:00:09.051-04:00While We Were SleepingAt this point, rehashing the ill-fated Democratic mid-term elections is not a very productive conversation. Unless the discussion is a history lesson on what happens when legions of voters choose to stay home on election day. I hope that the American voter awakes in time to right some of the wrong choices made at the ballot last November.
My goal is not to sway anyone to vote Democratic, Jewelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13278257551201182601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8168573534686928123.post-35300302954775118162011-02-28T10:26:00.000-05:002011-02-28T10:26:25.713-05:00Do You Hear Me Now?In the Old Testament Bible, I Kings 19:11-12 tells of the prophet Elijah, who was distraught in the midst of his ministry. Elijah is expecting the Lord to address his concerns – his way. When the Lord directed Elijah to stand upon a mountain, Elijah thought that God would surely have a word for him. The events that followed possibly gave Elijah moments of doubt that God had made Elijah’s concernsJewelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13278257551201182601noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8168573534686928123.post-10881661315302779852011-01-07T12:09:00.000-05:002011-12-31T13:41:24.832-05:00Here Comes the JudgeI am disturbed by the actions of some people towards recent reports of redemption and second chances. It would appear that brokenness and shame is not enough to grant someone the opportunity to lead a positive life.
We know the story of pro football player Michael Vick and the dogged attacks (pun intended) against President Obama for commending the Philadelphia Eagles coach on giving Vick a Jewelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13278257551201182601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8168573534686928123.post-59336021851851225892010-12-17T11:11:00.000-05:002010-12-17T11:11:55.231-05:00Adjusting Socially to Social MediaOkay. I am the first to admit that there are some things about social media networking that I just do not ‘get.’ Sure, I started this blog for two reasons: (1) I have an opinion about virtually EVERYTHING, and writing this blog is my outlet, (2) Blogs have the potential to generate income, and I hope to build this as an additional revenue stream. But somewhere, I fell off the blog wagon and will Jewelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13278257551201182601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8168573534686928123.post-68175439593116365252010-08-25T11:44:00.000-04:002010-08-25T11:44:26.398-04:00What if Muslims Burned the Holy Bible?A disturbing event is planned for September 11, 2010. Unlike September 11, 2001, this even will take place in Gainesville, FL…at a church. No, this event is not the NBC promo for one of its new fall TV shows. This event at Dove World Outreach Center is the “International Burn a Quran Day,” the sacred tenets of the Muslim faith.
Officials in Gainesville denied the fire permit application to the Jewelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13278257551201182601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8168573534686928123.post-23254687811279655722010-08-06T10:00:00.004-04:002012-03-14T12:19:15.533-04:00Do You Know Where You're Going To?Okay. Today is the day that I reveal a personal weakness: I have no sense of direction. If you want me to get from Point A to Point B, you have to be very specific. Turn left onto This Way Rd. Pass five traffic lights and turn right onto Get U There St. Without specifics, I am almost always guaranteed to get lost. If you do not believe me, just ask my close friend who was kind enough to invite meJewelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13278257551201182601noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8168573534686928123.post-88968408725835482372010-08-04T10:00:00.002-04:002010-08-04T10:00:02.941-04:00Ethical Responsibility is Ethical AccountabilityOne of the challenges for leaders is how to respond to an ethical dilemma, especially when your decision places you at odds with the mainstream. It is absolutely imperative that as leaders, we allow our behavior to be shaped by integrity. Weighing right versus wrong is not optional. Our core values must lay the foundation for how we choose to approach ethical decisions. A leader who operates withJewelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13278257551201182601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8168573534686928123.post-14876552907444784512010-08-02T10:00:00.004-04:002010-08-02T10:00:02.153-04:00When it is a Matter of Life and DestinyWe strive for Greatness in many areas of life, whether is in the sports arena, corporate America, or as an entrepreneur. Many people even strive to be the greatest in national and international religious organizations. In our minds and in society, Greatness comes from having the best and being the best. Society's Greatness is found at the top echelon of our field, and making sure everyone around Jewelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13278257551201182601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8168573534686928123.post-29345528760423634992010-07-22T10:00:00.016-04:002010-07-22T10:00:05.000-04:00Haste Makes WasteThe latest headline that is dominating media outlets is the recent firing of Shirley Sherrod, a senior official within the Department of Agriculture. This incident speaks to how sensitive this nation is when it comes to race relations. How can an organization publicly condemn a person for comments made during one of its events – before checking all of the facts?
Unfortunately, USDA Secretary TomJewelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13278257551201182601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8168573534686928123.post-8746971268080843332010-07-14T10:00:00.003-04:002012-03-14T12:17:35.131-04:00Our Men are Dying; What are We Prepared to Do?On Thursday, July 8, 2010, a jury in Los Angeles handed an involuntary manslaughter conviction to former BART cop Johannes Mehserle for killing Oscar Grant, an unarmed African-American man at a public transit station. Mehserle said that the shooting was an accident. He thought he had pulled the trigger on his taser, not his hand gun.
Really? I know that humans are prone to making mistakes, but Jewelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13278257551201182601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8168573534686928123.post-43027257176525870052010-05-19T10:48:00.000-04:002010-05-19T10:48:45.831-04:00Be a Master of ParadoxThe term “master of paradox” in its basic form, means that a leader knows when to do what is necessary for the cause, purpose, or situation. The leader’s behavior contradicts itself, depending on the circumstances. To some, this exhibits the inability to make decisions. However, mastering paradox in leadership displays the leader’s willingness to be flexible. While consistency is important, at Jewelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13278257551201182601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8168573534686928123.post-69487804088784153552010-05-18T12:18:00.000-04:002010-05-18T12:18:47.792-04:00Empty Wagons Make the Most Noise, and the 6 o’clock NewsI decided in junior high school that I wanted to become a journalist. I loved writing, and my father even encouraged my ambition with my first Brother typewriter. My, have things changed! When was the last time you saw a typewriter? Now, we have the PC, iPad, and a host of other technology gadgets I will not try to name! Unfortunately, technology is not the only thing that has changed.
Coupled Jewelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13278257551201182601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8168573534686928123.post-57995978256689815142010-05-17T12:36:00.000-04:002010-05-17T12:36:45.187-04:00Broken PiecesOften times, we are marred by broken promises, wasted time or even self-inflicted wounds. We then put together those broken pieces based on our fallible human ability. In our haste to repair ourselves, we build a wall without a lasting foundation. But, we feel protected. We give ourselves a false sense of security, and become protective of what we have built. We risk experiencing the pain all Jewelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13278257551201182601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8168573534686928123.post-46421210006664790012010-05-14T12:40:00.000-04:002010-05-14T12:40:27.544-04:00Why Would I Get Married...to You?!Last Friday, I shared my thoughts on love and marriage, particularly the guiding principles that would lead me to get married. As promised, today I would like to answer my second question: Why Would I Get Married…to You?! This question is birthed out of a three year relationship with a man 10 years my senior, and very set in his ways—just like me.
Over time, I have grown to love and appreciate Jewelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13278257551201182601noreply@blogger.com0