life sweet and sour

2015-11-17T22:54:00.000-08:00

"Guide us, teach us, and strengthen us, O Lord, we beseech Thee, until we become such as Thou wouldst have us be: pure, gentle, truthful, high-minded, courteous, generous, able, dutiful; for Thy honor and glory."

Charles Kingsley

2015-11-17T22:52:00.000-08:00

He Knows How Much We Can Bear Roberta Martin

"We are our heavenly Father's children

And we all know that He loves us over all.

Yet there are times when we find that we

answer to another's voice and call.

But if we are willing I know the Lord will teach us

His voice only to obey, no matter where

For He knows how much we can bear.

Just think of a time when we've asked

the question deep, deep down in our hearts,

We just say, 'Lord, what shall I do?

And then we confide in our friends and loved

ones, but oh they have troubles, too.

But there is a God and He rules earth and heaven,

And in Him you find relief from every pain and care.

You know the heavenly Father always answers

prayers and He knows how much we can bear."

spices

2014-03-17T02:14:00.000-07:00

Be Strong and Courageous

2013-04-19T02:04:00.000-07:00

Yesterday i needed these words of encouragement so much....in spiralling down and pulling down circumstances these words of life brought so much hope and strenghth and a purpose to live.
Taken from Max Lucado's "Facing the giants"

Be Strong and Courageous

Have I not commanded you; Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. — Joshua 1:9

Forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. — Philippians 3:13–14

In 1952, Florence Chadwick attempted to swim the chilly ocean waters between Catalina Island and the California shore. She swam through foggy weather and choppy seas for fifteen hours. Her muscles began to cramp, and her resolve weakened. She begged to be taken out of the water, but her mother, riding in a boat alongside, urged her not to give up. She kept trying but grew exhausted and stopped swimming. Aides lifted her out of the water and into the boat. They paddled a few more minutes, the mist broke, and she discovered that the shore was less than a half mile away.

“All I could see was the fog,” she explained at a news conference. “I think if I could have seen the shore, I would have made it.”

Take a long look at the shore that awaits you. Don’t be fooled by the fog of the slump. The finish may be only strokes away. God may be, at this moment, lifting his hand to signal Gabriel to grab the trumpet. Angels may be assembling, saints gathering, demons trembling. Stay at it! Stay in the water. Stay in the race. Stay in the fight.

Give grace, one more time. Be generous, one more time. Teach one more class, encourage one more soul, swim one more stroke.

—Max Lucado, Facing Your Giants

A prayer for today:

Father, you created us and you know everything there is to know about us. You know how discouraged we get at times and how we want to give up the struggles we face. Sometimes it seems as if we have more struggles than strength. We are tempted to quit. When that happens, Lord, remind us to endure for one more day, to be patient one more time, to serve without reward for one more season, amen.

Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. — Joshua 1:9

I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you. — Isaiah 46:4

He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him. — Proverbs 30:5

Family time

2013-04-10T23:57:00.002-07:00

Ask me, what is a rare happening in recent times , answer is" family time".
Family time in recent years has seen a negative trend. As we spend more and more time surfing the net, on phone or on office trips or bringing home office work, we are losing on quality time with our dear and near ones.

Even conversations within the home is limited to hello and bye, couples sit speechless hooked on TV, making minimal conversations with each other.

Howsoever appealing the internet , facebook , TV or mobile may seem , we should not compromise on family time.

What Kind Of Violence Kills Americans? [Infographic] | Popular Science

2013-01-01T06:56:00.001-08:00

What Kind Of Violence Kills Americans? [Infographic] | Popular Science

The leading cause of violence-related death for people ages 65 and above is suicide by firearm
The leading means of violence-related deaths are guns. For people ages 5 to 9 and 15 and above, it's the No. 1 cause
Guns are also the second-highest cause of violent death among people ages 10 to 44.

mobile apps in a snap

2012-12-03T00:14:00.001-08:00

An online platform to develop your own mobile apps, in an inexpensive and quick way.

a great platform to help starters or novice , taking them quickly through the essentials of app development in zippy.

Explore it..................

the LORD will go before you

2012-09-17T02:23:00.000-07:00

But you will not leave in haste or go in flight; for the LORD will go before you, the God of Israel will be your rear guard.Isaiah 52.12 NIV

Pushkar

2012-08-25T04:54:00.001-07:00

Pushkar is a place near to Ajmer in Rajasthan India, known for the annual cattle fair held in the month of October, called Pushkar mela.The houses and temples lining the Pushkar lake are mostly painted in white.

Violent Video Games - Worst Video Games for Kids - Parenting.com

2012-07-24T00:01:00.001-07:00

Violent Video Games - Worst Video Games for Kids - Parenting.com

Dead Space 2

Dead Space 2 takes gamers through a horrifically scary battle for their lives in an alien-infested world. Players must fight scary aliens to stay alive and battle the Necromorph abominations using updated weapons and tools to defeat them. In the gaming environment referred to as “The Sprawl,” players must avoid or kill the enemies that are manifested as “horrific corpselike creatures.”

Mortal Kombat

Mortal Kombat is a wildly popular franchise in the violent video game category that includes the most realistic and gory graphics that go way beyond what you’d expect.

Best Activities for Kids

2012-07-23T23:46:00.001-07:00

Activities, Crafts and Games for Kids - Best Activities for Kids - Parenting.com

6 Ideas for Rainy-Day Fun

splash the rain water,

jump in the puddle, make a tie-die craft

go for worm walk

make a rain catcher,

5 Countries You Need To Visit Sooner Rather Than Later

2012-06-25T08:57:00.001-07:00

5 Countries You Need To Visit Sooner Rather Than Later
Mexico
China
Japan
Croatia
Scotlandhttp://www.investopedia.com/financial-edge/0612/5-Countries-You-Need-T

Lot's Wife

2012-06-20T22:33:00.000-07:00

GENESIS 19:23-26

23 By the time Lot reached Zoar, the sun had risen over the land. 24 Then the Lord rained down burning sulfur on Sodom and Gomorrah —from the Lord out of the heavens. 25 Thus he overthrew those cities and the entire plain, destroying all those living in the cities—and also the vegetation in the land. 26 But Lot’s wife looked back, and she became a pillar of salt.

Here is a beautiful poem depicting the consequences of crucial choices or decisions we sometimes make in our lives under most demanding situations.Lot's wife despite the escape from the horrendous situations and the repeated warnings from the angels, could not stand looking back, she was not bound for the unknown future that God had kept for her family, after this great escape,perhaps she was the reason in convincing Lot in settling at Sodom and Gommorah in the first place.

I find myself sometimes like her, knowing fully well the dangers iam attracted to look back, how many times , i find myself being chastened by the inner quiet voice of the Holy Spirit, the situation may not be this crucial as in above story, but in day to day life , the choices we make, are the ones having the rippling effect on the far greater consequential choice.

-Ruth Joyful

Lot's Wife

by Anna Akhmatova

translated by Max Hayward and Stanley Kunitz

And the just man trailed God's shining agent,

over a black mountain, in his giant track,

while a restless voice kept harrying his woman:

"It's not too late, you can still look back

at the red towers of your native Sodom,

the square where once you sang, the spinning-shed,

at the empty windows set in the tall house

where sons and daughters blessed your marriage-bed."

A single glance: a sudden dart of pain

stitching her eyes before she made a sound . . .

Her body flaked into transparent salt,

and her swift legs rooted to the ground.

Who will grieve for this woman? Does she not seem

too insignificant for our concern?

Yet in my heart I never will deny her,

who suffered death because she chose to turn.

Poem from- http://www.poets.org/viewmedia.php/prmMID/15867

amazing LOVE

2012-05-08T23:25:00.001-07:00

I forget your role in my life,
i shy away sometimes from telling them,
i move away from reflecting upon your love,
time again i hurt you,
time and again i yearn for love,
when you are so close to me,
yet i fail to feel you,
but kow deep down,
your arms are always there for me,

dear Lord,
your love is so powerful that,
even when i move away , it follows me.

simple steps bring bundle of joys

2012-04-29T03:56:00.001-07:00

a kind word
a simple smile
a laughter from the heart
a cheerful remark
a timely appreciation
a warm hug
a helping hand
a listening ear
a patient attitude
works wonders
both to the giver and
the reciever.

When my time is not yours, my LORD,

2012-04-26T12:46:00.001-07:00

When my time is not yours, my LORD,
oh what a struggle it is,
i find myself , twisting and tossing,
i find myself looking up,
with hands folded in prayer,
i also find myself pacing restlessly,
up and down ,
my heart suggests several ways,
some i accept and some i decline,
but yet LORD, i find myself waiting,
for the help has to come from you,
deep inside i know, you care,
and in your silence too, there is a purpose unfolding,
a purpose tp bless me more,
a purpose to draw me nearer to thee,
i know your delays are not denials,
yet i long that my hours of waiting end,
and i rejoice to praise you for the favour done.

life's ways are strange

2012-04-24T05:39:00.001-07:00

Too much thinking is not good,
it doesn't change life's course,
life's ways are strange,
they don't unfold as we think, or speculate,
sometimes life's surprises brings joy,
sometimes it is devastating,
all i need LORD is your GRACE and MERCY,
each hour and each minute,
to trust in you,
and rely on your strength, for life's rough ways.

(Habakkuk 2:1) waiting is so tough LORD

2012-03-30T16:16:00.001-07:00

“I will stand at my watch and station myself on the ramparts; I will look to see what he will say to me, and what answer I am to give to this complaint” (Habakkuk 2:1)

i have put forth my requets before HIM.
i need HIS guidance,
so i would like to wait,
i know HE cares,
but i also know HIS answers are sometimes silence,
for YOU LORD, know the right time,
iam but a fragile person wanting to take the best counsel,
so i wait and as i wait i don,t want to grumble,
but i would rather praise for YOUR multitudes of goodness ,
in my life,
so i wait LORD, for YOU.

Innumerable times has the Lord watched over me, Ps 121:7

2012-02-16T03:23:00.000-08:00

THE LORD WILL KEEP YOU ( AND THE DEAR ONES TOO ) FROM ALL HARM-
AND HE WILL WATCH OVER YOUR LIFE.
Ps.121:7

Innumerable times has the Lord watched over me,
He shielded me from fiery darts and arrows flying at me
He protected me and the near ones and the dear ones
from deadly pestilence,
how comforting that i flee to Him and call upon Him,
every time i sense danger around,
He is my Fortress and Refuge,
the very first and the very present help,
and how amazing that He watches over me even iam unaware,
from hidden snares and pitfalls,
Surely You LORD are my protector and shield.

He giveth more grace when the burdens grow greater,

2012-02-06T03:59:00.000-08:00

Lord, when i feel all my strength is lost, when my mind is simply not tuned into coming to you, when i feel iam being pulled into a suction, and i feel people around don't care, when iam helpless in changing the way i think, when all things look shaky and fear comes knocking now and then at my minds door, let me remind myself that...
Thy Grace is Sufficeint for Me.

For LORD , you know me in and out, and my thoughts are laid bare before you , even before they strike my mind.
So in my uncomprehension about you , i would like to loose the comprehension of my situation, and know that the Sovereign Lord knows to meet my every need.

He giveth more grace when the burdens grow greater,
He sendeth more strength when the labors increase;
To added affliction He addeth His mercies,
To multiplied trials His multiplied peace.

When we have exhausted our store of endurance,
When our strength has failed ere the day is half done,
When we reach the end of our hoarded resources
Our Father's full giving is only begun.

His love has no limit, His grace has no measure,
His power no boundary known unto men;
For out of His infinite riches in Jesus
He giveth and giveth and giveth again.

--Annie Johnson Flint

Tarde te amé- San Agustín

2012-01-11T07:08:00.000-08:00

Tarde te amé-
San Agustín

Tarde te amé
O la belleza cada antigua y tan nueva!
Tarde te amé
Y he aquí,
Tú estabas dentro y yo fuera,
y sin que usted busca.
Y deforme que corrió detrás de estas formas
de la belleza que ha hecho.

Tú estabas conmigo
Y yo no estaba contigo.
Esas cosas me detuvo de ti,
cosas que sólo se
iba a ser en ti.

Usted llama, usted gritó;
y rompiste mi sordera.
Que brilló, usted brilló;
y ahuyentaron a mi ceguera.
Que se convirtió en fragante;
y aspiré y suspiré por ti.

probé
y ahora tienen hambre y sed
para usted.

Usted me ha tocado;
y quemado por su abrazo.

~ San agustín

Evergreen Dev Anand

2012-01-11T07:06:00.000-08:00

One of my favourite actors is Dev Anand, i just adore him for his looks, hair, his style, above all his charm.

I read from an interview given by Waheeda Rehman that he was also a wonderful human being.He helped ease of the tension between her and director Raj Khosla at the making of the film C.I.D.He kept his promise of giving her a leading role in his movie, by offering her the lead role in the cult film GUIDE. He also kept his promise to the then budding assistant director Guru Dutt, his production house's debut film.Dev Anand became good friends with Guru Dutt at the sets of his first movie .His production house Navkrtan produced many hit films.His movies had flamboyant music and lyrics.He will remain an evergreen star in the minds of people.One of his life motto was to go ahead in life and forget the past as he sings in his famous movie HUM DONO--Mein Zindagi Ka Sath Nibatha Chala Gaya.
His quote-"
Dreams should never die. When the dreams are dead, you are dead. After fulfilling every dream, I realize there is a new dream that dawns. I used to dream about the Hollywood people...my inspiration is Hollywood in 1950s."
http://www.glamsham.com/movies/interviews/06-dev-anand-interview-111107.asp

..............searching the lives of saints and sisters

2012-01-10T02:50:00.000-08:00

There are times in life, when i feel like searching the lives of saints and sisters, reading their views, their struggles, joys and how they approached God when faced with turmoil, doubt or how conscious they were to sufferings of humanity and the efforts they made to lessen or alleviate them but some times the lives of ordinary people living ordinary lives, with its struggles and joys pull me.I am impressed by people who think about others, as to what they say, do and think can have effect on others but they are few , in the ocean of million others who are so occupied with their own lives that they scarcely realize how their ignorance and empathy to others takes away the smile from others lives.
Throwing garbage on the open, not helping an elderly , a cold look, a hurtful remark can snatch a moments joy from someone else life.
It needs effort and a conscious attempt, to be aware of others around.It also depends on ones upbringing.Just as looking good and losing weight requires effort, a sympathetic attitude needs cultivation, more acquired by watching the peers around.
Live a life of fragrance and spread fragrance around to others too whenever possible
Do to others as you would want others to unto you.

In the hands of God-Teresa of Avila

2012-01-09T08:58:00.000-08:00

I am Yours and born of You,
What do You want of me?

Majestic Sovereign,
Unending wisdom,
Kindness pleasing to my soul;
God sublime, one Being Good,
Behold this one so vile.
Singing of her love to you:
What do You want of me?

Yours, you made me,
Yours, you saved me,
Yours, you endured me,
Yours, you called me,
Yours, you awaited me,
Yours, I did not stray.
What do You want of me?

Good Lord, what do you want of me,
What is this wretch to do?
What work is this,
This sinful slave, to do?
Look at me, Sweet Love,
Sweet Love, look at me,
What do You want of me?

In Your hand
I place my heart,
Body, life and soul,
Deep feelings and affections mine,
Spouse -- Redeemer sweet,
Myself offered now to you,
What do You want of me?

Give me death, give me life,
Health or sickness,
Honor or shame,
War or swelling peace,
Weakness or full strength,
Yes, to these I say,
What do You want of me?

Give me wealth or want,
Delight or distress,
Happiness or gloominess,
Heaven or hell,
Sweet life, sun unveiled,
To you I give all.
What do You want of me?

Give me, if You will, prayer;
Or let me know dryness,
And abundance of devotion,
Or if not, then barrenness.
In you alone, Sovereign Majesty,
I find my peace,
What do You want of me?

Give me then wisdom.
Or for love, ignorance,
Years of abundance,
Or hunger and famine.
Darkness or sunlight,
Move me here or there:
What do You want of me?

If You want me to rest,
I desire it for love;
If to labor,
I will die working:
Sweet Love say
Where, how and when.
What do You want of me?

Calvary or Tabor give me,
Desert or fruitful land;
As Job in suffering
Or John at Your breast;
Barren or fruited vine,
Whatever be Your will:
What do You want of me?

Be I Joseph chained
Or as Egypt's governor,
David pained
Or exalted high,
Jonas drowned,
Or Jonas freed:
What do You want of me?

Silent or speaking,
Fruitbearing or barren,
My wounds shown by the Law,
Rejoicing in the tender Gospel;
Sorrowing or exulting,
You alone live in me:
What do You want of me?

Yours I am, for You I was born:
What do You want of me?

Santa Teresa de Ávila-Vamos a problemas nada de lo que

2012-01-09T08:56:00.000-08:00

Vamos a problemas nada de lo que

Que nada te problemas.

No dejes que nada te asuste.

Todo es efímero.

Sólo Dios es inmutable.

paciencia

Todo lo que obtiene.

¿Quién posee a Dios

Nada quiere.

Sólo Dios basta.

http://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/T/TeresaofAvil/InHsofGod.htm

De las Obras Completas de Santa Teresa de Ávila