To all Lady Gaga and Beyonce fans, my apologies for stepping on any toes here; but I really don’t think this was a very good video. 

This is a perfect example of how the media is Satan’s best device to corrupt human society. Maybe all those involved considers this video artistic expression; but I consider it another notch on Satan’s belt in his pursuit of the destruction of God’s beautiful creations; human beings and this world.   

We are heading for an ugly place, our children are in deep trouble; and today’s very talented top selling music artistes are taking us there. Intense I know; but the truth is intense sometimes. 

Now, about the actual video, what does this music video have to do with the lyrics of the song?

I have no clue. 

This video seems completely Gaga-style, but it didn’t fit naturally on Beyonce to me. Actually it looked God awful on her. I’m not saying Beyonce is any better a role model than Gaga, well, she’s not. I just thought she had a little more class than that. 

Beyonce and Lady Gaga’s wardrobe was a bit kooky; and some of Gaga’s looks reminded me of Madonna from her “Who’s That Girl” (movie-1987) days. They had some attention-grabbing; scary looking chicks in this video. The ending was weird; dumb; and unnecessary.  Okay, the whole video was like that.

 All and all this video stands for everything Christianity and God’s word stands against; it is sinful and awful (not because it’s sinful but because it’s just awful in my opinion). Seriously, if this video won an award, would someone start off by saying? “I’d like to thank God first and formost…”

It is not worth a moment of your time. So why am I writing about it? Not very smart!

Anyway, you can waste your time and watch it below:

Anyway Better Off Ted has been eliminated after only two seasons of life. What the @$%&. This network is starting to really bug me.

I really thought this show was very quirky and funny. It always seems to me that ABC would take risk and invest in these unique and oddball shows; then give up on them too soon. Can you think of any? I can, Ugly Betty; Eli Stone; Pushing Daisies; and now Ted is dead (lol, I couldn’t help it, it was too easy).

Don’t you think Better Off Ted would have fit in perfectly with ABC’s Wednesday-night Comedy line-up? This includes shows like Cougar Town; Modern Family; and The Middle. ABC really, really sucks.

Speaking of Modern Family, star Sophia Vergara will voice a penguin on Happy Feet.

Jay Harrington who played Ted in Better Off Ted; will be moving to NBC in comedy series Nathan vs Nuture; I hope it works out.

Whoa. Intense!

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I too, find myself interested and sometimes fascinating by the latest in entertainment news; not that interested in celebrity gossip though, especially the kind that highlights their bad behavior.

I empathize with celebrities; yes they are very rich and spoilt. However, that life can’t be an easy one, especially for those who started in this industry very young. Growing up in front of the camera, paparazzi following you everywhere you go; digging into your daily lives, dissecting your every move. What are you wearing, where are you going, what  are you eating, who are you dating, how much you weigh, etc.

Putting you on lists like; the worst dressed list; worst celebrity couples; and more. Scrutinizing everything you do. Then heaven forbid they get the dirt on you and they broadcast your mistakes over and over again; and ask the whole world to weigh in on the issue. Like if it is any of their business in the first place. It’s a good thing God is not like that, he is a forgiving God. He won’t remind us of all our mistakes over and over. Then put us on a platform to be judged by everyone around us; hung out to dry like how Jesus was hung on the Cross.

So yeah, as a celebrity you have to take the good with the bad. Not that I know from experience, thank God.

They are some celebrities who just choose to be a bad influence to our children throughout their career. Their only concern is their wealth, fame, reputation and having a successful career. I guess they don’t think that can happen, base on their talent alone. I guess they think they have to dress in skimpy outfits and sing about their sexual encounters to be recognized. 

Where are the good role models? The celebrity who carries themselves with class and self-respect; who don’t cheat on their spouse/partner; don’t drink or use drugs; don’t sleep with underage children; don’t glamorize sexual promiscuity; who make good choices for the most part; and who uses their wealth to help others and do good in this world. Where are those hard working, unselfish celebs that hone their craft; and earn our respect for their great accomplishments and performances; and not for their bad choices?  

I have two very young children; a 3 year old and a 4 month old; and this concern me. Who will be their role models?

When they grow up, will they know the difference between right and wrong or will sin be “no big deal?”

As I continue to write these words, some song lyrics just popped into my head. Can I share them with you?

“Do you know where you’re going to? Do you think you like what life is showing you? Where are you going to? Do you know?”

I’m not sure I want to know. I do know this though; our children and their futures are in God’s hands; and we are His vessels. We have to monitor what our children watch; what they are doing online; what they are reading about; and we have to have discussions with them about all this bad behavior they are exposed to.

I believe to raise excellent children; we have to encourage them to defy the ‘”norm.” Let them know they don’t have to do something just because it seems everyone’s doing it; singing about it; dressing that way, etc.

They don’t need to be the just like Lady Gaga; Adam Lambert; Beyonce; Tiger Woods; Britney Spears; Chris Brown; Miley Cyrus; Lil’Wayne; Rihanna or anyone else. They can make good choices and still be great.

They don’t have to use sex as a weapon and fill the void only God could fill with empty things.

Encourage them to immolate the good (which we rarely hear about) of the world. Their life would be divinely blessed and they will be a blessing to others, if they start their own revolution and stand confidently in God’s light.

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Wow, looks great! Hope they didn’t pack all the good stuff in the trailer. So question; which movie are you most excited to see?

Iron Man 2

The Last Airbender

When upon life’s billows you are tempest-tossed,
When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,
Count your many blessings, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.
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Refrain
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
Count your blessings, see what God hath done!
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
*Count your many blessings, see what God hath done.
[*And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.]

Are you ever burdened with a load of care?
Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?
Count your many blessings, every doubt will fly,
And you will keep singing as the days go by.

When you look at others with their lands and gold,
Think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold;
Count your many blessings—wealth can never buy
Your reward in heaven, nor your home on high.

So, amid the conflict whether great or small,
Do not be discouraged, God is over all;
Count your many blessings, angels will attend,
Help and comfort give you to your journey’s end.

Then there is the song featured in the movie “White Christmas” and sang by Bing Crosby; that also warms my heart; it goes like this:

When I’m worried and I can’t sleep
I count my blessings instead of sheep
And I fall asleep counting my blessings
When my bankroll is getting small
I think of when I had none at all
And I fall asleep counting my blessings

I think about a nursery and I picture curly heads
And one by one I count them as they slumber in their beds
If you’re worried and you can’t sleep
Just count your blessings instead of sheep
And you’ll fall asleep counting your blessings

I think about a nursery and I picture curly heads
And one by one I count them as they slumber in their beds
If you’re worried and you can’t sleep
Just count your blessings instead of sheep
And you’ll fall asleep counting your blessings

My life may not be exactly where I’d like it to be right now. My children aren’t perfect (so logic tells me); my husband isn’t and neither am I. My finances, forget about it. My cupboard and fridge aren’t filled with the foods I’d like them to be filled with. My closet doesn’t have a plethora of fashion choices. I don’t have many friends. There are a lot I don’t have and that aren’t the way I’d prefer them to be.

However, I do have my health; my husband and two children, who are also healthy; a place to call home; caring and loving friends and family who love us; food; clothing; books to read; a t.v to watch; water; warm beds; and the list could go on and on.

Above all these I have a Father in heaven that loves us; provides for us; guides us; feed us; clothe us; shelter us; forgive our sins and this list goes on and on too.

So I’m grateful.

When my children, husband, friends or family do something absolutely terrific.

I’m grateful

I’m grateful to be alive.

What blessings are you counting today?

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TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
Did you know God had a plan for you before the foundations of the earth? He created you to be holy and blameless in His sight. Why? He chose you to be His ambassador, His representative on the earth. God created you to reflect His glory. He created you to reflect His character, His righteousness, His holiness. Think about that for a moment. Part of your purpose on this earth is to be a representative for the King of kings and the Lord of lords. That should make you want to walk a little differently. It should make you want to talk differently. It should make you think a little more carefully about the places you go and the things you do.

Are you representing God’s holiness today? Remember, God will equip you to do whatever He’s called you to do. If there are things in your life that you need to change, God wants to empower you to overcome those things. Receive His strength and might today so that you can walk in holiness as His ambassador and live the destiny He has prepared for you.

A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Heavenly Father, thank you for choosing me today. I ask You to search my heart and remove anything that is displeasing in Your sight. I accept Your holiness today. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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posted by Lindsay Robertson – Sat Mar 6 2010, 11:32 PM PST

When Sandra Bullock found out she was nominated for a Worst Actress award in this year’s Golden Raspberry contest for her work in the summer oddball comedy “All About Steve,” she promised to attend the ceremony and claim her prize if she won.

Despite the Oscar nominee’s very busy weekend, Bullock followed through on her vow, showing up at the ceremony in Los Angeles carting a wagon full of “All About Steve” DVDs and a refreshing sense of humor for a movie star.

But Bullock — who is a major Best Actress contender for her role in “The Blind Side” — wasn’t just there to poke fun at herself. The actress, who also co-produced “All About Steve,” was there to defend her film. Despite bad reviews, it actually made a profit at the box office.

“Something tells me you all didn’t watch the film,” Bullock said as she accepted the award at Barnsdall Gallery Theater in Hollywood.

That’s where her little wagon full of DVDs came in. “We brought everybody in the audience a DVD of ‘All About Steve,’” Bullock said. She told them that if they all watched the film and decided that it wasn’t that bad, she would come back next year to “give back the Razzie.”

Bullock also had a copy of the movie script on hand, and joked that she would stay there all night going line-by-line with the audience to see if she could have delivered it better than she did on film.

Bullock’s good humor is unusual for the Razzies, a ceremony dedicated to showcasing the worst films and performances to come out of Hollywood each year. However, she’s not the first star to show up and claim her trophy. Halle Berry famously accepted hers in 2005 for “Catwoman,” and other celebrities who’ve made the Razzie walk of shame include Tom Green (for “Freddy Got Fingered”) and director Paul Verhoeven (for “Showgirls”).

But Bullock didn’t just win Worst Actress for “All About Steve” — she also shared the Worst Couple award with her co-star Bradley Cooper, not in attendance. “Again, if you had seen the film, seen it with your eyes, it’s pretty much a film about a woman stalking a man,” she joked. “That doesn’t really set up the premise for a loving couple. So giving us the Worst Couple award is kind of duh.”

Bullock also voiced her suspicion that she only won because she’d promised to attend the ceremony if she did, joking: “I said I would show up and then I miraculously won!” Actually, Bullock had to go out of her way to attend the ceremony, which is celebrating its 30th Anniversary. She had to briefly break away from her hosting gig at a charity event called “The Night Before,” benefitting the Motion Picture Television Fund Foundation, in order to accept her Worst Actress award. If Bullock wins Best Actress tonight at the Oscars, she’ll be the first person ever to win a Razzie and an Oscar in the same year.

Bullock wasn’t the only Razzie “winner” Saturday night. Here’s a full list of this year’s worst films and performers.

 

Thoughts on Article:

I love Sandra Bullock. Not a big fan of “All About Steve” unfortunately, especially since I paid $4.99 On Demand to see it and was a little bit disappointed at the ending. However, I think the movie carries a nice message and her acting most certainly did not suck. Even if the movie did, which I am not sure (have to watch it again and see). I love her in “The Proposal” and have not yet seen “The Blind Side,” it looks like a really positive and  inspirational move, I am looking forward to seeing it.

Latisha