Security in the Midst of Change

Re: Its a mixed up muddled up shook up world

luvable lutheran — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:09:08 -0600

I've seen you grow in a good way since you've gone to college if it's any consolation. I mean isn't that what college allows you to do- grow into that person that God has designed you to be? You are free to make your own choices, no longer under direct parental guidance.

It is when we are thrown or jump right into the real world filled with all the good things that God gives us and also that which is tainted by sin, which includes people. We may meet wonderful people: friends, professors, perhaps a future spouse, pastors, laypeople, etc. We may also meet not so good people: thiefs, cheats, selfish people, annoying people, drunkards, abusers, manipulators, whiny people, spoiled people, dishonest people, etc. Both occur in whateer our vocation may be and we learn quite a bit and are molded by these interactions. We learn what qualities we adore and wish to have in our lives, while avoiding those we do not want to emulate. That is why surrounding yourself with good Christian friends and people help you in this regard.

It also seems as if you are forming opinions about the world around you and when things happen that are not aligned with yoru morals or opion of the world, you want to rectify that. That isn't bad, especially in speaking up in a christian manner. However, the world isn't perfect and you'll learn when speaking up may cost you your job, whereby you can give a silent confession and still do the right thing in other ways and bear your cross. There are quite a few times where the world doesn't mess with my christian perspective or even the legal perspective in how it should operate and exist. For example, I've noticed that traffic laws rarely apply in Chicagoland. People drive as fast as they want, where they want, including in the oncoming traffic lane to get past a line of traffic to make a turn and basically push their way into your lane so your choice is to let them budge or get hit. It isn't right, it's often illegal, and it isnt' fair, and could cause damage or someone to get hurt. Mostly it's my feelings that are hurt or more accurately angered, but what am I to do? I shouldn't break the law too to make a point, and I can't be my own cop to stop them, so I must be patient and do the right thing and let them prevail regardless of the cross I bear. I mean I may be just as late to work as they are, but it will cost me much more if I don't yield and they hit me.

Probably not the response you were expecting, but perhaps you could share more examples of what you mean. I'm sure your'e not the only one that has experienced them. Meanwhile may God Bless your days and give you patience to get through the frustrations.

Re: Battling Rosacea

Mark — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:23:12 -0600

Try homeopathic sulfur. Also, stop buying supplements at Walgreens, they generally are the bottom of the barrel when it comes to overall quality/bioavailability.

AVOID
Sugar
Spicy Foods
Caffeine

CONSUME
Fish Oil(3-4 grams daily)
Borage Oil(500-750mg GLA)
MSM(4000-6000mg daily)
Vitamin C(1000-2000mg daily)
Homeopathic Sulfur(30C)
A quality Multivitamin(NOT CENTRUM)

Drink PLENTY of water and eat lots of fresh fibrous veggies such as broccoli.

This routine has led to dramatic improvements in my overall rosacea.

Re: Battling Rosacea

Terry — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:35:39 -0600

my naturopathic dr also has me avoid dairy. it has a protein that worsens Rosacea. I think the L-Lysine has been the most help. Also, I don't know your age, but hot flashes were making me glow like my face was on fire. I now take Phyto-B which is a homeopathic formula of plant estrogen and progesterone and that helped too. Best of luck.

Re: Battling Rosacea

chris — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:10:51 -0600

I would suggest that you ask your doctor about Metrogel 1% and Oracea

They work great

Re: Coach

Anna Joy — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:12:29 -0600

The presumption of clerks never ceases to amaze me, especially when they could have just lost a big sale and a potential commission or bonus by insulting a customer!

Re: Project Vote Smart

Anna Joy — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:02:27 -0600

And yeah, I have no idea why my links aren't working...

Re: Project Vote Smart

Anna Joy — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:59:38 -0600

http://www.votesmart.org/ - Project Vote Smart

Aaand... Jane Casey's blog...

http://indianajanesnotebook.blogspot.com/

The specific post I was citing:

http://indianajanesnotebook.blogspot.com/2008/06/wow-just-wow.html

If you're considering voting for Obama, take a look at this. It *is* scary. If even new borns are not considered human beings, what are? Weren't we all at one time infants? What age do you become a human being?

Re: Project Vote Smart

Aaron Nemoyer — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:07:06 -0600

Hey, Anna. Could you give me those URLs? Hyperlinks on your blog haven't been working for me recently. Thanks. :)
--Aaron

Re: Coach

Rev. Rich Heinz — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 06:37:35 -0600

That reminds me of when my wife and I went into Bombay Company. When we were engaged, we always loved window shopping there. We walked in, wearing very casual clothes.

The first words from the clerk?

"The clearance is in the back, over there."

Harumph!

Re: Coach

luvable lutheran — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:23:24 -0600

To add to what AJ wrote.... The lady didn't even say hi to us as we entered the store. Granted we were in casual attire. I mean I don't usually shop in my business professional attire! I'm looking for a briefcase/portfolio for my first day of my new job as I don't think the backpack will cut it

Now if we had been in business professional attire, I wonder if we'd been treated differently? Thanks Be to God that God doesn't treat us as we ought to be treated as AJ said, but we are robed in Christ's blood and made perfect.