http://you129.com/ you129 | SpeakOut Network. en rgerryts@gmai.com Copyright 2012 2012-05-16T10:34:53+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Seed/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Seed/#When:10:34:53Z When the whole world hurls hate And you want to scream at fate Be love When the mists of sorrow fall And you’re tired of it all Be joy When brothers / sisters / nations fight And you don’t know who is right Be peace When minutes fly too fast And you don’t think you [...] Network 2012-05-16T10:34:53+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/The_Untraditional_Letter/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/The_Untraditional_Letter/#When:09:23:20Z   My official study of the book of James has concluded, but my thoughts regarding the book of James are still running rampant through my mind (maybe this is what meditating on the Scriptures looks like). For this people person … Continue reading → Network 2012-05-16T09:23:20+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Poison_Laced_Smores/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Poison_Laced_Smores/#When:10:11:41Z Poor Job. He is always the one we use to illustrate the saying, “It could be worse.” Not many of us have lost everything (possessions, children, health) all at the same time like this man of faith did. To me … Continue reading → Network 2012-05-15T10:11:41+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/3_Tips_to_Staying_Debt_Free/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/3_Tips_to_Staying_Debt_Free/#When:12:16:34Z If you’re a single mother these days, then you probably don’t need anyone to tell you how hard it is to raise a child, or multiple children, and always make ends meet.  Often times, we rely on a combination of credit, extreme determination, and the grace of God to get us through.  Staying on top [...] Network 2012-05-14T12:16:34+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/The_Psychology_of_Visions_and_Voices_in_Christianity/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/The_Psychology_of_Visions_and_Voices_in_Christianity/#When:09:52:47Z “The most beautiful and most profound experience is the sensation of the mystical. . . He to whom this emotion is a stranger, who can no longer wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead. To know … Continue reading → Network 2012-05-14T09:52:47+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/How_to_Make_the_Right_Decisions/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/How_to_Make_the_Right_Decisions/#When:04:00:48Z God gave us all free will and as a result of that gift, none of us will ever escape making a decision. There are those that may choose to avoid making a decision but in so doing they are still making a decision and the resulting consequences will affect them i… Read more.. Network 2012-05-14T04:00:48+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Birth/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Birth/#When:10:05:34Z ..you knit me together in my mother’s womb. Psalm 139:13b How arrogant to think the knitting stops the day we leave the womb A final loop the knot is tied a breath is drawn a cry is cried and everyone declares the miracle is finished But times will come when souls are bruised and ribs [...] Network 2012-05-10T10:05:34+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/30_for_30/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/30_for_30/#When:09:15:11Z Network 2012-05-10T09:15:11+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Would_You_Defriend_Jesus_on_Facebook/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Would_You_Defriend_Jesus_on_Facebook/#When:08:15:30Z Today’s post is the culmination of my thoughts after spending eight weeks enmeshed in the book of James. I began wondering if Jesus’ earthly ministry took place today in our culture, what would it look like? I then began to … Continue reading → Network 2012-05-09T08:15:30+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/The_Four_Letter_Word_We_All_Need/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/The_Four_Letter_Word_We_All_Need/#When:10:21:39Z “Where hope would otherwise become hopelessness, it becomes faith.”    ~Robert Brault I think I have watched every episode of, “I Shouldn’t Be Alive,” that used to come on the Animal Planet channel. There is something about watching people survive impossible … Continue reading → Network 2012-05-08T10:21:39+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Once_A_Teacher/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Once_A_Teacher/#When:08:43:24Z Author’s Note:  This one is for my fellow teachers, either in schools or churches.  (If you aren’t a teacher, you can still read it, and you should if I do say so myself. )  I hope you enjoy it.  Please do read it for staff devotions someday, or pass it along to a friend.  I [...] Network 2012-05-08T08:43:24+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Free_Community_Day_at_Atlantas_Woodruff_Arts_Center/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Free_Community_Day_at_Atlantas_Woodruff_Arts_Center/#When:07:16:33Z If you live in the Atlanta area you know the festival season is getting into full swing. Well the arts centers are getting in on the act as well. On June 3, the Woodruff Arts Center will have a Free Community Day. Here are the details: Community Day at The Woodruff  |  Sunday, June 3, [...] Network 2012-05-08T07:16:33+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Take_Control_of_Your_Finances_with_Daily_Worth/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Take_Control_of_Your_Finances_with_Daily_Worth/#When:09:41:29Z A few months ago, maybe a year ago I started getting daily emails from Daily Worth. The are very informative and helps me as I continue my quest for financial freedom. Each day I get emails on a different financial topic. They are quick tips to help me with budgeting, savings, and spending. They spotlight [...] Network 2012-05-07T09:41:29+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Seeking_an_Education_as_a_Christian/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Seeking_an_Education_as_a_Christian/#When:05:40:11Z Most students who identify themselves in some way as “Christian” have not considered the intersection of faith and learning to a large extent. Most attend a public or secular school and do not think much about the relation of their … Continue reading → Network 2012-05-07T05:40:11+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Who_is_the_Holy_Spirit/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Who_is_the_Holy_Spirit/#When:04:00:06Z Of the three Persons of the Godhead (God, the Father, God, the Son and God, the Spirit), the identity of the Holy Spirit is the most difficult to understand.  Is it a Who or a What? Is He a mystical force? Do we pray to Him? What is His purpose? How does the Bible define the Holy Spirit… Read more.. Network 2012-05-07T04:00:06+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/All_Aboard/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/All_Aboard/#When:10:41:52Z They’ve become an irritation The whistle and the cloud of steam A minor chord When you throw in the distant shout of the conductor “All Aboard” Always pretending it’s a question When it’s really a statement He turns back into the passenger car believing it I remain Sitting in the half dim By the bench [...] Network 2012-05-04T10:41:52+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Dollar_Stretcher_Friday_Natural_Facial_Mask_Homemade_Wrinkle_Releaser_and_M/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Dollar_Stretcher_Friday_Natural_Facial_Mask_Homemade_Wrinkle_Releaser_and_M/#When:06:08:15Z Want to live better on the money you already make? Visit TheDollarStretcher.com to find hundreds of articles to help you stretch your day and your dollar! Copyright 2012 Dollar Stretcher, Inc. Homemade Wrinkle Releaser To make wrinkle releaser, use one part fabric softener to 15 parts water. Put this into a bottle with a spray [...] Network 2012-05-04T06:08:15+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/A_Working_Faith/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/A_Working_Faith/#When:08:58:48Z   Today’s Text: James 2:15-16 “If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do not give them the things which … Continue reading → Network 2012-05-02T08:58:48+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Christian_Carnival_05022012/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Christian_Carnival_05022012/#When:03:00:58Z Welcome to the May 2, 2012 edition of Christian Carnival. Each week, we bring together a selection of the best articles from across the web. Whether you’d like to read the top posts from your favorite site, or would like to discover something completely new, this is the best place to start! The carnival deals with a variety of topics,... Read more… Network 2012-05-02T03:00:58+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Dove_Made_Me_Famous_Because_I_Showed_Some_Skin/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Dove_Made_Me_Famous_Because_I_Showed_Some_Skin/#When:11:24:10Z I am a big fan of Dove Moisturizing Body Wash so I’m on their mailing list for coupons. I got an email about a month ago inviting me to be a part of their Show Me Your Skin Campaign. I would be a part of the living ad. I followed the link to their website [...] Network 2012-05-01T11:24:10+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Please_Dont_Tell_Me_to_Make_Lemonade/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Please_Dont_Tell_Me_to_Make_Lemonade/#When:10:10:25Z   Please note I do not dislike lemonade and no lemons were injured in the making of this post We have all heard the expression, “When life hands you lemons…make lemonade.” I hate, loathe, despise, dislike (you get the idea) … Continue reading → Network 2012-05-01T10:10:25+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/The_Gospel_is_for_Today/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/The_Gospel_is_for_Today/#When:20:02:33Z “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.” Romans 1:16-17  These [...] Network 2012-04-30T20:02:33+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Eleanor/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Eleanor/#When:07:56:52Z Eleanor was a girl who didn’t like school She didn’t like teachers, textbooks or rules She didn’t like math, science or art But in spite of it all she was still pretty smart In fact, she was one of the brightest kids in her class. The truth of it was she didn’t like much She [...] Network 2012-04-30T07:56:52+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Fruit_of_the_Spirit_Challenge_JOY/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Fruit_of_the_Spirit_Challenge_JOY/#When:04:00:20Z Are you happy or are you joyful? I’ve always viewed happiness as a fleeting state of pleasure based on one’s current circumstances and other “happenings”.   Joy, which stems from the word “rejoice”, is a state of gladness that… Read more.. Network 2012-04-30T04:00:20+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/The_Story_of_Ruth_Book_Review/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/The_Story_of_Ruth_Book_Review/#When:22:27:37Z Last month I had the opportunity of attending the first Teach Them Diligently Homeschool Convention.  While I was there I had the even greater pleasure of meeting Dan Liberto. I was drawn to a unique doll displayed at his booth in the vendor exhibit hall.   Dan was thoughtful enough to share a copy of [...] Network 2012-04-29T22:27:37+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Video_How_to_Get_Better_Gas_Mileage/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Video_How_to_Get_Better_Gas_Mileage/#When:04:34:58Z I’m pretty irritated with the high gas price. What is really going on?!?! Fortunately there are ways to save money with better gas mileage. This week’s video shows us how. Lauren Fix, The Car Coach, Automotive Expert Last year, 147 million gallons of gasoline evaporated because of loose, missing or broken gas caps.  Make sure [...] Network 2012-04-26T04:34:58+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Mercy_Triumphs/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Mercy_Triumphs/#When:07:56:06Z Today’s Text: James 4:11-12 “Do not speak evil of one another, brethren. He who speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother, speaks evil of the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are … Continue reading → Network 2012-04-25T07:56:06+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Ease_Up/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Ease_Up/#When:05:17:42Z I need to preface this piece with a disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. If you church with me, work with me, or are in my family be assured this piece is not about you. You know that person at church? The one with the perfect family, the perfect mate and the perfect van. [...] Network 2012-04-25T05:17:42+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/If_I_Only_Had_A_Brain_Heart_CourageHealth/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/If_I_Only_Had_A_Brain_Heart_CourageHealth/#When:09:00:32Z   Perception is everything! How we perceive something has nothing to do with the truth of a situation, but instead on how we determine that situation to be. For example, pretend two people have been left on a deserted island … Continue reading → Network 2012-04-24T09:00:32+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/How_to_Avoid_Sin/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/How_to_Avoid_Sin/#When:04:00:15Z As we live and breathe, we’re tempted. Temptation is unavoidable especially in a material world where images and words bombard us and incite us to sin.  At one time or another, we all fall short and we all sin, however, there are some measures we can implement to avo… Read more.. Network 2012-04-23T04:00:15+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Video_How_to_Ask_for_a_Raise/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Video_How_to_Ask_for_a_Raise/#When:04:23:46Z If you have been on your job for a while you are probably ready for a raise. More money will make life so much easier. But how do you ask for a raise? Check out the video below to get some pointers. Network 2012-04-19T04:23:46+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Of_Storms_and_Prayers/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Of_Storms_and_Prayers/#When:10:23:14Z His life was too small; a poorly constructed rendition of a distant dream now forgotten. His life was too rickety; a patchwork of half beliefs and leftover sermons from a childhood stolen or given away – he wasn’t sure anymore which it had been.  Even on the best of days he could barely stay afloat. [...] Network 2012-04-18T10:23:14+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Just_Do_It/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Just_Do_It/#When:09:15:17Z   Today’s Text: James 1:25  “The one who peers into the perfect law of liberty and fixes his attention there, and does not become a forgetful listener but one who lives it out—he will be blessed in what he does.” … Continue reading → Network 2012-04-18T09:15:17+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Me_and_My_Big_Mouth/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Me_and_My_Big_Mouth/#When:04:00:43Z Before I realized what I had said, it was already out there. Too late to recover; too late to take back. Regret ensued as I realized that my words, which were possibly truthful but still careless, could possibly get back to the person it was said about and pote… Read more.. Network 2012-04-18T04:00:43+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/The_Diagnosis/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/The_Diagnosis/#When:09:54:54Z I had stayed up the night before my appointment writing down all my symptoms so I wouldn’t forget anything important. I explained to the doctor the terrible headaches and pain I was experiencing, which were now accompanied by bizarre neurological … Continue reading → Network 2012-04-17T09:54:54+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Hypocritical_Christian_Part_2/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Hypocritical_Christian_Part_2/#When:03:00:08Z There is something else I thought about the other day while walking to work. For years I prayed and cried for something I wanted God to do. But God in His infinite love and wisdom did not give me what I had asked for! If He did allow it to happen then I would have been absolutely miserable for the rest of my life! And you know what? Five years later while I was talking to Him ab… Read more… Network 2012-04-17T03:00:08+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Quick_Guide_For_How_to_Choose_a_Side_Hustle_or_Business/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Quick_Guide_For_How_to_Choose_a_Side_Hustle_or_Business/#When:17:35:23Z Did you pick up the Single Mom Survival and Success Kit? If so you know part of the kit includes 200 ways to make extra money, because, let’s face it, sometimes you just need extra money. That sounds great at first but how do you choose the right side hustle or method for you? To [...] Network 2012-04-15T17:35:23+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/October_Baby_Official_Movie_Trailer/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/October_Baby_Official_Movie_Trailer/#When:04:00:24Z On a journey to discover her hidden past and find hope for her unknown future, Hannah discovers that Every Life is Beautiful.“You saw me before I was born.” Psalm 139:16 (NLT)As the curtain rises, Hannah hesitantly steps onto the stage for her theatrical debut in college. Yet before she can utter her first lines, Hannah—unscripted—collapses in front of the stunned audience.After countless medical tests, all signs point to one underlying factor: H… Read more… Network 2012-04-13T04:00:24+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Video_How_to_Start_a_Business/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Video_How_to_Start_a_Business/#When:11:21:55Z Maggie Mistal, Career Coach, Martha Stewart Living Radio Here are Maggie Mistal’s insights and tips to help make the decision about starting your own business a little easier: How to decide whether you’re too old to start a business: No matter what your age, if starting your own business is something you want to do [...] Network 2012-04-12T11:21:55+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Love_Pt._1_Its_a_useless_word/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Love_Pt._1_Its_a_useless_word/#When:22:39:23Z “What is love, baby don’t hurt me.” Haddaway Definitions are what matter. You can say you believe in God, but if you conjure up in your mind a pink unicorn then I must heartily disagree for I do not believe God to be a pink unicorn. Almost every person you encounter on the street will [...] Network 2012-04-11T22:39:23+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/No_Longer_An_Asset/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/No_Longer_An_Asset/#When:10:36:39Z   So I kept putting it off. Telling anyone I mean. I told a few friends and my family, but did not intend to put myself on the prayer list at church. It wasn’t that I didn’t want the prayer … Continue reading → Network 2012-04-11T10:36:39+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Dont_Forget_The_In_Between_Times/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Dont_Forget_The_In_Between_Times/#When:07:16:19Z Don’t forget the in between times. Because life isn’t all carousels or lollipops, weddings or baptisms. Don’t forget the boring bits. Because life isn’t all graduations or birthday cakes, church bazaars or Christmas day. Don’t forget the waiting. Don’t forget the wondering. Don’t forget the empty canvas. Don’t forget the long stretches of time sitting [...] Network 2012-04-11T07:16:19+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Hypocritical_Christian_Part_1/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Hypocritical_Christian_Part_1/#When:03:00:26Z At the Jesus in the City parade I decided to take a shortcut: instead of going with the parade around the many downtown city blocks, I decided to take a shortcut and meet the floats on the way back. As I walked through the shortcut I got a bit tired and thirsty so I bought a cool drink. It was a sunny and hot afternoon so soon I was thirsty again and the sweat on my forehead started to bo… Read more… Network 2012-04-10T03:00:26+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/The_Meaning_of_Romantic_Love/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/The_Meaning_of_Romantic_Love/#When:12:28:23Z “[Close relationships are] the merciless revealer, the great white searchlight turned on the darkest places of human nature.” (Katherine Anne Porter) One of the most profound needs of a human being is to love and be loved. Most individuals long … Continue reading → Network 2012-04-09T12:28:23+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Probable_Cause/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Probable_Cause/#When:10:15:58Z Editor’s Note: The Trayvon Martin incident has sparked intense national debates regarding the association of African American men and violence, gun violence more generally, racial profiling, etc.  What follows is a personal account of racial profiling I experienced on or about December 22, 2002.  It has been one of many for me, and seemed appropriate to share [...] Network 2012-04-09T10:15:58+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/We_Serve_A_Risen_Savior/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/We_Serve_A_Risen_Savior/#When:02:00:22Z I serve a risen Savior He’s in the world today. I know that He is living, Whatever men may say. I see His hand of mercy; I hear His voice of cheer; And just the time I need Him He’s always near. He lives, He lives, Christ Jesus lives today! He walks with me and talks with me along life’s narrow way. He lives, He lives, salvation to impar… Read more.. Network 2012-04-08T02:00:22+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/The_Light_That_Turned_The_Page/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/The_Light_That_Turned_The_Page/#When:06:43:03Z In the end it was the light that opened the book and turned the page. In the end, when all else was awash in darkness, when all else was shadows and dim and dusk and midnight, one small light pushed its way up from the cold icy murky blanket of nothing and illuminated a few [...] Network 2012-04-06T06:43:03+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Jesus_Loves_Me_This_I_Know/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Jesus_Loves_Me_This_I_Know/#When:06:15:50Z For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. (John 3:16) “Lord Jesus, be the Lord of my life Be the Lord of my thoughts and feelings, my memories and hopes I accept your authority over everything I have been, am or will… Read more.. Network 2012-04-06T06:15:50+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Manage_Your_Money_With_Less_Stress/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Manage_Your_Money_With_Less_Stress/#When:17:03:23Z It’s no secret that, while beautiful, raising a family can be a financial nightmare. From mortgage payments and utility bills to food costs and school supplies, sometimes the money you owe can far exceed the money you earn. Plus, with the possibility of unforeseen charges draining your savings always looming, maintaining a solid budget and [...] Network 2012-04-05T17:03:23+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/The_Voice_by_Gemstone_Media/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/The_Voice_by_Gemstone_Media/#When:16:45:09Z At first glance, Hari seems unique. In simple obedience to a voice no one else can hear, he boldly shares his faith with everyone he meets. But Hari is not so different from us. He has made a choice to pursue and trust God completely. It is a choice each one of us could make. We could each be like Hari: genuine, obedient, bold and faithful.This is your chance. The voice is speaking to you as well. You may never have a vision, but God reaches out to each of us in a way uniquely suited to who we are. What is He saying to you?... Read more… Network 2012-04-05T16:45:09+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/A_Song_To_Heal_A_Friend/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/A_Song_To_Heal_A_Friend/#When:05:39:26Z She wrote a song to heal a friend. But couldn’t give it power. He wrote a poem to save the world. But missed the deadline hour. They wrote some prose to show us love. But ‘twas a Babel tower. He gave his life for all our sins. In that most darkest hour.     Sharing [...] Network 2012-04-05T05:39:26+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Seven_Demons_Three_Days_One_Hope_Part_II/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Seven_Demons_Three_Days_One_Hope_Part_II/#When:09:28:06Z Mary Magdalene and Mary, the mother of James and Salome, walked briskly down the road. Both were too lost in their own thoughts to listen to the songs of the birds or linger long enough to smell the flowers that … Continue reading → Network 2012-04-04T09:28:06+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/An_Easter_Note/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/An_Easter_Note/#When:03:11:04Z   Our Lord Jesus Christ was, in all likelihood, naked on the cross. Christian art and the Church will not face it readily so you won’t see crucifixion pictures of Jesus with exposed penis though in all likelihood, following Roman custom, he would have been crucified naked. There is even biblical support for this seemingly way out thought. Let’s probe this radical idea a bit by checking John 19.23 in a few versions in light… Network 2012-04-04T03:11:04+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Be_the_Parent_You_Want_Them_to_Be/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Be_the_Parent_You_Want_Them_to_Be/#When:22:47:57Z   “Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a real blessing.” Psalm 127:3 GNT Children are not a burden but a blessing. They are not a curse, but a gift from the Lord. However, children are not born into obedience. They must be taught to obey. They are not born possessing the knowledge [...] Network 2012-04-03T22:47:57+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/The_Deep_Sigh_The_Long_Goodbye/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/The_Deep_Sigh_The_Long_Goodbye/#When:16:48:40Z When she started, the end wasn’t even a whimper. Her all brand new, it a distant whisper. The wind on her face blew ocean fresh. The cool breeze sighed. The rain said goodbye. As she cried and took a deep breath. When she was in the middle, the end was a glow. The wind on [...] Network 2012-04-03T16:48:40+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Seven_Demons_Three_Days_One_Hope_Part_I/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Seven_Demons_Three_Days_One_Hope_Part_I/#When:11:33:10Z This story is based on true events. You will find this account in Matthew Chapters 26-28, Mark Chapters 14-16, Luke Chapters 22-24, and John Chapters 18-20. ” No!” Mary Magdalene woke with a start. Her tunic clung to her cold … Continue reading → Network 2012-04-03T11:33:10+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Persecuted_for_His_Name_Part_2/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Persecuted_for_His_Name_Part_2/#When:08:22:23Z Christians can be persecuted for not only sharing the truth of Jesus Christ which is rejected by the world, but also for living a holy life. A couple of weeks ago when I wrote about modesty I remembered so many instances when as a child I attended the Roman Catholic church in Iraq where “Christian” women would ridicule a modest woman behind her back saying things such as, “Why is she we… Read more… Network 2012-04-02T08:22:23+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/That_Tricky_Devil/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/That_Tricky_Devil/#When:04:00:59Z With the little strength that she had left, Samantha escaped from what could have been a dicey situation had she stayed any longer.  One more minute there and she could have easily succumbed to a temptation that once troubled her.  How could she have allowed hersel… Read more.. Network 2012-04-02T04:00:59+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/The_Christian_Life_Ya_You_Never_Really_Get_Better/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/The_Christian_Life_Ya_You_Never_Really_Get_Better/#When:23:37:03Z Today I got in a fight with customer at Starbucks. It wasn’t even over anything important or consequential. I had just screwed up her tea order and she was giving me attitude, so I made a couple cutting remarks and the whole situation sort of escalated. So after I had gossiped to my co-workers about [...] Network 2012-03-31T23:37:03+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Youre_Nobody_til_Somebody_Kills_You/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Youre_Nobody_til_Somebody_Kills_You/#When:12:14:34Z “If I had a son, he’d look like Trayvon.” -President Obama President Obama uttered those now famous words last week when asked about Trayvon Martin during a press conference in the Rose Garden where he announced his nominee for the new President of the World Bank. His remarks served as his first public comments regarding [...] Network 2012-03-30T12:14:34+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Dollar_Stretcher_Friday_Free_Towels_Vacation_Dining_on_the_Cheap_and_more/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Dollar_Stretcher_Friday_Free_Towels_Vacation_Dining_on_the_Cheap_and_more/#When:04:17:49Z This week’s Dollar Stretcher Friday contains great tips to help you save time, money, and your sanity! Since the kids and I are going on vacation next week the Vacation Dining on the Cheap is particularly useful to me. Enjoy! Easier Weeding A good time to tackle your yard weeding is after a rain. The [...] Network 2012-03-30T04:17:49+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Inexpensively_Redecorate_Kid_Rooms_to_Spark_Imagination/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Inexpensively_Redecorate_Kid_Rooms_to_Spark_Imagination/#When:08:55:36Z From bunk beds to bicycles, one of the greatest things that we can ever experience is the magic of being a child. This is a marvelous and yet challenging part of our lives and one that parents can have a unique and profound impact on. It is incredibly important that we do want ever is [...] Network 2012-03-28T08:55:36+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/The_Adventures_of_Mr._Pig/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/The_Adventures_of_Mr._Pig/#When:08:24:34Z Today’s Text: Proverbs 22:6  “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” NKJV Aahhh the joys of becoming a parent. The stork swoops down from the fluffy … Continue reading → Network 2012-03-28T08:24:34+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Stress_Packs/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Stress_Packs/#When:08:19:46Z   Stress makes everything worse. You add stress to a headache and you’re all of a sudden dealing with a migraine, sore muscles, and lock jaw because you didn’t even realize you were clenching your teeth. You add stress to … Continue reading → Network 2012-03-27T08:19:46+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Persecuted_for_His_Name_Part_1/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Persecuted_for_His_Name_Part_1/#When:03:00:01Z For years I wondered, “How does a Christian get persecuted in North America in comparison to other parts of the world like in communist countries or Muslim countries?” When I look at this story of king David dancing I see a godly man persecuted because of his love for God. Persecution does not always express itself through physical pain or death. I will tell you my story: Read more… Network 2012-03-27T03:00:01+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/My_Personal_Exploration_of_the_Holocaust/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/My_Personal_Exploration_of_the_Holocaust/#When:19:25:58Z “To forget the dead would be akin to killing them a second time.” (Elie Wiesel) For approximately the past 2 1/2 years, I have devoted a considerable amount of time and personal energy to exploring the holocaust of world war … Continue reading → Network 2012-03-26T19:25:58+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/As_Long_As_I_Love/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/As_Long_As_I_Love/#When:04:00:24Z There are many concepts and beliefs that are held regarding salvation. We must never just accept something because it is commonly accepted or taught by religious teachers but see what the Scriptures say lest we be deceived.Let us examine the concept of “As long as… Read more.. Network 2012-03-26T04:00:24+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Amazing_Easter_Flyer_Templates_for_Churches/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Amazing_Easter_Flyer_Templates_for_Churches/#When:09:04:25Z These Flyer Template are designed especially for the Easter Church Season and are great for any Contemporary Church Event. The templates can be used for Sermons, Gospel Concerts, Youth programs, etc. The flyers are professionally designed,  all layers are arranged, color coded and simple to edit. Check them out below!   &... Read more… Network 2012-03-25T09:04:25+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Modesty-Your_Spiritual_Act_of_Worship_Part_4/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Modesty-Your_Spiritual_Act_of_Worship_Part_4/#When:03:00:36Z When I write I target a very small percentage of Christians. In this writing I am targeting even less—no more than a handful of ladies who are actually seeking to get closer to our Lord, to please Him, to live for Him a holy and blameless life. I am seeking those few ladies who are asking, “What can I do to get closer to Him? What can I do to be more like Him… Read more… Network 2012-03-23T03:00:36+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/I_Need_an_Order_of_Flaming_Chariots/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/I_Need_an_Order_of_Flaming_Chariots/#When:06:40:21Z Today’s Text:  2 Kings 6:17  “And Elisha prayed and said, “Lord, I pray, open his eyes that he may see.” Then the Lord opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw. And behold, the mountain was full of … Continue reading → Network 2012-03-21T06:40:21+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Why_I_believe_in_God_Meaning_and_Kony_2012/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Why_I_believe_in_God_Meaning_and_Kony_2012/#When:11:35:34Z Is there a way to attribute meaning to this life under the worldview of an Atheist? Leaving behind the one true God, can you truly find ultimate significance understanding that you will die. I watched the Kony 2012 video a week back or so, and before I get into what I want to say, let [...] Network 2012-03-20T11:35:34+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Buy_in_Bulk_to_Saves_Cents_Makes_Sense/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Buy_in_Bulk_to_Saves_Cents_Makes_Sense/#When:09:19:02Z Want to go green? If you’re looking for ways to reduce the packaging your family sends to landfills, a great place to start is your grocery’s bulk food aisle. If you’ve skipped this aisle because you think it’s only for buying large quantities, think again. “Bulk” refers to how the store offers the product, not [...] Network 2012-03-20T09:19:02+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Affordable_2012_Summer_Vacations/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Affordable_2012_Summer_Vacations/#When:10:09:14Z With economic turmoil still affecting a great deal of the world, many people are finding it difficult to spend time on hobbies, luxuries, and vacations. Indeed, taking time off for yourself is far easier if you aren’t worried about expenses, and this limits you considerably when it comes to vacation time, or even time off [...] Network 2012-03-19T10:09:14+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Ruth_Conclusion_Giveaway/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Ruth_Conclusion_Giveaway/#When:09:42:30Z To celebrate the conclusion of our on line study through the book of Ruth, I will be giving away the books Here Burns My Candle and Mine Is The Night by Liz Curtis Higgs this Friday, March 23rd, 2012. Liz … Continue reading → Network 2012-03-19T09:42:30+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Are_You_Pushing_God_Away/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Are_You_Pushing_God_Away/#When:04:00:57Z Our God is a God of relationship, hence God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit.  Also referred to as the Holy Trinity, these three persons of the supreme Godhead have an eternal fellowship that epitomizes love and intimacy.  When G… Read more.. Network 2012-03-19T04:00:57+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/2623/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/2623/#When:07:50:22Z http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYJrBAd43x4 Network 2012-03-18T07:50:22+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Prayer_Blessing_for_Teachers/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Prayer_Blessing_for_Teachers/#When:07:34:40Z I had the privilege of attending the first Teach Them Diligently Homeschool Convention, held in Spartanburg, S.C.,  this weekend.  I truly enjoyed meeting and greeting other families that share many of the same convictions that I do.  As I gazed around the facility I saw so many “teachers” that need continual prayer for the great [...] Network 2012-03-18T07:34:40+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Dollar_Stretcher_Friday_Free_Products_w_Company_Coupons_Stash_Cash/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Dollar_Stretcher_Friday_Free_Products_w_Company_Coupons_Stash_Cash/#When:10:32:15Z There are plenty of ways to stretch your dollar this week. The following are a few tips from readers over at The Dollar Stretcher. I found a few I will definitely be using. Enjoy! Got Stainless? I have a great tip for cleaning stainless steel appliances. Use baby oil on a soft cloth and wipe. [...] Network 2012-03-16T10:32:15+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Bucket_of_Beliefs/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Bucket_of_Beliefs/#When:07:18:07Z A man walked the earth filled with anger and strife, painting everything around him with a brush of guilt and fault which he dipped repeatedly into his bucket of beliefs. He yelled to the heavens: Why are things this way? Why do we not have world peace? Why do the nations of the earth make [...] Network 2012-03-14T07:18:07+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Free_Ebook_Rich_Relationships_vs._Toxic_Relationships/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Free_Ebook_Rich_Relationships_vs._Toxic_Relationships/#When:06:28:14Z Single motherhood usually comes about because of toxic relationships and in some cases death of a spouse. But toxic relationships are the usual culprit. For one reason or another the two people involved make decisions, choices the other cannot life with. Been There, Done That, Got the T-Shirt I’ve been there before. My past relationships [...] Network 2012-03-13T06:28:14+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Modesty-Your_Spiritual_Act_of_Worship_Part_3/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Modesty-Your_Spiritual_Act_of_Worship_Part_3/#When:03:00:31Z I am not doubting the sincerity of Christian women’s love for Christ, and so I am not saying that those Christian women who dress immodesty are doing it because they hate Christ. But the Bible does not say we are perishing because our lack of love, no, it says we are perishing because of our lack of knowledge:“... Read more… Network 2012-03-13T03:00:31+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Mondays_with_Jess_An_In-Depth_Look_at_the_Book_of_Ruth_Session_7/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Mondays_with_Jess_An_In-Depth_Look_at_the_Book_of_Ruth_Session_7/#When:07:00:29Z  http://youtu.be/cL8VONUTHtg Please click on the above link for today’s video session. Mondays with Jess: An In-Depth Look at the Book of Ruth Session 7 Notes, Scripture References, and Discussion Questions March 12, 2012 We have reached the end of our … Continue reading → Network 2012-03-12T07:00:29+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Fellowship/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Fellowship/#When:04:00:29Z Two ships out to sea by the will of their Maker One just a novice, one a skilled traveler Cross paths to @#!% on common ground An odd pair, yet fellowship each found In the bow of success and the stern of failure In the throes of rough seas and the peace of calm weather They fuel each other journeying side by side On parallel courses though they… Read more.. Network 2012-03-12T04:00:29+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/How_do_I_discern_Gods_will_for_my_life_Step_one_Shut_up/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/How_do_I_discern_Gods_will_for_my_life_Step_one_Shut_up/#When:12:46:15Z I remember racking my brain, frustrated and afraid, as I attempted to choose the school I would attend for the next two or more years. What if I chose the wrong college and God actually desired for me to be thousands of miles away in Maryland? What if I incorrectly interpret God’s Spirit and miss out on [...] Network 2012-03-09T12:46:15+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Modesty-Your_Spiritual_Act_of_Worship_Part_2/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Modesty-Your_Spiritual_Act_of_Worship_Part_2/#When:02:00:56Z Now, here is what I think are some of the reasons immodesty is such a big sensual problem in the church today:1) I believe, the biggest problem with immodesty is that it is a very well disguised idolatry. Anything that we replace God with to make us feel whole, to fulfill us emotionally,... Read more… Network 2012-03-08T02:00:56+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/A_Few_Words/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/A_Few_Words/#When:10:05:48Z I thought today instead of posting a short story I would just share a few words, but I wasn’t sure how many words I should share.  I mulled it over for quite a while, and in the end I thought fourteen words would be about right. I mean if one is going to write down [...] Network 2012-03-07T10:05:48+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/The_Last_One_Picked/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/The_Last_One_Picked/#When:08:32:11Z Today’s Text: 1 Samuel 16:7 “But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees, for man looks at … Continue reading → Network 2012-03-07T08:32:11+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Soulseeker/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Soulseeker/#When:09:08:14Z i step they turn away i walk by they hush on in jaded whispers their words gaining momentum whirling from lip to lip to lip …until… they fly screeching straight and true? at me locked on in formation and pierce my soul — Written for OpenLinkNight over at http://dversepoets.com/ Network 2012-03-06T09:08:14+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/The_Unexpected_Choice/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/The_Unexpected_Choice/#When:08:39:29Z   During Derek Redmond’s career, he won three gold medals and set the British record for the 400 meters sprint. He was living his dream of being a professional athlete. At the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, while competing in … Continue reading → Network 2012-03-06T08:39:29+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Modesty-Your_Spiritual_Act_of_Worship_Part_1/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Modesty-Your_Spiritual_Act_of_Worship_Part_1/#When:02:00:04Z I was so pleased when I saw this group of youth dancing for the Lord on stage at the 2011 Jesus in the City parade in Toronto. I was particularly glad because the dancers were dressed so modestly, and so they looked so beautiful—more beautiful than any lady I have seen in a long while. Sadly, modesty was not the norm at this event: there was a worship group from Ottawa composed of tw… Read more… Network 2012-03-06T02:00:04+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Mondays_with_Jess_An_In-Depth_Look_at_the_Book_of_Ruth_Session_6/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Mondays_with_Jess_An_In-Depth_Look_at_the_Book_of_Ruth_Session_6/#When:09:37:45Z http://youtu.be/57i5epXRfCM Please click on the above link for today’s video session. Mondays with Jess: An In-Depth Look at the Book of Ruth Session 6 Notes, Scripture References, and Discussion Questions March 5, 2012 This is our second to last session … Continue reading → Network 2012-03-05T09:37:45+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Fruit_of_the_Spirit_Challenge_LOVE/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Fruit_of_the_Spirit_Challenge_LOVE/#When:06:15:35Z This month, we kick off our Fruit of the Spirit Challenge by exploring what is considered the most important fruit of them all—- Love.  In Galatians 5, love is one of nine fruits of the Spirit and is listed first.Galatians 5:22-23: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love Read more.. Network 2012-03-05T06:15:35+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/4_Ways_to_Save_on_Spring_Break_Travel/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/4_Ways_to_Save_on_Spring_Break_Travel/#When:04:23:22Z The long winter months have everyone itching to get out and do something new. For many Americans, this means planning a much-needed vacation – away from winter, work and school. With the travel bug in your head, take advantage of these saving tips to make the most out of your vacation: Use Travel Packages to [...] Network 2012-03-05T04:23:22+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Solomon_Ate_Too_Much_Ice_Cream/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Solomon_Ate_Too_Much_Ice_Cream/#When:22:13:19Z “Meaninglessness does not come from being weary of pain. Meaninglessness comes from being weary of pleasure. When you have exhausted that last dream and you find it leaves you barren or empty” – Ravi Zacharias We find the greatest point of weariness not in an excess of pain, but in an excess of pleasure. Indeed [...] Network 2012-03-04T22:13:19+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Little_Ms._or_Mr._Perfect/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Little_Ms._or_Mr._Perfect/#When:16:31:57Z If any of you reading are old enough to have watched the Murphy Brown show, you might remember a squeaky clean character by the name of Jim Dial. One episode centers around a supposed scandal involving Jim. Rumors run rampant … Continue reading → Network 2012-03-04T16:31:57+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Spring_Break_2012_Vacation_Destinations_in_Georgia_and_South_Carolina/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Spring_Break_2012_Vacation_Destinations_in_Georgia_and_South_Carolina/#When:04:56:10Z Last week I told you I’m thinking about Spring Break 2012 destinations to take my kids. Most of the places were in Florida and within a reasonable driving distance from Atlanta. I’ve also explored places to take a break here in Georgia and in South Carolina. Here are six places we could go that are [...] Network 2012-03-04T04:56:10+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/INSPIKS_Flickr_Group_Showcase_14/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/INSPIKS_Flickr_Group_Showcase_14/#When:02:00:18Z It is time again for another roundup of images from our Flickr group. This group features design and photography from many Christians artist around the world. Select pictures are chosen every other month to be featured in our roundup. As always, remember you can Read more… Network 2012-03-02T02:00:18+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/The_Temptation_of_Thatcher_Biltmore/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/The_Temptation_of_Thatcher_Biltmore/#When:16:02:26Z And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted,he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. 1 Corinthians 10:13b Thatcher Biltmore stopped in the hallway just outside his office and took a deep breath. Behind his back he [...] Network 2012-02-29T16:02:26+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/4_Ways_Downsizing_Saves_You_Money/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/4_Ways_Downsizing_Saves_You_Money/#When:11:48:28Z Everyone is looking for ways to save a few extra dollars these days, and we often choose to do so by skipping the coffee at our favorite coffee shop or opting to bring a lunch to work instead of eating out. While these efforts are effective in saving a few dollars a month, sometimes more [...] Network 2012-02-29T11:48:28+00:00 http://you129.com/network/redirect/Immediate_Response_Time/ http://you129.com/network/redirect/Immediate_Response_Time/#When:10:56:53Z   Today’s Text:  Matthew 14:31a “And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him” NKJV Of all the disciples, I can relate to Peter the most. Peter was sometimes a little too passionate for his own good. He would … Continue reading → Network 2012-02-29T10:56:53+00:00