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Now more than ever, smart people are shopping on the internet. Why? To save money and lots of it! Shopping over the internet , is the smartest way of shopping, because it eliminates the middle man. That way when shopping for auto parts,cars, clothing, athletic wear, jewelry , insurance or any other item , you are almost certain to get the best price. Plus the added convenience of having the products delivered right at your door steps. Do what millions people around the world do today and shop on the internet. Because buying from a mall , buying  your parts from an auto discount store or getting a quote from a local insurance agency could cost you money. Its smarter, safer than ever to buy over the internet. Try it today and you too will be amazed with the amount of money you could save by shopping over the internet.

Simple Words Or Phrases

My mother used to tell me, "Its not what you say,that makes a difference in peoples lives, but how you say it". All my life, I have heard many people say negative things to tear down their children, family members, their spouses and some employers even tear down their employees. In the end those harmful words end up destroying peoples lives. Some have been known too seek divorce, others don't associate with their family members and some even quit their jobs, because of the abuse or disgusting language. When I used to get bothered by this type of abuse from my former employer or from a former girlfriend. My mother would always comfort me by telling me to forgive them, because they don't know any better. She would explain to me that some people grow up in abusive homes and are trained mentally to be that way. Like my late grandmother would put it, You are only a product of your own environment and if you grow up around negative people chances are you will be that way when you grow up. That's why my parents always made it a point to say a simple word or phrase to make me or my siblings know that they loved us.

Everyday, we live our life without saying some simple words that could save our marriages, our friendships, improve our lives and encourage our children. The power of the spoken word is very powerful and instead of using some words to tear people down, we all should instead use words to build people up. So here are some of the words that, I know all of us know very well, but make little use of them. I love you; I care about you; I appreciate you; I know you can and thank you, are just some of the words we can say. But as you know some of us are so stuck on ourselves that we can't even say a simple hello or hi. Its almost like some people are afraid of giving or receiving complements and that's sad. If the were smart God fearing people then they would realize that,  positive thoughts  will produce positive results. The next time you tell your husband or wife that I love you and appreciate you, even for the smallest things it would  in fact make a huge difference in your life . It could improve your marriage, then you will gain more respect from your spouse and the love they feel for you will continue too grow stronger. If you show your husband or wife that they are worth something too you and then in return you will have a mate that's very appreciative of you. Just by saying some of those simple words. The same goes for you children or friends. It does not take much effort to say to your children or friends that you love them, appreciate them, keep up the good work, I am here for you, I know you can and when you need to talk I am always here for you. These simple words or phrases can make a persons day, encourage them or inspire them to be better people . With saying some positive words everyday to the people you know or love will not only be a blessing to them, but also will glorify God.
Have a Blessed day!!
Charles
Ezekiel 33:13 If I tell the righteous man that he will surely live, but then he trusts in his righteousness and does evil, none of the righteous things he has done will be remembered; he will die for the evil he has done.

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Hebrews 10:26 If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left,
Peter 2:18 For they mouth empty, boastful words and, by appealing to the lustful desires of sinful human nature, they entice people who are just escaping from those who live in error.

Become A Blessing

People sometimes can become burdens to others and sometimes some of those people may happen too be our own children, family members, friends or spouse. Its sad to say this , but some people never grow up or take responsibility for their own affairs or actions. With our children sometimes its okay when they come back home for help, but the constant begging or getting themselves in trouble is enough to drive anyone insane. I know this may make some parents laugh, but I always thought after you raised your children and they became adults, that you were through or done. But they still come back to dad or mom, looking at you like ,you are an instant free bank account or think that you have an all you can eat for free buffet at home for their diposal. Don't our children ever grow up and if so when will I ever get my things or money back? (smile, just kidding) Sometimes our friends, relatives and even our grown children come over too our homes, then borrow stuff, that you have to eventually borrow back. All jokes aside sometimes our grown children, some family members, our closest friends and even our spouses sometimes act like children themselves. Always wanting someone to take care of them or their responsibilities'. If they get themselves in trouble or if the happen to get behind on their bills that is when the expect their parents or friends to come to their rescue. What's really hard is when the people we love always seem to get themselves in trouble(Like going to jail or prison) and we have to be the ones to bail them out. Helping the ones we love can become stressful and can also hurt financially. To those who happen to be spoiled , depend on their family or friends, stop being a burden and become a blessing. Show the people you love that you are not a failure and that you can make it on your own.

That is why I am writing this journal, to remind those who have become burdens to their love ones, to instead become a blessings. also to tell them to get themselves a job, a car and to properly insure themselves while they are living. My mother had a saying that I'll never for get, "Its better to be safe than sorry". If you happen to be walking around without health, life , car insurance or happen to own your own business and its not insured. Then you are in fact taking a risk and you could leave those burdens to the ones you love. Its been my purpose to lead others to God and to help others see themselves for who they really are. If you want to become a blessing to others, you first have to have your life straight, by doing the right things and by treating the people you love with respect. Don't tell the people you love them instead show them by being responsible and Becoming A Blessing.

Have a great day,

Charles

Numbers  4:19 But thus do to them, that they may live, and not die, when they approach to the most holy things: Aaron and his sons shall go in, and appoint them every one to his service and to his burden:

John 5:3 This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome,

 

Don't Let Your Heart Condemn Your Soul

  

If you happen to be reading this, (Yes You) I have a question for you. What does your family, friends or spouse really mean too you? I used to believe that blood was thicker than water or that family really meant something or mattered. But what I have found  in this cruel, judgmental or mean world, it seems that a lot of people are forgetting about what's really important and that's our family, friends or our spouses. It's really sad that there is so much infighting within our own government, churches, families, friendships, marriages and relationships. All of us should expect a good fight when we leave our home, go to our job and yes one can expect evil to show up even at our family house. But no one should have or expect to wage war at home a place they call their castle. It makes one wonder when is this evil ever going to end and why won't most of us realize as husband, wives, family members or fiends that we are all we got? I heard a very sad true story today, that really touched my heart. Its about a thirty- one year old lady, who's in the hospital with pneumonia .What sad about this story is that the young lady's organs are failing, she could die and there are no family members or friends there by her side. It makes one wonder why? Why aren't they there and why don't they seem too care? She is someones daughter, girl friend, sister or friend. It doesn't or shouldn't matter what she has done in her past, present or what she has become, she is some body's family member, someones friend, church member, co-worker or on some body's friends list on a social network and deserves better. Has the world become so cruel or heartless that we stop caring about our fellow man or woman needs?

This brings me to another story, (well its not a story sadly enough) because it has become normal or a fact of life. Our young men are fighting, shooting, robbing and then killing each other everyday. None of them(our children) sadly to say seems to respect their parents, teachers , law enforcement or even Pastors or Preachers at local churches. I wonder when are we as brothers, men, fathers, mothers, Pastors, Priest or our so called leaders are going to have the courage or faith to walk up to our young men to tell them too stop the killing. Also tell them that we love them and we aren't going to any more funerals, because they have to much to live for. Tell our young men that we want them to live and to get off of the road of destruction. Tell them to fill their hearts with love, instead of hate and embrace the wonderful gift of life. This is a special message to anyone who is blessed enough to read this, "Your children, family, friends, mother, father, grandparents and even your spouse are blessings from God". Yes! Love them while they are living and don't wait until they are gone to tell them how much you care! Stop being or don't become one of those people, who can't wait until their loves ones are gone, just so that they can collect that persons life insurance policy, money, house, car or material things! I know there may be some who don't even care or even give a second thought about these two real life stories. Before I close let me ask you are we our brothers or sisters keepers? Also before you endorse or like anything online or in public make sure you aren't doing it at a price that may cost you your integrity or soul.  To those people who may feel or think that I am being a little harsh, "Don't Let Your Heart Condemn Your Soul". Because what you do here on Earth will and shall be judged in Heaven by our Father God.
Have a blessed day,
Charles
Jeremiah 4:22 "My people are fools; they do not know me. They are senseless children; they have no understanding. They are skilled in doing evil; they know not how to do good."

Jeremiah 5:21 Hear now this, O foolish people, and without understanding; which have eyes, and see not; which have ears, and hear not:
Ezekiel 12:2 "Son of man, you are living among a rebellious people. They have eyes to see but do not see and ears to hear but do not hear, for they are a rebellious people.

The Perfect Man or Woman?(Question Of The Week)

Since I gave my life to Christ and started to write spiritual writings, you would be amazed by the comments or messages I get through out the week. Most of them are very positive and many have written me, then thanked me for blessing them with Gods awesome words. But as you know, you can't please everybody and there will always be one or two that would say something negative or even question why I wrote the things in my journal. I could do the worldly thing, get upset and fight back with some angry words of my own, but instead I chose the righteous path, the path of God. A path laid out by God to always remain positive in an imperfect world and to always take a negative, then turn it into a positive.

This brings me to the question of the week and I owe this one to my Anonymous friend. You know who you are and this one is for you. The question is, Are there perfect men or women in the world today? And if so if one would happen to be blessed with one, would the marriage or relationship work? For the answer to this question I will go back to my childhood and remember a conversation I had once had with my mother. I remember my mother explaining to me that if a woman happen to meet a perfect man, then get into a relationship with him, that it wouldn't last. Now don't ask me why my mother and I got in this conversation, because I don't know. My mother, father, grandmother and many others have had many interesting conversations. Some related to me and others didn't. But for some reason my mind is like a sponge and it remembers almost everything. That's why I can't stop writing, God triggers me to write, when a strange subject comes up, I just write  and can't stop. (Smile)

Now back to my mothers and I conversation; I asked my mother why didn't she think a relationship would work with a perfect man or woman. She smile , then said," Its simple Chuck, men or women are flawed, sinners and make many mistakes". A perfect man or woman wouldn't be happy with an imperfect spouse. Why? Because they couldn't live up, to the perfect persons expectations. Men or women are born in sin and will always make mistakes, so imagine being in a relationship with someone that's perfect. After remembering that conversation with my mother it made me think about my Anonymous friend. Yes men or women would love to have a perfect man or woman, but why be involved with someone if you are not that way yourself? Allot of us want pre-programmed men or women, not wanting to take the time to grow with them. We want a man or woman that's already in church, with good jobs, good morals and perfect bodies. Wow, what world do you live in, because it certainly isn't the world I live in or know. There are no perfect men or women and there is no one perfect for you. If you want a good or an outstanding relationship or marriage, then you will have to grow with them and make it work. If many of you christian men or women took time out with the people you loved, then its very possible the man or woman will turn out to be what you hoped for. Grow with your man or woman. If they never been to church, then take them and introduce them to God. Yes it will be hard at first and many will resist you at first. No one said life would be easy or fair ,but with time, patience and faith in God, all things can be done or accomplished with Christ by your side.
Have a wonderful week,
Charles

John 8:7 So when they continued asking him, he lifted himself up, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
Romans 2:1 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things.

Behind Closed Doors

Have you ever wondered how it felt to be rich or to have everything a person could ever want in life? Doesn't it sometimes bother you too see people happy while you are struggling trying to make ends meet? Sometimes when we see people driving those fancy cars , living in those fancy homes, going on those extravagant vacations or eating at the finest restaurants', its hard not to get jealous or even envious. Even though as a christian male, I know that the bible teaches that jealousy and envy is a sin, but its very hard not to feel that way. Sometimes I have been guilty myself of being envious of a person that I know is doing wrong, but are still blessed while doing so. Its enough to make one wonder why? Why does God continue to bless those who knowingly sin , while others who are trying to do the right thing struggles?

There is one person in my life that made me appreciate the blessings, that I already have and that's my late grandmother. I remember telling her how much , I wish or craved too be rich. This is how our conversation started. I said grandmother," I wished I had a lot of money, drove the finest cars and lived in the finest homes in the world". Then she smiled at me and then said," Chuck if you had all of the things you wished for, then what would be left too dream or work for"? Do you really believe that having money or material things are the keys too happiness? I told my grandmother that I didn't know. Then she said," Chuck, those people that are rich or well off have problems just like you or I and some have problems worse than the average person". Yes, its true that most rich people don't have the normal problems, you or I have like, paying bills or possessing material things, but they do have their share of problems that I wouldn't wish on my worse enemy. I too grandson, have been guilty of wishing I had what others possessed, but like my grandmother before you told me, always beware of what lies Behind Closed Doors.

When I question my grandmother on what she meant about Closed Doors, she went on to explain too me, that somethings are not always what they seem or appear to be. An example of this is she would say is, when you may see famous people, like a movies stars, professional athletes, politicians, Pastors, Priest and even some drug dealers who appear to have it made.These people might be very rich, drive the nicest cars, live in the finest homes and when they are in front of the cameras they appear too be the happiest people or couples in the world. But Behind Closed Doors, they are going through a divorce, having problems with their children, husband, wife or be on the verge of bankruptcy. Many of them are so stressed out that even trying to portray that perfect image, for their family, fans, friends or for the rest of the world becomes tiresome. Behind Closed Doors, only known to themselves and to God  that they are going through a living hell or living a lie. Don't be fooled my brothers or sisters in Christ, many who may smile in your face today, will be crying tomorrow behind those same expensive closed doors that they paid for.

To those that are blessed enough to read this, don't become jealous or envious of people that are rich, wicked or of those who will do almost anything to get ahead. I know sometimes it gets hard working from pay check to the next and you may be tried of struggling. But God our Father in Heaven has a blessing and plan for your life.While others may live their life for others or for the world too see always live your life to please God. For even behind doors you shall receive the blessings of the Lord.

May God continue you bless you always,

Charles

Psalm 37:1 Of David. Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of those who do wrong;

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Proverbs 23:17 Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the LORD.

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Proverbs 24:1 Do not envy wicked men, do not desire their company;

Psalm 37:7 Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.

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Psalm 73:3 For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

Why Should We Love?

If you are like me or others, you have had many failed relationships while others have had failed marriages.With each relationship or new marriage you may go into it hoping that this one will work out or make it , hoping that history won't repeat itself. Being that there are a lot of men or women that enjoy playing games with peoples hearts, can make anyone ask themselves these questions.Why even bother getting into another marriage or relationship? Why bother or take the risk of getting hurt again? You may also think to yourself why should I love again, when all of my past relationships or marriages ended up failure? Then you may ask our Father in Heaven , "Why should I love Lord"? I am hurting, tired of the games, tired of investing my money and my time into something that may not work or into something that may fail again. Like many others around the world you have become bitter and have a bad taste in your mouth. Like others you may feel that all men or women in the world are bad, no good , unworthy of your time or love. Going through so many disappointments may give others the desire or  need to reinvent themselves and become just like the last person or persons that have lied, wronged or hurt them.

  If you happen to be reading this then really thought about your pain, hurt and disappointment's have you ever wondered why it happened? Why you suffered so much pain or why your relationships didn't work or fail? Well if you have not, I have and I know the reason why most relationships or marriages fail. The main reason or reasons why many relationships fail are because, many do not have any real foundation and many of them don't, have the full blessing of the Lord. What do I mean by this last statement? In every relationship or marriage, God has to be the foundation or the root to make it work. With God as the head of in each persons life, all relationships or marriages will endure all trails , tribulations and stand the test of time. With God as the head, all couples that believe in him will be better prepared to handle any situation and will be battle tested, able to resist the devil when he comes to test them. God knows that the devil will test his people, just as the devil tested his son own  Jesus Christ for 40 days and 40 nights. Jesus never gave up and neither should you or I. God and his son Jesus loves us, that's the main reason why we should embrace or seek out new love and never give up or stop trying. Why Should You Love? Because out of all the great or wonderful things in the world today, there is no greater feeling than being loved and loving someone special back in the very same way.Whatever you do from this point on, never give up on love, because once you have experienced true love,  you will then realize that God greatest gift Jesus came from his love for the world. Why Should We Love? Because the greatest commandment given to us by, God our Father in Heaven, is to love one another and all of his good or wonderful creations.

Have a blessed night and be blessed,
Charles
1 Peter 4:8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
1 Corinthians 11:3 But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God.
Ephesians 5:23 For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior