"The Giver"

I enjoyed reading this article: Ranking the Spiritual Gifts

#8. That's me! I smiled when I read, "They tithe with joy..." Lol! This past Sunday, while sitting up in the balcony at mass, the basket was being passed around below, but no one came up to the balcony to collect the tithe. 

The time was almost over for collecting, and I thought they had skipped upstairs. I had my check ready to give, but I saw them heading for the altar! I almost cried! I wanted to tithe! I was going to run down to the main aisle to give them my money, but then I saw others walking downstairs. I followed, and by the foot of the stairs, there was this girl patiently waiting for anyone up in the balcony to come with their tithe....God bless her! I felt joy in my heart and without even thinking about it, thanked her for allowing me to give my 10%.

I'm also a #3, but tend not to say anything at all.

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Biblical Fashion

So, my fashion style is boho chic, but I have been seriously thinking about Biblical fashion! The clothing worn from Biblical days look really nice. It's not always like wearing a sheet, but some can been pretty fashionable, similar to the one above, that I saw at Amazon.

Unfortunately, it's VERY hard to find such clothing, but with Bible stories on TV and in films being so "trendy" these days--who knows? Maybe the clothing style will accompany that trend.

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Healthy Boundaries

The article below is interesting. I've always thought most people look at boundaries as protecting oneself and not punishing others. That's why it's sometimes called, "healthy boundaries".

I had to place several healthy boundaries in the past few months--especially at work. As a matter of fact, on my bedroom white board, I have written on top, "Keep Work Boundaries!

At my place of work, it's common for store managers to give their employees false hope regarding promotions and department placements. I was one such employee of having false hope for 2 1/2 years! The interesting thing was, when the promotion/department placement was open that I REALLY wanted, I felt this odd, dark, melancholy inside me, although I was still happy about it, I kept wondering, how come I don't feel as happy as I should be?

I believe it was the Holy Spirit warning me about the position. I ignored the warning and applied. 

I had waited 2 1/2 years for an interview that lasted less than 2 minutes! I was rudely, insultingly turned down (others were treated the same too, during their interview). I realized there were five people in on this giving me false hope....Afterward, for weeks, I was emotionally confused and angry. If anything, I was over-qualified, but they instead gave me nonsensical reasons not to hire me for the position--as they did other applicants; they were coming up with all sorts of excuses to turn us down. But I soon discovered I had dodged a bullet; the department managers are very toxic, and it was best that I stay out of it. 

This is when I decided I need to set healthy boundaries for myself so not to let that happen again. I liked the five as fellow workers in the company and would talk to them besides work, like what I'm doing in my personal life, small talk, etc. Now I keep it strictly professional and ONLY discuss work with them, to help keep my heart safe. In this way, whatever they do, it's not emotionally hurtful, because I cut off the friendly attachment and keep things just professional. Plus, I have decided to do other things there...again as healthy boundaries. So not to "punish" them, but to keep my well-being intact.

Oh!--and one more thing: I listen to the guidance of the Holy Spirit and obey Him A LOT better now! 

For more information on healthy boundaries, read the article: Healthy Boundaries

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Biblical Justice

Unfortunately, it seems like every important issue is politicized; even murder, when an unborn child is killed during abortion.

Some people shy away from "political" issues, but being involved in justice is a part of being a doer of the Word and not just a hearer. 

In the article below, I especially love their 4th point: "Biblical justice isn't narrow--it's comprehensive." It mentions Proverbs 31:8-9: "a call to righteousness and advocacy for the vulnerable. It instructs leaders to speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, particularly the poor and needy, and to judge fairly, defending their rights." (New Century Version (NCV))

This is why I'm a huge advocate for the rights of the unborn child and animals. They can't speak up for themselves. They are vulnerable. They need to be defended.

What Does the Bible Really Say About Justice?

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The Bible Isn't a Novel

The Bible is made to put into practice, not to be just read, like reading a novel.

In the article below, it said, "When you read God's Word but don't apply it...The foundation of your life may crumble." Then it went on to say, "That's not a threat--it's a diagnosis". 

Well, it should be meant as a threat. You WILL crumble, to a certain degree, if you don't apply God's Word. It's filled with basic common sense--and more!

It's important to advance spiritually, and not just stay babies, as mentioned in one of my past blogposts.

More on the article:

Reading the Bible Isn't the Goal--Being Shaped By It Is

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A Safer, Healthier, Humane Way to Get Protein

I just don't get people's obsession with eggs. Clearly eggs are not only unhealthy for you, it's also killing millions of birds every year needlessly. There is a much safer, healthier and humane way to get protein, vitamins and minerals, while saving millions of God's innocent, sentient animals.

Plus, eggs are constantly being taken off the shelves due to bird flu. Do you really want to take a chance of getting sick, when it's so not necessary to take that risk? 

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Self-Help is Slavery

I totally agree with the article below. Most of this self-help talk in books and speeches are about leaving God out of your life, and that's why it's not working. 

People are just delusional if they think they can solve any issue perfectly without God. 

We, as humans, are imperfect; limited in what we can do. That limitation is a form of bondage--slavery. But with God, ALL things are possible (Matthew 19:26). That's the REAL freedom--with Him.

The Gospel of Self-Help is Not Working

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