“And the Lord turned the captivity of Job when he prayed for his friends…” (Job 42:10).
“If you are in the position of Job and have shipped some trouble on board that makes you taken up with yourself, remember that when Job prayed for his friends, God emancipated him.” (Oswald Chambers)
“…what is that to thee?” (John 21:22)
“A disciple is one who minds neither his own business nor anyone else’s business, but looks steadfastly to Jesus and goes on following Him.” Oswald Chambers
“…remember the Lord from afar and let Jerusalem come into your mind” (Jeremiah 51:50).
“’And let Jerusalem,’ the God lit city, ‘come into your mind.’ Ask yourself—‘What do I let come into my mind?’ If a man lets his garden alone, it pretty soon ceases to be a garden; and if a saint lets his mind alone, it will soon become a garbage patch for Satan’s scarecrows.” Oswald Chambers
The Christmas season is upon us and people are singing these words…
“Do you see what I see?
Way up in the sky, little lamb,
Do you see what I see?
Unfortunately, all too many people aren’t seeing what everyone else is seeing because they think they do not have enough money for a new pair of eyeglasses. But . . .
Do you hear what I hear?
Ringing through the sky, shepherd boy,
Do you hear what I hear?
Have you heard that you can get a pair of eyeglasses straight from the manufacture for as little as $8? Check out this article about Zenni Optical.
Now that you hear what I hear about high quality eye-wear at reasonable and affordable prices, the next time you hear carolers sing “Do you see what I see?” you can say “Yes.”
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From time to time you will hear someone say that “everything that tastes great is bad for you.” Not true when it comes to chocolate.
Something that improves cardiovascular health, prevents cancer, suppresses coughing, counters dementia, decreases the risk of heart attack, and improves ones mental health. Chocolate defies the old saw that if it tastes good it isn’t good for you.
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Electronic music, electronic books, electronic carving knives, – - we have become accustomed to electronic gadgets of all kinds. But, electronic cigarettes?
I never thought I would be talking about cigarettes on Whale Balanced other than to say, “don’t smoke them.” However, take a look at what one of the top sites for online information on electronic cigarettes is saying about Smokeless Cigarettes.
Electronic cigarettes are a smokeless alternative to tobacco products. A battery powered vaporizer with the look and feel of a conventional cigarette provides a vaporized puff of nicotine without combustion. No second hand smoke, no tar or carcinogens, no bad breath, no teeth stains, no fire hazard — there are lots of reasons for those who desire to lead a more well-balanced life to take a look at this as a possible alternative to cigarettes (especially if you can get an electronic cigarette free trial).
What do you think about electric cigarettes?
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As children we all learn the little song “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never harm me.” What rubbish! Words hurt, and gossip kills. It kills the soul.
Kevin A. Miller has shared nine great questions to ask yourself before you share information with others:
What questions would you add to this list?
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“With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be” (James 3:9-10).
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Many of life’s biggest events and transitions come completely by surprise. A surprise, by definition, is something that you are not expecting. So you can become a victim of the unexpected, or you can prepare for the unexpected and face it head on when it occurs. Part of living a well-balanced life is contingency planing.
One form of contingency planning is assuring that your loved ones are taken care of in the event of your death. So, term life insurance is not a luxury, it is not even an option, — it is essential. Death comes to everyone, whether one prepares for it or not.
So, are you prepared in the event that the worst occurs. Will your loved ones be taken care of if you are not there to take care of them?
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