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One of the great challenges facing Christians is not necessarily what they believe, but how they live.
By Mark A. Finley
Our thoughts often govern our behavior. We regularly act out what we think. Our actions and attitudes are deeply affected by our thought patterns. Positive, Christ-centered thoughts lead to positive, Christ-centered actions. Healthy minds produce healthy Christians; unhealthy minds result in unhealthy Christians. In this month's lesson we will study how to develop healthy thought patterns as the motivating force for Christ-like actions.
Read Philippians 2:5.
The "mind of Christ" is the unselfish spirit of self-sacrificing love. Christ's mind is revealed in His humble birth, His compassionate ministry, and His atoning death on the cross for our sins.
Jesus' words in Matthew's Gospel state it well: "The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many" (Matt. 20:28). Lucifer desired to dominate. Christ desired to serve. Lucifer wanted the highest position to satisfy his ego. Christ chose the lowest position to redeem us. The mind of Christ is the mind of self-sacrificial service for others.
When we behold Christ in His Word, our thoughts will reflect His mind. We gradually and imperceptibly change to that upon which we allow our minds to dwell. Ellen White wrote: "It is a law of the mind that it gradually adapts itself to the subjects upon which it is trained to dwell" (Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 598).
To the ancient Hebrews, the heart was the seat of affections and thoughts. Solomon admonishes us to guard our hearts—our minds—well, because that is where the issues of our lives are determined.4. Why is it so vitally important to guard our thoughts? Read Proverbs 4:23.
Read Philippians 4:7, 8 and make a list of the specific things the apostle says to think about, so as to produce healthy thought patterns.
What are these two totally different alternatives? Read Romans 12:2 to discover the answer.
Each day we are either being conformed to this world or transformed by the grace of Christ. The Holy Spirit longs to renew our minds through the power of the gospel so we can reflect the love of Jesus in our daily lives.
Compare James 4:7, 8 with 2 Corinthians 10:4, 5.
As we daily submit our thoughts to God, the Holy Spirit works within us to create new thought patterns. As old, negative, self-centered thoughts rush into our minds we resist in the power of Christ, "bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ" (2 Cor. 10:5). It is sometimes a great struggle to think the thoughts of heaven. But by God's grace, and through His power, we can reveal His loving character and become healthy Christians in a sin-sick world.
The church will be unlike any you have ever seen.
By Andrew McChesney
The church will be unlike any you have ever seen.
Just steps from a fashionable shopping plaza in an affluent town near Washington, D.C., the Living Hope Seventh-day Adventist Community Church is taking shape under the curious eyes of neighbors in a gated community on one side and patrons of a country club with a golf course and bubbling fountains on the other.
"The nice thing is that everybody who comes into this community will see this building," said Teenie Finley, a lifestyle coach who with her husband, evangelist Mark Finley, are the originators of the project. "A woman already came by and said, 'What's going up here?' when we put up the construction sign."
When Finley replied that the site would host a church and community center with healthy cooking classes, stress management courses, and Bible and archaeology seminars, the woman exclaimed, "I want to come to these classes!" But that's not all that the church will offer. The community center on the first floor will also have a resource center where people can read books and watch DVDs about health, family, and the Bible. A prayer room will offer a quiet place for busy people to meditate on the things of eternity.
A planned walking club will meet on some Sundays for a vegan buffet breakfast that might include oatmeal pancakes, blueberry-flaxseed pancakes, blackberry cobbler, French toast made with cashews instead of eggs, scrambled tofu, and fruit—enough variety, Finley said, to show that vegans are not limited by their plant-based diet. The meal will be followed by a short, Mark Finley-led devotional and an outing on the 17 miles (27 kilometers) of walking trails near the church.
Longer-term plans envisage possibly opening a juice bar and vegetarian sandwich shop at the shopping plaza and organizing Bible land tours of archaeological sites.
"We see this as really making an impact in the community," said Mark Finley, Teenie at his side, as he took Adventist World on a tour of the construction site and surrounding community in Haymarket, Virginia. The church also promises to serve as a model for Adventist churches of the future.
The Haymarket church also will function as an evangelism center, with the Finleys and the church's pastor, Robert Banks, leading four- and eight-day intensive training sessions for Adventist leaders and lay members once a month.
Sabbath services will be held in a second-floor sanctuary with seating for 225 to 250 people. An on-site media center will give the church the capability to broadcast, giving it an international reach.
All About Community
The Adventist world church has placed an emphasis on making every Adventist church a community center over the past few years, with its leader, Ted N. C. Wilson, calling for comprehensive health ministry initiatives that meet people's physical, spiritual, mental, and emotional needs. Some churches offer cooking classes and others have resource centers, but few have plans quite as ambitious as the Haymarket church.
"We want our pastors and laypeople to see that churches have to engage in their communities," said Mark Finley, an editor-at-large for the Adventist Review and Adventist World magazines. "The methods may be different in each community, but the principle is the same. You try to do everything you can to make an impact for Christ in that community, just as Jesus did."
Construction started this spring on the US$4 million building, a dream come true for the Finleys, who have preached and led health seminars in nearly 100 countries over the past half century. Both are now 70 and feel a responsibility to share what they have learned with the next generation of Adventists.
"I know that 10 years from now I am not going to be able to jet all over the world, holding evangelistic meetings," Mark Finley said. "So the question is: How do you pass on what you've learned in 48 years of evangelism? My desire is to pass on to others any skills, any gifts, any knowledge that God has given me."
The church will function as their base. Slated to open in January 2016, the community center will be staffed by volunteers every day of the week."Often churches are the least economically efficient buildings in the world because they're open only once a week," Teenie Finley said. "Our church will be open seven days a week."
This is not a case of "build it and they will come." Although the Finleys keep a busy travel schedule, they also are deeply involved in the community. Mark Finley, for example, lectures on how to improve grades at a nearby community college. His last class was attended by 100 students.
"It's amazing," he said. "We talk about the impact of vitamin B on the brain and the impact of a wholesome diet on the thinking process. We talk about exercise and adequate sleep and their impact on study. The students love it."
"A Project of Faith"
Teenie Finley was impressed to start the project after praying about the lack of an Adventist church in Haymarket, the Finleys' hometown. One day, on her morning walk, she was surprised to see a sign on a grassy knoll reading "Future Church Site: For Sale or Lease." She felt an overwhelming need to pray, and she began to pray daily over the sign, pleading with God that this would be the site of an Adventist church.
Then one evening she told a lay-evangelism training seminar she was conducting that every church needed to be a training center. An attendee whom she had never met before pressed her for more information on the sidelines of the meeting. As she spoke with him, she mentioned that she had found the future church site and that she wished she and her husband could open an evangelism training center there.
The next day the attendee told her: "I went home last night and prayed about what you had told us about, and God impressed me to give you $50,000."
More donations flowed in as soon as the Finleys opened a special fund at the General Conference, the administrative body of the Adventist world church, to deposit the $50,000 and to seek God for further direction in the funding. One friend decided to contribute an additional $50,000, while another gave $7,000.
The $107,000 was far from the required amount. But the Finleys took the unexpected seed money as an indication that they should move forward in faith.
About the same time, Mark Finley and Tommie Thomas, an elder at the nearby Warrenton Adventist Church, approached the company that owned the church site and the surrounding community. To their surprise, the company offered them a better site. Teenie Finley had been praying at an undeveloped lot in a corner of the community, but the new site was located right in the heart of the community and boasted a parking lot and other amenities.
Through a series of miracles, God provided the finances necessary to purchase the property and begin the building process, Mark Finley said. The last funds remain to be raised, but he expressed confidence that God would see the project through to the end.
"This is a project of faith," he said. "It's a miracle."
The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Hungary and a breakaway group of hundreds of former Adventists have agreed to put aside past grievances and work toward healing a 40-year schism.
By Dyhann Buddoo-Fletcher, IAD
Going more than 30 years without a haircut did not disqualify a 66-year-old Jamaican man from baptism.
But his decision to dart out of an evangelistic meeting and find a barbershop convinced the pastor that he was willing to sacrifice all for Jesus.
George Johnson, a Rastafarian adherent who had taken a Nazirite vow not to cut his hair, told an astonished audience at a Seventh-day Adventist tent meeting in northern Jamaica that he once believed in the divinity of the former emperor of Ethiopia and had made plans to move to Africa. But now, he said, his loyalty was to the Creator God and he longed to go to heaven.
"Even if I had to cut off my hand to accept Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior, I would do it," Johnson, freshly trimmed and shaved, said at his baptism. With his voice choking with emotion, he added: "Nobody forced me to be baptized. No woman seduced me either. I hear them saying that Haile Selassie is God, but my God created the heavens and the earth."
Because of Johnson's testimony, several people decided to accept Jesus and get baptized during the recent four-week "Prepare to Meet Thy God" evangelistic series. A total of 15 people were baptized.
Johnson asked to be baptized after deciding that his decades-long search for a church that taught biblical truth had ended at the tent meeting. He had lived for more than three decades as a devout Rastafarian, a religious movement that emerged from Jamaica's slums in the 1920s and 1930s.
Rastafarians are united in their pride in African heritage and belief in the divinity of the late Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie I. Their lifestyle often includes wearing their hair in dreadlocks, the ritual use of marijuana, avoidance of alcohol, and vegetarianism.
Dreadlocks Versus Jesus
Johnson said he had visited many churches before attending the evangelistic meetings in the city of Falmouth."For 60 years I have been in the dark," he said. "When I went to the campaign, I heard the evangelist preach. My eyes were opened. The good news filled my heart. I found my church, and I am not leaving it!"
The path toward baptism was not easy. Johnson decided to give his heart to Jesus at the start of the second week of the meetings. But the local senior pastor, Carlington Hylton, was uncertain if Johnson was ready. The two spoke before the evangelistic meeting opened on a Sunday evening.
"I went to the tent early, about 6:30, to get acquainted with the candidates presented by the Bible instructors," Hylton said. "George was shown to me as a prospect sitting in the front seat of the tent, waiting for his baptism. I asked the Bible instructor if there was any discussion with him about his hair, and I was told, 'No.'?"
Hylton spoke with Johnson about his religious beliefs."I asked him if he was a Rastafarian or if his locks were just a hairstyle," the pastor said. "He told me he was a Rastafarian and was hoping to go back to Africa, where his forefathers are from. He said that he had taken a Nazirite vow, and his hair was his covenant, and it should not be cut."
Hylton said he realized that Johnson needed more time. He assured Johnson that he was not being denied baptism, and made arrangement to meet the next day for further Bible studies.
"Who Is This Man?"
But that same night, after listening to evangelist Livingston Burgess preach, Johnson went missing. He reappeared in line with the baptismal candidates.
"Who is this man?" asked Clavour Tucker, a local pastor who had just led the candidates in completing their baptismal vows.
"I didn't recognize him, nor did anyone else," Tucker said. "So I asked Elder Burgess to find out who he was. To our astonishment, it was George! He had gotten a haircut, a clean shave, and was ready for baptism."
He said the excitement grew under the tent as the audience realized what had happened, and many began to clap with joy.
"We all couldn't believe what had taken place," Tucker said. "You see, at that time of the evening most barbershops are closed. But George found someone to cut off his dreadlocks just in time to be baptized."
Hylton said he was amazed, and his concerns were laid to rest."There was nothing I could do. The man wanted Jesus so badly that he went and cut off his locks," he said. "The cutting of the hair for me was a public statement that George may not know much, but he knew that God wanted him. I could not deny him baptism."
Johnson said in an interview that he had no regrets about giving up his hair."When I listened to the sermon that Sunday night, I reflected that I had been in the dark all these years," he said. "I couldn't wait another day. I wanted to be baptized now. After hearing all that good news in the Bible, I realized that I needed Jesus now. That is why I cut off my hair."
We all know the conversational quiz by which we try to clarify priorities. It typically begins, "If you could only say one thing about _______, what would it be?"
By Bill Knott
We all know the conversational quiz by which we try to clarify priorities. It typically begins, "If you could only say one thing about _______, what would it be?" Reducing all the possible answers down to one somehow convinces us that we are getting at the most essential thing.
But when we turn that process to the life and ministry of Jesus, we find ourselves confounded by the sheer variety of things that we must say of Him. Among so many others, we need to say of Jesus that He is "truth," that He is "love," that He is "judge," that He is "Savior."
Had you asked that question across Judea and Samaria in the first century A.D., however, the favorite answer would have undoubtedly been "healer," for that is how the vast majority of people encountered Him. Even those who had but little idea of His teachings or His kingdom nonetheless discovered Him in hands that once again could grasp a tool, dread diseases that miraculously disappeared, and blind eyes that now could see a human face—His human face—for the first time. And they loved Him for the healing; followed Him because they had been healed; joined His cause because they glimpsed in Him a power to heal the world of more than physical afflictions.
So it is that all who intend today to build up the kingdom of Jesus must ultimately commit themselves to the work of healing that was so central to His earthly ministry. Preaching, urgent as it is, will never be enough: teaching, wise and timely as it can be, will never have the greatest impact. Truths become truly life-giving when they find a home in bodies that have been restored. This is why for 150 years, God's remnant church for the endtime has uniquely underlined how preaching, teaching, and healing always move together. In every place where Seventh-day Adventists share the Bible truths that heal the heart they also share the ministry of health that makes the wounded whole.
As you read this month's cover feature, "Zimbabwe Leads the Way," pray for your neighbors and your friends who will discover Jesus as you demonstrate His kindness for their physical well-being.
One of the great challenges facing Christians is not necessarily what they believe, but how they live.
By Mark A. Finley
I recently followed the footsteps of the apostle Paul on a journey to Greece. What impressed me most was the power of the gospel to change lives. Paul courageously preached in some of the most influential, sophisticated cities of his day. Hearts were touched. Lives were changed. Entire cities felt the life-transforming grace of God. In this month's Bible lesson we will journey with Paul to some of the political, intellectual, and commercial centers of the ancient world, and study together the power of the cross.
What prompted the apostle Paul to travel to the European continent? Read Acts 16:6-10.
Paul was sensitive to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Although he must have been perplexed initially when the doors to preaching the gospel in Asia were closed, he had confidence that if God closed one door, He would open another.
Where were Paul's first evangelistic efforts in Europe? Read Acts 16:11, 12.
Philippi was a city in Macedonia, northern Greece. It was on the Egnatian Way, the road that connected East and West. This influential city probably had a population of more than 100,000 people. Paul knew that if the gospel was going to make a difference in Europe, he must begin in its great population centers.
Who were the first three converts as the result of Paul's ministry in Europe? Read Acts 16:13-34. What are the characteristics of these three individuals? What are their similarities? What are their differences?
The gospel changed the lives of a wealthy businesswoman, a demon-possessed slave girl, and a middle-class Roman jailer. The gospel changes lives, all kinds of lives. In Paul's first evangelistic endeavor in Europe we have a demonstration that the power of the gospel reaches all humanity.
How did Paul describe the believers in Berea? Read Acts 17:11. What are the implications for our own personal Bible study?
What was the impact of Paul's teaching in Athens? Did he have any converts in this center of intellectual and philosophical thought? What do you discover as you read Acts 17:22-34?
Paul carefully reasoned with the philosophers of Athens on Mars Hill. He met logic with logic, and the Greek intellectuals were amazed at his clear reasoning. One of the city's most influential men, Dionysius, a prominent judge, was converted to Christ, as were a number of other men and women.
In Athens Paul used a more intellectual, rational approach. What were his tactics in Corinth? Read 1 Corinthians 2:1-5.
Although Paul faced major challenges in Corinth, what was the result of His preaching there? Read Acts 18:8-11.
There were miracles of God's grace everywhere Paul preached. The gospel transformed the most desperate lives. Light penetrated the darkest minds. Grace reached and delivered men and women caught in the grip of sin.
Paul's message of God's love and grace speaks to our hearts today. Nothing is too hard for God. His power for us is still available through His Word. He is still in the business of changing lives. He still surprises us with the majesty of His love, the power of His grace, and the glory of the gospel.
Church leaders have approved a completely new, Internet-centered encyclopedia to replace the Seventh-day Adventist Encyclopedia, first published in 1966.
By Andrew McChesney
Church leaders have approved a completely new, Internet-centered encyclopedia to replace the Seventh-day Adventist Encyclopedia, first published in 1966.
The new Encyclopedia of Seventh-day Adventists will debut online in early 2016 and be overseen by the General Conference's Office of Archives, Statistics, and Research (ASTR). The General Conference's Executive Committee has earmarked US$1.6 million for the five-year project.
"Unlike its predecessors, no future major revision process will be required, because of the continuous updating of the encyclopedia's Web site," ASTR said in a statement. "Thus, while the production of a new encyclopedia will be time-consuming and not cheap, it means a similar outlay of resources will never be necessary again."
ASTR is also partnering with the Adventist Review and Adventist World magazines, which developed an early model for a Wikipedia-style online Adventist encyclopedia.
The two magazines will work to encourage congregational and crowd-sourced histories of local churches, Adventist institutions, and individuals, while the ASTR effort will focus on scholarly contributions to understanding Adventist history and experience. "We're excited at the prospect of involving thousands of Adventists—laypersons, retirees, and members of congregations—who have unique knowledge they can share with this world-embracing project," said Adventist Review/Adventist World editor Bill Knott.
In addition to text, the online edition will feature video and audio and draw on the expertise of thousands of Adventist scholars worldwide. It will be available in all major languages, including English, Spanish, French, and German.
"We are working with divisions to translate the encyclopedia into the major languages spoken by church members," ASTR director David Trim said.
The idea for a Seventh-day Adventist encyclopedia was first raised in 1959. The Review and Herald Publishing Association initially decided against the idea, but, upon completing the nine-volume Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary in 1962, voted to publish the encyclopedia as a complement to the series. The project was announced at the 1962 Spring Council, and the single volume Seventh-day Adventist Encyclopedia produced by a staff of eight was released in January 1966. A revised edition was published a decade later in 1976. A substantial revision began in 1993 that resulted in the publication of two volumes in 1996.
In last month's World Vista column, we looked at God's call to faithfulness, faithfulness to Christ, to His Holy Word, to His church and prophetic movement, and much more.
By Ted N.C. Wilson
In last month's World Vista column "Called to Faithfulness: Now Is the Time", we looked at God's call to faithfulness, faithfulness to Christ, to His Holy Word, to His church and prophetic movement, and much more.
Jesus Christ is our role model and Savior. Through His righteousness and grace we can be faithful because He is faithful.
Praise God He has called us to be a people, a church, with a mission. And what a wonderful mission it is, a mission to bring hope and healing to a dying world, a mission to proclaim the Three Angels' Messages, a mission to share the wonderful news of Christ's soon return.
This divinely-appointed mission is the reason the Seventh-day Adventist Church exists, and it is a calling given to everyone—women and men, young people, children—regardless of age or gender.
Mission and Theology
Our unique, God-given mission springs from Revelation 14:6-12—the Three Angels' Messages—God's important messages for these last days of earth's history.
Some people may say these messages are politically incorrect and not advisable to preach. But I tell you that the Three Angels' Messages are the most important messages to share. They are our theology and mission, and the reason for God's wonderful remnant church. Seventh-day Adventist theology and mission are inseparable.
Everyone Is Needed
To reach the more than 7 billion people in the world for Christ and the important truths revealed in His Word, every Seventh-day Adventist is called to play an important part in God's final mission of mercy to this dark world.
We are told, "The light that God has given His people is not to be shut up within the churches that already know the truth. It is to be shed abroad into the dark places of the earth. Those who walk in the light as Christ is in the light will co-operate with the Saviour by revealing to others what He has revealed to them. . . . In the world today men and women are absorbed in the search for worldly gain and worldly pleasure. There are thousands upon thousands who give no time or thought to the salvation of the soul. The time has come when the message of Christ's soon coming is to sound throughout the world. Unmistakable evidences point to the nearness of the end."1
This work is not just for ordained ministers, but for everyone who believes and knows the truth. We are called to work together in fulfilling this important mission. Lay members are vitally important in carrying forward the truth for this time.
In your places of work, in social interactions, in your day-to-day activities, reveal the attractiveness of Christ and others will be drawn to know the source of your peace and happiness. Be willing to share the hope that is within you: the hope of Jesus' soon return.
We must remember that the ability to accomplish this work is not in human beings, or in programs or policies. The power and truth presented are found in the Word of God, in the Spirit of Prophecy, in earnest prayer, and in the Holy Spirit. "'Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,' says the Lord of hosts" (Zech. 4:6)
Our biblical message unites us as a worldwide people and guards us from isolating ourselves from society and from each other.
People of the Book
We are living in a time when many people do not want to hear the straight Word of God. They want to hear only what sounds good to them. Church members, preach the Word in season and out of season. Live like the Lord is coming soon, because He is!
We are to rely completely on the Lord and His precious Word. Let's increase the understanding that we are "people of the Book," accepting God's precious Word with the clear hermeneutical understanding that we use the historical-biblical approach for interpreting its messages. We do not accept the historical-critical method, which places human interpretation above the Bible interpreting itself.
As historicists, we believe that the Bible explains biblical prophecy with the understanding that the waymarks of history and the fulfillment of prophecy are clearly indicated and permeate history. We stand on the sure Word of prophecy.
We also accept fully the wonderful counsels given to us through the writings of Ellen White. The Holy Word and the Spirit of Prophecy empower us to accomplish our great work in announcing Christ's return.
Agents for Christ
As ministers and lay members work hand in hand, let's share this heavenly message in every way possible; through small groups, personal witnessing, public evangelism, publications, social media, and many other ways, including through the effective comprehensive health-ministry. Let's prepare people for Christ's soon coming by doing what God has asked, empowered, and equipped each of us to do.
An amazing promise is found in Christ's Object Lessons: "It is the privilege of every soul to be a living channel through which God can communicate to the world the treasures of His grace, the unsearchable riches of Christ. There is nothing that
Christ desires so much as agents who will represent to the world His Spirit and character. There is nothing that the world needs so much as the manifestation through humanity of the Saviour's love. All heaven is waiting for channels through which can be poured the holy oil to be a joy and blessing to human hearts" (p. 419, emphasis supplied).
Challenging Times Ahead
As the conflict between truth and error intensifies, a shaking will take place in God's church. Ellen White predicted, "As the storm approaches, a large class who have professed faith in the third angel's message, but have not been sanctified through obedience to the truth, abandon their position and join the ranks of the opposition. By uniting with the world and partaking of its spirit, they have come to view matters in nearly the same light; and when the test is brought, they are prepared to choose the easy, popular side. . . . They become the most bitter enemies of their former brethren."2
Those who hold fast to their Savior, and refuse to abandon the truths found in the Three Angels' Messages, realize that they must perform their duty in presenting these messages and leave the results with God. With "faces lighted up" they will "hasten from place to place to proclaim the message from heaven. . . . Miracles will be wrought, the sick will be healed, and signs and wonders will follow the believers. . . . Thus the inhabitants of the earth will be brought to take their stand.
The message will be carried not so much by argument as by the deep conviction of the Spirit of God. . . . The rays of light penetrate everywhere, the truth is seen in its clearness, and the honest children of God sever the bands which have held them. . . . Notwithstanding the agencies combined against the truth, a large number take their stand upon the Lord's side."3
My brothers and sisters, this is the exciting future for which you and I are being empowered and equipped to finish God's great work as we proclaim these mighty messages. Only by relying completely on Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit will we be able to accomplish anything. God is preparing us for something unusual: the outpouring of the latter rain of the Holy Spirit.
Mission-minded fellow believers, all heaven is waiting. Are we ready to answer heaven's call? Are we willing to dedicate ourselves fully to the Lord and allow Him to work through us to reach those who are perishing?
Jesus is coming soon!
1 Testimonies for the Church, vol. 9, pp. 24, 25.
2 The Great Controversy, p. 608.
3 Ibid., p. 612.
Ted N.C. Wilson has been president of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists since 2010.
God could have sent angels to work for the reformation of man, but He did not do this. Humanity must touch humanity. The church is the Lord's instrumentality.
By Ellen G. White
God could have sent angels to work for the reformation of man, but He did not do this. Humanity must touch humanity. The church is the Lord's instrumentality. He works through those that are willing to be worked. If the church had cherished a sense of her accountability, fervent, earnest messengers would have carried the truth to countries far and near. God's living Word would have been preached in every corner of the earth. What was Christ's last commission to His disciples before He left them? Lifting up His hands, He blessed them, and said, "Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature." . . .
Christ's commission is to be received and acted upon. We are to go forth in faith, with earnest prayer for the promise of One who has said, "Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world." With the promise of such companionship, we are guilty of great unbelief and disobedience if we refuse to take up the cross of self-denial and self-sacrifice.
God Uses the Teachable
The words, "Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature," are spoken to every individual. We may be adapted for different branches of the work; but while we do our part unselfishly, we are obeying the command.
Do we search the precious Word of God interestedly, that we may say, "The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple," not to men and women of weak intellect, but to those who cherish simplicity of heart and mind, who are willing to be taught by the Holy Spirit, that they may know how to open the Word of life to others?
As we communicate the light that has found entrance to our souls, the Holy Spirit gives increased light, and our hearts are filled with the precious joy of the Lord. . . .
God will use humble men [and women] as His instruments. Even though they have but one talent, if they trade upon it, it will increase. The great fault in the church is that the work of saving souls is so limited that the advancement of the kingdom of God is slow.
A backslidden church is the sure result of a selfish church—a church that does not use her talents in cooperating with Jesus to restore the image of God in men. We are to minister to every creature. A responsibility is laid upon us to work for all—our friends, our acquaintances, those who are bound up with the world and alienated from God. The apparently amiable and agreeable are to come into the sphere of our labors. The truth is for them as much as for us, and we must say, "Come."
God has entrusted the knowledge of the truth of redemption to every converted soul, and this knowledge is to be given to others. With a tender, sympathetic heart, tell them of the great truth of redemption.
If we are in earnest, we can and will so speak that all will see that we have the love of the truth in our hearts. The frivolity and love of amusement that we encounter may chill our soul, but it will not silence the message we bear as Christ's witnesses. And each soul saved will save other souls; for those who are truly converted will realize that they are the depositaries of sacred trusts. What rich blessings will follow pure, consecrated effort, the worker depending on God to give the increase!
This is taken from the article "Christ's Commission," published in Review and Herald, April 26, 1898. Seventh-day Adventists believe that Ellen G. White (1827-1915) exercised the biblical gift of prophecy during more than 70 years of public ministry.
We have been hearing more about "comprehensive health ministry." Is this just another program or "buzzword"? Is anything really practical happening in the church and, more important, in local communities?
By Peter N. Landless
We have been hearing more about "comprehensive health ministry." Is this just another program or "buzzword"? Is anything really practical happening in the church and, more important, in local communities?
Comprehensive health ministry (CHM) is a term used to reflect and embrace in a more modern parlance the meaning of "medical missionary work," a term used by Ellen G. White urging the church to engage in wholistic caring and healing. CHM includes not just health workers but also pastors, teachers, administrators, and every church member. When CHM is incorporated into the Mission to the Cities initiative, the result could be "the setting in operation of a mighty movement such as we have not yet witnessed."
A primary objective is to keep Jesus as our "pattern man" and to follow Christ's method, ministry, and mission alone.
As a world church program comprising numerous departments and administrators, CHM's goal, by God's grace, is to promote physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. It strives to model the self-sacrificial ministry of Christ in a broken world.
What does comprehensive health ministry look like? This special initiative has four basic markers:
When put into practice, it appears as if Jesus is among us! Those who are sick are cared for; those who are hungry are fed; those who are naked are clothed; sympathy, love, and inclusivity abound.
It is not merely a method but rather a ministry and a mission, extending the healing ministry of Jesus Christ "to make people whole."
It is concerned as much with wellness and wholeness as it is with the treatment of disease. Preventive lifestyle initiatives are vitally needed.
The continuum of care addresses the whole person in every aspect, including physical, social, mental, and spiritual.
All people seek wholistic health, even though sometimes they may not be fully aware that the "void" that may exist is spiritual wholeness. There are many practical areas where this "commodity" of health—a common goal desired by all—can make the difference with youth, children, and adults of all ages, as well as in our various ministries and endeavors such as our education systems, chaplaincy programs, and development and relief initiatives. CHM does not belong to the Health Ministry Department; rather, it is a ministry and mission for every church worker and every church member. Our churches can become community health centers and provide instruction in balanced healthful living, cooking and nutrition, smoking cessation (Breathe-Free 2), and recovery ministry. They can run seminars that destigmatize mental health problems and help people better cope with depression and anxiety.
The Adventist health message, when practiced with balance, has as many mental and emotional benefits as it does physical. Mega health events treating disease and providing dental and ophthalmic care have been run with great success in San Francisco and San Antonio in the United States, and Harare in Zimbabwe, with recipients viewing the gracious love of Jesus through the lens of His servants' practice of selfless CHM.
As every church member embraces comprehensive health ministry, every church may become a center for health promotion. We maintain relevance in our communities by practicing Christ's method of mingling, sympathizing, meeting needs, winning confidence, and sharing timeless spiritual truths of salvation and eternal life. Our challenge to pastors, educators, health workers, and every church member is to get involved!
And, oh yes, to even share the 2015 Mission Book, Health and Wellness: Secrets That Will Change Your Life.2
A United Ministry
My heartfelt appeal: We can't do it alone. We need one another. We are all part of the body of Christ. As Paul stated: "For in fact the body is not one member but many" (1 Cor. 12:14).
Together, and with God, we can!
1 Ellen G. White, Medical Ministry (Mountain View, Calif.: Pacific Press Pub. Assn., 1932), p. 304.
2 Order at www.adventistbookcenter.com/health-wellness-secrets-that-will-change-your-life.html, or contact your local conference, union, or division publishing department for more information.
Peter N. Landless, a board-certified nuclear cardiologist, is director of the General Conference Health Ministries Department.
"Without Me you can do nothing" (John 15:5). Seventh-day Adventists are very conscious of living at the end of time.
By Lowell C. Cooper
"Without Me you can do nothing" (John 15:5).
Seventh-day Adventists are very conscious of living at the end of time. On the brink of eternity, we are absorbed with the shortness of time. Our speech and other communications are shaped by the conviction that the second coming of Jesus is imminent, and we have much work yet to do. How can we possibly get it all done?
End-of-time Thinking Galvanizes Focus
A woman in her mid-30s arrived at the airport departure gate for her flight. She had come early and thus had time to relax and read her book. Several moments passed. Suddenly she leaped to her feet and exclaimed, "I left my phone in the car!"
She glanced at her watch, threw her book and jacket on the chair, cried, "I'll be back," and headed down the corridor. Through the corridor, past security and check-in counters, out the door, across the road, and down the walk to the parking lot. At last she reached her car, grabbed the phone, slammed the door, and began the return journey.
Gasping for breath, she arrived at the security line, the place where one experiences eternity in the present. Finally through security, she summoned her last energies and leaned in to a frantic dash for the boarding gate. Other passengers had already boarded. The agent stood ready to close the door and caught sight of this desperate person coming down the corridor. Without breaking stride, the passenger arrived at the boarding gate, grabbed her coat, presented her boarding pass, and headed on to the plane. She made it just in time—clutching her phone, purse, and jacket—but she had forgotten her book on the chair. Living under a sense of urgency had so concentrated her attention on one thing that she overlooked another.
How Does One Live in the "Last Days"?
What should be prioritized on a person's or the church's agenda at the end of time? How does a church live under the pressure of end-time thinking?
The Gospel of John records a conversation between Jesus and His disciples when one might say Jesus was living in the "end of time." Chapters 13-17 of John's Gospel present a fascinating summary of this last meeting before the crucifixion of Jesus. He ate a meal with the disciples, washed their feet, spoke about His betrayal, reaffirmed that He had chosen them, gave a new commandment, described the work of the Holy Spirit, and used the vine and branches as a symbol of the relation between Him and His disciples.
These words of Jesus were spoken to His disciples. However, down through history those who view themselves as His disciples have heard these words as though they were being addressed directly to themselves.
I have often wondered why Jesus didn't have much to say about finishing the work. One might have expected that His last discourse with those who would carry on His mission in this world would be about strategy and tasks. Why didn't He talk about theological truth, organizational structure, strategic initiatives, and succession planning? With just a word or two He could have resolved doctrinal questions that have created havoc among His followers for centuries. A paragraph or so about church structure and leadership would have been enormously helpful; perhaps an insight about the use of technology and social media. And how, with such a burgeoning world population, are His disciples then and now to reach all nations, cities, and people?
The Primacy of Relationships
At this, His last opportunity to outline a strategic plan for mission, Jesus spends His time on relationships more so than on tasks. Many of us are task-oriented. We want a program, clear instructions, a time line, and specific performance targets. Instead Jesus says, "He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing" (John 15:5).
A somewhat similar situation is recorded in the Old Testament. At the command of God, Moses led the people of Israel out of Egypt, through the sea, into the wilderness. Then He is summoned to meet with God on Mount Sinai. What Moses needs is an organizational chart and a strategic plan, a blueprint of how to get this undisciplined mob of slaves moving across the wilderness and into the Promised Land. He spends 40 days there on the mountain, enough time surely to get the priorities, technicalities, structures, and strategies sorted out. But instead He comes back to the people with a code of conduct and a diagram for a worship place.
God doesn't seem to be in much haste about getting to the Promised Land. His first priority is to create from this motley assortment of tribes a community that embodies the character of God Himself. He wants them to know Him and become like Him.
The invitation to God's people is to become a new kind of human community, not merely to accomplish some task. He seeks to create a people who will reflect His own character, people who "proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light" (1 Peter 2:9; see also Matt. 5:16).
How Will the Work Get Finished?
During the early days of our service in India, the ministerial director convened a meeting of department leaders and pastors in the local field. At the end of a long day of presentations on various topics he suddenly announced that there would be a quiz. We were all rather surprised and not a little embarrassed, for we had not paid strict attention throughout the day.
The ministerial director went to the chalkboard and simply drew a few blanks and wrote a few words that looked like this:
He asked us to fill in the blanks so that the completed sentence could serve as a reliable compass for our ministry. We were silent for some time. Slowly, tentatively, a few suggestions emerged.
Ministers will do the work if church members will furnish the means.
Lay members will do the work if pastors will furnish the training.
The church will do the work if the conference will furnish the plans.
We were serious about our suggestions. But after each proposal the ministerial director shook his head with obvious disappointment. "You are not getting it!" he declared. Some tense moments of silence passed. Finally he returned to the chalkboard, filled in the blanks and wrote the reference.
"God will do the work if we will furnish Him the instruments."*
We were all in a teachable frame at that instant. Those last few minutes of a long day's meeting have been etched indelibly on my mind. Effectiveness in ministry, in witnessing, is rooted in relationship more than in method or technique. I must not let the pressure of "finishing the work" divert my attention from the Lord of the work, the source of spiritual power for both my life and my work.
*?Ellen G. White, Testimonies for the Church (Mountain View, Calif.: Pacific Press Pub. Assn., 1948), vol. 9, p. 107.
Lowell C. Cooper has served 16 years as a general vice president for the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.
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When people think of ultrasound techs (also known as sonographers or ultrasound technologists), they often visualize the TV shows, movies, or ads they've seen where ultrasound is used during pregnancy to give parents a peek inside the womb to view the moving and growing baby. This is probably the most famous utilization of ultrasound, but there are so many other uses for this powerful technology as well. Sonographers play a vital role in evaluating and diagnosing a huge range of medical conditions among pre-born, newborn, child, adult, and elderly patients.
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Responsibilities of Ultrasound Tech
An ultrasound technician is a medical assistant or diagnostic sonography professional who maintains and operates ultrasound machinery in a hospital, doctor's office, or health clinic. Ultrasound machines are used for both diagnostic and treatment of various medical conditions, as well as for preventive treatment. The main duty of an ultrasound tech is to make the physician or radiologist's job easier by doing preparatory work or capturing images before the doctor comes in to see a patient. Ultrasound technician is a general term for someone working in the field of diagnostic medical sonography, which includes any use of sound wave-based imaging technology in a medical context.
Some of the main tasks you'll be expected to do in most ultrasound tech employment situations are:
- Patient Preparation: Escorting patients into the treatment room, describing the process of "taking an ultrasound," taking images, and calling the doctor in when the preparations are finished.
- Results Analysis: Determining whether the image is of usable quality, and taking more if not. Summarizing the number, type, and content of images that have been taken, and keeping a record of the information for the doctor or radiologist.
- Equipment Operations and Maintenance: Preparing the ultrasound machine for each use, and cleaning and recalibrating it afterward. A professional technician will be needed to fix actual problems within the machine, but ultrasound techs do routine maintenance to assure that the machine is functioning properly and ready to use when a patient arrives.
- Record Keeping: Write down the details of each patient's visit, from the type of images taken to their content and the diagnosis or treatment that was suggested or given. Many doctor's offices have specific employees to keep records and do other paperwork, but an ultrasound technician's job inevitably involves some writing and paper pushing.
Though ultrasound technicians work in comfortable offices or clinics, they may need to spend long hours on their feet, operating ultrasound machinery, greeting patients, and fetching the radiologist or other resident physician to make interpretations and diagnoses.
Are There Different Types of Medical Sonographers?
Because sonography is used on so many different areas of the body, most sonographers choose to specialize in one or more areas. These include: obstetric/gynecologic sonographers, who study the female reproductive system; abdominal sonographers, who inspect organs such as the gallbladder, bile ducts, kidneys, liver, pancreas, spleen and the male reproductive system; neurosonographers, who study the nervous system and the brain; breast sonographers who aid in mammography in order to detect breast cancer, track tumors, monitor blood supply conditions, and assist in biopsy of breast tissue; and vascular and cardiac sonographers, who study the heart and blood vessels.
How do I Become a Medical Sonographer in Wheatland?
There are multiple avenues to becoming a medical sonographer, including formal education from a college, university, or hospital; technical training at a vocational school; or training in the armed forces in Wheatland. No state requires formal certification for medical sonographers; however, certifying bodies exist, most notably the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), and many employers prefer certified sonographers because they have been held to a regulated standard. A sonographer can qualify to sit for the exam through formal education or work experience.
If you choose formal education, the types of programs available are:
Associate Degree – These two-year programs are offered at various colleges, and are the most prevalent degree in Wheatland. They also make up the majority of the 150 accredited programs nationwide. Coursework includes anatomy, physiology, instrumentation, physics, patient care, and medical ethics.
Bachelor's Degree – A few four-year sonography training programs exist at colleges and universities in Wheatland, but they are much less common than associate programs. These programs are also accredited.
Vocational Certificate – Some vocational/technical schools offer one-year training programs in sonography in Wheatland, and some employers accept this as sufficient education. This avenue is mainly recommended for professionals who are already employed in the health field and seeking training in ultrasound to increase their marketability. A certificate may not be the best way to get started in the field.
Ultrasound Technician Career Overview in Wheatland
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|Associate's degree is most common; certificate and bachelor's degree programs also available
|Professional certification may be required or preferred by some employers
|Projected Job Growth (2015-2021) in Wheatland
|Median Salary (2011)* (Wheatland)
How do I Choose an Ultrasound Technician Program in Wheatland?
Accreditation – The accrediting body for medical sonography programs is the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health/Education Programs (CAAHEP). The CAAHEP has accredited 150 programs, including those offered by colleges and universities, as well as some hospital training programs. Though attending an accredited program is not the only way to become a medical sonographer in Wheatland, it does automatically qualify graduates to sit for the certifying exam and is universally recognized by employers.
Admissions Requirements – Make sure to research the admissions requirements of programs that interest you. Vocational, associate and bachelor's programs may specific courses in math, health, and/or sciences.
Career Goals/ Specialization – Because specialization is so common in sonography, be sure that your program of choice offers your desired specialty. Vascular and cardiac sonography are two particularly specialized programs that not all schools offer.
Curriculum – Look over the program curriculum and make sure that yours provides plenty of hands-on experience. Because sonography is a very hands-on, technical profession, this might be the most important part of your education.
What is the Job Outlook for Sonographers in Wheatland?
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, medical sonography jobs should grow 18 percent in Wheatland between 2008 and 2018, much faster than average. This is due to an aging population and the increased use of ultrasound technology as a safe alternative to radiological procedures. Uses for ultrasound technology are also expected to expand in the future.
Salary – According to the BLS, the median salary for medical sonographers in Wheatland is $66,699. This salary is higher than the average for allied health professionals with similar training.
Career Advancement – Advancement is possible by adding sonography specializations in order to increase your marketability. Also, taking on administrative duties, such as managing a department, can increase your earning potential. Also according to the BLS, the top 10 percent of sonographers make over $82,483 in Wheatland.
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When it comes time to pack up the Family Truckster for a road trip, you should set your sights on having a good time, not worrying about your trip's financial tally. You can save a lot of money by finding alternative transportation to air travel, which also has its other headaches. But road trips aren't cheap, either, when you factor in the high fuel costs and wear and tear on your vehicle. Don't forget hotels, tolls, meals and the cost of the fun things you have planned. By the time you get home, your cranky, road-weary family could have racked up a huge credit card bill. Here are a few tips to help you save a little cash on your next trip.
Smart Food
Food costs can add up quickly on a road trip. Don't think you can eat packed sandwiches from a cooler every day either, because you'll get sick of them eventually and find yourself eating out at every meal. The key is to mix it up. Research the restaurants of towns you'll be visiting or driving through, and seek out inexpensive cafes and delis to avoid having to live on fast food. Couple these great local finds with a mix of packed lunches and breakfasts on the go, and you'll definitely see some savings. Keep plenty of snacks on hand to make sure you're all not starving when you arrive at your location. Be sure to get them from a grocery store instead of a convenience store, because you will pay extra for the convenience.
The Internet has tons of Web sites that offer discounted meals through an easy download to your smart phone. Think of it as an e-coupon of sorts. Typically, these deals are based around a city, so scope out online deals in the areas you'll be visiting and take advantage of the savings they offer. Groupon.com and Scoutmob.com are two sites with lots of great deals. If you're traveling with youngsters, look out for restaurants that offer discounts (or even free meals) on certain nights to kids under 12.
Low-cost Lodging
The first thing you'll probably hear when it comes to saving some bucks on road trip lodging is "go camping!" But not all families are into the outdoors, and you're just asking for bad attitudes if you go Clark Griswold and try to force them into it. If your husband and kids are nature challenged, then a hotel will probably be more to more to their liking. Roadside motels usually have great rates, but if your family refuses to camp, they may also boycott the meager accommodations of a roach motel.
Just like with meals, planning for your hotel stays is a must. Plot your stops ahead of time and try to stick to that schedule. Once you know your stayover points, use the Internet to find discounted deals. You might also want to consider joining AAA, which offers savings on pretty much all hotels in the country and a roadside assistance policy that can be helpful in a pinch.
Sometimes a suite is less expensive for a family than getting separate rooms for the kids and parents, or if you really want to save a buck, ask for rollaway beds and have a good old-fashioned slumber party in the same room. And last but not least, home stays are as cheap as it gets, so don't be afraid to call up that third cousin from Topeka who you haven't seen in 10 years.
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- "Frugal Road Trip Tips." Planning-Fun-Road-Trips.com. March 26, 2010. (Sept. 8, 2010)http://www.planning-fun-road-trips.com/frugal-road-trip.html
- Schaller, Bob and Geneviève Lauzière. "The Art of the Cheap Road Trip." RoadTrip America. 2010. (Sept. 8, 2010)http://www.roadtripamerica.com/travelplanning/cheap-road-trips.htm
- Smith, Laurel. "Stretch Your Dollar on the Road." MomsMinivan.com. 2010. (Sept. 8, 2010)http://www.momsminivan.com/savemoney.html


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While the Big Two—Nikon and Canon—come out tops when it comes to the cameras used to shoot prizewinning underwater images, it seems the financials are another story entirely. For their most recent fiscal years, Canon's imaging division reported (PDF) a year-on-year (YOY) decrease of over 11% and Nikon reported (PDF) an almost 18% drop YOY.
But it seems Sony is bucking that trend. Its imaging business—that's cameras and lenses, but significantly not including image sensors—reported a 12% increase in profits compared to 2017 and a 2% increase in sales to 670 billion yen. Compare that with Canon, which had camera and lens sales of 595 billion yen—down almost 15% on 2017. Worse still, Canon has predicted sales of just 500 billion yen for 2019 after reporting a first-quarter fall in camera sales of 23%—that's a very dire sounding 82% fall in profit, from $230 million to just $42 million.
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It's encouraging news for Sony, which has seen its almost 100% share in the full-frame mirrorless market crumble after the arrival of the Nikon Z7/Z6 and Canon EOS R/RP. The April BCN Ranking figures for the Japanese full-frame mirrorless market put Sony at 50%, Canon at 30%, and Nikon at 15%.
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We were the first UK university to offer a Master's degree in sound, and we continue to offer the opportunity to harness your skills within The Faculty of Media & Communication's vibrant production environment.
This degree will advance your sound knowledge in a variety of different genres, ranging from documentary to drama and animation. Relevant industry practice underpins teaching and learning methods on this course, which aims to enable you to develop creative opportunities in sound.
You may have an undergraduate qualification in a related subject or may be able to show your suitability for this programme of study through associated work-experience or evidence of and outputs from other related activities.
In collaboration with other disciplines from the postgraduate media production framework, you will learn how to work with sound more effectively in location and post-production environments. You will also have the opportunity to develop collaborative projects with computer generated material through Bournemouth University's National Centre for Computer Animation (NCCA) or via other creative ventures.
You will have the advantage of working in a range of tailor-made facilities, including specially built post-production sound studios, foley/ commentary recording suites, as well as other facilities. Course-specific sound resources are available to book 24 hours a day, seven days a week for most of the year.
As part of the AVID Learning Partnership, this course has greater relevance and credibility within the industry.
As a student on this course you'll have the chance to take advantage of opportunities with RedBalloon, an award winning professional production unit based in the Faculty of Media and Communication.
Please watch the recorded BU webinar 'MA Sound Design for Film and Television'. Presented by Dr Maike Helmers, Senior Lecturer Sound Design, this online webinar will give you an excellent insight into this Master's programme.
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Everyone beneath the sun is dreaming dreams,scheming schemes, wanting what they haven't got, chasing golden beams...I'm like the rest its quite true
October 29, 2008
17 comments:
very cool.
by chance, any of the pictures taken with a 'new' camera ??
- October 29, 2008 at 9:39 AM
- bhumika said...
Thanks girish. The earlier pics were taken with a film cam and scanned for this particular post. Those of this year's rangoli are taken by my olympus. Still haven't got my new cam :P
- October 29, 2008 at 9:49 AM
- pink dogwood said...
Wow - simply amazing.
- October 29, 2008 at 10:40 AM
- Sherri said...
Love the one your sister did! And also the mendhi one is gorgeous also. Do you get so sad when you have to "dismantle" this lovely work? How long do you keep it?
- October 29, 2008 at 5:38 PM
- MASALA CHAI said...
Wow , you're very talented. I tried doing rangoli last year and I must say it isn't very easy at all...these look gorgeous
- October 29, 2008 at 10:32 PM
- ~mE said...
beautiful :)
very recently a friend introduced me to warli..i had seen it before but never knew it was called warli..im in love with it now :)
- October 30, 2008 at 12:28 AM
- ~ ॐ ~ said...
Literally floored !!!
cheeti hai tu bhoomi !!!
- October 30, 2008 at 6:36 AM
- Mana said...
Wow.. Lovely Rangoli designs :) Liked them all..
- October 30, 2008 at 9:27 PM
- Piggy Little said...
i know y u are, in true sense of the term, an artist.
coming for ur bday. be prepared :)
love lots and lots and lots and lots. :)
- October 31, 2008 at 3:40 AM
- Unknown said...
oyeee meri jaan mera toh naam tumne badal diya hai..Itz roshan nw...Mera naam roshan kar diya heroin...Meri aankhein hi bhar aayee yeh sab dekh k n jo logo ne wah wahi kari hai aapki....
Seriously u r succha talented babe..Nxt yr se start takin up orders :P
- November 1, 2008 at 10:18 AM
- bhumika said...
@pink dogwood
Thank you :)
yes, my elder sis is quite a perfectionist :) We keep the rangoli for 5 days after diwali. And when it comes to washing it away, it's really a sad site...
@masala chai
Thanks for your appreciation :) Like i said, i'm better at 'painting' a rangoli than using the powdered colours. The later is quite a task for me too.
warli is definitely one of the best art forms from India. I've always been awed by the intricate line work and am glad that even you found it interesting.
haha! that's quite a comment :)
thank you so much :)
I wouldn't want to claim that title as yet. but you know how much i love to indulge in art :)
abt the b'day plan - it couldn't get better than this :))
@shipra aka roshan
nautankibaaz...aakhir mere blog ki yaad aa hi gayi tujhe! aapki taarif ke liye dhanyawaad. aur rahi baat rangoli order lene ki - what an idea sirji :P
- November 2, 2008 at 1:30 AM
- Veda said...
Really good bhumika! I love the front door space u have! is that a row house like?
- November 18, 2008 at 3:03 AM
- bhumika said...
@ Veda
Welcome to my blog! Ya, we have a huge space in front of the main entrance - perfect for large-size rangolis like these :) And yes, we live in a row house.
- November 18, 2008 at 3:16 AM
I love the camels by the main door. Where did you buy it. Are they affordable.
on the side note- I looooove entrance so much that I want to see more of your house decor (I could use some tips on decorating) thank you
- November 25, 2008 at 12:49 PM
- bhumika said...
Thanks for your appreciation. The camels were bought from a market here that sells old wood work and were then restored and painted. I will definitely try to share more very soon.
- December 1, 2008 at 1:07 AM
- Rekha said...
Loved all the rangoli designs, Very creative.
- December 26, 2008 at 12:07 AM
- bhumika said...
Thanks for your appreciation. Loved your blog and will surely visit more often :)
- December 30, 2008 at 12:00 AM


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Spending time in the outdoors is a guaranteed way to relieve stress and actively engage in a positive lifestyle. But, with time and space becoming an ever-diminishing commodity in our lives, getting your patch of green close to home is becoming more and more important. Cue the rise of good old-fashioned community gardening.
Future leaders got Positively Relaxed with Tranquini
The 68th International Congress of AIESEC, the world's foremost non-profit youth leadership development organization, took place in Warsaw, Poland on 14 -24 August 2016. AIESEC has previously helped to create constructive experience for famous leaders such as Bill Clinton, Kofi Annan, former Polish President Aleksander Kwaśniewski and former Portugese President, Cavaco Silva.
This event brought together young future leaders from around the world. More than 1 000 representatives from 120 countries around the globe, including India, Brasil, Colombia and Germany, arrived to the capital of Poland to discuss, and prepare to act upon, the most important global issues bringing forward a variety of meaningful ideas.
It was important for Tranquini to bring relaxation to these passionate future leaders and help to inspire them to be calm, positive and to inject more positivity into our world.
I think I can, I know I can.
Stuck in traffic? Run out of milk? Battling to see the wood from the trees? It's pretty easy to get sidetracked by the pressures and inconveniences of everyday life. Sometimes, you just need to stop and think about all the positive things around us. By actively engaging in positive thought we become the masters of our own destinies. When we feel in control, everything seems achievable. So, here are five simple things you can do that will help you think and be more positive.
Stop trying to keep up with the Jones.
Worrying about the success of others does nothing to change your own circumstances. Focus on what you have and what you're doing and you'll immediately start to feel more positive because you'll be putting your energy into things that are within your control.
Redefine failure.
Understand that falling down is a necessary part of picking yourself up. Michael Jordan once said: "I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed."
Act as if.
Even if you don´t feel positive, confident, calm or decisive you can make the conscious decision to act like you do. And after you have done that for a few minutes, guess what happens? You will actually start to feel positive, confident, calm or decisive.
Live in the now.
Don´t let your thoughts drift into the past or future more than necessary. It's often a sure-fire way to start negative loops of thoughts in your mind. What you're doing right now will always be more important than what you've done previously or what you plan to do in the future.
Show appreciation.
Remembering how good you've got it is a simple thing you can do to bring more positivity in to your life, and is a great way to turn an angry, sad and frustrated mood around.
So, think positive thoughts and good things will start to happen.
Tranquini has arrived to wonderful, green Ireland!
Tranquini has introduced a new way to relax in Ireland in cooperation with Jaymark, our country distribution partner. Major retail accounts were very excited about Tranquini, supporting the development of new age beverages as the healthy alternative to soft drinks. The range of Tranquini flavours is already available in Supervalu, Centra, Spar, Eurospar, Mace, Yes Key Stores, Londis, Musgraves Cash and Carry and Elliotts Cash and Carry.
The country launch was accompanied by numerous activities. As part of Heritage week, Tranquini was present during morning yoga sessions in Dublin City Hall on the 22nd – 26th August. Aideen O'Connor, yoga instructor from Markeivicz Sports and Leisure, encouraged participants to practice active relaxation and to reach a state of "body and mind balance". Tranquini Chill girls presented the products, explaining the benefits and role of Tranquini in active relaxation to achieve a positive state of mind. In one of the Yoga hubs a Yoga teacher reacted to the Tranquini offer: "Sounds like just what we need".
To celebrate World Relaxation Day and offer people a positive moment of relaxation out of their busy schedule, we set up a Tranquini Relaxation Station in the middle of Dublin City Centre. We offered Tranquini for people to taste in the wonderfully relaxing area of South King Street, adjacent to Stephens Green Park, which attracted many people. This Tranquini Relaxation Station allowed people to participate in some unwinding activities like playing mini golf, or yoga exercises while listening to music. It was a great atmosphere activating people to take the time to relax and feel how important it is in a daily routine. Consumers were intrigued by the drink as they had never seen it before and they were keen to try the product. They appreciated the unique experience of Tranquini Positively Relaxed and more than 3000 people said that they enjoyed our product.
Tranquni also shared its positive relaxation with people at work and with shoppers to enable them stay calm despite their daily stresses in the office or handling family duties. Tranquini brought its healthy lifestyle offering during an in-store Musgraves Robin Hood Olympics Event on 4th of August, where we promoted health products for the Olympics.
From the start, the reaction to Tranquini was very positive. One young couple said 'This is exactly what we need, especially just after work when we have had a very stressful day…we'll take two of each please!'
All That Jazz
When you hear the word 'Jazz', you tend to think of smokey, underground clubs in prohibition era America. You imagine middle-aged virtuosos belting out improvised sets on brass instruments and sultry singers scatting along to the whiskey soaked tunes while the audience reclines in comfortable leather chairs. But, the truth is, that was only the beginning.
In a way, the word Jazz has been tied to a time in history, when in truth it has continued to evolve and influence almost all forms of music.
Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, James Brown and more have all pointed to Jazz as one of their earliest and ultimate inspirations. Even in Hip Hop and Rap the Jazz influence is prominent, turning up in freestyle and countless numbers of old classics being sampled and reinterpreted for a modern audience.
What has remained constant is that jazz and its offsprings are typified by positive, chilled vibes.
Here are five modern songs you have probably never associated with jazz before that found their mojo by sampling classic Jazz tracks and reinventing them. So, sit back, kick off your shoes, relax and enjoy as we bring jazz into the 21st Century.
A Tribe Called Quest – Jazz (We Got)
A Tribe Called Quest – one of the most popular hip hop crews. Inspired Jazz (We've Got) Buggin 'Out by shots of Eli "Lucky" Thomson, a contemporary of John Coltrane – this is their love letter to the Jazz.
Jay Z – New Day
Jay Z – one of the most famous rapper and producer brings his interpretation of this timeless classic to jazz and blues singer Nina Simone, back into the spotlight. Distinctive features include the song underlying jazz tones that have the genre breathed a new life.
Lauren Hill & Carlos Santana's – To Zion
Lauren Hill – it could even be considered as legend from the old jazz days. In the song "To Zion" it closes for a reinterpretation of the song "Ode to Billie Joe" jazz legend Lou Donaldson, with legendary guitarist Carlos Santana together
Ludacris – The Number One Spot
Ludacris is one of the most renowned rap artists of modern times. His unique lyrics and take on the genre have brought rap to a diverse audience. Never was this more apparent than when he turned to Jazz producing legend Quincy Jones to sample 'Soul Bossa Nova' for his hit 'The Number One Spot'
US3 – Cantaloop
US3 – the English band has dedicated the song "Cantaloupe Iceland" from Herbie Hancock to compose their song "cantaloop". In many clubs and cafes cantaloop runs today as background music.
Whether you have been aware of it or not, the chances are good that you're inside a deep jazz fan.
Tranquini Positively Relaxed during music festivals this summer in Georgia
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My son and I are road tripping around northern Arizona (lovely wife has to work, sigh) Visiting the family and staying at my moms house. Our mornings have been taken up with different construction jobs and nights with visiting friends, relatives or shopping. Yesterday I put a roof on a garage and my son dug holes for my mom.
Last night we went out Christmas shopping. Thursday we're heading down to Phoenix to see my dad and uncle Larry and pick up my tool box (if it fits in the truck).
Today I went out to lunch with fellow blogger Some Soldiers Mom
and her husband at the Iron Springs Café and they showed me their house afterwards. I've lived in Prescott most of my adult life and the view from their balcony is the best one I've see of Thumb Butte anywhere (big mountain that sticks up like a thumb, here's the picture).
Fellow milbloggers, if you haven't met these two, you're missing out. Good people, some of the nicest folk I've met in a while. Another plus to being a milblogger, you get to meet a lot of great people. Now when's our next West Coast milblog meet up?
Well I'm at my sister's house and she just got done feeding my new nephew so it's time to hang out with them. Merry Christmas all!
I'm a Retired Navy Corpsman who works at Naval Hospital Oak Harbor, married to a bright haired girl, take pictures and sleep with dogs and sometimes blog. Enjoying the process of building a skillset where I can fix anything anything animate, inanimate or spiritual. Disclaimer: The words expressed here in no way represent the views of the Navy, Marines, DOD or even humanity in general. They are mine alone unless otherwise stated. "When life gives you a swamp, find a yoda"
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Holidays around Prescott
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It's been a busy month for Seattle's tallest skyscraper. Chinese investors recently purchased the 76-story Columbia Center for $711 million and now the property is the focus of a lawsuit launched by the developers of the neighboring Mark tower project.
The Seattle Times reported on the "giant cables and shoring mechanisms" — which are meant to stabilize foundations and often extend into nearby property lines — that were apparently left in the ground 30 years ago when the city's tallest tower was built. From the Times:
These tiebacks, as they're called, "extend from Columbia Center under Columbia Street" and onto the site of The Mark, according to the [lawsuit filed by The Mark developer Daniels Real Estate].
It's a standard construction technique, says Kate Simonen, a structural engineer and associate professor of architecture at the University of Washington: "You literally are tying the soil back so it's not going to move."
In most construction projects, new developments "usually get an easement from the property owners and it takes care of the costs," Kevin Daniels of Daniels Real Estate told the Seattle Times. The current costs have already reached $550,000 not including extra labor costs and broken equipment.
While the cost is not a huge expense for the multi-million dollar development company, it is still an issue that must be solved before The Mark can continue with construction. Daniels Real Estate is officially seeking payment for issues caused by the "continuing trespass." The Mark was originally anticipated to be completed in spring 2017. It remains to be seen if that target can be attained in light of the delays.


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Akira Haraguchi was a Japanese man, who at age 59, broke the world record for reciting pi decimal numbers.
Breaking the record
3 hours into the first recital, he had to start all over again because he had lost his spot. He took several hours to name the numbers, finishing the next day. He named 83,431 pi numbers before forgetting. He almost doubled the previous record of 42,159, set in 1995.
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Seattle Talent's Desiree Flores!
Published: January 23, 2014
Check out my friend actor/model/singer Desiree Flores! Dez just got back from LA where she killed it at Convention. She was one of the Top Ten Actresses of the Convention, as well as finishing 2nd in Beauty Commercial, 3rd in Monologue, 3rd in Commercial Print, five other top ten finishes, as well as being featured as a Singer in the Talent Showcase in front of almost 2,000 people (and she was sooo good). Best of all, 17 Agencies gave her a callback! She is extremely talented, but also was one of the most popular kids on the trip, so bright and cheerful and outgoing. Congrats, and looking forward to your next few steps Dez!


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Saturday, October 25, 2008
Offensive Roadshow
Today we had the "Offensive Roadshow." It was an 11 hour conference at Christchurch on Evangelism. A man named Dai (spelling is probably off-- pronounced "Die") who I've mentioned in a previous VJ post spoke the majority of the messages. Excellent. He is passionate about the Gospel, loves people, and is obsessed with Truth. I am so encouraged and cannot WAIT for the messages to be available online so I can re-listen to them.
I sat with my LIFE girls. From left to right we have Alex, Rachel, Caroline, Carys, Lois, Lowri, Rowanne and myself. I also got to build relationships with some Uni students and talked to a guy who grew up in Sudan for a while during one of the breaks. Ben Greasely led us in worship and did an excellent job. Christchurch doesn't have as much worship time on a Sunday morning as Metro does- so it was an added blessing to have extended worship...and numerous times in one day!
Rowanne and me.
She's such a goober.
My favorite message from today was the last one Dai preached. About us being the salt of the earth. I didn't take any notes I was so engaged in what he was saying! (and I love taking notes.) He talked about how Christians are the salt of the earth- and what that means. Salt has TASTE. When Scripture tells us to taste and see that the LORD is good- that doesn't mean we go into a candy store and order "some of God," but that as Christians, our lives should be "appetizing" in a sense to onlookers. They should want what it is we have. And we get to be arrows. Showing them its nothing in us...but its HIM. It's Christ. He also talked about another use for salt I'd never heard of. Back in Biblical times, they didn't have toilets. So everything that would go in a toilet (sorry, I know this is a little gruesome) would be piled on a hill. A dung hill. And they would throw salt on that to kill bacteria to stop disease from spreading; to stop the stench. And in this world, that reaks of sin, and pain, hurt, and disease-- we are to be salt. Offering hope, healing, and a cure: The Gospel.
My favorite analogy he made was about us being light. We are the moon. God is the Sun. He is Light. With a big "L." We are light. Little "l." We merely reflect His light. We don't produce any of our own. He said that the "bushel" that the Bible tells us not to hide under-- his consern (Dai's concern) would be that we hide our light in one of two things. 1. The Church. That we would be so consumed and wrapped up in our lives- our church lives, our Christian friendships...our "bubble"...that our light is in fact being hidden in the Church Building. Ah, I can see how evident this is in my own life. I want to POP THIS BUBBLE!!! and 2. Shame. That because we aren't perfect and we still sin and mess up, that we would be ashamed of that, and carry the shackles of guilt around...when in fact, we are FREE from sin! Jesus said, "It is finished!" That means, "PAID IN FULL." There's no more debt to pay!
Ok, now to my favorite part: He quoted the verse in Matthew 5, "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden." He focused on the word set. You don't accidentally put a city on a hill. It's a lot of work. One is PLACED there. Intentionally. Purposefully. For people miles and miles away to see it. He encouraged us how EACH of us are different cities on different hills. We each shine light- but to different people, and in different places. The places where other people shine light are places I can't reach. But there are places God shines light through me, that others can't reach. Oh how easily I forget that God is INTENTIONAL and Sovereign. I'm in contact with the people I'm in contact with on purpose. I work with the teachers I work with on purpose. Nothing is an accident-- or even unimportant! How encouraging that is. How I need to hear that everyday!
So tonight I'm going to bed refreshed. Encouraged by God's promises. Blessed by His pursuit of me, and kindness to minister to me. We gain an hour tonight (wahoo!) and after the church service tomorrow, my LIFE girls and I are going to see High School Musical 3!
I pray something I mentioned that Dai preached on encourages you, and that the beauty of the cross would increase in your eyes as your love for the Savior grows with a deeper affection in your heart. Hugs!
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The Football League Awards 2014 - Please click here for live blog and video
Phil Beeton has been named the Capital One Supporter of the Year at The Football League Awards 2014.
Beeton received the award at the gala ceremony at The Brewery, London, on Sunday evening in front of over 600 guests from clubs, sponsors and the football industry.
This year a total of 36 clubs were shortlisted for 17 awards and Beeton beat competition from League 1 winner Brett Price (Sheffield United) and League 2 winner John Chapman (Dagenham & Redbridge) to claim the overall Capital One Supporter of the Year Award.
Now aged 61, Beeton has supported Leeds United since he adopted them as his boyhood club back in the 1950s. He has become one of the most devoted football fans in the country and is approaching his 2000th consecutive Leeds United league game. This incredible run stretches back to the 1960s and includes home and away fixtures.
Back in 1979 Beeton formed a Leeds United Supporters Club branch, and has organised travel for Leeds fans to every corner of the UK, as well as trips to Europe for competitive and friendly matches. He is also an avid collector of matchday programmes and for the last 25 years has been organising a bulk supply of programmes to distribute on the buses.
On winning the award, Beeton said: "I went to my first Leeds United game back in the 1950s, and I haven't missed a league game since March 1967.
"I'm currently on 1998 consecutive league matches and I'll celebrate number 2000 a week on Tuesday away at Bournemouth. I love supporting Leeds as much as I did on day one."
The Football League is all about fans supporting their team and nominations for this award were invited from supporters of all Football League clubs. The judges were looking for someone they felt has gone above and beyond the call of duty and added that extra special bit of devotion to their club.
Shaun Harvey, Chief Executive of The Football League, said: "The Football League Awards 2014 has given us the opportunity to reward outstanding achievement, both on and off the pitch, by Football League clubs.
"Every one of tonight's winners is a worthy recipient of their award and all the other nominees have helped set an exceptional standard this year.
"It has been a tremendous celebration of life in The Football League."
The Awards were streamed live on The Football League's official YouTube and Facebook pages, as well as official club websites and YouTube channels for the first time ever.
To find out more about The Football League Awards, and for a full list of Award categories, please visit www.FLAwards.com.


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A FIVE-year-old boy saved the lives of his parents and baby sister after dashing to get help after his mum and dad overdosed on heroin.
The terrified youngster ran two blocks barefoot to his step-grandfather's home and told him that his parents had collapsed and died.
Investigators now say they boy is to thank for saving the lives of three in Middletown, Ohio.
The boy's step-grandfather Kenneth Currey said the boy was smart and had been taught what to do in an emergency.
"I'm very proud of the boy, very proud of him, but it's just, tragedy," Currey told WLWT.
He told how he called police who rushed to the child's home.
"When I walked up the steps and seen him laying in the bathroom floor and her in the hallway, I immediately called 911 because I knew what was up," said Currey.
While talking with dispatchers, Currey tried to calm the boy and his three-month-old baby sister, who was on the floor, crying in the car seat.
Officials said they found Lee Johnson and Chelsie Marshall lying unconscious on the floor.
Johnson was given the recovery drug Narcan and woke up shortly afterwards, police said.
He told police that he used heroin and was handcuffed and put in the back of a police cruiser.
Marshall was given several doses of Narcan, but did not wake up, officials said.
She was taken to a hospital, where she was revived.
Both children were taken to the Police Department where the boy was given a badge for being so brave.
Police Chief Rodney Muterspaw declared the boy a hero.
He also said when the parents were revived, they acted as if the whole situation was no big deal.
"Parents, wake up. People that are doing this, you're not just hurting you, you're hurting your families and your kids. I mean this could've turned out really bad for two children that don't deserve it," he said.
Marshall and Johnson face two charges of endangering children and one count of disorderly conduct with heroin.
"Hopefully they get a wake-up call. They need a wake-up call big time," said Currey.
Both are being held in the Middletown City Jail on £5,000 bonds.
Currey said the children are with other family members.


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Sunday, November 3, 2013
Dona Nobis Pacem
A few years ago a remarkable woman by the name of Mimi Lennox had a simple idea, what if at least one day a year millions of people all over the world could focus on just one thought, the thought of peace throughout the world, that perhaps slowly more people would think about peace every day, write about peace, talk about peace and work for peace. Thus was born the Blog Blast for Peace http://peaceglobegallery.blogspot.com/p/who-we-are.html.
Has it made any difference in the world? I don't know, but it has made some small difference in my own actions. I don't keep quiet when it comes to issues of war and peace, I make sure that people with the power to make decisions know my thoughts. Does that make a difference to the outcome...it does if enough people speak up.
So here is my one day reminder, my little mental "tug" to myself for the rest of the year that speaking up for peace in the world is important. That if enough little voices speak up, they become one big voice.
(I'm posting a little early because I'm too sleepy to stay up till midnight!)
6 comments:
- Michelle said...
Best Peace blessings to you. :) ☮
- November 4, 2013 at 7:52 AM
- Laura said...
Om shanti, shalom, salaam, peace, peace, peace.
Please consider yourself officially invited to participate this year's 5th Annual Gratitude (word) Quilt. Instructions (it is very simple) and a link that explains the origin of the word quilt can be found at the top of my blog. In past years there have been participants from every continent except Antarctica. I hope you'll join us… sharing our experiences of gratitude is another way of spreading peace… seeing the goodness, the light in the midst of the darkness.
- November 4, 2013 at 6:48 PM
- Me-Me King said...
Such a beautiful day that we all came together for Peace. Namaste
- November 4, 2013 at 7:25 PM
- Travis Cody said...
In just a few sentences, you've captured the essence of the Blog Blast movement. It starts with each of us making these small changes in our own lives, then ripples out.
First me. Then those nearest me. Then those nearest them. Then a community. Then a town. Then a city. Ever widening until the world changes.
Peace to you and yours on this and every day.
- November 4, 2013 at 9:40 PM
- Maggie May said...
Peace..... definitely from my neck of the woods.
I'm sure it makes a difference.
Maggie x
Nuts in May
- November 5, 2013 at 5:31 PM
- Mimi Lenox said...
Sue - Thank you for making your voice heard. Thank you for speaking up everyday of the year in your own unique way. And thank you for articulating so beautifully that this movement matters.
Peace to you and yours,
#4220 in the Official Peace Globe Gallery @ blog4peace.com
I love your peace globe!!
- November 28, 2013 at 10:31 PM


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