tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53768994956391911012024-03-14T11:39:27.617-05:00C.D. Nesbitt BlogC.D. Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01224202167553820540noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376899495639191101.post-85028208903969537672010-01-14T11:13:00.008-06:002010-01-14T13:14:56.140-06:00Haiti: Devistation and Devilment?<img style="width: 374px; height: 279px;" name="BodyMainImage" id="BodyMainImage" src="http://gnews.com/world/Images/311353236153/Haiti_Earthquake_Prepares_for_Death_Toll_of_Thousands_xlarge.jpg" alt="Haiti Earthquake Prepares for Death Toll of Thousands" /><br /><br /><br />A couple days after the 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit<br />the nation of Haiti, its inhabitants are yet in grave<br />and increasing devastation. There is still a limited<br />amount of medical supply, violence is increasing, and<br />the bodies of the deceased fill the streets.<br /><br />In the midst of this disastrous situation a prominent<br />televangelist made the following <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQ4dA6kZsEs">statement</a>,<br />Many years ago, the island's people "swore a pact to<br />the devil." They were under the heel of the French...<br />and they got together and swore a pact to the devil.<br />They said, 'We will serve you if you'll get us free<br />from the French.'" "True story. And so the devil said,<br />'OK, it's a deal.' They kicked the French out. The Haitians<br />revolted and got themselves free. Ever since, they have been<br />cursed by one thing after the other."<br /><br />During the crisis that Haiti is suffering such statements<br />over this platform are unnecessary and do not promote the<br />purpose of God sending His Son into the world. When social<br />darkness is apparent and crisis can be identified, isn't the<br />responsibility of a Christian to be a light? That requires<br />putting down political agendas, racial differences and even<br />religious hang-ups though.<br /><ul><li>What are your views concerning the televangelist's statement?</li><li>What advise would you offer to an individual that wants to be<br />involved in helping with the humanitarian efforts in Haiti?</li><li>Do you have any words of comfort and love for Haiti?<br /></li></ul>C.D. Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01224202167553820540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376899495639191101.post-83126690775350768262009-12-09T10:47:00.007-06:002009-12-09T11:28:45.474-06:00Extreme Makeover Challenge<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXpAdA67DFN496rGQXlCeIg0OEoTi8UFfduzEldIdHyfyJoyaH7IqxHe_tFjTEHsiLodY9jSGhBdugRFSRywJGNpQwqulvgdiTkJBrpwQb_hUMIzNw4rmY8yUz_hq4y6mdtATT8JAyNVs/s1600-h/Extreme+Makeover+Flier.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 373px; height: 247px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXpAdA67DFN496rGQXlCeIg0OEoTi8UFfduzEldIdHyfyJoyaH7IqxHe_tFjTEHsiLodY9jSGhBdugRFSRywJGNpQwqulvgdiTkJBrpwQb_hUMIzNw4rmY8yUz_hq4y6mdtATT8JAyNVs/s320/Extreme+Makeover+Flier.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413281282689177458" border="0" /></a><br />Here we are in the month of December, where has the<br />year went? Everysingle year millions of individuals make<br />New Year's resolutions after January 1st to outline their<br />goals for the New Year. As we embark upon this New Year<br />2010, let's do things a little different this year. Don't wait until<br />January to outline your planning and goals for the New Year,<br />do it today.<br /><br />Join me and countless others for the 'Extreme Makeover'<br />Challenge. Similarto the reality show 'Extreme Makeover' every<br />week we will pin point areas for improvement within our lives and<br />work towards them. Download the challenge <a href="http://www.cdnesbitt.com/images/GCIMakeoverChallenge.pdf">here</a>.<br /><br />For more information visit the <a href="http://www.cdnesbitt.com/">C.D. Nesbitt website</a>. It's time for<br />the new you! Let's join together today to make this 'Extreme<br />Makeover' Challenge a reality!<br /><br /><ul><li>If there were something you could change about you, what would it be?</li><li>What do you plan on accomplishing in 2010?</li></ul>C.D. Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01224202167553820540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376899495639191101.post-2191949550258662342009-11-10T06:48:00.002-06:002009-11-10T08:08:04.164-06:00D.C. Sniper's Execution Set For Tonight<img style="width: 352px; height: 242px;" alt="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQbh6MwuA51iIIRrXJNY1CrpSJxT6GETFuitLxSPkH7YYrMdCSPhHBsNQ4GGQ_UfAvvDFzit4jmuDZPZwVqUZEJmYQUHK9KvaV1IRNGHos7yECoF7IbOSE1f2ybmFCvSlWbj1wincqzlX1/s400/Muhammad.jpg" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQbh6MwuA51iIIRrXJNY1CrpSJxT6GETFuitLxSPkH7YYrMdCSPhHBsNQ4GGQ_UfAvvDFzit4jmuDZPZwVqUZEJmYQUHK9KvaV1IRNGHos7yECoF7IbOSE1f2ybmFCvSlWbj1wincqzlX1/s400/Muhammad.jpg" /><br /><br /><br />Over a three week period in the month of October<br />2002, the D.C. sniper emerged along with his accomplice<br />and took the lives of 10 people. After the most recent<br />denial of his appeal, John Allen Muhammad will be executed<br />by lethal injection tonight.<br /><br />Muhammad's ex-wife broke the silence last night as she<br />appeared on Larry King, and said that she feels like she<br />was the ultimate target during Muhammad's rampage. This<br />fury is finally coming to an end or is it?<br /><ul><li>Some 7 years later what are your feelings about this incident?</li><li>Where were you when you heard about this escapade and what were your reactions?</li><li>Do believe that the sentence Muhammad received is fair?<br /></li></ul>C.D. Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01224202167553820540noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376899495639191101.post-27869497260179549062009-09-15T12:51:00.005-05:002009-09-15T13:38:09.836-05:00Whitney Houston: Honesty The Best Policy?<script src="http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/js/2.0/video/evp/module.js?loc=dom&vid=/video/showbiz/2009/09/10/sot.oprah.houston.preview.harpo" type="text/javascript"></script><noscript>Embedded video from <a href="http://www.cnn.com/video">CNN Video</a></noscript><br /><br />In a recent interview with Oprah Winfrey, Whitney Houston<br />discussed her very private struggles with her relationship<br />with Bobby Brown and the battle with her drug addition.<br /><br />With Whitney's resurgence and recent CD release many are saying<br />that the private information that she shared on the Oprah<br />Show may alter the public's view of her. Oprah shared throughout<br />and after the show that it was the most powerful interview<br />that she has ever done.<br /><br />Being captive all those year's in an abusive marriage and living<br />life on the edge with her drug abuse; doesn't she deserve to<br />sweep out her closet? It may be true that good news isn't celebrated<br />and bad news is often heralded!<br /><br />Let's hear it from you:<br /><ul><li>Should Whitney have fully exposed her past?</li><li>Can she rebound from her broken past?</li><li>Have you been through something similar? Can you relate?<br /></li></ul>C.D. Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01224202167553820540noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376899495639191101.post-1411854136854673652009-09-11T15:15:00.006-05:002009-09-11T15:57:15.036-05:00Obama: A Liar?<script src="http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/js/2.0/video/evp/module.js?loc=dom&vid=/video/politics/2009/09/09/obama.heckled.cnn" type="text/javascript"></script><noscript>Embedded video from <a href="http://www.cnn.com/video">CNN Video</a></noscript><br /><br />During a recent Presidential speech on the topic of<br />health care, South Carolina representative Joe Wilson<br />shouted at the president "you lie"! On Thursday, Wilson<br />offered a apology, but then turned around and released a<br />YouTube video defending what he did saying "On these issues,<br />I will not be muzzled, I will speak up and speak loudly..."<br /><br />Of course, in America we have freedom of speech but...<br /><ul><li>Should this kind of behavior be allowed?<br /></li><li>Should Wilson have some kind of consequence?</li><li>What do you think about Obama's health care proposal?<br /></li></ul>C.D. Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01224202167553820540noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376899495639191101.post-43541914666900492962009-08-24T06:14:00.006-05:002009-08-24T06:29:59.373-05:00Millionaire: Tips to Awaken the Entrepenuer Within<script src="http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/js/2.0/video/evp/module.js?loc=dom&vid=/video/business/2009/08/23/nguyen.millionaire.by.17.cnn" type="text/javascript"></script><noscript>Embedded video from <a href="http://www.cnn.com/video">CNN Video</a></noscript><br />Do you have a business idea locked up on the inside? Have<br />you desired to launch your business but seem to have no support?<br />Here's insight from the youngest African American CEO of <br />a publicly traded company. The interview is brief<br />but very motivating. Enjoy!C.D. Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01224202167553820540noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376899495639191101.post-21422496118431267442009-08-11T15:59:00.004-05:002009-08-11T16:18:06.640-05:00Should Brides Change Their Name?<img style="width: 310px; height: 300px;" alt="http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/2002596/bride_Full.jpg" src="http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/2002596/bride_Full.jpg" /><br /><br />In the midst of our modernistic and technologically<br />advanced society a report was recently released to<br />prove that American's still hold true to traditional<br />beliefs. The study found that 70 percent of American's<br />believe that wives should take on the last name<br />of their husbands. Just 29 percent said that the wife<br />should keep her maiden name.<br /><br />"One of the most interesting things is that a lot of people<br />assume that because language in general is gender-neutral,<br />that name change would also be one of those things in which<br />attitudes would be shifting towards being much more liberal."<br />"...Some studies have found that younger women are as likely<br />or more likely to change their name when they marry as their<br />baby boom counterparts. "It's not a straight age trend."<br /><br />What are your beliefs?C.D. Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01224202167553820540noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376899495639191101.post-11760140985778433142009-08-06T07:49:00.009-05:002009-08-06T08:22:45.239-05:00From the Pits to Power: Discovering Untapped Income<table style="border: 0px none ; padding: 0px;"><tbody><tr><td><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13;" >Teaneck mom sells apple cakes to avoid foreclosure</span></td></tr><tr><td><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" id="movie1249562788551" align="middle" width="470" height="319"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><param name="movie" value="http://tribeca.vidavee.com/advance/vidavee/playerv3/vFlasher_debug.swf/p19=movie1249562788551&d=719DCCB9923F35D20248C6B6A4837F24&"><param name="quality" value="high"><param name="bgcolor" value="#ffffff"><br /><table style="border: 0px none ; padding: 0px;"><tbody><tr><td><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13;" ><br /></span></td></tr><tr><td><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><br /><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed allowscriptaccess="always" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" quality="high" name="movie1249562788551" src="http://tribeca.vidavee.com/advance/vidavee/playerv3/vFlasher_debug.swf/p19=movie1249562788551&d=719DCCB9923F35D20248C6B6A4837F24&" allowfullscreen="true" width="470" height="319"></embed></td></tr></tbody></table><br />In these very lean economic times, Angela Logan was<br />threatened with the reality that she was just days<br />away from losing the house that she lived in for over<br />20 years.<br /><br />That's when she refused to quit and submit to her troubles<br />and turned one of her favorite recipes for apple cakes into<br />a money maker.<br /><br />Watch the video clip, this is an encouraging story about how<br />crisis doesn't have to bring out the worst, but it can indeed<br />bring out the best in a person.<br /><br /><ul><li>What did you think about the story?</li><li>Have you been through a crisis lately that you've made it through?</li><li>Has crisis brought out of you hidden gifts or skills?<br /></li></ul></object></td></tr></tbody></table>C.D. Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01224202167553820540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376899495639191101.post-16727816893710088172009-07-27T22:36:00.003-05:002009-07-30T11:40:06.488-05:00Real Housewives of Atlanta coming back July 30th<img style="width: 410px; height: 261px;" alt="http://thesuite411.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/real-housewives-of-atlanta-season-2-01_0.jpg" src="http://thesuite411.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/real-housewives-of-atlanta-season-2-01_0.jpg" /><br /><br />To many the popular reality show seemed like it never<br />went off, but Bravo is bringing "Housewives of Atlanta"<br />back July 30th.<br /><br />This season there is a change to the cast with DeShawn<br />Snow off the set and R&B singer and songwriter Kandi<br />Burruss as the fifth housewife. Many say that this season<br />will present more fireworks and drama than last season,<br />and the ratings are expected to sky rocket.<br /><br /><ul><li>Does this show cast a negative stigma?</li><li>Are there any positive messages that the show portrays?</li><li>Is this reality show actual reality? Do women really behave like this?<br /></li></ul>C.D. Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01224202167553820540noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376899495639191101.post-53127114996160459972009-07-23T07:47:00.004-05:002009-07-23T08:05:18.210-05:00Is Racism Still Alive?The incident with Harvard's professor and scholar <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Louis_Gates,_Jr.">Henry Louis<br />Gates Jr.</a> caused quite a stir this past week. The news of Gates<br />arrest was even spoken of by President Obama during Wednesday's<br />presidential address. Check it out...<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/LZYsW_PxWAM&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/LZYsW_PxWAM&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />What do you think about this situation? Furthermore, do you <br />believe that racism is still alive in America?C.D. Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01224202167553820540noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376899495639191101.post-64492985659271738312009-07-08T22:43:00.004-05:002009-07-08T23:19:18.922-05:00Gospel Artist Deny Leading Michael Jackson to Christ<img style="width: 290px; height: 290px;" alt="http://www.hitsville.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/michael-jackson-neverland.jpg" src="http://www.hitsville.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/michael-jackson-neverland.jpg" /><br /><br />On June 25th the world stood in amazement as it was announced that<br />pop star Michael Jackson died. Many just could not believe that the<br />pop icon had actually died, especially just before his newest tour was<br />about to kick off. To top that, what caused others to stand in<br />disbelief was the news that was recently shared by two well known<br />gospel artists.<br /><br />Andrae and Sandra Crouch announced that despite the rumors<br />circulating that they led Michael Jackson to Christ before his<br />death, that it was not actually the case. According to Andrae,<br />"Andrae and Sandra did in fact visit with Michael Jackson 2 times,<br />once in the recording studio, and once at his home in the last 2 months". <br />At that time, "asking for prayer concerning the anointing of the Holy<br />Spirit, and how he could make his music more ‘spiritual'."<br /><br /><ul><li>Do you have any thoughts as it relates to Michael Jackson and eternity?</li><li>Can fame, prestige, and acclaim bring eternal security?</li><li>If an unsaved person could read your post right now, what would you tell them concerning the importance of having a personal relationship with Jesus?<br /></li></ul>C.D. Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01224202167553820540noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376899495639191101.post-78664998802234343682009-06-26T11:30:00.008-05:002009-06-29T00:54:03.556-05:00The Book Release: Find Purpose, Find Life<a href="http://www.picoodle.com/" target="_top"><img style="width: 291px; height: 344px;" src="http://img30.picoodle.com/img/img30/2/6/10/cdnesbitt/f_Flyerm_00914b2.jpg" alt=" Image Hosting" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Tonight is the release night of the much anticipated<br />book "Find Purpose, Find Life". For more information<br />about the book and to order on line visit<br /><a href="www.publishrevealed.com">www.publishrevealed.com </a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /><br /></span><br />Here is a small excerpt from the book:<br /><br />"When you are moving in the lane of true purpose there will<br />be the temptation to panic, because everything around you<br />is changing. It is the power of change that gives birth to<br />expanded capacity. The reason your life is changing is because<br />God is switching the scenery of your life to prepare you for<br />what’s to come. By disfiguring your environment, He leaves<br />you no point of reference, no crutch that will allow you to<br />ever be comfortable in that place again. It is in this place<br />of purpose that you say things like, “I’ve come way too far<br />to turn back now,” or “I’m on my back and the only way I can<br />look is up.” You have come too far in purpose to turn back<br />and too close to quit. Remember this: whatever you do, just<br />don’t give up!"C.D. Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01224202167553820540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376899495639191101.post-38463420911435610402009-06-22T23:17:00.003-05:002009-06-22T23:32:45.464-05:00Bishop Jakes' Brush With Death<img style="width: 255px; height: 333px;" alt="http://www.uweb.ucsb.edu/~candicehodge/TD_Jakes_2.jpg" src="http://www.uweb.ucsb.edu/%7Ecandicehodge/TD_Jakes_2.jpg" /><br />Well known pastor of the 30,000 member church, The Potter's<br />House says that on June 7th he, "stood on the brink of eternity<br />and dangled on the cliff of destruction." <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T._D._Jakes">Jakes</a> reported that<br />there was a major gas explosion at his home that demolished<br />an entire portion of his home.<br /><br />It so happened that <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T._D._Jakes">Jakes</a> canceled a meeting on the same day<br />of the explosion, and if he had not he and others would've been<br />in the same room as the explosion.C.D. Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01224202167553820540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376899495639191101.post-11481359140927991352009-06-22T09:05:00.002-05:002009-06-22T09:13:44.984-05:00How To Remain Positive In a Negative Environment<img style="width: 250px; height: 230px;" alt="http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/thumb_346/1229945566D3vdKZ.jpg" src="http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/thumb_346/1229945566D3vdKZ.jpg" /><br /><br />It is not a persons surroundings that determine their success,<br />but instead the internal determination to persevere through<br />the circumstances of life.<br /><br />When you are on a path for success you must have a made up<br />mind not to allow anything to deter you. Here are a few insights<br />to stick to 'plan A' and ignore the possibility for a 'plan B'.<br /><br />Insight #1: Stop Eating Junk Food<br />Junk food is known for having no nutritional value. Frankly, there<br />are some associations and conversations that have no relational<br />value, and are nothing more than a waste of time. It is only when<br />you are in an environment, but are not willing to allow the junk<br />from your environment to become a part of your life, that you<br />will be able to maintain your pathway to success.<br /><br />Insight #2: Remember Altitude Determines Attitude<br />We usually hear this statement read backwards, "Attitude<br />determines altitude", but it is the positioning of your thoughts<br />that frame your reality. A low level thought life produces a low<br />level reality, but a God level thought life produces God level reality.<br /><br />Insight #3: Don't Get Trapped By Your Trap<br />Be careful to guard that little instrument right beneath your<br />nose. It is one of the smallest parts on the human body but<br />can make huge impact whether positive or negative. Remember,<br />think before you speak because you can never take back a word<br />that leaves your mouth. Words have the power to kill or heal;<br />it's your choice in how you use them.<br /><br />Insight #4: Utilize Solution Oriented Thinking<br />It doesn't take a genius to identify a problem but it is definitely<br />genius to solve a problem. When there is dysfunction present in<br />a person, place or thing; the majority spend most of their time<br />talking about what's wrong, what they wouldn't do, and what<br />they think. None of that 'Problematic Oriented Thinking' will<br />bring change to the dysfunction at hand. We must shift from a<br />position of being reactive to being proactive. Next time you<br />have the opportunity to participate in 'Problematic Oriented<br />Thinking', don't waste your time speaking about the problem;<br />spiritual folks speak to problems.<br /><br />Words To Grow ByC.D. Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01224202167553820540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376899495639191101.post-50280550982075059522009-06-17T00:28:00.004-05:002009-06-17T00:33:33.871-05:00Keys To Defeat ProcrastinationDo you sense that greatness is on your life? Are you ready to<br />walk into your dream? Have you made up in your mind that<br />you're not going let anything stand in your way. Well, if that<br />the case, then it's time to talk about some practical ways to<br />get one of life's biggest enemies out of the way!<br /><br />Here a few keys to defeat procrastination:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Key #1: </span>Morning Can Happen At the Night Time of Life<br />The Latin meaning of procrastination is, "until the morning". Many<br />people wait "until the morning" of their lives to live out their dream,<br />and ignore the night-time moments before the morning. Remember,<br />it's not what you don't have that makes the difference, but it's<br />learning to use what you've got.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Key #2: </span>Raise Your Standards<br />Don't allow yourself to settle in the place of mediocrity. Make up in<br />your mind that you will not accept anything less than the best for<br />your life.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Key #3:</span> Connections Occur When You Make A Move<br />In traveling all over the country, I understand now that the only<br />way to catch a connecting flight is to move from the city that you<br />were last in. There is a lot of opportunity out there, but you have<br />to get off your seat of 'do-nothingness' and make a move. You<br />can't connect with anything or anybody sitting still, it's time to<br />get on the move. The next move is on you!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Key #4:</span> Remember That Success is Intentional<br />No one just wakes up one morning and says, "Wow I have my<br />Master's Degree"! The truth of the matter is every accomplishment<br />that you will make in life happens through setting goals and releasing<br />strategy.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Key #5:</span> Train Yourself To Think Ahead<br />Don't wait for anyone to hype you or help you. In order to accomplish<br />anything great there has to be a measure of self-motivation down on<br />the inside of you! The key here is; seeing yourself in the future and<br />making the necessary sacrifices to get there.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Key #6: </span>Stop Fearing Success and Don't Lean Towards Failure<br />Deprogram yourself from any negative apprehensions relative to<br />what you desire to ascertain. Remember, everything that you do<br />from now on; you've been destined to prosper at!<br /><br />Words To Grow ByC.D. Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01224202167553820540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376899495639191101.post-16882787531428711952009-06-10T18:06:00.002-05:002009-06-10T18:10:06.979-05:005 Important Questions To Ask Yourself Before Committing To A RelationshipYou are valuable and it's important to recognize that. In order to<br />maintain and increase the value upon your life it is in your best<br />interest to connect with people that will celebrate you and not<br />tolerate you. Whether the prospective relationship is platonic or<br />romantic. Ask yourself these five questions before entering into<br />that relationship.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1.) Is it Worth My Time?</span><br />Contrary to popular belief, money isn't the most valuable thing<br />one can have in a lifetime; time is! Remember this your not getting<br />any younger and you just don't have time to waste time at this point<br />in your life. Time is God's gift to us, but what we do with that time<br />is our gift to God.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">2.) Am I Operating Out Of A Lopsided Perspective?</span><br />This is another word for the 'rebound syndrome'; you know<br />something to do because something else didn't work out. The<br />best thing to do after you've just had your emotions shaken by<br />a situation or relationship of the past is to take sometime and<br />"DO YOU"! You'll thank yourself in the long run.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">3.) Do the Withdrawal's exceed the Deposit's? </span><br />In the banking institution, an overdraft occurs when there have<br />been more withdrawal's than deposits. Frankly, many relationship<br />look exactly like a bounced account; just flat out broke! Never<br />connect with someone that is taking and never giving. Remember<br />love gives, and lust takes! The people that you've got to have in<br />your life for this season must come loving you just for who you<br />are, and not for what you have.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">4.) Is This A Past or Forward Move?</span><br />It would be surprising, to look back over your life and see the<br />cycle of insanity that persists in various areas. Insanity is<br />defined as doing the same thing over and over again, but<br />expecting a different result. Remember in order to get a<br />different result in your relationships ask yourself, "Does<br />this choice feed into a cycle or pattern within my life?" <br />Determine not to go backwards, it's time to move forward!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">5.) Is This A Compete or Complete Relationship? </span><br />People that are for you never compete against you, but instead<br />understand that they have been sent to complete you! Watch<br />out for people that try to get within your enter circle too quickly,<br />they could be there to attempt to steal the greatness upon your life. <br />Relationship aren't a competition; they are for completion.C.D. Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01224202167553820540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376899495639191101.post-45326348047722537492009-06-06T21:38:00.004-05:002009-06-06T21:58:08.118-05:00Love Challenge...Day 5<img style="width: 260px; height: 269px;" alt="http://www.bethpc.org/images/Woman_Praying_Large.jpg" src="http://www.bethpc.org/images/Woman_Praying_Large.jpg" /><br /><br />Transformation is defined as, "An act, or process, or instance in<br />change of structure, appearance or character. A conversion,<br />revolution, makeover, alteration or renovation." There is nothing<br />like seeing someone's life transformed for the better.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Love Challenge #5: </span>Take the time to contact someone and invite<br />them to church with you tomorrow (that means you will have to make<br />plans to go yourself...smile). Remember all things are possible!<br /><br />Happy Love Day!C.D. Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01224202167553820540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376899495639191101.post-26500555092780690802009-06-05T12:46:00.003-05:002009-06-05T15:55:43.947-05:00Love Challenge...Day 4<img style="cursor: -moz-zoom-in; width: 348px; height: 236px;" alt="http://www.mercedmission.org/MCRMImages/Clothing%20Giveaway%20Sign.jpg" src="http://www.mercedmission.org/MCRMImages/Clothing%20Giveaway%20Sign.jpg" /><br /><br />Many times our discomforts are someone else's blessings. We often<br />find ourselves complaining about what we don't have, but fail to<br />realize that we are better off than we realize. My grandmother would<br />always say, "Boy, there is someone that is worse off than you".<br />Remember that true acts of love won't always be convenient. We<br />must learn to sometimes be inconvenienced for someone else's<br />convenience.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Love Challenge #4:</span> During the course of the weekend (Friday-<br />Saturday) pull out your clothes that don't fit you anymore or ones<br />that you don't wear and donate them to a local outreach.<br /><br />Happy Love Day!C.D. Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01224202167553820540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376899495639191101.post-36326595618066057842009-06-04T08:59:00.006-05:002009-06-04T09:17:33.227-05:00Love Challenge...Day 3<img style="width: 268px; height: 231px;" alt="http://www.wisebread.com/files/fruganomics/imagecache/blog_image_full/files/fruganomics/blog-images/charitable%20giving.JPG" src="http://www.wisebread.com/files/fruganomics/imagecache/blog_image_full/files/fruganomics/blog-images/charitable%20giving.JPG" /><br /><br />There is a idiom that refers to being "the Good Samaritan". "The<br />Good Samaritan" refers to someone that assists others when they<br />are at the point of need, with no discussion of compensation, and<br />no thought of reward."<br /><br />Love Challenge #3: Throughout the course of the day perform an<br />act of "the Good Samaritan" and buy someone a meal. Remember,<br />there's always someone worse off than you.<br /><br />Happy Love Day!C.D. Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01224202167553820540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376899495639191101.post-50269564750759395892009-06-03T08:18:00.002-05:002009-06-03T09:25:11.346-05:00Love Challenge...Day 2<span class="outline"><div class="mediaContainer"> <div id="imgEnv-fullSizedImage" class="imgEnv" style="width: 420px; height: 400px; vertical-align: middle;"><img class="media" id="fullSizedImage" src="http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/Sage555/LOVE-1.jpg" alt="LOVE-1.jpg image by Sage555" galleryimg="no" style="width: 288px; height: 241px;" /><br />We live in a very fast paced society, and it can become<br />easy to forget that there are actually others around us<br />that have various needs and pressures just like we do.<br /><br />Love Challenge #2: For everyone that you encounter<br />today, find something nice to say to them. You can<br />build a person up by the power of the words that you<br />speak.<br /></div></div></span><span class="outline"><div style="top: 0px; left: 0px; width: 320px; height: 76px; z-index: 100;" class="tag tag_0_0_1000_1000"><div class="tagBoxOuter tagBoxOuter_0_0_1000_1000" style="visibility: hidden;"><div class="tagBoxInner tagBoxInner_0_0_1000_1000" style="visibility: hidden;"><br /><br /></div></div></div></span>C.D. Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01224202167553820540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376899495639191101.post-35590536049369886542009-06-01T15:09:00.003-05:002009-06-02T09:22:31.136-05:00The Love Challenge<img style="width: 312px; height: 278px;" alt="http://thesituationist.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/thing-called-love.jpg" src="http://thesituationist.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/thing-called-love.jpg" /><br />No, this is not an advertising pitch for 2010's Valentine's<br />Day! It is simply what it is, a 'Love Challenge'.<br /><br />Love can not be characterized as true love until it is first<br />given away. Yes, love doesn't capitalize in taking but it is<br />centered around giving. One of the powerful elements in life<br />that many individuals overlook is the value of relationships.<br />Someone once said, "Relationships are the keys to one's future".<br />If that is a true statement shouldn't we be working towards<br />developing those relationships in our lives on an everyday basis.<br />In addition, our society is in a fragile place and can use individuals<br />to stand up and make a difference.<br /><br />Well, that's where the challenge comes into play! Everyday, for<br />the next week you will be given a 'Love Challenge'. The goal<br />is to implement the challenge throughout the course of your day.<br />Remember, this challenge is for everybody (married or single).<br />You will receive your first challenge June 2nd by 9:00 a.m CST.<br /><br />There are two things I will ask you to do: (1) Acknowledge that you<br />are accepting the challenge (2) Send the challenge to others you know<br /><br />LET'S SPREAD SOME LOVE!!!C.D. Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01224202167553820540noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376899495639191101.post-88151624201937146272009-05-28T10:50:00.005-05:002009-05-28T11:42:10.306-05:00Angels, Demons & the spirit world<img style="width: 265px; height: 240px;" alt="http://www.kayongblogger.com/download/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/angels-and-demons-movie-with-tom-hanks-298x300.jpg" src="http://www.kayongblogger.com/download/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/angels-and-demons-movie-with-tom-hanks-298x300.jpg" /><br /><br />The recent release of the movie <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zJxIRAgo8M">"Angels and Demons"</a><br />featuring Tom Hanks has again sparked an interest in<br />the possibility of an invisible world.<br /><br />In a recent survey, "40% of those interviewed strongly<br />agreed that satan is not is not a living being but is<br />a symbol of evil.” 19% said they “agree somewhat” with<br />that perspective. A minority indicated that they believe<br />Satan is real by disagreeing with the statement: one-quarter<br />26% disagreed strongly and about one-tenth (9%) disagreed<br />somewhat. The remaining 8% were not sure what they believe<br />about the existence of Satan."<br /><br />Do you believe that satan exists? Have you went to see the<br />movie "<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zJxIRAgo8M">Angels and Demons</a>"? If so, what did you think about<br />it? Any other comments about the spirit world?C.D. Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01224202167553820540noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376899495639191101.post-19928079977155764962009-05-26T09:20:00.003-05:002009-05-26T09:27:07.376-05:00For Better or For Worse<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/IwaJgz_CKmw&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/IwaJgz_CKmw&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />What would you do after something like this?C.D. Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01224202167553820540noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376899495639191101.post-22308123744906670822009-05-25T22:13:00.003-05:002009-05-25T22:39:29.564-05:00Got Twitter?<a href="http://ithemes.com/four-quick-steps-to-getting-started/" alt="Getting Started"> </a> <div id="content"> <!--page.php--> <div id="left"> <div class="post"> <!--post title as a link--><!--<p><i>By <a href="http://ithemes.com" title="Visit Cory Miller's website" rel="external">Cory Miller</a></i></p>--> <!--post text with the read more link--> <p><img class="size-full wp-image-1155 alignleft" title="rockin-bird" src="http://ithemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/rockin-bird.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="213" /></p><p>Do you have <a href="http://twitter.com/">Twitter</a> yet? It will allow you to communicate with others in a different way than email, blogs, and even the traditional website. After wrestling with the idea for a couple of months I finally gave in and set up an account. It is actually a great thing!!!</p><p>The element that makes <a href="http://www.twitter.com">Twitter</a> really nice is the fact that you can connect it with your FaceBook account and many other applications as well. In addition, you can send messages to Twitter <a href="http://www.twitterfone.com/">directly from your</a> <a href="http://www.twitterfone.com/">phone</a>, <a href="http://twitpic.com/">TwitPic your photos</a>, and even connect Twitter to your <a href="http://twittercal.com/">google calendar.</a> <br /></p><p>Now that you have all that information concerning Twitter, make the move so that you can converse more efficiently. What are you waiting for?<br /></p></div></div></div>C.D. Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01224202167553820540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376899495639191101.post-40724882692670196502009-05-25T14:43:00.004-05:002009-05-25T21:40:04.687-05:00It's Not Too Late: 10 Inexpensive Ways to Get and Stay In Shape<img style="width: 308px; height: 214px;" alt="http://www.stressreliefsolution.com/images/White%20male%20on%20treadmill.jpg" src="http://www.stressreliefsolution.com/images/White%20male%20on%20treadmill.jpg" /><br /><br />O.K., you didn't get an early start on getting shape, but it's<br />definitely not too late! Today marks the very first day of<br />summer and there are something that you can do to get in<br />shape and become the healthy you, you've always wanted<br />to be.<br /><br />It is actually God's will that we exemplify health in each and<br />every area of our lives (spirit, soul, and body). <span style="font-weight: bold;">3 John 1:2 NLT</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">says, "Dear friend, I hope all is well with you and that you<br />are </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">as healthy in body as you are strong in spirit." </span> Remember,<br />your body is the vehicle that drives your purpose in live. Without a<br />healthy body, fulfilling God's ultimate purpose for our lives will<br />be a challenge if not an impossibility.<br /><br />Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today. It's time to feel<br />your best, look your best, and be your best. Here are 10 inexpensive<br />ways to get and stay in shape.<br /><ol><li>Instead of driving, ride a bicycle whenever possible.</li><li>Limit eating out, and purposely prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner</li><li>Take a morning or evening walk with a person(s) that have the same goals<br /></li><li>Drink more water</li><li>Eat less later in the day</li><li>Instead of taking the elevator take the stairs</li><li>Rent an exercise video from the library and workout at home</li><li>Locate introductory discount coupons or invitation periods at the gym</li><li>Journal your daily exercise and eating to stay on track</li><li> Break up your meals into 5-6 smaller meals throughout the day</li></ol>What are your goals for weight loss? Have you already<br />began to utilize any of these pin-points? Share your ideas<br />about how being in shape corresponds with the Christian life?C.D. Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01224202167553820540noreply@blogger.com0