Life Experiences...(from Inclined 1's Page)

Level 1

() I had an asthma attack
(x) Smoked A Cigarette
() Smoked A Cigar
() Smoked Weed
(x) Kissed A Member Of The Same Sex
(x) Drank Alcohol
(x) Been In Love
(x) Been Dumped
() Been Fired
() Been In A Fist Fight
x) Snuck Out Of A Parent's House


Level 2
(x) Had Feelings For Someone Who Didn't Have Them Back
() Been Arrested
() Made Out With A Stranger
()Went to jail
() Gone Out On A Blind Date
(x) Had A Crush On An Older Person
(x) Skipped School
(x) Slept With A Co-worker
() Seen Someone / Something Die



Level 3
() Been On A Plane
(x) Thrown Up From Drinking
x) Eaten Sushi
() Been Snowboarding
() Met Someone from a blog spot
() Been Mosh Pitting
(x) Taken Pain Killers
(x) Love(d) or Lust Someone Who You Can't Have
(x) Been in a bad relationship


Level 4
(x) Laid On Your Back And Watched Cloud Shapes Go By
(x) Made A Snow Angel
(x) Flown A Kite
() Built A Sand Castle
x() Gone Puddle Jumping
(x) Jumped Into A Pile Of Leaves
(x) Gone Sledding
(x) Cheated While Playing A Game



Level 5
(x) Been Lonely
(x) Fallen Asleep At Work / School
()Used A Fake / Someone Else's ID
(x) Watched The Sun Set/ sun rise
() Felt An Earthquake
() Kissed A Snake
(x) Been Tickled
(x) Been Robbed / *Vandalized*
(x) Robbed Someone
(x)Been Misunderstood



Level 6
() Pet A Deer
(x) Won A Contest
(x) Been Suspended
(x) Had Detention
(x) Been In A Car/ Motorcycle Accident
() Had / Have Braces
(x) Eaten a whole pint of ice cream in one night
(x) Had deja vu
(x) Danced in the moonlight
(x) Hated The Way You Look



Level 7
() Witnessed A Crime
(x) Questioned Your Heart
() Been obsessed with post-it-notes
() Squished Barefoot Through The Mud
(x) Been Lost
() Been To The Opposite Side Of The World
() Swam In The Ocean
(x) Felt Like You Were Dying
(x) Cried Yourself To Sleep



Level 8
(x) Played Cops And Robbers
() Recently Colored With Crayons / Colored Pencils / Markers
() Sang Karaoke
(x) Done Something You Told Yourself You Wouldn't
(x) Made a prank phone call
(x) Laughed Until Some Kind Of Beverage Came Out Of Your Nose
(x) Kissed In The Rain
(x) Written A Letter To Santa Clause
(x) Been kissed under mistletoe



Level 9
(x) Watched The Sun Set With Someone You Care / Cared About
(x) Blown Bubbles
() Made A Bonfire
x) Crashed A Party
() have Traveled More Than 5 Days With A Car Full Of People
(x) Gone Rollerskating / Blading
(x) Had A Wish Come True
() Been Humped By A Monkey
() Jumped Off A Bridge/cliff



Level 10
() Screamed "Penis" in class
() Swam With Dolphins
()Got Your Tongue Stuck To A Pole / Freezer
()Kissed A Fish
(x) Worn The Opposite Sex's Clothes
() Sat On A Roof Top
() Screamed At The Top Of Your Lungs
() Done / Attempted A One-Handed Cartwheel
(x) Talked on the phone for more than 6 hours
(x) Stayed Up All Night



Level 11
(x) Picked And Ate An Apple Right Off The Tree
() Climbed A Tree
() Had / Been In A Tree House
(x) Have been/Are scared To Watch Scary Movies Alone
(x) Seen a Ghost
() Have/Had More Then 30 Pairs Of Shoes or Flip Flops
() Gone streaking
x() Been to/Visited Someone At Jail
(x) Played Chicken
() Been Pushed Into A Pool With All Your Clothes On



Level 12
(x) Been Easily Amused
x() Caught A Fish
(x) Caught A Butterfly
(x) Laughed So Hard You Cried
() Cried So Hard You Laughed
() Mooned / Flashed Someone
(x) Had someone Moon / Flash You


Level 13
(x) Cheated On A Test
(x) Forgotten Someone's Name
(x) Slept Naked
() Gone Skinny dipping In A pool
() Been Kicked Out Of Your House.
(x) Rode A Roller Coaster
() Went Scuba-Diving / Snorkeling
(x) Had A Cavity



Level 14
(x) Been Used
(x) Fell Going Up The Stairs
() Licked A Cat (LMAO.... im not telling)
(x) Bitten Someone
(x) Licked Someone
() Been shot at with a paint ball/bee bee gun
(x) Had sex in a field/garden
(x) Flattened someone’s tires
(x) Drove in a car until the gas light came on
(x) Had five dollars or less and bought something.

SCORING

1-20 - (you suck)

21-30 - (you play safe)

31-40 - (you have a good balance)

41-50 - ( you're slightly above the average

51-60 - (you're an adventurer)

71-80 - (you're a true gear shifter)

81-90 - (full speed ahead)

91-100 - You are completely out of control

101 and above... SEEK HELP!!!

YOU CAN DO IT IF YOU LIKE....

Crying On The Moon's Shoulders

Just another lonely mermaid...

she laid there
in her favorite spot
in the safe shadows of complacency
sadly somber
heart--broken
once
again




Sitting so still there
No sun
No more fun
Daylight
gone
nursing her pain,
wiping away tears...
tears that were now free to fall
tears that make her feel
like she was going insane

After the last time giving
all that she had to give
So sad that she never once considered
what she needed in return
or....
that she still needed 'her' to live

Yet, she tossed her own self aside
trying to share her heart
eager to take that enchanted ride
that ended
with loneliness
and the painful breaking of her heart

Echoes of laughter
and the good times that she had
now bounced off the mental spaces
the walls.....
that both of them
had carelessly scaled

They shared
They cared.....
but now he was gone away

She sit....
listening
wishing
for his footsteps down the hall
to walk again
across the canvas of her heart

She couldn't help but be discouraged
To be sad, and to cry;
especially when she didn't understand
or know the reason why

So she just lays there,
while MY LADY, THE MOON
watches her
..........while she cries





jakuper(5/30/07)

Judging Others

What We See
Judging Others

Though it is human to evaluate people we encounter based on first impressions, the conclusions we come to are seldom unaffected by our own fears and our own preconceptions. Additionally, our judgments are frequently incomplete. For example, wealth can seem like proof that an individual is spoiled, and poverty can be seen as a signifier of laziness—neither of which may be true. At the heart of the tendency to categorize and criticize, we often find insecurity. Overcoming our need to set ourselves apart from what we fear is a matter of understanding the root of judgment and then reaffirming our commitment to tolerance.

When we catch ourselves thinking or behaving judgmentally, we should ask ourselves where these judgments come from. Traits we hope we do not possess can instigate our criticism when we see them in others because passing judgment distances us from those traits. Once we regain our center, we can reinforce our open-mindedness by putting our feelings into words. To acknowledge to ourselves that we have judged, and that we have identified the root of our judgments, is the first step to a path of compassion. Recognizing that we limit our awareness by assessing others critically can make moving past our initial impressions much easier. Judgments seldom leave room for alternate possibilities.

Mother Teresa said, “If you judge people, you don’t have time to love them.” If we are quick to pass judgment on others, we forget that they, like us, are human beings. As we seldom know what roads people have traveled before a shared encounter or why they have come into our lives, we should always give those we meet the gift of an open heart. Doing so allows us to replace fear-based criticism with appreciation because we can then focus wholeheartedly on the spark of good that burns in all human souls.

When She Screams

Kidnapped
taken hostage
Snookered
by images
of misty blue...
 
the girl
in my dreams

Wishing her
red lip kisses
broke the silence
reflected
when I say No

I know I'm being mean
and I make her mean...
so she screams

WHEN SHE SCREAMS
she breaks the mirrors
meant to camoflauge
the difficulty of our journey
Ordinary
abnormally free
once we go to sleep

But.....ONCE WE GO TO SLEEP
I roam
she roams

we meet back home
where it's warm
and she can scream

WHEN SHE SCREAMS
where you been
I can scream...

I will tell you
next segment

once we go back to sleep

SUNDAYS WITH JOYCE

WORD FOR TODAY


MODEL
1. Be example by doing good deeds Titus 2:7, 1 Timothy 4:12 In all things showing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine showing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, Let no man despise thy youth, but be thou an example of believers, in word, in conversation, , in charity, in spirit, , in faith, in purity.
2. Do not be influenced by bad example 3 John 11 Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.
3. Do not be stumbling block 1 Corinthians 8:9,13 But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours becomes a stumbling block to them that are weak. Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh while the world standeth, lest I make my brother to offend.
4. Imitate apostles and Lord 1 Thessalonians 1:6 And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost:
5. Imitate the ants Proverbs 6:6, 9 Go tot he ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest. How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? When wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?
6. Leaders lead by good example 1 Peter 5:3 Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being examples to the flock.




Philippians 4:4-9, KJ2000

4 Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.
5 Let your fairness be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
6 Be anxious for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
7 And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
9 Those things, which you have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.


These days, there is so much happening to discourage us from being happy. Peace becomes a challenge, and understanding is at an all time low. I just happen to believe that if I put my hands in God's hands, I will be able to live more successfully.

Look for opportunities to be a model of Love. We have an assignment everyday to be good to our sisters, and brothers. Living to give, rather than living to get. Everyday, find somebody to be good to. Look for ways to be a blessing to someone else, so that God will bless you. That is the key to true fulfillment. Being sensitive to people we meet each day. We can be a model for someone who needs a miracle, no matter how small.. When you are good to others, God will be good to you! You can't out give God....

Are you willing to be a model of His love........

Love's Illusion

I have the memories to prove it
...
written all over my heart
etched in yesterday's sand
We weren't supposed to lose the friendship
Time would not keep us apart again

We'd  found something so grand
that wouldn't be put aside
We called it love
during passionate nights as lovers
and days of growing closer
....
 in a friendship neither of us could hide


So special that we found it
So exciting
So unique
So up front you were
in everything you said to me

I never thought that one day
these same words would reveal
everything
about your intentions
the ones that you never let me feel

Love has now become a masquerade
some maddening,
callous scheme
A tool for your own gain

You have made love a dishonor to it's name


She walks in
......
And I see it all co clear
Now I understand
...

why I spent the better part of yesterday

writing

I.L.L.U.S.I.O.N.
...

in the sand





jakuper(5/26/06)

Words Left Unspoken....

 I came across this on a 360 friends page, and I wanted to share it with you.  This is a very good idea.  Giving back ..to others, what blessings God has given you.  And, to give, in order to open up your blessings for the future.

I thought about all the things we leave unsaid to each other in our lives. As times grows the words become less important to hear. I just wanted to say them to you now for all the times it was left unsaid...

For all the things he/she never said... I now say to you...

-Thank You

-You're a unique and special person

-I believe in you, go for it

-I am so blessed to have you in my life

-I am truly sorry, please forgive me

-Yes, it's true, I lied and I was wrong...

-I didn't appreciate you, the way I ought to.

-You're a good friend

-I need you

-I'll stand by your side, no matter what.

-You taught me so much

-I'll support you, whatever you choose.

-Congratulations, well done!

-You're beautiful

-You're handsome

-You're everything I ever wanted in a partner/person

-I don't approve of what you did... but I still love you.

-If you ever need anything call me, whatever time, I'll be there

-Can I be of any help?

-I love you... unconditionally

-Take this... I know you didn't ask me to do it, but I give it from my heart.

-No explanations needed, I'll be round as soon as I can

-You're a true friend.

-Don't worry, you can stay here until you sort yourself out

-I can't imagine life, without you

-Be encouraged, have faith.

-God Bless You

-You look stunning

-You're welcome... anytime.

-Happy Birthday

-Happy Mothers Day

-Happy Fathers Day

-Happy Anniversary

-Teach me...

-I was wrong, you were right.

-I am so glad that I took your advice.

-Will you marry me?

-You're a good man/woman

-I miss you

-Don't leave/come back

-I'll support you through this pregnancy

-How are you feeling today.

-Get well soon

-You're my child and I love you

-HUG

-Stop right there, I don't wanna hear your gossip, s/he's my good friend.

-Your bum does look big in that, and that's exactly how I love it!

-Your hurting yourself... please stop.

-I'll go with you

-I LOVE YOU... Unconditionally

So much more I could say that perhaps was never said to you at a time when you really needed to hear those words. If you can think of anymore please share them with us

Moments Stolen.......

a kiss
a warm hug
that's what I was thinking of
Moments shared
lying beneath
honeysuckle scented candles
casting shadows in a darkened room
Wills inert to explain
Bodies obeying commands
from burning hands
again and again
until
teardrops fall.....

"Moments stolen by fairy-tale dreams"





~jakuper(5/26/07)

I Was Just Wondering.....

1. If you knew absolutely that there would be a nuclear war in one week, what would you do?
2. Is there anyone you envy enough to permanently change lives with?...
3. Do you prefer to be around men or woman, and why?
4. If you woke up tomorrow with one additional ability, what would it be and why?
5. Do you believe in ghosts or evil spirits?
6. Which gender do you think has an easier time of it in our culture
7. Is it better to receive only part of someone’s love and respect, rather than nothing at all, knowing that person will never be able to love you as fully as you would wish?
8. Do you believe the world will be a better or worse place ten years from now?
9. Would it disturb you much if on your death, your body was simply thrown away and allowed to rot?
10. If someone gave you a million dollars to give away, who would you give it to..and why?

Let Love Grow In You

I hope I don't ever let love
be an afterthought
Let me always grow in love
From the time we're born
we learn to love attention,
food, and interaction.
The constant immersion of ourselves
in these .... never goes away.
I need to stop thinking of life
in terms of doors closing,
but look for the doors that are opening.
If I focus on all the doors that were slam shut,
I can't see the new opportunities
that are presenting themselves
each and every day.



The metamorphosis of love is quick for some,
and slower for others.
Yet, it is always growing within us.
Within every one of us.
We are made to love each other.
I can only speak for me
when I say I want my love for people in my life
to be like granite.
Solid.
Unmovable.
Like the amber cinnamon tree

I experience beauty in just being alive,
and I know that all things change in their own time.
Idon’t need to force anything.
Even though
at times
love becomes replaced
and it disengages prematurely
Sometimes it even dies.
But..... it is still love.
I have had the best intentions about love.
when it had only a temporary affect on my life.
The roots of it grew in me,
even if tangibility of it fell by the wayside.
I was grateful for the experience
It was better to have felt it...

Love has, and is the most powerful feeling I have ever experienced.....






jakuper(5/24/07)

WHATCHA SAYIN SATURDAY

Best of the best. Answer one, two, three..or all of them.

Especially the last one...lol

1. Your favorite drink

2. Your favorite song

3. Your favorite TV show

4. Your favorite vacation spot

5. Pet Peeve

6. Favorite fruit

7. Favorite movie

8. Favorite holiday

9. Favorite way to travel

10. Favorite Bible verse

11. Favorite time of the day

12. Favorite thing about Multiply

13. Least Favorite thing about Multiply

14. Writing, reading, or talking?

15. Favorite "jakuper' blog

At The Edge Of Tomorrow

Thank you, Jesus
Oh, how I love my life!
Yes!
yes
...
breathing
.....
deep
exhaling
...
This is soooo beautiful, God
Why are we so caught up in hopelessness
when all we need to do
...
is pause
(Looking up into the Heavens..
a tear struggles to escape
...........
exhaling )
God
....
I see You
I see all you have given me

The miracle of life that is all around me
Your waters, so cool
Your power
...
so un-mistaken

It is when I am here
......
feeling so free
that I feel you most!
Free from the things that define my life
Free from man made noises
Free from prejudice
I don't have no worries when I'm with You
Nothing bothers me
...
Just feeling the whisper of the wind
blowing against my skin--
my beautiful black skin that You made in

I feel Your sun smiling on me

The smell of green earth
is so intoxicating
It smells like new grass
..like birth

I stretch my hands forth to thee
I give you me
Take all my worries, Lord
Give me peace
Your peace

The waters are no more fearful to me
because I know
You control them

I believe I can fly!
Into thy hands I cast my fear of flying

Winds that cause tragedy.....
at your command, God
Everything obeys You
Everyone obeys
.....
They will all praise You
eventually

But, here I am
......
now
humbled in your presence
..
feeling so little
So insignificant
I feel so small
...
like a baby again

I live by rules...
but, Lord
I long to be free
Free as the birds in flight
Free to do what my soul feels is right
Free to love as You commanded

I dream of that day, God
when my being can wholly claim again
the freedom,
the joy that I have once known...
again.

This time, I will not look back!

I will live out my days free…
like the waves in ye wide sea.

Free once again...

Just like you made me!




jakuper(5/16/07)

The Right Beat

*a continuation of TASTES LIKE CANDY







I asked you three times, what you wanna do. What do you wanna do?'


I
finally caught my breath, between one of a series of steamy , sticky
kisses to answer her. "Damn, girl! Shyt! Where did all this come from?
Oh, you rolling like that now?"

'Look, it's no secret that way
back when, we all played around. I have wanted you since we were kids.
I never knew what it was I was feeling. I just knew I was feeling it,
and I was never sure you were. I heard Debra went on to marry a woman.
I never could accept that about myself.' She took her bra and panties
off, and straddled me. Looking me in my face as she spoke. 'I have had
two unsuccessful marriages. I have went through friendships just like
this, where I knew I wa attracted to the woman, but I refused to act on
my feelings. I wasn't ready for the stigma of being called a dyke.
Secretly, between relationships, I wanted to be with a woman. I thought
about you. I even thought about Debra. I remembered when we had
girlfriends back in elementary school, and how turned on I was to kiss
a girl. Something deep inside of me felt that. Just as something deep
inside of me was telling me I was wrong...that I was going to Hell for
loving who my heart wanted.
So, I listened to the voice that said
it was wrong, and I married the first man that proposed. I still
watched the girls. I made friends with the sexiest ones. I made time
for my girls, even when it was in direct conflict with my man. I always
put them first. They felt my desire for them. A few told me, "you sure
you're not coming on to me" I would always say, "girl, I got a man. I
don't roll like that". Deep down, I wish I had the courage to act on
it. So, in my fantasies they stayed. When I wasn't with a guy, I
watched lesbian porn. Oh my god, I wish I had a dime for how many times
I came calling your name!

She is talking to me, and I can't help
but be sidetracked by this heavenly petite body straddling me. Breasts
so perfect. Honey scented skin, soft as a mutha fukka. My clit is
throbbing so hard, I just know she can feel it. I grab her hips,
because I don't know what to do with my hands; and I'm caressing them,
as I can feel the heat from her pussy on my thighs.

She stops
talking. She tugs at my top, pulling it over my head. I don't stop her.
I can't. She got everything on me excited. She kisses me. She kisses me
again and again, while pulling my blouse up off my arms. Both sets of
arms dangling in mid air, as she seductively kisses me into submission.
My body answered her question....from the first kiss. That was all that
was needed. I'm watching as she lays her body down on mine, reaching
her arms around my back to undo my bra, while she is biting my nipples
through it. Her teeth bites send chills through my being. She slings it
across the room, grabs the remote, turns the TV off and the radio on,
never missing a kiss. Now it's her soft, warm lips on my skin.

It's like a tootsie roll pop
Gotta lick it 'till you get to the center inside
I said one, two, three
It sure feels good to me
So baby, don't stop this fire
Even though I know you're
Probably getting tired
You better stay on that spot
Sensations are taking control of me
Giving me
Infatuation, yeah
Going through my mind
You've got me
Wanting ya
Feeling for ya
Every night
Infatuation
Spinning through my mind
You've got me
Wanting you
Needing you
Feeling for ya
In my head
You're giving me fantasies
I never felt before
It's like A, B, C
Do what you want with me
It's a candy coated dream
So good it makes me wanna scream
So don't you dare stop the flow
Cuz I don't want to have to
Quench the fire
Cuz it's on for you, yeah
Desire and pass on
Come and get some of this good love
I wanna feel you
Moving and grooving
With a tempo that I set
I keep winding
Winding and grinding
'Till you can't keep up with me, yeah
Come on, come on
chorus
Oh, baby
This don't make no sense
Every time I close my eyes
I just need to feel your body next to me
Hey, baby, hey
Give it to me



I don't believe this fit into any fantasy I have ever had about her. I never let it go that far.

She
quickly pulls off the rest of my clothes, and the dance is on. There is
no dominance here. Our bodies move to some new strain of old soul
music......that sounds much like the intimate hymns I'm used to singing
to my own body, in the middle of the night. We equally take turns
rocking each other back and forth into a pattern, a downbeat which
sends waves of pleasure all through my soul. Anything she does to me, I
loved. It was like returning home from some kind of drought. Her lips
pounded down on me, inside me, creating waves of pressure that
precipitated quakes of ecstasy. I never wanted to stop. We wiped sweat
from each other with our lips, kissing it away, sometimes licking so
fiercely that ripples of orgasms swelled my clit so tight, I squirted
across the room, almost, in release.

We fed each other's
wants, stroking each other so well. She moved me, to tears. I couldn't
have been her first. She made love to my body, like she had been there
before. Everything I did to her emphasized my need to find the one who
complimented everything I have wanted a woman to be to me. She matched
my tempo, and my erotic meter so perfectly.

As we lay there,
listening to the third playing of Laurnea's cd, the song ONE KNIGHT
STAND was playing again. Could this be the one I've waited for all my
life...

"Mmmmmm
So I
I need you for a one night stand
but this time it might be that one good (wo)man
so I ....might try...."

Did you even think about what you're saying???

God Guide My Pen

I ask of You my dear Father,
that You will guide my pen
So the words provided me through You,
will help another friend

I am so uncertain,
of what my pen will write
My prayer, my God so faithful,
is that You will lend me sight

The clear and unquestionable vision,
to give me guidance when
I begin to write the things You want,
as I start to use my pen

I ask that Your words work through me,
a co-author I merely am
As You merit ALL the good I share,
through prose I write and send

For what is mine is Yours I know,
all gifts You've given me
Let me share not mine but Yours,
and do so with humility

My petition I earnestly bring to You,
all words I'll write this day
May they come from You who gave me life,
please guide my pen I pray

B.G. Jett– © 1998




More and more, I realize that your words are very important.
Once
written they produce your footprints in the sands of time. When you
speak, and write, you build your own character. People use what they
get to form your personality, in their eyes.

Be careful of the words you release into the universe.
They can heal, or they can kill.

Do you think it is important to give people the truth, or what you want them to know?

SUNDAYS WITH JOYCE

WORD OF THE DAY

MOTHER

1. Honor your mother Ephesians 6: 1-4, 6-8
Children obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honor thy
father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise; That it
may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the Earth. And, ye
fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the
nurture and admonition of the Lord.
Not with eyeservice, as
menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from
the heart; with good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to
men: Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall
he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.
2. Do not despise mother's experience Proverbs 23:22
Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother
when she is old. Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and
instruction, and understanding.
3. Do not neglect mother's teaching Proverbs 1:8 My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
4. Foolish child brings grief to mother Proverbs 10:1 The Proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father, but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.
5. Do not curse or strike mother Exodus 21: 15, 17
And he that smiteth his father, or his mother, shall be surely put to
death. And he that curseth his father, or his mother, shall surely be
put to death
6. Love Jesus more than mother Matthew 10:37
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and
he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.

MOTHER

How much I love you I can't say:
It's more than words can hold.
You're all at once my rich, red clay,
My potter and my mold.

Yours the words that shaped my voice,
The spirit within mine.
Yours the will that shaped my choice,
My fortune, and my sign.

How lucky I was to have had you
At the core of me!
Wise and good, you always knew
Just what I could be.

And so I came to be someone
Whom I could be proud of.
For this I give my swollen sum
Of gratitude and love.

Another Questionnaire.......If U have the time

Answer one, two, three, or all if you like!




Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to........

Drive carefully. It's not only cars that.......

Eat a apple in the a.m., and the rest of the day you will be......

If you can't be kind, at least.......

If you lend someone $20, and never see that person again, it was.........

It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to serve as........

Never buy a car you can't........

Try not to put your foot in your mouth, because you might have to.......

When every thing's going your way, you're......

Birthdays are good for you; the more you have........

Some mistakes are.......

Don't cry because it's over; smile because ..........

We could learn a lot from crayons: some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull, some have weird names, and all are different colors but they all..........

A truly happy person is one who can........

Happiness comes through doors you didn't even know you left open. Sadness comes through doors you........

When you're in deep water, that's a good time to .........

Family get togethers are important because.......

There are worse things than getting a call for a wrong number at 4 AM. It could be a .........

Think about this: No one ever says "It's only a game" when .......

Be careful reading the fine print when you........

The trouble with too many friends is......

After a certain age, if I wake up in the morning........

It is always darkest....

There is nothing new...

A journey of a thousand miles begins with...

A committee of three...

If you can't stand the heat...
Better late than...

A rolling stone...

If at first you don't succeed...

Laugh, and the world laughs with you. Cry...

A bird in the hand is....
Early to bed, early to rise...
Two heads...
It is better to light a candle than...

A miss is as good as...

A penny saved...

Don't burn your bridges...

Haste makes...

Tastes Like Candy

Walking down the detergent aisle of the grocery store, I saw her.

A
blast from the past. My old friend, Jackie. Now...these are some
memories. We used to be the 3 Musketeers in grade school. Jackie,
Debra, and myself. We did everything together. Born 5 months apart, all
of us grew up in the same neighborhood. Jackie went on to live in New
York, and Debra traveled the world, and settled in Maryland, being a
research scientist at the Naval Hospital. I am the only one who stayed
local.

"Well, do my eyes deceive me, or is this one of the three
Musketeers? Jackieeeeeeeeeee! How the hell are you?" She recognized me
almost immediately, and came over to hug me. She hadn't changed much.
Same little shortie, and same sense of humor.

'What's it been, at least 10 years since I have seen you. How have you been doing? You got married yet? How old is your son?"

'"
been doing alright. Nope, not married. I don't think I'm old enough
yet. Oh he is almost 20 now. Taller than I am. And, how is your son,
and your hubby?"

'Child, my son is 13 going on 25. Think he
grown. He doing good. Hubby--NO. Me don't have that problem anymore.
After two unsuccessful marriages, I think I'm done. Now, it's all about
the fun. FUN. FUN. Fun. So, what you doing with this evening? I was
just getting me something to clean the carpet at my mother's house.
My
son spilled grape soda on my mom's carpet, and if I can't get it out, I
will have to buy her another one, because I refuse to hear her mouth
for the next ten years about my child ruining her carpet. I'm staying
at the Courtyard for the rest of the week. We're having a dinner for
her birthday, and I'm leaving afterwards. Why don't you come over to
the room later tonight. I will be alone, since Jarred is staying with
his cousins tonight.'

"I don't have anything to do. I think I
will. it will be good to catch up on things. I spent some time with
Debbie about a month ago. She brought her family down, and we really
enjoyed each other. It was good to remember that friendship connection
we made all those years ago....and to see it's still alive. Nothing
like old friends..."

'It's Room 445. We leave the light on for you. lol'

"LOL. Alright. What time?"

'Anytime after 7. Maybe we can catch a movie, or something.'



I
got to Room 445 at about 6:55; I was early so I sat in the car for a
few. I was nervous about meeting her again. As it turned out, two of
the Musketeers ended up in alternative lifestyles. What are the odds
that the third one has conformed, also.... I can remember so many times
in our childhood, we did things with other little girls that seemed so
innocent back then, but today-would be looked upon as totally curious.
She didn't know anything but boys. She was the more promiscuous one of
us. She was having sex in junior high school. It was the crowd she hang
around.

'Hey You! What are you doing out there in the car? Come on in. Don't be scared.

She
must have saw me drive up. Either way, I knew it would be a good
evening. She seemed to be in a good mood..as she always was. I got out
of the car, and went to the door. Knocked, and let myself in. She
walked over to greet me with a hug.

"Mmmmmm. It is sooo good to
see you again. You looking the same. Fine as ever." I think age has
done you well. Look at you. You used to be so shy. We had to almost
make you talk. And, now you all cool and shyt. We had some good times.

'Sit
down, make yourself comfortable. Would you like a drink? What do you
wanna do tonight? Any movie you wanna see? My treat. I'm just gonna
take a quick shower, and you can decide while I dress. Okay?'

"Okay.
But, I'm game for anything. I don't really know what's at the movies; I
usually get cd's from my friends. You tell me what you're in a mood
for."

I grab the remote, turn the TV on, and sit down at the
bottom of her bed. Flipping through the channels, I can't seem to find
anything, so I choose a video channel. Over on the dresser is a bowl of
mini 3 Musketeers. I laugh. (She would have to have mini candies
symbolizing our long lasting friendship) My mind started thinking
again, to those old days when life was so sweet, and simple. We laughed
so hard, and played even harder. Friendship was real, and it took more
than a little argument to get rid of a real friend. We kept in touch
over the years, through our families, and mainly because we just loved
each other.

As I sat, watching TV, she walked out of the
bathroom in her panties and bra. I tried not to notice her. Something
in me shuddered, and I tried not to let her notice. She sat down on the
side of the bed, and began to put lotion on her legs. I tried to
pretend I was so into the video that I didn't notice. I reached over to
the candy dish for a piece of candy, opened it, and stuck it in my
mouth.

'You smacking on that candy like it's good. Have you decided what we gonna do tonight? Have you eaten? What's up?'

I
never turned my head from watching the TV. "Whatever you wanna do. You
name it" I never acknowledged her remark about the candy. I was not
falling for the okie doke. Not me.

'Did you hear me? I said
lemme taste your candy. That's my favorite snack. And you know why I
like them, don't you? It makes me think about us. The three musketeers.
I know you remember.'

"Yeah, I do. How could I forget?" I
reached over into the candy dish, and grabbed two pieces, and tossed
them over to her side of the bed, never looking at her. I could hear
her laughing. I never turned to her, or I would give away my
anxiousness about being there in a hotel room with her, and she is half
naked. But, I think she was trying to make me nervous, and I wasn't
gonna make it easy for her.

'I said I wanna taste your candy. See if it's sweeter in your mouth.'

I
almost choked. I almost swallowed the piece i had left. Did she say
what I thought she just said? Oh boy. What the hell do I do now? I
know. I just laughed. And sat there. While butterflies gathered in my
stomach...my heart beat like I had a hit of caffeine. Needless to say,
I am speechless. What next, I thought.

"Girl, you still crazy as
ever. LOL. You better eat that candy right there." I was hoping that
was enough to extinguish this line of conversation. I could hear her
peeling a piece of candy from it's wrapper, and putting it in her
mouth. She was making sounds like it was sooo good.

I was trying
to find something else on the TV, when all of a sudden, she pulled my
shoulders back towards her on the bed, leaned over my face and put her
mouth on mine. She started kissing me with candy in her mouth.
Electricity shot through my whole body. Everything in me wa sexually
excited. I didn't fight it. I was kissing her back. Did not take time
to think about what I was doing. I went with the moment. Her mouth was
as hot as her body was, laying across mine. Her skin was so soft. I
could smell her fresh perfumed lotion against my face. She kissed me
all over my neck. My ears. Sticky kisses that lasted much longer than
they should have.

'I asked you three times, what you wanna do. What do you wanna do?'



Whewwwwwwwwwwwww......I would never look at 3 Musketeers the same way again

Picture Talk

Until He comes back
open the skies
opens closed hearts
and blinded eyes

there will be no peace
and trust will fade away
Jesus is the only answer
to this world today

In an age when we know so much
still, we're so out of touch
Instead of fighting each other
we should embrace
each other as sister and brother

The hand that holds the future
is reaching within
calling us every day
from our unforgiven sins

But......Until He comes back
and open the skies
opens our closed hearts
and blinded eyes

we will never really hear humanity's cries...

Free Yourself

Don't look back. You are not going that way.

Through life there are always those times when decisions just have to be made, when the choices are hard and solutions seem scarce, and the rain seems to soak your parade.

There are some situations where all you can do is to simply let go and move on, gather courage together and choose a direction that carries you toward a new dawn.

So pack up your troubles and take a step forward. The process of change can be tough, but think about all the excitement ahead if you can be stalwart enough!

There could be adventures you never imagined just waiting around the next bend, and wishes and dreams just about to come true in ways you can't yet comprehend.

Perhaps you'll find friendships that spring from new interests as you challenge your status quo and learn that there are so many options in life, and so many ways you can grow!

Perhaps you'll go places you never expected and see things that you've never seen, or travel to fabulous, faraway worlds and wonderful spots in between.

Perhaps you'll find warmth, affection and caring, a "somebody special" who's there to help you stay centered and listen with interest to stories and feelings you want to share.

Perhaps you'll find comfort in knowing that your friends are supportive of all that you do, and believe that whatever decisions you make are the right choices for you.

So keep putting one foot in front of the other, and take your life day by day.

There is a brighter tomorrow that's just down the road.

Never look back! - you're not going that way








Free Yourself

Baby you don't pay me no mind
You act like you don't love me no more
Maybe you need space or some time
Your attitude is uppredictable and I don't want to make you unhappy
If your not happy then your free to go on cuz I don't want you stayin around if I make you so
Miserable

[Chorus]
If you don't want me then don't talk to me (if you don't want me then don't talk to me)
Go ahead and free yourself (go ahead and free yourself)
If you don't want me then don't talk to me (if you don't want me then don't talk to me)
Go ahead to someone else (go ahead to someone else)
If you don't want me then don't talk to me (if you don't want me then don't talk to me)
Go ahead and free yourself (go ahead and free yourself)
If you don't want me then don't talk to me (if you don't want me then don't talk to me)
Go ahead to someone else (go ahead to someone else)

[Bridge]
Time again and again I tried I tried (baby don't you know I tried) but the love I had inside has
Died has died (but the love I had inside)

Wont you be a man if it's over and just admit that things aint the same instead of making me
Think its all good
Between us which ones the blame
I took a lot of too much to handle until I can't take this game no more this love thing is full
Of scandal so you welcome to walk

[Chorus]
[Bridge]

I had to take it there I had to take it there because I'm tired oh yeah

[Chorus]

You play games if you don't want me don't talk to me 
Hey go ahead and free yourself
Baby if you don't want me don't talk to me I'll be alright go ahead to someone else
Yeah yeah.....

SUNDAYS WITH JOYCE

WORD FOR TODAY

Music

1. Promotes joy Ecclesiastes 2:8-10 I gathered me also silver and gold, and the peculiar treasure of kings and of the provinces: I gat me men singers and women singers, and the delights of the sons of men, as musical instruments, and that of all sorts. So I was great, and increased more than all that were before me in Jerusalem: also my wisdom remained with me. And whatsoever mine eye desired I kept not from them, I withheld not my heart from any joy, for my heart rejoiced in all my labor: and this was my portion of all my labor.
2. Used to celebrate victory 1 Samuel 18:6,7 And it came to pass as they came, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Phillistine, that the women came out of all cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet king Saul, with tabrets, and joy, and with instruments of music. And the women answered one another as they played, and said, Saul has slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands.
3. Trumpets and cymbals and other instruments 1 Chronicles 16:42 And with them He-man and Je-du-thun with trumpets and cymbals for those that should make a sound, and with musical instruments of God. And the sons of Je-du-thun were porters.
4. Hymns and spiritual songs Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
5. Everyone praise the Lord Psalms 66:1,2 Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands: Sing forth the honor of his name: make his praise glorious. Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works! Through the greatness of thy power shall mine enemies submit themselves unto thee. All the Earth shall worship thee; they shall sing to thy name. Selah.




UPGRADE YOUR THOUGHTS!


God Said:
You are not to let anything trouble you.
What is the percentage in it?
Stay away from the sentiment of trouble.
The concept of trouble has ruled too many lives.
The concept likes to hover over you.
You think trouble is out to get you, and then you think you must ward it off.
And a lifetime passes by.
Trouble is like rain. It rains. It stops.
But you do not always have to carry an umbrella to ward off rain.
And if you get a little wet, so be it.
At least you enjoyed the sunshine before the rain.
And now you can enjoy the sunshine after the rain.

Do not live your life according to weather forecasts, beloved.
Get your mind on another track.
Set your mind in the direction you want it to go.
Prepare for the sunshine!
Think about going to the beach.

When you feel darkness, you have been looking at the dark.
Want to feel light?
Then look at the light.
When you see beauty, go to it.
When you see ugliness,
take your thoughts somewhere else.
There has to be beauty in the heart of man.
I reside in your heart.
Look for Me.
Feel for Me.
Think of Me.

Upgrade your thoughts.

You like new things.
Even though I have been forever,
I am new every day.
Catch up to Me.
Progress through life with Me,
and you will be bound for joy.

Let the sunlight of My love in.
Raise the blinds.
Open the windows of your heart and mind.
I am tapping at your window.
Even though I am already inside, admit Me.
Open wide for the God of Love Who loves you.
Regardless, I will permeate you.
You are already permeated with Me.
You cannot think of Me and trouble in the same breath.
Trouble is contrary to Truth.

The Truth is I am a Master Musician.
Hear My music. Once heard, it becomes your own music.
I am not only Church Music.
I am Love Music, and I am the Music of the Streets.
Where is My music not?

Do not associate Me only with thunder and lightning.
Associate Me with blue skies and bright sun.
Associate Me with the lilies of the field and the roses in your vase.
Associate Me with everything, for am I not part and parcel of everything,
and am I not everywhere for all time -- as time is measured in the world?
Am I anywhere without you?
Are you anywhere without Me?
It is not possible. We are conjoined.
We are entwined irrevocably.
Nothing can separate Us, you and I.

Even in the midst of a vast desert I am with you.
Even in the midst of a crowd, I am with you.
There is no place where I am not, yet I am only locatable in your heart.
The drum beat of your heart announces My arrival,
I Who arrived in full splendor from the first moment of Creation,
from before the first moment,
from before you started to wake up

“ I have been with you always."

Whether you have been asleep or awake,
I have been with you.

Know My Presence, beloveds.
Know it well.
Know it is inseparable from you.
I am inseparable from your presence.
I am present with you on Earth.

We came here together.
We stay together.
We can never leave what We most desire,
and that is each other.
I birthed you into existence.
I live in you and through you.

What else is there for you to know?

What is there you must have but Myself,
which is the same as to say................. your Self.