Kevin is a boy who might be described as "slow." He didn't learn his ABCs as fast as other kids. He couldn't compete in schoolyard races. But Kevin had a way with people. His bright smile and big heart won him plenty of friends.
My friend Randy, the pastor at Kevin's church, decided they needed a basketball team for boys. Kevin signed on and soon basketball became a center of his life. He practiced hard. While the other boys worked at dribbling the basketball and shooting lay-ups, skills Kevin would never master, he simply shot baskets. Or more correctly, he threw the ball AT the basket. He had a special spot near the free throw line. He threw and threw, and it occasionally went in. On the rare times that he succeeded, Kevin raised his arms and shouted, "Look at me, Coach! Look at me!" Randy looked at him. And smiled.
Dreaming is one of the most mysterious experiences in our lives. During the Roman Era, some dreams were submitted to the Roman Senate for analysis and dream interpretation. They were thought to be messages from the gods. Dream interpreters even accompanied military leaders into battles and campaigns! In addition we know, that many artists have received their creative ideas from their dreams. But what do we know about dreams? Here are 13 interesting facts for you.
1. You Forget 90% of Your Dreams
Within 5 minutes of waking, half of your dream is forgotten. Within 10, 90% is gone.
2. Blind People also Dream
People who became blind after birth can see images in their dreams. People who are born blind do not see any images, but have dreams equally vivid involving their other senses of sound, smell, touch and emotion.
3. Everybody Dreams
Every human being dreams (except in cases of extreme psychological disorder). If you think, you are not dreaming, you just forget your dreams.
by Joel Osteen
source : Lakewood Church Weekly Video Podcast
video download available : #450 - Sensing the Good Things God Has in Store (152.06 MB)
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When God laid out the plan for our lives, He lined up the right people, the right breaks and the right opportunities. Scripture says that time and chance will come together for every person. That means there are moments of favor that God has already released into your future. If you could pull back the curtain and see your whole life, you would see how God has already lined up the right breaks to come across your path. He has already arranged certain people to be good to you. He has already picked out the right husband or wife for you and your children. He has already lined up solutions to problems you haven't even had. God has it already released into your future. These moments of favor, moments of blessing, moments of increase will help you overcome obstacles, accomplish goals and even thrust you years ahead. Even when things are not happening as fast as you would like, you can stay in peace knowing that God will make a way where there seems to be no way if you keep your trust and faith in Him. You don't have to live worried and anxious, you can be at rest knowing that God has ordained moments of favor in your future!
Six Hobbies that Can Pay For Themselves And Make You Money
Posted by Bobby Hamasaki at 2:52 PM Labels: Money + EntrepreneurshipHobbies can be expensive. You might want to start one but think you can't afford to. Before jumping in, consider whether or not a hobby can capture your interest long-term, so you don't waste any money investing in costly supplies. Many hobbies can pay for themselves, save you money, make great gifts or even add to your income. Some hobbies require specific knowledge, skill sets, talent or credentials to be profitable. And you'll have to look into state and federal laws.
But everyone starts somewhere and you can, too. Find out if there's a market for your hobby. Don't limit yourself to your own neighborhood. Connect with others who have successfully made money from it and network. If you've made money from a hobby, be sure to tell me about it.
Here are some ideas :
GARDENING: You can do weeding or lawn care, grow and sell plants, grow and dehydrate herbs and make herb blends, press flowers and frame them or make cards or preserve food such as berries to make and sell jam. You can ask a local florist if they'd like to buy your flowers or ornamental branches such as willows, dogwood or forsythia, or sell right from your home, too. You can grow your own food to save money, and anything you sell can go toward funding your hobby or directly to savings.
