The Way of Things

When I was 12
I could no longer be 9

When I celebrated 20
I said goodbye to 15

When I welcomed 30
16 was no more

Sorrowfully I observed the arrival of 45
truly 7 has faded away

What is the point? Every level of growth presents two things promotion and cessation

I can't be 37 and still hold onto 19
I won't succeed at 41
If I don't leave 23 behind

The number grows and my wisdom multiplies
So does the distance from my childhood
Somethings are too precious to lose
To valuable to let go
But time will cause forgetfulness to steal the potency of the moment

Its just the way of things

-sj

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Holding on to what you used to do..
only hinders what can be done by you now

-sj

The Little

Beware the Little and its unseen mark

The just one and its subtle deception
there can never be just one
even if it were true
its victim would crave more
thus the trap laid
well baited and packaged secure
the prey is seldom aware of the danger

Because who fears just one?

Take caution with the small
They seldom gather alone

Never apologize for taking control
that is your gift
if exercised properly
it will serve to maintain a healthy distance
from diversions, side tracks or un-reclaimable dreams

Your future will thank you
and your regrets will number low

-sj

Creativity is...

Creativity is sometimes
Violent, turbulent

It contains a certain level of inflexibility 
A lack of conformity
But it is never short of energy
Or beauty

Traits of uniqueness are its mark
Individuality is its form
Inspiration is its tool

Its audience is never limited
Because it uses know definition
Nor separation
Prejudice
or its brother the 'ism'

Clear is its message 
Always understood by the beholder

-sj

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Good or Bad it weighs the same
when it is time to reap
The difference is in the sowing
That determines if the experience of the future
is Good or Bad

-sj

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It's almost time to reap
Be confident in your harvest

-sj

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Whether a man sows or not
He will always reap

-sj

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Sometimes limitations are safeguards, not stumbling blocks

-sj

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if you have the power of choice, then you also have the power of control

-sj

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A little slide, A little lie, A little too much of this and not enough that. At what point will exercise your right to Control your flesh? Sooner than later would profit many.

-sj

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There is no such thing as only 'hurting yourself'; your circle has more than you in it. Therefore your actions will be felt by many.

-sj

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If you don't teach..you will still share knowledge

if you don't learn...you will certainly teach

-sj

What are Your Thoughts On this Issue?

'Highlights' Magazine has Caved to the Left       Wednesday, December 7, 2016 Dear Supporter, Where is the last place parents would suspect their kiddos to be exposed to same-sex "families" portrayed as normal? In the current controversy, Highlights magazine decided to include same-sex families in their magazines. Babies and preschoolers will soon be introduced to this sensitive topic in the Highlights line of magazines. Parents are seeing more examples of children being indoctrinated to same-sex families as normal, especially in the media. Children's publications are no longer off limits, even those that cater to toddlers and elementary age children. A lesbian mom reportedly complained that the magazine Hello didn't feature any same-sex families. Hello's audience is children 0-2, and it's published by Highlights. Highlights had explained that they believe parents should decide when to bring up the topic because it's "still new, and parents are still learning how to approach the subject with their children, even the very little ones." They wanted to allow parents the opportunity to talk to their children about homosexuality as they considered appropriate. But after backlash from the LGBT community, Highlightscommitted to including same-sex families in future publications. Highlights' Christine Cully said, "When we do show families in the magazines, we make it a point to include diversity. We strive to be diverse in every way. The goal, however, is not to specifically call attention to diversity but instead to help kids understand that while differences exist, we are all actually more alike than different. For instance, from time to time we show families headed up by a grandparent or single parents. We show adoptive families, blended families, multi-generational families, and multi-racial families. In the future, we will depict same-sex families in our magazines in a manner consistent to the way all diverse families are depicted." Many parents and grandparents buy subscriptions to these magazines as gifts, especially at this time of year. They should be warned of the upcoming change of content in these kid's magazines. This would be a deal breaker for conservative families. Parents are left with no other choice than to cancel their subscription. Even if 1MM didn't disagree morally with the decision, it is not a magazines' job to introduce so called "social issues" to children. That is a parent's role. TAKE ACTION Urge Highlights to go with their initial decision and not cave into pressure from homosexual activists by including same-sex families in the magazines. TAKE ACTION NOW! Blessings, Monica Cole, Director OneMillionMoms.com

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Don't expect someone to shine if you are not prepared to give them the chance to do so

-Sj

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If you are playing only to Win, then you are probably playing for the WRONG reasons

-sj

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The greatest of my battles often involve me, myself and I

sj

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Sometimes the most prolific of battles are fought right on the home front

sj

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Caution and Prudence (google it) are often practiced by the Wise

sj

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The Effects of a Good Time often out weigh the good feelings it produces


sj

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Under the Sun, We all start the day the same
We travel through it all together
However, What we experience or How it ends
Is never the same

sj

Tis' The Season ......For A Great Many Things

Joy to the World
But mine is crushed
The Lord has come
Has He forgotten Me
Let the Earth receive her King
Does anyone even know me
Will anyone miss who I have loved
Let Every Heart 
Mine is Broken
Prepare Him Room
And Heaven and Nature Sing
And Heaven and Nature Sing
Grief has taken my voice

Joy to the World the Savior Reigns
Let men their songs employ
Man is senseless in his murderous acts
While fields and floods
Rocks, hills and plains
Repeat the sounding joy
How long do I wait for My justice
How long do I abide in my pain
Repeat the sounding joy

He rules the world with truth and grace
God have you forgotten me
And makes the nations prove
I feel so alone
The glories of His righteousness
Does anyone know..does anyone care
And wonders of His love
Ash fills my mouth
Death has marked this season
And wonders of His love
What do I have to celebrate
And Wonders of His love
There are no presents under my tree
No dinner on my table
No table in my house
No house for my table
Show me Joy for my world
Share with me the Love of the Savior
Cover me with your Prayers..even if I reject you
See past my hurt
Don't be intimidated by it
I just need to be reminded..
That the Great I am
Is for me
Not against
He came to give us this season
I and my brethren: Want and Need  are the reason 
for the Birth
Share with me Your joy
Help me to see life 
Help me to desire it again
Give to me out of your stores
I need some of your Joy
Even if I don't ask for it..
I am a stranger
You don't know me 
But I am your brother

-sj

A Prayer For The Forgotten... Promises For the Redeemed

A Prayer For The Forgotten...Promises For The Redeemed:

Father, I come to you Lord God; King of Kings and Lord of Lords! The Most High! The Lion of Judah! The only One Who Is Worthy! 

Lord Thank you! Before it was me it was always you; Before the Sun learned how to set You Are

Before man You Are, After man You Will Still Be

Their is so much we have done wrong..to ourselves to our brethren; we have forsaken your commandments to Love Our Brother and Cause Him No Harm

We have allowed paper to outweigh blood; we see our sons struggling, fighting enemies and demons they were never warned about; And yet we still withhold our knowledge of you. 

We watch our daughters destroy themselves from the inside out. We teach that CHOICE, CONTROL are more important than responsibility, Chasity and obedience.

We make messes and expect You to tidy them up; Forgetting You Are God not our maid

We worship the creation and dismiss the Creator

We choose to be our own gods

when we can't even choose to live; we can't order breathing nor place a living soul in a human shell. 

We can't order bones and sinew to connect nor tell the brain how much electricity to use or how to capture a thought

We ignore You and place faith in the rules that govern us given to us by You. Discarding the fact that You set up structure that You bring Peace to our Chaos! That You are the FATHER of lights for the junkie, prostitute, confused, enslaved, abused, orphaned, abandoned, hopeless; depressed and the lonely.

You are God! You are Jehovah! You are HOLY; You are Mighty

You can save the bigot

The molester

the thief

the liar

the hypocrite

the ungodly

the hard to love

the mentally unstable

the chemically dependent

the homeless

the beggar

the poor man

the rich fool

the widow

the adulterer

the fornicator

the deceived

the stripper

the pimp

the proud 

the arrogant

the young 

the dope pusher

the drug manufacturer

the soldier

the officer

the student

the old 

the fit 

the sick

the cripple

the athlete

the Indian

the Black man

the white man

the Asian

the Jew

the Muslim

the Buddhist

all who say they know You but are deceived

all of those who hide behind RELIGION but have no RELATIONSHIP

the mormon

the christian

the protestant

the Lutheran

the Jehovah witness

the Scientologist

the vegetarian

the vegan

the fearful

the weak

the strong

the lost

the powerful

the straight

the gay

the confused

the death

the blind

the autistic

the child  with M/R; Down Syndrome/Blood Diseases/Cancer

the broken

the outcast

You Have Come to Save us All...from Satan; Eternal Death and Sin. Father open a thirst in all of us to KNOW YOU; to study YOUR WORD to Love each other as You do. To serve one another as You desire us to. 

Abba Father, remind us to show Grace because we have been given it; remind us to be merciful because we have been shown mercy; encourage us to love because we know You and You are Love! Strengthen us to be Holy because You are Holy and that Is what You call Your Redeemed! Fill us with your boldness to go places that we wouldn't normally to serve those who we would usually ignore. Remind us to not think more highly of ourselves because You Have NO respect of Person. 

And Lord, when death comes; when our lives fall apart God when our dreams are crushed when our desires, goals and attainments all measure sum zero; when our health fails; when persecution is the accepted and evil is the norm..Mighty God remind us that we are Visitors not Residents; that we are travelers not citizens; that we are not our own but Yours bought with a  most heavy price; That we are guests not dwellers. That we are of Your Kingdom and to pass from one to the other is not the end.. only the beginning..If we serve You

There is no redemption without You

There is no forgiveness without You

There is no victory without You

There is no Peace without You

There is no sustaining power without You

There is no Order without You

There is NO life without You

There is no renewal without You

Heal, miraculously

Show yourself strong

You are Mighty

You are Awesome

You are righteous

You are Holy 

You are Worthy to Be Praised

Hallelujah through our tears, our struggles, our challenges, our losses, our defeats, our disappointments! Hallelujah You are So much more than all of that! You are The Lord of Lords!!! King of All. The Mighty GOD! Who calls forth with His Mouth and Breathes life into creation! My God Thank you! For all that You have done and For the Mighty Things YOU Will Do! Thank you for fighting For Your People! You are Worthy! Worthy, Worthy! Holy is the Lamb of God Who was slain so I may have Victory! So we maybe Victorious..

I trust You God..Even when I don't Understand

I love You God even when I am afraid

I want You even when I am mad

I know You can Heal the lost. I know You love the broken. I know you can speak a Word and the afflicted will be cured. I also know that Your Will is not my wants. 

I still Love You 

..I have tasted the Lord and Saw that He was Good

Until the day of Your Unveiling of wonders beyond us all

God I still will cry out to You 

and thank you

-sj

THE GANG'S ALL HERE! 1ST BOOK SIGNING/SPEAKING EVENT OF 2017

Journey's Unlimited Presents: 2017 Speaking/ Signing Event

Faith, Family and Autism! And Still Learning How To Live, Love & Laugh

www.degreesofperfection.com

WHERE: Bon Air Library (Chesterfield 9103 Rattlesnake Road, 23235) Room A

WHEN: JANUARY 21, 2017 

TIME: 1PM -3PM

FREE ADMISSION

LIMITED SEATING

Rsvp not required but encouraged

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A slave is one as long as she chooses to be though
her task masters Change!

-Sj

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True Freedom does not hide bondage

-Sj

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When your joy seems lost ...it's best to return to the beginning where you first discovered it. 

-sj

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Cheating Says: One can start at the end and still win...

Clarity Says: One has to return to the starting place because winning was never the goal...growth, however, is...

-sj

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Before you set an Expectation; make sure you are prepared to lead by Example

-sj

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Sometimes the best fight is NO fight at all..

-sj

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True a 'Perfect Church' is pretty, but it sure is empty. Maybe it's just pretty because of lack of use..

In other words a new car can only have that 'new car smell' when it is brand new; when the vehicle is used for the purposes for which it was intended it may smell good but it ain't gonna ever return to smelling 'new'!

-sj

LaPrade Library Speaking Event Part I & II

Below are links that will allow you to access my video...Enjoy, Enjoy and Enjoy!

https://youtu.be/UfPOr1NmbJU or LaPrade pt1

https://youtu.be/j2SeFeoovaw  or LaPrade 2