6.3 Soul - Cuckoo for coconuts

Have you ever had coconut flour? I discovered it a couple months ago. It tastes good and it’s high in fiber. I’ve been adding it to my protein shakes. I recommend trying it and experimenting with it.

For those of you interested in trying it, here’s a link to the manufacturer. link

http://www.coconutsecret.com

6.2 Mind - Proverbs 6

Proverbs 6:16-19,25-35

16 There are six things the LORD hates,
seven that are detestable to him:
17 haughty eyes,
a lying tongue,
hands that shed innocent blood,
18 a heart that devises wicked schemes,
feet that are quick to rush into evil,
19 a false witness who pours out lies
and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.

25 Do not lust in your heart after her beauty
or let her captivate you with her eyes.
26 For a prostitute can be had for a loaf of bread,
but another man’s wife preys on your very life.
27 Can a man scoop fire into his lap
without his clothes being burned?
28 Can a man walk on hot coals
without his feet being scorched?
29 So is he who sleeps with another man’s wife;
no one who touches her will go unpunished.
30 People do not despise a thief if he steals
to satisfy his hunger when he is starving.
31 Yet if he is caught, he must pay sevenfold,
though it costs him all the wealth of his house.
32 But a man who commits adultery has no sense;
whoever does so destroys himself.
33 Blows and disgrace are his lot,
and his shame will never be wiped away.
34 For jealousy arouses a husband’s fury,
and he will show no mercy when he takes revenge.
35 He will not accept any compensation;
he will refuse a bribe, however great it is.

6.1 Heart - King of the Nations

Check this scripture out. It’s awesome how God has called all people to know him.

Romans 15:1-13

1 We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. 2 Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up. 3 For even Christ did not please himself but, as it is written: “The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.” 4 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.
5 May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, 6 so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
7 Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. 8 For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the Jews on behalf of God’s truth, so that the promises made to the patriarchs might be confirmed 9 and, moreover, that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. As it is written:
“Therefore I will praise you among the Gentiles;
I will sing the praises of your name.”
10 Again, it says,
“Rejoice, you Gentiles, with his people.”
11 And again,
“Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles;
let all the peoples extol him.”
12 And again, Isaiah says,
“The Root of Jesse will spring up,
one who will arise to rule over the nations;
in him the Gentiles will hope.”
13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Romans 16:5,26-27

5 Now to him who is able to establish you in accordance with my gospel, the message I proclaim about Jesus Christ, in keeping with the revelation of the mystery hidden for long ages past, 26 but now revealed and made known through the prophetic writings by the command of the eternal God, so that all the Gentiles might come to the obedience that comes from faith— 27 to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen.

This next scripture is one of those mysteries. But now we know that this lord spoken of is Jesus,

Zechariah 14:6-9

6 On that day there will be neither sunlight nor cold, frosty darkness. 7 It will be a unique day—a day known only to the LORD—with no distinction between day and night. When evening comes, there will be light.
8 On that day living water will flow out from Jerusalem, half of it east to the Dead Sea and half of it west to the Mediterranean Sea, in summer and in winter.
9 The LORD will be king over the whole earth. On that day there will be one LORD, and his name the only name.

Matthew 13:24-30, 36-42

The Parable of the Weeds

24 Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. 25 But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. 26 When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also appeared.
27 “The owner’s servants came to him and said, ‘Sir, didn’t you sow good seed in your field? Where then did the weeds come from?’
28 “‘An enemy did this,’ he replied.
“The servants asked him, ‘Do you want us to go and pull them up?’
29 “‘No,’ he answered, ‘because while you are pulling the weeds, you may uproot the wheat with them. 30 Let both grow together until the harvest. At that time I will tell the harvesters: First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned; then gather the wheat and bring it into my barn.’”

The Parable of the Weeds Explained

36 Then he left the crowd and went into the house. His disciples came to him and said, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field.”
37 He answered, “The one who sowed the good seed is the Son of Man. 38 The field is the world, and the good seed stands for the people of the kingdom. The weeds are the people of the evil one, 39 and the enemy who sows them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the age, and the harvesters are angels.
40 “As the weeds are pulled up and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of the age. 41 The Son of Man will send out his angels, and they will weed out of his kingdom everything that causes sin and all who do evil. 42 They will throw them into the blazing furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 43 Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Whoever has ears, let them hear.

5.4 Earth - The Recycle Cycle

Remember the three golden rules of recycling:

Recycle
Reduce
Reuse

Let’s be good stewards of God’s earth as He told us to be and not leave our trash for the next generation to clean up.

5.3 Soul - The Lara Bar Star

Hey, everyone, I just wanted to tell you about a healthy snack I just discovered. You can find it in most supermarkets or health food stores. It’s called a Lara bar. It kind of reminds me of a Starburst except it’s made with dates and nuts.

Here’s thier website.
http://www.larabar.com/products
Healthy snacking!

5.2 Mind - Proverbs

Proverbs 5 from verse 6

6 Go to the ant, you sluggard;
consider its ways and be wise!
7 It has no commander,
no overseer or ruler,
8 yet it stores its provisions in summer
and gathers its food at harvest.

5.1 Heart - The Shepherd's Harvest

I just wanted to point out something in prophecy. I think it’s something about Judas and the Jewish leaders who conspired against Jesus. But just think, the prophecy came hundreds of years before Jesus was born. But it’s unfortunate somebody did fulfilled this disturbing prophecy. Look at it this way, if the dark ones are fulfilled, than that means a multitude of the good ones will be fulfilled, too.

Take a look at this scripture for yourself and compare it with the accounts in the four Gospels. After that let me share a couple things that I discovered.

Zechariah 11:12-17

12 I told them, “If you think it best, give me my pay; but if not, keep it.” So they paid me thirty pieces of silver.
13 And the LORD said to me, “Throw it to the potter”—the handsome price at which they valued me! So I took the thirty pieces of silver and threw them to the potter at the house of the LORD.
14 Then I broke my second staff called Union, breaking the family bond between Judah and Israel.
15 Then the LORD said to me, “Take again the equipment of a foolish shepherd. 16 For I am going to raise up a shepherd over the land who will not care for the lost, or seek the young, or heal the injured, or feed the healthy, but will eat the meat of the choice sheep, tearing off their hooves.
17 “Woe to the worthless shepherd,
who deserts the flock!
May the sword strike his arm and his right eye!
May his arm be completely withered,
his right eye totally blinded!

I was just noticing this this week.

Mathew 9:35-38

35 Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. 38 Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”

I noticed Jesus asked for workers, not shepherds. I suppose because He alone is the Good Shepherd. Not like the worthless shepherd described in Zechariah. We have the Good Shepherd and we can be hard-working sheep. Jesus is also our sheep pen of refuge (while we’re on sheep analogies). So when the Lord takes us out of the sheep pen, He’s right there being the Good Shepherd protecting us.

So let’s take the time to seek the Lord. And ask Him to give us wisdom and how to be better workers for the harvest.

4.4 Earth - Solar Side Show

Have you ever considered getting solar panels for you house? They’re expensive in the short term, but save you tons in the long term. I’ve also heard of something called solar shingles.

Here is a video on how solar panels work:

4.3 Soul - Healthy Butter Cookies

Here’s a recipe I created that I’d like to share with everybody. You don’t have to use peanut butter. Any butter will do. Experiment and enjoy!

Steven’s cookie recipe

Chocolate Coconut Hazelnut Butter Cookies

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Coconut manna
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup chocolate Hazelnut butter
1/4 cup softened butter or olive oil spread
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions
Combine Coconut manna, honey, chocolate Hazelnut butter, margarine, egg, and vanilla. Mix well.

Add flour, baking soda and salt to above mixture.

Gently roll into small balls by hand. The dough will be very soft.

Place on cookie sheet with parchment paper and flatten with fork dipped in flour.

Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven until edges are lightly browned (about 7 to 10 minutes).

Set timer. They bake very quick, so don’t bake too long.

Seven minutes is usually long enough.

Makes 2 dozen or less.

4.2 Mind - Proverbs 4

Proverbs 4

18 The path of the righteous is like the morning sun,
shining ever brighter till the full light of day.
19 But the way of the wicked is like deep darkness;
they do not know what makes them stumble.
20 My son, pay attention to what I say;
turn your ear to my words.
21 Do not let them out of your sight,
keep them within your heart;
22 for they are life to those who find them
and health to one’s whole body.
23 Above all else, guard your heart,
for everything you do flows from it.
24 Keep your mouth free of perversity;
keep corrupt talk far from your lips.
25 Let your eyes look straight ahead;
fix your gaze directly before you.
26 Give careful thought to the paths for your feet
and be steadfast in all your ways.
27 Do not turn to the right or the left;
keep your foot from evil.

4.1 Heart - Who is paying you?

The Proverbs were written over 2600 years ago.

Paul used some of the same language in the book of Romans about 600 years after the Proverbs were written. And to this day it is still relevant. I just noticed it the other day. I decided to share it with you.

Here are the scriptures if you would like to take a look for yourself.

Proverbs 10:16

The wages of the righteous is life, but the earnings of the wicked are sin and death.

Romans 6:16-23

16 Don’t you know that when you offer yourselves to someone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one you obey—whether you are slaves to sin, which leads to death, or to obedience, which leads to righteousness? 17 But thanks be to God that, though you used to be slaves to sin, you have come to obey from your heart the pattern of teaching that has now claimed your allegiance. 18 You have been set free from sin and have become slaves to righteousness.
19 I am using an example from everyday life because of your human limitations. Just as you used to offer yourselves as slaves to impurity and to ever-increasing wickedness, so now offer yourselves as slaves to righteousness leading to holiness. 20 When you were slaves to sin, you were free from the control of righteousness. 21 What benefit did you reap at that time from the things you are now ashamed of? Those things result in death! 22 But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the result is eternal life. 23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

3.4 Earth - And Geo was his name-O

A heat pump is a great way to heat/cool your house.

Click here to see an explanation of how a heat pump works.

Watch this video to see how geo thermal can be used.



Here’s a pretty good article, with sources sited below.

Geothermal Heat Pumps

Geothermal heat pumps (sometimes referred to as GeoExchange, earth-coupled, ground-source, or water-source heat pumps) have been in use since the late 1940s. Geothermal heat pumps (GHPs) use the constant temperature of the earth as the exchange medium instead of the outside air temperature. This allows the system to reach fairly high efficiencies (300%-600%) on the coldest of winter nights, compared to 175%-250% for air-source heat pumps on cool days.
While many parts of the country experience seasonal temperature extremes—from scorching heat in the summer to sub-zero cold in the winter—a few feet below the earth's surface the ground remains at a relatively constant temperature. Depending on latitude, ground temperatures range from 45°F (7°C) to 75°F (21°C). Like a cave, this ground temperature is warmer than the air above it during the winter and cooler than the air in the summer. The GHP takes advantage of this by exchanging heat with the earth through a ground heat exchanger.
As with any heat pump, geothermal and water-source heat pumps are able to heat, cool, and, if so equipped, supply the house with hot water. Some models of geothermal systems are available with two-speed compressors and variable fans for more comfort and energy savings. Relative to air-source heat pumps, they are quieter, last longer, need little maintenance, and do not depend on the temperature of the outside air.
A dual-source heat pump combines an air-source heat pump with a geothermal heat pump. These appliances combine the best of both systems. Dual-source heat pumps have higher efficiency ratings than air-source units, but are not as efficient as geothermal units. The main advantage of dual-source systems is that they cost much less to install than a single geothermal unit, and work almost as well.
Even though the installation price of a geothermal system can be several times that of an air-source system of the same heating and cooling capacity, the additional costs are returned to you in energy savings in 5–10 years. System life is estimated at 25 years for the inside components and 50+ years for the ground loop. There are approximately 50,000 geothermal heat pumps installed in the United States each year.

Original Source
http://www.energysavers.gov/your_home/space_heating_cooling/index.cfm/mytopic=12640

3.3 Soul - Protein Mousse

For those of you who don’t know, I’m in a wheelchair, and I need something that’s easy to eat, that won’t cause me to choke, that’s nutritional, and of course tastes good. So I like to share with you a recipe I came up with, where I took a protein shake and altered it to have a the consistency of a mousse or instant jello cheesecake. Other people who are handicapped, who have a hard time eating, this might be a solution for you, too. I don’t do this for every meal, but it helps.

Here’s the recipe:

Ingredients:

1 heaping teaspoon of Great Lake unflavored Gelatin or one packet of knoxx unflavored Gelatin. A pack of Nature’s Plus Spiru-tein High protein Energy shake any flavor. (Other protein shakes would probably work as well. You’ll have to experiment)

Step one: Boil or microwave 4 oz. of water. Then put in Great Lake Gelatin. Stir until dissolved or use one pack of Knoxx and boil 8 oz. of water.

Step two: Put Great Lake gelatin water in blender. Add additional 4 oz. of any liquid of your choice or 4 oz. of Knoxx gelatin, so you’ll have 4 oz. left because Knoxx makes two shakes so add 4 oz of any liquid of your choice with 4 oz of Knoxx.

Step three: Add one packet of protein shake into blender with the liquid you of your choice blend altogether. When done blending put in container. Then refrigerate overnight.

3.2 Mind - Proverbs 3

Proverbs 3

5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.[a

7 Do not be wise in your own eyes;
fear the LORD and shun evil.
8 This will bring health to your body
and nourishment to your bones.

11 My son, do not despise the LORD’s discipline,
and do not resent his rebuke,
12 because the LORD disciplines those he loves,
as a father the son he delights in.[b]

19 By wisdom the LORD laid the earth’s foundations,
by understanding he set the heavens in place;
20 by his knowledge the watery depths were divided,
and the clouds let drop the dew.
21 My son, do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight,
preserve sound judgment and discretion;
22 they will be life for you,
an ornament to grace your neck.
23 Then you will go on your way in safety,
and your foot will not stumble.
24 When you lie down, you will not be afraid;
when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
25 Have no fear of sudden disaster
or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked,
26 for the LORD will be at your side
and will keep your foot from being snared.
27 Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,
when it is in your power to act.
28 Do not say to your neighbor,
“Come back tomorrow and I’ll give it to you”—
when you already have it with you.
29 Do not plot harm against your neighbor,
who lives trustfully near you.
30 Do not accuse anyone for no reason—
when they have done you no harm.
31 Do not envy the violent
or choose any of their ways.
32 For the LORD detests the perverse
but takes the upright into his confidence.
33 The LORD’s curse is on the house of the wicked,
but he blesses the home of the righteous.
34 He mocks proud mockers
but shows favor to the humble and oppressed.
35 The wise inherit honor,
but fools get only shame.

3.1 Heart - Give me wisdom or give me death

I just wanted to share with you one of my favorite scriptures in the Bible: Proverbs 8. Just check it out and see how awesome it is. It starts off by referring to wisdom as a woman. But when you start reading you realize it veers from that to the Messiah’s words, Yeshua, (Jesus in Hebrew). Because he was with God, while everything was being created. Just like the Holy Spirit was. Because God is the marvelous mystery of being three in one. God is so powerful He chooses to work in three different fashions simultaneously. This just isn’t something you can explain easily. Because it is beyond our minds and comprehension. That’s like one mind controlling three people. That’s incredible!

So here you go. Take a look at Proverbs 8:

Proverbs 8

Click here to listen.

Click here to read.

2.4 Earth - Go with the flow

Have you ever thought about investing in a wind turbine? It’s expensive at first, but in the long run it’ll help save on those electric bills. I haven’t been able to do it, but something I’d like to do in the near future. It would be an awesome idea for churches. Let’s take care of God’s earth while we’re here. Ikm posting this today but wrote it earlier. I watched a documentary about this called "Wind Fall." They found out it mostly a money making machine for banks and big businesses. But you can get small ones that will fit in your back yard. Those aren't too bad. It's the big giant ones that are 400 feet tall and 170 foot long blades that are noisy and make people sick. Catch ya later!

2.3 Soul - Just call me the muffin man

Here’s a recipe I found on AllRecipes.com but tweaked it to make it healthier.
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour (non-bleached wheat flour)
The equivalent of 1/2 cup sugar (I chose to use agave amaretto syrup)
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
3/4 cup milk (if you substitute all-purpose flour with wheat flour, add additional ¼ cup)
1/3 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
(3/4 cup of fruit if wanted)
(1 teaspoon of cinnamon)
In a large bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl beat the egg, milk and oil. Pour into the dry ingredients and stir just until moistened. At this point you will add in your flavors (ex. vanilla, cinnamon, fruit etc). Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full and bake at 400 for 18-20 minutes. This makes one dozen muffins. You can also adapt this for a quick bread. Pour all the batter into a greased loaf pan and bake at 400 for 45-50 minutes.

2.2 Mind - Proverbs 2

Proverbs 2

1My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;
2So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding;
3Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding;
4If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures;
5Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.
6For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
7He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.
8He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.
9Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path.
10When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul;
11Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee:
12To deliver thee from the way of the evil man, from the man that speaketh froward things;
13Who leave the paths of uprightness, to walk in the ways of darkness;
14Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked;
15Whose ways are crooked, and they froward in their paths:
16To deliver thee from the strange woman, even from the stranger which flattereth with her words;
17Which forsaketh the guide of her youth, and forgetteth the covenant of her God.
18For her house inclineth unto death, and her paths unto the dead.
19None that go unto her return again, neither take they hold of the paths of life.
20That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous.
21For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it.
22But the wicked shall be cut off from the earth, and the transgressors shall be rooted out of it.

2.1 Heart - Cold cold Babylon

There’s something I never noticed in Revelation before, something disturbing. You got people crying out because they can’t have their stuff or sell it. Do you see them having any concern about the people who died? Nope. That’s disturbing. So let that teach us a lesson: you should love people, not our goods. It’s people we buy goods from anyway.

Revelation 19 (KJV)

1And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God:
2For true and righteous are his judgments: for he hath judged the great whore, which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand.
3And again they said, Alleluia And her smoke rose up for ever and ever.
4And the four and twenty elders and the four beasts fell down and worshipped God that sat on the throne, saying, Amen; Alleluia.
5And a voice came out of the throne, saying, Praise our God, all ye his servants, and ye that fear him, both small and great.
6And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.
7Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.
8And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.
9And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God.
10And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.
11And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.
12His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself.
13And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God.
14And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean.
15And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.
16And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.
17And I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the fowls that fly in the midst of heaven, Come and gather yourselves together unto the supper of the great God;
18That ye may eat the flesh of kings, and the flesh of captains, and the flesh of mighty men, and the flesh of horses, and of them that sit on them, and the flesh of all men, both free and bond, both small and great.
19And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against him that sat on the horse, and against his army.
20And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone.
21And the remnant were slain with the sword of him that sat upon the horse, which sword proceeded out of his mouth: and all the fowls were filled with their flesh.

1.4 Earth - Can't you can a can?

One thing you can do to take care of God’s earth is recycling soda cans and things of the like. Not only does it get made into other products, but you also get money from recycling centers, depending on where you live. It’s a pain at first, but you get used to it. Oh yeah, one thing I wanted to say is make sure you rinse those cans out so they don’t get all nasty.

Short and sweet. Have a good one!

1.3 Soul - Just eat it

Here’s the first post for the soul category!

Do you realize a big portion of food you find at the store is not good for you? For a long time I thought organic food was just craziness. I said to myself, “All food is organic!” Boy was I wrong.

Later in life, I found out organic food is raised and farmed differently. They don’t use pesticides or harsh chemicals, growth hormones, or fake anything.

If you go to a major market, the majority of the stuff you see there will have pesticides, harsh chemicals, growth hormones, and all kinds of things you can’t pronounce.

So I’m gonna give you some pointers on how to get started. They start on eating a little healthier. I know we can’t always eat organic food, because it’s expensive. But here are a few little steps to help you.

1. Read ingredient labels.
2. Avoid foods made with bleached wheat. Most labels specifically say, “unbleached wheat” or “Whole wheat.” I don’t know about other people but bleached wheat flour makes my heart beat faster and short of breath.
3. Avoid foods with hydrogenated oils.
4. Avoid foods with corn syrup in them.
5. Avoid foods with artificial colors or flavors.
6. Avoid artificial sweeteners. They usually have aspartame or other things like that. And aspartame is made from wood alcohol and very deadly for your body.
7. And the hardest one of all. Try and avoid lots of sugar. This one’s a hard one to swallow but cane sugar is not good for you, but there are many natural sweetening alternatives. There’s honey, agave syrup, Stevia, fruit juice not from concentrate or no sugar added, and finally palm sugar.

I’m no doctor or expert. These are just my helpful opinions. I do know our bodies our the temple of the Lord and we need to respect them and take care of them. Eating healthy is just one way to do it.

Brought to you by Steve E Greens.

1.2 Mind - Proverbs 1

As you can see this is the first post for the Mind segment of the blog. Some of the verses are missing due to space and legal/copyright reasons. One verse isn't more important that the other so just be sure to read the full chapter(s) when you get a chance.

Please let it stimulate your mind.

Proverbs 1

Purpose and Theme

1 The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:
2 for gaining wisdom and instruction;
for understanding words of insight;
3 for receiving instruction in prudent behavior,
doing what is right and just and fair;
4 for giving prudence to those who are simple,
knowledge and discretion to the young—
5 let the wise listen and add to their learning,
and let the discerning get guidance—
6 for understanding proverbs and parables,
the sayings and riddles of the wise.
7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge,
but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
18 These men lie in wait for their own blood;
they ambush only themselves!
19 Such are the paths of all who go after ill-gotten gain;
it takes away the life of those who get it.
20 Out in the open wisdom calls aloud,
she raises her voice in the public square;
21 on top of the wall she cries out,
at the city gate she makes her speech:
23 Repent at my rebuke!
Then I will pour out my thoughts to you,
I will make known to you my teachings.

28 “Then they will call to me but I will not answer;
they will look for me but will not find me,
29 since they hated knowledge
and did not choose to fear the LORD.
30 Since they would not accept my advice
and spurned my rebuke,
31 they will eat the fruit of their ways
and be filled with the fruit of their schemes.
32 For the waywardness of the simple will kill them,
and the complacency of fools will destroy them;
33 but whoever listens to me will live in safety
and be at ease, without fear of harm.”

1.1 God Sings a Song

I was reading this scripture on Tuesday, and I was like, “Wow! This is awesome!” So I started to sing it out loud. The words were so beautiful. I hope to hear people with better voices than me singing it someday. It just shows the tender love God has for his chosen people. Israel, you will experience this peace someday. It just struck me that the Lord actually sings.

Zephaniah 3:9-20

“Then I will purify the speech of all people,
so that everyone can worship the Lord together.
10 My scattered people who live beyond the rivers of Ethiopia
will come to present their offerings.
11 On that day you will no longer need to be ashamed,
for you will no longer be rebels against me.
I will remove all proud and arrogant people from among you.
There will be no more haughtiness on my holy mountain.
12 Those who are left will be the lowly and humble,
for it is they who trust in the name of the Lord.
13 The remnant of Israel will do no wrong;
they will never tell lies or deceive one another.
They will eat and sleep in safety,
and no one will make them afraid.”
14 Sing, O daughter of Zion;
shout aloud, O Israel!
Be glad and rejoice with all your heart,
O daughter of Jerusalem!
15 For the Lord will remove his hand of judgment
and will disperse the armies of your enemy.
And the Lord himself, the King of Israel,
will live among you!
At last your troubles will be over,
and you will never again fear disaster.
16 On that day the announcement to Jerusalem will be,
“Cheer up, Zion! Don’t be afraid!
17 For the Lord your God is living among you.
He is a mighty savior.
He will take delight in you with gladness.
With his love, he will calm all your fears.
He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.”
18 “I will gather you who mourn for the appointed festivals;
you will be disgraced no more.
19 And I will deal severely with all who have oppressed you.
I will save the weak and helpless ones;
I will bring together
those who were chased away.
I will give glory and fame to my former exiles,
wherever they have been mocked and shamed.
20 On that day I will gather you together
and bring you home again.
I will give you a good name, a name of distinction,
among all the nations of the earth,
as I restore your fortunes before their very eyes.
I, the Lord, have spoken!”

Jesus is the promised Messiah and He will return. You can see where scriptures have been fulfilled. And you can see the proof of it, through archeology and science. Yeshua of Nazareth fulfilled every scripture ever spoken during His life here on earth. Take a look for yourself. Read the Torah and the prophets. Then take a look at the New Testament and you can see the prophecies come to fruition. For instance, read Isaiah 53. Then read the crucifixion in one the Gospels.

And to my Jewish brothers and sisters, I want you to know, Jesus wasn’t some guy against the Jewish people, he was a Jew Himself. If you take the time to read the New Testament, you will see it for yourself. Jesus wasn’t down on the law, he fulfilled it. The hope of your promised Messiah, isn’t gonna happen in the future. It already happened. He was born in this world and grew up and gave His life on the cross as a pure, spotless lamb and purified our iniquity. And on the third day, by the hand of God, He rose from the dead. Then he ascended into heaven. And He’s returning.

So fulfill your destiny. Become the bearers of good news. That Messiah has come. He’s the Savior, the only savior of the world.