Today marks the end of my 40 day Daniel fast that I have been doing. For those who are wondering what I could eat for those days it was only: fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, beans, and water. I would just like to share some thoughts about my 40 day fast.
When I was fasting it was always a constant reminder of that God will provide for my needs. That was many times a day for me because I never really ate meals but kind of ate a little bit constantly throughout the day. I was always being reminded that I am doing this to be closer to Him; that is one thing I will take out of this is the reminder of every time I pick up food to thank God for what He has given me and remember how He provided and will provide for my future needs. Branching off of that when I was eating I never felt satisfied and that was probably the thing I missed most. I was not always hungry or full and I don't mean satisfied as in super full like I was just at a Buffet and I stuffed my face. I'm talking about the "man that was a good meal and I'm not hungry or full just satisfied." It made me think about all the people who don't have enough to eat and feel the way I did or worse. Maybe they even do not know what being "satisfied" with food is. I am so thankful God has placed me where I am today where I don't go hungry and I have enough. I am so satisfied in Him; He is all I need nothing else. I also learned to be healthier. This has really opened up my eyes to show me that I need to eat more fruit and veggies in my "normal" food eating habits. Its not that difficult to go to the store and extra time or two to pick up the health stuff.
I have learned a lot of things through this fast and I would challenge everyone to spend some time fasting this year. It does not have to be food, it could be social media or even fasting from being sarcastic. When we cut out these things that take up our time and energy (grocery store visits were so much easier and faster because of the less options) we can then focus more on the relationship that matters most. The one who is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords!
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Thursday, April 3, 2014
The Bible Challenge!!!
So I was
challenged by Philip Bigos to talk about a verse in the Bible that I like
within the next 48 hours otherwise I would owe him a new Bible. So I choose
Romans 10:13-15. Here is my video.
Enjoy!
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Detroit's "Dog Problem"
Researchers show that there could be over 7,500 stray dogs, or should I say dawgs, in the D and over 18,000 stray cats. I would disagree with the number of stray dogs I think that's totally false. Now on the other hand yes there are at least 18,000 stray cats, now they are all over the place and that is differently a problem but that is besides the point. Everyone always is hearing of Detroit's stray Dog problem and I would like to go on record saying that it is false. Why might you ask, because of a few reasons:
1. Apparently almost everyone owns a dog in Detroit. I have come in contact with many people in the area where I live and I would say that of the kids about 80% claim to have or have had a dog. One girl exclaimed this past week that she had 5 dogs at one point and then proceed to say that they all died but she has another one now. Many doors that I go to top pick up kids for the different events we host I hear barking, sometimes multiple barkers, on the other side of the door. It is just so weird to me that literally everyone owns a dog or has owned a dog or owns multiple dogs.
2. None of the dogs have collars and most are dirty. When you see someone from the neighborhood walking their dog, well I guess you can't even call it that because its usually just a person walking and their is a dog nearish them with no collar or leash. The dog comes when called and listens to their owner which tips me off that they own the dog even though most times im not sure. The dogs do take after their owners and tend to walk in the middle of the street even though there are sidewalks on either side of the street. (This is a post for another time, drives me nuts) I almost hit about 1 dog a week on my drives too and from work. Last week when I was driving one of the kids home I came across, and almost hit, what I assumed was a stray dog. It was dirty, walking in the middle of the street, no collar, and then proceed to poop in the middle of a neighbors lawn. I say to the guys "good thing I didn't hit that dog" and one of them replies "that's my dog." Well naturally I did not belive him but sure enough he gets out of the van and calls his dog and it runs toward him and instantly wants to play fetch.
3. Detroiters do not listen to Bob Barkers advice of getting their pets spade and nurtured. This would help control the dog population of Detroit which is high. The people who own the dogs do not get their dogs fixed and therefore they end up having puppies which means more dogs without collars on the streets. This makes the non-issue look like and exponential one because of the more and more dogs that are around.
My conclusion is there really is not a dog problem, someone owns the dog or is taking care of it, at least is attempting too. Im not sure where these researchers get their numbers from but they need to be knocking on doors and asking if that dog is someones. Except the fact that the dog could be blocks away from his home because the owners let them run free. Now yes a lot of it is on the owners to keep track of their dogs and not let them run free, keep them clean, get them fixed, and properly feed them. But their owners love their dogs and do the best they can to take care of them and show them love.
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140202/METRO01/302020010
1. Apparently almost everyone owns a dog in Detroit. I have come in contact with many people in the area where I live and I would say that of the kids about 80% claim to have or have had a dog. One girl exclaimed this past week that she had 5 dogs at one point and then proceed to say that they all died but she has another one now. Many doors that I go to top pick up kids for the different events we host I hear barking, sometimes multiple barkers, on the other side of the door. It is just so weird to me that literally everyone owns a dog or has owned a dog or owns multiple dogs.
2. None of the dogs have collars and most are dirty. When you see someone from the neighborhood walking their dog, well I guess you can't even call it that because its usually just a person walking and their is a dog nearish them with no collar or leash. The dog comes when called and listens to their owner which tips me off that they own the dog even though most times im not sure. The dogs do take after their owners and tend to walk in the middle of the street even though there are sidewalks on either side of the street. (This is a post for another time, drives me nuts) I almost hit about 1 dog a week on my drives too and from work. Last week when I was driving one of the kids home I came across, and almost hit, what I assumed was a stray dog. It was dirty, walking in the middle of the street, no collar, and then proceed to poop in the middle of a neighbors lawn. I say to the guys "good thing I didn't hit that dog" and one of them replies "that's my dog." Well naturally I did not belive him but sure enough he gets out of the van and calls his dog and it runs toward him and instantly wants to play fetch.
3. Detroiters do not listen to Bob Barkers advice of getting their pets spade and nurtured. This would help control the dog population of Detroit which is high. The people who own the dogs do not get their dogs fixed and therefore they end up having puppies which means more dogs without collars on the streets. This makes the non-issue look like and exponential one because of the more and more dogs that are around.
My conclusion is there really is not a dog problem, someone owns the dog or is taking care of it, at least is attempting too. Im not sure where these researchers get their numbers from but they need to be knocking on doors and asking if that dog is someones. Except the fact that the dog could be blocks away from his home because the owners let them run free. Now yes a lot of it is on the owners to keep track of their dogs and not let them run free, keep them clean, get them fixed, and properly feed them. But their owners love their dogs and do the best they can to take care of them and show them love.
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140202/METRO01/302020010
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