PRESBYTERIAN:
When you rearrange the letters:
BEST IN PRAYER



ASTRONOMER:
When you rearrange the letters:
MOON STARER



DESPERATION:
When you rearrange the letters:
A ROPE ENDS IT



THE EYES:
When you rearrange the letters:
THEY SEE



GEORGE BUSH:
When you rearrange the letters:
HE BUGS GORE



THE MORSE CODE:
When you rearrange the letters:
HERE COME DOTS


DORMITORY:
When you rearrange the letters:
DIRTY ROOM

SLOT MACHINES:
When you rearrange the letters:
CASH LOST IN ME



ANIMOSITY:
When you rearrange the letters:
IS NO AMITY
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ELECTION RESULTS:
When you rearrange the letters:
LIES - LET'S RECOUNT



SNOOZE ALARMS:
When you rearrange the letters:
ALAS! NO MORE Z 'S



A DECIMAL POINT:
When you rearrange the letters:
I'M A DOT IN PLACE

The Only One to BLAME

Blame has the perverse effect of backfiring and being a primary obstacle towards obtaining a lasting solution1. “So, if I am not going to blame that idiot who caused all the problems, who am I to blame?” you ask. Since that last question suggests that blaming is a ‘need’ somewhere in the chain of relating,then may I suggest you blame yourself. Why?


Blaming someone else is done usually to give a subconscious lift to our own ego. As
soon as you blame someone else, it makes you blame-free regarding the incident and lifts you by absence of culpability. As well, those who accuse put themselves on a pedestal of superiority to the one being blamed.
“Because I am blaming you, I am better than you.” While such words are not used, they are implied. And they elicit the frequent response: “What makes you
think you’re so great?”

The point of this paper is how to get a quicker solution to a problem. And if you want to get the fastest and most complete solution possible, you have to stop blaming.

If your goal is to get a quick solution,
stop blaming. And if you want to blame,have the courage and the cleverness to blame
yourself.

Taking Time Out In The Journey Called Life

It is important and valuable to slow things down and take the time to rest and soak in life. The energy and renewal that slowing down can give us is so vital in many areas of our lives. Yet as much as rest, relaxation, and taking a "time out" in life are important it can be hazardous if we take that "time out" for too long. If we step away from life altogether or for long periods of time, then sometimes the hazard is in being afraid to step back in it again.

If we are away from being social with others for too long of a time frame, it is more than uncomfortable to find our way back into those relations again. If we don't ever travel and participate in life or impacting other people's lives, it is too easy to say that we can't do it, or that the lifestyle just isn't for us.

We get too comfortable.

And that is a very different problem than just needing some time to replenish our souls amidst a busy society. We get in a rut and learn to lean on our own isolated comforts instead of going out and living life and letting that "living" breathe its own life back into our hearts.

Everyone has a purpose here on earth, but if we let our fears of rejection, of not being good enough for something or whatever it might be get in the way of our throwing ourselves into living life, then we are simply victims of that fear.

Living in fear is simply not living.

Taking the time to slow down our lives is important, but it has its time and its place. Being involved in life and in impacting other people's lives has a very real place too. That can't be done if we don't interact with others or allow ourselves to take part in opportunities that sometimes may throw us in new and uncertain situations.

We will find that when we take some risks in life, if those risks are what we sense God leading us in, we will get just as much energy as if we took "time out" from life. It's just a different kind of fire that lights inside of us; yet every bit as important.

Make sure that you aren't simply sitting around dreaming, but that you are actually going out there and living. There are opportunities everywhere and God can use you—now. Don't let the fear, doubt or disbelief keep you out of the journey called life.

Everything in life is a choice—are we choosing the best ?

Everything in life is a choice—are we choosing the best?

There are many choices for every situation or issue that we face daily, and some days it seems everything goes well; people help us, the details of events/projects fall into place, outcomes and rewards are visible. However, there are days though, when everything seems to be up hill or full of under-currents.

Even so, we need to recognize that we do have choices to make whether our day is going according to our plan or we find that we are faced with unexpected happenings. It is vital that we learn to be truly in our unique flow regardless of what is taking place around us or even how far off basis our plans have become.

We have to continue to be ourselves no matter what the given situation and be flexible with our plans in order to still be effective and make choices that are suitable. A few points to keep in mind that will aid us in such situations or issues in our daily living are described as being:

• Consistent

• Contemplative

• Decisive

• Determined

• Focused

• Introspective

• Organized

• Persistent

There is strength in these characteristics as we make choices and when we fail to take ownership of our choice we generally berate ourselves over past deeds, perceived mistakes and experiences, and that stops the flow of creativity and forward movement in our lives.

Another point to consider is to forgive ourselves for any perceived short comings or lack, misdeeds, and mistakes—none of which, we can change no matter how much we berate ourselves.

If we would like to live in the ebb and flow of our lives, we have to learn to live in the moment and make choices that are suitable, knowing that other influences will be going on all around us, but it doesn't mean that they will dictate how, when, and if we respond.

Many people are afraid to take ownership of their choices because they feel that their choices are not credible, important, or in the end will be wrong. The opposite is true and our choices in life do count each and every moment of the day.

Making choices does not have to be complicated or long and drawn out (some situations and issues that pertain to life do require a longer time frame), but we have to learn to become comfortable with the choices we do make and stick to them with full confidence that we have made the best choice at the time, with the ultimate leading of God and the direction of the Holy Spirit within us.

Lastly, but most certainly not least, is that we do need to base all choices we make on what God is leading us in and what the Holy Spirit is directing us in, no matter what others are sayings or what is going on around us—in the end it is between us and God.

Meeting and Greeting

People notice your outward appearance first, but they also notice what you say and how you act when they meet you. You need to know how to introduce yourself and others, as well as how to make small talk and polite conversation with new acquaintances and peers. Greet everyone with a friendly smile.
When it is appropriate, say, “Hello, how are you?”
Introduce yourself with the six S’s:

Stand
Smile
See their eyes
Shake hands
Speak your name
Say their name back to them

Most of us have trouble with introductions, whether introducing ourselves or someone else. We have trouble remembering names, and we can’t remember the rules. If you learn the six S’s and practice them often, you will always be comfortable when you meet people.
The first four S’s—stand, smile, see their eyes, and shake hands—are done almost simultaneously. The last two—speak your name and say the other person’s name back to them—follow.

Stand....

It’s always polite to stand when you are meeting or greeting someone.
Smile....

The smile is a language the deaf can hear and the blind can see. It takes fourteen muscles to smile, but more than seventy to frown.

See their eyes...

Making eye contact with people is important. If you have trouble looking people in the eye, practice introducing yourself in front of a mirror. You will soon become more comfortable.

Shake hands.....

A handshake should be firm, but neither crushing nor limp. The Protocol School in Washington teaches that the Web between your thumb and index finger should meet the web of the other person’s hand. To keep your hand dry, wipe your hand on your clothing before extending it, if necessary. Don’t pump someone’s hand up and down as though you were priming a pump.

Say the person’s name back to him or her.......

After you have introduced yourself to someone, and the person tells you his or her name, repeat the name, saying, it slowly and distinctly. Repeating a name helps you remember it and makes sure you understand it correctly. It also makes other people feel good when you say their name.

What is True Friendship

True Friendship - Recognition

How can we find true friendship in this often phony, temporary world? Friendship involves recognition or familiarity with another's personality. Friends often share likes and dislikes, interests, pursuits, and passion. How can we recognize potential friendship? Signs include a mutual desire for companionship and perhaps a common bond of some kind. Beyond that, genuine friendship involves a shared sense of caring and concern, a desire to see one another grow and develop, and a hope for each other to succeed in all aspects of life. True friendship involves action: doing something for someone else while expecting nothing in return; sharing thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment or negative criticism.

True Friendship - Relationship, Trust, Accountability

True friendship involves relationship. Those mutual attributes we mentioned above become the foundation in which recognition transpires into relationship. Many people say, "Oh, he's a good friend of mine," yet they never take time to spend time with that "good friend." Friendship takes time: time to get to know each other, time to build shared memories, time to invest in each other's growth. Trust is essential to true friendship. We all need someone with whom we can share our lives, thoughts, feelings, and frustrations. We need to be able to share our deepest secrets with someone, without worrying that those secrets will end up on the Internet the next day! Failing to be trustworthy with those intimate secrets can destroy a friendship in a hurry. Faithfulness and loyalty are key to true friendship. Without them, we often feel betrayed, left out, and lonely. In true friendship, there is no backbiting, no negative thoughts, no turning away. True friendship requires certain accountability factors. Real friends encourage one another and forgive one another where there has been an offense. Genuine friendship supports during times of struggle. Friends are dependable. In true friendship, unconditional love develops. We love our friends no matter what and we always want the best for our friends.