This Could Be U!

I was inspired by this picture 2 do this blog lol...There is a lot 2 be said..What's that old saying "picture is worth a thousand words"...Listen believe it or not I once smoked 2..I judge no one on this matter. However, putting aside all the picture humor it's all about health.


Around 5.4 million deaths a year are caused by tobacco.
* Smoking is set to kill 6.5 million people in 2015 and 8.3 million humans in 2030, with the biggest rise in low-and middle-income countries.

* Every 6.5 seconds a current or former smoker dies, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

* An estimated 1.3 billion people are smokers worldwide (WHO).


Over 443,000 Americans (over 18 percent of all deaths) die because of smoking each year. Secondhand smoke kills about 50,000 of them.

1.2 million people in China die because of smoking each year. That's 2,000 people a day.

Tobacco use will kill 1 billion people in the 21st century if current smoking trends continue.

33 percent to 50 percent of all smokers are killed by their habit.
* Smokers die on average 15 years sooner than nonsmokers.



THIS IS THE CURRENT STATISTICS. (Not 2 speak of second hand smoke,) and the COST.
SMOKEFREE.GOV is a site I saw on line. I hope u will ck. it out and be helpful 2u..Listen stopping smoking is not easy.(BUT IT IS POSSIBLE)... I hope this tongue in cheek blog (but....NOT FUNNY) will encourage u futher. New yr. is not that far behind u w/ the New Yr. resolution! Blessings..

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Don't Be His Mom

Don't Be His Mom


Ladies, today I’m going to challenge you with something that may be uncomfortable for some of you.
Do not parent your husband.

I could leave it at that and tell you to take what you will from it…and if that sentence is all you take away from this post, I’m great with that.
For those of you who need a little more explanation though, I’ll keep going.

It is absolutely not your job to parent, boss, reprimand or in any way try to tell your hubby how it is or how it is going to be. Especially in public.
Still with me?
It’s so important that we are respectful. Does that mean that we cannot disagree with him? Absolutely not. But how we handle it is key!

What you say and how you say it most definitely reflects to others…whether it’s your children or other people around you. You husband was created to be the leader of your home, that doesn’t mean he’s to lord over you, but to demean him is to remove that from him completely.

Some women may actually be thinking that’s a good thing, but I can promise you this…it will destroy many facets of your relationship and even your family structure. I don’t have a technical explanation or a fancy mumbo jumbo name for it, it’s just the simple truth. lol

Yet another one of those things that are Biblically laid out for us…those are my favorites. The kind of scriptures that tell us how to live and all we have to do is listen and things will go swimmingly.

and a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping (Proverbs 19:13b)
Or maybe this one… (Like I always say @ the V.I.E.W. say what you want to say...then move on and let your husband process what you have said) A lot to be said about Men Are From Mars...
However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband. (Ephesians 5:33)

Of course, I could go on and on…but I won’t. Here’s the deal though, these instructions are definitely NOT to belittle you, trap you, make you feel like the lesser mate. They are completely to protect you.

Can I just admit that when I mess up and am less than lovely to my husband I think it’s me who incurs the most damage in the end.

Can I just encourage you to focus a bit on how you are regarding your husband this next week, especially in public and in front of your children? If you do mess up, simply ask for forgiveness (from your hubby) and move on.
I pray that your marriage is blessed! Smooches....

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Back To Basic's

I for one love the idea of eating healthy. However, when it becomes bondage to our belief in what God's word says that "healing" is our portion and it's already been provided according to 1Pet.2:24 as well as many other scrip. Then we are not having a full revelation to health @ all.
The bible teaches us that we are to do all things in moderation. Let’s start believing the word and not put so much thought into what the world tweets about because they do not have a revelation truth about God's teaching concerning health.
I for one will not receive or believe that what I eat can add one extra day of health to my person.(IF) I put my faith and trust in His word) NOW..don't mistake me by saying I believe you can belly up three times a day to the all you can eat buffet. No! Bishop Pruitt made it so plain on Sunday that in Jesus’ day they all were on a Mediterranean diet and yet many were sick that needed to be healed. So we clearly see by Jesus having to heal all those who walked every where, ate all the good foods of the time, that eating alone does not keep you healed...
So let’s get back to the word and what it says and not be distracted by trying to work our way into health. It’s already been provided @ the cross. Blessings,
Gloria Pruitt

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Stop Performing Now!

Ever feel like you are performing for everybody, including God? As of late my husband Bishop and Pastor Jerry Pruitt of FBIC in Phoenix AZ. (@bishoppruitt twitter.com) has been bring a series of messages on God Loves Us!The response has been over the top! Many in Christ do not know that they are set free from guilt and condemnation once they commit themselves to Christ.
We must never take for granted the word of God when it declares "Who God Sets Free, Is Free Indeed" I myself have been of the very few not had to battle this situation. (self righteousness settled in early in life}lol I believe those who had natural Fathers in life that were there to guide them helps out greatly to accept the love of the Father of heaven.
What happens is when you don't know the love of God you will begin to perform for Him and those around you. The very word perform means:do, execute, achieve, act upon, play, put on, stage..Do any of these words describe you? Do you find yourself condemned because you do not read enough, pray enough, praise enough? Get my point?
Well, not to say we should not do the above, but never forgetting this is for our benifit, not His! Now that's good news huh? Years ago before I knew Christ I was put in a situation of free will in my personal life. It was as if I were in a box that I couldn't get out of. Without going into all the very long details of what took place before the choice came to me I was liberated by the fact there was a choice!
As soon as I realized that I had a free will to my very serious situation instead of running from it I totally embraced it! Weird huh? That a choice of freedom will cause you to choose the better part even when it seems to be the road of least resistance! we learn that God is for us and not against us.
We will read more, pray more, praise more..get it? It;s His love that causes us to do things in Him and for Him. We can stop the performance act! So today precious readers get off the treadmill of performance by faith accept that you have been redeemed by His blood and there is absolutely accept you are His beloved! That it is a finished work that Christ provided at the cross. He loves you as you are! God's word declares in John 3:16 for God so loved the world He gave His only son! Accept the gift of love, live out the gift of love. This can only happen (if) you stop the performing now!

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Lose Weight (fast) But Healthy

I have studied health for many yrs.
you must start with this basic, and there's a good reason for it. Fruits and vegetables are high in water and fiber and low in calories.

That means they'll make you feel fuller longer and with fewer calories than other foods.
Stock up on whole grains. Again, fiber is the reason that complex carbs should be on your plate.

(They are your best friends)Whole grains keep your blood sugar on an even level through the day, which will keep you from running for that 4 p.m. candy bar. They're also low in calories for the fullness factor you get from them.

Choose lean protein. And cut back on meat if you can. Beans, and lean meats are satisfying without all the fat that's found in some cuts of beef and pork. And go for preparations that don't add a lot of fat, such as grilling....

Try some natural metabolism boosters. Did you know there are foods that boost your metabolism? Try adding oatmeal, green tea and foods with a spicy kick to your diet to give it a boost. I personally love oatmeal..Also eating oatmeal will lower your cholesterol..
Making these basic changes, along with getting regular exercise, should help you lose a couple of pounds a week, so long as you keep your calories in check. I take my dog Snickers five days a wk. Keeps my weight stable..
This is not hard to follow and it doesn't make you feel trapped starting your new life style!

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LOYALTY

What is loyalty 2 the majority? I believe it is swiftly becoming passe. I can remember when a hand shake said it all and now well.......What has happened from generation 2 generation. I don't mean 2 throw the baby out w/the bath water however.
I know there is a better plan that God has prepared 4 His Fam. God is wanting r character 2 supersede everything else in life. I believe r character is what God sees when no one else is looking. Character always begets loyalty.
I believe we can find r way back 2 putting God first, them 2 r fam. then 2 others.I believe the media has a lot 2 do w/ r own personal outtake on life itself

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Marriage

So many people in relationships try to change the other person. Reminds me of the young fiancé who, after learning that her husband to be didn’t believe like she did, cried to her mother saying, “Mom, what should I do? How can I change his thinking? He says he doesn’t believe in hell?” The Mother said, “Honey, that’s alright, you marry him and both of us will make him believe in hell.”

As funny as this is the truth is the roll as a women in marriage is huge! I guess this is why God made women 2 walk and chew gum @ the same time. God has designed us 2 fulfill a calling in our homes. As a wife of 42yrs. I know this roll oh so well.

One point that is so vital in the home is 2 maintain peace. The world can be a vicious place 2 be a part of. This is why peace in the (castle) is worth fighting 4 not w/agains't! Marriage can be bliss (most of the time) lol

1 Cor. 6:20 (Because we are bought and paid for by God, every area of our lives must glorify him. The family is included in this principle. You have a responsibility to construct a family that will glorify God and fulfill his purpose.

This study speaks to those that are already married by encouraging us to be the right kind of spouse.

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