HOW MUCH DO YOU LOVE YOUR LIVER?

1) I STORE THE IRON RESERVES THAT YOU NEED,AS WELL AS A LOT OF VITAMINS MINERALS. WITHOUT ME, YOU HAVE NO STRENGTH TO CARRY ON.

2) I MAKE BILE TO HELP YOU DIGEST YOUR FOOD. WITHOUT ME,YOU'D WASTE AWAY WITHOUT NOTHING.

3) I DETOXIFY POISONOUS CHEMICALS YOU GIVE ME, AND THAT INCLUDES BEER, WINE AND DRUGS. WITHOUT ME,YOUR BAD HABIT WOULD KILL YOU.

4) I STORE ENERGY,LIKE BATTERY,BY STOCKPILING SUGAR UNTILL YOU NEED IT. WITHOUT ME,THE SUGAR LEVEL IN YOUR BLOOD COULD FALL DRAMATICALLY AND YOU CAN GET INTO COMA.

5) I MAKE THE BLOOD THAT GOT YOUR SYSTEM GOING EVEN BEFORE YOU WERE BORN.WITHOUT ME,YOU WOULDN'T BE HERE.

6) I MANUFACTURE NEW PROTEINS THAT YOUR BODY NEEDS TO STAY HEALTHY AND GROW. WITHOUT ME, YOU WON'T GROW PROPERLY.

7) I REMOVE POISONS FROM THE AIR,EXHAUST SMOKE AND CHEMICALS YOU BREATHE. WITHOUT ME, YOU'D POISONED BY POLLUTANTS.

8) I MAKE CLOTTING FACTORS THAT STOP THE BLEEDING WHEN YOU ACCIDENTALLY PRICK YOURSELF. WITHOUT ME, YOU'D BLEED TO DEATH.

9) I HELP DEFEND YOU AGAINST THE GERMS GOING INTO YOUR BODY ALL THE TIME. WITHOUT ME, YOU'D BE A SITTING DUCK FOR EVERY INFECTION KNOWN TO MAN.

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Encouragement for Today

Praying the Word of God

"And we also thank God continually because, when you received the Word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it actually is, the Word of God, which is at work in you who believe."

1 Thessalonians 2:13 (NIV)

Devotion:

Do you pray?

If you pray, why do you pray?

Most of us pray when we are broken, hurting, and need God's intervention. God has a grander purpose for prayer. He desires to meet us in prayer so that we can know and be filled with more of Him.

If you pray, what do you pray?

If you are like me, you pray specific prayers asking God to fix something, provide something, or change something in your life. That is how most of us pray. Richard Foster calls these simple prayers. But the real power in prayer comes when we learn to pray God's Word back to Him.

John 1:1 says, "In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God." This "word" is "logos." Logos refers to that which comes from God to fulfill His purpose in and for the world, and in and for our lives. God is His Word. When we pray God's Word, we are speaking the very being of God into our situation.

When we receive Jesus as our Lord and Savior, God's Word, the Word, lives in us. 1 Thessalonians 2:13 says, "And we also thank God continually because when you received the Word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it actually is, the Word of God, which is at work in you who believe."

Hebrews 4:12-13 tells us, "The Word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to the dividing of spirit and soul, bone and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart." Jeremiah 23:29 says, "'Is my Word not like fire,' declares the Lord, 'and like a hammer that breaks rock in pieces?'" God's Word, spoken by us in and through our prayers, is powerful and effective, so effective it can move mountains, heal the sick, transform hearts, and change lives.

Isaiah 55:11-12 states, "...so is my Word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it." Jeremiah 1:12 says, "The Lord said to me, 'You have seen correctly, for I am watching to see that my Word is fulfilled.'" The word "watching" here means "wakeful." God is ever watching, night and day. He never sleeps, ensuring His Word is fulfilled.

Meditating on Scripture, filling ourselves with His Word, causes God's Truth, through the power of His Holy Spirit, to saturate every part of our being, from the top of our head to the tips of our toes. Thus when we pray, we naturally integrate and incorporate it into our prayers. Not only do we align our will with the Lord's, but His will becomes our will. His desires become our desires.

How does this change our prayer life? First, knowing and praying His Word helps us know when we are praying outside His will. But even more than that, it ensures that God will answer our prayers in grander ways than we could ever ask or imagine.

These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete...

Remember; spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever.

Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side.

Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent.

Remember, to say, ' I love you ' to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you.

Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again.

Give time to love, give time to speak! And give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.

AND ALWAYS REMEMBER:

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.

New Alphabet
A is for apple, and B is for boat,
That used to be right, but now it won't float.
Age before beauty is what we once said,
But let's be a bit more realistic instead.

A's for arthritis;

B's the bad back,

C's the chest pains,

Perhaps car-d-iac?

D is for dental decay and decline,
E is for eyesight, can't read that top line!
F is for fissures and fluid retention,
G is for gas which we'd rather not mention.

H High blood pressure-We'd rather it low;
I For incisions with scars you can show.
J is for joints, out of socket, won't mend,
K is for knees that crack when they bend.
L 's for libido, what happened to sex?
M is for memory; we forget what comes next.
N is neuralgia, in nerves way down low;
O is for osteo, bones that don't grow!

P for prescriptions. We have quite a few,
Just give us a pill and we'll be good as new!
Q is for queasy, is it fatal or flu?
R is for reflux, one meal turns to two.

S is for sleepless nights, counting our fears,
T is for Tinnitus; bells in our ears!
U is for urinary; troubles with flow;
V for vertigo, that's 'dizzy,' you know.

W for worry, NOW what's going 'round?
X is for X-ray, and what might be found.
Y for another year we are left here behind,
Z is for zest WE still have - in OUR minds.

We've survived all the symptoms, our body's deployed, and
We're keeping twenty-six doctors fully employed.

Encouragement for Today

When Faith Struggles

Because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.
Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." James 1:3-4 (NIV)

Devotion:

My faith struggles. It occurs most often when something happens in life that is beyond my understanding. My faith plunges to below sea level depth when I witness a natural disaster, a family tragedy, or another Christian's failure. In my humanness, I cannot comprehend the "Why?"

Regardless of my stinkin' thinkin,' God is faithful. Scripture states the following three truths explicitly throughout the Bible.

God is faithful.

"He is the Rock; his deeds are perfect. Everything he does is just and fair. He is a faithful God who does no wrong; how just and upright he is!" (Deuteronomy 32:4, NLT)

God always works in our best interests.

For I know the thoughts and plans that I have for you, says the Lord, thoughts and plans for welfare and peace and not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome. (Jeremiah 29:11, AMP)

God's ways are beyond our understanding.

"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the Lord. "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts" (Isaiah 55:8-9, NIV).

So what do I do when my faith plummets? I need to look to the truth that is deeper than my human reality. I need to acknowledge this fact - my faith can only grow when I have to trust God without the benefit of understanding every aspect of His divine will. I also need to realize that faith fluctuates and I am not the only one that struggles with the issue of doubt.

A biblical example of a person who struggled with his faith is the disciple Thomas. Thomas spent three years with Jesus. He watched the Lord perform miracles. But still his faith floundered. Jesus never gave up on Thomas but kept encouraging him to believe and to trust.

So when my faith struggles to stay afloat in a sea of doubt, I will look to Jesus for support. I will readily admit that I do not understand the why of the situation. And I will accept that it is part of the process of growing my faith. I will hold onto our Key Verse as a faith preserver. "Because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything" (James 1:3-4, NIV).

If your faith is struggling today, join me in the journey of faith. We can walk in encouragement together knowing we are persevering and maturing and that one day our faith will be complete, not lacking in any area.

Dear Lord, at times my faith struggles. Help me to hold onto the truth of your Word. Allow me to remember my faith is in a state of growth in every circumstance. Grant me strength in my faith so that it may persevere and mature. In Jesus' Name, Amen.

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Last night,my car broke down at Nilai mamak stall..caused by flat car battery..this whole incidents doesn't upset me at all, what more disappointed was my close friends,straight away called our friends,to fetch them back,not even thinking of helping me. When he came,me and 2 other friends were pushing my car, trying to jumpstart the car so that we able to drive back to college..I was wondering,all this years,this is the attitude towards me when I am in trouble..very disappointed indeed..lucky for me,I am graduating by sept,and I am leaving this college,I am quite sure would not come back to this coll anymore..the friendship ties just broken with such childish attitudes.

Encouragement for today

Air Carrier lossess expected to total $9Billionn in 09'

Global airlines may post lossess of $9B in 2009 because of low demands and pooryields amid a global economic slump and the spread of H1N1 flu virus, the International Air Transport Association said.

The forecast, presented by the body representing some 230 airlines world-wide, is alomst double the $4.7B estimated in March.

Asian- Pacific are likely to be worst performers this year and expected to report losses of $3.3B,followed by European carriers, which are forecast to post losses of $1.8B.

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Encouragement for Today

21^st Century Community

"Do not forsake your own friend or your father's friend nor go to your brother's house in the day of your calamity; for better is a neighbor nearby than a brother far away."

Proverbs 27:10 NKJV

Devotion:

When I moved to Charlotte, it was one of the loneliesttimes of my life. I was pregnant with my third child, in a new city with no church and no close friends. When Madi was born, I quickly realized just how badly I missed my small group back in Davenport, Iowa. There were no hospital visits from friends, no meals from my group and no play dates for my other two children from friends who wanted to help. These were all things I had experienced with my second child; I realized just what they meant to me when I no longer had them.

With email and internet, community has taken on a new meaning. Some ministries have "online communities" and bloggers everywhere have friends all around the world. Technology has done some amazing things for us when it comes to friendships.

But what happens when you need a friend to hold you? To come and lay hands on you and pray for you? To bring you a meal for dinner because you are sick? It is at times like these that we need the kind of community that comes from neighbors and those who live nearby.

Recently, a dear friend called me and said, "Lynn, can you come over?" She didn't need to say any more. My friend wasn't physically sick; she was heart sick. I was there within 20 minutes. Later on that day, supper was there for her too. These are the types of friendships that we need and can depend upon day in and day out. You just can't fully get that when your community doesn't live in your community!

Proverbs 27:10 encourages us, "Do not forsake your own friend or your father's friend nor go to your brother's house in the day of your calamity; for better is a neighbor nearby than a brother far away." When I was growing up, I remember my mother having a friend over some afternoons for coffee. They didn't have to make an appointment on their calendars to meet at Starbuck's a few weeks down the road.

 

Sometimes, I wish I lived in those days of a slower pace of life. Obviously, I don't, but I can still invite a friend, spur of the moment, to come over for tea and chat about the important and not so important things in life.

Far away friends are great; I am so thankful for each and every one that I have. But in the middle of our fast paced, email raced society, let's not neglect our relationships that are right outside our front door. A friend when in need is a friend indeed!

 

Dear Lord, help me to slow down enough to embrace the friendships you have placed in my life. And if I am lackingtrue friends, please open my eyes to those in front of me who would be just that. Not only may I find true friends, Lord, but make me one as well. In Jesus' Name, Amen.

 

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Encouragement for Today

The Other Woman

For this cause a man shall leave his father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife; and they shall become one flesh."

Genesis 2:24 (NASV)

Devotion:

Our son Luke is in college and has just moved into his first home. I have been receiving many calls from him lately.

 

"Mom, how do you make fruit salad?"

 

"What do you use to get spaghetti stains out?"

 

"What setting should I wash my good jeans on?"

And the list goes on. It makes me smile when I get one of these calls. I realize that I am the woman in his life right now. He still looks to me for advice, counsel, direction and support. The Lord hasn't brought the one who will take my place into his life yet, that we know of. But I am sure she is on her way.

 

When she comes into Luke's life, it is not that I will not be important to my son anymore. I will always be his mom. He will always love me and remember me as a big important part of his life, but I will no longer be "the woman" of his life. That role must be turned over to someone else.

 

My husband is the older of two sons in a family with no daughters. I was the woman who "took" him away from his mother. It has been a rough transition, and now I am experiencing it from the other side. I believe this is one the hardest transitions in life. It is so important to realize that God has ordained that this transition take place -- see today's verse. It is one of the pillars that makes a house a home and a family secure, but it is difficult.

 

Women have such a power of influence. It is a strength that God endowed us with and we can use it for good or for evil. When there is a mother and a wife in a man's life, the wife is to be the dominant influence. As a wife, I know this has been important to my marriage. But as a mother, I cringe at the thought of letting go.

 

Our older son, Caleb, has found the girl meant to be his lifetime soul mate. We are going through this tearing away process as I write. It is so important and I am so proud of him, but it is very hard for me.

 

I am soaking up my limited time with Luke. I realize that the wife he chooses might have a better fruit salad recipe, a different way of removing spaghetti stains, and perhaps will wash her good jeans in hot water, and I must rest from my ways and be content with hers. I hope that I will be the kind of mother-in-law that will look for the good in my son's wives. I want to encourage my boys and tell them what a good choice they made, and thank them for waiting for her. I will encourage them as couples and tell them that they are great parents.

 

And perhaps my new "daughters" will call me someday and ask me how I make my fruit salad, and how I remove certain stains, and what setting I wash my jeans on. I will be so happy to share my secrets with them.

 

Dear Lord, thank You for the sons You have given me. Help me enjoy the time I have as being the most important woman in their lives. Help me to use my influence wisely. When the woman You have chosen for them comes along, help me to surrender to Your plan. Help me to be an encouragement to them in every way. I pray that I will not feel threatened but may our relationship be one of love and respect for one another. In Jesus' Name, Amen

Application Steps: 

Enjoy every season that God has ordained for you as a mom.

 

Reflections: 

Are you available when your son calls with how-to questions?

 

Do you know that you will always be a pillar in the home and that you will always be an integral part of your children's lives even though a new pillar may be added?

 

Are you a daughter-in-law struggling with a mom that is having a hard time letting go?

 

Do you have a small son? Can you imagine releasing him to someone else?

 

Power Verses:

Proverbs 31:25, "Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she smiles at the future." (NASV) 

 

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Dear Ah Lian 
 
 Thanks you for your letter. Wrong time no see you. How
 everything? For me, I am quiet find. 
 You say in your letter your taukeh soh want you to chain
 your look? Somemore you must wear kick kok soo, hope you can
 wok properly. 
 You know, Ah Kau Kia working in a soft where company now.
 Last week, he take I, Muthu & few of his friend to May Nonut to eat barger. After that he take we all go to kalah ok. 
Muthu sing and sing no stop until the sky bright. 
Next week, my father mother going to sellerbread 20 years
annie wear sari. My father mother going to give a fist to all the kampong people. So you must come with your hole family. 
I only hope one day we no need to write and send letter to
 you and to me. Better I e-meow you, you e-meow me. I will
 ketchup with you soon.. And when you got time, please few
 free to call me. Goo bye..... 
 
 Worm regard, Ah Beng 

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1. Besides your lips, where is your favorite spot to get kissed?
Shoulders-knowing she is by my side..

2. How did you feel when you wake up this morning?
It's brand new day..God bless everybody..

3. Who was the last person/people you took photo with?
My mum during father's day dinner at Dragon-I..

4. Do you consider yourself spoiled?
Of course no..trained to do all the houseworks..

5. Will you ever donate blood?
Yes..4 so far

6. Have you ever had a best friend of opposite sex?
Yea..Deane Lim..

7. Do you want someone to be dead?
Lim-pe bo a-ne siao..

8. What does your last text message say?
Hello gf,eaten your dinner?everything alright..

9. What are you thinking right now?
Complete this tag..thinking what will Mr. Hong said about our global marketing assign..

10. Do you want someone to be with you right now?
Oh my lady..just Dianna..

11. What was the time you went to bed last night?
12am sharp..lim-pe good boy..

12. Where do you buy your tee you are wearing right now?
Lim-pe naked..shirt no no..

13. Is someone on your mind right now?
LuShan..suddenly tagged me..

14. Who was the last person(s) who text you?
GF-so happy class cancel..hahaahaha..

Adding bananas to your diet is not only great for boosting energy .

Fascinating Facts About the Natural Healing Power of Bananas

Eating just two bananas might provide enough energy for an intense 90 minute workout.

Banana contains five times the vitamin A and iron, twice the carbohydrate, three

times the phosphorus and four times protein than found in apples.

1.1) Anemia – Contains high iron

2.2) Alzheimer - Protect neuron cells against oxidative stress-induced neurotoxicity and may play an important role in reducing the risk of neurodegenerative disorders

3.3) Baby Food & Growing kids- Help supply the energy needs of growing, active children.

4.4) Blood Pressure - contains low in salt and yet high in potassium to reduce high blood pressure and stroke.

5.5) Bone health – contains high potassium benefits to muscles and helps promote bone health.

6.6) Brain Power Enhancement – More Alert and Focus.

7.7) Constipation - High in fiber

8.8) Depression or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) - Contain natural mood enhancer tryptophan make you relax and feeling happier.

9.9) Digestion - Riper bananas help relieve diarrhea..

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The Moment you are in Tension

You will lose your Attention

Then you are in total Confusion

And you will feel Irritation

Then you will spoil personal Relation

Ultimately, you won't get Co - Operation

Then you will make things Complication

Then your blood pressure may raise Caution

And you may have to take Medication

Instead, understand the Situation

And try to think about the Solution

Many problems will be solved by Discussion

This will work out better in your Profession

Don't think it's my free Suggestion

It's only for your Prevention

If you understand my Intention

You will never come again to Tension

-Bill Gates