Hello 2012

Howdy Folks,

As I sit and reflect on 2011, there were some very challenging instances. It is only by the grace of God that I have made it. Through all of the ups and downs, I have realized, one thing I lacked was courage. Courage to know that God can and will provide.

COURAGE: [kur-ij, kuhr-]

noun

1. The quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc., without fear; bravery.

2. Obsolete . the heart as the source of emotion.

 

This year, I almost gone, so in 2012, lets have a little more COURAGE! There has to come time when you comfront people you have never confronted before, say things you have never said before. Reach out grab it, take it by force, ask God for it... ask him for some COURAGE! Saints we need the courage to be able to cross over to that city built four square.

 

For the past couple of weeks, there has been a particular person that has helped me to see what lies at the end of the road for me. I would like to thank you Mr. Sanders for being a brother, and keeping me focused when I did not want to be. I tell you folks, you are able to learn from everyone. I never saw this kid teaching me anything. It is my prayer that he will be able to adhere to what he is telling me as well.

 

We all should have the courage to tell someone this aint working, the courage to speak truth to power. Saints, its time to open our mouths and stop bottling up things that are bothering us. Be authentic and honest, its time now to speak things that people do not like to hear. He gave us a mouth and a tongue for a reason! Use it be bold and damnit show that COURAGE! Time out for playing!

 

Happy New Year to you and your family.

 

Happy New Year to Mother, Mommie C & Pollard and Mama C and BiPop!

 

Happy New Year to my babies, Avery, Charmaine, Shaquaria, Gabrecia, and Maxwell.

 

Happy New Year to my neices, Makayla and Amaya

 

Happy New Year to my godchildre: Mason, Myouri, Amaya, and Cedric

 

To both familes, the Hollis' and Brown's. I love each and everyone of you!

Holding On--

Howdy:

For those that know me, you know that I dont like no meh--- especially no janky meh. Janky mess can include, being on "negro hold" for 1:31 (yes, thats one minute and 31 seconds). It took everything in me NOT to hang up. I guess the person thought I was going to hang up. Anywho, you are pretty cool and Im willing to go to the extreme of jankiness and hold on like a monkey swinging on a tree (A-Phi!).LOL.

College President or TV Anchor

Our College President, Reggie Morton just completed a video spot for BOUNCE TV. Check it out and let me konw what you think? He might need to get a part-time news anchor job. lol  



                              

The WORK OUT today

Following my normal gym routine during my lunch, I went to work out today and I had a great time. Really got a great work out in to day.

This morning, Kim (my co-worker) and I were on our morning Starbucks trip, we passed this place called the Complex. This is a fitness center, that specializes in Martial Arts, Kickboxing and  Boxing. Im really exicted, they have a week free class that you are able to go through before you determine that you want to join.

Tonight, Im going to try kickboxing and boxing. Im sure this will be fun. Pics to come tonught.
Stay Tuned!

Joe Paul "Opportunity Knocks"

 

Morning Cup of Joe – Opportunity Knocks

 

December 20, 2011 • Morning Cup of Joe • by Joe Paul

Problems are actually opportunities in disguise. It is critically important that you start to recognize the opportunity in your problems. Whatever the issue, you certainly cannot compare it to the end of the world. Yes, the end of the world is a bit drastic but compared to that, do you really have any problems? I’ll answer for you; no, you truly don’t. The opportunity that inevitably arises from overcoming an obstacle is what you should always remain focused on; not the problem itself. Learn to look pass the problem to find the opportunity.

Think back to a time in your life when you encountered a difficulty and how you overcame that difficulty. What did you do to overcome that particular obstacle? What is it about you specifically that made you overcome that obstacle? The answers these questions should serve as a “How to” guide to fixing your problems. The fact that you have not experienced a similar difficulty is proof that you have learned the particular lesson you were meant to learn through that experience. Even if you did experience it again, there’s a valuable lesson learned in every human experience.

Embrace the obstacles that may come your way as they are designed to increase our awareness that we are going down the right path. Most roads that are travelled are laden with bumps; the road to success is not exempt. The tools you need to get over this hump are the same tools you used to get over the last one; the only difference is the problem itself. Opportunities come several times a day, it’s up to you to recognize them as opportunities and chase after them no matter the cost. More problems means more opportunities.
To The Top!
Joe Paul

Impossible and Can in the same sentence.. HUH?!?!?!?

I was having a convo with my college president yesterday, I was a little disturbed however, I saw the beauty in actually having the convo and addressing the things we discussed. Before we ended the convo he left me with this quote, "Impossible is when someone demonstrates that it can be done."( #WHAT!?!?!  0_o )

Now, I am still a little lost about the quote however, I am going to move on. I have had two people to explain it to me. One friend immediately had an explanation, the 2nd person was like... "uhhhh, that makes no sense, but I think this is what he was saying." LOL

As I type this response, two songs have been playing. One song was Thou Oh Lord by the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir and currently, God Is by James Cleveland is playing. Everything really falls together when it is time. in the spirit realm his quote has been revealed in what he was saying. So yes, I got the message. I'm still caught on this here quote. Where did you pull it from?

This morning, my good friend Joe Paul posted on his blog Opportunity Knocks. I believe that JP was speaking to me directly when he wrote this blog this morning. I must call him and share this with him. On my next post to the blog, I will share what he wrote.

St. John Baptist Church Candlelight Service

Howdy Folks!

It seems like the thing to do in Savannah on a 3rd Sunday is Candlelight Service. Today, I attended the Candlelight Service hosted by St. John and oh what a time we had. This service was filled with janky theatrics as well as down home soul and anthem singing! The church actually hosted its 41st Candlelight Communion Service. This service was well attended. I was very impressed with the Music Ministry of St. John. My dear friend Christel Caughman and her Parents, Drs. Caughman attend the church. Christel mom Dr. Caughman is one of the directors for the choir and the other Dr. Caughman is a deacon at the church.

First thing first: Lest us talk about Dr. George P Lee, III, PhD who is the Pastor of this great church. Well where do we begin in the opening of the service the 200 + voice choir sings, "Christian Hold Your Light" and Dr. Lee ascends from the ceiling of the civic center dressed in his Pope regalia. I was a little confused. I never knew we had a African American Pope. His attire was very elaborate with sparkles and glitter. Very sharp and debonair i must say. I think it was a little too much, however, I enjoyed the Pastors singing and his grrrrraaaaannnnnnd entrance. Yes, as I said, he was dressed like the Pope,  he had to males to carry in the bible and staff dressed in white robes (these two guys also served as candle lighters) as he ascended from the ceiling he was holding at long stick candle. Very creative I tell you. It was definitely as show stopper and a great opening. Pastor Lee I commended you, just loose the outfit next year, my brother!

Syntel pictures with Dr. Barbara Caughman after the Candlelight Communion Service

Secondly, my friends mother, Dr. Barbara Caughman directed the first 3 songs and let me  tell you, she really brought it. Dr. Caughman danced across that stage so. LOL . It was classic, I tell you she was really moving. She conducted the Lord's Prayer and Jesus the Light of the World. Where she did her thang, that's right THANG,  was on Come Thou Almighty. Man, she danced across that stag, directed and punched the bass lines like no other. I really enjoyed it. The crowd was going crazy, yelling, "direct doc" "get it sister" "do that dance." LOL it was awesome.

Recording Artist LaShaun Pace singing at the 41st Candlelight Service

Last but not least, the guest psalmist OMG. Lashaun Pace, she truly rocked the house tonight. She had we so weak when she song Safe In His Arms. It truly ministered to me.

As you see, I really enjoyed myself this evening. I will definitely be to visit St. John on a regular Sunday morning. I look forward to 2012 Candlelight service.