5 Ways God uses Problems to teach, mold & shape us!

The problems you face will either defeat you or develop you--depending on how YOU respond to them. Unfortunately, most people fail to see how God wants to use problems for good in their lives. They react foolishly and resent their problems rather than pausing to consider what benefit they might bring. Here are five ways God wants to use the problems in your life:

1. God uses problems to DIRECT you. Sometimes God must light a fire under you to get you moving. Problems often point us in a new direction and motivate us to change. Is God trying to get your attention? "Sometimes it takes a painful situation to make us change our ways. " Proverbs 20:30

2. God uses problems to INSPECT you. People are like tea bags ... if you want to know what's inside them, just drop them into hot water! Has God tested your faith with a problem? What do problems reveal about you? "When you have many kinds of troubles, you should be full of joy, because you know that these troubles test your faith, and this will give you patience." James 1:2-3

3. God uses problems to CORRECT you. Some lessons we learn only through pain and failure. It's likely that as a child your parents told you not to touch a hot stove. But you probably learned by being burned. Sometimes we only learn the value of something...health, money, a relationship...by losing it. "It was the best thing that could have happened to me, for it taught me to pay attention to your laws." Psalms 119:71-72

4. God uses problems to PROTECT you. A problem can be a blessing in disguise if it prevents you from being harmed by something more serious. Last year a friend was fired for refusing to do something unethical that his boss had asked him to do. His unemployment was a problem-but it saved him from being convicted and sent to prison a year later when management's actions were eventually discovered. "You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good"... Genesis 50:20

5. God uses problems to PERFECT you. Problems, when responded to correctly, are character builders. God is far more interested in your character than your comfort. Your relationship to God and your character are the only two things you're going to take with you into eternity. "We can rejoice when we run into problems...they help us learn to be patient. And patience develops strength of character in us and helps us trust God more each time we use it until finally our hope and faith are strong and steady." Romans 5:3-4

** Here's the point: God is at work in your life-even when you do not recognize it or understand it. But it's much easier and profitable when you cooperate with Him.

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Top 3 Cancers in Men

Men and Cancer Risk
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, and lung cancer is the big killer, but you should be aware of other types of cancer as well.
By Dennis Thompson Jr.
Medically reviewed by Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPH Print Email
Men and women face different cancer risks, due to differences in biology and lifestyle. The most common forms in men are prostate cancer, lung cancer, and colorectal cancers. Aside from prostate cancer, cancers that affect only men include testicular cancer and penile cancer, both of which are very rare.

Prostate Cancer: The Facts

The prostate is a gland in the male reproductive system about the size of a walnut. It’s located in front of the rectum, under the bladder, and it surrounds the urethra. The prostate creates part of the semen expressed during ejaculation.

Statistics. An estimated 186,000 new cases of prostate cancer were diagnosed in the United States in 2008, about one in four of all new cancers in men. Prostate cancer caused 28,660 deaths that year, making it the second most lethal form of cancer in men. There is a five-year survival rate of 98.4 percent for prostate cancer. Risk factors. Age is a key risk factor in prostate cancer. Your risk of getting the disease increases as you get older. Your risk is higher if you have a family history of prostate cancer or if you are African-American. Diagnosis. Prostate cancer usually is diagnosed through a combination of two procedures, a rectal exam to check the prostate and a blood test that measures prostate-specific antigen (PSA), a protein that indicates prostate cancer if found in high levels. Prostate cancer treatment. Surgery to remove the prostate is one treatment for prostate cancer caught in its early stages. Radiation therapy, hormone therapy, and chemotherapy are used to treat more advanced cases of prostate cancer. In elderly men, sometimes the choice is made not to treat an early-stage cancer because it is slow-growing, and instead monitor the condition. Lung Cancer: The Facts

Lung cancer is the deadliest form of cancer for men and women, and the second most common type of cancer in men, accounting for 15 percent of newly diagnosed cancer cases.

Statistics. Lung cancer was diagnosed in 114,690 U.S. men were in 2008, and there were 90,810 deaths, making it the number one cancer killer of men in the United States. There is a five-year survival rate of 15 percent. Risk factors. Smoking or exposure to second-hand smoke causes most cases of lung cancer. Exposure to chemicals or environmental factors like pollution or asbestos can also cause lung cancer. Diagnosis. Chest X-rays or CAT scans are used to find tumors in the lungs. Doctors then confirm the diagnosis through a biopsy. Lung cancer treatment. Surgery can be performed if the cancer has not spread. If it has, then radiation therapy and chemotherapy are the cancer treatments of choice. Colorectal Cancer: The Facts

The colon and rectum are parts of the digestive system, with the colon making up most of the large intestine and the rectum making up the final inches.

Statistics. The third most common type of cancer affecting men, cancers of the colon and rectum accounted for 77,250 newly diagnosed cases of cancer in men, about 10 percent, in 2008, and about 24,260 deaths. There is a five-year survival rate of 64 percent. Risk factors. Age, family history, and genetics have been linked to the incidence of colorectal cancer. Some studies suggest a high-fat diet low in fruits and vegetables also might be a contributing factor. Doctors have found that colorectal cancer can grow from polyps found on the inner wall of the colon or rectum. Diagnosis. Colonoscopy, a test that guides a lighted tube with a camera through the rectum to examine the large intestine, is the best screening tool for colorectal cancer. Doctors not only find cancers or pre-cancerous polyps, but can also remove them as part of the procedure and prevent them from developing into cancerous growths. Colorectal cancer treatment. If caught early enough, the cancer may be removed via a colonoscopy. Advanced stages usually require removing a portion of the colon, and may include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and possibly other cancer treatments. Testicular Cancer: The Facts

The testicles are the pair of male sex glands located below the penis that produce and store sperm and are a man's main source of testosterone.

Statistics. Testicular cancer accounts for only 1 percent of all cancers in men, or about 8,000 men each year, and about 390 U.S. men die from it annually. Most cases are diagnosed in young and middle-aged men. The five-year survival rate is 96 percent. Risk factors. Men suffering from an undescended testicle or with birth defects of the testicles have an increased risk of testicular cancer. Diagnosis. Men find most testicular cancers themselves by feeling an unusual lump, enlargement, or pain in the testicles. Doctors use blood tests, ultrasound, and biopsy to confirm the diagnosis. Testicular cancer treatment. Surgical removal of the affected testicle is the best form of treatment, followed by chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Penile Cancer: The Facts

The penis is also susceptible to cancer.

Statistics. There were about 1,250 new cases of penile cancer in the United States in 2008, and about 290 deaths. The five-year survival rate is 78 percent. Risk factors. Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection has been linked to an increased risk of penile cancer. Poor personal hygiene among uncircumcised men also is a risk factor. Diagnosis. Doctors perform a physical examination of the penis, followed by imaging tests and a biopsy to diagnose penile cancer. Penile cancer treatment. Surgery, followed by chemotherapy or radiation therapy, is most often used to treat penile cancer. Precision surgery can remove the tumor while leaving the penis intact. Many of the cancers affecting men can be either prevented or successfully treated if caught early. So it only makes sense for men who are at risk and all men over 40 to receive regular check-ups that include screening for the most prevalent types of cancer.

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This is why I joined this company to change my life, my families lives, and others. Please join the family and partner with me to educate many how to live healthier, longer lives.

10 Ways to Live Healthier....

1. Find a doctor & schedule a checkup

2. Know the 5 ingredients to avoid:
a. High Fructose Corn Syrup
b. Sugar
c. "Enriched" Flour items
d. Transfats
e. Saturated Fat

3. Add Healthy Foods To Your Diet
a. Antioxidants: 5-7 Servings Daily
b. Omega3's: 3g Daily
c. Fiber: 25g Daily
d. Olive Oil:1 tablespoon Daily
Antioxidants Foods: Tomatoes, Brocolli, Red, Kidney, & Pinto Beans, Blueberries, Artichokes & dry foods
Omega 3's: Flax Seeds, Walnuts, Salmon, Scallops, SoyBeans, Squash

4. Take a Multivitamin Every Single Day
a.Pre-Menopausal Women: -no more than 5,000 IU of Vitamin A, -iron
b.Post Menopausal Men & Women: -no more than 2500 iu of Vitamin A, -no iron

5. Know Your Numbers
a. Waist Size
b. Blood Pressure
c. Cholesterol
d. Resting Heart Rate
e. Blood Sugar
f. Vitamin D
g. C-Reactive Protein
h. Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

6. Find a Health Advocate

7. Organize Your Medical Records

8. Get the medical tests you need

9. Start Exercising ( be consistent in keeping it up)
a. Start Walking (goal get up to 10,000 steps a day)
b. Get your heart rate up (Sweat 60 minutes a week minimum)
c. Flexibility
d. Strength Training (30 minutes a week minimum)

10. Get 7 to 8 Hours of sleep a nite.
a. Lack of sleep is the #1 cause of stress & inflammation

WHY ARE YOU WORTHY OF GETTING HEALTHY THIS YEAR?

Keys For Developing Your Core

1. Remember that what you do when no one is watching matters.

2. The means matter as much as the ends, if not more.

3. Hang in there, Character is reveale through adversity.

4. Often we grow as much through little things as we do thru big ones.

5. Truth is critical. Being truthful is too.

6. Don't rationalize your way around honesty.

7. Don't blow your own horn.

8. Don't be falsely modest; you have amazing gifts. Just recognize that others do.

9. You're important, but not indispensable. The same goes for others. See yourself as a significant part of the process.

10. Be careful what you do w/ your resources, gifts, time, and talents you've been entrusted with them.

11. Some of the most rewarding times in life are when you have to stand alone, even if you are uncomfortable doing so.

12. Life is hard. Courage is essential.

13. Never give up never.

Start The Day With God!

This is the day the Lord has made, & I will rejoice & be glad in it. God's mercy & grace are new every morning in my life.

I rejoice because I'm God's child. I have been filled with His Spirit. Greater is he that's in me than he that is in the world. The Holy Spirit is bigger than any problem, obstacle, or challenge. The Holy Spirit will give me wisdom and discernment regarding every decision I need to make today.

When I acknowledge God through prayer & worship, my steps are ordered & directed of Him. The Lord gives me wisdom & insight concerning all the affairs of my life.

I choose to be a blessing to all those around me. No matter what happens today, I know God will see me through. I can do all things through Christ who strenghtens me, and if God is for me then no one can be against me.

I choose to honor God today by the words I speak; I will honor God by the way I act. I will honor God by allowing His love, light, & truth to shine through me.

I'm the head & not the tail; I'm above & not beneath. I'm blessed coming in & blessed going out I'm ready for anything & equal to anything through Christ Jesus. He always causes me to triumph. No weapon formed against me shall prosper. I'm strong in the Lord & the power of His might. Today is going to be a great day!

Live a Victorious Life in Christ!

KNOW THE JOY

Are there tasks that you find unpleasant? Your very own attitude is mostly what makes them that way.
Instead of looking for ways to avoid the effort, look for ways to make it fun. Decide that you'll enjoy whatever you're doing.

Truly appreciate each opportunity you have to be productive and effective. Find joy in the experience of making a difference.

Enjoy what you're doing, and you'll do it well. Enjoy what you're doing, and you'll reliably get it done.

Rather than punishing yourself with resentment, reward yourself through effective effort. Your attitude is yours to choose, so choose a positive attitude that brings truly outstanding results.

Whatever the situation, allow yourself to know the joy that comes from making a positive contribution. Make every effort a joy, and make great things happen.


-- Ralph Marston

5 Keys to Quit Smoking For Good!

Five Keys for Quitting

Email Studies have shown that these five steps will help you quit and quit for good. You have the best chances of quitting if you use them together.
1.Get ready.
2.Get support.
3.Learn new skills and behaviors.
4.Get medication and use it correctly.
5.Be prepared for relapse or difficult situations.

1. Get Ready
Set a quit date.
Change your environment.
Get rid of ALL cigarettes and ashtrays in your home, car, and place of work.
Don't let people smoke in your home.
Review your past attempts to quit. Think about what worked and what did not.
Once you quit, don't smoke — NOT EVEN A PUFF!

2. Get Support and Encouragement
Studies have shown that you have a better chance of being successful if you have help. You can get support in many ways:
Tell your family, friends, and coworkers that you are going to quit and want their support. Ask them not to smoke around you or leave cigarettes out.
Talk to your health care provider (for example, doctor, dentist, nurse, pharmacist, psychologist, or smoking counselor).
Get individual, group, or telephone counseling. The more counseling you have, the better your chances are of quitting. Programs are given at local hospitals and health centers. Call your local health department for information about programs in your area.

3. Learn New Skills and Behaviors
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Try to distract yourself from urges to smoke. Talk to someone, go for a walk, or get busy with a task.
When you first try to quit, change your routine. Use a different route to work. Drink tea instead of coffee. Eat breakfast in a different place.
Do something to reduce your stress. Take a hot bath, exercise, or read a book.
Plan something enjoyable to do every day.
Drink a lot of water and other fluids.

4. Get Medication and Use It Correctly
Medications can help you stop smoking and lessen the urge to smoke.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved five medications to help you quit smoking:

1.Bupropion SR — Available by prescription.

2.Nicotine gum — Available over-the-counter.

3.Nicotine inhaler— Available by prescription.

4.Nicotine nasal spray — Available by prescription.

5.Nicotine patch — Available by prescription and over-the-counter.

Ask your health care provider for advice and carefully read the information on the package.
All of these medications will more or less double your chances of quitting and quitting for good.
Everyone who is trying to quit may benefit from using a medication. If you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant, nursing, under age 18, smoking fewer than ten cigarettes per day, or have a medical condition, talk to your doctor or other health care provider before taking medications.

5. Be Prepared for Relapse or Difficult Situations
Most relapses occur within the first three months after quitting. Don't be discouraged if you start smoking again. Remember, most people try several times before they finally quit. Here are some difficult situations to watch for:
Alcohol. Avoid drinking alcohol. Drinking lowers your chances of success.
Other Smokers. Being around smoking can make you want to smoke.
Weight Gain. Many smokers will gain weight when they quit, usually less than ten pounds. Eat a healthy diet and stay active. Don't let weight gain distract you from your main goal — quitting smoking. Some quit-smoking medications may help delay weight gain.
Bad Mood or Depression. There are a lot of ways to improve your mood other than smoking.
If you are having problems with any of these situations, talk to your doctor or other health care provider.

Feeling Frustration

Feeling frustration

What does it feel like when you are ready to do whatever it takes to succeed? It feels exactly like frustration, because that's what it is.
Whenever you feel frustration, you are primed to make a positive difference in the world. You are highly motivated to create new and meaningful value.

Don't let your frustrations go to waste by allowing them to get you down. Choose instead to put your frustrations to work.

Listen carefully and gratefully to what your frustration is telling you. Discover and begin to manifest the improvements that your frustration is begging you to make.

By understanding what frustrates you, you'll better understand what fulfills you. When you feel strongly about what's wrong, you're already on your way toward making it right.

Be aware of your frustrations and pay attention to their messages. You'll find powerful positive purpose in them all.

-- Ralph Marston

Fitness Tips 4Life.....

Quick Tips to Getting Fit and Staying Fit

1. Work out regularly. Aim to train 2 - 5 times a week. Each session should last between 20 minutes to 1 hour. Remember it is the quality (not the quantity) of the time you spend training that leads to progression. Push yourself harder on days when you feel you have more strength, and go easier when you feel less energetic.

2. Do a mixture of exercises. Make sure that your training regime covers all the necessary elements. Your weekly exercise program should include elements of cardiovascular (aerobics, running, brisk walking, stepping, skipping rope, rowing), resistance training (weights or own body exercises such as press ups) and, finally, flexibility (stretching). You should always warm up and cool down before each session.

3. Take up a new class. Commit to trying a new exercise discipline within the next month. I call this the 'Heineken Principle', because different forms of training hit different places! Why not try an aerobics class or even a type of boot camp class?

4. Become independent. It's really important to learn to exercise without equipment. How many times have you heard about people going off on a sun soaked holiday, only to return feeling unfit and sluggish because there was no gym there? If you learn to use your own body by doing squats, lunges, press ups, a variety of sit-ups and stretches, you can work out wherever you are in the world. Then there is no excuse for not looking after yourself!

5. Eat a balanced diet. You'll never be properly fit if you don't put the right fuel into your body. If you simply exercise more, to make up for sloppy eating habits, you will actually push your ultimate goal further away and run the risk of over training. Food is not your enemy. Eating and appetite are basic instincts. You'll become stronger and fitter more quickly, if you eat little amounts of nutritious foods at short intervals.

6. Get help. Working with a personal trainer in the gym can make the difference between getting almost fit and achieving true fitness. By fine tuning your form and technique, your exercises will take on a new meaning.

7. Create a healthy environment. Whether you spend most of your time at home or at work, don't let yourself be surrounded by temptations that could throw your healthy regime off course. Clean out your fridge and cupboards and get rid of easy-to-eat junk foods that are filled with empty calories. Instead, make sure you have plenty of healthy snacks around you to keep you on the right track.

8. Surround yourself with like-minded people. The more you hang out with individuals who are on the same path as you, the less chance you have of straying. Friends and partners who follow healthy lifestyles are more likely to encourage and support each other to achieve their fitness goals.

9. Keep moving. Try to walk more, instead of using the car or bus. Also take every opportunity to be involved in fun and games, be it with the dog, your children, or your partner.

10. Remember, fitness is 4Life! Working out and eating correctly are not short term projects. They are things that should be as natural to us as brushing our teeth. Make fitness a permanent part of your life by following these tips, and you'll lead a better and more fulfilling life.


Obesity is becoming more and more prevalent in our society.

Due to poor eating habits, lack of exercise, and over indulging in food.
Diabetes is at an all time high!
Asthma and diabetes is rapidly increasing in children!
Over 75% of Americans are Obese!
Cancer is at an all time high because of poor dieting meaning high cholesterol & fat consumption which clogs your arteries.
Heart Disease is also at an all time high & constantly increasing.

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How To Persevere!

Hebrews 12:7-13
verse 7: Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father?
verse:8 If you are not disciplined then you are illegitimate children & not his true sons.
verse 9: Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How much more should we submit to the father of our spirits and live!
verse 10: Our fathers disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, that we may share in his holiness.
verse 11: No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.
verse 12: Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees.
verse 13: Make level paths for your feet, so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed.

It is discipline that you endure. When trials and adversity arise, it's difficult for us to see the forest throught the trees. Our emotions, thoughts, and actions become focused on the events that are immediately in front of us and we forget to take a step back and picture how all of these things can be used to lead us toward a better relationship with Christ. Every circumstance enters into our lives so that our own self-discipline can increase even more.

Peace and Blessings!

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What Kind of Fruit Are You?

John 15:1-5
verse 1: "I am the true vine, and my father is the gardener.
verse 2: He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.
verse 3: You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you.
verse 4: Remain in me, and I in will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.
verse5: I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing."

What kind of fruit are you? If you planted an apple tree, then its going to produce apples. If you planted a peach tree then its going to produce peaches. You won't plant apples and get oranges or plums on that tree. When you are a child of God then you plant seeds in people that will produce christians down the road. If your not planting seeds how can you be a soul winner and bringing lost souls to Christ? Either you produce fruit or figs, meaning either your on God's team or your on the Devil's team. What kind of fruit have you been displaying? Galatians 5:22 tells you what kind of fruit God's children should be daily? You are suppose to deny yourselves pick up your cross and follow christ daily.

God Bless You