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  SEVEN PRINCIPLES OF THE EAGLE... PRINCIPLE 1 Eagles fly alone at high altitudes and not with sparrows or other small birds. No other bird can get to the height of the eagle. Stay away from sparrows and ravens. Eagles fly with Eagles PRINCIPLE 2 Eagles have a strong vision. They have the ability to focus on something up to five kilometers away. When an eagle sites his prey, he narrows his focus on it and sets out to get it. No matter the obstacles, the eagle will not move his focus from the prey until he grabs it. Have a vision and remain focused no matter what the obstacle and you will succeed. PRINCIPLE 3 Eagles do not eat dead things. They feed only on fresh prey. Vultures eat dead animals, but eagles will not. Be careful with what you feed your eyes and ears with, especially in movies and on TV. Steer clear of outdated and old information. Always do your research well. 7 Principles Of The Eagle 7 Principles Of The Eagle PRINCIPLE 4 Eagles love the storm. When clouds gather, th...

  P RESURRECTION OF JESUS" Mark 16:1-8; 1. And when the sabbath was past,Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him. 2. And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun. 3. And they said among themselves, Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of the sepulchre? 4. And when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled away: for it was very great. 5. And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted. 6. And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him. 7. But go your way,tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee there shall ye see him, as he said unto you. 8. And they went out quickly, and fled from the sepulchre; for...

  DANGEROUS MISTAKES MOST MINISTERS MAKE Ministry is a sacred calling that requires wisdom, integrity, and a deep reliance on God. Here are some common pitfalls that ministers should avoid, along with biblical wisdom to guide them: 1. Starting a Ministry Without God's Direction;  Seek Divine Guidance: Before launching a ministry, ensure you have received a clear calling from God. Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us, "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."  Be Unique: Don’t imitate others; focus on your unique calling. Romans 12:6 encourages us to use our gifts according to the grace given to us. 2. Splitting Your Father's Church;  Honor Spiritual Authority: Dividing a church can lead to spiritual consequences. Ephesians 6:2-3 instructs us to "Honor your father and mother...that it may go well with you." Respecting established leadership fosters unity and avoids unnecessary...

  ANGER MANAGEMENT RULES FOR COUPLES 1. Know that anger is a normal and human emotion 2. Know the temperament of your spouse and yourself. Are you or your spouse hot-tempered, or slow to anger? This will equip you on how to better handle yourself and your spouse 3. Do not get comfortable using curse words and insults; if you do, most likely you will use those hurtful words when you are angry. Decide that your tongue will be clean even when aggravated. It is so painful to have a spouse who tells you the F word", "Stupid", and "Whore"; such cursing and insults are hard to heal from when they are coming from your spouse 4. When you or your spouse are angry, learn to keep quiet or walk away. Refrain from talking lest you say something hard to take back  5. Even as you walk away, keep the channel of communication open. Don't turn off your phone or run away with no way to reach you 6. Never hurt your spouse because you feel hurt by your spouse. Revenge leads to m...

  *God specializes in the impossible (Mark 10:27)* Jesus (smiling and shaking His head): For human beings it is impossible, but not for God: God makes everything possible. Jesus is nearing the end of His earthly ministry. He is heading toward Jerusalem where He will soon share His last meal with the disciples and be sacrificed for our sins.  These last teachings He gives grow more difficult for those around Him to hear and understand. They sound more radical to the average listener of that day as He tries to make them understand the relationship the Father wants with His children.  Jesus wants His disciples and those who will hear them later to realize that God wants to do incredible things in and through us if we will just trust Him to do so. Jesus has already done incredible miracles in their presence.  He has taught them many marvelous things. But as He shares with those around Him about the kingdom of heaven and tells them it is for children and it is better to e...

  *When Parents Fail: A Simple Cry for a Lost Generation* There was a time when homes raised strong children—   Fathers were firm, mothers were wise.   Children respected their parents,  And knew right from wrong. A time when a father’s look was enough,  And a mother’s slap could change a child’s life.  But now, that kind of parenting is fading.  Screens, silence, and confusion have taken over. Mothers now cheer while their daughters dance online for attention.  Fathers scroll on their phones while their sons fall into bad habits.  It’s not that the world got worse. It’s that parenting got weaker. *1. No Discipline = No Control* A child who is never told “No”  will one day hear it from the world—and it will hurt more.  Boys who are not taught to control themselves  Grow into men who chase pleasure and avoid work.  Girls who are not taught self-respect  Grow into women who show off their bodies for likes....

  WHEN FRIENDS FORSAKE YOU  Sometimes even the best of friendships can fall apart without any wrongdoing on your part. It can be devastating to find that someone you thought truly cared about you; someone you trusted and shared the most personal and intimate details of your life with has suddenly disappeared without an explanation. It can be very difficult to recover from the pain and betrayal. There is nothing which can expose your weaknesses more than feeling abandoned by someone you considered your friend. It can leave you deeply wounded, spiritually paranoid, fearful of trusting anyone again. But God does not always allow people to stay in our life forever. Sometimes He has called them to be there for you for a season, to help during a time of darkness, to steer you away from taking a wrong turn, to provide you guidance and support and strengthen your faith.   There are times friendships become idolatrous. God may remove a friend from your life to prevent you f...

  PARENTING   Parents are the one that begets or bring forth offspring or a person who brings up and cares for another. Merriam Webster’s dictionary defined Parenting: -          The taking care of someone in the manner of a parent. -          The act or process of becoming a parent. -          The raising of a child by its parents.   Parenting can also be said to be the process of promoting and supporting the physical, emotional, social and intellectual development of a child from infancy to adulthood. There are four main parenting styles” authoritarian, authoritative, permissive and neglectful.   Authoritative parenting has a combination of warmth and flexibility while still making it clear that the parents are in charge. Children of authoritative parents know what is expected of them. Their parents explain reasons for the rules and consequences f...