  or others, we are saying that relationships are based on strife. If we warfare and are always looking for the enemies' attacks, we teach our children and others to be afraid. We hand Satan authority and focus, over God. If we are consumed with getting the things of this world, we teach that life is about what you get, not what you give. If we behave selfishly around others and our children, we teach them that they are unimportant. Therefore, when they grow up they may behave the same, or choose to be the opposite and resent their role model. If we deny our children of the truth, their needs, interests and wants (in healthy moderation and age appropriateness), we teach them to have an attitude of ingratitude, rebelliousness, and selfishness. This can lead to an endless poverty mentality pit (which happens amongst the rich and the poor), this attitude dictates that nothing will ever fill that void, which can lead to addictive and compulsive behaviors such as: substance abuse, material gratification, eating disorders, etc. If we expose our children to wrongful sexuality (inappropriate speech, wrongful roles placed on women or men, pornography, lust, impure thoughts) we rob them of their innocense and it can set them up for victimization for the rest of their lives. If this happens in a "Godly" house, when they try to deal with it as an adult, they are bombarded by feelings of guilt and shame, "how could God have let this happen to me", and this can turn them forever away from the Him. Extreme hypocrisy (saying one thing and doing the opposite), in a household or church can lead too feelings of guilt, unworthiness, shame, wrongful isolation, severe confusion and even mental illness. If we take the time to know our children (and others) and do things at their level, we teach them that they matter to us. We will equip them for life with a sense of dignity and worth. If we act with self-control, perseverance, seeking and embracing truth, and if we have optimism, zeal and joy, we teach our children that the life which God has given us is worth living. If we share God with them (praying, reading the word, seeking to understand Gods love and counsel) we teach them that he is REAL. If we continue in our worldly and dysfunctional ways, we teach them DOUBT and that GOD isn't big enough to change any situation. IF we have an attitude of love, thankfulness, repentance and forgiveness then God has been fully revealed in our lives. Individuals should not blame others, society, or the Devil; The way we live, love, react, grow, and overcome, is still OUR choice. If we believe the opposite then we've lost before we've even began to fight. God (his truth and wisdom) CAN change any situation-we have to choose to allow Him to do so. It's time to be honest with ourselves, God, and those around us. Admit that we've all made mistakes; repent (which means try not to do it again), forgive and let it go. It is time to stand on the truth we've been shown and live it. If we are not part of the solution, (eg. and show those around us how God can and has changed us first, then our families, then the church) then we become the problem. We have to take responsibility (ownership, honest evaluation) for our actions and behavior that we display to people and our children. God has given us authority/responsibility as his representatives and witnesses. We are and will be held accountable for what we do, say, exhibit, and teach. In the end of it all, we need to ask ourselves "How many healthy and happy interactions do I and did I have in my life. Have I learned to love without condition, have I learned TO JUDGE, not by my world, (by comparison, experience, appearance, circumstance, intellect, education, feeling, fear, social stature, sex, colour, age, wealth, success) but by GOD's perspective? Has GOD been our focus or the world?" God has seen and will see everything that goes on under the sun. *** Author: Mary Kriek-Thompson ~*~  and taught me to be kind to all living things. He has shown me how to be a child and a parent; how to trust and love; how to be a spouse, a friend and a teacher. He has taught me to want for nothing. He has shared with me the joy of His creation. He has revealed Himself in the simple things. He has taught me to perservere and made it my joy to help others. He has taught me to be modest, so as not to ensnare another. He has shown me that being gentle and sensitive; compassionate and understanding; are qualities that are greatly prized where He comes from. He has shared with me His tears and His unending hope for his most cherished creation- humankind. He has taught me to love without condition. And today He has taught me to let go, and let God. *** Author: Mary Kriek-Thompson ~*~ 
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~*~ God is calling you Be not afraid little one For I shall walk with you. *** “WHY?” you ask, “Is God calling her?” So tiny, young and innocent WHY..was HE knocking on her door? *** You see, she had some people Who no longer cared for her A burden she was to them No longer did they adore. *** Police found a drop of blood On the floor beside the tub So carelessly overlooked!! Just guessing on my part What seems to have happened next. *** Took her in the bathroom Placed her in the tub Then one by one, hit her Bashed her with a club. *** Next they took a scalpel Was this all learned by trade? Sliced and carved her up To hide in separate graves. *** A woman walking her dog Told police she spotted them Burying some garbage bags Beneath the boulders in Col. Samuel Smith Waterfront Park. *** Thank goodness for her teacher Who saved her art and things Gave police a name and clues Who might be these remains. *** A civilian technician matched a fingerprint To some artwork drawn by Farah’s hand Giving police the opportunity To arrest these nasty folk. *** With the questions answered And family notified Now there can be closure To Angel Farah Kahn Who so sadly died. *** Author: Mistyshadows2u ~*~ I asked the Lord to bless you As I prayed for you today To guide you and protect you As you go along your way.... His love is always with you His promises are true, And when we give Him all our cares You know He will see us through So when the road you're traveling on Seems difficult at best Just remember I'm here praying And God will do the rest. *** Author: Unknown ~*~  ~*~ Please show your support for the all of physically, emotionally and sexually abused children of the world, by putting one of these teardrops on your homepage or in your e-mail signature. I adopted the symbol of the teardrop in sympathy for all of the desperate and lonely tears shed by the children who, day after day and night after night, silently endure the pain inflicted on them by their heartless abusers. ~*~ Thank you for your support. as a very private family matter. Family members, relatives and victims have, in the past, been reluctant to report any acts of abuse for fear of retribution, lack of emotional and financial support and to a lesser degree, embarrassment. ** Domestic violence can consist of mental abuse, sexual abuse, physical abuse, verbal abuse or all of them together at one time. One other kind of Domestic violence is Senior Abuse or Neglect. Physical Abuse... Such as forcefeeding, striking and pinching. Physical Neglect... Withholding of health maintenance care. Psychological Abuse... Making threats or harassment of the elderly. Isolation from family and friends. Psychological Neglect... Giving the senior the silent treatment or leaving them alone for long periods of time. Financial Abuse... Stealing money and possessions. Violation of Personal Rights... Forcible eviction or the placement of the senior in a nursing home without their consent. ** Today domestic violence is viewed much differently. ** The advertisements on radio and television commercials let you hear the sound of a baseball bat hitting.....? Very graphic, direct, and alarming. ** Persons identified will be investigated by Police. Investigators will need complete co-operation from the victim or victims. ** Help stamp out Domestic Violence. Domestic violence can affect the whole family, especially our children. ** Don't be afraid to call for help! ** Police intervention has a positive effect on reducing the incidents of domestic violence. ~*~ 1-800-799-SAFE 1-800-799-7233 1-800-787-3224 TDD 24-hour-a-day hotline staffed by trained counselors ready to provide immediate crisis intervention assistance to those in need. Callers can be connected directly to help in their communities, including emergency services and shelters as well as receive information and referrals, counseling and assistance in reporting abuse. This is a vital lifeline to anyone - man, woman or child - who is a survivor of domestic violence, or who suspects that someone they know may be the victim of abuse. Calls to the hotline are confidential, and callers may remain anonymous if they wish. ** Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222 Tips   VISIT Canadian Association of Sexual Assault Centres ~*~ 
 
 
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