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Stealing Leads to Poverty in Heart, Soal and Pocketbook by Grandma Kris

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

I did not write the rules or create this world, but the The LORD God Almighty Creator did. There are rules and consequences that will follow, regardless of who you are, where you were born from the moment you break these written rules. Unseen consequences are like walking in the dark: you fall or skin your knees, fall off cliffs or down wells. The world has built-in consequences for us all.
I knew a girlfriend who used to steal a dollar or two from her Mother’s purse when she was a teenager. She lied about it and blamed her sister. She was known to take money from her sister’s piggy bank. Once it started, it didn’t stop. It was like an addiction. It caused people not to trust others in the house. It caused fights and lying. It caused strife and pain for the innocent ones. They were always in a turmoil and argument. The girlfriend began stealing from her friends and blaming her other friends. She was smooth with her words, but it destroyed those close to her. Sooner than you think, people figure out who is stealing and making excuses. Then, out the door, out of marriage, out of the house, out of friends, she was just out. She fell in with the drinking crowd and they were used to her-well- down, down she went. Stealing robbed years of good relationships, trust and connected friends from her. She could not understand that stealing was the cause of it. I have known her from afar all my life. In her 40’s, she decided to stop drinking and get her life straight. She went to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). She started looking pretty good.
I heard a middle aged man telling his story on television about his youth and being a professional thief. He said it started out profitable and seemed the way to get ahead, but the people who stole were dishonest, so he could not trust them. As much as he tried to get ahead, he always lost. He came to the end of stealing and being a thief when he bought groceries with some of his money. When he went to the cupboard, all that was left was a can of beans. He gave up that life and decided it was very unprofitable. Thieves have no honor among friends.
Have you heard of the “Flying Scroll?” The story can be found in the Bible(KJV) in Zechariah 5:1-4:
“1 Then I turned, and lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and behold a flying roll. 2 And he said unto me, What seest thou? And I answered, I see a flying roll; the length thereof is twenty cubits, and the breadth thereof ten cubits. 3 Then said he unto me, This is the curse that goeth forth over the face of the whole earth: for every one that stealeth shall be cut off as on this side according to it; and every one that sweareth shall be cut off as on that side according to it. 4 I will bring it forth, saith the LORD of hosts, and it shall enter into the house of the thief, and into the house of him that sweareth falsely by my name: and it shall remain in the midst of his house, and shall consume it with the timber thereof and the stones thereof.”

Could you live around liars, thieves, grocery takers, strife, anger, termoil, poverty, heart ache and a feeling of never getting ahead, because you’re always hiding and cannot be yourself? What a mean way of living!
Being honest and paying for what you use and eat and where you live, then you can be happy, work for dignity, be a good neighbor and have a place where you can connect, have friends and share from the abundance with others.
Poverty is caused by lying stealing murder, strife, being dishonorable, turmoil, lack of food, rent and household items. Poverty is a state of mind, not how much money you have in your pocketbook. Riches are not measured only by your bank account, but by the influence in your community, favor, friendships, a place in society, skills and abilities, a good education, and out of these abundances comes a good living. Give and it shall be given unto you pressed down and overflowing. I like walking in the abundance of life. You can too.
“Behold I set before you this day a blessing and a curse; A blessing, if ye obey the commandments of the LORD, your God, which I command you this day: And a curse, if ye will not obey the commandments of the LORD your God, but turn aside out of the way, which I command you this day, to go after other gods, which he have not known.” Deuteronomy 11:26-27
It is a simple decision: choose life or death. You can choose life!

If someone has not told you this recently or ever in your life, “I believe in you. I know you have good in you. I know you can do it. I give you permission to stretch yourself, pass your fears, and climb your visions and dreams, while having many friendships along the way. So, get busy living, choose life, instead of dying!”
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Grandma Kris
May 25, 2010

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Honor from Childhood Throughout Life by Grandma Kris

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

Remember when you were a lad or lassie, and you loved your brothers and sisters, your aunts and uncles? You loved to play with the neighborhood kids, and had a pact for life with those you loved: your brothers and sisters and neighbors. You kept your word, told the truth, shook hands on your honor, went to church, and believed in the ten commandments and endeavored to keep them. Your word was your bond. Contracts were not necessary. You could trust others and strived to do your best in school, while treating your elders with respect and dignity, because they treated you in a good manner, too. Your parents didn’t lock the doors of your home. Does that reflect today’s life?
It has changed in our lives since the 1950’s. What shall you pass on the the youth of today? Everyman could start with honor.

What is honor? Websters defines it in a 1940’s dictionary, because the newer dictionaries are corrupted with atheism and Darwinism. Honor-(honos, whence honestus, honest) Esteem paid to worth: high estimation: reverence: veneration: any mark of respect or estimation by words or actions: dignity: exalted rank or place: distinction: reputation: good name: a nice sense of what is right, just and true: scorn of meanness: a particular virtue, as bravery or integrity in men and chastity in females: one who is that which is a source of glory or esteem: he who or that which confers dignity(an honor to his country): title or privilege or rank or birth: one of the highest trump cards as the ace, king, queen, or nave(jack):, respect now restricted, except among the vulgar, to the holders of certain offices (judges) v.t. to respect or treat with honor.

The King James Bible defines honor in Exodus 20:12 Honour thy father and thy mother; that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee. Deuteronomy 5:16 16 Honour thy father and thy mother, as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee; that thy days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with thee, in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

Everyman influences 200 people they know in their community along with relatives to whom they are related. This number was told me by a Funeral Home, who has funerals for people all the time. You can give anyone respect. You can be an example to your children, your neighbors, your friends and strangers. The two-hundred people was before Social Media! Now one blogger can reach around the globe and across social lines. Opinions can influence, educate, inspire and change the minds of others in a more positive way. We blog, twitter(old fashioned telephone party line), You Tube(home movies for the world to see) and Face-(ourselves and others on an Internet) Book. I love the idea that I can tell stories to all the children, besides my own.

Every person grows up and has to wrestle with our Father and Mother. It is like facing our own failings and wanting to blame them. But they are imperfect and so are we. We can accept them with all their faults and love them for the good they gave us. The way to restore yourself is to forgive them the pain and suffering in your own life you think they caused. Then, decide how you will live your life and move past their faults into your new habits. The Bible is a manual of all the faults of mankind and how the LORD can change your life into something new, for God has prepared a new thing in your life.

For those children whose Mother and Father abandoned them, there is a heavenly Father, whose Son is Jesus who said if you call on my name and accept me as Lord in your life, I will never leave you or forsake you. You will become my children, my heirs,and the adopted heirs of my kingdom for which there is no end. Jesus said I go to prepare a place for you(when you die) if it were not I so I would have told you. I know about abandonment, for my family abandoned me. It is very painful, but Jesus comes and fills that place that was designed for Him when he created you. It was His Master plan that you would never be alone. He love me and I love Him. And He will do the same for you.
So, when you are lonely, go help your neighbor. If you both walk together, you can help one another. Learn to help others and the good will come back to you. The Bible says give and it shall be given unto you pressed down, overflowing. Go and find a Christian Church and they can become your new family, for they are part of the kingdom of God on earth until we get to heaven.

I think honoring people is the best way insure that you have a place, too. However, a proverb says, “If you call evil good and good evil, evil will come into to your house forever.” You must use discernment of the character before you honor them.
You can respect everyone even when they are mean to you.

The hardest lesson I have learned in the Bible is this one. “Bless those that curse you, do good to them that revile you. . . ” When dealing with other people someone is going to offend you. It is better if you can learn not to take offense. It doesn’t matter what color your hair, your teeth or your shoe size. You cannot change that, and neither can the other person. You can change your mind, your attitude and your outlook of how we judge others. That is where we get into trouble: judging others. We have discernment between what is good and bad. That is built into us from childhood by our Creator. Judgment belongs to the Lord God. He says, “Love your neighbor, do good to them . . . ” Start there. Whatever is good, whatever is kind, make room for your neighbor to live beside you and give them graceful allowances for their differences that are not like you. One of you has to reach out to another. It might as well be you.

We desire to belong and connect with others. We want to be part of a community and neighborhood. Let it start with you. Give and it shall be given unto you, pressed down and overflowing will be given back to you.

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The Value of a Man

Friday, April 16th, 2010

Written by my friends- Copyright Michaels Media
A man is just as good as a woman, for God made him first, then took a rib from his side and made a woman. So, they could walk side by side and let God be in charge of running the universe.
A man is a father in the family, our friends, companions and our soul mate. His name gives us a line of heirs.
A man is stronger than a woman. He is leaner and has more muscle mass. He takes in more oxygen and can work longer and harder. He enjoys hunting, fishing, and conquering. So he goes out to find and kill food, work and protect his family.

Men have many talents and abilities that makes him the right one to go and work long hours and team build with others. He loves a challenge and enjoys tackling big projects. He goes to war, and has a different frame of mind that allows him to deal with combat. He is a team builder, plays sports and likes to get out and fish and hunt. He works with other men and makes and creates buildings, ships and works to better his community and protect his country.

My friend, Bob, said, “A man should be kind. He should keep his word. If he says he will do it, he shall get it done. A man builds a fence around his children to protect them. If they get out of the boundaries, he pulls them back in. When the children show they can be trusted and keep the boundaries I give them, I widen the fence of things they can do. I know I can trust them and they can trust me. Having faith in God gives a man the boundaries to be a good man, because God is good.”

Jim likes to help others with their computer problems. He finds gratification in solving a problem. He loves to win at cards and he likes to help others win at cards. He wants to be useful and his kindness added makes a good friend.

A man with goodness, truth, kindness, generosity, planning, and faith has characteristics greater than himself. He can rule over his appetites and build up strengths rather than lust after vices that can destroy his health, his ability to bear children or kill him. He is a warrior in his youth. When he marries, he can settle into living for something greater than himself, because children are his legacy. He can fashion his sons and daughters to be his heirs, and they care for him in his old age, taking over the business that he has built to care for his family.

Freedom costs less than recklessness. A man must approach his life to self-governing actions. If he refuses, there is the police and Welfare system and government laws to make him pay or put him behind bars. Self-responsibility is the free man’s discipline to live with the least government interference. Young and older men who do not have children are free from the Welfare system and their financial grip on men’s money. If you have a child out of marriage you are genetically bonded with the child and woman the rest of your life. The Dept of Health and Human Services can go to court and demand your paycheck for the next 18-25 years.

One night of casual sex financial costs: Let’s add that up: $700 a month for one child care x 12 mo=1 year costs of $ 8,400 x 18 years= $151,200 for a one night of casual sex. Are you looking forward to paying that bill? That is the most expensive night date you ever bought besides a house or a business. You are in charge of your future- so -slow down today- and you don’t have to pay for 18 years! Your best option is kiss her goodnight and go home. If you find a woman who will marry you and you have a child out of marriage to support, the Government will continue to take your money, and it will hurt your family financial chances to support your future family. Remember, it was your recklessness choice that caused the child problem. It was your choice to pay $151,200 for a one night stand. Are you keeping your wallet closed and protected?

A man is valuable because he will work and build a family and this creates a community, a state and a nation. His family he raises is the future generations of our nation. I wrote another article called Lost Boys by Grandma Kris. Take care of your sons. Protect and cherish your daughters. Love your wife and God. Live a long and healthy life.

Men like to work with other men. They love to learn, build, explore and create the community, the home and the country. Spring is here. After they’ve worked hard all week, they head to the country. It’s past tax day. Let’s plan on fishing this spring and hunting this fall!

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An Honest Business

Thursday, June 18th, 2009

If you are in business just to make money, you shall fail.

A business is about having and being a service to your neighbor, and people who have an interest in bettering their lives. You serve people in your business. Make your highest priority the people in your business and serving them with the greatest integrity of doing what you said you will do. Keep your word and do what you say you can do is the bedrock foundation of working with people.  Speak and complete your promise shows you are a truthful man (woman).

My Father was a salesman. He told me that business is done toe to toe and nose to nose. In other words, talk to people face to face. Get to know them. Be friendly, single minded and sincere( without wax in a marble carving). Dad said, “You must visit with people.” He socialized in many places.

Each of us can live our daily lives and influence others by being truthful with kindness. In other words, show your neighbors the possibilities of succeeding in their need or dilemma. When you can find answers, provide solutions and promote others in their successes, you will be a successful person in business in your job and in your career.

Just knowing how to do something or perform something is not enough. You must respect and demonstrate respect for other people.  Manners will never go out of style. So, use “please” and “thank you”, often. Smile and mean it. There is no room for flattery and false praise or pretense. People can sense it like a smelly garbage can.

Tell the truth with love. Be kind with the truth and use the right timing, sometimes, takes months before the other person is ready to hear the truth. A truthful answer seasoned with discernment and kindness is like a golden fruit. Sweet and ripe when you are hungry for true goodness.

Remember, you are building relationships in business that can last a lifetime. Choose your friends wisely. Be a collector of men of sincere character and integrity. These are the roots of a growing community and business.

Using these precepts in mind, you can promote a business, ask for your neighbor’s business and ask to be paid for your labor by your neighbors in a community.

Remember this: A  business is built with people. People are the most important part of your life.

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