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Did Jesus use any of His divine power when He was on earth?
I have been asked whether Jesus Christ used any of His divine power when He was on earth. Or did He not use this power at all during this time and always function as a human being who is indwelt with the Holy Spirit? Also, as a consequence of this were the disciples able to do whatever Christ did? And does this mean that today Christians can also do whatever Christ did?
The Bible teaches that Jesus was unique. "There is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself as a ransom for all people" (1 Tim. 2:5-6NIV). He was both human and divine (Jn. 1:1, 14, 18; Rom. 9:5). Because He claimed to be equal with God, the religious leaders wanted to kill Him (Jn. 5:17-18). Biologically, He had a human mother but not a human father. He was sinless.
What do the gospels say?
Several examples of Jesus' actions in the gospels show His divine power:
• He forgave sins so people were no longer guilty before God, and even those who opposed Him knew that only God can forgive sins in this way (Mt. 9:2-3, 6; Mk. 2:5-7, 10). He also gives eternal life (Jn. 10:28).
• Jesus knew what others were thinking (Mk. 2:8; Lk. 11:7). He knew the Samaritan woman had five husbands and knew everything she had done (Jn. 4:18-19, 29). He knew the future (Mt. 16:21) and He knew everything (Jn. 16:29-30; 21:17).
• Jesus saw Nathanael before Philip told him about Jesus (Jn. 1:48-49). This is divine omniscience.
• He is omnipresent (Mt. 28:20).
• Jesus' power over nature was clearly divine. People were amazed when the winds and the waves obeyed Him (Mt. 8:26-27). After He walked on water and calmed a storm, the disciples said "truly you are the Son of God" (Mt. 14:25-32). Also, they were amazed when Jesus calmed another storm (Mk. 4:39-41). This is divine omnipotence.
• He had the power to raise Himself from the dead (Jn. 2:19-22; 10:17-18).
• He does what God the Father does (Jn. 5:19).
The disciples had none of these divine powers.
Because Jesus was sent to earth by God the Father, His goal was to do God's will (Jn. 4:34; 14:24). He lived to please Him (Jn. 6:57). So, He always obeyed the Father and never acted independently (Jn. 5:19, 30; 10:18). Jesus often prayed to the Father and received daily instructions from Him (Mk. 1:35; Lk. 5:16; 6:12; 11:1). Matthew 26:39-44 and John 17 are examples of Christ's prayers. They had a close relationship; the Father loved the Son (Jn. 10:15; 14:10; 15:10).
The Holy Spirit is mainly mentioned at Christ's baptism, His temptation and when He visited His hometown Nazareth. It says "the Holy Spirit descended on Him", He was "full of the Holy Spirit", He visited Galilee "in the power of the Holy Spirit" and He drove out demons by the Spirit of God (Mt. 12:28; Lk. 3:22; 4:1, 14, 18). There is no other mention in the gospels of Jesus being empowered by the Holy Spirit. The reason for this is that it seems He did most of His miracles by His own inherent divine power, and not by the power of the Holy Spirit. For example, when two blind men told Jesus "we want our sight", the Bible says He had compassion on them and touched their eyes and immediately they received their sight (Mt. 20:33-34). The Holy Spirit isn't mentioned here. Maybe the three members of the trinity (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) all worked together in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Of course God the Son and the Holy Spirit are under the authority of God the Father (Jn. 5:19; 16:13). Jesus certainly didn't always function as a human being who is indwelt with the Holy Spirit, because then He wouldn't have been unique and He couldn't reveal Himself or the Father (Jn. 14:9).
Some people "cherry pick" verses to claim that Christ gave up all His divine ability and lived on earth as a person filled with the Holy Spirit so that all He did was done by the power of the Holy Spirit (Jn. 5:19; 14:10; Acts 10:37-38). However, these verses teach that Jesus was closely united with God the Father and did what He did, which means He was omnipotent!
By the way, the purpose of Christ's miracles was so people would repent (Mt. 11:20-24; Lk. 10:13) and many believed after they saw them (Jn. 2:23; 4:48). The miracles also revealed His divinity (Jn. 5:36; 9:9; 10:37-38) and glory (Jn. 2:11; 11:4, 40).
What does Philippians 2 say?
In Paul's letter to the Philippians, because of disagreements amongst them he urges them to have unity (Phil. 2:1-11; 4:2-3). In particular, they should "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others" (Phil. 2:3-4). He then gives an example of humility because humility can end arguments and disunity.
"In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to His own advantage; rather, He made Himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross!" (Phil. 2:5-8).
This passage says that Jesus Christ was fully God; being "in very nature God" and having "equality with God" (Phil. 2:6). This is confirmed by, "God was pleased to have all His fullness dwell in Him" (Col. 1:19), "in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form" (Col. 2:9) and "The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of His being" (Heb. 1:3).
But Jesus Christ was willing to give up His high position in heaven with all its privileges. This is described as, He "made Himself nothing" (or "emptied Himself" ESV, HCSB, NET). This means Christ laid aside aspects of His equality with God or the form of God (Thayer's Greek Lexicon). The Greek verb here is kenoo (Strongs #2758). Paul used this word figuratively elsewhere in his writings (Rom. 4:14; 1 Cor. 1:17; 9:15; 2 Cor. 9:3). It is also used figuratively here – Jesus didn't literally empty Himself or make Himself nothing with respect to His divinity (Phil. 2:7). Other translations say that He:
• "stripped Himself (of all privileges and rightful dignity)" AMP
• "stripped himself of all privilege" (PHILLIPS)
• "gave up everything" CEV, ERV
• "gave up His place with God and made Himself nothing" EXB, NCV
• "gave this up" WE
• "of His own free will He gave up all He had" (GNT)
• "put aside everything that belonged to Him" NLV
• "made Himself of no reputation" GNV, NKJV
• "lowed (meeked) Himself" WYC
The meaning of kenoo is given by the rest of the words in verses 7-8, which describe the period between His miraculous conception and His death and burial. This passage says, when He came to earth, Jesus:
• Acted like a slave who obeys their master, not like the ruler of the universe (v.7). He came to serve both God and humanity in God's plan of redemption (Mt. 20:28).
• Appeared physically as a human being, not as God (v.7-8). He looked like other men and was fully human, but was different to them in that He did not have a sinful nature. He gave up the glory He had with God the Father since before the world began (Jn. 17:5, 24).
• Allowed Himself to be crucified, although He was the eternal omnipotent God (v.8).
What a change! Jesus went from a place of power and glory (ruling in heaven) to a place of humiliation (dying on earth like a criminal). He went from a high position to a low one. Paul summarised it, "For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich" (2 Cor. 8:9). Then after His death, God restored Jesus to the exalted place (Phil. 2:9). Some of the dazzling splendor of this place was shown at the transfiguration (Mt. 17:2; Mk. 9: 3). The lesson is that Christians are to be humble like Christ and not proud or desiring pre-eminence.
Some examples in the gospels of Jesus' omniscience, omnipresence, and omnipotence are given above. So, He didn't completely stop using these divine attributes. But while He was on earth He used them less often. Instead, He chose to limit the use of these unlimited powers. This is also part of what He gave up when He came to earth to live as a human being.
Because Jesus retained His divine nature and didn't give it up or stop using it completely, He was able to perform miracles by using His divine nature alone. This means that He didn't need to do them in the power of the Holy Spirit. There is no Scripture suggesting He solely relied on the Spirit.
Because they were human and not divine, the disciples couldn't duplicate the examples of His divine power given above. This means that they couldn't do whatever Christ did. Likewise, because people today are not divine we can't do whatever Christ did.
But what about verses that have been used to claim that Christians can have unlimited power?
What about not knowing the date of the second advent?
Jesus said that "not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father" knows the day or the hour of the second advent (Mt. 24:36; Mk. 13:32). This doesn't mean that Jesus was a human being with limited knowledge like us or that He emptied Himself of all the attributes of deity when He came to earth as a man. Instead He was both fully God and fully human. When the Bible says that Jesus didn't know the date of His second advent it is referring to him as a finite human being, not as the divine Son of God. He also came as a Servant that was obedient to God the Father and said that "a servant does not know his master's business" (Jn. 15:15). Although Jesus often spoke of His second advent, as a Servant He wasn't given its date for the purpose of revealing it to others. But as God, He knows it.
One example is not sufficient to make a rule, but it is sufficient to disprove one. This is a principle of science. Therefore, one example of Christ's divine power (and several are given above) disproves the claim that Christ emptied Himself of the attributes of deity when He came to earth as a man.
What about other promises?
The phrase "all things are possible with God" (Mk. 10:27) was spoken in the context of salvation. It means that everything to do with the miracle of salvation is only possible through God's power. Salvation comes from God's grace and mercy alone, and human achievement has no role in it. It doesn't mean that God can do anything; because He can't sin and He can't deny who He is (2 Tim. 2:13). Also it has nothing to do with miracles or prayer requests (except prayers of confession and repentance).
What about God's promises to give believers whatever they ask and move mountains for them? The "mountain" is a figure of speech for the obstacles and difficulties being faced. "You can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move" (Mt. 17:20) means that their prayer will be answered and the obstacles removed if it was in accordance with the conditions for prayer and the commands and promises given in the Bible. It is not an unconditional promise. God's promises to give believers whatever they ask and move mountains for them are not unconditional. They also rely on the Bible's conditions for answered prayer being satisfied.
What are the "greater works"?
"Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father" (Jn. 14:12). The Greek word erga (Strongs #2041) translated "works" is mentioned in the two previous verses as well. It means an act, deed or thing done (Thayer's Greek Lexion). In this context it means acts of Christ, to rouse people to believe in Him and to accomplish their salvation. It says that Jesus did the Father's work and His followers will also do the Father's work (Jn. 14:10-12). This message was spoken to the disciples and we know that their "works" are given in the book of Acts where we see more people coming to trust in God than in the gospels. So in the context of evangelism, their works were greater than Christ's.
The reason the disciples would be able to do greater evangelistic works than Jesus is "because I am going to the Father" (Jn. 14:12c). After Jesus ascended back to heaven, believers were able to pray to the Father in Jesus' name, and Jesus Himself promised to answer these prayers (Jn. 14:13-14).
Because John 14:12 is not addressing miracles (apart from salvation), the claim that it means we can do "greater miracles" than Jesus is obviously false.
There are many examples in the Bible of Jesus using His divine power when He was on earth. It appears that the three members of the trinity (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) all worked together in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. As there is no Scripture suggesting He solely relied on the Spirit, there is no evidence that Jesus always functioned as a human being who is indwelt with the Holy Spirit.
Because they were human and not divine, the disciples couldn't duplicate these examples of Christ's divine power. This means that they couldn't do whatever He did. Likewise, because people today are not divine we can't do whatever Christ did. In particular, although Christians are indwelt by the Holy Spirit, they can't do whatever Christ did. To claim otherwise destroys the uniqueness and deity of Jesus Christ.
Written, November 2014
Also see: What does all things are possible with God mean?
What about Gods promises to give believers whatever they ask and move mountains for them?
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What is the unforgivable or unpardonable sin?
A New Zealand prime minister once said, "New Zealanders who emigrate to Australia raise the IQs of both countries". That's slander; a false spoken malicious statement that damages someone's reputation.
After Jesus healed a demon-possessed man who couldn't see or speak, the common people were astonished and wondered whether He was the Messiah. This enraged the Pharisees who claimed He did it in the power of "Beelzebul, the prince of demons" (Mt. 12:24). That's slander because Beelzebub is another word for Satan (Mt. 12:26) and Jesus said that He drove out demons in the power of the Holy Spirit (Mt. 12:28). So they called the Holy Spirit, Satan or a demon! In saying that someone who was good was evil, they were totally wrong. Whereas as Jewish religious leaders, the Pharisees knew about the prophecies concerning the Messiah (Lk. 4:16-21; 7:18-22).
Then Jesus told the Pharisees, "blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven" (Mt. 12:31). He repeated, "anyone who speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven" (Mt. 12:32). The account is repeated in Mark, "whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; they are guilty of an eternal sin" (Mk. 3:29). He said that the reason for this was because they were saying, "He has an impure spirit" (Mk. 3:30). Jesus said this because He "knew their thoughts" and their future behavior (Mt. 12:25). He knew they would continue to be hard-hearted, aggressive and persistent in their opposition to the work of the Holy Spirit. They would stubbornly reject all the evidence before them and be blind to the truth. Forgiveness is impossible as long as one continues to reject the work of the Holy Spirit and Jesus Christ. Although the Pharisees observed His powerful miracles, they continued to oppose Christ until they convinced the Romans to crucify Him.
Jesus pointed out the Pharisees inconsistency (Mt. 12:25-29; 33-37). It makes no sense to say He's a bad tree (demonic) producing good fruit (healings). Using this illustration, blasphemy against the Spirit is saying that Jesus' good works (by the Spirit) are the fruit of a bad (demonic) tree.
The Greek word translated "blaspheme" (blasphemis, Strong's #988) means slander; speech that injures another's good name. The ones who made these accusations were Jewish religious leaders who had travelled all the way from Jerusalem (Mk. 3:22). Because they thought their role was threatened by Jesus, they had plotted how they might kill Him (Mt. 12:14). So they were full of evil intent.
In this context, blasphemy against the Holy Spirit doesn't mean swearing or bad language. As the Holy Spirit's mission was to testify about Christ – "He will testify about Me" (Jn. 15:16), it was saying that Jesus performed miracles by the power of Satan rather than by the power of the Holy Spirit, and continuing to reject Christ as the Messiah throughout their lifetime.
Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is not grieving or quenching the Holy Spirit (Eph. 4:30; 1 Th. 5:19). Also, it doesn't apply to everyone who openly rejects Christ, because Peter and Paul did this but became leaders in the early church (Jn. 18:15-17; Acts 9:1-2). This sin is not based on a single act, but on someone's spiritual state.
How does it apply today?
Can this unpardonable sin be committed today? There are two main views on this topic. First, it is not possible in the sense of Jesus being physically on earth performing miracles and being accused of being demon-possessed. Also, it is not mentioned in any of the letters in the Bible written to the church. Furthermore, the accusation of demon possession is rare because today many people reject the idea of a spiritual dimension to life.
Second, the outcome of this sin still occurs today. As long as people reject Christ as Savior, their sins cannot be forgiven and pardoned. Today the only sin that is unforgivable is that of not receiving Jesus Christ as Savior. Permanently rejecting Christ is an unforgivable sin (Jn. 3:18, 36). There is no pardon for a person who dies in unbelief. In this sense, blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is unbelief that persists throughout life. But only God knows in advance if this will be the case.
If a person continues in apostasy (those in the early church who reverted to Judaism; rejection of Christianity by those who had professed to be Christians; false teachers), they are unforgivable – they can't be brought to repentance while they continue to reject Christ (Heb. 6:4-6; 10:26-31; 1 Jn. 5:16-17). They continue "crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting Him to public disgrace". They trample Christ underfoot, say His death was useless and insult the Holy Spirit. Persistent sin against the trinity leads to spiritual death. Such hard-hearted, aggressive and persistent opposition to the work of the Holy Spirit is similar to the behavior of the Pharisees who blasphemed against the Holy Spirit. As they can repent and be forgiven, apostasy is only unpardonable if it continues to death and only God knows this in advance.
As the Holy Spirit's mission today includes convicting us of our sins (Jn. 16:7-8), is deliberate, hard-hearted, aggressive and persistent rejection of one's sinfulness equivalent to blasphemy against the Holy Spirit?
Written, March 2014
Was Philip transported miraculously after the Ethiopian was baptized?
After Philip baptized the Ethiopian treasurer, "When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord suddenly took Philip away, and the eunuch did not see him again, but went on his way rejoicing. Philip, however, appeared at Azotus and travelled about, preaching the gospel in all the towns until he reached Caesarea" (Acts 8:39-40NIV). Was Philip miraculously transported to Azotus, a town that may have been 30 km away? Luke, the author of Acts, would have heard about this event directly from Philip as he stayed with him in Caesarea (Acts 21:8-9).
What happened to Philip is described by the Greek word harpazo (Strongs #726), which is translated above as "suddenly took". The other occasion this word is used by Luke is when Paul was in Jerusalem and the Jews accused him of speaking against their religion: "The dispute became so violent that the commander was afraid Paul would be torn to pieces by them. He ordered the troops to go down and take him away from them by force and bring him into the barracks" (Acts 23:10). Here harpazo is translated "take by force". In both cases someone is suddenly moved away from where they were – it is as though someone has seized them. In the second case it was via means of the troops and in the first case it was via means of the Holy Spirit.
In this brief account we are told that Philip left the Ethiopian suddenly after the baptism at the direction of the Holy Spirit. There is no clear evidence in the text that any other miracle was involved and such a miracle is not necessary to explain what happened. For example, Philip could have been shown that he had to leave the Ethiopian immediately and then travelled by the normal means of transport to Azotus. After all, that's what happened when Paul was directed by the Holy Spirit to travel to Macedonia instead of to Asia and Bithynia (Acts 16:6-10). In Paul's case, they "got ready at once to leave for Macedonia".
Philip's sudden departure meant that the Ethiopian was unable to thank or reward Philip for his help. Instead of being occupied with the person God used to assist in his conversion, he was occupied with Christ as "he went on his way rejoicing", which is much more important than Philip's mode of travel.
Written, June 2012
What makes the Bible so great?
The Bible is a collection of books which were written over a period of over 1,500 years with unique origin and content.
Unique origin
We will look at three statements about the source of the Bible. "All Scripture is God-breathed" (2 Tim. 3:16NIV). When written in ~67AD by Paul, this statement mainly applied to the Old Testament as not all the New Testament books had been written. But when Paul quoted from the book of Luke, he called it Scripture (1 Tim. 5:18) and Peter referred to Paul's letters as Scripture (2 Pet. 3:16). So today we can apply the statement to the whole Bible. This means that God is the source of every verse in the Bible.
"Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet's own interpretation of things (mind). For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit" (2 Pet. 1:20-21). The men who were given the message were called prophets. This passage emphasises that the words of Scripture were given by God via the Holy Spirit; and they didn't originate from the prophet's mind.
"This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit, explaining spiritual realities with Spirit-taught words" (1 Cor. 2:13). Once again, the Bible contains God's wisdom, not human wisdom (1 Cor. 2:6-15). It's "the thoughts of God" and the amazing things that "God has prepared for those who love Him", which can only be understood with the help of the Holy Spirit.
As the Bible is the only book with God as the author, it is unique. The Bible is God's message to us. The supreme God who created the universe and continues to sustain it has communicated with us. This also means that:
- The Bible has authority – coming from the ruler of the visible and invisible universe.
- The Bible is infallible. It is "completely reliable" as the source of truth, being absolutely true (2 Pet.1:19). The original text was without error and only minor copyist errors have occurred over the passage of time. When interpreted correctly, it never deceives us, never contradicts itself and can be trusted.
- The Bible is profitable. God has told us what we need to know. It's like our instruction manual for life.
Unique content
The Bible tells us the history of the universe from beginning to end. It begins with the creation of the universe and contains a history of mankind from Adam and Eve to the end of history. It describes the global flood that has shaped the earth and gives a detailed history of the Jewish nation, which is confirmed by archaeology. There is also a history of God's dealing with mankind, a history of human failures, an accurate record of human behaviour and information about heaven and hell.
The Bible answers difficult questions, such as the following. Why do we exist? Why does anything exist? What can we hope for in the future? What is our destiny? Where has humanity come from? Why are we male and female? Where does marriage come from? Why is there suffering?
The Bible deals with our greatest problem (being God's enemy instead of His friend) and our greatest need (to be reconciled with God) and how that was addressed by Jesus. God's plan of salvation through Jesus is the theme of Scripture. We learn the way of salvation through the Bible (2 Tim. 3:15). It also provides assurance of salvation.
The Bible tells us what to know about the unseen world, including: God, angels, Satan, and demons. It describes the interaction between the unseen and seen parts of our world. It reveals what is God like; what has God done; God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. It also reveals that humans are comprised of spirit, soul and body.
As the Bible is the only reliable source of this information, it is unique (Eccl. 3:11).
The Bible uses the following powerful images to describe itself:
- A sharp sword that penetrates and judges our thoughts and attitudes (Heb. 4:12-13). It is the sword of the Spirit (Eph. 6:17).
- A light that shines in darkness (Ps. 119:105; 2 Pet. 1:19). It illuminates the way ahead and guides us.
- A mirror that shows our true condition (Jas. 1:22-25).
- Food (milk and solid food) that sustains us (1 Cor. 3:1-2; Heb. 5:12-14).
- Water that purifies us as we obey Scripture (Eph. 5:25).
- More precious than gold (Ps. 19:10).
- Sweeter than honey (Ps. 19:10).
So, the Bible is not just another book, it's God's unique powerful message to us. Let's read it, study it, memorise it and obey it.
Written, September 2011
Also see: Read the Bible in one year
Why don't we pray to the Holy Spirit?
Most of the examples of prayer in the Bible are addressed to God the Father. Jesus told His disciples that after He returned to heaven they should make their requests to God the Father in prayer "in my name" (Jn. 14:13-14; 15:16; 16:23-26). As the name of the Lord represents His character, to ask God for something in Jesus' name does not mean to mention this in the prayer, but to pray in accordance with Christ's will. In order to do this, we need to be in close fellowship with the Lord, knowing His desires.
Prayer should be "in the Spirit", which means to pray as guided by the Holy Spirit (Eph. 6:18; Jude 20). Praying in the Spirit also means praying in accordance with God's will as the Holy Spirit reveals it to us through Scripture (1 Jn. 5:14-15). In fact the Holy Spirit prays for us "in accordance with God's will" (Rom. 8:26-27).
As the godhead comprises the Father, Son and Holy Spirit; what about prayer to the Son and the Spirit? Stephen prayed, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit" (Acts 7:59). This is consistent with the fact that Jesus Christ is the only mediator between God and mankind (1 Tim. 2:5). It is the clearest example in scripture of a prayer addressed to the Lord Jesus Christ.
There is no instance in scripture of a person praying to the Holy Spirit or mentioning the Holy Spirit in a prayer. This may be related to the fact that the Spirit prays and intercedes for us (Rom. 8:26-27). The Spirit also helps believers pray to God as their Father (Gal. 4:6). If the Holy Spirit guides our prayers and prays for us, there is no need to pray to the Spirit. On the other hand, there is no scriptural warning against prayer addressed to the Holy Spirit.
There is no instance in scripture of a person praying to angels or to the saints in heaven. The Bible certainly doesn't advocate prayer to those who are not members of the godhead.
Written, April 2004
Victory in the struggle with sin
God's promises in Romans 8
When Paul wrote his letter to the Romans, in 56 AD, Rome was a great center of power and influence in the Mediterranean world. His letter contains the main doctrines of the faith, because the Christians there needed this basic instruction. Paul begins with the good news of salvation through the death and resurrection of Jesus, and then goes on to describe how to live the Christian life – the subject of Romans 8.
Struggling with sin
Messages in the Bible should be interpreted in context. In this case the context is Romans 7, often titled "Struggling with sin." God gives Christians the Holy Spirit and a new divine nature, but they still have the old sinful nature (Rom. 7:25). The struggle between these two natures frustrates and discourages us. We want to please God, but fail. So did the Romans – and Paul. Here's what he wrote: "I do not understand what I do … For what I do is not the good I want to do; no, the evil I do not want to do – this I keep on doing … What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death?" (Rom. 7:15-24 NIV).
Those at Rome needed to know how to deal with this inner struggle, and so do we. And that's in Romans 8, which has three main themes: living by the Spirit's power, the future glory of God's people, and God's love. The secret to overcoming our sinful nature and living the Christian life is to live according to the promises in Romans 8, particularly those relating to the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit and our sin nature are in constant conflict: "For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature. They are in conflict with each other, so that you do not do what you want" (Gal. 5:17).
The promises
Beginning with the promise of "no condemnation" and ending with the promise of "no separation," Romans 8 contains at least 14 additional promises for Christians: We are not condemned to be punished (v. 1); we have been freed from the power of sin (v. 2); we have life and peace (v. 6); we are led by the Holy Spirit (v. 14); we have fellowship with God (vv. 14-16); we have an inheritance (v. 17); we will receive new bodies (vv. 11, 23); the Holy Spirit helps us and prays for us (vv. 26-27); God is in control, and working for our good (v. 28); we will be transformed to be like Christ (v. 29); we are justified and will be glorified (v. 30); God is for us, and no one can accuse, condemn or defeat us (vv. 31-34); God will give us all things (v. 32); nothing can separate us from God's love (vv. 35-39).
No condemnation
Romans 8:1states that "there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." Paul found the answer to his struggle with sin in Jesus Christ: "Thanks be to God – through Jesus Christ our Lord!" (Rom. 7:25). All believers are sinners who have been forgiven. Jesus paid the penalty for our sin on the cross, so we are free from sin's dominion. This is important to remember when we face accusations, criticisms, feelings of guilt and worthlessness. To be "in Christ" means that God now sees us united with Jesus: "God raised us up with Christ and seated us with Him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus" (Eph. 2:6). We need to remind ourselves of this truth and apply it by not putting ourselves down and by accepting other believers just as Christ accepted us (Rom. 15:7).
Empowered by the Spirit
Romans 8 describes how Christians are empowered by the Holy Spirit in our struggle with sin: "The Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you" (v. 11). The consequences of the Spirit's presence are described in Romans 8.
First, the Spirit has set us free from the power of sin (v. 2). Second Corinthians 7:13 confirms this: "Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty." Isn't that our desire? God destroyed sin's control over us by giving His Son as a sacrifice for our sins (v. 3). Jesus came to earth "so that by His death He might destroy him who holds the power of death – that is, the devil – and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death" (Heb. 2:14-15). Satan is defeated, but because we still have the sinful nature, our victory over sin will not be complete until we are with the Lord (Rev. 21:4).
Second, the Holy Spirit is the guarantee that Christians are on the way to eternal life and peace (v. 6; Gal. 6:8). Both come through Christ's sacrificial death (Rom. 5:1; 6:23). We already have what many desire: a future to look forward to and assurance that God controls everything.
Third, we are led by the Spirit, who guides us into all truth (v. 14; Jn. 16:13). Christians are to "live by" and "keep in step with the Spirit" (Gal. 5:16-25). The Spirit told Philip to go to the Ethiopian's chariot and stay near it. After the Ethiopian was baptized, the Spirit suddenly took Philip away (Acts 8:29-39). Also, the Spirit told the church at Antioch to commend Barnabas and Saul as missionaries (Acts 13:2). The Spirit leads us through various means such as the Bible, prayer and other believers.
Fourth, we have fellowship with God: "Those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God" (v. 14). We are children in God's family; the Spirit confirms this (v. 16). God is so close to us that we can call Him "Abba" ("daddy" in Aramaic). Slaves were forbidden to address the family head this way. Children shouldn't fear their parents, we should not fear God.
Fifth, we have an inheritance: "If we are children, then we are heirs" (v. 17, Gal. 4:6-7). Shouldn't the prospect of an inheritance excite us? The Bible calls us "heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ." This is amazing when we realize that God owns everything! We will reign with Christ (Rev. 20:6). All creation looks forward to the time when our relationship with God is revealed. We have the Spirit as a foretaste of future glory. This is a great promise for those who suffer (vv. 17-23). But we don't have to wait to experience God's generosity. He has already given us His Son, the greatest gift, "will He not also … graciously give us all things" (v. 32).
Sixth, we will receive new bodies (vv. 11, 23). Just as He raised Christ from the dead, at Christ's return the Spirit will resurrect and change the bodies of all believers (1 Cor. 15:50-54; 1 Th. 4:13-18). We can look forward to bodies that will never wear out.
Finally, the Spirit helps us and prays for us (vv. 26-27). Jesus said that the Spirit would be a helper who is always with us (Jn. 14:16). The Greek word describing the Spirit, "paraclete," means a legal advocate, comforter or counselor. The Spirit understands our difficulties when we can't even express them, and prays for us: He "is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us" (Eph. 3:20). So we should pray to the Father guided by the Spirit and in His power (Eph. 2:18; Jude 20). When we are feeling weak, fearful or inadequate, remember that the Holy Spirit pleads for us.
God works for our good
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose" (v. 28). This verse does not say that all things are good or that we will be wealthy, healthy and safe from tragedy. It says that God is in control, and is at work in our lives to bring about His good purposes. Whatever the situation, God will bring good out of it. Of course, we may not always see it.
What does "His purpose" mean? In verse 29 we see that it means "to be conformed to the likeness of His Son." Whatever God allows in our lives is designed to make us more like Christ. Our lives are not controlled by the stars, chance or luck, but by a loving God who is working for us. This promise applies to "those who love Him" – to Christians. Those who do not have such a relationship with God have no hope and no one to turn to. For them life can seem futile. We should encourage others to accept Jesus as their Savior so God can work in their lives.
We will be transformed
God is in the business of making us like Christ (v. 29). As the Spirit works within us, we become more like Him in character, attitudes, responses and priorities. Our behavior will show more love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control (Gal. 5:22-23). God knows all about us and is working to bring us to maturity in Christ (Eph. 4:14-19). This process will be complete when Christ returns and we will be transformed – free from sin, and with resurrected bodies: "When He appears we shall be like Him" (1 Jn. 3:2; Phil. 3:21). The power for this transformation "comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit" (2 Cor. 3:18). We need to allow the Spirit to make us more like Christ. Meanwhile, we experience frustration because we're not there yet. Along with the rest of creation we groan until God's purposes are fulfilled (vv. 22-23).
Paul writes that we are justified and will be glorified (v. 30). We are righteous before God and fit for His presence – free from the guilt, penalty, and power of sin. This is an outcome of Christ's resurrection (Rom. 4:25). Furthermore, we will share His glory. This is so certain that it is written in the past tense – as already done! This is true for all believers in Christ, showing that each believer has a wonderful destiny.
God is for us
Because God is for us, no one can accuse, condemn or defeat us: "If God is for us, who can be against us" (v. 31). What difference does it make who is against us? With God on our side, any opposition ultimately faces defeat. If someone accuses us, we can tell them that our sins have already been forgiven, and the penalty has already been paid on the cross (1 Jn. 1:9). God has promised victory for His people amidst adversity (Mt. 16:18). We are victorious because Christ has died for us, has been raised from the dead and is now at God's right hand pleading for us. With the all-powerful God helping us, no lesser power can interfere. We have God on our side.
The final section of Romans 8 emphasizes that nothing can separate us from God's love (vv. 35-39). People can be separated from each other by all sorts of trouble. Instead of separating us from Christ's love, these things draw us closer to Him. Paul was convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God's love: Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither today's fears nor tomorrow's worries, not even hell's power can keep us from God's love. Nothing in all creation is able to separate us from the love of God revealed in Christ Jesus (vv. 38-39). The conclusion is that we are "more than conquerors through Him who loved us." Through Christ we have overwhelming victory (v. 37).
Our part
What a great list of promises to help us in our struggle with sin! Coming from God, they are more than promises, being privileges and truths to enjoy. God has given us everything we need to live for Him. We should be Romans 8 Christians, using the promises and resources He has given us. The Holy Spirit is our greatest ally in the struggle against sin. We are forgiven and freed from the power of sin; the Holy Spirit guides us and guarantees eternal life and peace; as children in His family, we have fellowship with God and a great inheritance; God works for our good in everything; we will be transformed and receive new bodies; we have been made fit for God's presence and will share His glory; God is for us, so no one can accuse, condemn, or defeat us; nothing can separate us from God.
God empowers us through the Spirit to put to death the misdeeds of the sinful nature (vv. 12-14). This means daily turning away from all known sins. We may need to help one another by confessing our sins to and praying for each other (Jas. 5:16). We should read the Bible each day to renew our mind (Rom. 12:2). Paul said think about "whatever is true … noble … right … pure … lovely … admirable … excellent or praiseworthy (Phil. 4:8). "Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires" (Gal. 5:24). What a striking metaphor! Our selfish feelings and desires have been killed.
Living in the Spirit means consulting with God about our priorities and not trying to do it on our own. This liberates us from the demands and expectations of others. Living in the Spirit involves both submitting to God and resisting sinful desires (Jas. 4:7) And thank God we have His power to do it!
Published, May 2002


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Because everything related to film culture, even tangentially, can and should be evaluated using a Siskel-and-Ebertian binary system, here are our thumbs up and thumbs down for TIFF 2014.
Bill Murray. Because he made a confusing joke about bankrolling Ivan Reitman's restaurant, Montecito. Because he showed up to Bill Murray Day in full pageant regalia. Because he's Bill Murray.
Midnight Madness. This year's batch of late-night screenings—including Canadian 70s exploitation send-up The Editor, '80s and '90s action throwbacks The Guest and Big Game, the incredible It Follows (which manages to make the premise of a sexually transmitted demonic possession not stupid) and People's Choice winner What We Do In The Shadows—all wowed crowds and critics alike. Some people even liked the new Kevin Smith movie, somehow.
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Everything, except for location, is terrible. Be advised and stay away.This hotel needs to shutdown.
The location was definitely this hotel's best asset, but then again, it's hard to not have a great location in such little and quaint town.
The room was smelly and in need of upgrading. The carpet was old and mildewie. Too much for what it offered, even for a tourist town. The customer service by the receptionist left much to be desired. She was curt and unhelpful.
Owners who obviously loved New Zealand and loved operating a B&B, they gave lots of informations, had good conversations with guests, answered all questions and took great care of their property.Great location.
You could hear people in the next room.
staff friendly.
I had a one room suite. I loved that it included a kitchen area and all necessary items to cook. Everything was clean.
Our unit shared a wall with another one room suite and we could hear everything through the wall. It did not have free wifi. The room had a radiator heater but we were still very cold in the mornings.
The room was a nice size, with plenty of space for the kitchenette and bathroom. We had a 'studio with spa bath' and it had two beds- a queen and a twin, plus a couch. It was clean.
The place was pretty outdated, even compared to other NZ hotels we were at on our trip. Mattress was old. It was also about 2 km (1.3 mi) from the center of town.
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They are both out to grab public attention. Only one wants your ballot while the other wants a slice of your digital life. And they both renew their attempts to win you over to their cause every few years. We are talking about political parties and operating systems. And while they might seem to occupy entirely different spheres of our lives, they do have more than a little in common. So much so that if one takes just the odd liberty or two, one can even imagine certain operating systems as certain political entities. And vice versa.
Here then is our attempt to see some of the leading operating systems in the grab of current Indian political parties. (Note: this comparison has nothing to do with any controversies or specific personalities involved in the Indian elections but is based on a light-hearted look at the perception of different OSs and political parties in the country).
Windows/ Windows Phone – Congress (I)
Forget all the recent charges of family and favour, the stark fact is that when it comes to sheer history, there are not too many parties that can match the Congress (I). Many identify it as the single most powerful political force in the country even today, although not as dominant as of yore. And that can be said of Microsoft's iconic Windows operating system. The OS was the main force behind the PC revolution, which is one of the reasons why so many still swear by it. And like the Congress, it has been taking some flak of late with its new OS (Windows 8, Windows Phone 8), but it remains such a behemoth and has so much history behind it that only the naive would dare write it off.
PM candidate: Nokia Lumia 1520
Party spoiler: Windows XP
iOS/ Mac OS : Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
For many it is the party that thinks well, different. Its critics decry it as a closed house. A walled garden. And resident to fanatics who believe that their own path is the true one, and will destroy all others. For all that, people continue to vote for the party, allowing it to emerge as one of the leading contenders in the political arena after almost being wiped out in 1984. Shades of Apple which was brought back from the dead in the late nineties by Steve Jobs and whose iOS and Mac OS driven products are criticized for being closed and not as open and "mainstream" as others. Another feature that the Cupertino company shares with the BJP is the perception of discipline and the willingness to follow a hard line - anyone remember how Jobs was ready to declare Thermo-Nuclear War on Google? Nevertheless these very qualities endear them to many, making them contenders for the top spot.
PM candidate: iPhone 5s
BlackBerry: Communist Party of India – Marxist CPI(M)
Once considered a force on its own, the CPI (M) now makes its presence felt in most states through alliances. Shades of the former smartphone supremo, which now is increasingly relying on Android to boost its sagging popularity and just as leaders of the CPI (M) are seen speaking in rallies of other parties, so too is BBM now seen on iOS and Android. While the younger leadership is thinking of a flexible and open approach, a significant number of very staunch and loyal followers feel that the party would be best served by going back to its basics and standing tall against "capitalist forces", just as many BB loyalists wish the company would give up its touchscreen flirtations go back to good old QWERTY keyboards.
PM candidate (modern): Z30
PM candidate (old guard): Q10
Android: The Third Front
As a single entity, it is formidable. But more often than not, the parts are greater than the sum. And just as it is with the disparate members of the Third Front, so it is with Android. The OS when seen as a whole is extremely popular, but is riven by fragmentation - less than a tenth of the Android devices in the world run the latest version of its OS. And just as the Third Front's members twist and turn agendas so too does Android get interpreted and forked and used differently by different OEMs - Amazon and Nokia have versions that don't even have the official Google Play store on it. But still, all versions taken together in one boat, there is no doubting the power of Android. Keeping them together? Ah, that is another issue altogether.
Official PM candidate: Nexus 5/ HTC One M8 / Samsung Galaxy S5/ Lenovo Vibe Z/ LG G2/ Gionee Elife E7/ Samsung Galaxy Note 3/ Micromax Canvas Turbo Knight… it really depends on who sells more (gets more votes, you know)
Linux – Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)
Defiance. A claim to be open, transparent and for everyone. Those two features mark out Linux, which claims to be waging war against proprietary operating systems for more than a decade now, with varying degrees of success. It is these qualities - not to mention a certain level of 'holier-than-thou'ness - that makes Linux such a fine fit for the AAP. Like AAP representatives, Linux adherents firmly lay claim to being the underdogs who are taking on the empires of established and proprietary operating systems that they believe are at the root of all things evil in tech. Linux representatives however do tend to clash with each other as much as they do with the opposition, which only enhances the similarity they bear to the AAP flock.
PM candidate: Ubuntu


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Being organized is a battle! I know it's not entirely possible to be perfectly organized, especially with so many curve balls photo bombing our life at any given moment, but having some type of system in place is helpful and the only way I get anything done. Sometimes I flop though. And other days I'm crazy insane productive. And while I risk sounding like teenager admitting this, aside from just being more productive, the single most motivating thing that gets me to even buy or use organizational products, like planners, is cuteness factor. That's why I love Mi Goals (or click her for MiGoals on etsy). Clean, modern, cute. I'd totally use these.
Have you already begun planning your resolutions for 2015? I have and I feel really good about them. Let's exchange them at the end of this month okay? I can't think about them yet, I need to take a winter pause soon and relax for a few weeks and not think about anything related to DOING much of anything outside of caring for my baby and family stuff. B
ut I know come January 1, I'll be ready to take on a new year. I always feel so hopeful and pumped after the holidays and NYE. It's like I want to wear my Beyonce Wasn't Build In One Day t-shirt and knock out every goal ka-pow style! By end of January, I'm usually feeling less girl power-y, I am going to still work towards my goal with zeal next year. I didn't make resolutons for 2014, the only thing I wanted was my baby to be born healthy and beautiful and that totally happened so I'm just basking in gratefulness.
But next year, I'm ready to get into gear and do some great things for myself, my family and my business. Are you feeling ready to bring it too?
(images: mi goals)
Hello friends and welcome to a new week with me and my columnists here on decor8. I hope you are doing well! I thought I'd kick things off by telling you about the new IKEA Paper Shop that recently launched here in Europe in select stores and if all goes well, the concept may spread to all stores eventually.
Kollo put together a range of paper products to include giftbags, giftwrap, paper clips, boxes, notebooks, cards, etc. and they designed the section of the store where these products would be on display with a focus on bright patterns and colors placing the department in the market hall section on the lower level. So far in Britain and Sweden it has gained attention and they're hoping it will catch on and spread to all IKEA stores. I think the idea is GREAT – definitely. I already see the products on the German IKEA website and in stores over here, so it seems to be catching on. Is it in your country yet, too?
The products look nice BUT (and I hate to be critical) I really don't feel a connection like I wish I did – the collections do not feel that cohesive with the exception of the palettes – black/white, green, blue and pink. I'm not keen on Victorian motifs sprinkled throughout each collection because they don't feel fresh to me, but I do think that over time that this collection has enormous potential to evolve and become something great. I have an entire concept that I think would work for IKEA so if anyone wants to hire me I can tell you exactly what would set this paper shop on fire (in a good way!) :) But for IKEA this is a great start and I'm happy to learn about this! I do love the effort, the possibilies and of course some of the products like the boxes, tapes and giftwrap I would definitely buy now. In fact, I've cut and pasted my favorite products below for you to see.
I like some of the SÄRSKILD stuff, HISTORISK number tags and these tags too, and I really like the cute DATERAD patterns – especially their bags. The VÄLBEKANT note blocks are cute too! I think my favorite collection though is the FRAMSTÄLLA series. It really speaks to me with the dots and stripes! I adore these boxes, I could really use them!
What do you think of this concept and these products? Do you like it? Do you like the products?
(images: mobilia artica, maedchenwahn and Inter IKEA Systems B.V. 2013 and Kollo)
Hello, it is Leslie here with a few of my highlights from the National Stationery Show. Two weeks ago I was doing some work on the east coast and had an opportunity to stop by the National Stationery Show in New York for a couple hours. Holly and I thought it would be nice to share with you a few of the designers and business owners I met there. I must say there were so many extraordinary booths yet I was only able to talk to a handful of people. I hope you enjoy checking out some of these inspiring folks if you haven't already!
Banquet Atelier & Workshop
I have seen the work of Tammy and Sarah before but it was wonderful to see it all displayed so beautifully at the show. Their booth was just stunning. I wanted to stand in it all day! The Banquet line is known for its' intricate yet clean graphics with a playful focus on wildlife. I may have to get one of their prints for my son's bedroom!
Coral & Tusk
I spent a long time examining the unique work of Stephanie Housley of Coral & Tusk. All her work is embroidered and her designs are so sweet and fun. The Coral & Tusk product line includes wall hangings, pillows, cards, softies and more. Any of the pieces could brighten up a corner of your home! There is lots to see on her website!
I enjoyed meeting Suann Song in her booth at the show. She is launching a new line called Ready Made, which will be available this summer. I loved all the library card references with cute pockets!
Sesame Letterpress & Design
Sesame Letterpress had a really elegant booth with a pretty grey background and white frames. Together this provided the perfect backdrop for all their colorful letterpress designs. I loved all the coasters and gift tags, as they would make beautiful hostess gifts! They are also coming out with a gorgeous line of journals in really bright jewel tones.
Susy Jack
Susan Connor's booth caught my eye as I have admired her work online over the past few years. She is launching a pretty new Foodie line with coordinating kitchen towels and recipe cards. The recipe cards can be housed in a neat wooden box with a gorgeous hand scripted looking label.
East of India
I have been a longtime fan of the East of India line having purchased some of their products in London a couple years ago. They carry beautiful ribbons that make any wrapping look instantly charming. I also love all their mini boxes of stationery items: little pencils, clips, thumbtacks, twine and tags packaged perfectly. It is exciting to see that all these wonderful items will now be available in North America.
I hope that you have enjoyed seeing a few of my favorites. Have a lovely weekend everyone!
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Well what do you know… seems Kate Spade is expanding their paper line a wee bit and I'm tickled pink about it. I love their classic Spade motif, their stripes, and their watercolory flowers, too. Their new monogrammed card collection is another fave. It's all quite festive but also very classy!
There is so much inspiration over at the Kate Spade website from their gorgeous products that always inspire to their Behind The Curtain views, Films, Color Blog (which I love!) and the ever-popular Things We Love slideshows, it's a happy space to visit on a Monday morning for sure.
P.S. Their brand has become quite young and fresh these days, have you noticed?
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Gay Lyons: Luncheon launches busy season for Dogwood Debs
A traditional holiday luncheon at Cherokee Country honored the 2013 Dogwood Ball Debutantes and their mothers. The debs, all college sophomores, will make their bows at the 51st annual ball of the East Tennessee Presentation Society in April at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum. The luncheon is the first social occasion for the debs, many of whom attend school in other cities and states, and includes a lesson in the protocol of presentation from the Board of Governors chaired by Mrs. Lucian W. Trent.
The luncheon, which was co-chaired by Beverly Hogan and Carol Sheridan, provided the debutantes and their mothers, all seated at circular tables, to meet and get to know each other. Hogan, Sheridan, Ray Sherrill, Velva Trent, Anne Trent, chair of the East Tennessee Preservation Society, Sherry Wallace Barry, Debutante Ball Chair, and Judy Pat Overbay, Katherine Hartsook, Cecil Easterly, Sylvia Lacey, Anne Taylor and Lyn Leach, all members of the Dogwood Debutante Committee, presided as table hosts, making introductions and answering questions.
As always, some of the debs are following in their mothers' footsteps. Mary Kimbrough Summitt, who was presented in 1973, accompanied daughter Kelly Kimbrough Jones. Anna Katherine Kerlin attended with her mother, Amy Reeves Kerlin, who was presented in 1983. Meg Cifers Manning, who made her bow in 1976, was with daughter Margaret Elizabeth Manning. Katie Adlynn Munday attended with her mother, Addie Rice Munday, who was presented in 1982.
The luncheon was part of a busy time for the debs who took advantage of winter break from school for a variety of activities. University of Tennessee student Margaret Elizabeth Manning, who was presented at the Cherokee Country Club Debutante Ball in December, spent New Years in Nashville with sorority sisters. UT student Amy Prosise spent time at home with family and friends and continued training a 5-year-old thoroughbred to jump. Another UT student Ansley Pope spent the holidays at home enjoying the company of the latest addition to the family, a golden retriever named Tiko, who accompanied the family hiking on the Appalachian Trail.
Catherine Allen Merwin, who attends Georgetown University, is anticipating studying in Dublin, Ireland, this fall. Katharine Darden, a student at the University of Georgia, celebrated New Years in New Orleans with school friends after relaxing with family and friends for most of the holidays. Abby Patterson, who attends the University of Tennessee, spent Thanksgiving in Chicago and enjoyed spending time with family and catching up with friends over the holidays. Emilie Riordan, who attends UT Chattanooga, visited New York City and Asheville in between working and visiting with friends. UT student Sidney Wilson spent New Years with friends in Asheville. Maggie Tillman Clement, who also attends the University of Tennessee, visited her brother in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Paige Worley, a student at Auburn University, had an exciting Thanksgiving, visiting a friend in Florence, Italy, and helping cook a turkey dinner for Italian friends. Catherine Norris, a student at the University of Tennessee, first headed north to Washington, D.C., to visit a friend and then headed south to spend New Years in Atlanta. Whitney M. Kubeja, who attends Berry College, traveled around the southeast to Nashville, Kentucky, and Georgia. Kaylee Verble spent time with family and friends and traveled to Disney World before returning to New York University.
Alyssa Crum enjoyed a quiet break with family and friends before resuming studies at Carson-Newman College. UT students Hannah McCulley, Chandler Hansen, Carlton Troutman and Bree Wilhoit, Morgan Arrants, who attends Belmont University, and Katie Mundy, who attends Liberty University, all took advantage of the opportunity to spend time catching up with family and friends. Hannah Corlew, who attends Walters State Community College, visited her brother and new sister-in-law in Atlanta and attended the Passion 2013 College Christian Conference. Kelly Jones spent time with family and friends and worked part time before returning to classes at Pellissippi State Community College.
Caroline Roberts Lodge, a student at Clemson University, visited friends in coastal town New Bern, N.C. Lauren Ladd, who attends the University of Tennessee, went snow skiing in West Virginia after spending time with family and friends. Ann "Maby" Dorman, a student at Pellissippi State Community College, focused on training for a marathon this spring. Wofford College student Beth Doty visited family in North Carolina before taking a school-sponsored trip to Thailand.
Emory University student Alexis "Lexi" Tutor celebrated her sister Mollie's birthday with her family at a cabin in North Carolina before joining other members of the Emory swim team on a training trip to Sarasota, Fla. Sarah Buxton, who attends the University of Alabama, spent New Years in Atlanta before traveling to Miami for the national championship football game. Cameron Beier, a student at East Tennessee State University, and her family observed the family tradition of spending the week after Christmas at Litchfield Beach, S.C.
Pellissippi State Community College student Elise Ergen stayed home for the holidays but welcomed family from Colorado, New York, Illinois, Kentucky, and Texas and also made time for volunteer work and a part-time job. Anna Katherine Kerlin, who is studying audiology at the University of Tennessee, had an industrious holiday season, babysitting and also observing an audiologist. Aleah Fleming, a student at the University of Tennessee, was also busy — helping re-do the flooring in her grandmother's house in Arab, Ala., and enjoying special time with her only remaining grandparent. University of Tennessee student Campbell Reynolds also spent time with her grandmother, learning to make some of her best recipes.


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Another attempt to capture our fashionable hearts and minds is "Cashmere Mafia," which tries to tell the story of corporate culture and couture. As cartoon-ish as many of the hats and layers, feathers, fringe or flowers that Carrie and the girls caroused around town in may have seemed, the girls always worked it. The realness and the sincerity of the whole HBO SATC family just dazzled like Carrie's Manolos or Samantha's cocktails. "Cashmere Mafia" is just a different flavor, and not that perfect mélange of spicy and sweet.
The closest I've come to having my heart stolen was when I began watching the "Gossip Girl." Somehow, this show has managed to capture a flicker of glamour from the SATC divas. With the addition of my two girlfriends, Michelle Trachtenberg and Lydia Hearst, the feverish pitch of hype and buzz surrounding the show is at the ultra max: from trickin' out the school uniforms to their party girl Manhattan-ite style. The show's fashions are creating a similar entrée ticket to the world of retail. The ultra-chic Henri Bendel's has even launched several designer lines in tandem with the show. The blatant splash of fashion as a character has become an obsession for many, especially on the CW "Gossip Girl" Web site, where buying your own piece of Gossip Girl style is just a click away.
My SATC girls have beguiled me, and the world, once again, as they are set to steal the silver screen. It is clear why Pat already has an Oscar nod from "The Devil Wears Prada" and the SATC machine can make fashion magic work. These ladies show that age is now timeless. Sarah Jessica Parker is 43, and Kim Cattrall is 52. And these girls have never been more stunning, bringing a totally new meaning to dressing age-appropriate.
As I was writing this article, I had writer's Bloch, and then I had an epiphany. After believing that everything that could ever be written or shown or discussed about this film had been said, after all the Page Six paparazzi photos, spoiler alerts and Internet rumors, I found myself humming the Peggy Lee classic, "Is That All There Is?" I became slightly disillusioned.
It wasn't until I had some girl time with my BFF, Fran Drescher, while curled up and munching out, that I really began to realize the importance of friendship, girl time, the brotherhood of sisterhood. And as we all set off on this million man march to theaters everywhere to catch up on our girls, as Fran as I sat there catching up and gabbing, I understood that this was really what the SATC is really about.
It's about these moments with your friends. It's not about plot, it's not about special effects, and (so sue me!) it's not even really about fashion! It's about being able to clear your calendar, to find those moments and be with your girlfriends (or just your friends) once again.
Thinking about that bond between our girls (both fictional and non-fictional), I couldn't help but reflect on the amazing women and friends I have known in my life, one of whom I have lost but not forgotten within the four years between SATC, The Show and The Movie, others whom I have had to take a hiatus from (let's face it, even our best friends can be stressful and too needy sometimes and a little absence can always make the heart grow fonder, as proven by our hyper-anticipation for the premiere of this movie).


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During the run-up to possible military action in Syria, the name of an unknown researcher was catapulted into the spotlight. Elizabeth O'Bagy was on NPR, Fox and quoted by Senator John McCain during a hearing. It turns out, O'Bagy is not exactly who she said she was, and her story reveals a lot about how Washington works during times of high drama.


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Carbohydrate loading in human muscle: an improved 1 day protocol
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It is generally acknowledged that even without a glycogen-depleting period of exercise, trained athletes can store maximal amounts of muscle glycogen if fed a carbohydrate-rich diet for 3 days. What has never been examined is whether under these conditions this many days are necessary for the content of muscle glycogen to attain these high levels. To examine this issue, eight endurance-trained male athletes were asked to eat 10 g·day–1·kg–1 body mass of high-carbohydrate foods having a high glycaemic index over 3 days, while remaining physically inactive. Muscle biopsies were taken prior to carbohydrate loading and after 1 and 3 days of eating the carbohydrate-rich diet. Muscle glycogen content increased significantly (P<0.05) from pre-loading levels of [mean (SE)] 95 (5) to 180 (15) mmol·kg–1 wet mass after only 1 day, and remained stable afterwards despite another 2 days of carbohydrate-rich diet. Densitometric analyses of muscle sections stained with periodic acid-Schiff not only supported these findings, but also indicated that only 1 day of high carbohydrate intake was required for glycogen stores to reach maximal levels in types I, IIa, and IIb muscle fibres. In conclusion, these findings showed that combining physical inactivity with a high intake of carbohydrate enables trained athletes to attain maximal muscle glycogen contents within only 24 h.
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- Carbohydrate loading in human muscle: an improved 1 day protocol
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European Journal of Applied Physiology
Volume 87, Issue 3 , pp 290-295
- Cover Date
- 2002-07-01
- 10.1007/s00421-002-0621-5
- Print ISSN
- 1439-6319
- Online ISSN
- 1439-6327
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag
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- Keywords
- Carbohydrate loading Glycogen Muscle fibre Periodic acid-Schiff
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- Vanessa A. Bussau (A1)
- Timothy J. Fairchild (A1)
- Arjun Rao (A1)
- Peter Steele (A1)
- Paul A. Fournier (A1)
- Author Affiliations
- A1. Department of Human Movement and Exercise Science, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, Western Australia, Australia, 6009,


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With a role as Harry Osborn/Green Goblin in the upcoming "The Amazing Spider-Man 2," Allentown native Dane DeHaan is among Hollywood fastest-rising stars.
The actor is at his best in "The Place Beyond The Pines" (2013, Universal, R, $30), a smart, ambitious thriller that investigates how a single crime reverberates through two generations.
"The Place Beyond The Pines," which takes its title from the Iroquois Indian name for Schenectady, is divided into three segments, dominated by Ryan Gosling (as a motorcycle stunt rider/bank robber), Philly's Bradley Cooper (as an ambitious rookie cop) and DeHaan and Emory Cohen (as the sons of Gosling and Cooper, respectively).
Despite a patchy third act, "Pines" stands above the multiplex pack thanks to its rich, complex story and the performances of its razor-sharp cast (including Eva Mendes, Rose Byrne and Ray Liotta). DeHaan, in particular, is terrific. His quietly implosive turn is something to see.
DeHaan isn't the movie's only local connection. The director is Derek Cianfrance, whose last film — 2010's "Blue Valentine" — was shot and set in Scranton.
Much as Cianfrance made inspired use of Carbondale and Honesdale in his film debut (also starring Gosling), he gets the most out of Schenectady, which boasts dingy buildings, squat residences and beautiful woods and forests.
Cianfrance once said he loved shooting in Scranton. Here's hoping he comes back for his next film and brings hometown hero DeHaan along with him.


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Egyptians vote for first time since uprising
CAIRO Egyptians cast aside worries over a new wave of unrest and waited patiently and peacefully in long lines Monday to vote in the first parliamentary elections since Hosni Mubarak's ouster, determined to reap the fruits of their uprising and have their choices count after decades of rigged polls.
The vote is expected to be the fairest and cleanest in living memory and more than anything else, it will serve as a litmus test of whether Egypt will go down a more Islamic path as other countries swept up in Arab Spring uprisings have done.
"I have hope this time," said Amal Fathy, a 50-year-old government employee who wears the Islamic veil, as she patiently waited in Cairo to vote. "I may not live long enough to see change, but my grandchildren will."
Since the uprising that forced Mubarak out nearly 10 months ago, Egyptians had looked forward to this day in expectation of a celebration of freedom after years of stifling dictatorship. But deep disappointment with the military rulers who replaced the old regime and a new wave of protests and clashes that began 10 days ago left the country deeply polarized and uncertain about the future by the eve of the election.
Many harbor deep doubts about whether elections held under military rule will really set the country on a path of democracy. Protesters who kept up their vigil in Cairo's Tahrir Square throughout election day are demanding the ruling generals immediately hand power to a civilian authority and accuse them of bungling the transition and attempting to cling to power.
The parliament that emerges may have little relevance because the military is sharply limiting its powers, and it may only serve for several months. However, the election will give the clearest picture in decades of the real strength of the various political forces in this nation of 85 million.
Adding to the disarray, the multi-phase election process, which will stretch over months, is extremely complicated. And some of the key political players claimed they just did not have enough time, or the right conditions, to organize for the vote.
There was no dancing in the streets, and no jubilation. But the mood in Egypt was hopeful, and even defiant - with many determined to either push the military from power or keep Islamist groups expected to dominate the vote in check. Despite the enormous problems the country still faces, the millions who voted had a sense that this was a turning point in the country's history.
"This was simply overwhelming. My heart was beating so fast," Sanaa el-Hawary, a 38-year-old mother of one said after she cast her vote in Cairo. "This is my life, it's my baby's life. It's my country and this is the only hope we have now."
Many were voting for the first time in their lives. For decades, few bothered to cast ballots because nearly every election was rigged and turnout was often in the single digits.


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NeNe Leakes is TV's highest paid housewife and is expanding her reality show fame by appearing on this season's Dancing with the Stars.
But now, The Real Housewives of Atlanta star's secret criminal past — and mug shots — have been revealed!
According to Athens-Clarke County (Georgia) Superior Court documents obtained by Star, Leakes was arrested and charged in 1992 with three felony and one misdemeanor counts of "theft of services" from the phone company.
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Leakes was then 25 and known by her birth name of Linnethia Johnson.
In a plea agreement, she pled guilty to all four counts and was put on two years' probation and ordered to repay $2,650. Over the next two years, though, the future reality TV star was arrested three more times for probation violations.
As the mug shots show, Leakes' looks have changed drastically since then, as she's had plastic surgery to whittle down her nose, amongst other procedures.
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In her 2009 autobiography, Never Make the Same Mistake Twice, Leakes admitted to an arrest in her early 20s, when her friend shoplifted from a mall and police pulled them over together. But she didn't mention the other arrests that have now been uncovered by Star Magazine!
However, Leakes, 46, hasn't been shy about throwing shade on her RHOA co-star Marlo Hampton for her criminal past. As Radar has reported, news that Hampton had been arrested at least seven times–and had posed for many mugshots– recently came to light.
Hampton was arrested on May 26, 1999 – at age 23 — for "Aggravated Battery/Great Bodily Harm," which is a first-degree felony.
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Leakes, who is feuding with former friend Hampton on RHOA, hinted at the charges in her blog, claiming Hampton "slashed a friends face with a knife and disfigured her over a man."
But now, Leakes, who earns a reported $1 million a season for RHOA, might have some explaining to do herself, as long-ago mug shots come back to haunt her!
For more on Leakes' criminal past and mug shots, pick up a copy of the latest Star Magazine.


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A country that recognizes that homosexuality, the perversion of young children, is dangerous to its sovereignty and prosperity. For it's soil is the family, and not the single-parent State-dependents and the four-wives cult.
Now Communism and Islam must have to have exactly the same laws of prevention of validity for what is fake.
4 Responses to "Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Act"
Really, you'd live in a country that outlawed fascism, communism and sexualism? What about freedom of choice and to meet freely and indulge said fantacies?
Because to riddicule them has become a hate crime, to be imprisoned or detained.
Without freedom, their freedom is nothing.
Interesting bill … so I'm thinking that Islamic law still applies, and a man can marry up to four wives legally? But at least there, he will have to be able to support them all.
Every day on the news is another story of a school shooting, a man caught with child pornography or taking pictures of children. A couple of days ago another mother of 4 caught having intimate relations with a 16 year old boy. And there's worse going on behind closed doors in DC, I'm sure. They are going to ban guns … they will throw the pedos in prison forever but Pride parades will be a must in every city. Handsome Muslim "freedom fighters" will be on the front pages of magazines and everyone'll be twerkin' to the beat.
The middle-ground, the sane, will be… Well, you know that Olive.
The work is to set free the unsane. The laborers are few.