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On the show, Jay was on a panel that included former Massachusetts congressman Barney Frank and Alexis Goldstein of Occupy Wall Street. Maher referenced the "Diamonds From Sierra Leone" remix for Jay's introduction. "He's not a businessman, he's a business, man, and he also dabbles in a little bit of rap."
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"No," Jay joked.
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"If it was a real problem, I'm not very difficult to find, especially for a man of that stature. he could reach out to me and we could have a conversation and do some good together," Jay said. "I just thought it was a bit grandstanding … and i didn't appreciate that. Especially dragging my wife into it, it was a bit of a low blow."
When Maher informed Jay that, in seven years, he'd be eligible for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and asked who he'd like to induct him.
"Obama," he laughed. "He owes me a couple."
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The plot moves to London because, I think, that's where the Great Seal and the evil plotters are, and even more because it needs fresh locations to distinguish the movie from its predecessor. The filmmakers click off locations like Sheriff Chan checking off the bad guys: The House of Lords, Buckingham Palace (fun with the poker-faced guards), Whitechapel and an encounter with Jack the Ripper, Big Ben (homage to Harold Lloyd), Madame Tussaud's. Charlie Chaplin and Arthur Conan Doyle make surprise appearances, surprises I will not spoil.
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By Amaani Lyle, American Forces Press Service
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To increase stewardship and optimize service members' educational experiences, Defense Department officials have developed a multifaceted quality assurance program to improve tuition assistance, the assistant secretary of defense for readiness and force management said on Capitol Hill June 12.
In testimony before the Senate Appropriations Committee's defense subcommittee, Frederick E. Vollrath said new policies will mandate that all participating institutions sign a memorandum of understanding requiring them to adhere to specific principles of excellence.
"This will help end fraudulent recruitment on our military installations ... address other predatory practices by bad academic actors and provide students with personalized, standardized forms outlining costs, financial aid and outcome measures," Vollrath said.
The memorandum also requires that military students have access to a streamlined tool to compare educational institutions using key measures of affordability and value through the Veterans Affairs Department's E-benefits portal.
Vollrath told the panel that 3,100 institutions and more than 1,050 subcampuses have signed the memorandum of understanding. He also reported that DOD is part of an interagency team that is finalizing the development and implementation of a centralized complaint system to resolve concerns raised by students receiving tuition assistance.
The departments of Veterans Affairs, Education, Justice and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will have access to all complaints as they work to resolve issues, he added.
"Underpinning this effort is the requirement that all post-secondary education participating in the Tuition Assistance Program must be accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education," Vollrath said.
Meanwhile, he said, the Defense Department will continue to provide lifelong learning opportunities through off-duty, voluntary education programs, noting that each year a third of service members enroll in post-secondary education courses leading to associate's, bachelor's and advanced degrees. In fiscal year 2012, more than 286,000 service members enrolled in nearly 875,000 courses, and more than 50,000 service members earned degrees or certifications, Vollrath reported.
"All service members enrolled in the voluntary education programs are nontraditional students, in that they attend school part-time while they are off duty, taking, on average, only three courses per year," Vollrath said. But military missions, deployments and transfers frequently impinge on the troops' ability to continue their education, he noted, adding that this often results in breaks of months, or in some cases years between service members taking courses and completing their degrees.
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Vollrath also said more than 76 percent of the courses taken last year were delivered through distance learning. Still, he stressed, the rigors of military service will not relax strict requirements in place for participating service members.
"Prior to enrolling in courses using tuition assistance, service members must establish an educational goal and a degree plan," he said. An educational counselor must review tuition assistance requests outlined in the approved degree plan. Service members who either fail or do not complete the course must reimburse the DOD for tuition assistance received for that course.
"Service members failing to maintain a 2.0 undergraduate grade-point average or a 3.0 graduate GPA must pay for all courses until they raise their GPA sufficiently," Vollrath explained. "Our voluntary education program is a key component of the recruitment, readiness and retention of the total force -- an all-volunteer force."
To further illustrate the value of the education program, Vollrath cited an example of retired Senior Master Sgt. Eric Combs, who entered the military with a general education development certificate before earning his Community College of the Air Force and bachelor's degrees with tuition assistance while on active duty. After retirement, he went on to earn his master's degree in education in 2005.
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Psalms 57:1 (NLT)
Sometimes it is appropriate to hide. There are things that happen to and around us from which we need to stay as far away as possible. Psalm 57 was probably written by David when he was hiding in a cave from Saul. David was a warrior but even warriors need to know when and where to hide. David knew that Saul was wrong but David had purposed in his own heart not to overcome evil with evil. In this case, the brave one who had killed bears and lions with his bare hands and stopped a giant with just a slingshot and a pebble, was not out on the front lines. He was hiding. As he hid, He called on God more than once for mercy. There are times in our lives when we have to stop fighting, be still and call upon God's mercy. Where we hide makes all the difference! Some of us may have tried to hide behind a bottle of liquor in our lives. Some have tried to hide in illicit relationships, hoping against all hope that this would be "the one." Some hide behind things that look good, like a successful career or in work for the Lord. There are a vast number of places where you and I can run to find safety until the threats in our life pass by. However, there is only one true place of safety. And, that is in our Lord. Right under His wings!
In our world, self-sufficiency is considered a good quality but we are not in any way, or form, self-sufficient. Nor, were we created to be that way. We all need the Lord and we need one another in order to survive and prosper. David might have been put down in our day and even mocked. Some might have said, "Come on, David, fight! After all, weren't you the one who killed those lions and bears and even Goliath?" As I write this, I am thinking of Jesus. They mocked Him too when He knew His time for fighting had ceased. As He hung on the cross, those below scowled and spit at him while telling him to come down from the cross if He was really who He said He was. Instead, we heard words from Jesus that weren't exactly fighting words, as this world considers fighting words. We heard words like, "Father, forgive them, they don't know what they're doing." And, we heard these words, "Father into Your hands I commit my spirit." Could Jesus have come down from the cross and saved Himself. Sure He could. But He didn't. He was obedient to His Father and trusted His Spirit into His Father's hands. He stayed there agreeing to fulfill the purpose God had for Him. Could David have come out of that cave and killed Saul. I imagine he could have orchestrated that also. But, David knew better than to go against God's ways just to gain a victory.
Does today find you in some situation where you need to be still before God and wait for Him to strengthen you? Do you need to be quiet and confident instead of running around like most of those around you trying to do things in your own strength and ability? Can you see beyond your difficult circumstances to the purpose God has for your life and know that He will send help from heaven to rescue you and bring to nothing those who are causing you grief? Psalm 57:2-3 (NLT) 2 I cry out to God Most High, to God who will fulfill his purpose for me. 3 He will send help from heaven to rescue me, disgracing those who hound me. Interlude My God will send forth his unfailing love and faithfulness. Have you taken a safe seat under the wings of the Lord and, even though you might be surrounded by awful circumstances and even some people who torment you, are you able to confidently say, "Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens! May your glory shine over all the earth! (Psalm 57:5) That's what David did. It may be raining cats and dogs all around you, but, if you're in that safe place under God's wings, you can find rest from the weariness that comes from being constantly distressed. Psalm 57:6 (NLT) 6My enemies have set a trap for me. I am weary from distress. They have dug a deep pit in my path, but they themselves have fallen into it. Interlude There in that place of quietness, safety, warmth, and rest, we can be confident that our enemies will fall into the very pit that they meant for our demise! If you read the remainder of Psalm 57, you will find that David finds confidence from being in his place of hiding. He finds the confidence to let his heart sing again! His distress has turned to delight and his circumstances have not changed at all! He's still in the cave waiting patiently for the Lord to fulfill His purpose in his life. David's circumstances have not changed but, because He has been hiding in the shadow of the Lord's wings, David has changed. He has a new perspective. He sees God more clearly than ever before. He is able to look beyond his circumstances to God's unfailing love and faithfuless. It is then that David is prepared to go forward. Sometimes you and I just need to take a while to hide. Is there someone or something in your life that you need to stop fighting in your own strength and just run under those welcoming wings of God where you can hide and be revived? It may be tempting to try to hide in the stuff around us that only makes our situation worse. The perfect place to hide is in the shadow of our Lord's wings. When the enemy comes seeking us, He will not be able to find us! There, under the shelter of His wings, we will find healing and strength to continue victoriously on this journey through life! Psalm 91:4 (TLB) 4He will shield you with his wings! They will shelter you. His faithful promises are your armor. Is it time for you to hide for a while?
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Psalms 55:21 (NLT)
Many people have experienced a very unfortunate and deeply painful experience in their lives. You may be one of those people and, if not, you will certainly meet some in your lifetime. These people have been wounded emotionally to the point that they may feel unable to return to any sense of normalcy in their lives. Some have been battered and scarred physically also, making the emotional wounds much harder to overcome. I know this is true. I have lived through it with my own sister and am still living with the effects of what can happen when a person that you trust betrays your trust and deals a blow that will change your whole future. David had this happen in his life too. Look at how David laments over his situation. We know that people who claim to be our enemies are prone to want to harm us in some way. What we never expect is that those closest to us will do the job! Psalm 55:12-14 (NLT) 12 It is not an enemy who taunts me I could bear that. It is not my foes who so arrogantly insult me I could have hidden from them. 13 Instead, it is youmy equal, my companion and close friend. 14 What good fellowship we once enjoyed as we walked together to the house of God. Yes, it could be that the one who hurts us most deeply is one with whom we have even experienced time in church!
My mother used to pray a prayer similar to the following prayer when my sister and I were small. "Lord, don't let your prophecy that the children will turn against the parents and the parents against the children be fulfilled in our home." My sister and I really had no idea of what she was talking about at that young age. However, she was referring to the following prophecy by Jesus. Luke 12:51-53 (AMP) 51 Do you suppose that I have come to give peace upon earth? No, I say to you, but rather division; 52 For from now on in one house there will be five divided [among themselves], three against two and two against three. 53 They will be divided, father against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against mother, mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. Seeking to follow Jesus will bring unity with others who are truly seeking to follow Him. But, it will also have the opposite effect and bring division when one is trying to follow Jesus and another refuses the great offer of salvation and discipleship. As with David, the results can be ugly and heartbreaking. David could have decided that he was not going to trust anybody after that devastating experience. He could have doubted God's faithfulness and trustworthiness because it was someone who apparently claimed to know God. If you have been through a similar experience, you may find it difficult to trust anyone too, including the Lord! We might not say that we don't trust the Lord, but sometimes our other words and actions prove otherwise. It is not easy to trust again when your trust has been violated, especially by one so close to you. Jesus knew that firsthand. It was those closest to Him that betrayed and abandoned Him. It was the ones to whom He had given the most of His time and teaching. So, if you are suffering this morning from having difficulty trusting the Lord because of the actions of some who have claimed His Name and then shamed His Name, know that God has not changed - He's still the same! Trustworthy. Yesterday, today, and forever. Hebrews 13:8 (NLT) 8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
I am of the opinion that forgiveness is a must. We don't really free the one who hurt us and betrayed our trust. We free ourselves from bitter emotions that will bring about our demise if we don't let them go. Someone once said that unforgiveness is like drinking poison and expecting your enemy to die. Forgiveness is a must because Christ forgave us when we were still His enemies. Beforewe got cleaned up. When He forgave us, He asked us to follow Him. One of the things He does is to offer forgiveness. So, if we're going to follow Him, we must learn to offer forgiveness also. He did have some rather hard words to speak to those who would follow Him though. He said that we were not worthy of being His follower unless we put Him first and obeyed His commands. Matthew 10:36-38 (AMP) 36 And a mans foes will be they of his own household. 37 He who loves [and takes more pleasure in] father or mother more than [in] Me is not worthy of Me; and he who loves [and takes more pleasure in] son or daughter more than [in] Me is not worthy of Me; 38 And he who does not take up his cross and follow Me [cleave steadfastly to Me, conforming wholly to My example in living and, if need be, in dying also] is not worthy of Me. The gift of forgiveness was not given to us by Jesus in a sloppy, sentimental way. The gift came with a responsibility. We needed to prove to Him, by our obedience, that He could trust us with the gift. When we forgive someone, that may not change the one we forgive. But, it will change us. If we see that one continuing in a pattern that goes against the Lord's principles, we can know that the best way to live peaceably with those around us may be to stay as far away from that one as possible. Romans 12:17-19 (NLT) 17 Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable. 18 Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone. 19 Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say, I will take revenge; I will pay them back, says the Lord. Although it is not easy to do this, we should choose to refrain from constantly dwelling on the pain that has been caused us by another. Our wanting to, "get even," only gets in the way of what God has planned for those who totally refuse to repent. Notice what David says about the Lord. Psalm 55:23 (NLT) 23 But you, O God, will send the wicked down to the pit of destruction. Murderers and liars will die young, but I am trusting you to save me. We can count on the fact that God will bring destruction on those who totally refuse to turn from their wicked ways. That being said, I don't think that anyone with a heart after the Lord, would want to see that sort of destruction come upon even their worst enemy. Jesus tells us what to do. If we have no way of avoiding those who have hurt us, we must do the following. Romans 12:20-21 (NLT) 20 Instead, If your enemies are hungry, feed them. If they are thirsty, give them something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals of shame on their heads. 21 Dont let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good. Admittedly, some people will not respond to the love of the Lord. But, we will have been His obedient children. And the rest is up to Him. As far as trusting people who have betrayed us, if we have to be in close proximity to them, they need to know that they need to show us that they can be trusted again. I recently read the following quote. "Gaining trust is like filling a bucket one drop at a time." ~Todd Duncan It takes a very long time to restore trust if we have proven to be untrustworthy. But, thankfully, God is trustworthy and has never proven otherwise, nor will He. So, if we have been hurt badly because someone else proved to be untrustworthy, we can know that there is One in whom we can always trust. After recounting all the pain and suffering that He went through and all the trouble that still surrounded him, David said, at the end of Psalm 55, "But, I am trusting You (God) to save me." Have you been betrayed by another, even someone who should have been your protector? Right this minute, you can turn to God and know that He is worthy of your trust. He will not fail you. He will bend down and save you. Like David you and I can say, even in the middle of some pretty challenging struggles, "But, I am trusting You to save me."
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009, 5:38 PM [General]
Psalms 40:1 (NLT)
David makes a very powerful statement here at the very beginning of Psalm 40. When things just don't look as though they are going to pan out, and we have done everything we know to do, sometimes we just have to wait patiently for the Lord! If you are facing circumstances this morning over which you have no control, you can pray this prayer! Psalm 5:3 (AMP) 3 In the morning You hear my voice, O Lord; in the morning I prepare [a prayer, a sacrifice] for You and watch and wait [for You to speak to my heart]. I am praying that prayer this morning, myself! The many uncertainties of life and the many injustices can cause us to faint within ourselves when it looks like we have done everything and there's just no way out. This morning and every morning, whether we face challenging circumstances or whether we are in a season of smooth sailing, we must remember that the Lord hears our voice (that is, if we are taking the time to speak to him). We, like the Psalmist can prepare a prayer and a sacrifice of praise for the Lord and then watch for Him to move in our lives and listen for Him to speak to our hearts, all the while, having the confidence that, as Psalm 40:1 states, He will turn to us and hear our cry! The key is to patiently wait. My trouble has often been, in the past, that I didn't want to wait! And, to be certain, I was not patient. I had some ideas about how to fix the situations in my life and I wanted God to go my way and help me do what I wanted to do. The trouble is that I did not have the proper perspective. While my own ideas may not have been bad in themselves, they did not fit in with God's bigger picture. There were times that I didn't wait on God! Every time I go it on my own, I make a mess of things! Of course, because God loves you and I so much, He is willing to take our messes and make messages out of them. (Romans 8:28) But, that usually requires us to make some admission of the fact that we were wrong. Wouldn't it be better to wait patiently for the Lord knowing He is hearing our cry and that He is in the process of turning to us? Speaking from lots of experience, I will say "yes," and "amen," to that!
What was the root cause of my not waiting patiently at times? Looking back, I would say that it was because I was lacking in my trust of a perfectly trustworthy God. Being a lover of music and one who likes to sing, I am encouraged by what David says in Psalm 40:3 (NLT) 3 He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see what he has done and be amazed. They will put their trust in the Lord. When you and I get into desperate situations, it's not all about us and our feelings and discomfort. God has a bigger plan in mind. He wants to give us lots more to sing about! In Psalm 40:2-3, David tells us what God can and will do for the one who will patiently wait for Him to work. David found that God was faithful to lift him out of a miry pit and set his feet on solid ground! How wonderful to be lifted from the pits in which we find ourselves trapped! But, this is not the greatest thing out of the whole situation. God then gave David a new song to sing! He gave David a hymn of praise to Himself! Why did God do all of that? Sometimes our pits in life, as uncomfortable as they may feel, are to help others! They are to show others around us how to put their trust in the Lord when they fall into a similar pit. What are we like when we find ourselves stumbling over a pot hole, or even worse, in a pit of life? When there is nothing we can do on our own to get out of that situation, do others see us patiently waiting on our God? Do they see us demonstrating a trust in God that just won't quit? The Lord did not leave David in the pit but the pit was there for a purpose. (Or, maybe God had several purposes). One purpose was for David's testimony to shine, even during the hardship. One purpose was for people around David to see that God would, indeed, lift him from the pit at just the right time. David would have a new song to sing because of God's deliverance. An old song says this: "If I never had a problem, I wouldn't know that God could solve them and I'd never know what faith in God could do." That's a very true statement. Not only would we be devoid of the realization that God can solve any problem, others around us would not know either!
God wants everybody to know that they can trust Him. Psalm 40:4 (NLT) 4 Oh, the joys of those who trust the Lord, who have no confidence in the proud or in those who worship idols. He wants everybody to have those joys that come from putting our confidence in Him rather than in ourselves or the world's system. While we live in this world, we are called to come apart from it when it comes to where we place our trust and confidence. Those around us have perhaps never been taught of the Lord. Maybe they have never visited a church. Perhaps they have never even opened a Bible. But, one thing is for sure, they experience problems, pot holes and pits in life! The trust and confidence that they see in us may be the only time they can get acquainted in the Savior and Deliverer. Our patience and trust is not just about our own comfort in life and about building ourselves in spiritual things. It is about those who are watching us when we get into situations which appear to have no way of escape. There are those times when others might need to see us fall on our faces before the Living God and declare some things like this: Psalm 40:11-12 (NLT) 11 Lord, dont hold back your tender mercies from me. Let your unfailing love and faithfulness always protect me. 12 For troubles surround me too many to count! My sins pile up so high I cant see my way out. They outnumber the hairs on my head. I have lost all courage. Patience and trust requires humility. When we humble ourselves before God, we relinquish the right to take care of things in our own way. We acknowledge our deficiencies and inability to solve everything. In doing that, we give God the opportunity to bring about His good plans for our lives. 1 Peter 5:6-7 (NKJV) 6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, 7 casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. The trust that God will bring us out in His time is crucial. Confidently knowing that He is able to and wants to take on all of our cares is of utmost importance when it comes to trusting God and being an example to others that God is truly trustworthy. While it is okay with God that we express ourselves honestly to him as David did in Psalm 40:13, it is also essential that we develop a pattern of patience and trust as we, after having done all we know to do, be still and wait on Him. Psalm 40:13 (NLT) 13 Please, Lord, rescue me! Come quickly, Lord, and help me. It is in our being still before God and knowing that He is God that we find the confidence to trust Him. Psalm 46:10 (NLT) 10 Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world. It is there that we know that all things are possible with Him. How do we know this? Psalm 46:11 (NLT) 11 The Lord of Heavens Armies is here among us; the God of Israel is our fortress. Interlude It is in that place of patience and trust that we can expectantly wait for Him to come quickly and help us! And, not only will we see deliverance, but others will see that same deliverance, giving them the courage to put their trust in God, as well.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009, 5:17 PM [General]
Psalms 31:14 (NLT)
David, the Psalmist and future King of Judah, had more than his share of problems. He was constantly in communication with the Lord and didn't hesitate to lay out all of those problems before Him. In Psalm 31, David was going to the Lord for protection. There are many instances in which you and I need to admit our need for protection and talk to the Lord about it. David asked the Lord not to let him be disgraced. (Psalm 31:1) He asked the Lord to listen to him and rescue him quickly. (Psalm 31:2) It could be that some of us are in situations where we appear to be at a dead-end. Those situations might be in the area of finance, health, relationships, and a host of other places in our lives. No matter where and how we might feel threatened, the principles are still the same. Like David we need to lay ourselves before the Lord and ask for Him to be our rock of protection. Our fortress where we will be safe. Psalm 31:2 (NLT) 2 Turn your ear to listen to me; rescue me quickly. Be my rock of protection, a fortress where I will be safe.
Today, no matter where we might be tempted to fear, we can begin to declare, like David did (right after his request that God be his rock of protection) that, indeed, Godis our rock and our fortress! Psalm 31:3 (NLT) 3 You are my rock and my fortress. For the honor of your name, lead me out of this danger. We need to remember that, if we are believers, the Lord has given us His name, for the honor of His name, He will do mighty works in our lives. We need to remind ourselves that our protection from whatever challenge and attack, is from God alone. (Psalm 31:4) And, like David we can then trust our spirit into the capable hands of our faithful God. (Psalm 31:5) It may be that we have been trusting in this world's ways for deliverance. If so, we need to remember that we do not belong to this world's system with its worship of worthless idols. If our trust has temporarily been misplaced, we need to ask for forgiveness and once again, place that trust in the Lord. Psalm 31:6 (NLT) 6 I hate those who worship worthless idols. I trust in the Lord.
Are you going through some difficult and scary situations in your life? I have plenty that present themselves in my life. It's not always easy to trust the Lord. But, it gets so much easier when we take some cues from David. He determined to be glad and rejoice in God's unfailing love. He remembered that God had seen all his troubles and that God cared dearly about what was troubling him. He remembered that God had not handed him over to his enemies, but instead set him in a safe place. (Psalm 31:7-8) David didn't hesitate to state the details of his difficulties. He was in distress. He couldn't even see correctly because of the many tears in his eyes. His body was affected and so were his emotions. He felt as if grief and sadness were causing him to die an early death. He suffered from sin that had drained his strength. That could have been a combination of the sin of others around him and his own failings. Many times our situations in life are a combination of both. He found himself without friends and despised by most people. People talked behind his back but loud enough for him to hear what they said. He never knew what was coming next leaving him in a state of terror. His enemies were constantly trying to figure out how to kill him. (Psalm 31:9-13) Many of these things I just described can be applied to situations in our own lives. Distresses, tears, grief, failing health, unstable emotions and sin can put a drain on all of our lives in one degree or another and in many situations. Not knowing who we can trust, or if we can trust anybody, can cause us to think in negative ways. David made a choice. He poured out all of the above complaints and distresses to the Lord. Then, he deliberately chose to say this: "But I am trusting You, O Lord, You are my God." This is a choice that you and I must make every day, even before those challenging situations come about! My sister and I like to say, in the face, of very difficult trials, "But God............." There are so many situations in scripture and in each of our own individual lives that point to the fact that everything was about to collapse around us. But God........ God stepped in somehow and protected us. He saved us and brought us through. Of course, He did, we're all reading this now! Our job, in the midst of troubles, is to say, "But I...." To make that choice from what we know about our God and what we have seen Him do. To say, "But I am trusting You, O Lord, You are my God." We can't remind ourselves and each other enough that He is truly worthy of our trust!
Monday, September 14, 2009, 7:53 PM [General]
ptember 14, 2009 - Monday
Overcoming Evil with Good
Monday, September 14, 2009, 2:21 PM [General]
Romans 12:9~21
Trusting God
Monday, September 14, 2009, 1:01 PM [General]
Psalm 56:10 (NLT) 10 I praise God for what he has promised; Yes, I praise the Lord for what he has promised.
It is certainly more difficult to trust God when we have a big problem (or many problems) in our lives. These days in which we live are filled with problems of all kinds. They seem to fly at us from every direction. David was familiar with that feeling. He had to acknowledge his fear to God more than once! And he talked to himself more than once, reminding himself of the reality of his situation. He knew he had problems. But, he also knew that God's promise was always greater than any problem! What do we focus on when times get difficult? The problems? Or, God's promises? Twice in only thirteen verses of Psalm 56, David had to speak to himself and decide to praise God ahead of time for the promise that would dissolve his problem. Before David saw his problems wiped away by God's promises, he chose to give the sacrifice of praise to the Lord. Psalm 56:12 (NLT) 12 I will fulfill my vows to you, O God, and will offer a sacrifice of thanks for your help. David chose to do this right in the midst of his problems. He didn't wait until he got out of them.
You and I, too, can remember to focus on God's promises rather than our problems when it becomes difficult to trust Him. We can remember promises like the following: Romans 8:31 (KJV) 31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? David was right in the middle of his problem in Psalm 56 and his enemies were threatening to take him down. You and I, if we are believers, are in a constant warfare with spiritual forces of evil that try to take us down and sometimes work through unknowing people around us. We must not become complaisant. 1 Peter 5:8 (NIV) 8 Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Yet, like David, we must be confident in the fact that, in Christ, we aremore than conquerors! We do not become conquerors by living in a world without problems. We become conquerors by living victoriously in the problems and knowing that God's promises are greater! The Apostle, Paul, testified to this himself. Romans 8:34-39 (NIV) 34 Who is he that condemns? Christ Jesus, who died--more than that, who was raised to life--is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? 36 As it is written: "For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered." 37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Basically, the Apostle, Paul, was saying what David said in Psalm 56:9. 9 My enemies will retreat when I call to you for help. This I know: God is on my side! Both David and Paul clung to God's promises and their words encourage us to do the same. David was not quite over his fears by the time he wrote verse 11 inPsalm 56. A third time, he asked himself why he should be afraid. He asked himself what people could do to him. Psalm 56:11 (NLT) 11 I trust in God, so why should I be afraid? What can mere mortals do to me? There is nothing wrong, and everything right, in going to God and admitting that we are being tempted to fear. Denying that would be dumb, to put it mildly, since God knows everything anyway. And, He's not surprised by what may surprise us. Like David, we must humble ourselves before God admitting our weaknesses and temptations. It's the only way. 1 Peter 5:6-7 (NLT) 6 So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. 7 Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. It worked for David. He admitted his weaknesses to himself and to God and traded his fears, cares, and problems for God's promises! Later on he became King and a key person in the line of our Lord and Savior! God has good things in store for you and me too if we will just get with His principles and His program! A couple of last thoughts on how David handled it when it was difficult to trust God. He was able to offer a sacrifice of thanks for God's help before he saw it in this particular situation because he remembered what God had done for him in the past. Psalm 56:13 (NLT) 13 For you have rescued me from death; you have kept my feet from slipping. So now I can walk in your presence, O God, in your life-giving light. Hindsight can be good if we are looking back on our lives and seeing the times when God has rescued us from what could have been a disaster. If we really want to try to realize just how many times God has rescued us from death and kept our feet from slipping, we can think about all those times, He doesn't even show us what He's doing. For example, we may come out in a hurry to go somewhere only to find out we have a flat tire. We may be very angry because our agenda has been compromised. But,just what if, God had allowed that flat tire so we would not be on the road at the time the enemy had prepared that deadly accident to wipe us out? Well, David saved the very best for the very last part of the very last verse in Psalm 56! So now I can walk in your presence, O God, in your life-giving light. What a victorious statement. What a grounded statement, considering David was still in the midst of his problem! Even in the midst of the serious problems David was facing here, he could walk in God's presence and in God's life-giving light! We can do the same thing today by focusing on God's promises instead of on our problems. By constantly reminding ourselves of what God has done in the past. By remembering that our tears and sorrows of today are being safely taken care of by the Lord. By being honest with ourselves and with the Lord in humility. And, by making a decision to praise God and give an offering of thanksgiving right in the very center of the problem. David worked through his problem in thirteen short verses here in Psalm 56. He went from being fearful of his problem to walking in victory in the presence and light of the Lord. How many verses might we have to write for us to do the same thing this morning? It is possible and we have a loving Heavenly Father who is just waiting for us to take an example from David!
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Lite-On Technology sees slightly increased November revenues
Dec 8, 21:34
EMS provider Lite-On Technology on December 8 reported consolidated revenues of NT$19.987 billion (US$650 million) for November, growing on month by 1.52% and on year by 1.97%; and...
Lite-On Technology unable to reach target net operating margin of 4.7% for 2014
Nov 11, 20:15
EMS provider Lite-On Technology recorded net operating margin of 3.32% for the third quarter of 2014 and does not expect to attain the target of 4.7% for 2014, company CEO Warren...
Lite-On Technology October revenues down on month, up on year
Nov 10, 21:34
EMS provider Lite-On Technology on November 10 reported consolidated revenues of NT$19.688 billion (US$649 million) for October, falling on month by 3.08% but rising on year by 1.23%,...
Lite-On, Delta win New Taipei LED streetlamp contracts
Oct 29, 11:35
New Taipei has adopted a PFI (private finance initiative) scheme to replace streetlamps with LED models in the northern Taiwanese city. Lite-On Technology and Delta Electronics have...
Lite-On Technology September revenues up sequentially
Oct 9, 10:46
EMS provider Lite-On Technology has reported consolidated revenues of NT$20.313 billion (US$672 million) for September, growing 5.88% sequentially but slipping 0.24% on year.
Phison, Silicon Motion land SSD controller orders from Toshiba, Lite-On
Oct 7, 22:18
NAND flash controller IC vendors Phison Electronics and Silicon Motion Technology have reportedly landed SSD controller chip orders from Toshiba and Lite-On Technology, respectively,...
Lite-On Technology August revenues down on month, up on year
Sep 9, 22:33
EMS provider Lite-On Technology on September 9 reported consolidated revenues of NT$19.185 billion (US$639 million) for August, slipping on month by 7.79% but rising on year by 1.14%,...
Lite-On Technology nets NT$1.50 per share for 1H14
Stockwatch - Aug 13, 11:28
EMS provider Lite-On Technology has posted net EPS of NT$1.50 for first-half 2014. Of consolidated revenues for the second quarter, 43.4% came from power supplies and other components...
Lite-On Technology July revenues up
Aug 8, 12:28
EMS provider Lite-On Technology on August 7 reported consolidated revenues of NT$20.806 billion (US$692 million) for July, increasing 2.78% on month and 16.29% on year, and NT$131.047...
Lite-On Technology sees increased June revenues
Jul 9, 14:30
EMS provider Lite-On Technology has reported consolidated revenues of NT$20.242 billion (US$674 million) for June, increasing 2.79% sequentially and 17.64% on year. Second-quarter...
Lite-On Technology expects 2H14 revenue growth to come from CCMs, LED, SSDs
Jun 20, 11:42
Lite-On Technology expects CCMs (compact camera modules) mainly used in smartphones, LED devices and LED lighting products as well as SSDs to be the main sources of revenues growth...
Lite-On Technology sees increased May revenues
Jun 10, 11:49
EMS provider Lite-On Technology has reported consolidated revenues of NT$19.693 billion (US$653 million) for May, growing 4.12% sequentially and 19.44% on year, and January-May consolidated...
Lite-On Technology aims at annual revenues of NT$10 billion from medical business
May 28, 10:46
EMS provider Lite-On Technology has extended business operation to the medical sector, providing imaging devices, materials and consumer electronics, and aims to generate annual revenues...
Lite-On Technology 1Q14 gross margin falls to 25-quarter low
Stockwatch - May 14, 15:19
Taiwan-based EMS provider Lite-On Technology posted a gross margin of 12.41% for the first quarter of 2014, the lowest quarterly level since the first quarter of 2008, the company...
Lite-On Technology March revenues increase
Apr 9, 11:40
EMS provider Lite-On Technology has reported consolidated revenues of NT$18.275 billion (US$602 million) for March, rising 18.76% sequentially and 11.21% on year, and January-March...
Lite-On reports 2013 EPS of NT$3.83 and 2013 dividend of NT$2.76 per share, with cash yield of 6.3%
Mar 31, 21:24
Lite-On Technology has reported that its fourth-quarter 2013 consolidated sales reached NT$59.36 billion (US$1.95 billion), up 12% on year and 4% on quarter, hitting a 10-quarter...
Lite-On Technology to acquire LarView Technologies
Mar 28, 10:13
Taiwan-based EMS provider Lite-On Technology on March 27 announced that it will acquire a 100% stake in LarView Technologies, its CCM (compact camera module) joint venture established...
CCM makers see aggressive orders from smartphone industry
Mar 19, 21:47
Compact camera module (CCM) makers' orders from smartphone vendors have been growing strongly especially for high-end camera modules with visibility already reaching the end of the...
Lite-On Technology February revenues down on month, up on year
Mar 7, 10:44
Taiwan-based EMS provider Lite-On Technology on March 6 reported consolidated revenues of NT$15.389 billion (US$508 million) for February, decreasing on month by 13.19% but increasing...
Lite-On Technology consolidating subsidiaries
Jan 15, 11:03
Taiwan-based electronic component maker Lite-On Technology has started consolidating its subsidiaries into eight business groups within the comoany to cope with changes in the global...
Lite-On Technology sees increased December revenues
Jan 9, 11:03
EMS provider Lite-On Technology has reported consolidated revenues of NT$20.182 billion (US$673 million) for December, increasing 2.97% sequentially and 16.07% on year. Fourth-quarter...
Lite-On Technology to expand CCM capacity
Jan 3, 10:32
Lite-On Technology will expand its monthly CCM (compact camera module) production capacity from 25-26 million currently to 32-33 million units in the first half of 2014 to meet increasing...
Lite-On Technology to merge with Leotek, other subsidiaries
Dec 17, 14:06
EMS provider Lite-On Technology will merge with Leotek Electronics and five other subsidiaries. Leotek is a wholly-owned subsidiary that makes own-brand LED lighting products, according...
Lite-On Tech reports increase in November revenues
Stockwatch - Dec 5, 16:27
Lite-On Technology has reported consolidated revenues of NT$19.6 billion (US$66.16 million) for November 2013, representing a 0.78% increase on month and 10.71% increase on year.
Lite-On Technology sees increased CCM revenues in 3Q13
Nov 13, 11:24
EMS provider Lite-On Technology saw revenues from CCMs (compact camera modules) for the third quarter of 2013 increase 30-40% sequentially and over 50% on year, company CEO Warren...
Lite-On Technology October revenues down on month, up on year
Nov 8, 10:22
EMS provider Lite-On Technology saw consolidated revenues of NT$19.448 billion (US$659 million) for October 2013, slipping 4.48% on month but rising 8.55% on year, and those of NT$173.04...
Lite-On Technology sees strong demand for handset-use CCMs
Oct 30, 11:32
EMS provider Lite-On Technology has received orders for handset-use compact camera modules (CCMs), with shipments scheduled through the first quarter of 2014, according to the comp...
Lite-On Technology September revenues hit 24-month high
Oct 9, 12:00
EMS provider Lite-On Technology has reported consolidated revenues of NT$20.361 billion (US$681 million) for September, hitting the highest monthly level since October 2011 and increasing...
Lite-On Technology sees increased August revenues
Sep 6, 14:01
Lite-On Technology posted consolidated revenues of NT$18.968 billion (US$632 million) for August, the highest monthly level so far in 2013 with on-month growth of 6.02% and on-year...
Lite-On Technology shifts focus to non-PC business
Aug 12, 21:00
DMS (design and manufacturing service) provider Lite-On Technology has been shifting operational focus from PC to non-PC business and aims to decrease the PC segment's revenue proportion...
Delta Electronics, Lite-On Technology see sequential growth in July revenues
Aug 9, 10:41
Taiwan-based power supply maker Delta Electronics saw July consolidated revenues of NT$14.766 billion (US$492 million), increasing 4.19% on month but decreasing 5.92% on year, while...
Lite-On Technology fully acquires US-based Power Innovations
Jul 15, 21:11
Taiwan-based EMS provider Lite-On Technology on July 15 announced that its board of directors has approved its acquisition of a 100% stake in Power Innovations International, a US-based...
Lite-On Technology June revenues increase slightly
Jul 9, 14:19
Taiwan-based EMS provider Lite-On Technology had non-consolidated revenues of NT$10.57 billion (US$350 million) for June increasing 2.5% on month and 1.3% on year, and those of NT$58.77...
Taiwan LED firms enter automotive lighting market
Jun 26, 21:26
LED lighting market is booming but price competition has been causing firms to see shrinking profit margins. Taiwan-based LED firms aim to improve technology and enter the automotive...
Lite-On Technology to deal out 2012 cash dividend of NT$2.35
Jun 20, 13:49
Lite-On Technology has reported consolidated revenues of NT$216.05 billion (US$7.2 billion) for 2012 with net profits of NT$7.53 billion, an on-year growth of 4%. The firm plans to...
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A professional locksmith company usually provides a host of services for residential, automotive and commercial needs. Locksmith companies can help out in emergencies if you're locked out of your house or car in the middle of the night. They even perform consulting work for businesses by recommending the types of locks needed to secure facilities.
Residential Help
Even if you consider yourself a responsible person and check your pockets or purse for your keys before you leave your house, you're bound to lock yourself out of your residence at least once in your life. Some people don't have a landlord to let them back into their apartments, while many homeowners forget to give a spare set of their house keys to family or friends.
In the event you're locked out and don't have any other options, such as a key hidden under your welcome mat, you will need to contact a locksmith service to get back into your residence.Trained professionals can pick your lock, allowing you to get back into your house or apartment and go on with the rest of your day.
Besides emergency services, a specialist can also change the locks on your home if you lose your keys or if burglars break into your home. Rekeying your residence can protect you and your property from criminals gaining re-entry.
Automotive Assistance
Did you leave your keys in your car? This is another common type of problem locksmiths solve. In the event you lock yourself out of your vehicle or your small child or pet is trapped inside your car, call a locksmith service.
Besides removing a stuck key from your ignition or picking your door lock, a specialist can also assist you if the locks on your glove compartment or trunk are broken.
Commercial Services
The locksmith industry must change with the times since many locks include computers and electronic parts. Computer chip-enabled security systems that use card swipe or fingerprint and eye scan technology are a new norm for companies seeking to protect their operations from intruders.
Locksmiths are adapting to new services for commercial enterprises by offering to fix or install electronic security systems. They also work with card locks and generate duplicate key cards just as they do for standard metal locks and keys. Some businesses also hire locksmith companies to install and maintain security cameras for their facilities.
If you find you're having trouble inserting a key into your door's dead bolt or regular keyhole, don't force the key through it. It could be that the lock's pins are jammed. Use a silicone spray to grease the keyhole so you don't do any damage to the interior workings.
Keep in mind that reputable locksmiths know how to pick a lock without damaging its exterior or inner mechanisms. Be wary of a professional who harms your lock or tells you he or she needs to drill it out and install a new one.
Besides receiving training on how to properly pick all types of locks, professional locksmiths carry a large number of tools that work with most any style of dead bolt or latch. Therefore, a scrupulous one doesn't need to damage or replace locks to help you gain entry into your home or car.
Emergencies can happen. Keys get stuck in a home's lock or break off in the keyhole, or car keys get caught in the ignition switch and you find yourself a long way from home.
It may seem like a catastrophe but it's a regular occurrence and happens to everyone. A locksmith can be the answer to your problems, but depending on where you are and when you call one, it could cost you quite a bit.
Pricing for locksmith services fluctuates, and trustworthy companies will charge you based on the time of day you need them and how far they must travel to get to your house or vehicle. It can be tempting, especially when you're in a predicament, to call the first locksmith you find. Since you might not have any other resort when you're in desperate need to get back into your house or car, it pays to research a few companies before an emergency arises.
Look for reputable locksmiths and program their numbers into your cell phone so you have a dependable professional to rely on in case of emergency.
Since a business will charge you more if it has to travel farther, do a search for one that's close to your house so the service people can reach you sooner and bill you less.
When it comes to your vehicle, look for companies that are located near where you're stranded if possible.
Since pricing for locksmith services isn't always consistent, examine the average prices for common jobs around your area. Locksmith Ledger International, a trade publication for the profession, informally polls its readers every few years to develop a national average.
The following is a list of the national average rates for common jobs:
Key duplication is generally inexpensive, but can run from approximately $4 for an American single cut all the way up to $72 for a new transponder car key, which includes electronic chips to lock and unlock your vehicle's doors and trunk.
If you lose your house keys or someone steals them, you may decide to get your locks rekeyed. Knowledgeable locksmiths use a tool kit to change the inner workings of the lock so it's no longer operable with the old key. It's a more cost-effective solution for ensuring safety than changing all your locks.
The national average for rekeying a lock's cylinder ranges from $5 to $22, while replacing the lock can cost up to $120.
Due to the voluntary nature of the Locksmith Ledger International survey, service rates could vary.
You want to find a locksmith service that can put you at ease, especially if you call them when you have an emergency. Give these best practices a try before making a selection.
Ensure the Company Has a Physical Location
A service without an office building could spell trouble for your pocketbook. Locksmiths charge by the distance they need to travel to reach your house or car. If their office happens to be a van, there's no telling where they are in town.
Also make sure that the business you choose has a local phone number. When you call a locksmith who lists a toll-free number, your request is going through a call center and out to someone who could be located anywhere.
Search for Locksmith Service Reviews
Before picking up your phone to call for assistance, do a search for local locksmiths and read through a few of their reviews. Pairing reviews with specific locksmith companies will help you narrow down your choices.
Browse Your State Locksmith Licensing Board Website
Some states require locksmiths to obtain a license to practice their craft, and a few, such as California and North Carolina, maintain searchable databases for licensed locksmiths working in the region. States that require a license include: Alabama, California, Illinois, Louisiana, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas.
Check Consumer Protection Sites
To ensure you hire the right company for the job, check local consumer protection services websites to see if the locksmith business has any public complaints on file.
If it turns out that the service you want to hire has complaints filed against it, it may be best to move on and look elsewhere.
Avoid a potential scam by asking a few questions before requesting help.
Are You a Member of The Associated Locksmiths of America?
If the business says it's part of this organization, ask whoever comes out to your car or house if he or she has proof of membership and check it along with his or her locksmith license.
Does Your Business Go by Other Names?
When selecting an enterprise for the job, it's a best practice to ask if the locksmith company goes by any other names than the one listed online or in the phone book. To protect yourself against shady businesses, request the full legal name of the locksmith service. If the organization declines to give you its legal name or argues with you about it, they could be scammers. A full legal name isn't proprietary information and it shouldn't be a hassle for the company to provide it.
May I Receive an Estimate For the Work?
Get an estimate for the job whether it's to unlock your car door or rekey your home. This way you will know the amount you might need to pay. Also ask if there are any additional fees associated with the work.
After the locksmith completes the job, ask him or her for an itemized invoice that explains and details the cost of the parts and labor. You want to know how much the company charges for its actual work versus how much it's billing you for mileage.
Are You Insured?
A real professional shouldn't damage your locks when trying to pick them, but if your locksmith does harm the inside or outside of your locks, you don't want to pay for it. Hire a locksmith that's insured so making fixes for any faulty work doesn't come out of your bank account.
Do You Accept Credit Cards?
In this day and age, it's odd if a business doesn't accept credit cards as payment. However, some locksmiths do not take cards. You'll want to avoid these companies. Even though they might not be scammers, cash cannot be traced. If you end up unsatisfied with the work they do, you're responsible for the cost without any real means of getting it back.
Once your locksmith arrives on the scene, there are a number of things you can do to ensure you received a reputable professional and not a fraudster. Bona fide locksmiths will ask you for your identification before starting any job. They must make sure you're the homeowner, car owner or tenant before picking the lock. Be wary if the service person doesn't ask you for an ID.
If the price the locksmith quotes for the job appears to be very low or if the final bill is nowhere near the estimate, end the transaction.
Always remember that you can cancel the job whenever you want. Do not pay the locksmith until you're happy with the work. You can avoid scam artists by keeping calm and researching services before you're faced with an emergency. Therefore, ensure that any company you decide to hire answers all the questions you have. If they want your business, they should do their best to accommodate all your needs.