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Potters Bar (U16's) Jiu Jitsu Club
Monthly Report
July 2016
To kick this month off I would like to say a massive well done to Charlie Cooper from the infant class and Bell Jhugroo from the junior class on becoming this month's student of the month. Both have been working so hard in class and are key members within the club.
Charlie always has a smile on his face when it comes to training I have never seen him out have a smile even when he's doing fitness. Bell is one of the nicest students I have had the honour of teaching.
She is always helping the younger students with training and never has a bad word to say about anything. I am very lucky to have so many amazing students in my dojo. Keep up the good work and I look forward to seeing who will be next month's student of the month!!
This month the students at the Potters Bar dojo had their national grading, putting to the test the moves they have learned over the past four months and showing true Ishin Ryu spirt. With loads of hard work and time put in to their training it is now time for the infant and junior classes to put in to action everything they have learned and more.
The infant class started off so well that I had a good feeling that this would be one of the best grading's this class has ever done, running in to line for the start of the lesson, with Milan Patel being one of the highest grade's in the class, he got everyone ready and in line for the start of the lesson. With the line-up done and getting straight in to the grading with a warm up and fitness with loads of amazing press ups, sit ups, star jumps and running from one end of the dojo to the other, the students soon got every part of the body nice and warm and ready for the next part of the lesson.
The moves the kids have been learning have been some basic Jiu Jitsu self-defence moves from a punch, a push and also someone trying to hold them on the floor. With quick reactions the class had done all five moves perfectly. With the class moving on to more fitness and some grappling on the floor, everyone was doing so well they didn't want to stop. We finished off the grading with some questions on the history of Ishin Ryu Ju Jitsu which all the kids had their hands up for every question.
The junior class also did an amazing job on their grading with everyone working 100% on their fitness and ground work, with all of them doing so well on their throwing techniques in to arm bars and also arm locks from standing it was outstanding to watch. From white belt all the way up to blue black the true skill they put in to every move was brilliant, even putting the arm locks and arm bars in to action when grappling it was fantastic to watch.
Once that was out of the way we moved it up a gear and got into the fitness and grappling, with the high grades going for an amazing 20 press ups, sit ups, leg raises and burpees. With rounds of grappling from kneeling and also standing up, everyone was working so hard. I could not fault them, one of the highest belts Bell Jhugroo was going for her purple belt having to grapple with everyone and also doing 5 press ups after each round with no brake she did an amazing job well done Bell.
The teenager class have been working on some new ground work and throws to help them improve their grappling skills and also adding more tools for them to use. I have to say all the students have really got involved with learning some new throws and trying it out on me and also each over. Rafe Palmer and Tommy Niblett have been working with me a lot trying to throw me and once on the floor getting me to submit. Everyone has done an outstanding job and put 100% in to their training. Well done to all three classes and I look forward to teaching you more amazing Jiu Jitsu over the summer holidays.
Classes are still running every week over the summer holidays. We have loads of fun activity's going on over the summer holidays so don't miss out on all the fun.
Please make sure that you still bring your progress cards to lesson. Even with the summer holidays in full swing we are still running are normal lessons.
Please visit our website www.ishinryu.com as much as possible as I submit reports every month about the students training during the previous month. This is a great opportunity to see if you have been mentioned or appear in a photo.
We also have the new calendar page where you can have a look at upcoming events so you can plan ahead. You can also leave feedback on each of the reports or comment on your son/daughters club and share them to your Facebook pages.
If you have any questions or you are unsure of anything, please catch me at the club where I will be happy to help!
If you are on Facebook, please can you send me and Kevin Pell a friend request so if we need to pass on information quickly I can contact you, and when the reports go up I can share it to your Facebook page so you get it straight away.
Many thanks,
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Make sure to include this chocolate fudge recipe on this year's Christmas cookie plates. Just be careful not to eat the whole pan of it yourself!
French Chocolate Fudge Recipe1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, optional
Line 9- or 10-inch square pan with wax paper.
Set aside.In large, microwave-safe bowl, place chocolate chips, milk and salt. Microwave on medium for 1 minute. Stir mixture. If chips are not completely melted, cook for 1 more minute.
Remove bowl from microwave and set on towel or hot pad. Stir in vanilla and nuts. Pour fudge into prepared pan. Use butter knife to smooth top. Chill in refrigerator until fudge is firm.
Turn pan upside down over cookie sheet or cutting surface. Remove wax paper. Cut into squares. Yields about 2 1/2 dozen pieces, depending on size.


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Last weekend I was at TJ Maxx wandering the aisles in search of nothing in particular. Strolling over to the food area in search of hidden gems, I spied a beautiful little jar of hard candies which I had never seen before. Black current licorice was the flavor on the label, and seeing as how black current is one of my all-time favorites, the jar ended up in my cart.
These became parking lot candy (see previous blog entry) and I should have gone back into the store and looked for more.
These are truely old-time sweets. The flavors are pure, as they contain nothing artificial, and the candies are little jewels. The brand hails from the U.K. where they are so much better at making candy than we are here, and I wish I knew why. Note to any English or Canadian readers, of which I proudly have several, please share your oppinions n this matter.
What I do know is that the next time I see any of these sweets. I'm hoarding them.
If you are over the age of 45, you may recall the wonderful series "Upstairs Downstairs", and the cook Mrs. Bridges. These sweets (supposedly) come from her kitchen.
Mrs. Bridges has a web site and a wide variety of candies and preserves. Check it out, and be on the lookout at any store for her sweets. You will have found a treasure if you spot one. They are also available on amazon These would make great hostess gifts, or treats at tea. I hope you find some soon. Cheerio!


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Introduction to Tiredness
I am presenting this article as a healthcare practitioner with over 30+ years experience in successfully dealing with this common condition.
Tiredness (lethargy) is such as common complaint that people and sometimes doctors overlook the problem. Many have come to regard it as just a fact of life. People who work hard and put in long hours will inevitable feel tired at the end of the day. However, what we are focusing on in this article is the overwhelming feeling of tiredness (lethargy) which is more than the normal and is not greatly helped by extra periods of rest and sleep or medical intervention.
Cause of Tiredness (lethargy)
There are many medical conditions which can cause low energy levels and lethargy. Common medical conditions such as anaemia or thyroid imbalance can lead to this state of chronic tiredness. Your GP will do blood tests to quickly confirm or exclude such common causative factors.
However, having done all the relevant blood tests, and having received the "all clear" from the doctor, a significant number of people continue to battle against this problem of chronic low energy. Such people will be very surprised to find that in a significant number of cases, food intolerance could be an important contributing factor.
How Does Food Intolerance Cause Tiredness?
Food intolerance means that certain foods are not digesting properly and such foods will lead to a toxic state within the digestive tract. As a car gets its power from the petrol that we feed it, so also we get power and energy from the fuel that we feed ourselves. In our case, food is that fuel and our source of energy and vitality. If you are not able to digest the foods that you are eating, such foods begin to ferment and putrify within your digestive tract and rather than feed you, such foods start to slowly poison you. It is because food intolerance produces no immediate or obvious symptoms that it has been overlooked by the general public and by the medical profession in general.
When someone thinks about tiredness, lethargy or chronic low energy levels they immediately think of anaemia. This is because the link between anaemia and such symptoms is very strong. There are different types of anaemia but iron deficiency and Vit B12 deficiency is very common. Sometimes by increasing your intake of iron rich foods or by taking Vit B12 supplements, you can improve the situation.
Iron Rich Foods:
- Animal Foods (best source): – red meat, fish (especially shellfish), poultry (chicken liver )
- Plant Foods: – spinach, lentils, beans
However, we have found that significant numbers of people suffering with iron deficiency anaemia have an intolerance to foods such as beef, lentils, beans etc. The reality is that if you are intolerant to a particular food, you cannot fully digest that food and equally you will not be able to fully absorb all of the iron content of that food.
The same principle applies to osteoporosis. The majority of people suffering with osteoporosis are not in fact eating too little dairy products. The reality is that milk (dairy products) intolerance is very common and such people, in spite of eating adequate amounts of dairy products, are ending up with osteoporosis because that can't digest and in turn can't absorb the calcium from the dairy products they are eating.
Additionally, food intolerance results in a mix of undigested foods travelling down the digestive tract and this leads to irritation and inflammation of the delicate mucosal membrane that is lining this tract. The absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream takes place through this delicate mucosal membrane and if it is inflamed and irritated by these toxic, undigested foods, it renders it less able to absorb many of these micronutrients.
Thyroid Imbalance
Thyroid imbalance, and especially hypothyroidism, can cause symptoms of exhaustion as a result of low thyroxine levels. In very many instances, thyroid disease falls into the category of autoimmune disease. This means that the person's immune system is attacking their own thyroid gland. Food intolerance could be a primary cause.
Poor gut health (excess of undigested foods and damaged mucosal gut wall) marks the beginning of allergies, intolerances and autoimmune disease. (Dr. Natasha Campbell McBride)
The Solution
By finding your intolerant foods and eliminating them from your diet, you stop the creation of these gut toxins. The digestive system begins to work more efficiently and is again able to absorb nutrients into the bloodstream. Free from this toxic load, the body quickly recovers its former energy levels. As a result, the immune system settles down and stops the attack upon the thyroid gland.


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A VERY intelligent young lady wrote the following bio for me... I hope you enjoy her work as much as I do!
Joseph Thornton Grieb, directs the efforts of the AIDS Ministry Network of the Disciples Home Missions.
'Jody' is co-founder of Wabash Valley People Attempting To Help, Inc. a community based organization in Terre Haute, Indiana that provides prevention education and testing for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections and support and advocacy for those living with and affected by those diseases. Jody works extensively with the Indiana State Department of Health, the National Institutes of Health, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in evaluating current effective behavioral interventions in the HIV arena.
He is a passionate advocate for HIV/AIDS/STI awareness, LGBTI health and wellness, and drug use and addictions education. He travels extensively sharing a message of hope and spiritual renewal. A survivor of drug addiction and HIV, Jody brings his personal experiences to help develop intervention and harm reduction programs. His combination of personal narrative and community dialogue brings light to a set of challenging social and spiritual topics.
Jody continues his education at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in western Indiana with plans to enter Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis in 2011. Jody, his partner Roland and their daughter Delena live in Terre Haute, Indiana where they are very involved members in Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Jody enjoys spending time with his family, photography and really misses his motorcycle.
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Does your young National superstar turn 13 this year? No problem!
In 2018, Little League will be available in Victoria for players age 13 to 16!
That's right! BC Little League District 7, of which National Little League is a member, will be fielding some Intermediate, Junior, and Senior "Victoria Little League" teams for children up to 16 years old. We will be interlocking with teams from the lower mainland.
Now your child can continue to enjoy all the advantages of Little League (low registration fees, equal playing time, at least two practices and at least one game per week, and the chance to advance to the Provincial, Canadian, or World Championships) beyond age 12!
For more information, download the flyer (MS Word / PDF) or visit the BC District 7 site.
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About Me
- blue star stitcher
- I love anything creative...I am a busy mom of three (+4 dogs, 1 bird, 1 bunny, and 1 sweet husband) who sometimes wishes I had more time/energy/talent to devote to just being creative!
Monday, October 31, 2016
Happy Halloween witches and ghouls and ghosties..oh my!
7 comments:
- Mouse said...
love your LK finish and your Daisies too and yes it does add to the finshed peice ... lovely to see you and yours with the pumpkins too :)
enjoy your new wip it is a lovely project :) love mouse xxxxx
- October 31, 2016 at 3:43 PM
- Julie said...
Lovely stitching finishes.
Nice pic of you and your family celebrating halloween
- November 1, 2016 at 3:01 AM
- Von said...
Beautiful finishes!
- November 2, 2016 at 4:24 PM
- Melinda Forbes said...
My house looks so bare without the Halloween stuff up now, I am thinking I really need to work on some November Decorations, I love the Autumn colors and wonder why I have so little Autumn stitching.
Your finish looks wonderful - and I do love the "Older" WIP you picked up to stitch
- November 3, 2016 at 2:50 PM
- Shelly said...
Nice finish. My LK may turn into a UFO if I'm not careful! Super job on the pumpkins. Is that one vomiting?! Lol. I love Halloween but yeah, time to put away all the decorations!
- November 3, 2016 at 10:42 PM
- Brigitte said...
Such beautiful stitchy finishes. These daisies are so lovely.
Very successful pumpkin carving :))
- November 4, 2016 at 12:46 AM
- Heather said...
Beautiful finishes and pics :) I still dress up full-out for Halloween :)
- December 3, 2016 at 1:10 PM


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The three-phase transformer core is both the magnetic circuit of the transformer and its mechanical skeleton, which is composed of a core and an iron yoke. The three-phase transformer core column is provided with windings, and the iron yoke connects the iron cores to form a closed magnetic circuit. In order to reduce the hysteresis loss and eddy current loss in the iron core, the iron core is generally laminated with a high magnetic permeability silicon steel sheet.
According to the structural form and process characteristics, the three-phase transformer core can be divided into two types: laminated type and involute type, and the laminated core can be divided into two types: core type and shell type. The three-phase transformer core of the shell structure is the top surface, the bottom surface and the side surface of the winding surrounded by the iron yoke. Due to the limitation of transportation, the large-capacity three-phase transformer needs to lower the core height, and a part of the upper and lower iron yokes of the ordinary three-phase chip transformer is moved to the outside of the two side columns.
The core structure of the three-phase transformer core is the iron yoke against the top and bottom surfaces of the winding, but does not surround the side of the winding, its mechanical strength is better, the structure is relatively simple, and the assembly and insulation of the winding are also easier. Therefore, the domestic power transformers all adopt a core structure.
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MADRID, 2013, January 23 (EuropaPress)
Long ago the spa tourism became fashionable. The hot springs, combined with the different types of body treatments that many offer, are one of the best therapies to relax and make the problems evaporate (at least for a few hours).
The outdoor baths allow, especially in winter, experience the feeling of taking a dip in the waters that reach 40 º C while outside temperatures are around, up or down, 0 ° C.
VAPOR wasted OURENSE
The spa capital of Galicia flows, mostly through the right side of the river Minho.
Along the majestic Ponte do Millennium and is Ponte do Ribeiriño Chavasqueira Zone.
In it, the private party is composed of Japanese-style hot springs, thermal pools stone outdoor saunas, treatments and cafeteria areas.
The public part of the Pools is da Chavasqueira, also known as 'Caldas do Bispo', by the bishop ordered that condition. Along the river, two thermal pools emerge along the landscaped environment. They are free and open 24 hours a day.
Water is weak mineralization and although the original temperature is 62.6 ° C, employed various techniques to lose heat and kept at 43 ° C.
Following the course of the river is reached Outariz contiguous zone. There is the largest thermal resort.
The private school has Japanese-style baths and a very complete equipment comprising thermal saunas, jet areas and indoor and outdoor pools.
Below and adjacent to the runway, the public is divided into two spaces, the Pools of Outariz Canedo and Burgas. Both have a pool of cold water and hot water three. The 60 º C which often reaches are reduced to 36 or 39 ° C.
Between the two areas, the Pools do Muiño Veigas also give public and free.
To go from one area to another can take the tourist train that connects the historic center with the baths, depending on the season. The price is 0.80 euros.
ANDORRA pure.
The wealth of hot springs in this area led to the construction of the Caldea spa. Although he can find water in each of its states, the large lagoon flows through a creek with running water in the pond outside.
The thermal water temperature ranges between 32 and 34 º C. Wrapped in the steam generated by the thermal contrast, you can relax in the jacuzzi vertical, waterfall or bubble bed.
IN a valley.
In the small French village of Fontpédrouse, springs from the rocks a fantastic source of thermal water at 58 ° C.
The Baths of Santo Tomas are located in a purely natural. A vast amphitheater of rocks hosts three outdoor pools, equipped with whirlpool, massage jets and two water ramps. The temperature varies according to climate between 34 and 38 º C.
BUDAPEST, spa capital.
The city with more hot springs spas in the world has been operating for over 500 years.
On the Buda side (the west bank of the Danube), Balneario Szt. Lukacs works from the Ottoman invasion. It is said that since then is the meeting place of politicians, intellectuals and artists and thermal waters are the most effective in the city.
Besides the thermal rooms, wellness section and saunas, the resort has two outdoor pools for swimming and entertainment, where the water temperature between 22 and 40 ° C. Admission is 6 and 9 euros.
The Széchenyi Spa is one of the largest in Europe and the oldest of the Pest side (the east bank of the river). A mixture of Roman, Greek and Norse is reflected through its facilities.
The spa resort has over ten pools and offers the possibility of different types of therapeutic treatments.
In the majestic courtyard houses the three outdoor pools. The water temperature reaches 38 ° C and in them you can swim, enjoy aquatic shows and even sit and play a game of chess. The entrance fee is 7 and 11 euros.


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After a long and successful history, including winning the $100,000 grand prize in NBC's It's Your Show competition, the group went into television. In 2008, they filmed a pilot episode for a scripted sitcom for Spike TV, but the show did not go to series.At the time they pitched the idea to TruTV, Murray was VP of Development for NorthSouth Productions,Impractical Jokers Season the company that has produced the series since its inception. TruTV announced the series Impractical Jokers, originally slated to be named Mission Uncomfortable,Impractical Jokers Season on April 12, 2011, eight months before the show's debut. Murray explained how the hidden camera format made sense based on the jokesters skills. "We needed to find the right format...thing is, we've been doing this for years, but when it's on camera, the embarrassment is amplified."Q and Sal have said when they gave their pilot episode to TruTV, it was recorded on their iPhones.
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An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts said the operator of the Russian Federation's Leningrad Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) has demonstrated a commitment to safety and is taking many improvement initiatives. The team also identified areas for additional improvement.
The Operational Safety Review Team (OSART) concluded a 17-day mission today to Unit 4, which was connected to the grid in 1981 and is one of four light water-cooled graphite-moderated reactors (RBMK-1000) located at the site 100 km west of St Petersburg. The plant operator is Rosenergoatom.
OSART missions aim to improve operational safety by objectively assessing safety performance using the IAEA's safety standards and by proposing recommendations where appropriate. Nuclear power generates 17 percent of electricity in Russia, which operates 35 power reactors and is constructing seven others, including two pressurized-water reactors (VVER-491) at the Leningrad site.
"The operator carried out thorough self-assessments against IAEA safety standards and has started many improvement initiatives, such as the introduction of an Integrated Management System, to further enhance plant performance," said Deputy Team Leader Vesselina Ranguelova, a Senior Nuclear Safety Officer at the IAEA. "Addressing the team's findings will help further strengthen the plant's operational safety, while good practices identified by the team will help enhance safety worldwide, if applied by other operators."
The 12-member OSART team comprised experts from Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, France, Romania, Slovakia, South Africa, Sweden and two IAEA officials.
The review covered the areas of leadership and management for safety; training and qualification; operations; maintenance; technical support; operating experience; radiation protection; chemistry; and accident management.
The team identified good practices that will be shared with the nuclear industry globally, including:
· The use of a full-scope simulator for emergency training drills.
· The development of an advanced system to effectively control corrosion processes in the generator's stator winding.
· The use of comprehensive probabilistic safety assessment applications in the decision-making process and training of staff.
The mission made suggestions for improving operational safety, including:
· The operator should consider the use of leading indicators to further improve its performance.
· The operator should consider strengthening its radiation protection programme.
· The operator should consider regularly reviewing its chemistry surveillance and control programme to ensure its continuous improvement.
"The OSART mission is a unique opportunity for Leningrad NPP to have an independent review to help improve operational safety," said Vladimir Pereguda, the plant's director. "Leningrad is the sixth plant in Russia to undergo an OSART review in the past 12 years, and the inputs from this mission will be used in both operational units and units under construction to continue our journey in pursuit of excellence."
The team provided a draft report to the plant's management. The plant management and the Federal Service for Environmental, Industrial and Nuclear Supervision (Rostechnadzor), which is responsible for nuclear and radiation safety in the country, will have an opportunity to make factual comments on the draft, which will be reviewed by the IAEA. The final report will be submitted to the Russian Government within three months.
BACKGROUND: General information about OSART missions can be found on the IAEA Website. An OSART mission is designed as a review of programmes and activities essential to operational safety. It is not a regulatory inspection, nor is it a design review or a substitute for an exhaustive assessment of the plant's overall safety status. This was the 198th mission of the OSART programme, which began in 1982.


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The man who drowned Wednesday night at Longview Lake was identified as Jeremy M. Parker, 31, of Grandview.
The Missouri Highway Patrol says Parker and another swimmer jumped off the air intake tower in the lake. Parker went under and did not resurface while swimming back to shore. The other man made it back to shore.


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Fostering thinking skills by implementing Marzano s high yield strategy in the english classroom
Jara Marin, Daizy Jazmin
Magister en Educación con énfasis en la enseñanza de lenguas extranjeras
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This research aimed at exploring the role critical thinking skills in the English class has when being fostered through a high yield strategy and conscious awareness in a group of forty students of eighth grade at a public school in Bogotá. These students were exposed to several activities where specific analysis skills were worked. In this sense the teacher-researcher implemented 6 lesson plans where she could explore the target students? performance and perspectives to continuously adapt the intervention features. For this matter, the researcher previously considered different literature, where Marzano?s New taxonomy of Educational Objectives, his nine-high-yield strategy and the five dimensions of learning described by him are high-lighted.
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While I was visiting relatives in the Minneapolis area over the Labor Day Weekend the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation released a report that was the bane of visiting cheese heads.
The foundation listed Minnesota along with New York, Montana and Ohio as the only states that saw an actual reduction in adult obesity. Wisconsin remained steady at 31% of adults classified as obese while Minnesota saw their already lower percentage go down further to 26%.
Obesity has long been a national epidemic. According to RWJ:
"Adult obesity rates now exceed 35 percent in four states, 30 percent in 25 states and are above 20 percent in all states. Louisiana has the highest adult obesity rate at 36.2 percent and Colorado has the lowest at 20.2 percent."
But the big news was that this was the first time in a decade that obesity levels declined anywhere at all.
And Minnesota officials attributed their progress in part to cycling. That's because encouragement of active transportation is part of Minnesota's Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP). Launched in 2008 as part of the state's comprehensive response to sky rocketing health care costs, SHIP has invested $130 million in local programs in each of the state's 87 counties.
These grants have been used to do things like promote local farmers markets, improve the healthy choices in school cafeterias and build more bike and pedestrian paths. The SHIP program also lists complete streets policies and safe routes to school programs as parts of its strategy.
As Wisconsinites we're proud of our cheese, brats and beer. Nothing wrong with that as long as we moderate our consumption and mix in some healthy vegetables and fruits along the way. And there's also nothing wrong with watching the Packers beat the Vikings on TV, but a relaxing and invigorating bike ride after the game might be just the ticket.
And eating better and getting more physically active benefits everyone. In fact, RWJ estimates that if Minnesotans reduced their average body mass index by just 5% it would save $4 billion in health care costs over ten years.
Look Packers fans, if Minnesotans can do it, we can do it better. The Bike Fed will be looking into Minnnesota's SHIP program to see if we can replicate it here and with similar good results.


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Cheryl Boerger and Michael Hay were married on April 23, 2005, at Trinity Lutheran Church, West Bend, Wis. Terry Berg, pastor, officiated.
Parents are Robert and Lyla Boerger of West Bend, and Gladys Hay of Girard, Kan., and the late Ernest Hay Jr.
The matron of honor was Susan Good and bridesmaids were Beth Schmitt, Judy Loken and Nancy Krusemark. Grace Good was flower girl.
The best man was Allen Ward and groomsmen were Dan Boerger, John Hay and David Krusemark.
A reception dinner and dance were held at KC Hall. On May 14, 2005, a recognition service and celebration was held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Girard. Mark Wenzelburger, pastor, officiated.
The bride graduated from WB East and MPTC. She is employed by Advanced Healthcare of Milwaukee.
The groom graduated from Girard High School and Pittsburg State University. He is employed by Datamerica of Fort Scott.
The couple reside in Wisconsin.


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The company behind the
Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention Training System is Women's Advanced Athletics, LLC. We are a group of former athletes, teachers and coaches who believe women should have the same opportunity for athletic success that their male counterparts currently enjoy. Although Title IX has done much to level the playing field, women still find themselves at a competitive disadvantage in two critical areas which are directly related to each other. One is a significant lack of female specific conditioning/training and the other is the elevated risk of injury that women face, particularly season and career ending ACL knee injuries.
Because most speed, strength and agility training regimens were developed for men and then adapted to suit women, they do not take into account their anatomical and physiological differences. It is these differences, however, that put women at significantly greater risk of injury than men, particularly in sports that involve a lot of speed, applied force, quick lateral movement and deceleration like basketball, soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, tennis and track & field.
But injury avoidance and less down time, if it does occur, are only half of our story. The other half is giving dedicated female athletes the training tools, techniques and instruction they need to be more competitive.
So if you are looking for a training regimen specifically tailored for women that will improve your speed, strength, agility and explosiveness you have come to the right place. We share your passion and joy of competitive sports and look forward to helping you achieve your full athletic potential, while minimizing your risk of injury.
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The architects and co-authors of our unique programs are Ambyr Craw and Bill Wosilius.
Since graduating from Lafayette College in 2002, Ambyr has been involved in coaching track and field at both the scholastic and collegiate levels. She is CSCS and USATF certified, a member of the National Pole Vault Coaches Association and has worked and studied with some of the best coaches in the country. During her athletic career at Lafayette she was a heptathlete, sprinter, hurdler and pole vaulter. She was team captain and still holds the Lafayette women's outdoor pole vault record. What is particularly impressive about that is that Ambyr did not pole vault in high school. She did not pick up a pole until the outdoor season of her freshman year. In just three and a half years she became a twelve foot pole vaulter by applying many of the lessons contained in our program. Significantly, Ambyr was almost injury free throughout her athletic career. But, when she was hurt, she was always able to return to competition sooner than her trainers anticipated.
Bill Wosilius, a former teacher and coach, attended Syracuse University on a full athletic scholarship for football in 1963. At Syracuse, he played with NFL greats Jim Nance, Floyd Little, Larry Czonka and current NY Giants head coach Tom Coughlin. After graduating in 1967 with a degree in physical education, he was drafted by the NFL St. Louis Cardinals, but knee injuries cut his professional football career short. In 1970 he began a 36 year tenure at West Essex Regional High School in North Caldwell, NJ, where he helped produce an enviable record of state championships in Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Tennis and Track & Field. Notably, Bill has been CSCS certified since 1990 by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. In 1988, he established the West Essex Strength and Conditioning Program, open to all. He has remained director of that program for the past twenty years. As an ardent advocate of sports specific speed and strength training, Bill has helped many of West Essex's top female and male athletes achieve all state recognition, team championships and collegiate athletic scholarships.
Bill and Ambyr are no strangers to one another. Ambyr attended West Essex's Middle and Senior High Schools where Bill recognized her athletic talent and began working with her as early as the seventh grade. She is quick to credit Bill's unique brand of female specific training with helping her achieve the level of success that she enjoyed. Through her own competitive and coaching experiences, Ambyr has continued to build upon Bill's original regimens, incorporating the latest training techniques and knowledge you need to be at your competitive best.
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NEWS RELEASE – For Immediate Release
December 8, 2017
The Sarnia Lambton Economic Partnership (SLEP) would like to congratulate NOVA Chemicals and all of those involved in the announcement of a new world-scale polyethylene plant in St. Clair Township.
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The Economic Partnership will be planning a roundtable discussion for community and business leaders to discuss how to they can be part NOVA's success and grow from the significant economic opportunities driven by this new world-scale Polyethylene plant. The roundtable will be held in partnership with the Sarnia Lambton Industrial Alliance (SLIA) with the date yet to be determined.
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This announcement in St. Clair Township is a significant enhancement to Sarnia-Lambton's well-established Petrochemical and Refining Complex, consisting of 36 interrelated facilities- representing one of Canada's leading petrochemical and refining regions.
About Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership:
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Established in 2010 through the efforts of the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership and a forward-thinking group of Sarnia-Lambton companies, The SLIA came together to combat a downturn in the area's major petrochemical sector and the resulting decline in spin off projects for Sarnia-Lambton service companies. Since then, member companies have come together to present themselves and their unique alliance to global markets. Member companies specialize in services for Canada's bio industry, energy, mining, refining and petrochemical sectors nationally and internationally, as well the fabrication of oversized vessels and modules.
For Inquiries Contact:
Stephen Thompson, CEO
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Tel: 519-332-1820
Rick Perdeaux, Chairman
Sarnia-Lambton Industrial Alliance
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By Katina Strauch
Was excited to learn that our own Tony Horava (Associate University Librarian (Collections), University of Ottawa) is the recipient of the Ottawa Council of University Libraries (OCUL) OutstandingContribution Award. The award will be presented to Tony for his work in support of OCUL's mission and vision. He is recognized for his active involvement, research, and instruction around various OCUL initiatives since 2002. In addition to his important work on projects such as the patron-driven acquisition and ebooks platforms, OCUL recognizes the significant contributions Tony has made as one of the longest serving and most experienced members of CRKN's Content Strategy Committee. The OCUL Outstanding Contribution Award was established by the OCUL Directors in May 2008 to recognize the outstanding contribution of an individual or team of individuals within the OCUL consortium. This year the Award recognizes a remarkable achievement that has helped embody the values, which OCUL places on networking, collaboration and community. Big Congratulations, Tony!
Speaking of Tony and networking, collaboration, and community, Tony is guest editing the February and April 2015 issues of ATG on literacy and learning. Tony has had a terrific response to the call for articles that Sonya Armstrong posted to the College and Literacy and Learning Special Interest Group of the International Reading Association. Sonya also sent it to Eric Paulson (the editor of the Journal of College Reading and Learning) to distribute to his doctoral students studying college reading (and Sonya's own doctoral students studying the same). Sonya L. Armstrong is Director, College Learning Enhancement and Associate Professor of Postsecondary Literacy at Northern IllinoisUniversity.I believe that this is a very important topic for us librarians and am so sorry that I can't attend the annual meeting of the College Reading & Learning Association because it directly conflicts with the Charleston Conference! Looking on the positive side, we will have two high quality issues of ATG with thought-provoking, timely, and important articles.
Can't help but mention that Tony is presenting in Charleston in November on the Future of Reading in Academic Libraries with David Durant of East Carolina University. I hope to be there!
Speaking of Awards, Merrilee Proffitt has been inducted as a Fellow of the Society of American Archivists for outstanding contributions to the archives profession. I couldn't be in Cambridge at the recent Fiesole Retreat but I understand that Merrilee gave an outstanding paper there last April. The paper was called from "On Beyond MOOCs: Online Education and Libraries: An Overview of the Landscape." Merrilee is OCLC Research Senior Program Officer in her current role at OCLC Research, Ms. Proffitt leads an initiative that seeks new collaborative methods that will allow the unique materials found in libraries, archives, and museums to be effectively described, properly disclosed, successfully discovered, and appropriately delivered. In the process of shaping and executing this work, she has authored papers on the scholarly and teaching impact of digitizing collections, and organized events that help shape a new professional point of view. Ms. Proffitt graduated with a bachelor's degree in history from the University of California at Berkeley. While pursing that degree, she discovered her passion for archives working as the office manager for the Regional Oral History Office at the Bancroft Library at Berkeley. In 2004, while working at the Research Libraries Group (RLG), Ms. Proffitt was part of a team that authored the RLG Best Practice Guidelines for Encoded Archival Description, a guide that went on to receive the 2004 C.F.W. Coker Award from SAA. Ms. Proffitt is one of five new Fellows named in 2014. There are currently 179 Fellows of the Society of American Archivists.
Was talking to Bruce Cary (Elsevier) the other day. He is just back from a trip to Greece. He went to the island of Skiathos which brought back memories to me. I was five months pregnant when my husband and I visited Skiathos at the invitation of my Naval Officer uncle. Was it Skiathaos, Bruce, or Skorpios? There are so many Greek Islands.
Just can't resist sharing this story with y'all. It was an article in the Wall Street Journal Friday, August 15 – "In Tehran, a Taxi's Metamorphosis is Kafkaesque: Couple Turns their Cab Into a Rolling Library:'Books on Wheels.'" It's a husband and wife team who met in a bookstore and decided to outfit their cab with books. They offer books to passengers who are interested and classical music to boot. They have been doing this for five years and their cab has been visited by I. Iran's Culture Minister plus they recently received a UN international peace award. This article will make you smile, something pleasantly uplifting from Iran.


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LAKESIDE LITTLE THEATRE, in affiliation with BROADWAY HD, presents its HD screening of the live production
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Shepard's Pulitzer Prize-winning play Buried Child returns 20 years after its last major New York production. In this highly acclaimed 3-act play, Shepard takes a macabre look at one American Midwestern Family with a very dark secret.
Dodge (Ed Harris) and Halie (Amy Madigan) are barely hanging on to their farmland and their sanity while looking after their two wayward grown sons (Rich Sommer and Paul Sparks). When their grandson Vince (Nat Wolff) arrives with his girlfriend (Taissa Farmiga), no one seems to recognize him, and confusion abounds. As Vince tries to make sense of the chaos, the rest of the family dances around a deep, dark secret. This wildly poetic and cuttingly funny take on the American family drama gleefully pulls apart the threadbare deluded visions of our families and our homes.
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Fort Calhoun Nuclear Plant, another victim of the anti-nuclear movement
This week, covered up by election coverage, the Fort Calhoun Nuclear Power Plant closed down for good. Somewhere, a whole bunch of anti-nuclear activists are cheering. To replace Fort Calhoun, Omaha Power will instead use coal fired plants in Nebraska City, unless of course the future President Clinton shuts down coal, in which case Omaha will just not have enough power.
Fort Calhoun's problems are just the surface of a growing threat to the future of nuclear energy in America. More nuclear plants are closing, and we aren't building replacements. The soaring cost of nuclear regulation is piling on to what should be cheap power. The building of nuclear plants requires high level engineering work, something that normally brings in stable, long-term and high paying jobs.
But not anymore. I keep in touch with a headhunter that places nuclear-trained officers (like myself) into jobs after they leave the Navy. He sent a very depressing email to his distribution group, where he declared that he would no longer place officers in the commercial nuclear field:
The promise of cheap power via commercial nuclear was supposed to be its big advantage. It was once even touted as "too cheap to meter!" But it is economics that are now killing the industry. Utilities are deciding it's less expensive to close plants that are already operating than continue their operation. Think about that: it's more economical to idle billions of dollars worth of existing infrastructure and spend the money to be build new generation facilities. That's crazy and a powerful indication of how uncompetitive commercial nuclear power has become.
We at -redacted- believe that strong professional successful Navy Officers should now avoid jobs and careers in commercial nuclear power and are suspending our relationships with our corporate clients in that sector. If a career in commercial nuclear power is your focus, we will not be a good career transition resource for you.
Recent and future nuclear power plant closings and changes:
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- Diablo Canyon in CA closing
- Crystal River in FL closing
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- Pilgrim in MA closing
- Kewaunee in WI closing
- Harris in SC, 2 plants cancelled
- Levy County in FL shifting from nuclear to natural gas
- Comanche Peak in TX, 2 plants cancelled
- Quad Cities in IL closing
- Clinton in IA closing
- Oyster Creek in NJ closing
- And more are coming…
I have a former Naval Officer friend that worked at San Onofre who confirmed all this bad news. She has since left with her husband for a completely different career field.
Modular nuclear plant? That's so 1960's…
Meanwhile, China is rapidly building nuclear capacity, growing their engineering base in the process. Now they have designed a small reactor capable of providing 6 MW of power, enough to power a small island (South China Sea anyone?). Although the media is touting this as an accomplishment, it's not. The Army built a number of small reactors, the Navy currently operates reactors on its submarines and aircraft carriers, and even the Air Force attempted to make nuclear powered aircraft. And this was back in the 60's and 70's. If we had continued investing in nuclear power, we could have closed our dirty coal plants and lowered electricity costs, perhaps enabling us to build the renewable energy sources for long-term electrical generation. Instead, we're taking a second seat to China.
This post is the opinion of the author and does not reflect the views of the Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, or any other government agency.
If you enjoyed this article, check out my blog and perhaps buy my kids book. And, instead of paying 5 dollars for a latte from Starbucks that they'll use to fund Planned Parenthood, you should consider sending that to Da Tech Guy's Tip Jar instead.
Lastly, please say a prayer for all the families of the engineers affected by Fort Calhoun's shutdown. They now have to find new employment, and it'll be hard on them for the next few years.


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Calligraphy, a.k.a. "fancy script," a.k.a. "that writin' what has all them purty swoopity loops," has long been amazing to me and surely to others with pedestrian handwriting ability. My mom is a calligraphy ace, so I had a lot of exposure to it growing up, but I regrettably have never made an effort to learn it from her, so beautiful writing remains beyond my grasp. It doesn't, however, have to elude you, dear library lovers. Beginning June 15, the library will offer calligraphy classes in a four part series. An expert instructor with over thirty years of experience will introduce you to the basics of calligraphy and help you build up your abilities so that with a bit of dedication and practice, you'll soon be deftly using your newfound powers to make gorgeous gifts and Pinterest-worthy crafty projects. The classes will meet Thursday nights at 6 PM from June 15 through July 6, and they are of course absolutely free.
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We need to take a look at a map first.
It's not apparent at first, but the city of Colosse is
located on the trade route between the eastern part of the Roman Empire and the
Western part. As such, it is a meeting point for ideas from the eastern and
western worlds. The church in that city was probably founded by Epaphras. The
reason we think so is that Paul addresses his letter to the people there, but
doesn't reference anyone personally. It is, however, near several other
churches where Paul is known to have spoken. The letter itself was written
approximately A.D. 63. This would be about two years before Paul's death. We
hear nothing about Colossae after this; there is no other correspondence with
the church in that city. According to Eusebius the reason for this is that an
earthquake destroyed the city approximately A.D. 70.
At the time of this writing, Paul is in prison. Apparently,
Epaphras has come to him to encourage him. In the process he tells him about
his home church. We suspect that Epaphras asked Paul to write this letter to
the church at Colossae for their encouragement. It has been suggested that the
reason for this is that a fraudulent letter, purporting to be from Paul, was
circulating in the area. Paul, in this letter, lays out the nature of Christ
and what we should do about it — which therefore makes letter is very useful to
us today.
As we said, this city is a meeting place of ideas. There
were two particular Jewish ideas going around the city at the time.
There was a very strange hybrid of Zoroastrianism and Judaism.
Zoroastrianism, for those of you not familiar, holds that there are two equal
and opposite spiritual forces. One of these is good; one of these is evil. Star
Wars fans will remember the dark side of the force, for example. It's one of
those ideas that pops up every now and then. How you mix this with Judaism I do
not know, but they did.
Another group prominent in the area is familiar to you: the
Essenes. These are the people whose brothers in Palestine wrote out what are
now called the Dead Sea Scrolls. They were largely an ascetic group.
At the same time, the beginnings of the Gnostic heresy are
arising. One version, the Docetic, held that Jesus did not have a real,
physical body. His body was just an appearance; the word they used for this was
"icon." It is very much parallel to the icon in use for Microsoft Windows
system. The other version, the Cerinthian, separated Christ from Jesus. Christ
was some sort of spiritual being who came to Jesus at his baptism and left as
he was dying on the cross. Both of these stem from the Greek philosophical
position that the flesh is inherently evil.
In addition to these versions, we had several other
religions running around the place. There was a very secretive cult named
Mithraism, which is very typical of what is called a mystery religion. Most of
its tenets are unknown to us today; its major appeal was that if you joined,
you were in on the secret. There was also a religion based on a fertility
goddess, Cybele. These two particular religions were strong in the area around
Colossae. Interestingly, the one based on Cybele has recently been revived — in
the form of a cult that holds certain sexual practices known as female
domination as being necessary to the conduct of marriage. Apparently, since the
priests of Cybele castrated themselves to become such, they felt this
particular form of ancient religion was most suitable for their purposes.
Further investigation into these two religions I leave to the reader – with
Colossians 1:1-8 NASB
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, (2) To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ who are at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from
God our Father. (3) We give thanks to God,
the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, (4) since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and
the love which you have for all the saints; (5)
because of the hope laid up for you in heaven, of which you previously heard in
the word of truth, the gospel (6) which has
come to you, just as in all the world also it is constantly bearing fruit and
increasing, even as it has been doing in
you also since the day you heard of it
and understood the grace of God in truth; (7)
just as you learned it from Epaphras,
our beloved fellow bond-servant, who is a faithful servant of Christ on our
behalf, (8) and he also informed us of your
love in the Spirit.
There is a puzzle in the opening remarks of this letter. Do
you see the phrase, "Saints and faithful brethren?" Why does Paul make this
distinction? The best answer I've been able to determine is this: it is a
poetic repetition. The word "Saints" denotes our relationship with God; the
phrase "faithful brethren" denotes our relationship with each other.
Paul often begins his prayers with thanksgiving — a practice
which has its merits. There are three things for which he is thankful:
First, for their faith in Christ Jesus. It is important to
remember that these people have never met Jesus in the flesh, and apparently
have never even talked to an apostle in the flesh. In that sense, they are much
closer to us than the people in Ephesus, to whom Paul preached. When you
consider the other religious options around, you can see that these people
resemble us in a great number of ways.
Second, for their love for the saints. This should not be
misinterpreted in the Catholic sense, as that type of Saint has yet to arise.
Rather, it means that they perform the ordinary acts of Christian hospitality
and charity towards one another. This, we are told, is how the world will know
that we are Christians: by our love.
Finally, for their hope. This seems a little vague to us, but in
the early church and had only one real meaning. That meeting was the hope of
the resurrection of the dead at the return of Christ. This is something that
has disappeared from the preaching in the author's home church lately. We may
assume, however, that God Almighty has not changed his mind on the subject.
Paul incidentally describes the gospel in his prayer. He
begins by referring to it as the "word of truth." This is something which is
quite important to the Colossians, considering the vast mix of religions that
are around them. They need the reassurance that they have selected the right
one, that they are selected the one that is true. Paul gives them two pieces of
evidence for this:
The first is the fruit that the gospel is bearing within the
Colossians themselves. The argument is simple: take a look at what's happening
in your own life, since you accepted the gospel of Jesus Christ. If you see the
fruit of the Holy Spirit in your life, then you know that this is something you
didn't do yourself — and that what you believe is in fact the real truth. In
short, look at the evidence.
The second is the gospel bearing fruit and increasing in the
world around them. What does this mean? It means that the other people in Colossae
are examining this message of the gospel and finding it superior to the mystery
religions and strange combinations of ideas. This is not surprising; for the
most part those other religions are man-made. Christianity explicitly invites
the nonbeliever to examine the roots and foundations of the faith. Reason is
not the enemy of faith, but the ally.
Paul now puts in a word for the local boy. He wants them to
be assured that what they heard from Epaphras is the same thing they would've
heard from Paul. Paul's reputation is, of course much greater; therefore it is
appropriate for him to certify the preacher they have locally. He makes three
Epaphras is Paul's beloved fellow bondservant. Break that down
with me. He is "beloved" — not just somebody that's tolerated. Paul knows the
man personally and loves. He is also Paul's "fellow bondservant." In other
words, he's doing the same work as Paul — and with the same attitude. That
attitude is that he is not someone high and mighty in the church (the one
apostle, if anyone, could make that claim) but rather a servant of Christ to
the point of being a slave.
Epaphras is faithful on behalf of Paul and those who are carrying
the gospel. In other words, Epaphras is not inventing some extra things or leaving
things out, but rather he is preaching the entire truth to the people of
Just in case you folks thought you could relax now, and rest upon
your reputation, Paul now reminds him that Epaphras bragged on them. They now
have a reputation to live up to.
Colossians 1:9-14 NASB
For this reason also, since the day we heard of it,
we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the
knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, (10) so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the
Lord, to please Him in all respects,
bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; (11) strengthened with all power, according to His
glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience; joyously (12) giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified
us to share in the inheritance of the saints in Light. (13) For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and
transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, (14)
in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
For this reason? What is this reason for which Paul prays
for the Colossians? Let me summarize it in the three words used before: faith,
hope and love. These three things, Paul assured the Corinthians, are the things
that abide. They also move Paul to pray for those he has never met. We may now
examine his prayers.
The word used for knowledge here is epignosis —
meaning a full and complete knowledge. There are three things he wants them to
have knowledge of:
The first is God's will. As he is writing to a large group, we
may assume that this implies the will of God which should be known by each and
every Christian.
The second is for spiritual wisdom. It is a curious phrasing in
the Greek, and sound strange to modern ears. We are not much acquainted with
wisdom as a desirable thing, and spiritual wisdom seems to be almost a
contradiction in terms. Our emphasis today on the idea that things spiritual
are things emotional is the cause of this. They would've seen no contradiction
between wisdom (an intellectual activity) and things spiritual, which did not
to them imply purely emotional.
The third is for understanding. The Greek word for this means
something like to mentally put it all together. The concept here is one of
understanding the big picture as well as the tiny details.
Of course, prayer does you no good unless you attempt to put
it into practice. You have to "walk the talk," as the old phrase goes. Interestingly,
Paul starts out which is something almost self defining. He tells you to walk
in a manner worthy of the Lord. It's as if he is saying that you should know
how to do this; it should be obvious. You're there to please him, and not just
partially. So what is it that God is looking for?
The first thing is that you are bearing fruit. If you have the
Holy Spirit in your life, your life should be different than it was before. All
those fruits of the spirit should be showing up in your life.
Next, you should have increasing knowledge of the faith. This is
the reason that you are encouraged to read the Bible daily. Those who have made
a practice of this over many years will understand the phenomenon. You come
across a passage that you've read ten or twenty times before and suddenly
discover some new meaning. You just weren't ready for it last year, but now is
the time. If this doesn't happen to you, perhaps you should be examined your
reading program. Or start one.
Finally, your faith should be strengthened as you go. Paul gives
us two descriptions of this strengthening faith.
First, he talks about attaining all steadfastness and patience.
Those who believe that faith is an emotional experience will have some
difficulty with this. They would view it differently. They would view that this
is the normal result of increasing faith. Faith is not something that floats up
and down with the minute, but his calm and steady.
Next, he says that this is something that happens joyously. Paul
was never an advocate of sour persimmon faith. The life of faith is the life of
triumph; the life of triumph is the life of joy.
There is a bit of a problem in verse twelve. It appears that
we are to give thanks to God the father now that we are qualified to be saints.
In the original language, it is clear that this is not something that we did —
but rather something that God did for us. That is something for which we should
give thanks.
It seems like Paul has just slipped this into the stream of
thought, so we might want to consider this just a bit more carefully. The
picture he's drawing for you here is that before we met Christ we were in the
domain of darkness. It might've been one of those mystery religions, or some
strange combination of Judaism and who knows what else. But the truth is we
were stumbling around in the darkness, trying to figure out what all those
things were that we were bumping into. One of the characteristics of many other
religions is the explanation that there is no explanation. Things just happen.
You're supposed to walk around in the dark. As a result, it's easy to get let
down a path which leads to sin and destruction — because you have no light to
tell you where the path is going.
But that's not us. We have been transferred — military veterans
will think of this is a permanent change of station — to the kingdom of Christ.
Things were vague before; now they are clear. Methods seem to be strange
formulas and incantations; now we talk to God. The lights are on; we know where
were going. Not only that; we have been redeemed by the forgiveness of sins. We
have been set right with God; indeed, let us give thanks.
Author: John Hendershot
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