Proverbs 11
24 One person gives freely, yet gains even more;
another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty.
25 A generous person will prosper;
whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.
These verses mean that people who share their wealth and help others will eventually get blessed
and have even more wealth to help the poor. These people will be rewarded for their kind actions
while those who are not willing to share will be poor.
Action Steps:
1: Share my things for the people who are in need.
2: Encourage people who have low self-esteem.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Monday, February 6, 2012
Proverbs 10
Proverbs 10
8 The wise in heart accept commands,
but a chattering fool comes to ruin.
21 The lips of the righteous nourish many,
but fools die for lack of sense.
These verses mean that wise people listen while foolish people whine. Righteous people speak good things to others and refresh them while foolish people who lack common sense say strange things and get embarrassed. For example, Abraham accepted the command of God to kill his son and got a reward. On the other hand, people who chatted foolish things when Noah was building the ark died when the great flood killed them.
Action Steps:
1: listen to people in authority and respect them.
2: say good things others and encourage them.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Proverbs 9
Proverbs 9:17~18
17 “Stolen water is refreshing;
food eaten in secret tastes the best!”
18 But little do they know that the dead are there.
Her guests are in the depths of the grave.
These verses mean that temptations or things that people get in an easy way (stolen water & food eaten in secret) may seem pleasing and sweet, but in the end the consequences are going to be bad. These are caused by lack of good judgment and thus people should have wisdom and follow teachings of God.
Action Steps:
1. Be wise and make good judgments.
2. Do not get tempted by temporarily pleasing things.
17 “Stolen water is refreshing;
food eaten in secret tastes the best!”
18 But little do they know that the dead are there.
Her guests are in the depths of the grave.
These verses mean that temptations or things that people get in an easy way (stolen water & food eaten in secret) may seem pleasing and sweet, but in the end the consequences are going to be bad. These are caused by lack of good judgment and thus people should have wisdom and follow teachings of God.
Action Steps:
1. Be wise and make good judgments.
2. Do not get tempted by temporarily pleasing things.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Feature Story 2 DOS
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2012/01/flickr-photographer-horine/
This article features on a photographer Sam Horine. It tells how he got the job and what he does these days.
This isn't just a news article because it is not like what happened lately.
I think it is a timeless article because his story can be inspiring to the readers at all times.
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2012/01/family-and-players-mourn-paternos-death/
This article features on the death of legendary Penn State coach Joe Paterno.
It tells how Joe Paterno had so much influence on people around him and therefore can be said a timeless article.
This article features on a photographer Sam Horine. It tells how he got the job and what he does these days.
This isn't just a news article because it is not like what happened lately.
I think it is a timeless article because his story can be inspiring to the readers at all times.
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2012/01/family-and-players-mourn-paternos-death/
This article features on the death of legendary Penn State coach Joe Paterno.
It tells how Joe Paterno had so much influence on people around him and therefore can be said a timeless article.
Proverbs 8
Proverbs 8:13
To fear the LORD is to hate evil;
I hate pride and arrogance,
evil behavior and perverse speech.
This verse means that if you follow God, you will avoid pride, arrogance, and many other evil things.
Pride and arrogance make people haughty and make them think they're better than anyone else.
Evil behavior and perverse speech may ruin harmony and peace with others.
Action Steps:
1. Stay humble at all times even if I have something better.
2. Avoid evil and watch the language I use.
To fear the LORD is to hate evil;
I hate pride and arrogance,
evil behavior and perverse speech.
This verse means that if you follow God, you will avoid pride, arrogance, and many other evil things.
Pride and arrogance make people haughty and make them think they're better than anyone else.
Evil behavior and perverse speech may ruin harmony and peace with others.
Action Steps:
1. Stay humble at all times even if I have something better.
2. Avoid evil and watch the language I use.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Competition/Gehlen Aire Articles
1. Ross the boss/ Ricky Ross Daddy: the man with two jobs (preferable)
Ross Michael Ruhland, who now works at Jerry's Pizza and Taco Bell, is known as one of the best pizza maker and fastfood restaurant worker in Le Mars. He is not just an average pizza maker. He is a creator, an artist. His famous pizza the "TB Special" a revolutionary pizza that nobody has ever even attempted to make it.
2. Gehlen Spalding Unite: Spart(j)ays
For 2012-13 Football season, Gehlen Catholic and Spalding Catholic will combine their football teams.
Ross Michael Ruhland, who now works at Jerry's Pizza and Taco Bell, is known as one of the best pizza maker and fastfood restaurant worker in Le Mars. He is not just an average pizza maker. He is a creator, an artist. His famous pizza the "TB Special" a revolutionary pizza that nobody has ever even attempted to make it.
2. Gehlen Spalding Unite: Spart(j)ays
For 2012-13 Football season, Gehlen Catholic and Spalding Catholic will combine their football teams.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Featured Stories
http://articles.cnn.com/2012-01-12/asia/world_asia_new-frogs_1_frog-papua-new-guinea-body-size?_s=PM:ASIA
This CNN article features on the world's smallest frog found in Papua New Guinea. I think it is a good feature story because it deals with a light topic (a frog), and how it was found by Christopher Austin, an associate professor at Louisiana State University. The article describes the frog very well and how important the discovery was. The discovery of this frog can be very worthy any time of the year and can be said that it is a timeless article.
http://articles.cnn.com/2012-01-07/justice/justice_maine-missing-girl_1_investigation-son-phones?_s=PM:JUSTICE
This CNN article features grandmother who says that no family member is responsible for the disappearance of the missing child in Maine. I think it is a good feature story because it focuses on one person and her anecdotes. The article tells how the grandmother allowed police to investigate her without a warrant.
This CNN article features on the world's smallest frog found in Papua New Guinea. I think it is a good feature story because it deals with a light topic (a frog), and how it was found by Christopher Austin, an associate professor at Louisiana State University. The article describes the frog very well and how important the discovery was. The discovery of this frog can be very worthy any time of the year and can be said that it is a timeless article.
http://articles.cnn.com/2012-01-07/justice/justice_maine-missing-girl_1_investigation-son-phones?_s=PM:JUSTICE
This CNN article features grandmother who says that no family member is responsible for the disappearance of the missing child in Maine. I think it is a good feature story because it focuses on one person and her anecdotes. The article tells how the grandmother allowed police to investigate her without a warrant.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Proverbs 7
7:2 Keep my commandments and live; Guard my teaching as the apple of your eye.
This verse means that we should always follow God's commandments. Although everyone knows God's commandments people often forget them and I think it is very easy to ignore the commandments because doing things without following the commandments seems a lot easier sometimes. However, we should always follow his teachings.
Action steps:
I will try to keep in mind God's commandments and "Guard his teaching as the apple of my eye. "
This verse means that we should always follow God's commandments. Although everyone knows God's commandments people often forget them and I think it is very easy to ignore the commandments because doing things without following the commandments seems a lot easier sometimes. However, we should always follow his teachings.
Action steps:
I will try to keep in mind God's commandments and "Guard his teaching as the apple of my eye. "
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Proverbs 6
6:9 How long will you sleep, sluggard? When will you arise out of your sleep?
6:20 My son, keep your father's commandment, And don't forsake your mother's teaching.
These verses caught my eyes because I sleep alot, and I often forget my parents teachings.
Verse 6:9 means that people shouldn't be lazy or procrastinate. They should do their work.
Verse 6:20 means that people should follow church teachings and all the lessons or morals they learned.
Action Steps: I wil try not to sleep during classes and keep in mind of all the teachings.
6:20 My son, keep your father's commandment, And don't forsake your mother's teaching.
These verses caught my eyes because I sleep alot, and I often forget my parents teachings.
Verse 6:9 means that people shouldn't be lazy or procrastinate. They should do their work.
Verse 6:20 means that people should follow church teachings and all the lessons or morals they learned.
Action Steps: I wil try not to sleep during classes and keep in mind of all the teachings.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Monday, October 31, 2011
Proverbs 4
4:27 Don't turn to the right hand nor to the left. Remove your foot from evil.
This verse means that people should avoid all evil and be honest. Instead of deceiving others people should be straight forward. Also, people shouldn't follow the wrong path (right/left). Although it seems more pleasing, it will turn people away from God.
Action Steps: I will try to follow the right path instead of swerving to either left or right. If I stay close to God and be honest, I won't have to sin.
This verse means that people should avoid all evil and be honest. Instead of deceiving others people should be straight forward. Also, people shouldn't follow the wrong path (right/left). Although it seems more pleasing, it will turn people away from God.
Action Steps: I will try to follow the right path instead of swerving to either left or right. If I stay close to God and be honest, I won't have to sin.
Monday, October 24, 2011
Proverbs 5
5: 3~4
For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her mouth is smoother than oil.
But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword.
This verse means that it can be very tempting to sin because sin makes things look easier and bring more pleaseure. However, it is like an two-edged sword that will bring negative consequences although it may bring some pleasure for a short period of time.
Action steps:
I will try to make the right decisions every time instead of finding a easier way that leads me to sin.
For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her mouth is smoother than oil.
But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword.
This verse means that it can be very tempting to sin because sin makes things look easier and bring more pleaseure. However, it is like an two-edged sword that will bring negative consequences although it may bring some pleasure for a short period of time.
Action steps:
I will try to make the right decisions every time instead of finding a easier way that leads me to sin.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Proverbs 3
3: 5~6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, on your own intelligence rely not;
In all your ways be mindful of him, and he will make straight your paths.
This verse means that people should be faithful and believe in God instead of following their instincts.
God will lead people to the right path if people trust God with all their hearts.
This verse caught my eyes because people tend to act on their own instead of believing in God.
Action step:
Whenever there's a challenge I will remain faithful and believe that God will find the right path for me.
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, on your own intelligence rely not;
In all your ways be mindful of him, and he will make straight your paths.
This verse means that people should be faithful and believe in God instead of following their instincts.
God will lead people to the right path if people trust God with all their hearts.
This verse caught my eyes because people tend to act on their own instead of believing in God.
Action step:
Whenever there's a challenge I will remain faithful and believe that God will find the right path for me.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Proverbs 2
2: 20~21
Thus you may walk in the way of good men, and keep to the paths of the jsut.
For the upright will dwell in the land, the honest will remain in it;
This verse caught my eye because it reminds people how they should live with others these days.
Instead of being dishonest or following an unjust path people should seek justice and goodness.
That way, people can live in harmony and be successful.
Action step
Even if it seems like the problem can be solved easily by being dishonest or unjust, I will try to be honest and stick up for right things.
Thus you may walk in the way of good men, and keep to the paths of the jsut.
For the upright will dwell in the land, the honest will remain in it;
This verse caught my eye because it reminds people how they should live with others these days.
Instead of being dishonest or following an unjust path people should seek justice and goodness.
That way, people can live in harmony and be successful.
Action step
Even if it seems like the problem can be solved easily by being dishonest or unjust, I will try to be honest and stick up for right things.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Proverbs 1
This is the fate of everyone greedy of loot: unlawful gain takes away the life of him who aquires it
Proverbs 1:19
This phrase means that greedy people who had unjust gains will have their lives taken away.
It teaches us that greedy people will eventually be punished.
It tells us try not to gain things in an unjust way just because we want them.
Action steps:
I learned that I shouldn't be greedy or try to get things that I don't need.
Proverbs 1:19
This phrase means that greedy people who had unjust gains will have their lives taken away.
It teaches us that greedy people will eventually be punished.
It tells us try not to gain things in an unjust way just because we want them.
Action steps:
I learned that I shouldn't be greedy or try to get things that I don't need.
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