When you live in northern climes one can feel as if you're in a time warp.  Today is a quiet holiday in Jamaica.  Quiet too and probably a good portion of its citizens sleeping in Trinidad after its annual carnival.  Well the groundhog didn't see its shadow so we should spring eternal come March 21st.

But even Fla is feeling a chill of its own and WOW! who really wants to be in the Capitol right now.....for the past 2 weeks its been whiter than white.... and closed down for government business for close to one week....superpower or what -- not!... but white all around.. is that a sign to Obama bringing his Chicago chill and colour to the Washington, DC landscape?

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Hello people,

   I have to say that 2009 was some year, but can't you believe that the whole decade has just flew by! I know it is a sign of getting older, when you can remember things vividly ten years ago and what I had dreamed about or thought about my future then, is never what I have expected now. But each day is a blessing and I have to make the best out of it.
   I hope all of you had a good year as well, many the testing of your faith. I know my faith has been tested and I am still waiting on the  Lord for some things.  But overall, I learnt the most important thing this year, the Lord is always there no matter what if you plan to follow Him or not.  I went through a slew of emotions this year, mainly frustration. It was not so much financially, but I was upset at God. I was upset because He didn't give me what I want when I wanted it.      Yet, as each day rolls into one another, I realize that God is right about one thing. That I am not ready and I should wait in anticipation. For example, I am waiting to get the job of my dreams, but in the meantime, I got to acquire the skills and confidence needed for the job. Each time  I send out a resume for a prospect job, I know I am learning a little bit each day.
      Other than job prospects, I also learnt a lot about people. Yes, people. As for my brothers and sisters in Christ, we got to realize that we are not perfect. If we were, there would be no need to depend on one another. But sometimes we act perfect. Like the other day, I realized, that right now in the season that I am currently in right now, I really have one true friend outside of family. And I mean a real loving brother in Christ. He's always been there and we talk about God together, truthfully. I also have a sweet sister in Christ as my friend, and we have been able to share lots of stories as well. But as for everyone else, they are merely acquaintances. I am still getting to know a lot of them, even though it has been years we have met. You know, as with any relationship, if you want it to be fruitful, both parties must put some work in to make it work. As a friend, calling me once a year isn't going to make the friendship, it'll be barely surviving.
   Anyways, my darlings, I hope you have a beautiful day and wish the best of the year ahead. But every day is a new year and I pray that all of your needs are met in the name of Jesus.

Love and peace,

Isabis Inside

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hi. I was hoping someone could help me. im looking for a really close friend of mine. his name is daniel edwards. also known as mr. biggs or just biggs. if anybody knows of him it would really appreciate it if you would let me know please. thank-you

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I grew up listening to reggae music because my dad was a true-blue hippy and he was stuck in the 70s, his salad days when activism was anything but violent and everybody was wearing hip ponchos, cool bell-bottoms and tie-dyed shirts. My father was a happy-go-lucky man, living a life of no worries and no stress. Don't get me wrong, he was responsible and he worked really hard to provide for our family. We had a house, comfortable clothes, good food and we all went to good schools. He was always there for us, attending ballgames, dance recitals, and was always present in parent-teacher conferences. We all looked up to him because he was the epitome of cool, always in control of his emotions and always remained calm under any given circumstances. And he took good care of us despite his busy schedule and his night-outs with his friends. After I write my custom essay for school, he always spends time with us and reads stories to us before we go to bed even if he was exhausted after a hard day's work.

And so we all lived with a positive outlook and perspective about life. I took to heart the inspirational messages from Bob Marley's epic songs that promotes peace and love for everyone. Three Little Birds was and will always be my favourite song because that's how I live my life, no worries because I know that everything will be all right. When I am facing adversaries and challenges in my daily life, I don't fret and worry my life away; I just face my problems head-on and ride out the deluge. And everything works out fine in the end.

Despite of a life with no worries, I am still deeply troubled for the marginalized and underprivileged people around the world, especially children who are suffering from wars and strife since time immemorial. We have to stop all the hate, violence and bloodshed that we relentlessly spew against each other. As Bob Marley has ingrained upon my mind since my childhood days, we need to stand up for our right and we need to do it now more than ever. And so when I am not contributing to essay writing services or studying for exams for school, I dedicate and devote my extra time in helping those in need. I volunteer for Red Cross and UNICEF because I know that every little thing and even the smallest acts of kindness can make all the difference in the world. We all have one love and one heart and we should all join hands to emancipate ourselves from the harsh realities of life.

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Hello people,

   I hope you are doing well and whatever you are believing God for, that it will come to pass.  As long it is according to God's word. It has been a while since I have written a post, but I still have the desire for God. You know sometimes, it may feel like God has not heard your prayer (Notice that, I said 'feel' not know), but realize God is more than an emotion.

      I think a lot of times as people, well in my experience when it comes to my relationship with God, I sort of expect Him to respond as a human being would with emotions or would get mad at me if I said something.  The Lord certainly has emotions, but as a spirit He can control them. Remember in the first chapter of Genesis, the Lord said let's make man in our own image.  Thus, since we have a similar image to God, that means we should control of our emotions, not the other way around.

        Well as I continue to become more intimate with and in God, there are trials when it may give me the opportunity to 'feel' lonely and think that God has forgotten all about me. I was like that earlier in my faith, but those thoughts do come again. If such a thought is against the will of God, just know that through the blood of Christ, as a child of God 'Do not be conformed by this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind' Romans 12:2.

  Renewing the mind is a process and that's why you should be cautious of what you put in your heart, because out of the heart brings the issues of life.  Anything that will give you doubt about the power of God is definitely something to stay away from. When you give you up on God, you don't trust Him and then are led to your own devices.  In our world of senses, doing what we know may be comfortable even if it hurts us, but it is only because we 'know'.

 I know once I trust God, I can surrender and not to lean on my own understanding (Proverbs 3:5).  Thank God I don't know everything, if I did, I would give up on God.  That's scary! Depending on my finite understanding can barely get me through the day, thank you Lord for your blood so I can enjoy life once again! As long as I meditate on His Word, He is faithful to me, even when I am not.

I hope this post has been a blessing to all. It certainly has been a blessing for me to write it.

Love your sister in Christ,
Isabis Inside

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