Live, Love, and Line Dance

So was driving to work this morning- and had a thought. A healthy Christ like Marriage is like a well sung Hymn. You have the instruments, representing friends and family. The husband and wife wouldn’t be where they are now without their encouragement. Helping to keep them motivated and on key- keeping them focused. The instrument have to account for the lead and harmonizer, and support both of them, not just one. The lead and the harmonizer do not need the instruments but they are stronger with their support. You have the harmonized- the wife. She perfectly compliments the lead- repeating and supporting the words he says(even when she may not always agree with them). She helps him in moments where he may have temporarily forgotten the lyrics or is to nervous to sing. When he struggles, she may need to take the lead for a moment, just to help him back on his feet. And last you have the lead vocalist- the husband. He leads the group in praise. He is the man in charge. Putting w

"A friend who guards her words is a gift." Once you have experienced true friendship, it is a little easier to identify the frauds. A true friend will be honest and true - even when it hurts. "Words spoken by friends are especially powerful. They can lift us up and spur us on to achieve things that wouldn't have been possible without the encouragement of a friend. But harmful words can also be the very thing that renders a woman powerless and shut her down." True friends will not tell you what you want to hear but what you NEED to hear. Harmful words can be said in a friendly tone... "'A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.' (John 13:34-35). It is simply impossible to love another person the way Christ wants us to love while speaking hurtful words to or about them. And loving others isn't a gent

What’s in a name by Niko Medrano What does your name mean?” I’ve been asked this several times. “Falaniko” is certainly a unique name. Unfortunately, its translation doesn’t mean anything particularly interesting. It is the Samoan variant of the name “Francis”, which basically just means “from France”. Not only is this rather dull, but it’s also untrue of me. I am most definitely not “from France”. ... But my name does carry more meaning than its translation. It is found in the person whom I was indirectly named after: my Abuelo, or Grandfather. I had heard stories about him ever since I was little. I couldn’t recall them all perfectly, but I had heard enough to have a great respect for the man. What stuck with me weren’t the exciting stories from his difficult and crazy life, but rather his integrity, honesty, compassion, and most importantly, his love of the Lord. My parents wanted to name me after him. “Francisco” was his name. However, there were already plenty of other Franci

1 Corinthians 12:23 ESV, "And on those parts of the body that we think less honorable we bestow the greater honor, and our unpresentable parts are treated with greater modesty..." ... 1 Timohty 2:9 ESV, "Likewise also that women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self- control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire..." ... Romans 14:12-23 ESV, "Therefore let us not pass judgement on one another any longer, but rather decide never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother. I know and am persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself, but it is unclean for anyone who thinks it unclean." ... So a common topic this week seems to be modesty. It has been brought up in many conversations I have been a part of lately, so I figured it was time I do a post about it! ... I have been asked recently why I dress so modestly. Which honestly, is quite the compliment, becau

"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart"- Jeremiah 1:5 So, I know this may step on some toes - but I’ve got to get something off my chest. I do not understand how Christians can justify being Pro-choice. I mean, how can you, with good conscious, face God on judgement day and tell Him that you supported the murder of His children. I mean, please explain to me how it is not murder in your eyes. I just cannot see how Christians justify this act when scripture is clear about the killing of other human beings. And how can we have the arrogance to pretend to know when a child in the womb is officially a "person"? Do we really think we have the right to make that call? I mean, for goodness' sake, not to be that person, but we literally arrest and fine people for destroying Bald Eagle Eggs- fertilized eggs- just like the baby inside of me. I had someone tell me today that because I was only 10 weeks along I

There was once a time that being skinny was a bad thing, and women were looking for ways to gain weight... than there was a time where every girl wanted to be thin- having hips and a butt was a bad thing.... and now if you don't have curves- you're made fun of- you aren't classified as "sexy". When will people realize that it doesn't matter what others think but what you are happy with? I mean don't get me wrong- there is a point where you are to skinny or to thick that it is unhealthy for you- but as long as you are healthy and feel good- what does it matter if someone has more curves, or has a bigger butt,or a smaller waste than you? Some people are physically built differently- for example- I have a friend who eats like a football player, does a ton of squats, but still doesn't gain any curves- where as for me- due to my Mexican/Samoan blood- am naturally very tall and curvy. I envy her for her muscular healthy body- but she envies my curvy body