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Today’s Prayer (12/31/2019)

Oh Lord, there is no one like you in the heavens and earth below. While others may lift up their favorite sports athletes, music artists, movie or TV stars, I am happy to lift You up instead in praise. There is nobody I’d rather follow then in Your footsteps. Other people have let me down over time, but You have never forsaken me. I thought that the riches of this world could make me happy, but really it was only in the moments that I had the good in things in life that I found joy, but it all passed as the newness of the items wore off, and other better things came out that I wanted instead. So I was always left feeling ripped off and never fully satisfied with what I had in life. This is not the goodness that You give, oh Lord. For what You do for us is never-ending peace, strength, hope, love, joy, happiness, mercy, forgiveness, compassion, and kindness. I never have to worry about going to anyone else for things, for You are the giver of all good things. What the world wants to do for me and give me doesn’t even hold a candle of the types of things You have already done and will do for me, as I continue to trust in You. Therefore, I am so happy to say that my life is better than ever before. Because You are my shepherd, I am fed and nourished each day of my life. You have lifted me upon Your shoulders and given me strength like eagles. Therefore, my burdens are not only on my shoulders but Yours as well. Wow, You are so good, Lord. Thank You for all that You have done for me. I love You, God. I trust in You. All the praise and glory to Your mighty Name, who saves. Amen.

Today’s Prayer (12/30/2019)

Oh Lord, I love You and only want to stay in Your presence. Help me to not give in to temptation, but be led away from it at all costs. Nothing is worth more than losing out on an opportunity to do Your will. I’ve learned from the past that to willfully sin is to blind myself of what is right. Therefore, don’t allow me to fall victim to sin and death again. I’ve experienced enough of what guilt and shame does to a person and I am tired of it. I’d rather live in Your love and have Your joy every morning that I wake. So shine Your upon me, that all will see You inside of me. Help me to be bold in my witness to the lost. Help me find those that are lost and reach them with the gospel message of hope. I wish that every person would be able to wake up to their sins and draw near unto You in their confessions before it is too late. In saying this, my prayer is to also reach those that are casual or regular drinkers of alcohol, which is generally beer or wine. Doing such things, people are falling into drunkenness and allowing their minds to be clouded over. They are not sober but are as people of the world. Such people are not saved in Your kingdom, and I hope to reach them before their time is up. May Your words be in my heart always, that when I encounter people in the bar scenes, Your words will come out and convict them of their sins. Therefore, it will not be me judging them, but Your Words, which stand supreme. What people need is discipline, and to learn to fear You, while in sin. Then, will they repent and allow You to cover them with Your blood. Where there is forgiveness and mercy. Amen.

Today’s Prayer (12/29/2019)

Oh Lord, I pray for every person that is still living a life of sin. What they are doing is very destructive to not only themselves, but to others around them. So convict these people of the wrath to come, lest they repent and be made right with you, while in this life. Based on your Word, I know it is serious stuff to walk uprightly in this life and not continue living for the world. Truly, people have become very disobedient to Your will and don’t even realize it. This is very sad, since sin and repentance are not taught as much, or not at all, in certain churches anymore. What we need are pastors that are leading the flock of Christ on the path of righteousness, and instead, they are leading them on paths that do not save their souls from hell. Oh Lord, convict these men of their sins, that they may stop beating around the bush when it comes to certain topics in the Bible, but begin to teach on them with boldness. This way, people will understand that using foul language is so evil, that even their faith is dead also if they continue to do so. There is so much people need to learn when it comes to sin and death. And without fully coming to You in repentance, these people will never be washed clean through Your blood. So I pray that people will desire to teach exactly what the Bible says and also be doers of the Word. Then, will people walk out their faith and begin to shine Your light for all to see. I love You, Lord. Your ways are true and faithful. I believe in You enough to give up my sinful lifestyle and follow You. This world doesn’t even hold a candle to what you can do in my life. Amen.

Today’s Prayer (12/28/2019)

Oh Lord, I love and honor You. There is nothing this world can offer me that you have not already done for my life. Because Your presence is with me, I am filled with so much peace, love, and happiness. I welcome You, Lord, in my life now and forever. It is my prayer that You will always be with me. I am so much stronger now and I know it is because of Your great love for me. Only You could free me from the lusts of my eyes and the covetousness in my heart. You have given me better desires to serve You in Your kingdom. I am now walking in Your holiness as I seek You, Lord, daily through reading the Bible, praying, and doing Your will. I am unable to do this on my own, but only through the Holy Spirit in me. Thank You, Jesus. I praise You, Lord. You are so merciful and kind. Thank You for hearing my prayers and having compassion for my life. I am a new man because of what You have done for me. And now I have hope that others that are in bondage now, because of their addictions, that You will free them also in Your mighty Name. If these people would just come to You in all their brokenness, then You would make them whole. All I can do is lead these people, even while they are in sin, to Your holy presence in prayer, and You are able to do the rest while convicting them of the evil state they are in. So lead these people away from all their lusts and covetousness, while giving them over to clean thoughts that honor You. I say these things, Lord, in Your mighty Name, Jesus. Oh, how I love and adore You, God. Amen.

Today’s Prayer (12/27/2019)

Oh Lord, watch over us and protect us from the enemy. Don’t allow Satan to get the upper hand in our lives. We would rather walk in Your light, then to find darkness in our lives once again. And this day, we give all our impure thoughts over to You. And if we have slipped up and given our hearts and minds over to such evil thoughts, we are sorry. Please forgive us for falling flat on our faces. It is our desire to follow You and to find victory over the enemy. So fight the fight with us, that we may be shielded, because of our faith in You. May Your words always be in our hearts, that it may lead us to do things that are pleasing in Your sight. And we come to You in prayer because we love You more than anything. The flesh is just an obstacle, sometimes, to going all-in for you. For that reason, take away anything in our lives that You disapprove of. Even the things we give our eyes over to in TV, movies and video games. We are willing to give up watching and playing anything that doesn’t agree with Your standards. And with our music tastes, conform them to Yours, that we may be edified in the music we listen to and the TV we watch. And help us manage our time better. There is a time and a place for family time, but it is better to be serving You. So help us know when to stop what we are doing so that we can pray, read the Bible, or just go out and be used by You in ministry. We love You more than what the enemy and the world can offer. I’ve found joy that lasts, while in your presence. The best part is that I have no guilt when I am with You. Thank You, Lord. I trust in You. Amen.

Today’s Prayer (12/26/2019)

Oh Lord, I pray that people will not only make room for You in their everyday life, but long to do Your will above all else. There was a time that I fit You in my day, along with my own desires, but really Your will was not performed. Sure, I got some things out of the Bible and prayer, but really I was not made alive yet. It was then that You put it on my heart to put aside things in my life that do not glorify You. So You helped me give up watching the shows of this world, while helping me stop video games. Surely, the things that I was giving my eyes over to was not for You and was only leading me away from You, while giving me impure thoughts in the meantime. Looking back, I do not miss the action-packed movies on TV, and even the comedy shows, for they were always so crude and dishonored You through making killing and immodesty seem ok. So thank You, Lord, for delivering me from my video game and movie collection addiction. I used to think that having the best movies and games on Steam was going to make me happy, but again, it only led to much guilt and shame, because of how it made me feel on the inside. Those games often made me get angry and I would even blow up at those I love, while also giving me over to impure thoughts. Only You could change a person like this. So thank You again for freeing me from the bondage of sin. In Your presence, I’ve found freedom from the addiction of TV, movies, and video games. I don’t need them anymore, but only more of You. Only You can fill me up with the joy I need, and give me over to the best things in life. I love You, Lord. Amen.

Today’s Prayer (12/25/2019)

Oh Lord, I am grateful for this Christmas day. It is a wonderful day to celebrate Your birth. Though it is always an honor to think of You throughout the year, this time is so good, in that it is set apart to honor You and Your glorious birth. Thank You for coming down to redeem us from the laws of Moses. Those laws were heavy and often caused people to fall into sin and slavery. So You came and fulfilled them with the cross, of which You bore the sins of the world. Thank You for caring so much for us all, as to be the Lamb of God who paid the payment for sins, once and for all. Therefore, our faithfulness to You is what saves us now. I declare this in prayer, for I want all people to know that only You can save us. It is our faith that makes our lives whole. You are able to take the life that we are in now and help us turn from our sins, through repentance, because of our belief that moves us. I love You, Lord. You are the Savior of all. All things are possible because You came down to earth and did what we could not. No more am I on a path that leads to destruction, sadness, guilt, shame, and regret, for You are at the head of my life. I am now found joy, peace, happiness, love, and forgiveness. Thank You for leading me out of temptation and into a much better life, that loves and honors You while loving my neighbor as myself. I trust in You, God, to lead my life and to help me walk uprightly in Your sight. All I want to do is please You and do what You say. Amen.

Today’s Prayer (12/24/2019)

Oh Lord, oh how I adore You. You are Lord of all and I worship You. It is because of You, Jesus, that I have joy in my life. Even when sadness comes into my life, You are there to carry me and give me rest. I am at peace just thinking of Your bounteous blessings for my life. I surely don’t deserve Your great love for me, but still You love me more than anyone else has and ever will. I want the world to know that I believe In You for salvation. For in myself alone am I nothing. Only through Your hands am I made strong. I am grateful to have You in my life. Everything makes sense because You are there. You have given me eyes to see, and now I can see what is of the world and what is for You. And my decision is to live a life that honors You and not my own flesh any longer. I am done with all the guilt and shame in my life, because of willful sin, and give it all to You. It is much better to live in Your freedom, then to live in doubt and fear. It is surely amazing to find the answers I’ve been waiting for, just because I called upon Your Name, Jesus. You are my Redeemer and the Savior of all. Thank You for coming down and being born, that we might be rescued from our sins. You had a choice to make and it was to sacrifice Yourself for the sins of the world, and You did it gladly. Surely, You are the Lamb of God, who took away the sins of the world. I love and honor You. Allow Your light to shine in my life, that many people’s lives will be blessed. Because I have been given much, I can now give to others in need also. So lead me to those that are less fortunate and I will do as You command. I trust in You. Amen.

Today’s Prayer (12/22/2019)

Oh Lord, I pray for the lives of every unborn child right now. May they be protected by Your mighty hand. I don’t wish to hear about any more innocent lives being killed before they have a chance to be born. Abortion really makes me sad and I know that You have a way to stop this madness before it gets worse. So come into the lives of the women that are contemplating doing this vial and wicked act right now. And convict them that these thoughts are of Satan. Help them understand the worth of their future child. Even if they can’t seem to think of a way to support the baby when it is born, may they talk to Elders in their church for assistance. And if no support is available from the church, family, or friends, give them hope in that You will make things work out, if they just trust in You. There are places that will help people them, that will deliver there baby at no cost or as little as possible to them. These are good-hearted people and I pray that these women will find such pro-life clinics. I know that there is adoption as a possibility, so I pray that these women won’t throw this thought out either. All I desire is that the life of this innocent child, Your beautiful and precious creation, will have a chance to live out their life. How is it that people can think that they can mess with what You are forming in the womb and murder these babies? This is so sad and is murder! So those women that have already done this, may they repent and give their lives to You. Then, can they find refreshing and forgiveness for their sins. I love You, Lord. I trust in You for answers. Amen.

Today’s Prayer (12/21/2019)

Oh Lord, it is heaven that I wish to be at when this life is over. And there is only one reason for this. It is because You will be there. I love You more than anything else and to have You in my presence forever is the best thing I can hope for. You are my bride and I can’t wait to spend all eternity with You, my King and my God. If there is anything that You wish for my life now, please make me aware of such things. I do not wish to fulfill the lusts of my flesh any longer, for Your ways are more important to me. Therefore, use me in Your kingdom, that I may do something that is amazing in Your sight. It is the greatest joy of all to get out of my comfort zone and act upon my goodly instincts that come from You. I have seen many people come to faith because I decided to go out on the streets and witness Your truths with people. I have seen people be healed because You have answered mine and their prayers. Miracles are not a thing of the past, for You are working in me and many other Christians that love You with their whole hearts. Even people that are homeless are being fed, and given the things they need because people are out there serving them as You have served us. This is spreading joy and I cannot do this enough. So continue to use me and others in Your kingdom, until the day You call us home. Then, will we and others we’ve helped be with You in heaven for all eternity. So be near me all the days of my life and lead me from temptation. I love You, Lord. Amen.

Today’s Prayer (12/20/2019)

Oh Lord, I am so grateful for Your birth. Yes, Jesus, it is a blessing to know that my Messiah did come to earth, in order to save us from our sins. All my life I have been needing a Savior, even though I didn’t realize it until I was older. My life was on the rocks for far too long and all this could have changed if I had just looked to You in faith early on. Then would my life have been restored much earlier through Your blood. I know that at this time I missed out on many blessings from above, and I am so sorry for wasting my life as I did. However, I know that You don’t hold these past transgressions against me, which fills my heart with love and hope. I know that You can see my life and know the inner beatings of my heart, but I want You to know that I love You so much. Thank You for saving a wretch like me. You’ve heard my prayers and had compassion for my soul. I’ve never felt so much mercy and grace until You came into my life. I was so lost in this world, and now I am restored in Your love. Light shines brightly, and I am honored to walk in it. All Your good works are for me and for the welfare of others and I look forward to doing as You say each day of my life. I know that You want to teach me much more through the Bible, prayer, and just seeking You often throughout the day. So thank You for coming down to bring us Your good tidings. Surely, Your teachings are a delight to my soul and others. I love You and give You the praise and glory. Amen.

Today’s Prayer (12/19/2019)

Oh Lord, I pray that people will be attentive to Your promptings in life, and not give way to the evil one. Truly, Satan has a stronghold on people’s lives right now and even they can’t even see the deception that they are under. Even in this Christmas season does the devil try to lead people into believing in something else outside of Jesus. He has put Santa Claus as the center of attention during this time of year, making the story of Your birth, Jesus, not as important. If it was my wish, I would want anything that didn’t give You glory to be removed from Christmas. So, Lord, my prayer is that people will no longer teach their children to believe in Santa but to believe in You alone. Help them to remember that You came into the world to save them from their sins. Then will gratitude fill their hearts and minds until they really begin to praise You and not man. No person deserves to be looked at as knowing us when we sleep and seeing if we are good or bad, for only You can see this and not a figurative person. This is only idolatry and leading people on a path without You on it. So I pray that people’s eyes will be opened to Your truth and that people will change their wicked ways, starting today. May they give up believing in and teaching things that are not true to people and kids. Lying is serious in Your eyes and I pray that they will see this for themselves. I love You, Lord. I give You the glory and the praise. Amen.

Today’s Prayer (12/18/2019)

Oh Lord, I am only a humble servant of Yours, and if I have strength in my life, then it is by Your hand alone. Therefore, I am able to do all things by Your hand. Use me and I will bring your gospel message to all that will listen. Build a home in my life, that I may say and do as You would on this earth. Send down the Holy Spirit into my heart, that many people will be moved to know You, Jesus. It is my will, like John the Baptist’s, to prepare the way for Your second coming. As I am prepared and waiting for You most diligently, I also wish to see many more souls be saved until that special day comes. Surely, the day will be fierce and people will be fearful who don’t know You as their personal Savior, but those that do will rejoice, for their King has come. Yes, Lord, You are my God who I love and honor with my whole heart. There is nothing I’d rather do, then to be in Your will always. Your commands are like honey to my mouth. I love Your ways and wish that more people would delight in following Your commandments also. For in Your ways are we led to eternal life and happiness in this life and the next. If people could just experience the great joy in my heart, they would also fully surrender their lives to You, Jesus. Therefore, will I go forth and be a light unto the world, as You shine down upon me. I am not the light, but Your light is in me now, so that people will come to You for counsel, teaching, direction and more importantly, salvation. I love You, Lord. All the praise and honor to Your holy Name. Amen.

Today’s Prayer (12/17/2019)

Oh Lord, I am grateful for this new life. Thank You for rescuing me and leading me out of a life of sin. I may have thought that life was good back before I was saved, but I was so wrong. All the TV shows, movies, videos games, and things I accumulated never led me to find joy that lasted. They always got old and I needed something else to replace those things. Even the pleasure I received in the moment in pornography was nothing compared to all the guilt and shame I felt afterwards. Surely, a life of heartache and regret is not worth temporary fulfillment in the lusts of the flesh. Therefore, my marriage suffered because of these evil choices. So thank You, Lord, for healing my soul and delivering me out of all the bondage I was in. I needed a surgeon to go in and cut of out my heart all the evil and wicked things that I had added to it and my mind over the years and You did all of this. The day I gave You my life in prayer is the day that my life was never the same again. Instead of desiring to be fulfilled in my lusts and covetousness in earthly treasures, I am now fulfilled with the things You can do in my life. Even loving others brings me so much joy. TV is a waste of time now, for being engaged in the Bible is more important to me. And since I have cut out the TV time, I have so much more time to work in Your kingdom. You’ve also given me new desires that include better music choices, ministries to watch, and boldness to evangelize on the streets. I am made whole by Your blood, and the things of this world no longer bring me joy like You do. Thank you for washing me and cleansing me from within, that I may become a witness for You and not just a believer on paper. I love You, Lord. There is nothing else I’d rather put my faith in, but You. Amen.

Today’s Prayer (12/16/2019)

Oh Lord, I love You and honor You above all things. My delight is in You. People can take anything that I have in my life and I will still be happy, for my joy comes from You alone. Nothing this world has to offer me can ever compete with the blessings that You bestow upon me each day. Oh, how I love Your ways. I am so grateful to have left my old life behind, in order to experience what true happiness is like now. In the past, I was lukewarm and my deeds were wicked. My treasures were on earth and they brought me joy in the moment. And since my joy never continued, I was left wanting more and more of the self-same gratification in the flesh. I also needed the newest and greatest technological devices to be happy. And so my thoughts were corrupted with the lusts of my flesh, while also looking at pornography. I was so wretched and guilt-ridden for so many years. And although You know my life, not everyone else knows how I was delivered from such things. So I am honored to tell people that I have been set free by confessing my sins in prayer and giving my life to You, Lord. You heard my cries and wiped away my tears. I didn’t want to live another day where I was addicted to things that I know You hated. So I asked that You would remove the filth from my life and forgive me. This is when You did the most unexpected thing ever. Your hand came upon me and brought peace to my soul. At that moment I was cleansed from all my sins through Your blood. I may have been unworthy to be in Your presence before, but all that wickedness was swept away. And in doing this, You have put in me a clean heart. Thank You, Lord. I am made new because of Your mercy and grace. I love You so much. Amen.

Today’s Prayer (12/15/2019)

Lord, I love and honor You above all else. There is no other person or thing that I would rather give my allegiance to, but to You alone, God. I trust in You, Lord, and not in what the world offers me. There are enough fake things and people that say they bring love, but really they only offer guilt and shame in the end. Therefore, I am done with all the lies of Satan and His temptations. Though my sins have been heavy for too many years of my life, I am happy now, since You have forgiven me and took away all my burdens. What a gracious God You are. I confess that You are the Son of God, Jesus. You came in the flesh and died for our sins, of which we were unable. Thank You for paying the penalty for our sins on the cross. I am also so grateful that You came into the world willingly, in order to save us from our sins. You knew that it would mean being killed and tortured, but You did it anyways because of Your great for us all. Surely, the Father loves us so much as to send His only begotten son to earth. I love You, God. All I want in life is more of You and less me. Lead me on the righteous path which leads to heaven. Help me be a light unto the gentiles, that more people will be saved in Your kingdom. Also, help me love others as You love them. I love Your Words in the Bible and I pray that they will be in my heart at all times. Then will I be ready to bear witness when You need me. Thank You, God, for everything. I praise and glorify Your Name. Amen.

Today’s Prayer (12/14/2019)

Oh Lord, I am so grateful to know You and to think of You during the year and this special season. Your birth is so important to me and to Christians alike, and to honor You at this time is a great honor and privilege that we have. Because You came down to earth and paid the price for our sins, we are forgiven. You have ushered into this world salvation, because of Your grace and mercy. We may be unworthy at the time that we come unto You, but You hear our confessions and cleanse us from within. And though we may not have been able to walk and think differently about things before, You have now given us a clear mind and new eyes to see. Even temptation is not such an issue as in the past, for Your presence is with us always. We are not alone, for You give us armor to defeat the enemy in his tracts. He may try us and trick us into thinking that things are good on the other side, but I know that it is only wickedness, which never brings happiness in the end. Surely, if we want joy in this life, it can only be found in You, Jesus. You are our God, who brings good things in our lives. Even when we are down and affected by trials, sickness, and sadness, Your peace changes the atmosphere, that we may be able to bear the situation we are in. There will always be hardships in this life, but You make everything better. Thank You, Lord. I love You. I give You the glory and praise this day and forever. Amen.

Today’s Prayer (12/13/2019)

Oh Lord, I am so blessed to know You and to pray to You now. Thank You for being there, even right by my side, to hold me and to bring me into Your presence. I can feel Your abundance of love and light all around me. Thank You, God. Oh, how I love You. Every time You take me in and put Your arms around me, I know that I am the luckiest person to be alive. Why is this? Because I am free. God, because You love me so much and never want me to fall, I am able to walk differently. Things I never thought I could do, I am able to do now, because You are there right with me. Yes, Lord, You have given me freedom from my sins, that I might experience what true joy and happiness is all about. I don’t have to worry about different sins, bad habits, and addictions wrecking my life, for You are my shield. Surely, the enemy will never prevail as long as You are for me. Lord, You have done great things in my life and I give You all the praise and glory because of it. If I have become a witness for You, while on earth, I am honored to be one. Because the Holy Spirit is in me, my heart breaks to see so many people in the world that are lost and are in need. Therefore, it is the least I can do to share the gospel with them and to help any person that has a need. And because I know that You hear our prayers, to pray with them is the least I can do, for your healing is for me and everyone that has faith. I love You, Lord. You are my greatest delight. All I desire is to lead people to You and to be with You forever. Amen.

Today’s Prayer (12/12/2019)

Oh Lord, I am so grateful that You did come, as prophesied of. You fulfilled the promises to Your people and to all the earth, because You came to save us from our sins. I am so blessed and honored to be a part of Your kingdom and to have You as my King. You are my counselor and ruler of all, of which I love and adore You. There is nothing I’d rather want more than to have you in my life always. Nothing can take Your place, for You are my guide and my Shepherd. You have given me eyes to see, that I may no longer be blinded to the evils of this world, but see them for what they are. I no longer wish to be defiled by such things that will only distance me from You. It is not worth it at all to find please in worldly lusts, while my conscience is seared. Your joy is not worth trading for. I’d rather be filled with Your love, then to have all the riches in this world. Surely, money cannot buy happiness, but only what You can do for our lives. Then are we truly happy. Your peace is what comforts me and helps me cope with deaths in the family, illness and other trials. And especially Lord, since You died for our sins on the cross, I am regenerated through Your blood. You have taken a wretch like me and given me a new life. Now I am forgiven and can live a life of righteousness with the Holy Spirit as my guide. Thank You for Your mercy and grace. I am alive because You are with me. I love You, Lord. Amen.

Today’s Prayer (12/11/2019)

Oh Lord, thank You for coming down to this earth and for paying the price for our sins on the cross. Because of Your mercy and grace, I am healed from the different scars in my life. No longer do I suffer in pain and anguish because of my past transgressions, for You have forgiven me. The day I called upon Your name in all brokenness and humility, You had compassion for my soul and gave me hope. Where there was no hope to be found, You ushered into my life peace that never fails. I’ve heard many times in my life how You are the light of the world but never understood what this meant until You came and rescued me. Now I know that Your love is for real, for you have lighted up my whole life. I am no longer down and out because of the lusts of the flesh, for I am able to overcome temptation through the strength You give me. If I am an overcomer and have been able to give up different things that I know are wrong, it is not by my own strength at all that does any of this, but by Your hand of mercy in my life. Surely, You have come like a wildfire in my life and saved my soul from hell, while lifting me upon the path of righteousness. I have no more need to fear death, for my home is already made in heaven, with You, Jesus. All I want to do now is praise You, and help others know You also. May more people draw near unto You and be saved. This is my heart’s desire, to help those in need and, more importantly, teach Your gospel message of hope for all that will hear. I love You, Lord. I give You the praise and the glory, this day. Amen.

Today’s Prayer (12/10/2019)

Oh Lord, it is my pleasure to call upon You now. You have been so good to me all these years and I am so grateful. Thank You for being there for me, when I’ve needed You most. You’ve heard my cries and have delivered peace to my soul many times over. Not once have you forsaken me, when I have needed You. I love Your presence and how You are leading me in my life now through Your love and compassion. It is so good to know that I am on the right path, because of my faith in You, Jesus. You have called me by name and I have come unto You in all faithfulness. Now, what You have done with me is extraordinary. You’ve seen past all my sins and extended Your mercy. Though my life was far from You, You’ve given me a life of purity. Even a life pleasing in Your sight. I could never walk in Your light like this on my own, but only with You guiding me by Your hand, I am more than able. Thank You for opening my eyes to the evils of this world and for showing me things that are pure and holy from above. All I want to do now is please You and give You the glory. I do not wish to find pleasure in what the world offers anymore, but what You can do for my life. For this reason is my mind focused this time of year on You, Jesus, and Your birth. May more people remember You also. I love You, Lord. I give You the praise and the glory that You deserve. Amen.

Today’s Prayer (12/09/2019)

Oh Lord, I am amazed every time I get to read and study about Your amazing birth. More importantly, does my heart rejoice when I read Your words in the Bible, for they are holy words indeed. Thank You for speaking to us through scripture. Surely, my mind has been opened to Your teachings in the most beautiful way each time I read and listen to the verses. Even today I was caught up in the verses in Isaiah, chapter 9. Surely, this man was given such an amazing prophesy of Your birth, that will forever be sung in songs of praise to Your great Name. As Isaiah spoke, no person is more wonderful than You. You are the greatest counselor of all. There is everlasting peace in Your hands, oh God, the everlasting Father. Thank You, Lord, for ushering in good tidings of great joy to all the world in Your birth. Because You have come to this earth, we have mercy and forgiveness of sins. Your light is shining brightly upon those that believe in You. I am so blessed to have You in my life, oh Lord, and for You brightening my day, each and every day that I live. All I need is found in You. The greatest joy cannot be found in things that this world creates or offers, but only what comes from above. Therefore, I trust in You in all things. My life is complete because You are a part of it. I love You, my Lord. All the praises and glory to Your Name. Amen.

Today’s Prayer (12/08/2019)

Oh Lord, I pray that people will begin to give You the glory that You deserve. Surely, Your birth was like no other on this earth, and we ought to be thinking of You and Your coming into the world at this time. The season that we are in is often replaced with Santa, and the gifts that we can receive, where our hearts should be turned to You. No person on earth can ever take Your place, oh Lord, and I pray that people will be reminded about this fact now. May people that say they believe in You also decide to put You first in their lives and give You the glory that You deserve. May they no longer teach their children to write letters to Santa, or to sit on his lap, in order to tell them what they want for Christmas. Help them understand the blasphemy in this, for they are replacing You with figurative and made-up people. Oh, how my heart is saddened just thinking of how You are being blasphemed in these things, and I pray that people will turn from their sins and come unto You fully, even this day. Then, will they begin to not only live their lives out for Your sake, but also teach their children to call upon Your Name in prayer and to read the Bible daily. There is wisdom found from seeking You and I pray that people will find the counsel they need for their lives in doing this. Then, will Your love start to flow from us and into other people’s lives. You are our God and I love You. All the glory and praise to Your holy Name, Jesus. Amen.

Today’s Prayer (12/07/2019)

Oh Lord, I pray for healing in people’s lives that have suffered long enough because of addictions and other willful sins. May they find healing from these scars in their lives, that they may be redeemed. Take them by the hand, of God, and help them walk into your light. Then, will they escape the darkness that they are in now and feel Your great love for them. Your joy can be made full in their lives, if they would just learn to seek You out daily and not the flesh any longer. Surely, the devil has left a sour taste in their mouths, over these many years, for things that their flesh desires, but never found the fullness of joy in, only sorrow. This is because only You can show people what true love looks like. We don’t have to live a life with guilt, shame, depression, sadness, pain, or sorrow, for all these things are able to be washed away through Your blood. It is because You paid the price for our sins already, that You are now waiting for people to come unto You. Then, can they receive the cleansing and healing that they need to be saved. Nobody deserves to have an unhappy life and I speak gladness, joy, happiness, love, kindness, comfort, and peace into every person’s life that is broken now, in the name of Jesus. Renew them in the Spirit, oh Lord. Hear their prayers and the prayers of the saints for their lives. Help them turn from their sins, that they may begin to walk in holiness, as You are holy. I believe in You, Lord. No one is like You. For this reason, I give You the glory and the praise. You are the reason why I have joy and why it is full. Thank You, Lord. I love You. Amen.

Today’s Prayer (12/06/2019)

Lord, shine bright in our lives, that all may see You through us. May people begin to see Your great love in all that we do. It is an honor to serve You and to bring joy to all men, women, and children. I love to see people happy and this is because You have made me the happiest of all. I don’t wish to keep the love that You have given me to myself, but share it with all people. More importantly, I am grateful for this calling in my life to help the needy. My heart breaks to see homeless people on the streets, and to bless them with things they need is the least I can do. Because you have blessed me with such good things, it is the least I can do to bless others also. Thank You for putting on my heart the things I need to have on me at all times, so that I may always be ready to meet the occasion of anybody in need. Lord, if I am in the store, help me spot people that cannot pay their bill, that I may step in and do so. And while I am on the streets, help me always have my eyes open to people that are homeless or are pour. This way I will be able to pray over them and help supply any of their needs. Even if it is a coat or shoes I am wearing, I am ready and willing to give them away, for these people need them more than I do. I love You, Lord. It is my prayer that more people will have this heart of giving to others also. Then, will this world be a better place, where real love is shown to people who need it most. Amen.

Today’s Prayer (12/05/2019)

Oh Lord, I am grateful to know You and to learn from You each day. It is truly an honor to believe in the God of the heavens and earth. Your name is holy and I give You the honor and praise. There is no one like You. Your mercy endures forever, even though we don’t always deserve it. Thank You, God. Every day that I seek You, You lift me up and give me the strength to carry on. I may be weak in the flesh, but in the Spirit I am strong. You see me in my brokenness and fill me up with Your peace. The world cannot even compare with the good things You have prepared for my life. I am tired of feeling guilty because of sin and am grateful to be on Your path of righteousness. I don’t have to worry about being shameful, for You light up my life and my path ahead of me. I have no need to fear the enemy or death, for You are by my side, and I am happier than ever. To die in Your arms would be an honor and what I hope for. It is my prayer, Lord, that more people will come unto You this day. And help these people that do to desire Your will for their lives, instead of their own. Then can You may cleanse them from the inside out, as You have cleansed me. For them to be sanctified by Your blood is life-changing, and therefore, I wish everyone could experience it. Then could You use them, as You’ve used me, for Your kingdom. I don’t wish to keep this love to myself, but share it with others. I love You, Lord. All the praise and glory to Your holy Name. Amen.

Today’s Prayer (12/04/2019)

Lord, my heart burns for You. All I want to do is praise You, God. Nothing in this life is more valuable than having Your presence with me. For that reason, all I need is You and my joy is fulfilled. The world cannot give me what I need, for I need more than temporary pleasures of the flesh, but love that never ends. Yes, God, You are my Deliverer, my Redeemer, my Savior, my Rock, my Firm Foundation, my Lord, and my all. How merciful, forgiving, caring, comforting, kind, loving, good, selfless, compassionate, are You, God, and much more. Truly, there is no one like You on the earth and the heavens. My faith is alive now because You are apart of it. I am not left alone, for I am guided each day that I seek You. You continually fill me with Your love, because of Your goodness and grace. It is with much appreciation for what You do in my life daily that I bow down and worship You. I give You the highest praise and am willing to do all things in Your mighty Name, Jesus. Be it unto me according to Your Word. I am ready to go out in the harvest and serve You. With all my heart, mind, and strength, do I love and cherish You, Lord. May this love flow from me and onto all people that I encounter. Then, can Your holy commandments be fulfilled in me and others that walk in their faith, while blessing others also. I love You, God. Thank You for coming down to save us from our sins. I give You the glory and honor, Jesus. Amen.

Today’s Prayer (12/03/2019)

Come, Lord, I pray. Hear the intents of my heart now, for it is troubled. I do love You and honor You with not only my lips but with my deeds, so hear my prayer today. You are my God and I pray that others will also lift You up high. Tear out of their wicked hearts every vile and wicked thing, then can they come and worship You as they should. May there be no more willful sins or lies remain in their lives. Instead, cause them to be convicted of such things, that they may come humbly to You in all their confessions. Yes, God, my heart aches this time of year because of all the lies in this world. It is all over TV and everywhere we go that kids should believe in Santa Clause, and tell him what is on their hearts, instead of You. And what the world is using to entice families is very subtle, but very damaging also. For their children’s beliefs are all messed up now, because of one little lie. Oh Lord, this is so sad and I pray that families that truly believe in You will give up on such vain traditions of men for Your cause. May they no longer live for what the world wants to lead them into thinking, but what You want to teach them through the Holy Spirit and through Your Words in the Bible. Truly, the best things that we can think about this time of year is Your birth, Jesus, and not a man and his workshop that does not exist. You are what is real and what we can rely on to show us the way. I love You, Lord. You are my God and I am grateful to serve you. All the praise and honor to Your holy Name. Amen.

Today’s Prayer (12/02/2019)

Oh Lord, my King, I love You so much. I come at Your feet now and worship You. I give You all the glory, all the power, and all the praise to You, my dear Savior. Because You came, Jesus, into this world, there is a new light that shines brightly. We are not left alone, for You are here to lead and guide us safely home to Your presence on high. We have peace in this life because You brought peace into this world at Your birth. Gloria in Excelsis Deo, my heart sings out to my Lord and my God. In the name of Jesus do I sing out to You. Thank You, God, for coming down to this earth to save us from our sins. There is so much joy in my life now, for You have made my life joyous in every way. You have taken my sorrows away and replaced those feels of doubt with Your peace. My burdens are undone, for You have filled me with Your love. Thank You, Lord. To think of Your birth makes me so happy. I can’t stop beaming from head to toe, because of what You have done for me and all people that believe in You. Goodness cannot even describe the type of person You are. You are more than good, but gracious, kind, compassionate, forgiving, merciful, loving, humble, gentle, patient, obedient, honest, self-controlled, and prayerful. These are the types of qualities I wish I could have, therefore I abide In Your love always. May I be an example of Your love for all people, young and old. I wish to bless others as You have blessed me. Thank You for rescuing me. You are the greatest part of my life now. I love You. Amen.

Today’s Prayer (12/01/2019)

Oh Lord, my God, I am so humbled to call upon Your Name. I’ve been thinking of Your birth and I am so grateful. Thank You for coming down to earth, in order to save us from our sins. We would be lost if You had never came. I am so grateful to know that the God I serve did come as prophesied of. You were the answer to the prayers of the people of Israel for centuries and are now the answer to the prayers of every Christian. Thank You Lord for coming down and rescuing us from a life of sin. What You did for us on the cross gives meaning to my life and others. I no longer have to live in fear, for You have forgiven me of my sins. There is no more guilt or shame, because You have came and filled me up with Your love. My sadness has turned into gladness, for You have saved me. My soul is now uplifted, because You are here with me. Thank You God. My life is now on course. I have a light ahead me and the Holy Spirit is my guide. May You always be with me and never leave my side. Convict me of my sins, that I may repent. I don’t want to grieve the Spirit, but to walk in Your holiness. So fill me up with Your righteousness, that I may be Your hands and feet upon this earth. I love You Lord. All the praise and glory to Your great Name. I am amazed at everything You have done for me. Amen.


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After two seasons of finishing second to Hampton, it was Virginia State's turn to win the Centeral Intercollegiate Athletic Accociation championship.

The Trojans (8-0 overall, 7-0 CIAA) are now a full two games ahead of Elizabeth City State with one remaining. VSU is idle this weekend and finishes its season Nov. 11 at Winston-Salem State.

VSU hasn't won a conference title since 1972.

''We are just so happy,'' said VSU coach Lou Anderson. ''One of the reasons for it is for the last two years we chased Hampton. They won three championships, and twice we had finished second. I think it's only fitting that we should be the one to win with them gone.''

The Trojans have been paced by quarterback Rodney Granger , from I.C. Norcom, and tailback Robert Morgan.

And a few other players have contributed a surprising amount.

''Some of the new fellows on defense; Randy Hagans from Virginia Beach has been really a surprise player for us,'' Anderson said. ''The linebacker play has just been outstanding. And our down lineman have done a good job.''

Anderson said Telley Priester, a sophomore cornerback, has come on strong. He leads Division II in interceptions with eight.

The Division II playoffs begin Nov. 18, and barring upsets the rest of the way, Virginia State will play Carson-Newman College.

Carson-Newman, in Jefferson City, Tenn., is 7-2 and tied for seventh in the NCAA Division II poll. VSU is 12th.

Carson-Newman should defeat Newberry (4-5) Saturday. But Newberry has won four in a row and has given Carson-Newman fits in the past, regardless of records.

If somehow he ends up paired with another team, Anderson said he won't mind.

''You've got to be happy with whatever you are able to get,'' Anderson said.

RECORD-SETTER. Norfolk State receiver James Roe, who has broken a zillion NSU and CIAA records during his career, went national last weekend.

Roe became the NCAA Division II leader for most receiving yards gained in a career with 4,363.

The Spartans (6-3 overall, 5-2 CIAA) finish their season Saturday at N.C. Central. That will be the final collegiate game for Roe and quarterback Aaron Sparrow, both of whom are professional football prospects.

MEAC MIX. Florida A&M; (7-1 overall, 4-0 MEAC) plays Southern in Atlanta at 2 p.m. Saturday. The Rattlers have won six consecutive games since losing to the University of Miami.

This game should be a good indicator of where Hampton would have been in the MEAC this season if it had played a full conference schedule. Southern, which defeated Hampton, has been ranked in the national Division I-AA poll all season. The Jaguars are heading towards a second-place finish in the SWAC, behind Jackson State. ...

The MEAC champion doesn't get an automatic bid to the Division I-AA national playoffs, but its teams are eligible for at-large selection. Also, a MEAC team will be selected to play a SWAC team in the Heritage Bowl on Dec. 29. ...

Morgan State quarterback Michael Moore and receiver Otis Covington connected for a 99-yard touchdown pass last weekend against FAMU. The pass broke the previous MEAC record of 98 yards, which was held by FAMU's Antoine Ezell and Tim Daniel. ...

Hampton middle linebacker Kevin Williams is leading the MEAC in tackles. Williams has 51 solo tackles and 36 assists for a total of 87. He also has three sacks and 13 tackles for losses. ...

Michael Basnight, a freshman from Norfolk, was chosen MEAC rookie of the week. Basnight, a running back at North Carolina A&T;, rushed three times for 51 yards last weekend against Bethune-Cookman.

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As long as I can remember people have been labeling others - teacher's pet, suck-up, brown-noser, nerd. Now the latest catch phrase is "acting white." A lot of otherwise bright young people will do wrong things rather than be labeled a coward, a chicken, a traitor, an uncle Tom or "acting white."

There are two other groups of minorities and majorities that bear study by our youth, those who are destined to be successful and those who aren't. Unfortunately, the future unsuccessful group is the majority. And even more alarming is that the majority of the future unsuccessful are doing it to themselves. They don't have low IQs; in fact, it's quite often the reverse. It's not because they won't get the breaks; it's because they won't take advantage of them when presented.

Why? Because they don't want to be labeled as "acting white." In fact, they are most often the physically and mentally lazy. Preparing for success is hard work, and it's "uncool." So when the "cool" see some of their classmates beginning to advance, making their situation even more desperate, they attempt to pull the bright ones back into the deep end of the future failures by doing what? Labeling them, and usually in front of their peers, and the latest label, you guessed it, "acting white."

My hat's off to those who ignore the name callers and continue along their path to future success and acceptance. I like to be around those who are like me, not in race, religion or from the same ethnic background, but like me in thought, word and deed.

And if I'm in position to mentor someone, to advance someone, all other things being equal, it's going to be someone like me. And hopefully, also, someone who likes me.

Coolness won't count. If you want to be an individual and express yourself at all costs, if you want to thumb your nose at society at large, go ahead, it's your right. But, don't expect to be welcomed into the fold. The message behind all these words is, nobody expects you to "act white," but the contributing, law-abiding citizens of this world do expect you to "act right."

Robert E. Graham Jr.

I have been a waterman for over 60 years and in my opinion there are two ways to save the blue crab industry.

* Prohibit the harvesting of sponge crabs (egg-bearing female crabs). Let them spawn and increase the population. The harvester will have the chance to catch the crab after it has spawned.

* Redefine the definition of a peeler crab because too many small crabs are being harvested that are not fully developed peeler crabs. Change Virginia Code Section 28.2-700 to read: Definitions - Peeler crab means a crab that has a soft shell fully developed under the hard shell.

Herbert N. Sadler

Battery Park

On Oct. 23 tickets for the Alan Jackson concert went on sale. A friend of mine who had that day off work went to the Hampton Coliseum and stood in line from 8:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. hoping to get good seats to the concert. There were only seven people in front of him but at 10 a.m. a lady came out and announced that everyone in line had to take a number at random and tickets would be sold in that order whether they liked it or not.

Needless to say my friend's number eight position in line became number 48. When he finally arrived at the ticket window he was told he had no choice about where his seats would be and that the computer picked all seats. We ended up with very disappointing seats far from the stage.

If we had known that this was the procedure, we would have kept our $100 and forgot about the concert.

Mary Collins

Over 25 years ago a lovely lady with a wonderful heart named Weeksie Carmines telephoned out west to a gentleman named Troy Collier. The purpose of this call was to invite Collier to Newport News to work with young men and women with a history of drug and alcohol abuse.

Fortunately for the Peninsula area, Collier came. Since then he, with the help of many local citizens, has provided the Peninsula with a place for young people to restructure their lives.

Many people know Collier for his wide smile and genuine desire to help others. Collier has truly demonstrated his dedication to the work of Youth Challenge. I am sure he could have enjoyed a very successful career in the business world with many material rewards, but he chose to serve others thus demonstrating his selflessness.

Collier has directed Youth Challenge since coming to the Peninsula, and I understand that they have a success rate in excess of 80 percent for those young individuals who complete the two-year program at Youth Challenge.

What a wonderful day it was when Collier set his feet on the Peninsula. We all should be indebted to him and his team for such outstanding accomplishments over the years.

Robert G. Beck

Newport News

Reference the Nov. 5 letter "Dubious expenditure" by Bob Marsh:

I commend Principal Carl James, students, parents, businesses and other volunteers who have stepped up to the task of subsidizing the development of Bruton High School's athletic field. This spirit of volunteerism should be encouraged, not ridiculed as a "dubious expenditure."

The letter "Dubious expenditure" was without merit. Did the writer inquire regarding facility upkeep? The writer's own words negate any merit, i.e. "I do not know," "it seems" and "I heard." Enough said.

Bruton's new athletic field would certainly be in the best interest of all York County citizens.

Wayne R. Potter

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Thanksgiving at the Moton Community House on Jefferson Avenue brought together a few crowds that don't often come in contact with one another.

U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott and his staff served the homeless as well as others who came out to the community feast and gathering Thursday. Followers of the Muslim and Christian faiths served each other. Student volunteers from Denbigh High School also pitched in to benefit the East End celebration.

Gospel performers entertained during the sixth annual feast. A large-screen monitor showed highlights from past holiday gatherings at the Moton.

''It's about networking and creating friendships from all walks of life,'' said Linwood DeBrew, director of the Moton Community House. ''The whole community helps.''

Thursday's feast included all the traditional Thanksgiving dishes, anchored by 30 turkeys, DeBrew said. Area businesses - funeral homes, a Korean-American owned business and Newport News Shipbuilding among them - contributed food and funds.

Five hundred paper plates sat on a table in the serving line around noon. By 4 p.m., maybe 20 remained.

This year's turnout was considerably less than last year, when 600 plates were served. DeBrew attributed the decrease to rising awareness of hunger.

''If this feast symbolizes the problem is being solved, we're happy,'' he said. ''If other people are picking up the work ethic, we're happy.''

DeBrew's contentment with the meal was shared. Jerry Wayne Thompson of Newport News sat at a table with friends and enjoyed the gospel music. Thompson said he welcomed a Thanksgiving that included more than eating and watching NFL football.

''You can sit here and relax,'' he said. ''Instead of watching TV, you get to sit down here and listen to people around here showing their talent.''

Next to Thompson, Daoud Shadeed of Newport News penned the day's happenings on paper.

''This is as important as sitting down in the Omni,'' Shadeed said.''These are people who are not able to get with ... their families.

''Here, we are all family,'' he said, referring to the Moton Community House.

At a table closer to the stage, Carlton Bailey of Newport News cited a more basic reason for attending the feast. ''I came here to eat,'' he said.

Bailey said he'd probably be standing on the corner this Thanksgiving if the Moton didn't have a dinner. ''It means a whole lot,'' he said. ''I ain't got nothing else.''

Four students from Denbigh High School's Cooperating Hampton Roads Organizations for Minorities in Engineering club stood behind the serving line during the later hours of the meal.

Club sponsor and Denbigh High School counselor Ethel Woolfolk said, ''They asked what they could do to help someone for Thanksgiving.''

After a few phone calls, Woolfolk learned the girls could help out at the Moton.

DeBrew said 35-40 volunteers helped make the meal possible.

''Everything was volunteer,'' he said. ''We see a giving back to the community, and everybody seems to be happy.''

In Hampton, there was a similar spirit and Thanksgiving Day smell at the New American Cinema Restaurant.

Dick Smith, one the owners of the restaurant, said the 10th annual feast served up 600 meals.

''Some people went two times, some people took stuff out with them,'' he said. ''We don't put on any stipulations. We don't care who it is.

''We just serve good meals.''

Businesses and individuals were responsible for all contributions to the meal, Smith said. Hampton University staff cooked the 26 turkeys.

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Olivia Sweater – Free Crochet Pattern

The Olivia Sweater crochet pattern is beginner sweater friendly and is worked in the round. This sweater is meant to be slightly oversized, however, you pretty much were any size provided. This sweater can be styled to be worn on the shoulders as a regular sweater, or you can style it to be off the shoulder style. This sweater can easily be a crop top, full length, or even made into a sweater dress.


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Some websites about performance standards and performance assessment

On Wednesday the CLF is hosting an open house for the faculty here at Newnan Crossing. (It will be interesting to see if any of them don’t figure out that the Curriculum Liberation Front is just me…) I’ve done a nice brochure [PDF] to hand out, part of my general PR plan.

I’ve also thrown together some websites I’ve collected over the last year that deal with performance standards, performance tasks, performance assessment, etc. You can get to that at

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And then nothing (Day 323/365)

Alas, with the family in town, I use all my spare time being with them and not working on anything creative at all.

However, we did go to see the Peach State Summer Theatre’s production of Cabaret, starring our good friend Bailee DesRocher as Sally Bowles. None of us had actually ever seen the stage production, only the film, and I must say I was surprised at its structure. It’s just a musical comedy, and it was chock full of songs that are totally not memorable.

The performances were good; the voices were very good. I was kept interested in what was going on, and I did not squirm in embarrassment. Bailee, it goes without saying, was riveting as Sally.

I think where the production left me unthrilled was in its execution of that “musical comedy” problem. We (as a society) are long past the point where you might tilt a production of Cabaret into the warm cuddly area of Sound of Music. The Emcee, played by a talented, but to my mind miscast or misdirected, Matthew McGee, is not your friend. The bonhomie of his welcome cannot be sincere or untainted by poison. If we accept his invitation, we must, like Cliff, be in over our heads, and that danger must be present in some way in his beckoning arms, and it must be deliberate on his part. A smirk is no longer enough; it must be a leer.

It was that kind of subtext that I thought was missing from the show. It may be that this is part of producing such a louche piece in south Georgia, but you know my philosophy: if you can’t honor the author’s intent, pick another show. Might I recommend Good News instead? It’s a valid, fun piece of theatre, you can reuse the costumes from Thoroughly Modern Millie, and you won’t have to worry about whether the KitKat girls should clutch their breasts or their clavicles.

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Practice Update: Sean Lee Returns; David Irving & Two OT's Sitting Out

FRISCO, Texas  – David Irving wasn't on hand for the Cowboys' first practice of Week 14 on Wednesday.

Irving suffered a concussion in last week's win against Washington, and he did not participate in the first practice of the week. He was one of five absentees on Wednesday morning, along with Tyron Smith, La'el Collins, Justin Durant and Orlando Scandrick.

Both of the Cowboys' tackles have been dealing with back injuries this season. Smith has been managing his back problems for most of the year and does not typically practice on Wednesdays. Collins played the entire game against the Redskins last week, although he didn't practice at all heading into the game.

Views of the Dallas Cowboys during Week 14 practice from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas.

Scandrick is doubtful for this weekend's trip to New York, as he suffered a broken transverse process in his back during last week's win. Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said Scandrick will be evaluated as the week goes along, but it seems long a longshot he'd be eligible to return in just one week.

Durant suffered a concussion during the Thanksgiving loss to the Los Angeles Chargers and has not yet returned to action.

Despite those losses, the Cowboys did have some good news in the return of Sean Lee to the practice field. It's been almost a month since Lee suffered a hamstring injury against Atlanta, but he was participating in practice on Wednesday and is hopeful he'll be able to return to action this weekend.

Dak Prescott also appeared to have no issues throwing the ball after bruising his hand during the game against Washington. Garrett said he doesn't anticipate the injury being a problem for Prescott going forward.

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Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Father’s Day this year is extra special for Wade because it is his first father’s day as a dad of two! I wanted to get his something really unique to remember this year, so I decided to head to one of my favorite sites for gifting, Minted.

If you’re not familiar, Minted.com is the best place to get a unique gift for everyone....

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I can officially say that I am in a spring state of mind which means it is finally my favorite season…espadrille season. I look forward year round to this time of year to be able to wear my favorite shoes for warmer weather.

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Speaking of Cocoa, it's you providing with API for system to use. Well, your implementation of system objects (NSView, NSApplicationDelegate, etc.), so that the SYSTEM, can DO THINGS on YOUR WILL.

That's just my advice.
I myself think that drawing things on the screen is the most difficult part, so I suggest that you may take CoreGraphic as start point.
The UI, the buttons the 'widgets' (GTK users might call it), are easy. (I think)

Try Cocoa Dev Central or Lynda.

Google's swarming with amazing resources however the key is practice practice and practice.

I love programming in PHP.

Good luck developing that cool native iOS that you will send for a coupla million before you reach 15 ;)

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I don’t think it’s heretical to not love Passion. At all. I personally thought it was a good, but not great movie. I was deeply moved in parts, but it still wasn’t fantastic, I thought. But good.

You know my favorite part of the movie. You’ll think it’s random. It’s when he’s interacting with (Virgin) Mary and he splashes water. I liked that. I dunno, most Jesus movies always make Jesus this super solemn guy all the time, but that can’t be right. The scriptures say he was accused by some of being a glutton and a drunkard. Basically a party animal. So he must have been a fun guy. But you never see that side in Jesus movies. So I really liked that brief scene where it showed him being playful.

I have no idea how good an outreach movie it is. The whole time watching, I felt like a nonbeliever would just be totally lost. The power of the movie for me came from the context, and there wasn’t much of that in the movie. And from what I’ve read, secular reviewers seem to feel that way. Confused, not moved.

re: the anti-Semitism thing, the worst thing we can do I think is get angry at Jews who object to the film. That’s just perpetuating the anti-Semitic mindset they’re angry about – *they* crucified Jesus, and now *they’re* persecuting us. If we respond like that we give credence to their fears. I dunno, I just feel like we have to respond another way. Something more respectful, more loving.

I also don’t think we can just brush aside their concerns either. I dunno. Anti-semitism is a real and unfortunate part of the Church’s history, and it’s naive I think to say it just came out of nowhere. Lots of famous people expressed anti-Semitic sentiments. Martin Luther is a big example. He clearly knew Scripture. It’s not like he didn’t know Jesus and most of his friends were Jews. But he still wrote what he wrote. I dunno, I just think it’s better to say, yeah, there are things in Scripture that can and have been taken in history to support anti-Semitism but we recognize that to be wrong and repent of it. I dunno, my take.


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The past year has taught us much about resilience. But how do we update our tools and skills for the future? Vasu Jakkal, corporate vice president at Microsoft, discusses new, fundamental cybersecurity shifts and how our strategies for acquring skills and diversity must reflect them.

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Environmental Health Officers who are described as Force Health Protection Officers, plan, coordinate and implement control strategies to minimise adverse health impacts from the environment and the workplace.

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Western New Mexico University Regents extend president's contract through 2024

WNMU plans future facility in Deming, NM

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WNMU-Deming is currently at the Mimbr5es Valley Learning Center, 2300 E. Pine Street.

Silver City, N.M. – The Western New Mexico University Board of Regents extended President Joseph Shepard’s contract through 2024 at their meeting on Thursday, September 19, in Albuquerque. They also  agreed to purchase 42.4 acres of land for a future facility in Deming, and tabled the president’s 2019-2020 evaluation form and performance goals.

President Joseph Shepard, PhD, Western New Mexico University.

WNMU-Deming is currently serving students in Deming, NM as a extended university of the main campus in Silver City. The extension is located at the Mimbres Valley Learning Center, 2300 E. Pine Street.

"The land is located within walking distance of the high school and within walking distance of the hospital," Dr. Shepard said during the meeting. "The Deming and Luna County area has a heavy, heavy need for professional services and health professions. The focal point of the new facility will be, not exclusively, but primarily on the health professions."

According the website https://extended.wnmu.edu/deming/, WNMU-Deming exemplifies the University’s mission by providing access to education for students in a rural, multilingual and multicultural region of the state. Classes can be taken face-to-face at the Deming learning center or students can utilize the center’s computer lab to take online courses. University administrators, faculty, academic advisers and tutors are available at WNMU-Deming to help students succeed and achieve their education goals.

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Regent Chairwoman Janice Baca-Argabright presented the president’s contract with two major changes to the previous one. “Last year, Dr. Shepard did not accept the raise the governor mandated for those who work in higher education. We’d like to give him that raise. We’d also like to include a sabbatical of three months,” Argabright said.

"We received from the legislature approximately a million dollars for a purchase of land as well as continuation of planning for a new learning center," Shepard said. "We’ll have about $750,000 left to continue on with that planning. We have engaged in some services with some architects in an informal basis."

Shepard’s contract, which was due to end in 2020, will now expire in June 30, 2024. The other update is a change to how the president is rewarded for a job well done. “We decided to take out of the president’s contract this idea of five goals and instead call his bonus area a retention bonus that is capped at a certain amount,” said regent Dr. Mary Hotvedt, representing the board’s personnel committee.

Argabright said the board has confidence in President Shepard and appreciates what he’s done for the university. “I think we’re the envy of all the state’s universities, because we have the best president,” she said.

The regents are still developing the tool for measuring the university’s progress and will work in conjunction with WNMU administrators to flesh it out over the next couple months. “It makes some sense to use the current strategic plan to measure how we’re doing as a university. We talked about refining an instrument with the president’s office and finalizing it at the December meeting,” Hotvedt said.

The WNMU Board of Regents will meet next on Thursday, December 12, 2019.

Bill Armendariz contributed to this article. he can be reached at 575-546-2611 (ext. 2606) or biarmendariz@demingheadlight.com.


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Robin Hood Prince Of Thieves Blu-ray review

One of Kevin Costner's biggest hits, it's Alan Rickman who nonetheless dominates Robin Hood. We review the Blu-ray.

Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves

Say what you like about Kevin Costner’s ropey accent and haircut, about the bastardisation of the legend, and of the number of holes you can poke through Kevin Reynold’s 1991 retelling of the Robin Hood story, but I maintain this was one of the most downright enjoyable blockbusters of the 1990s. And still is.

Released in the wake of Kevin Costner’s Oscar-winning Dances With Wolves, the film – along with the following year’s The Bodyguard – arguably marked the peak of his movie star appeal. It also went head to head – at least in UK cinemas – with a more faithful Patrick Bergin-starring telling of the story. But Bergin, bluntly, never stood a chance.

Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves takes a while to get going, but it remains worth it when it does. Costner’s Robin is arguably the weakest link here, but he’s decent enough, yet the trick is the surrounding cast, which includes Michael Wincott, Morgan Freeman, Christian Slater and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio. But the genius, as virtually anyone who sat through the film would likely concede, is Alan Rickman’s outstanding pantomime performance as the Sheriff of Nottingham. Various stories circulated around the release of the film about how Rickman’s role was cut back, and more Costner was put back in, but it’s the former that dominates the movie. He exceeds his villainous wonder as Hans Gruber in Die Hard here for my money, with a performance I’ve watched a good dozen times but never bored of. Who else could sneer “Call off Christmas” with quite the majesty of Rickman, launching a cottage industry in British bad guys as he does so.

Tempering this slightly, the version of the film that Warner Bros has put out on this Blu-ray is actually the extended, and for me the weaker, cut. It adds a subplot involving Rickman and his mother, and it makes a film that was never razor-tight at the best of times into something unnecessarily more flabby. The bonus is you get more Rickman, but you pay a price for it.

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Still, when it hits top gear, this is still energetic, flowing, and really good fun. It’s very funny, too, something it doesn’t always get full credit for, and for our UK readers, I still love the moment when Elmo from Brush Strokes pops up in the background.

The Blu-ray release certainly offers an upgrade from the DVD in terms of picture and sound quality, although it’s not a seismic jump. It’s also, we suspect, the best we’re ever going to get, and a few little blemishes aside, it does a fine job. The audio gets a bigger improvement, with a fully-fleshed surround track at work. The excellent score comes across well, and the soundstage is broad and very effective.

There aren’t any new extras here over the double disc DVD release of a few years back, and they aren’t in high definition either. You do get a solid commentary that unites Costner and director Kevin Reynolds, and it’s decent enough. It does avoid the depths of the pair’s falling out over the years, mind. Another commentary brings together the writers with Morgan Freeman and Christian Slater, and it’s good fun. There are some interesting details in there, too, and it’s worth spinning.

The rest of the material isn’t much cop. An old making of special is weak, as are the one-on-one interviews. The most interesting thing is appreciating just how things like this were done at the start of the 90s – they drag a youthful Pierce Brosnan in, for example! You then get trailers and a live performance from Bryan Adams. You know the reason why. Rounded off with the chance to hear some of the soundtrack in full surround, it’s hardly an earth-shattering collection of supplements, but they do a decent enough job.

The film, though? I still think it never got quite the credit it deserved. I’d wager right now that it’s going to be more fun, if a lot less faithful, than Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe’s stab at Robin Hood next summer…

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