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No Gray by Jonathan McReynolds  Now I know I wrote this song And I pray that you listen to all the words Cause I like at some point in everybody's life We feel like this Verse 1 Lord I'm split in two Part of me loves the world And the other loves You So what do I do I wanna be saved But I got to stay cool too And no I'm not a fool I know eventually I'm gonna have to choose And really I don't wanna lose My ticket into heaven And a chance to be used by You Chorus And if it's God that I'm after I can't serve two masters And before something happens I got to turn it all around Because I know I can't just have my cake and eat it too Cause it's real easy to stay on the fence and still do you And it'd be cool if we could love the Lord and still go do our thing But see it doesn't work like that You gotta to be white or black Oh ooohh Verse 2 Lord see I've realized when it comes to sin You jus...

   I have always feared things that I couldn't understand and things I couldn't predict. I enjoyed planning my every step and thinking of the best that could occur and also expecting the worst. Constantly in my mind, i feared doing anything that could result in embarrassment , being rejected and shunned,not appearing normal and up to societal standards and of-course,being alone. The fearful part of me have been dominant and therefore I tend to over think small issues, not try new things and stayed in my little world, my comfort zone.My idea of fear and my relationship with it began to change when i accepted these ideas: 1. Fear is a normal part of every human being Fear comes from within and trying to shut it out wont make it go away. Fear which is not addressed will keep trying to get my attention and can become overwhelming. fear is similar to a small voice which gets louder and louder if not listened to and understood. 2. There is a reason for fear Fear is...

Social psychologist Amy Cuddy shows how "power posing" -- standing in a posture of confidence, even when we don't feel confident can affect testosterone and cortisol levels in the brain, and might even have an impact on our chances for success.

                            “Whosoever is delighted in solitude, is either a wild beast or a god.”                                                                  ― Aristotle Solitude: the state or situation of being alone. We are constantly in motion, busy with our lives and are sometimes unable to slow down and take a break from the world. Maybe its because we are busy trying to live life or maybe its the fear of being alone and actually listening to our own deep thoughts and addressing the key issues in our lives. Whatever the reason is an...

  Pineapple, Orange & Banana Smoothie This pineapple, orange and banana smoothie is quick and easy to make, and so tasty! Prep: 2 mins Total: 2 mins Ingredients: 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks 2 bananas, peeled 1 orange, peeled 1 cup ice 1 Tbsp. ground flax seed and/or wheat germ (optional) Directions: In a blender, combine all ingredients.  Blend until smooth, then serve immediately.  (If your blender has trouble getting going, you may need to add in a few tablespoons of water or juice to get it started.) Difficulty: Easy   Ingredients: bananas , ground flax seed , ice , orange , pineapple    

Moisturise Moisturizing your lips is most important during dry season and this is a great way to ensure that the skin on your lips has enough oil and moisture to prevent cracking. You can achieve this with a range of different products such as Vaseline, lip balm or chapstick. Carry one on you and make it a regular habit to apply it when you feel your lips drying out. For ladies who wear lipstick regularly,it is advisable to buy lipsticks that are moisturizing instead of matte. If your lips crack or break,applying a cream which has vitamin E will encourage it to heal. Maintain a Good Diet and Health Regime Your lips are an indicator of general overall health and if you take lengths to make yourself as healthy as possible then this will show on your lips. A low immune system can lead to a range of problems such as cold sores while lack of healthy oils, vitamins and minerals can result in dry and cracked skin. Avoid Licking Your Lips If your lips feel dry,try to use bal...