Revivin' From Revivals
Remember the revivals they used to have around these parts back when we were growing up? I sure do. Back in those days, most churches had at least one revival each summer, usually in either July or August. We're not talking just one night revivals, either - some of these revivals ran for at least three or four nights, and sometimes even longer. The preachers who did these revivals were typically from some of the other churches in the area. Doing these services gave them a chance to preach at other locations, and it also gave them the chance to experience new congregations.
Sometimes churches would be so impressed with a revival preacher that they'd ultimately ask him to become their pastor. I think, for the preachers, revivals were a great thing. For those of us in the congregation, revivals were a mixed blessing. First, they had them for at least three or four consecutive nights, and you had to attend each night. That meant three or more consecutive nights of church services that lasted two to three hours each night.
No matter how you look at it, that's an awful lot, even for the most devout among us. Compound that with the fact that it was summer, typically eighty plus degrees outside, and you were miserable. And don't even ask me about the mosquitoes and gnats. With all the perfume and aftershave that we had wafting around in the church, we might as well have put up signs for them and announced that open season had been declared. I came home with so many red splotches sometimes that I resembled a human pimple.
The most memorable revival for me was one I attended back around ?65. It was held at the Juliette Methodist Church, and the preacher was a guy out of Griffin named the Reverend Sam Krate, or something like that. I remember sitting next to Tommy Cochran, and Tommy called him, "the Reverend Sour Kraut." I thought that was pretty funny, so that's how I remember him to this day. The Reverend Kraut was a good preacher, and he could talk a blue streak. The only problem was, the more crowd reaction he got, the longer he talked.
On this particular night he'd gone for a good two hours, and still hadn't finished. I was gettin' pretty frustrated. Fortunately, I wasn't the only one. Ed Jr. was seated to my right, and my mom was sittin' just right of him.
He'd grimaced the entire night, and I could tell that he was getting restless. The Reverend Kraut started talkin' about Genesis, and this was the final straw for Ed Jr. He leaned over and whispered, "Noah could've loaded up his ark in the time Reverend Kraut has taken tonight. Boy, get puny for me, quick." I wasn't real sure what he was talking about. "Puny?" I asked.
"Yeah. Cough a little. I have a plan." I figured he was my dad, so I didn't question him. I proceeded to cough, then I faked a sneeze that was pretty realistic. After that, Ed Jr.
leaned over and whispered something to my mom. Then, he looked over at me and muttered, "Keep lookin' puny til we get out to the car. Let's go." With that, we all got up and left. On his way out, Ed Jr. informed the usher that, "...the boy is catchin? cold, I gotta take him home and doctor on him." With that, we all escaped the Reverend Kraut, the mosquitoes, and that damp, hot air.
We all rushed home and took cold baths. Ed Jr. finished his right after I did, and walked in the kitchen. I was already there, looking for a snack. Ed Jr.
walked right up to me, and said something that was pretty profound, "Son, revivals are good, but this was just too damn long. Four straight nights of the Reverend Kraut. You're gonna find when you get older that there are lots of good things in the world - preachin', religion, good fried chicken, and more. But remember this - anything, no matter how good it is, can be bad when you get too much of it. That's what happened tonight, I've had too much religion for one evening, and my system is out of balance." I asked, "Dad, how do you get it back in balance?" "Son, I think visitin' Homer Chambliss' store tomorrow evening will do that.
An hour there, and I?ll feel like myself again." I came away from that understanding what Ed Jr. meant. We're all meant to have some balance in our lives, and you can get too much of anything, even real good things. Maybe that's why I still think about those old revivals now - the lessons learned there were powerful, although you really paid a price for having learned them....
Ed?s latest book, ?Rough As A Cob,? can be ordered by calling River City Publishing toll-free at: 877-408-7078. He?s also a popular after dinner speaker, and his column runs in a number of Southeastern publications. You can contact him via email at: ed3@ed-williams.com, or through his web site address at: www.ed-williams.com.THINK SUCCESS AND YOU WILL HAVE SUCCESS
Copyright 2006 Ineke Van Lint
Those who fail, follow the laws of failure. Those who succeed, follow the laws of success.
It is impossible to reach success with a scheme of failure thoughts in your mind.
It's impossible to have good health with a scheme of illness thoughts.
Your behavior is directed by your thoughts. Thoughts of failure, disease, loneliness and fear push you into a behavior which leads you directly to fail, become ill, feel lonely and fearful!
You can deny this principle or fight against it, you can believe it is not true or it doesn't apply to you, but you will never be able to escape from it.
These principles govern all creation, also the creation of your life. The experiences of your life start in your head. And it's exactly there where your power lies : in your thoughts!
The universe will give you health, if you learn to think in terms of health, not illness.
You will...
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Aromatherapy Spotlight on Lavender
Imagine a flower being able to calm your nerves, reduce inflammation and swelling, promote faster healing for minor burns, decrease muscle pain, alleviate insomnia, and work as a natural bug repellant? That purple colored flower named lavender, which is derived from the Latin word lavera meaning "to wash", is one of the most versatile essential oils the plant kingdom has to offer. Additionally, it's obtained without a prescription and the price is considered quite inexpensive. Types of Lavender: Lavandula angustifolia is the most common type of lavender and it hails from England It is oftentimes referred to as true lavender. Any true lavender will have the botanical name of "lavandula" as the prefix. (There are up to 50 different species, including lavandula officinalis and lavandula vera, yet they will all be simply lavender).
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What Are The Perfect Gifts for Single Mom's?
Copyright 2006 Monique Hawkins
Single moms, like the rest of us, enjoy receiving gifts. Whether it is Christmas, a birthday, Mother's Day, or a gift as a token of love, gifts have a special place in their lives. Some of them might joy musical gifts such as ballerina music boxes, musical jewelry boxes, wooden keepsake boxes, and other music boxes. However, not just any type of gift will do! They are certain types of gifts that single moms will appreciate more than others. Let's discover what they are.
First, here is what to avoid: purchasing hats, scarves, expensive bottles of perfume, and other pricey items unless they are items she truly desires.
Some people think these types of gifts will be greatly appreciated since she could not afford them herself. For the most part, this is not the case. Most single moms will, of course, be gracious. However, in their heads they likely are thinking, "I could have used the money it cost for this gift to pay my car...
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The Image Of Women
Mass media and the killing campaign.Well it is certainly not old news that sex is what sells. I'm sick of advertisers using women to sell their products. Women are included in the traditional role of sex object in magazines, commercials, videos, TV, advertisements, etc. Media has made women obsessed with the way that we look. Women seen in advertisements and media are often seriously underweight.
The average fashion model weighs 25 percent less than the average woman?You would have to wonder just what a well known fast food company was selling, when they put images on them of a woman holding a salad. Well thank you Mickey D's for acknowledging that women have breasts. There is nothing that makes me want to run out and purchase a salad more than your recent advertising. Why is it that in music videos men are dressed and women appear half naked? What kind of message is marketing sending to the young boys and girls who watch these videos? What is it with all of Hollywood's attention...
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Sweet Escence Bath & Body Products Hit the Retail and Wholesale Markets with Moisturizing Results
Lakeland, FL (ContentDesk) February 18, 2004 -- Sweet Escence Bath & Body is a company that was established in Lakeland, Florida in January of 2001. It shows promise as a young corporation that is determined to distribute products of enormous value with superior quality but by means of inexpensive prices that would appeal to their clientele. Sweet Escence carries wonderful items that are prepared to soothe the straining muscles. These extracts are enriched with oils and vitamins to restore smoothness to dry skin. Also, the body spray manufactured has an additional purpose of freshening everyday objects to leave the air fragrant and refreshing.
An assortment of hand and body lotions are found along with splendid massaging oils, soaps, and salt rocks for the bath. In addition to these pleasant goods, Sweet Escence also generates a potpourri gel that can be rehabilitated by the addition of distilled water and perfume. There are a variety of aromas that Sweet Escence provides, ranging...
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Know Your Own Scent.
It may sound funny to you, but it is really essential to understand your own scent (or "smell"), it is really good to realize and recognize how your body smells as it will affect the type of perfume you choose, or amount of particular perfume oil you add while making your own perfume.
The body and skin of each person has a peculiar smell - similar to a fingerprint, voice check or a model of your chromosome. It is scientifically proven that our doubts, hopes, requirements, our nutritional preferences, our fitness, our ability to believe and liberate, are highly influenced by the smell of our body. There are many interesting stories about how detectives and spies were able to trace out the thieves by their body odor. It has also been stated by different researchers that the smell of our body has a deep impact upon our brain. When we go out to purchase a perfume, or select any perfume oils, we knowingly or unknowingly prefer those fragrances which are acceptable and can easy...
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Anniversary Gifts and Perfumes
How many times has your anniversary come around and you quickly rush out to buy something, anything from a myriad of anniversary gifts and perfumes available. Everyone has probably been there, waiting until the last minute and then feeling a little guilty because the gift didn't quite say what you wanted it to say. Historically anniversary gifts and perfumes have consisted of things like cotton for the 2nd anniversary and ivory for the fourteenth. Who wants to give or receive those kind of gifts these days?Modern anniversary gifts and perfumes.Here's a suggestion if you're really not sure what to give your spouse. Why not try perfume for her or cologne for him.
Admit it, every once in a while you've smelled a certain fragrance on someone else that made you stop and really take notice, right? Sure everyone has. Why not go ahead and buy that special fragrance and give it as anniversary gifts and perfumes? It would make the perfect, personal gift that your spouse would enjoy and...
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Loot.com Survey Reveals that Over 25 Percent of Online Shoppers Unhappy with Service
(ContentDesk via ContentDesk Direct) June 29, 2006 -- A survey of over 7,000 online shoppers conducted by Loot.com, the online classified site , shows that over a quarter have been dissatisfied with an online purchase theyve made in the previous six months. The growth of the web as a retail forum has been explosive in recent years but customer dissatisfaction has increased...
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Five Time Tested & Proven Ways To Promote Your Web Site
One of the biggest hurdles online marketers face is web site promotion. There are literally countless ways to promote online; some are good while others are a complete waste of time.What works? Well there are several good strategies to get your message out to your niche. Each strategy will produce different results for various niches. Contests or SweepstakesHolding a contest or sweepstakes is a proven way to promote your web site. You can announce your site to hundreds of web sites that list free...
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A Guide to Patio Awnings
In many homes, especially in suburban and rural locations, the patio is one of the most cherished places in the home. Patios remind us of good times with friends and family, as the kids play and the ribs sizzle on the barbecue. Many of us also spend a considerable amount of money on our patio furniture and equipment to make it a more inviting and charming location.
Patio awnings are one way to increase the enjoyment of your patio experience. Patio awnings provide shelter from summer...
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Cicada T-Shirts & Gear Flying Off Shelves
Cincinnati, Ohio (ContentDesk) May 27 2004-- Cincinnatians and Internet Shoppers can't stop buying t-shirts, hats and tote bags commemorating the region's 2004 Cicada Invasion. Local manufacturer YoursOnDemand.com is working overtime to meet demand for commemorative gear. The company announced today expansion of its Cicada gear line to include new protective headgear. The new protective headgear is a fashionable hat designed with mesh that fully protects the face and neck. The headgear comfortably...
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