DIANE aka MamaGeoMaus at ShoutLife.com

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B.I.B.L.E. Basic-Instructions-Before-Leaving-Earth!!

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MAY YOU ALWAYS BE OVERWHELMED BY THE GRACE OF GOD RATHER THAN BY THE CARES OF LIFE..

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WHEN GOD LEADS YOU TO THE EDGE OF THE CLIFF, TRUST HIM FULLY & LET GO.
ONLY 1 OF 2 THINGS WILL HAPPEN...EITHER HE'LL CATCH YOU WHEN YOU FALL OR HE'LL TEACH YOU HOW TO FLY.

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THE BEST MATHEMATICAL EQUATION
I HAVE EVER SEEN:
1 CROSS + 3 NAILS = 4 GIVEN.

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A God Tuber alum...like many....then we all discovered Shout Life & even more friends here!
Okay, so here's a little bit of info about me: I was born & raised in upstate New York. I lived for about 4 years of my youth in Pennsylvania then returned to NY. I still have family & friends in the North East & try to visit as often as time and funds permit. Which isn't often as I'd like.

I was raised & baptised in the Eastern Orthodox Church. I love the church but found that I needed to have a much closer intimate walk with the Lord. I was saved in my teens but have had to learn & re learn how to have a closer relationship with Him over the years. And I'm still evolving..learning.
I now go to a Non Denominational Church & the Anglican Catholic Church. Both are so vastly different in their approach but still spreading the same wonderous loving message! Just feeds my soul!

For much of my adult life I have lived, worked & traveled all over the Middle East, the Far East & Europe. I lived in Guam for 3 years, Japan 8.5 yrs and in Germany well over 9 years...absolutely loved it!
I have had experiences I'll never forget & made so many friends; who despite now being on the other side of the globe or spread out across the States & Canada stay in close contact.

I now live on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi. I love most everything about it here with the exception of hurricane season...Hurricane Katrina & the EXTREME life altering experience she offered us kinda had a little something to do with forming that opinion.

On 31 July 08, I lost my husband Stan to lung cancer. A HUGE piece of my heart is missing. Its been a rough time emotionally...for me and for my 3 children. With God's help we are learning to take it one day at a time. Some days are better than others.

ONCE I DROPPED A TEAR IN THE OCEAN.
WHEN I FIND IT IS WHEN I'LL STOP LOVING YOU.

WE HAVE FAITH & KNOW THAT MIRACLES DO HAPPEN.....SO WE PRAY!

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10 TERRIFIC TRAITS OF AUTISTIC PEOPLE

If you're sick of hearing about all the "deficits" challenging people on the autism spectrum, join the club! But for every down side to autism, there seems to be a positive -- an unusual trait that rarely appears among the "typical" community, but shines out among autistic folk. These plusses are well worth celebrating.

1. Autistic People Rarely Lie
We all claim to value the truth, but almost all of us tell little white lies. All, that is, except people on the autism spectrum. To them, truth is truth -- and a good word from a person on the spectrum is the real deal.

2. People on the Autism Spectrum Live in the Moment
How often do typical people fail to notice what's in front of their eyes because they're distracted by social cues or random chitchat? People on the autism spectrum truely attend to the sensory input that surrounds them. Many have achieved the ideal of mindfulness.

3. People with Autism Rarely Judge Others
Who's fatter? Richer? Smarter? For people on the autism spectrum, these distinctions hold much less importance than for typical folks. In fact, people on the spectrum often see through such surface appearances to discover the real person.

4. Autistic People are Passionate
Of course, not all autistic people are alike. But many are truly passionate about the things, ideas and people in their lives. How many "typical" people can say the same?

5. People with Autism Are Not Tied to Social Expectations
If you've ever bought a car, played a game or joined a club to fit in, you know how hard it is to be true to yourself. But for people with autism, social expectations can be honestly irrelevant. What matters is true liking, interest and passion -- not keeping up with the Joneses.

6. People with Autism Have Terrific Memories
How often do typical people forget directions, or fail to take note of colors, names, and other details? People on the autism spectrum are often much more tuned in to details. They may have a much better memory than their typical peers for all kind of critical details.

7. Autistic People Are Less Materialistic
Of course, this is not universally true -- but in general, people with autism are far less concerned with outward appearance than their typical peers. As a result, they worry less about brand names, hairstyles and other expensive but unimportant externals than most people do.

8. Autistic People Play Fewer Head Games
Who was that woman, and why were you looking at her? I know I TOLD you I didn't mind if you went out, but why did you believe me? Most autistic people don't play games like these -- and they assume that you won't either. It's a refreshing and wonderful change from the Peyton Place emotional roller coaster that mars too many typical relationships!

9. Autistic People Have Fewer Hidden Agendas
Most of the time, if a person on the autism spectrum tells you what he wants -- he is telling you what he wants. No need to beat around the bush, second guess, and hope you're reading between the lines!

10. People with Autism Open New Doors for Neurotypicals
For some of us neurotypicals, having an autistic person in our lives has had a profound positive impact on our perceptions, beliefs and expectations. For me, at least, being the mom of a son on the autism spectrum has released me from a lifetime of "should" -- and offered me a new world of "is."

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HE knows the truth and that is a great comfort to me. Count on God for protection. God will fight for us when we are attacked. When we follow God's agenda, God fights for us. When we follow our agenda, we are on our own. Exodus 14:13 The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still" (NIV)

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IF YOU'RE HEADED IN THE WRONG DIRECTION, GOD ALLOWS U-TURNS.

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The Five Finger Prayer

It is sometimes helpful to have a plan to follow when praying. The "Five Finger Prayer" is a simple but effective pattern of prayer:

The thumb is nearest you. So begin praying for those closest to you.

The pointing finger is next. Pray for those who instruct, teach, and heal, including teachers, doctors, and ministers who point others to God.

The tallest finger reminds us to pray for leaders -- men and women in places of influence such as our President, business leaders, your boss -- anyone in power.

The ring finger is the perfect reminder to pray for those who are weak, in trouble or in pain.

The little finger reminds you to pray for yourself.
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TO MY CHILDREN:

I PRAY THAT GOD WOULD FILL YOUR HEART WITH DREAMS.
AND THAT FAITH GIVES YOU THE COURAGE
TO DARE TO DO GREAT THINGS.
I'M HERE FOR YOU, WHATEVER THIS LIFE BRINGS.
SO LET MY LOVE GIVE YOU ROOTS
AND HELP YOU FIND YOUR WINGS.

IT'S NOT LIVING IF YOU DON'T REACH FOR THE SKY.
I'LL HAVE TEARS AS YOU TAKE OFF,
BUT I'LL CHEER AS YOU FLY.

I LOVE YOU!
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THERE HAS NEVER BEEN,IS NOT NOW & NEVER WILL BE, ANY SUSTITUTE FOR THE TRUTH.

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DO THE RIGHT THING & LIGHT AT LEAST ONE CANDLE IN SOMEONE'S LIFE EACH DAY.

A LITTLE BIT OF FRIENDLY LIGHT IS ALL WE REALLY NEED.

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LIFE IS NOT EASY
AND IT WILL NEVER BE,
BUT YOU'VE GOT FRIENDS
AND ONE THEM IS...ME!

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BE FAITHFUL IN SMALL THINGS BECAUSE IT IS IN THEM THAT YOUR STRENGTH LIES.

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GOD IS SO BIG, HE CAN COVER THE WHOLE WORLD WITH HIS LOVE & SO SMALL HE CAN CURL UP IN SIDE YOUR HEART.

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MENTAL FLOSS PREVENTS MORAL DECAY.

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SINNING WOULDN'T BE SO POPULAR IF IT'S WAGES WERE PAID IMMEDIATELY.

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GOD WANTS YOU TO KNOW....THAT WHAT YOU ARE MOST AFRAID OF IS WHERE YOUR GREATEST REWARDS ARE.

IF ALL YOU HAD TO DO WAS WISH FOR SOMETHING & YOU WOULD HAVE IT, LIFE WOULD BE PRETTY BORING, WOULDN'T IT? GOD PLACED BARRIERS BETWEEN US & WHAT WE WANT, SO WE CAN ENJOY INTERESTING & SATISFYING LIVES. GOD HID OUR BIGGEST REWARDS BEHIND THE HIGHEST BARRIERES - OUR DEEPEST FEARS. GOD WANTS US TO FACE OUR FEARS & HOLD GROUND IN THEIR PRESENCE & LET THEM GO. THATS HOW WE GET OUR BIGGEST REWARDS. WHAT ARE YOU MOST AFRAID OF? SAY IT, JUST START BY SAYING IT.

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IT TAKES MORE FAITH TO BELIEVE THAT I CAME FROM A MONKEY
THAN TO BELIEVE THAT I CAME FROM GOD.

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CHEER-UP! BIRDS HAVE BILLS & THEY'RE STILL SINGING.

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LAUGH......IT BURNS CALORIES!!

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OPTIMISM IS A CHEERFUL FRAME OF MIND THAT ENABLES A TEA KETTLE TO SING THOUGH IT'S IN HOT WATER UP TO IT'S NOSE. :o)

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EVERYONE IN LIFE HAS A PURPOSE, EVEN IF ITS TO SERVE AS A "BAD EXAMPLE".

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Without JESUS, our week would be:
Sinday, Mournday, Tearsday, Wasteday,
Thirstday, Fightday & Shatterday.
Remember seven days WITHOUT JESUS makes
one WEAK!!
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