ENJOY THE MOMENTS

WHAT MATTERS

2/29/2016

Dr. C. Branker

Life is truly a journey and each step brings opportunity, experience and challenge.

Day by day, week by week and month by month we plan our calendars of events and things we want to do, while the minutes and hours ticks away.

Don't skip a day waiting for the next, there are so many blessings attached to each day.

Moments are precious not only when life is at stake, but all the time.

Enjoy life daily and avoid being overcome by adversities, evil doers and disappointments.

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TREASURES

WHAT MATTERS

2/26/2016

Dr. C. Branker

Peace of mind brings harmony in your life.

When body, soul and spirit connects and live with the understanding of its origin, peace is not far away.

Peace is not treasured with many people. People spend more time struggling to fix everything else in their life with little regard for peace.

Many shoppers would past an authentic jewel store with all the gold and diamonds and browse through a costume jewelry store at the same mall. 

They bypass the treasure for the fake.

When you value the treasure peace; life is beautiful from every angle.

There is always a free spectacular sunrise and sunset every day, but few ever have the desire to behold.

Money cannot purchase peace, but so many feel without it they cannot find peace.

Peace is nearer to you than you think, if only you knew the value.

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GOD IS OUR FOUNDATION

WHAT MATTERS

2/25/2016

Dr. C. Branker

Life coaches try their hardest to teach and build self-confidence in their students.

The idea to be mentally and physically strong In a competitive society, somehow justifies that self- confidence is absolutely necessary to win.

While this may be essential to a point, relying on oneself to accomplish goals and being successful does not guarantee all the victories in life.

Trusting in your inner ability as a foundation for life, can only leads to frustration and defeat.

Looking to God as your source of help, is the  only sure road map to life.

Many athletes today, openly lookup, point up, or lift both hands to heaven during their victory lap. 

THIS IS TRUE CONFIDENCE, The recognition that you have done your part, while putting God first in your life.

“Thus says Jehovah: Cursed is the man who trusts in man, and makes flesh his arm, and whose heart departs from Jehovah. For he shall be like the shrub in the desert, and shall not see when good comes, but shall inhabit the parched places in the wilderness, an uninhabited salt land” (Jeremiah 17:5-6). 

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REST IN CONFIDENCE

WHAT MATTERS

2/24/2016

Dr. C. Branker

Resting in quietness and confidence will save you and give you strength.

I have two young grandsons. One like most kids, doesn't like soap water in his eyes and the other doesn't like sea water in his eyes.

Christian the elder, would run out of the sea and grab any stranger's towel to wipe his eyes from the burning salt water.

Malachi would let out a scream in the shower when the soap water got into his eyes.

They both had to be rescued, calmed down, and be cleansed from their burning eyes experience.

This of course took a few moments, washing and wiping away soap and salt.

God cannot do anything for us until we enter into His rest. We must show the confidence we have in Him, by resting in the knowledge that He will bring us through all of our difficult situation.

MIRACLES HAPPEN WHEN WE TRUST GOD WITH DIFFICULT SITUATIONS.

Isaiah 30:15.

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LIFE IS HOW YOU WANT IT.

WHAT MATTERS

2/23/2016

Dr. C. Branker.

There are so many things that can cloud the mind.

There are old things and new ones each day. The ones that are not good for us are those that are fixed in the mind and has now become part of the thinking process.

Negative and opposing thoughts are the roadblocks to progress. 

They create fear, no self esteem, intimidation and disillusionment.

Each of us is responsible for what we encourage in our thought process. We must redirect negative thoughts away from our mind and replace the thoughts that enhance positiveness which enhances self- affirmation.

Nature offers  an array of life, beauty and colors; take a walk in a botanical park and experience the purifying of the mind.

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Look To The Hills

WHAT MATTERS

2/22/2016

Dr. C. Branker.

Waiting for your fulfillment of dreams, visions or plans is the most difficult part of your life's journey.

So many people awake each day with a simple prayer, " How much longer Lord? "

With the Lord on our side, we must never loose hope.

Proverbs 13:12. " Hope deferred makes the heart sick."

When our hope is redirected to the unfulfilled dream and not to the Lord who gave the dream, we make our heart sick, weak and hopeless.

Whether it is your desire for a child to make you feel proud, a spouse from the Lord, a change in your financial situation or success in your endeavors, you must keep your eyes on the Lord and not on the unfulfilled desire.

Trust in the Lord today with all your heart for your expectations.

Proverbs 13:12b "But when the desire comes, it is a tree of life."

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YOUR NAME REVEALS WHO YOU ARE

WHAT MATTERS

Dr. C. Branker

2/19/2016

Daniel and his friends were placed under the care of Ashpenaz, the chief of the court officials. It was Ashpenaz's job to see that they were educated in the culture and traditions of Babylon. The training program was supposed to last three years. One of the first things Ashpenaz did was to change the captive's names. Daniel's name, which in Hebrew means "G-d is my judge," was changed to Belteshazzar, meaning "Bel's prince." Bel was the patron god of Babylon. Hananiah, whose name means "the L-rd is gracious," was changed to Shadrach, meaning "illumined by the sun-god Shamash." Mishael's name was changed from, "who is like G-d," to Meshach, meaning "who is Ishtar," the Babylonian queen of heaven. Azariah, which means "the L-rd is my help," became Abednego, "the slave of Nabu," who was the Babylonian god of wisdom and education.7 

It is important to recognize that these four young men had names with great significance in relationship with their God.

Likewise, Ashpenaz of Babylon changed their names to appease the false god of Babylon and culture.

Your purpose, power and destiny goes with your name.

What Is Your Name?

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LOVE FREES

WHAT MATTERS

2/18/2016

Dr. C. Branker.

Love doesn't always get all its credit.

We are so costumed to receiving, embracing and benefiting from love, but love also free others when we are able to do so.

Love is not selfish. Love can set free, someone who has done wrong to you.

To free a trapped animal, mend up the broken wing of a bird, or to remove a fish hook from a pelican; is all part of love's freedom without getting a reward.

Today, gives us the opportunity to free another human being who may have offended us.

Do you have love? True love can never fail!

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TODAY IS THE DAY

WHAT MATTERS

2/17/2016

Dr. C. Branker.

There are many days that may seem dull or nothing is happening in a your life.

Well, every day may not be for you, but every day is part of you.

Birthdays, anniversaries, and celebrations are happening all around you making many very happy.

The power of mind, to recognize every day as a wonderful and purposeful day depends on the individual.

Do just count the days of the week, but enjoy the beauty each day unfolds.

A fresh rose opened in full array displaying it's magnificent design, a first child is born to a young couple, a small business owner made his first million.

You are part of a great day, get your joy out of today. Psalm 118:24

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LOVE IS IN THE AIR

WHAT MATTERS

2/15/2016

Dr. C. Branker

Rainbows are one of the most spectacular phenomenon in nature.

The combination of light from the sun and rain, display in a bow of different colors which always draw the attention of human eyes with awe and fascination.

Recently I received pictures from a friend in Costa Rica of rainbows which appeared every day for a week. 

Many people took out their cell phones, snapped and posted online. Others stood from office windows, cars, and at home viewing nature's display of God's promise to mankind, that He will not destroy the earth by a flood again.

Rainbows however, cause people to smile. Children fix their eyes on rainbows whether in a vehicle or watching it in a book. Adults the same, as everyone tries to point out the different colors.

How can sun and rain cause a bow in the sky with different profound colors?

Check with the Artist. Genesis 9:16.

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COVENANT PROMISE

WHAT MATTERS

2/12/2016

Dr. C. Branker

"I set My rainbow in the cloud, and it shall be for the sign of the covenant between Me and the earth.

It shall be, when I bring a cloud over the earth, that the rainbow shall be seen in the cloud; and I will remember My covenant which is between Me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall never again become a flood to destroy all flesh.

The rainbow shall be in the cloud, and I will look on it to remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth."

And God said to Noah, " This is the sign of the covenant which I have established between Me and all flesh that is on the earth." Gen. 9: 13-17.

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WALK IN HARMONY

WHAT MATTERS

2/11/2016

Dr. C. Branker

One of the greatest realities in life is walking in harmony with others.

Whether it is a spouse, family members, fellow workers or just friends; being able to agree along the way can be progressive.

On the other hand, no harmony can be extremely frustrating and counter productive.

The new thing now is, everyone wants to have an opinion.

People embrace their opinions with passion whether it makes sense or not, facts or fiction, right or wrong. 

Here is wisdom:- As we attain growth through learning, choose the friends and company who stimulate more knowledge that can help you advance in your thinking.

Create an environment of peace,rest and joy. This is good for the mind, and your total welfare. " Be of the same mind with whom you walk" 

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OUR HOME

WHAT MATTERS

2/10/2016

Dr. C. Branker

The earth was truly designed to sustain life.

From sunrise to sunset day by day for thousands of years, showers of rain for food and plants to grow, all for preserving life on this great planet.

Earth is inhabited by the most intelligent form of life, humans.

We share our love, emotions and inventions with one another and live for the greater cause of our existence.

We sing, dance, laugh and cry, as all part of the cycle. We are born to others, and live for families.

This machine of life was designed by a Master builder, An Originator, A Wise Creator.

IN The Beginning God.....

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Pestilence From A Little Pest

WHAT MATTERS

2/9/2016

Dr. C. Branker

Just when you think medical science have made all inroads into discovering the source and treatment all all known human diseases, Zika has made an appearance with no know cure.

The World Health Organization has declared a “state of emergency” about the Zika virus, which is spreading “explosively” and is expected to infect up to four million people by the end of 2016.. 

A bite from a mosquito, is the main culprit for spreading this deforming disease, also known as Microcephaly, a condition in which babies are born with abnormally small heads.

For a matter of fact, this little insect is one of the greatest threat to mankind.

West Nile Virus, Malaria, Dengue Fever, Chikungunya, Dog Heart Worm and other diseases all trace back to mosquitos.

When I look around the world observing world leaders trying to solve ordinary problems with little or no results, It makes one wonder of a major outbreak of something that may wipe out millions and millions of people.

Our hope and confidence is in the our creator,s hands.

May His love and mercy always be upon us.

Isaiah 30:15.

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BE CLEVER AND INOVATIVE

WHAT MATTERS

2/4/2016

Dr. C. Branker

Recently  I saw a video of a heron catching fish by using bread as bait.

The bird would drop the piece of bread in the water waiting for fish to take the bait. As soon as the fish is about to eat, the heron snatches it up from the water.

Most birds would settle for the piece of bread, but the heron prefers the better meal, fish.

There are so many people who settle for what's available or what is handed to them, and never move beyond to get what they really want.

Be clever and advance beyond the norms of everyone else, take risk, you may be surprise of the gains that's waiting for you.

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MAKE NEW FRIENDS

 WHAT MATTERS

2/3/2016

Dr. C. Branker.

Meeting new people and making new friends is something I love to do.

The world has so many wonderful people who can share incredible information from different cultures and experiences.

New and different talents, personalities, different languages and food are all part of the excitement of getting to know them.

As humans, we bond quickly as we share the same values; family, work, places we live are all common aspects of daily living.

Living in a small circle with the same people and things day in and day out, is not my cup of tea.

Even though I may not have a hard bonding with everyone I meet, that is, becoming close friends; the joy of meeting new people is a treasure to me.

I call my new encounters, my cousins.

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