When you are at crossroads and need to make a decision, what do you do? Turn to God for divine intervention. We pray to God to help us through tumultuous times. When you read these quotes from the Bible, you will know that God influences our life in many ways.
Ephesians 5:25
Christian Parents
Friday, April 24, 2009
Quote Of the Day
A father is someone who carries pictures where his money used to be. Amen!Quote Of the Day
Boomers Back in the Job Market: Stay Ahead by Getting Your Hearing Checked
Boomers Back in the Job Market: Stay Ahead by Getting Your Hearing Checked
Impressive resume … check. Perfect interview suit … check. Hearing aid … uh, how’s that again?
If you’re among the millions of baby boomers that the recession has driven back into the job-hunting workforce, don’t overlook one of your most important professional assets -- your ability to hear clearly.
About 15 percent of people aged 45 to 64 have some degree of hearing loss, according to the Better Hearing Institute. Yours could directly affect your ability to be competitive in the work marketplace and hinder productivity in a new job or career. With Better Hearing Month approaching in May, it’s a good time to protect your competitive edge by ensuring your hearing is as good as it can be.
Consider these important facts about hearing loss and how to deal with it:
* When was the last time you had a hearing test? Can’t recall? You’re not alone. Just 13 percent of general practitioners screen adult patients for hearing loss. While children might be routinely tested a few times throughout their school career, adults tend to overlook the possibility of hearing problems. Because hearing loss usually occurs gradually, over time, you may not notice a problem until it has become advanced.
* Hearing loss is not just a senior citizens’ problem. The majority of people with hearing loss -- 65 percent -- are below retirement age. More than 31 million Americans live with hearing loss, and 15 percent are aged 45 to 64.
* While certain professions are at increased risk of hearing loss, like firefighters, police officers, factory workers, farmers, construction workers, military personnel, heavy industry workers, musicians and entertainment industry professionals, hearing loss can affect anyone in any profession. Our world in general is far noisier and louder than it was even just 20 years ago.
* Even mild hearing loss can seriously impact your ability to communicate and be productive. Hearing loss can hinder your ability to listen well during an important job interview, or make you miss vital information during a meeting, phone call or teleconference.
* Hearing loss may be irreversible, but does not necessarily have to be continually degenerative. Getting your hearing loss diagnosed and treated early can help slow or even halt its advance.
Only a health care professional can diagnose hearing loss and prescribe a treatment, which may include wearing a hearing aid. Hearing aids can help -- discreetly, subtly and effectively. Many modern hearing aids are minimally visible and designed to help the wearer hear more clearly, even in situations where older models might not have worked as well, such as a crowded restaurant.
In addition, new technology from industry leader Starkey offers patient-proven features such as PureWave Feedback Eliminator, which eliminates the annoying whistling often associated with hearing aids; Acoustic Scene Analyzer, which instantly adapts the hearing aid for the greatest comfort and clarity even in the noisiest environments; and T2, a breakthrough technology that allows a hearing aid wearer to use a cell or touch-tone phone to conveniently switch modes or adjust volume without the need for additional hardware.
Employers consistently rank superior listening skills among the most-desirable traits a job candidate can offer. But the best listening skills in the world are useless if you can’t clearly hear what’s being said. If you’re experiencing hearing loss, a hearing aid can help you compete in a tough job market. To learn more about Starkey’s products, visit Starkey.com.
Courtesy of ARAcontent
Impressive resume … check. Perfect interview suit … check. Hearing aid … uh, how’s that again?
If you’re among the millions of baby boomers that the recession has driven back into the job-hunting workforce, don’t overlook one of your most important professional assets -- your ability to hear clearly.
About 15 percent of people aged 45 to 64 have some degree of hearing loss, according to the Better Hearing Institute. Yours could directly affect your ability to be competitive in the work marketplace and hinder productivity in a new job or career. With Better Hearing Month approaching in May, it’s a good time to protect your competitive edge by ensuring your hearing is as good as it can be.
Consider these important facts about hearing loss and how to deal with it:
* When was the last time you had a hearing test? Can’t recall? You’re not alone. Just 13 percent of general practitioners screen adult patients for hearing loss. While children might be routinely tested a few times throughout their school career, adults tend to overlook the possibility of hearing problems. Because hearing loss usually occurs gradually, over time, you may not notice a problem until it has become advanced.
* Hearing loss is not just a senior citizens’ problem. The majority of people with hearing loss -- 65 percent -- are below retirement age. More than 31 million Americans live with hearing loss, and 15 percent are aged 45 to 64.
* While certain professions are at increased risk of hearing loss, like firefighters, police officers, factory workers, farmers, construction workers, military personnel, heavy industry workers, musicians and entertainment industry professionals, hearing loss can affect anyone in any profession. Our world in general is far noisier and louder than it was even just 20 years ago.
* Even mild hearing loss can seriously impact your ability to communicate and be productive. Hearing loss can hinder your ability to listen well during an important job interview, or make you miss vital information during a meeting, phone call or teleconference.
* Hearing loss may be irreversible, but does not necessarily have to be continually degenerative. Getting your hearing loss diagnosed and treated early can help slow or even halt its advance.
Only a health care professional can diagnose hearing loss and prescribe a treatment, which may include wearing a hearing aid. Hearing aids can help -- discreetly, subtly and effectively. Many modern hearing aids are minimally visible and designed to help the wearer hear more clearly, even in situations where older models might not have worked as well, such as a crowded restaurant.
In addition, new technology from industry leader Starkey offers patient-proven features such as PureWave Feedback Eliminator, which eliminates the annoying whistling often associated with hearing aids; Acoustic Scene Analyzer, which instantly adapts the hearing aid for the greatest comfort and clarity even in the noisiest environments; and T2, a breakthrough technology that allows a hearing aid wearer to use a cell or touch-tone phone to conveniently switch modes or adjust volume without the need for additional hardware.
Employers consistently rank superior listening skills among the most-desirable traits a job candidate can offer. But the best listening skills in the world are useless if you can’t clearly hear what’s being said. If you’re experiencing hearing loss, a hearing aid can help you compete in a tough job market. To learn more about Starkey’s products, visit Starkey.com.
Courtesy of ARAcontent
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Mothers Day Gift
Stumped for a Mother’s Day Gift? Consider This
She never missed a soccer game and personally helped you handpick the prom attire that wowed all your friends. She never spent a dime on herself so that she could save up for your college education.
You know you can never really repay Mom for all she’s done for you over the years, but Mother’s Day is the one day a year you at least try to let her know how much she’s appreciated. And although you know she’ll be happy with whatever you give her, this year you want to do something truly memorable.
At a loss for gift ideas to really express how much Mom means to you? Here are a few tips and suggestions to keep in mind:
* Don’t just give her money. In a recession, it may seem like money would be a practical, appreciated gift, something everyone needs and everyone can use. In reality, though, parents rank grown children as the givers they least want to get money from, according to a national survey by Momentum Research, commissioned by the Web site Gift Elan.
If Mom really needs some help in paying for necessities, go the extra mile to help her in a way that won’t hurt her pride. Contact her utilities or car finance company and arrange to pick up some payments, then slip a homemade “paid-for” certificate into her Mother’s Day card. Prepay her cell phone contract for a year. Look for ways to help that don’t involve just handing her money.
* Every mom is a homemaker, even if she works full time outside the home. Helping her make her home more enjoyable for her and inviting for guests is a great way to repay her. Does she need some yard work done? Load the car with the necessary tools -- and the grandkids -- and spend the weekend with Mom helping her beautify her yard.
Is she pining for a new look for her kitchen but doesn’t have the budget to remodel? If you’re a seasoned do-it-yourselfer, you can help her retile, install a backsplash and any number of other low-cost projects that will spice up the look of her kitchen. Even if you’re not a handy person, you can still help her out by painting, switching out cabinet hardware and installing some new fixtures.
* Jewelry remains a timeless gift for women of all ages, and mothers are no exception. The Momentum survey also found that mothers score jewelry high on the list of gifts they want to receive from their grown children, and their preference for jewelry gifts actually increases as they get older.
It’s important to purchase the right kind of jewelry gift. Keep in mind that Mom’s taste might be different from yours -- and she might not appreciate a naval ring, nose stud or showy cocktail ring. When it comes to buying jewelry for mothers, play it safe with a piece that is sure to be as timeless, classic and enduring as motherhood itself.
“From June Cleaver to Marge Simpson, pearls have come to epitomize the essence of motherhood’s purity and beauty in America’s pop culture psyche,” says pearl expert Jeremy Shepherd. “A simple strand of pearls, a pair ofpearl stud earrings or a classic pearl ring can tell Mom that you really see her as the essence of perfect motherhood.”
If Mom’s a traditionalist, go for classic white akoya or freshwater pearls. If she’s more adventurous and likes color, you can add flare to your pearl gift by choosing one of the numerous unusual colors -- from shimmering gold to glistening green-black -- now available in cultured pearls. And you don’t have to spend a fortune or endure high-pressure sales tactics in a jewelry showroom to find just the right pearl gift. Web sites like www.PearlParadise.com have made it easy and cost-effective to give memorable pearl gifts.
Courtesy of ARAcontent
She never missed a soccer game and personally helped you handpick the prom attire that wowed all your friends. She never spent a dime on herself so that she could save up for your college education.
You know you can never really repay Mom for all she’s done for you over the years, but Mother’s Day is the one day a year you at least try to let her know how much she’s appreciated. And although you know she’ll be happy with whatever you give her, this year you want to do something truly memorable.
At a loss for gift ideas to really express how much Mom means to you? Here are a few tips and suggestions to keep in mind:
* Don’t just give her money. In a recession, it may seem like money would be a practical, appreciated gift, something everyone needs and everyone can use. In reality, though, parents rank grown children as the givers they least want to get money from, according to a national survey by Momentum Research, commissioned by the Web site Gift Elan.
If Mom really needs some help in paying for necessities, go the extra mile to help her in a way that won’t hurt her pride. Contact her utilities or car finance company and arrange to pick up some payments, then slip a homemade “paid-for” certificate into her Mother’s Day card. Prepay her cell phone contract for a year. Look for ways to help that don’t involve just handing her money.
* Every mom is a homemaker, even if she works full time outside the home. Helping her make her home more enjoyable for her and inviting for guests is a great way to repay her. Does she need some yard work done? Load the car with the necessary tools -- and the grandkids -- and spend the weekend with Mom helping her beautify her yard.
Is she pining for a new look for her kitchen but doesn’t have the budget to remodel? If you’re a seasoned do-it-yourselfer, you can help her retile, install a backsplash and any number of other low-cost projects that will spice up the look of her kitchen. Even if you’re not a handy person, you can still help her out by painting, switching out cabinet hardware and installing some new fixtures.
* Jewelry remains a timeless gift for women of all ages, and mothers are no exception. The Momentum survey also found that mothers score jewelry high on the list of gifts they want to receive from their grown children, and their preference for jewelry gifts actually increases as they get older.
It’s important to purchase the right kind of jewelry gift. Keep in mind that Mom’s taste might be different from yours -- and she might not appreciate a naval ring, nose stud or showy cocktail ring. When it comes to buying jewelry for mothers, play it safe with a piece that is sure to be as timeless, classic and enduring as motherhood itself.
“From June Cleaver to Marge Simpson, pearls have come to epitomize the essence of motherhood’s purity and beauty in America’s pop culture psyche,” says pearl expert Jeremy Shepherd. “A simple strand of pearls, a pair of
If Mom’s a traditionalist, go for classic white akoya or freshwater pearls. If she’s more adventurous and likes color, you can add flare to your pearl gift by choosing one of the numerous unusual colors -- from shimmering gold to glistening green-black -- now available in cultured pearls. And you don’t have to spend a fortune or endure high-pressure sales tactics in a jewelry showroom to find just the right pearl gift. Web sites like www.PearlParadise.com have made it easy and cost-effective to give memorable pearl gifts.
Courtesy of ARAcontent
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Christian Quote of the Day, Discipleship
Christian Quote of the Day
Topic for Today: Discipleship
Our Lord made discipleship hard and lost many prospective followers because he called them to a pilgrimage, not a parade - to a fight, not to a frolic.
Havner, Vance
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Christian Quote of the Day, Prayer
Christian Quote of the Day Topic for Today: Prayer
Prayer is not intended to change God's purpose, nor is it to move Him to form fresh purposes. God has decreed that certain events shall come to pass through the means He has appointed for their accomplishment.
Pink, A. W.
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