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Dedicated To All Unborn Children

February 2, 2012 By Ron Curtis, Jr.

Abortion is a very controversial topic these days, and most of the time, I choose not to join in on the debate of right or wrong. I stand strong to my Christian beliefs and therefore do not agree with this procedure. However, when this video came across my Facebook page I couldn’t help but be moved by it’s message.

Abortion has become, in many ways, the easiest way to cover up a bad decision. Killing an unborn child is not acceptable birth control. I believe this video is a look at some of the most common reasons abortion has become so popular. If you are not looking to have children, please take the necessary precautions to prevent conception.

The video is very intense and should not be viewed by children! I want to personally thank my friend Linda for doing her best in translating the lyrics from Russian to English. I recommend first watching the video, then reading the lyrics.

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Disclaimer: These lyrics have been translated from Russian to English as best as they could. This may, or may not, be the exact word for word of the song. Since most of you reading this blog do not speak Russian, as I do not, a friend of mine did her best to translate for me.

Every day 115,000 abortions performed in the world
(That’s 42 million per year)

The highest number of abortions performed is in Russia
From 5 to 12 million per year.

Every 5 abortions are done by teenagers before they turn 18

Dedicated to all unborn children

His hand will not wave to you greetings
And his eyes will not open to brightly yellow sun
Nobody will hear his first laughter
And nobody will see in him person welcoming its warmth.
He was not on the earth, but already heaven calls him
Unfortunately he was never born.
And nobody drew their picture
“Good buy”, was his first word.

These teenagers ere not tired of sexual high
They have a need for fast pulse after AMPvitamin intake
They need sex, they need to run, they need a Mercedes, and laughter
They need cocaine, shame and base, and in a shit drunk face.

Through the back door, sign up all your friends
Its all the same to them, they don’t work their brains
They came out from their holes to the top long time ago
And their daddies millions to them mean nothing at all.
Help? Ha, they don’t care about any of that
And night, yes it’s the best for them.
Everything glistens around and puny guys in shirts, but mostly girls,
And Red Bull, yes they love it even more then their moms.

Tourniquets, pills… They could not have come up with anything more stupid then that
Yes, I need a sensation of bodily fluids.
He comes inside her but thinks she’s getting fat,
The fruit grows inside her and that is a fact.

Month later it donned on her, but she is not stupid
Everything is clear, but her figure is more important.
This couple is civil; the child is not what they want
It’s terrifying, as if they got a plague.
No stress, no depressions,
Lots of crazy passionate sex, excitement in it
Cuz their romance is simply a fling
And he will deprive them of it all…
“What’s the trouble mama?” – abortion is the answer to all…

His hand will not wave to you greetings
And his eyes will not open to brightly yellow sun
Nobody will hear his first laughter
And nobody will see in him person welcoming its warmth.
He was not on the earth, but already heaven calls him
Unfortunately he was never born.
And nobody drew their picture
“Good buy”, was his first word.

I am your son mama! Although here not especially comfy!
Not enough space in a tummy for some reason is given.
Can’t go to fast, but I can go slowly,
Not to lie down but to make my first child step.
Hi daddy, I know, you are excited,
In half-a-year your first son is coming!
You are still young, I know, but you not a fool, you know how to make it!
Please, daddy, you hear, buy me a baby crib!
I want to come out, to the family, it’s so sad in here.
Don’t you wanna see my beautiful drawings?

I will learn how to draw a car with the bright sun,
And you’ll stroke my back before sleep and straighten my clothing.
I want to grow up, dad, and to become the astronaut,
But for such desires, I still have to small of a stomac…
I’m only couple of months, but my little heart
Every night sings a song to my favorite mommy!
Will you buy me shoes for my little footsies?
… And explain, why in a hand of that man is a knife?!
I dreamed of a time when you read me fairy tales at night
I thought you give me a life, but you wear executioners mask!
Is this evil and vile man gonna kill me?
And not gonna give me a chance to go to the kindergarten
Mommy, daddy, I didn’t do anything wrong!
I love you, although suffocating with out a single breath…

His hand will not wave to you greetings
And his eyes will not open to brightly yellow sun
Nobody will hear his first laughter
And nobody will see in him person welcoming its warmth.
He was not on the earth, but already heaven calls him
Unfortunately he was never born.
And nobody drew their picture
“Good buy”, was his first word.

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Self Sabotage

January 28, 2012 By Ron Curtis, Jr. Leave a Comment

As I was going through some older videos on prosperity tv I stumbled across a video that really hit home. Of course Randy has a way of doing that with his messages. How often do we find ourselves thinking negatively of ourselves? If it is true that we get what we think about, then how dangerous a reality is that when it comes to how we think about ourselves, especially when we are thinking negatively?

Take a few minutes and watch this video:

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If Only You Applied Yourself

Have you ever been told that you have such great potential… IF ONLY YOU APPLIED YOURSELF? How is it that so many people can see our potential, yet we lack to recognize it ourselves? I believe Randy is right when he talked about how we hold ourselves accountable for every wrong deed we have done in our lives. Holding on to our flaws and dwelling on our mistakes which ultimately prevents prosperity from fully manifesting in our lives.

Everything in life is a learning experience. Even when we mess up big, and trust me, we will, instead of wishing we could change what happened, embrace it, learn from it, and grow because of it. This is definitely not always easy to do, as a matter of fact depending upon the circumstances, it may very well be one of the hardest things we ever learned to do. Not to mention one of the best!

Letting go of the negative beliefs you have about yourself is like unlocking the door to your abundant life. You know the one I am talking about, it does exist, you desperately want to live it, and you are the only one that holds the key. Forgive yourself for your mistakes and remain focused on becoming the best you. We can do this by eliminating negative relationships from our lives, or changing the programming we are used to getting everyday. Then, by releasing the negative energy and baggage we have been carrying around with us, we allow universal laws to start working for us. Replacing our negative thoughts with positive ones, focusing on what we want versus what we did wrong, we begin to attract newer, positive circumstances into our lives.

Self sabotage is real, many of us are, or were, victims at some point in our life. Choose today to let go of the victim and allow in the Victor! Your dreams are so worth it, and you do deserve to live an abundantly prosperous life.

Today is the Day!

Ron

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Activity Opens Doors Of Opportunity

January 12, 2012 By Ron Curtis, Jr. 2 Comments

A mentor of mine once said, “It is not resources you lack but an idea.”

The New Creative Economy

Hmmm, ideas are what create new opportunities. Perhaps this is one of the main reasons every self help or leadership guru always talks about the importance of reading, listening and associating. As we are consistently exposed to the genius behind the ideas of successful men and women who have come before us, it sparks our own creative genius.

We live in one of the most unstable economic times where making money has become a struggle for the average thinker. While most people continue to look for work, it seems the real secret to living in our economy today lies within each of us. If our world doesn’t lack resources, only ideas, what can you bring to the table?

For years I have read books by very successful business men and ironically each of them talk about the struggles and challenges they faced while on their road to wealth. Many spoke of times when they were homeless, living in their car, and others how they ate oodles of noodles for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Yet somehow each of them didn’t allow their temporary setbacks to prevent them from finding their greatness. As a mater of fact, every one of them wrote about how they had to kick and scratch day after day just to survive while they consistently worked on their idea.

Think Outside The Box

Let me illustrate a point. Let us say that you are struggling financially. Perhaps you are a general laborer and there is no work right now. You have very little savings, if any at all, and no idea what you are going to do.

One option is to sit in self pity and worry about your situation. All this is going to do is drive you nuts, evoke negative thoughts and behavior, ultimately leading you to no solution.

On the other hand, what if during that same time of distress you start thinking outside the box. You look around your house and find what you don’t use of value and sell it on craigslist or ebay. At the same time you begin browsing through social media sites looking to see what other people are doing to make money online. Though your situation is still unstable, you are actively engaged in seeking a solution.

Unexpectedly one of your connections through social media finds out that you are a laborer, they live near you needing someone to help them with a job. They contact you and ask if you are interested. Of course, you are. Or, someone responds to one of the ads you have posted looking for work on craigslist. Or, perhaps you start a website/blog and begin adding content which leads to a part time income stream…

Activity Opens Doors

The scenario can go on and on. My point is inactivity creates worry & stress without offering any solutions. However, activity opens doors of opportunity that you can’t see.

Times of uncertainty are not times to sit and do nothing. There is an open door with the answer to your challenges. The Bible clearly states, “Seek and you shall find.” The magic is in seeking!

F.E.A.R. often paralyzes people and prevents them from taking action. You must do something. Whatever you do, never sit idle and hope for a solution. Be active, engage wherever you can and give God the opportunity to work through your situation.

“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” – Matthew 7:7 It is like baking  a cake. You wouldn’t want to leave out any of the 3 main ingredients. If you did, it would ruin the cake.

Stay Strong & Keep Moving!

My wife loves to say, “Life is like a camera, what you focus on will develop.” Focus on the solution not the problem. Though you might not know where to start, start somewhere, and do something!

“Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.”
- Martin Luther King Jr.

In Him,
Ron

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Definiteness Of Purpose

January 7, 2012 By Ron Curtis, Jr. 1 Comment

As I sit here this evening pondering exactly how I want to tackle this subject, my mind cannot help but wander through the events which have taken place in our lives over the past 10 years. All too often we hear people talk about how short our life experience really is, and yet for many years we seem to miss the warning.

If you told me 10 years ago what my life would look like today, I would’ve thought you were smoking dope. Seriously, how many of you reading this can honestly look back over the past 10 years of your life and say with complete accuracy that this is exactly where you planned on being? How many of you actually planned where you were going to be in 10 years, 10 years ago? Hind site is always 50/50, right?

Somethings Never Change

A few years ago we returned to Virginia for a short visit. While we were back home it dawned on me how most of the people we knew when we left were still living & doing the same things as they were when we left. Like somehow people get stuck in a routine of daily living and without realizing it they just cruise through life not really tapping into their potential. Let alone living a life of Purpose.

Napoleon Hill mentioned having a definiteness of purpose. Knowing what you are here to do and having the Faith necessary to fulfilling it. As I read his words it made me realize the one, MAJOR, thing we have been missing all along. I am sure many people who will read this can agree. What is it? Fully defining your Purpose in life. What is it that you are going to accomplish, or die trying to accomplish, while you are alive?

Consistent Persistence

I attribute our goals of 2012 to that theme for this year. But until you are able to first define your Purpose, how can you consistently work toward achieving it and persist long enough for its obtainment? Exactly, you cannot.

The reason why so many people in America, myself included, are great at starting projects, yet lack the self discipline to follow through to its completion, lies in the lack of definiteness of purpose. The theory of just throwing mud against a wall. You know, if you throw enough of it at the wall, sooner or later some is sure to stick. How often have we went into a project with high expectations, just to kind of dabble a bit without fully committing to it?

True success can only be attained when you sell out to your Purpose.

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“It is impressive to recognize that all of the great leaders, in all walks of life and during all periods of history, have attained their leadership by the application of their abilities behind a definite major purpose.

It is no less impressive to observe that those who are classified as failures have no such purpose, but go around and around, like a ship without a rudder, coming back always empty-handed, to their starting point

It is one of the greatest tragedies of civilization that ninety-eight out of every one hundred persons go all the way through life without coming within sight of anything that approximates definiteness of a major purpose!” – Napoleon Hill

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What Is Your Purpose

Before I end this article I wanted to share with you the question I have been asking for years. Perhaps some of you have also found yourself asking the same question. “What is my purpose?”

It has been my observation that everything which has happened in our life to this exact moment has been training us for our life’s purpose.  The struggles, setbacks, challenges & victories are all responsible for the person we have become. Now the biggest challenge is finding how to channel all those experiences into a positive force which drives you to making a difference with your life, through service to others.

It is becoming more and more clear what our Purpose in life is. This blog is part of a work in progress. I am honored that you are reading these words and trust that God will continue to work through us, you and I, as we grow into the person necessary to fulfill the Purpose we were created for!

Blessings,

Ron

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The Original 21 Rules Of This House

January 5, 2012 By Ron Curtis, Jr. Leave a Comment

The Original 21 Rules Of This House

The Original 21 Rules Of This House By Gregg & Joshua Harris

1. We Obey our Lord Jesus Christ.

2.We love honor and pray for one another.

3. We tell the truth.

4. We consider one another’s interests ahead of our own.

5. We speak quietly and respectfully with one another.

6. We do not hurt one another with unkind words or deeds.

7. When someone needs correction, we correct him in love.

8. When someone is sorry we forgive him.

9. When someone is sad, we comfort him.

10 When someone is happy, we rejoice with him.

11. When we have something nice to share, we share it.

12. When we have work to do, we do it without complaining.

13. We take good care of everything God has given us.

14. We do not create unnecessary work for others.

15. When we open something, we close it.

16. When we turn something on, we turn it off.

17. When we take something out, we put it away.

18. When we make a mess, we clean it up.

19. When we do not know what to do, we ask.

20. When we go out, we act just as if we we were in this house.

21. When we disobey or forget any of the 21 Rules of This House, we accept discipline and instruction.

The Original 21 Rules Of This House

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Seek Ye The Kingdom First

January 4, 2012 By Ron Curtis, Jr. Leave a Comment

One of the challenges I have always had is over-commitment. It is just my nature to always want to be available to help when someone asks. Of course the biggest issue this always causes is my inability to always perform at my best.

Since the start of the New Year, one of my resolutions has been to pray on all decisions and fully calculate all situations before moving forward with making any new commitments. This has been really tough because there are situations which followed us into the New Year that we are also considering carefully how to move forward. Some of which we feel might have to be turned down.

Lesson Continued Until Lesson Learned

Man does that statement really hurt when you start looking back over your life and notice similar patterns repeat time and time again. Truth is, making changes, especially at the core level of our beings, can be extremely challenging. Heck, we are so habitual as human beings that we literally do things on auto-pilot. In other words, some of the lessons we are supposed to learn from are so instinctive that we don’t even realize we are doing them.

Follow Your Passion

This one right here is probably the toughest. Ask yourself, “What am I passionate about?” What would you jump out of bed every morning for? Our ultimate Purpose in life will be that special something. For most of us we will sadly never know why we were created. Instead of seeking to fulfill our Destiny in life we will get caught up in everyday life. For the first 31+ years of my life I thought I was seeking my greatness. However, as of recently, I realized that what I have been doing for most of my life doesn’t make me want to jump out of bed every morning. As a matter of fact, I am certain that God has called me to something much greater than I can even imagine.

The Solution?

“Seek Ye The Kingdom First AND All Things Shall Be Added Unto You!”

Since the 22nd of December last year my wife and I have been asking questions about the path that God has laid before us. No longer am I interested in what Ron Curtis wants for his life, instead I want to know what God’s ultimate plan for my life is so that we can fulfill it!

Never before has there been more peace in my heart than there is right now. So far I have been given 3 pieces to the puzzle. They are: 1.Church 2. Writing (This I believe includes Blogging) 3. Montana

As we move through 2012, I am certain the Lord will continue to show us the way He has for us, and we are certain He will do the same for you! Through our connecting with people throughout the past 6 months it is obvious many of us are still trying to figure out this experience called LIFE. Let me assure you, the first step in the instruction manual is prayer.

“Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.” – Matthew 7:7 (New Living Translation)

Lord, what is it that you would have us to do?

In Jesus Name,

Amen!

Ron

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The Prayer Of Jabez – 1 Chronicles 4:10 NKJV

January 3, 2012 By Ron Curtis, Jr. Leave a Comment

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And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying,

“Oh, that You would bless me indeed,

and enlarge my territory,

that Your hand would be with me,

and that You would keep me from evil,

that I may not cause pain!”

So God granted him what he requested.

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Today I wanted to share with everyone an amazing little book that my wife and I have resolved to reading every week for the entire year of 2012. The Prayer of Jabez by Bruce Wilkinson.

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“Are you ready to reach for the extraordinary? To ask God for the abundant blessings He longs to give you? Join Bruce Wilkinson to discover how the remarkable prayer of a little-known Bible hero can release God’s favor, power, and protection. You’ll see how one daily prayer can help you leave the past behind–and break through to the life you were meant to live.“

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From the very first time we read this book it was obvious how much of a difference the Prayer of Jabez made in our lives. The secret to this prayer, and the little book by Bruce, is not just to read it once and forget about it. As a matter of fact, Bruce, as well as, several others who are mentioned in the book have been praying the Jabez Prayer everyday for many years of their lives!

Melisa and I are also praying the Jabez Prayer everyday now! After all, God says to meditate on His word day and night. In other words, remain focused on Him and His word all the time. With focused prayer, trust, and belief, nothing is impossible for God!

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“How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked,
Nor stand in the path of sinners,
Nor sit in the seat of scoffers!
But his delight is in the law of the LORD,
And in His law he meditates day and night.” – Psalms 1:1-2

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We pray you will also find this little book and the Prayer of Jabez to be a blessing in your lives also!

You are blessed,

Ron

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Snow Blast 2012!

January 2, 2012 By Ron Curtis, Jr. Leave a Comment

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The snow finally arrived in West Michigan on New Years Day 2012. Well, the majority actually fell on the 2nd, but nonetheless! How our family just loves the snow! We figure, if it is going to be cold outside, it might as well snow. :-)

Mood Enhancing Weather

There is just something about those white flakes as they fall from the sky and pile up on the ground that lifts our spirits. For some people, especially many whom live here in Michigan, they dream about sunny skies and white sand beaches. The warm weather is what lifts their spirits. Others enjoy peaceful, rainy days. Yet there are others who absolutely go nuts over thunderstorms and chase tornados! For us, LET IT SNOW!

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“ For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven,
And do not return there,
But water the earth,
And make it bring forth and bud,
That it may give seed to the sower
And bread to the eater,
11 So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth;
It shall not return to Me void,
But it shall accomplish what I please,
And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.”

Isaiah 55:10-11 (NKJV)

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How about it? What type of weather puts a smile on your face?

Be blessed,

Ron

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Happy New Year 2012! (Come To Me)

January 1, 2012 By Ron Curtis, Jr. Leave a Comment

I cannot think of a better way to start the New Year than reading God’s word. 2012 is starting on the best day of the week, and it is sure to be the best year of our lives!

Every morning my wife and I start our day at 6:30am by reading our Bible and Daily Devotional. Today’s devotional is so good that I wanted to share it on our blog. The book we are using for this year is called, Jesus Calling by SarahYoung.

Enjoy, and may God bless you abundantly this year.

In Christ,

Ron

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“COME TO ME with a teachable spirit, eager to be changed. A close walk with Me is a life of continual newness. Do not cling to old ways as you step into a new year. Instead, seek My Face with an open mind, knowing that your journey with Me involves being transformed by the renewing of your mind. As you focus your thoughts on Me, be aware that I am fully attentive to you. I see you with a steady eye because My attention span is infinite. I know and understand you completely; My thoughts embrace you in everlasting Love. I also know the plans I have for you: plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Give yourself to this adventure of increasing attentiveness to My Presence.”

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Tim Tebow Leadership

December 31, 2011 By Ron Curtis, Jr. Leave a Comment

A couple of months ago I received Tim Tebow’s book and for the first time was introduced to who the man behind the name really is. To be honest with you, up until receiving that book, I hadn’t really been following his career. Now it is hard to not see all the attention he is drawing.

One of the major turn offs for me when it comes to professional sports is the lack of morals and ethics which are not only displayed, and heard, on the field, but also by spectators. It is impossible to participate in any kind of conversation on social sites without people using profanity and bashing the teams, especially the players.

The humble play of Tim Tebow, his Faith and Leadership, in my opinion, is changing the game! Recently, Tim Marks, posted the video below on his blog and I wanted to share it also. When was the last time you heard an NFL Quarterback singing hymns and praying while playing the game?

Our God is an awesome God!

Ron

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