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Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Life and Writing Chronicles 05-06-2015

MY APOLOGIES

I apologize for posting multiple blog posts today. It certainly is not my preferred method. However, current events have made it necessary. This post will hopefully be the last blog post today.

WRITING "THE STORY" I AM MEANT TO WRITE:
AN UPDATE ABOUT MY WRITING

Four days ago, I started writing THE STORY of a lifetime. I have no doubt whatsoever it is the one I am supposed to write. Truthfully, it could be a lifetime series. I am so excited about it. I finally found it. My story. The story. The one I was made to write.

Then this happened...

I AM VERY DISTURBED: MY PERSONAL JOURNALING ABOUT THIS DISTURBANCE (ISIS IS IN THE U.S.)

I woke up this morning to this article:

Headline: "Purported ISIS warning claims terror cells in place in 15 states"
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/05/06/purported-isis-warning-claims-terror-cells-in-place-in-15-states/

Please read that article before you read another word or do another thing. And, if you journal, do so now regarding the news article.

This news disturbed me. Greatly. And it disturbs me more by the minute.

How about you?

I woke up this morning, feeling fresh, alive, thrilled with a new and glorious day. What a gift and blessing! Today... an opportunity.

I even had ideas for my new book and series I couldn't wait to put down on the page. So many ideas. Oh, it felt glorious to know what to write. Oh, I was excited. I jumped out of bed, took care of my critters, and then sat at my favorite place on the sofa in the family room of our temporary home to capture the ideas on the page.

Then, I read this article.

And, everything froze. Life was frozen by a pressing of the pause button. I could not carry on. I had to stop and take this in. I am still doing this. (Even as I re-read this again later, I am still frozen where I am.)

My concerns were validated. (And then some.)

Quadrillions of thoughts went through my mind--and still are going through the wormhole of my present mind-state. Which thought should I get down on the page? What should I journal? I started to type in my online journal, Penzu.com:

"Closed-minded people, wake up!"

No. That is too harsh. Too derogatory. I should soften it. Right?

"Intentionally clueless people, wake up!"

No. Still too harsh.

"Narcissistic, me-centered, look and focus on me people, wake up!"

No. Strike that.

"Uninformed, ignorant, and people in denial, wake up!"

No. That is also too harsh. Sticks and stones.

I then wrote a scathing blog post, which I won't post, trying to slap people out of their stupor and force them to action.

But, that was too harsh as well.

Sigh. I grew frustrated and disturbed at this point.

I then wrote in my journal for the Church to stop talking about everything they are talking about... for pastors to stop writing their present sermons... for Christian bloggers, authors, and ministries as well to stop everything they are working on now... And get to the real discussion: the CURRENT HOLOCAUST.

But, that seemed too harsh, too.

But, there IS a current holocaust. No one is talking about. No one is taking a stand. IS it possible to get too harsh? The answer is no. Absolutely not. Harshness might slap people awake and force them to action. So would a real slap, but violence is not the answer.

But, should I say any of that?

"The world, the Church, the people, and most individuals are in a stupor and are clueless to reality."

Wait. That is harsh as well. While all of this is true, beyond shadow of a doubt, I should look within first. I should look in the mirror.

LOOKING IN THE MIRROR:
TELLING MY STORY

I should share where I am in my journal, which I then share with you. I should share my thought-FULL-ness about the current holocaust. How did I become educated and well-informed on the subject of the current holocaust? How did I research it for myself and not take anyone else's opinions or stances in account? In other words, how did I form my OWN, personal, informed stance on terrorism and on the current holocaust?

Maybe through sharing my story, I can help others to do the same.

Let me stress again, though, how greatly I am disturbed. This is why I must write about, and journal, the current holocaust and terrorism. Then, I will write my story, my fiction one.

I will do one more blog post today and start this personal journaling about the current holocaust and terrorism.

A TERROR ATTACK ON U.S. SOIL

This happened three days ago. Did you know that?

It happened in Texas.

Where are the voices?

NEWS LINKS ABOUT THE TERROR ATTACK IN TEXAS AND ON U.S. SOIL

1
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/05/06/fbi-was-investigating-texas-gunman-at-time-cartoon-contest-attack/
2
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/05/06/gunman-final-tweet-hashtag-hinted-at-texas-assault-on-cartoon-contest/
3
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/05/06/after-weeklong-controversy-charlie-hebdo-receives-pen-award-at-literary-gala-in/

OTHER NEWS ARTICLES TO READ, PRAY ABOUT, JOURNAL, AND KNOW

1
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/05/06/after-weeklong-controversy-charlie-hebdo-receives-pen-award-at-literary-gala-in/
2
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/05/05/federal-judge-agrees-to-let-ohio-terror-plot-suspect-privately-review-video/

TWO LINKS TO KEEP READING FOR NOW AND FOREVER SO WE CAN STAY INFORMED:

1
http://www.foxnews.com/us/terrorism/index.html?intcmp=subnav
2
http://www.foxnews.com/world/terrorism/index.html?intcmp=subnav

NEWS TO READ, PRAY ABOUT, JOURNAL, AND KNOW

1

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/05/06/purported-isis-warning-claims-terror-cells-in-place-in-15-states/

Please read this link immediately (#1).

2

http://www.christiantoday.com/article/we.cannot.stand.by.while.christians.are.executed.abused.or.enslaved.because.of.their.faith/53376.htm

3

http://www.newsmax.com/Headline/taya-kyle-chris-kyle-texas-attack/2015/05/05/id/642788/?ns_mail_uid=97105315&ns_mail_job=1619723_05062015&s=al&dkt_nbr=pumgvc95

4

http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/241065-huckabee-jumps-into-2016-race

5

http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/241157-hillary-makes-play-for-blacks-hispanics

6

http://townhall.com/columnists/brentbozell/2015/05/06/hate-group-blamed-for-isis-attack-n1994825?utm_source=thdaily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nl&newsletterad=

We cannot stand by while Christians are executed, abused or enslaved because of their faith | Christian News on Christian Today

http://www.christiantoday.com/article/we.cannot.stand.by.while.christians.are.executed.abused.or.enslaved.because.of.their.faith/53376.htm

Purported ISIS warning claims terror cells in place in 15 states | Fox News

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/05/06/purported-isis-warning-claims-terror-cells-in-place-in-15-states/

PLEASE read this. It is critical all Americans read this and become informed.

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Life and Writing Chronicles 05-05-2015

CHOOSING EACH MOMENT HOW TO LIVE: A JOURNALING EXERCISE OR PROMPT

You never know what curve ball life may throw you or when you are called to be in life's waiting room. It is what we choose to do with every moment that counts.

How are you choosing to live each moment today?

NEWS TO KNOW, JOURNAL ABOUT, AND PRAY:

1

http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/ISIS-claims-texas-attack/2015/05/05/id/642572/

(Side-Note, Journaling Prompt, and Prayer Point: A terror attack by ISIS in and on the U.S. What is going to be done because of it? Point to ponder and pray.)

2

http://www.newsmax.com/Newsmax-Tv/Bernard-Kerik-Brian-Moore-slaying-outrage/2015/05/04/id/642558/?ns_mail_uid=97105315&ns_mail_job=1619576_05052015&s=al&dkt_nbr=8jrkxzrl

3

http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/Bosch-Fawstin-draw-prophet-winner/2015/05/04/id/642554/

4

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2015/05/05/isis-claim-responsibility-for-shooting-at-texas-muhammad-cartoon-contest/

5

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/05/05/university-researchers-uncover-new-cache-mark-twain-writings/?intcmp=latestnews

6

http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2015/05/04/muhammad-cartoon-contest-note-to-jihadists-in-america-shoot-back/?intcmp=ob_homepage_opinion&intcmp=obnetwork

7

http://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2015/05/04/wapo-2016-gop-field--might-be-the-most-diverse-ever-n1994155?utm_source=thdaily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nl&newsletterad=

8

http://townhall.com/columnists/johnhawkins/2015/05/05/if-everybody-likes-you-youre-doing-something-wrong-n1994395?utm_source=thdaily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nl&newsletterad=

9

http://thehill.com/homenews/house/241031-immigration-battle-moves-to-the-military

10

http://www.ijreview.com/2015/05/312524-when-baltimore-police-union-launches-its-own-twitter-campaign-some-say-they-just-dont-get-it/?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=morningnewsletter

BIBLE VERSES OF THE DAY OR WORD OF THE DAY

(To meditate, ponder, think upon, ponder, prayer journal for at least the next 24 hours)

1

Philippians 4:6-7 Living Bible (TLB)

6 Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs, and don't forget to thank him for his answers. 7 If you do this, you will experience God's peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will keep your thoughts and your hearts quiet and at rest as you trust in Christ Jesus.

Living Bible (TLB). The Living Bible copyright © 1971 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

2

Proverbs 9:10 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

10 "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB). Copyright © 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2009 by Holman Bible Publishers, Nashville Tennessee. All rights reserved.

CHRISTIAN LINKS TO READ

1

https://maxlucado.com/audio/daily-audio/god-never-changes/?utm_source=MaxLucado.com+Weekday+Emails&utm_campaign=f0bac6aad7-RSS_DAILY_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_9b9306e0eb-f0bac6aad7-222957317&mc_cid=f0bac6aad7&mc_eid=3ec8c24aa8

2

http://holleygerth.com/heart-hungry/

3

http://www.lovegodgreatly.com/2015/05/week-7-the-profile-of-a-false-teacher/

4

http://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/todays-insight-chuck-swindoll/

5

http://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/truth-for-life/

6

https://www.biblegateway.com/devotionals/morning-and-evening/

Monday, May 4, 2015

Life and Writing Chronicles 05-04-2015

RESPECT: A JOURNALING EXERCISE OR PROMPT

Why is it we demand others to respect us, but we do not offer everyone else the same respect we demand others give us?

Journal your thoughts.

I think this can be said about every single one of us if we were to stop, get out of the emotions, and really think.

Journal your thoughts.

How is it this can be said about you?

Journal your thoughts.

Read the news links below and come back to this journaling prompt or exercise and journal your thoughts.

How did we ever get to this point? I disagree with you, so I will kill you? Terrorism... Riots...

Journal your thoughts.

Every single human has a soul and a heart that beats. Every human makes mistakes and no one is perfect. None of us deserve respect because we are not perfect. However, it is the civilized thing to do and show respect to everyone, regardless of whether we agree or not. For, our agreement does not matter. Our respect for one another's lives, regardless of belief, should be what defines us.

Journal your thoughts.

NEWS TO KNOW AND PRAY

1

http://www.ijreview.com/2015/05/311756-nyc-police-officer-was-shot-in-the-head-and-now-hes-clinging-for-his-life/?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=morningnewsletter

2

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/05/04/police-shooting-at-muhammad-cartoon-contest-in-texas/

3

http://cnsnews.com/news/article/penny-starr/expert-terrorist-group-boko-haram-has-killed-more-10000-people-nigeria

4

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2015/05/03/with-rescue-near-boko-haram-fighters-stoned-nigerian-girls-to-death/

(Side-Note and My Personal Journaling: This is the article that has me the most disturbed, moved, saddened... WHERE is the outrage? Where is the outrage of the Church as a whole and every single Christian? What about the USA?)

5

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2015/05/04/across-mideast-islamic-state-group-challenges-al-qaida-but-veteran-terror/

6

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2015/05/03/isis-killed-25-captive-yazidis-lawmaker-says/

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WORD OF THE DAY OR BIBLE VERSE OF THE DAY

I wrote everything above this BEFORE I went to BibleGateway.com to see their verse of the day. Here it is:

2 Chronicles 7:14 Expanded Bible (EXB)

14 Then if my people, who ·are called by my name [belong to me], will humble themselves, if they will pray and seek ·me [L my face] and stop their evil ways, I will hear them from heaven. I will forgive their sin, and I will ·heal[restore] their land.

Expanded Bible (EXB). The Expanded Bible, Copyright © 2011 Thomas Nelson Inc. All rights reserved.

Prayer journal your thoughts day and night about this verse and the journaling prompt and news links I shared.

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Blessings,
--Stacy Duplease

Email:
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rememberingyourpresent@gmail.com

Blog:
http://rypstories.blogspot.com
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HDX Tablet

Sunday, May 3, 2015

Romans 12:12 Expanded Bible (EXB)

Romans 12:12 Expanded Bible (EXB)

12 ·Be joyful because you have hope [L Rejoice in hope]. ·Be patient [Endure] ·when trouble comes [L in suffering/tribulation], and pray ·at all times [faithfully; with persistence/perseverance].

Expanded Bible (EXB). The Expanded Bible, Copyright © 2011 Thomas Nelson Inc. All rights reserved.

Prayer journal, ponder, meditate on, think about, and contemplate day and night.