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The key liability that remains, as human capital dwindles, should be funding one’s retirement income. Given the blended retirement pattern discussed in this column last March, we can expect that some retirees will start spending their financial capital and others will keep building it, at least for a while. Do you know how your investor clients plan to blend remaining human capital with their (hopefully growing) financial capital and social capital to meet their remaining (and, one hopes, limited to retirement income) liabilities?
Another way to generate passive income is to invest and be a silent partner in a business. This is very risky, but with risk comes the potential for high returns. For example, several years ago both Lyft and Uber were looking for private investors to invest in their companies. Today, they are worth billions - but you as an investor would only reap that benefit if they go public via an IPO, or get acquired. So, it's risky.
2. Focus on income-producing assets. Internet growth stocks may be sexy, but they provide no income. To build a large enough passive-income stream to survive, you must invest in dividend-generating stocks, certificates of deposit, municipal bonds, government Treasury bonds, corporate bonds, and real estate. You're free to invest in non-income-producing assets for capital appreciation too. You just want to earn reliable income when the day comes to leave your job.
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This is another way of ensuring regular income for a period of time. Let us say, you are uncomfortable with the idea of investing in high dividend yield stocks as they generally do not give price appreciation. Also, there is no assurance on dividend yields as dividends may fall if the profits of the company fall. Another way out is to invest the money into a debt fund and pay yourself through an SWP. Let us assume that you did the same SIP and ended up with Rs.1.41 crore at the age of 45. Now you want to pay yourself a regular income for a period of 15 years till your retirement. Here is how it will work.
We have decided to invest in 2 ETFs, a multi asset allocation ETF (Fixed Inc, alts and div paying equities) and a preferred stock ETF. This will cover almost 45 percent of our deficit. We will be extremely diversified, can access the markets at a very low cost and the investments are liquid. On this pool of $, we have no plans to invade principal unless the investment grows by 20 percent, which we think is unlikely given the characteristics of the investments.
India's gross national income per capita had experienced high growth rates since 2002. It tripled from ₹19,040 in 2002–03 to ₹53,331 in 2010–11, averaging 13.7% growth each of these eight years, with peak growth of 15.6% in 2010–11. However growth in the inflation-adjusted per-capita income of the nation slowed to 5.6% in 2010–11, down from 6.4% in the previous year. These consumption levels are on an individual basis. The average family income in India was $6,671 per household in 2011.
I also noticed that in your passive income chart at the bottom that you don’t include your internet income other than sales from your book. Is there a reason for that? Do you not consider is passive because you are actively blogging all the time to create it? Or do you just not want readers to know how much money you generate from blogging activities?
It’s outdated as far as referencing information contained within. It’s just detailed enough to make you feel like your getting some good information but in reality since the links don’t work your really getting nothing except some information that you then have to find detailed answers elsewhere, to bad they turned off their website with that supposed information. I also emailed the company for links for these detailed answers that they left me wondering and they never replied. I would pass on this book unless you want to get a general idea of some things to look at doing but they are not worth the read since they failed to uphold their website that had more information.
I read about early withdrawal penalties on IRAs/401Ks very often. Almost always with a statement of “locked up” or “can’t touch” until 59.5. I’m sure you and well informed readers as well know about SEPPs in regard to IRAs/401Ks. For those that don’t SEPPs aren’t perfect but they are a way to tap retirement funds penalty free and I will be using in the future as I have over half of my equity investments within retirement accounts. South of a mil, North of a half. Let me add that I think your blog is outstanding.
Real Estate Crowdsourcing – After selling my SF rental house in mid-2017 for 30X annual gross rent, I reinvested $550,000 of the proceeds ($810,000 total) in real estate crowdfunding, based in San Francisco. My goal is to take advantage of cheaper heartland real estate with much higher net rental yields (8% – 12% vs. 2% – 3.5% in SF) and diversify away from expensive coastal city real estate which is now under pressure due to new tax policy which limits SALT deduction to $10,000 and new mortgage interest deduction on mortgages of $750,000 from $1,000,000 for 2018 and beyond.
Dividend investing is right up there for sure. You don’t have to charge $48. You can charge <$10 to boost sales. The internet has enabled so many creatives to publish their works at a low cost. People will surprise themselves if they try to create like when they were in school. The other reason why I have Creating Products edging out dividends is because of the much higher POTENTIAL to make a lot more money. For example, $20,000 a year in book sales requires $570,000 in dividend investments to replicate the same amount. Plus, there is capital risk. With book sales, there is a correlation with EFFORT, and you are not beholden to the whims of the markets.
Freelancing is short term project you need to take from someone and complete it in pre-decided time. Once a project is completed you will be paid and there is no further term with the company. There are many websites where people post projects. Many people are working as freelancer full time. Websites like WorknHire or Freelancer are great places to start.
No matter what venture you undertake in life, you need a team. I’m a firm believer in team work, even if it is just to bounce ideas off of, or to have someone tell you that you are off track. For many individuals, this person is their spouse, who also brings some income diversity to the table. Just like I mentioned above, if your spouse has income, try to maximize it.
Passive income is the Holy Grail for online marketers. It's automatic. Effortless. But, not at first. In the beginning, it's grueling. I liken this to doing the most amount of work for the least initial return. However, over time, as your passive income begins to increase, your reliance on an active income plummets. That's when the real magic starts to happen.
To these human costs can be added the massive economic waste associated with the water and sanitation deficit.… The costs associated with health spending, productivity losses and labour diversions … are greatest in some of the poorest countries. Sub-Saharan Africa loses about 5% of GDP, or some $28.4 billion annually, a figure that exceeds total aid flows and debt relief to the region in 2003.Source 10
Increase in income Income per capita has been increasing steadily in almost every country. Many factors contribute to people having a higher income such as education, globalisation and favorable political circumstances such as economic freedom and peace. Increase in income also tends to lead to people choosing to work less hours. Developed countries (defined as countries with a "developed economy") have higher incomes as opposed to developing countries tending to have lower incomes.
Has this thought ever struck you mind as what if your boss fired you overnight, what your course of action would be? I guess the answer is NOTHING! You have no monthly pay checks coming in, how are you going to put roof above your family’s head? How are you going to manage the bills payment? What would you feed to your family? An answer to all this lies in darkness…complete darkness in that situation. But I have answer to this question, because I am my own boss managing multiple things and earning from all of them at a time, losing one would not be that big deal to me.
2007 Human Development Report (HDR), United Nations Development Program, November 27, 2007, p.25. (The report also notes that although India is rising economically, the bad news is that this has not been translated into accelerated progress in cutting under-nutrition. One-half of all rural children [in India] are underweight for their age—roughly the same proportion as in 1992.)
One thing I notice about the debates on both tax policy and income inequality is that a lot of people seem to have relatively hazy ideas about how income is earned in America, and how much of each kind of income there is. For example, if someone is earning $300,000 a year, where is their income likely to be coming from? How much revenue is drawn from capital gains taxes? And how is income distributed between corporate shareholders and workers? People don't tend to have very strong priors about the answers to these questions, because they simply haven't yet learned what the relative sizes of different sources of income actually are.
If you’re into antiques, for example, you could check out garage sales for hidden deals then capitalize on your knowledge to turn a profit. Perhaps you’re into video games, specific brands of clothing, or something else. Whatever it is, with a little research, it’s possible to turn your knowledge into cash with an eBay store. Best of all, you can sell from the comfort of your own home.
However, this comes back to the old discussion of pain versus pleasure. We will always do more to avoid pain than we will to gain pleasure. When our backs are against the wall, we act. When they're not, we relax. The truth is that the pain-versus-pleasure paradigm only operates in the short term. We'll only avoid pain in the here and now. Often not in the long term.
Until the liberalisation of 1991, India was largely and intentionally isolated from world markets, to protect its economy and to achieve self-reliance. Foreign trade was subject to import tariffs, export taxes and quantitative restrictions, while foreign direct investment (FDI) was restricted by upper-limit equity participation, restrictions on technology transfer, export obligations and government approvals; these approvals were needed for nearly 60% of new FDI in the industrial sector. The restrictions ensured that FDI averaged only around $200 million annually between 1985 and 1991; a large percentage of the capital flows consisted of foreign aid, commercial borrowing and deposits of non-resident Indians. India's exports were stagnant for the first 15 years after independence, due to general neglect of trade policy by the government of that period; imports in the same period, with early industrialisation, consisted predominantly of machinery, raw materials and consumer goods. Since liberalisation, the value of India's international trade has increased sharply, with the contribution of total trade in goods and services to the GDP rising from 16% in 1990–91 to 47% in 2009–10. Foreign trade accounted for 48.8% of India's GDP in 2015. Globally, India accounts for 1.44% of exports and 2.12% of imports for merchandise trade and 3.34% of exports and 3.31% of imports for commercial services trade. India's major trading partners are the European Union, China, the United States and the United Arab Emirates. In 2006–07, major export commodities included engineering goods, petroleum products, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, gems and jewellery, textiles and garments, agricultural products, iron ore and other minerals. Major import commodities included crude oil and related products, machinery, electronic goods, gold and silver. In November 2010, exports increased 22.3% year-on-year to ₹850.63 billion (US$12 billion), while imports were up 7.5% at ₹1,251.33 billion (US$17 billion). The trade deficit for the same month dropped from ₹468.65 billion (US$6.5 billion) in 2009 to ₹400.7 billion (US$5.6 billion) in 2010.
Most of us think of investment income as just the cash flow we get from bank interest, bonds, share dividends and property rents, some of which comes via a super pension. But a more complete view is to also consider how growing the value of your investments can add to your spending potential. This total return approach generates income from both income and growth to optimise spending from your portfolio across all market cycles, aligning cheap and expensive investments to your goals.

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Elderly community say town is too far
CAMPAIGNERS fighting to save their local post office in Southtown say it is vital to the elderly community. As the battle to save the Lichfield Road post office stepped up a gear this week with dozens of homes displaying posters in front windows, regular customers spoke out against proposals to close the profit-making branch, claiming many elderly residents would be left without a service they rely on.
CAMPAIGNERS fighting to save their local post office in Southtown say it is vital to the elderly community.
As the battle to save the Lichfield Road post office stepped up a gear this week with dozens of homes displaying posters in front windows, regular customers spoke out against proposals to close the profit-making branch, claiming many elderly residents would be left without a service they rely on.
And a call went out for residents to attend a public meeting next week to discuss the proposed closure.
Esme Horne, of Southtown Road, travels to the Lichfield Road Post Office on her mobility scooter as she finds it difficult to walk as she suffers spinal problems and arthritis.
And the thought of going into town on her scooter and crossing busy lanes of traffic on Southtown Road “frightens the life” out her.
The 72-year -ld grandmother of four said: “I haven't got enough nerve to go that far as I get nervous using my scooter.”
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She said: “The post office is important to the community. A lot of elderly people live around here and many are not very good on their feet: if they haven't got a stick they're walking with a frame.
“The town is too far for those people to go. Yes, you could get a bus but some us don't have the energy to jump on and off easily at stops. If it closed, I would not use the branch in town.
“I would have to rely on someone going to the post office for me.”
Fellow Southtown Road resident Jeffrey Fenton suffers from arthritis and uses the post office on a regular basis. He said: “It would be difficult for me to get into town.
“I would have to use a bus; I couldn't walk into town.”
Chairman of the Lichfield Road Community Association Jim West said a meeting last week between key players in the fight to save the post office was very “constructive”.
He said: “We came up with a battle plan including ways of writing letters and different areas we could focus on to show how important the branch is.
“For example, this is a deprived area and there will be a large amount of people who cannot have money paid into bank accounts because of a poor credit history and these people need to access a post office.”
A public meeting has been arranged for Wednesday, 8pm, at the Lichfield Community Centre on Suffolk Road, opposite Edward Worlledge Middle School.
Mr West added: “We need as many people to come to this meeting as possible.
“This issue really has brought the communities in Southtown and Cobholm together.
“We want to hear what people think.”
Sub-postmaster Shah Haque has been overwhelmed by the support of local people and called on people to attend the public meeting to show the strength of support.

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text: Urinary angiotensinogen (AGT) mainly derives from the AGT produced in the proximal tubular cells. Evidence exists that support the correlation between urinary AGT and circulating AGT. Previous studies measured urinary AGT by radioimmunoassay which is not convenient for clinical practice. In this study, we utilized an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) based method to quantify urinary AGT. We analysed the relationship between urinary AGT and intrarenal angiotensin II (Ang II) activity in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Urinary andplasma renin activity, AGT, Ang II and aldosterone were measured by radioimmunoassay or ELISA in 128 CKD patients. Furthermore, expression levels of intrarenal renin, AGT, Ang II and Ang II receptor were examined by immunohistochemistry staining (IHCS) in 72CKD patients undergoing renal biopsy. Average urinary AGT was 2.02 ± 0.55 ng/(mg Cr). Hypertension, urinary protein, urinary Ang II and urinary Type IV collagen (Col IV) positively correlated with urinary AGT. Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), urinary sodium and serum AGT negatively correlated with urinary AGT.Multiple regression analysis indicated that low serum AGT, high urinary protein, urinary Ang II and urinary Col IV correlated significantly with high urinary AGT. Moreover, we observed positive correlation between urinary AGT and positive IHCS area of AGT, Ang II and Ang II Type 1 receptor inrenal tissue. These data suggest that urinary AGT might be a potential biomarker of intrarenal angiotensin II activity in CKD patients.

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This week, I’ve been back in the office and starting to catch up with some of the things that I should have been doing when I was away. I managed to get the IBC report done and the Munich Digital Signage conference report is nearly ready for next week – we’re waiting for some info from the organisers. We have included the report from Tom from the Midwich event that took place close to our offices in Ascot. Anyway, with these extra reports, this month has been one of the most productive for us in terms of news.
Our front page this week is about the integration of DisplayPort with USB. Interfaces between systems and displays have always been a hot topic for our newsletter and we first reported on USB when it was announced at WinHEC (Windows Hardware Engineering Conference) in March 1995. At that time, USB was seen as a way of dealing with the multiple different connectors and systems used to connect peripherals with PCs. Every kind of peripheral had its own kind of connector, cable and driver requirements. It was a nightmare.
I was selling printers back in the 1980s and early on in that job, I remember a >200km drive I made to show a big potential client a printer. I had called the dealer before. “Are you 100% sure that the printer interface is Centronics?”. “Yes”, he said. When I got there, the printer was a Centronics, but it had a serial interface, not the well known Centronics parallel interface! After that, I always took everything that I needed to do a demo, including my own PC – it was a lesson learned. But just getting an RS232 serial interface to work was a challenge – I used a “breakout box” that our technical guys had made for me and it’s still sitting in a box in my garage, I think.
USB changed all that, especially as Plug & Play became the key technology and the success of USB has been quite astonishing. There is hardly a consumer device that doesn’t use it and, even for power and charging use, it has become ubiquitous, although not widely in one of its early target markets, telephony. It’s amazing to think that the speed of USB was just 12Mbps when it was launched in 1995.
It’s hard to remember, given their relative strength now, that USB was in fierce competition with Firewire for a strong position. Firewire supporters pointed out that USB needed a lot of central processing (which suited Intel) while Firewire (P1394) was more distributed and was more of a peer-to-peer system. In the end, that turned out to be a weakness, as very low cost peripherals such as mice and keyboards could not afford the amount of processing needed for Firewire, so the sheer volume of cheap peripherals drove USB costs down and the development of the standard on.
Display interfaces, on the other hand, have been a continuing battle. From VGA, VESA tried to move to Plug & Display. Then there was VEVC and a brief foray into DFP for digital displays. Intel waded in with DVI for a while, although that initiative faded when it was too clunky for mobile systems and HDMI and DisplayPort came along. There was even an attempt by VESA to develop an alternative to VGA – the NAVI. We’ve reported on them all (and I worried that I might have missed one or two, but checking Bob Myer’s excellent 2002 Wiley book on display interfaces, I seem to have got the main ones!).
I have always been a fan of the concept of DisplayPort, and some of the features that I liked in the initial concept, such as packetisation, are only just becoming supported more widely in allowing multiscreens. The combination of DisplayPort and USB may be a difficult one for HDMI, which we have thought has been in a somewhat defensive position since the launch of HDMI20 at IFA 2013.


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- The Federal Reserve slows inflation by raising the federal funds rate, which can indirectly impact mortgages.
- High inflation and investor expectations of more Fed rate hikes can push mortgage rates up.
- If investors believe the Fed may cut rates and inflation is decelerating, mortgage rates will typically trend down.
The Federal Reserve opted to keep rates steady at its January meeting, a move that markets overwhelmingly expected — meaning the move didn't have much of an impact on mortgage rates.
But in his press conference following the meeting, Fed Chair Jerome Powell made some comments that could have a big impact on where mortgage rates could go this year.
Mortgage rates fell following the last Fed meeting, when officials indicated that they're considering cutting the federal funds rate this year. But after this latest meeting, Powell made it clear that Fed officials need more economic data to be sure that inflation is coming down sustainably before they'll start lowering rates. This means it could be at least a few months before we see mortgage rates trend down.
Changes to the federal funds rate often have a big, if indirect, impact on mortgage rates. That's why, if you have a mortgage or are planning to get one, it's a good idea to know what the Federal Reserve does. Though it can be a bit of a boring topic, Fed policy decisions have a lot of real-life implications for everyday people, especially current and future homeowners.
When the Fed decides to make changes to its benchmark rate, called the federal funds rate, it can indirectly impact the kinds of rates you're offered from mortgage lenders. This will in turn impact how much you pay each month for a home.
What the Federal Reserve does
The Fed has two main jobs, called its "dual mandate": maintain price stability and keep unemployment low.
When the economy heats up too much, prices tend to grow faster than is healthy. When this happens, the Fed uses monetary policy tools that put downward pressure on inflation. Its primary tool for slowing inflation is the federal funds rate, which is the interest rate banks charge each other to borrow money overnight. Increasing this rate slows economic growth.
When the economy has slowed too much and needs a boost, the Fed will cut the federal funds rate to make it cheaper for banks to borrow money. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fed reduced rates to near zero to stimulate a struggling economy.
The federal funds rate
In 2023, the Fed increased the federal funds rate four times:
- February: +0.25 percentage points
- March: +0.25 percentage points
- May: +0.25 percentage points
- June: no change
- July: +0.25 percentage points
- September: no change
- November: no change
- December: no change
At its first meeting of 2024, the Fed kept rates steady:
- January: no change
The Fed spent most of 2022 aggressively raising rates to try to tame decades-high inflation. Its efforts have been paying off — the Consumer Price Index, a major measure of inflation, has come down substantially from where it peaked in June 2022.
As long as inflation continues to slow, the Fed may finally start considering rate cuts at its upcoming meetings. Right now, investors believe it's likely we'll get at least one cut by May, according to the CME FedWatch Tool. But this hinges on the latest economic data continuing to show that the economy is coming into better balance.
How mortgage rates are determined
Your own personal mortgage rate will depend a lot on the circumstances of your financial profile: your credit score, debt-to-income ratio, and how much you have for a down payment.
But larger rate trends in the mortgage market can be impacted by a lot of different factors, including current economic conditions, inflation, the unemployment rate, and the housing market.
Mortgage rates don't directly follow the federal funds rate. Instead, they typically move up and down with 10-year Treasury yields, because mortgage rates are largely impacted by investor demand.
"Fixed mortgage rates are typically set based on the yield of the 10-year Treasury bond," says Michael Gifford, CEO and co-founder of Splitero, a home equity investment company. "This bond is usually the most closely monitored by investors. As the Federal Reserve raises short-term interest rates, the yield on the 10-year Treasury bond also tends to rise. This puts upward pressure on mortgage rates. The Fed's rate hikes can also signal to lenders that inflationary pressures may be increasing, which can lead lenders to raise their interest rates in response, including mortgage rates."
Fed rate hikes don't directly impact mortgage rates — but investor expectations can
After a consumer closes on their mortgage, it's typically sold and packaged into a type of bond called a mortgage-backed security (MBS), which investors can then purchase.
When inflation is high, lenders need to raise rates to entice investors. This is because high inflation erodes the returns on their investments, so they demand higher yields.
Conversely, if it looks like we're headed for a recession, investors will flock to safer investments, including mortgage-backed securities. This can send mortgage rates lower as lenders look to attract borrowers.
Why might investors think a recession is imminent? If the Fed raises rates too high and too quickly, there's a risk it could slow the economy too much. Many experts have expressed concerns that the central bank won't be able to succeed in its attempt to make a "soft landing," where it slows the economy enough to bring price growth under control but not so much that it inadvertently induces a recession. However, that's started to look more achievable in recent months.
Essentially, investors look to the Fed to see how it's reacting to current economic conditions, and they make investing decisions based on how they think the Fed's actions will impact the broader economy.
How Fed rate hikes impact you and your mortgage
"Any homeowner with a mortgage, a homeowner looking to refinance their mortgage, or a future homeowner looking to purchase a home should keep a close eye on interest rates," Gifford says.
Though mortgage rates don't always move in lockstep with the federal funds rate, its a good idea to have a basic understanding of when and why Fed policy moves might impact mortgages — especially if you're planning to get a mortgage or refinance sometime soon. This means not only watching what the Fed does, but also what its officials say about future policy changes.
Fed officials have indicated they're ready to start cutting rates this year. This would likely allow mortgage rates to fall. But in the meantime, borrowers should expect mortgage rates to remain near their current levels.
The Fed and mortgage rates frequently asked questions
Mortgage rates may increase when the Fed rate goes up, but it depends on what's going on in the broader economy that's spurred the Fed to raise rates. If investors who purchase mortgage-backed securities believe that inflation will continue to grow based on the Fed's actions and statements, mortgage rates could rise along with the federal funds rate.
Mortgage rates may decrease when the Fed cuts the federal funds rate, but this depends on other economic trends. Mortgage rates tend to go down when the economy isn't doing well, and the Fed typically cuts rates as a way to help a slow economy.
Mortgage rates aren't tied to the Federal Reserve's federal funds rate, and the Fed doesn't set mortgage rates. Mortgage rates typically move up or down along with the 10-year Treasury yield. Mortgage rates can be impacted by Fed policy decisions and investor expectations around how those decisions will impact the economy, though.
If you have a fixed-rate mortgage, your mortgage rate will stay the same until you sell your home, refinance your mortgage, or pay off the loan in full. If you have an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM), your rate adjusts periodically based on current market rates, which can be impacted by the Fed rate.

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We only get one body, and it’s the one we’re born with. We can do certain things to take care of it, but there are some things you can’t change. That said, learning to love your body is difficult, especially in today’s modern world.
Photoshop, social media, and cultural pressure are often to blame. They create unrealistic expectations. A number of body image activities can help you overcome this and learn to love yourself.
These include building a support network around you and practicing positive self-affirmation. Working through things with professional therapists also helps. Keep reading for a guide to seven body image activities to help you love yourself.
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Surround Yourself With Support
Being confident in your own skin is something that needs to start from within. Though that doesn’t mean you should go on this journey alone. One of the best activities you can do for yourself and your body is to find positive reinforcement.
This means surrounding yourself with a support system of like-minded people. Being in the right circle of peers can better help you love your body. Not only do they provide a sense of validation, but they also encourage you to accept yourself as a whole.
Remember, you are more than just your body -find people who understand and respect this. The last thing you want are people who prey on your insecurities. Don’t let them drag you down.
Don’t Lose Yourself In Social Media
The world is pushing towards becoming more inclusive and accepting. While things may seem slow to progress – it’s still is a win for many of us. The fashion industry and media constantly left out many who struggled with body image issues.
Remember that what you see online isn’t reality. They’re moments that are carefully crafted to fit a narrative. These are then sold to an audience to make maximum profit, all thanks to capitalism.
Don’t fall victim to this. Do your body and mental health a favor, and find time to disconnect from the internet and social media.
Change Things Up
Enjoying the shopping experience and dressing up was (and could still feel) limiting. Generations after generations were growing up with unrealistic body expectations forced upon them. However, a major shift is happening now, and it will only keep continuing in the future.
There are many brands that are now more body-positive and inclusive. This means cute and trendy items are no longer as out of reach as before. If you feel like you’ve been stuck in a rut and want a new look or style – go for it.
Get that haircut or color you’ve always wanted, or even make your own inspired OOTD. Embrace your body, and stop worrying about what others think. Focus on yourself and let your confidence shine.
Life can already be stressful enough; what more if we add our own negativity on top of it too. Studies have shown that what we think of subconsciously affects our lives on a deeper level. Saying unkind and hurtful words to yourself on a regular basis impacts you more than you think.
Being kinder and accepting starts within, and practicing daily affirmations helps with this. It may be a difficult process, especially if you aren’t used to it. Though once you get the hang of it, you’ll notice the difference.
Soon, you’ll catch yourself focusing more on the good instead of the flaws of others. Break the negativity cycle by starting with yourself. You’ll then naturally progress to being a body-positive advocate for others.
Don’t Look, But See Instead
Not everyone is lucky enough to have a positive body image. There are times that looking at yourself in the mirror induces negative emotions and feelings. When this happens, it’s important that you look beyond the reflection and see yourself as a whole.
While it may be hard at first, this is a good first step to build your confidence. Remind yourself about how much your body does for you daily and your accomplishments. Do this as a self-affirmation, and day by day, you’ll learn to appreciate and love yourself – flaws and all.
Don’t beat yourself up for wanting to “change” parts of you; this is normal. However, remember that sometimes, change isn’t always the answer. Looking at yourself as “parts” clouds judgment; this is why it’s better to see your body and self as a whole.
Work Through It
One of the most important body positivity activities you can do for yourself is therapy. It isn’t uncommon for poor body image to have links with other deep-seated negative thoughts and emotions. Seeking trustworthy professionals who can tell you more about cognitive-behavior therapy can help.
Whether it’s guiding you to acceptance or holding your hand as you deal with change. Working through your inner thoughts and the why’s and how’s of things will be key. It’s also more ideal if the advice and encouragement you get are from someone with the right credentials.
The end goal is for you to overcome your body issues and understand things better. Surrounding yourself with positivity helps a lot, but therapy provides a solid foundation. Think of it as an established and methodical support that’ll always want the best for you.
Practice Movements Your Body Enjoys
Stepping out of your comfort zone isn’t always easy, but it’s necessary for your growth. However, forcing your body to do what it isn’t comfortable doing isn’t the way to go. If you do find yourself needing or wanting more movement or physical activity, then make sure you choose one that your body enjoys.
Trying to over-exert yourself too fast and too soon on things your body may not be able to handle is risky. It’s best that you do an activity level that doesn’t leave your body hurting or strained. Do activities enjoy doing, and it won’t feel like strenuous exercise.
It doesn’t matter if it’s dancing, swimming, or walking. What matters is that you feel good and refreshed after your activities. Add it to your list of body image activities and amaze yourself with how well it works.
Practicing Good Body Image Activities
It can be difficult to navigate through a media and societal landscape that body shames. Practicing good body image activities can help you learn to overcome this. Finding ways to love yourself is important for long-term mental wellbeing.
For more information on this and other similar topics, take a quick look at our website.

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Teens ages 14-17 are encouraged to apply to Metro’s Youth Council
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) today announced the opening of the application period for the Metro Youth Council. Los Angeles County teens, ages 14 -17, are encouraged to apply by the October 3 deadline to be considered for the 2024 Metro Youth Council.
The Metro Youth Council is comprised of young people from the communities throughout Los Angeles County that Metro serves. Each Youth Council member commits to a one-year term on the council during which they will share their ideas and perspectives about Metro’s projects and initiatives and, importantly, how to improve the transportation system for everyone. Since its launch in October 2021, Metro’s GoPass program has had more than 23 million student boardings.
“I’m amazed and inspired by the dedication and thoughtful feedback of the young people who are part of Metro’s Youth Council,” said Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins. “They have their eyes on the future and are committed to helping us make transportation better now and in the years to come.”
Throughout their Youth Council membership, students obtain experience and training valuable for their future lives. Members also can become part of the Youth Council Cabinet, composed of the Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Communications Officer, and Special Event Coordinator, which provides additional leadership opportunities.
Through the program participants experience civic engagement, leadership development and networking opportunities. They also attend and participate in Metro events and activities and connect with their peers from across L.A. County. At the end of the Youth Council term, each member receives a certificate of participation and a stipend.
Each year the Youth Council hosts a Youth Summit event for others who may be interested in joining and to discuss important topics affecting them. This year the summit is scheduled for Saturday, September 23, from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at L.A. Union Station. The theme is Traveling Sustainably, and the council and guests will discuss how to explore LA’s best destinations while lowering their carbon footprint.
In its second year, the Metro Youth Council has shared with Metro the importance of learning how to use the system and how to connect with other transit agencies throughout the region. As part of the upcoming Youth Summit, the council and attendees will begin creating a digital Youth Destination Guide that includes places they like to visit and how to get there using transit. When complete, the guide will help other youth navigate the system and help Metro better service youth riders.
To learn more about the Youth Council visit: metro.net/youthcouncil
Youth interested in attending the summit: metroyouthsummit2023.eventbrite.com
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is building the most ambitious transportation infrastructure program in the United States and is working to greatly improve mobility through its Vision 2028 Plan. Metro is the lead transportation planning and funding agency for L.A. County and carries nearly 900,000 boardings daily on a fleet of 2,200 low-emission buses and six rail lines.
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|Author||Wiggins, Arch R.|
The life of Bandmaster George Marshall in 11 chapters totaling 74 pages with images. The titles of the chapters, and the book, are titles of compositions written by Marshall.
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Feature Name: Gul Makai
Cast: Reem Shaikh, Atul Kulkarni, Divya Dutta, Om Puri, Arif Zakaria, Mukesh Rishi, Abhimanyu Singh, Pankaj Tripathi
Director: Amjad Khan
Run Time: 130 minutes
Review By: Manisha Karki
Gul Makai is all about Malala Yousafzai becomes an advocate for female education, a Nobel Prize winner and an inspiration to women around the world.
The film starts showcase the phase of war where people are at a state of terror and no education is been provided to the students. As the Taliban are spreading terror all over the places and trying to shut down all the school, college and also the source of internet.
Then the story moves to the main protaganist Malala Yousafzai, who is shown as girl as the one curious to know different things. Right from her humble upbringing in the Swat Valley to her becoming the champion for free education to all is the struggle story. The film is long and seeems like a longer documentry, however it has less scene of Malala then of the fight and war sequences.
Director Amjad Khan has focused on different characters well, as each character has their importance in the film.
Then writer Bhaswati Chakrabarty, spent the next 4 years researching and writing the script but has not much included about Malala contribution, that are shown at the end of the film.
As per the film, it has been shot in different location like Bhuj (Gujarat), Mumbai and Kashmir. However it does make much of a difference as such because it all look the same with the background score. The film has gone through extensive VFX work to re-create Swat Valley landscape and war scenes between the Taliban and Pakistani Army which you will feel at every min if you see the film.
Some scene of the film are good, the part where her mother tell her about the reason why she is called Malala.
Also the climax scene of the film where she is been shot. Also when her father gives her new name ‘Malala’, and people know her as Gul Makai because she use to right the BBC Urdu coloumn with that name to hide her identity and bring out a change in girls education.
The background score for the film has been composed by Amar Mohile which is loud at moments. Also coming to the dialogue of the film, they might be problems and accent in Malala’s english but with time and phase it has changed in real life. Which we can not see in reel life.
‘One Pen, One Child and One Nation can definalty change the world, and so as the review can change your thoughts.
The music of the film is written and composed by director himself, which is again going with the film but is way to long for the film.
Talking about the perfomances, Reem Shaikh makes her film debut, playing the lead role of Malala. She has been trying to fit in and was struggling with the role. Atul Kulkarni as Ziauddin Yousafzai was the best for his role, he played the father so well in the scene we can actually feel what Malala’s father has gone through. Mukesh Rishi as Maulana Fazlullah was all over in the film, he was best a Taliban right from his presence to dialogue delivery. Divya Dutta as Toor Pekai Yousafzai, was a concer and loving mother on screen. She played her part well.
Pankaj Tripathi as Beitullah Mehsud has a small role in the film. There should have been more use of him but has not been displayed much which was again an dissapoinment to the audience watching. Late Om Puri as General Kayani also has a cameo presence but his dialogue will definately bring a smile on your face.
Apart from this the director of the film, H.E. Amjad Khan also plays an important role in the film and has been hilighted more in the sequence. He plays Peshawar on screen and is a better actor than a director.
All the other charcaters have played their part well in the film and has been remarkable on screen in their outfits and guns! Also, in the end of the film you will discover that Malala has three more names – Jaani, Yeshu and Gul Makai.
However the film took a long delay in the release and so that will affect the film. It might be good attempt but has not concluded the fact what Malala is today.


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Artist Mackenzie Thorpe is internationally known and loved for his original artworks, sculptures and prints that express the human condition in a profound and compassionate manner. His latest exhibition showcases artworks that tell a tale of innocence (and innocence lost) about young cowboys filled with fantasy, adventure, exuberance and the naivety of childhood. As a child of the 50’s, Mackenzie’s’ playtime games were heavily influenced by Cowboys and Indians. John Wayne was a hero and Bonanza, a TV favourite. His ongoing interest in the
‘Wild West’ culture continues today.
“I have always had a deep longing to revisit and touch the innocence and naivety of childhood. The influence of the movies I watched of the wild west as a child was an incredibly influential time for me, transporting me from my daily life growing up. I didn’t want to be English anymore, and it captured my imagination and had a profound effect on me. The influence has never left me.”
- Mackenzie Thorpe
His artwork offers each of us a pathway to the child within us all, as he masterfully appeals to all of our collective memories of youth.
During Salvador Dalí’s lifetime, Dalí himself originated the idea for a series of sculptures, created individual maquette’s and approved a collection of sculptural editions that he intended to survive beyond him and be a part of his ongoing legacy. This is the collection’s official Australian Launch. - Your TVH Team


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A note on probabilistic confidence of the stock market ILS interval forecasts
AbstractPurpose – The purpose of this paper is to associate a probabilistic confidence with the stock market interval forecasts obtained with the interval least squares (ILS) algorithm. The term probabilistic confidence in this paper means the probability of a point observation that will fall in the interval forecast. Design/methodology/approach – Using confidence interval as input, annual ILS forecasts of the stock market were made. Then the probability of point observation that fall in the annual forecasts was examined empirically. Findings – When using confidence interval as ILS input, the stock market annual interval forecasts may have the same level of confidence as that of the input intervals. Research limitations/implications – At the same confidence level, the ILS can produce much better quality forecasts than the traditional ordinary least squares method for the stock market. Although the algorithmic approach can be applied to analyze other datasets, one should examine implications of computational results as always. Practical implications – Results of this specific paper may be interesting to executive officers, other financial decision makers and to investors. Originality/value – Although the ILS algorithm has been recently developed in forecasting the variability of the stock market, this paper presents the first successful attempt in associating a probabilistic confidence with ILS interval forecasts.
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ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has the authority to appoint any suitable dignitary as the caretaker chief minister for the supervision of elections in the Punjab provincial assembly, in addition to the list prepared by the former treasury and opposition.
A former secretary of the ECP told The News Tuesday evening on the condition of anonymity that the commission derives authority for such an action from a Supreme Court verdict handed down before the general elections of 2013 where the court authorised the ECP to take any action for the sake of holding free, fair and credible elections in the country.
The former ECP secretary, who served until the beginning of 2011, reminded that in the existing tense political divide, the selection of any person from the list provided by the two parties would be unacceptable for the party whose list was ignored. That party could challenge the commission by claiming it was partisan. It could ruin the election atmosphere, and the outcome at the polls could become highly disputed. It would defeat the purpose of the ECP, which is to hold free and fair elections, the former secretary said.
Interestingly, the names proposed by outgoing Punjab Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi have been discarded, not by the other side, but because the list appears to have been made hastily and without thought.
Nasir Khosa, the former principal secretary to the prime minister, who had previously served as secretary to the chief minister, had declined to become the caretaker chief minister.
The second name of Naseer Ahmad has been struck down due to the fact that he is a dual national; he is also a British passport holder. He was a federal minister in the PMLQ government, and his daughter is married to the son of Chaudhary Pervaiz Elahi.
Sardar Ahmad Nawaz Sukhaira is the third nominee of the outgoing chief minister, who is a serving federal secretary and supposed to attain superannuation on January 31 this year as federal secretary of the Cabinet Division. His eligibility could be disputed under the provisions of articles 62 and 63 of the Constitution.
According to sources, the opposition’s nominees are not controversial, but they are unlikely to be accepted by the PTI.
Ahad Khan Cheema is a respected and thorough former civil servant who was put behind bars by the PTI government under the instructions of Imran Khan. He was associated with the power projects of Nawaz Sharif’s government and known for his efficiency and hard work. He spent most of the PTI government’s tenure behind bars. He resigned from the government service during the early days of the incumbent government, but was later appointed an adviser to the prime minister on Establishment with the status of federal minister. It would be highly improbable that the PTI would accept him as the caretaker provincial chief executive.
The other name given by the opposition is that of Mohsin Naqvi, who is the owner of a reputed media house and was a respected working journalist for a number of years. He is also a close relative of the Chaudhrys of the PMLQ; former president Asif Ali Zardari kept Mohsin Naqvi very close to him, and he is known as a close political aide of the PPPP’s supreme leader.
While citing the aforementioned situation, the former secretary of the election commission has maintained that the ECP will have to take some unconventional steps to ensure free, fair, and credible elections. He has also urged political parties to consider constitutional amendments that would allow the commission to act more freely in such a complex situation.

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A writer and editor who specialises in history, visual art, travel and American culture, Stephanie has lived in New York and Boston. She has taught at RMIT University, and has led student tours to Bali and China. She was previously editor of Meanjin cultural journal, and a contributing editor to World Art magazine. Stephanie holds a BA in History from the University of Melbourne, a Masters of Adult Education from Monash University as well as a number of Graduate Diplomas in a myriad subjects. She has extensive experience working as a freelance curator, an editor of non-fiction trade and scholarly texts and as a writer of articles and essays. Stephanie co-leads the Art and Architecture in the USA tour.


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For many people literary Bath is synonymous with Jane Austen, a frequent visitor and sometime resident of the city. But during Bath’s heyday in the 18th and 19th centuries many fashionable authors visited the city, and featured it in their writing. I have rounded up some of the most famous writers associated with Bath, and show where you can follow in their footsteps.
Bath In Early Literature
There are surprisingly few literary references to Bath prior to the 18th century. Probably the most famous is the Wife of Bath (in Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales), although the poem makes no reference to the city other than to note that she was from “biside Bathe”. (It is assumed that Chaucer chose Bath as her hometown because of its association with the wool trade from which the Wife of Bath derived her livelihood.)
A more satisfying early literary reference is in Geoffrey of Monmouth’s History of the Kings of Britain, written around 1136. (I treat this as literature as it is regarded as more fiction than fact…) Geoffrey recounts the legend of King Bladud, who was forced to become a swineherd after he contracted leprosy. He founded the city of Bath around 863 BCE after he and his pigs were miraculously cured by bathing in the local hot springs. Today you can see a statue of Bladud in the Parade Gardens, and another in the King’s Bath (within the Roman Baths complex).
Another – slightly tenous – literary connection: Bladud was the father of King Lear. However you won’t find any mention of Bath in Shakespeare’s play!
Literary Bath In The Early Modern Period
Although Bath was a well known spa in Roman times, the city later declined. But the supposedly curative properties of the hot springs and mineral waters were rediscovered in the 17th century and wealthy people began to flock to the city. Samuel Pepys visited for a few days in 1668 and described the experience in his diaries. He went to the baths and walked around the city walls (which were apparently still complete at that time, although only fragments remain today). Unfortunately he doesn’t seem to have recorded where he stayed. (You can read the relevant pages of Pepys diaries here – scroll to the bottom to get the next day.)
The influx of visitors led to a building boom in the 18th century and to the grand architecture that you can still see today. It is not surprising that many of the important literary and artistic figures of the Georgian period were familiar with Bath.
Henry Fielding And Bath
The novelist Henry Fielding lived for a while in the village of Twerton, now a part of Bath. It was here that he wrote his great comic novel, Tom Jones, published in 1749. At other times he stayed with his sister Sarah – also a writer – who lived in Widcombe Lodge. The Lodge, not far from Bath station, has a plaque commemorating both Henry and Sarah.
Henry was a friend of Ralph Allen, a local entrepreneur, and often visited him at his stately home at Prior Park. Allen became the model for Squire Allworthy in Tom Jones.
Alexander Pope And Bath
Another friend of Ralph Allen’s, and a frequent guest at Prior Park, was the poet and satirist Alexander Pope. Although Bath doesn’t feature in Pope’s writings – apart from in a few of his letters – his influence can be seen in other ways. He was very interested in garden design, and his ideas helped to shape the gardens at Prior Park. In particular, he designed the grotto in the park, based on the famous grotto at his own home in Twickenham in London. (The grounds of Prior Park are now owned by the National Trust, and are open to the public.)
Other Georgian Writers In Bath
The playwright Richard Brinsley Sheridan lived in Bath for two years, long enough to cause a scandal and fight a duel! His play The Rivals was set in Bath, and there is a plaque in his honour at 9 New King Street. And the novelist Fanny Burney spent some time at Great Stanhope Street. She died in the city, and there is a commemorative plaque in the grounds of St Swithin’s Church, beside the memorial to George Austen, Jane’s father.
Other famous literary visitors include Horace Walpole and Samuel Johnson.
Literary Bath In The 19th Century
By the 19th century Bath had become one of the largest cities in Britain. Transport links improved, with the coming of the railway and a canal, as well as the regular stage coach services. And the fashionable visitors continued to arrive. One such visitor was Mary Shelley, who wrote much of her novel Frankenstein while staying in Bath (there is a plaque outside the Roman Baths and an information board inside the building).
Jane Austen And Bath
Jane Austen lived in Bath between 1801 and 1806, and visited on many other occasions. It was so much a part of her world that she mentioned the city in all of her novels, even the ones that are not actually set there. As you walk around Bath there are constant reminders of the places associated with her and her fictional characters.
There is so much to say about Jane Austen and her association with Bath that she gets a whole post to herself. Read more about Jane Austen…
Charles Dickens And Bath
Charles Dickens visited Bath many times. He is thought to have stayed at the Saracen’s Head, and at the home of his friend Walter Savage Landor at 35 St James Square (there is a plaque outside Landor’s house). And it is possible that a neighbouring shop (now a private home) was the inspiration for the Old Curiosity Shop. What is more certain is that Dickens often stayed at the York House Hotel on George Street (now a Travelodge).
The city features in the Pickwick Papers. The protagonist is supposed to have been based on Moses Pickwick, landlord of the White Hart Inn (opposite the Pump Room but no longer standing). And it is claimed that the Sam Wellers pub – where you can still enjoy a pint – is the place where Pickwick’s servant Sam Weller once drank.
Literary Bath In The 20th Century
One prolific 20th century writer was Georgette Heyer, who set many of her Regency romances in the city. And Angela Carter, the magical realist author known for works including The Bloody Chamber, lived here in the 1970s.
John Betjeman And Bath
But special mention has to go to John Betjeman, who was Poet Laureate from 1972 to 1984. Betjeman was passionate about the preservation of architecture and was for many years a trustee of the Bath Preservation Trust. One short poem from this time was entitled In a Bath teashop.
In later years Betjeman became critical of development in the city. In 1973 he wrote a poem called The Sack of Bath in response to the demolition and rebuilding of Southgate. He didn’t live long enough to see Bath become a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. However I like to think he would have been reassured by it…
Literary Bath Today
Bath continues to attract and inspire both authors and book lovers. Regular literary events are hosted by the independent booksellers, Toppings and Mr B’s Emporium of Reading Delights, and city-wide events include the annual Bath Festival and the Jane Austen Festival.
And, finally, Bath is a major source of inspiration for film makers, and many productions for both TV and the big screen have been filmed here. One recent blockbuster production has been Bridgerton, and you can explore many of the filming locations in the city.
This article is now available as a mobile app. Go to GPSmyCity to download the app for GPS-assisted travel directions to the attractions featured in this article.


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Andrew Tokely and Ken Crowther catch up for a chat at Kings Seeds.
Our reporter, Ken Crowther took at trip to Queen’s Hospital in Romford to find out about a garden area they are hoping to bring back to full life for the befit of patients and staff.
You can read more about Ken’s visit in the Romford Recorder. https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/call-for-volunteers-at-queen-s-hospital-lavender-garden-1-6324199
With climate change protests happening in London recently, we spoke with Mick Lavelle from Writtle University College about the very topic and it’s affect on gardening.
Lucy Chamberlain, the Head Gardener at East Donyland Hall near Colchester, talks about her plans for next year.


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Excerpted from: The Word Above All by Oliver B. Green 1971.
If the man in the pulpit is God’s man, a preacher of the Word, his message will be well seasoned with the Second Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. The hope of this age is the return of the Lord to catch away His church. I declare unto you on the authority of the Word that a man who does not believe in the return of the Lord is not saved! No, I am not judging. I am simply inspecting fruit in the light of the Bible: “For by grace are you saved through faith” (Ephesians 2:8).
“For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ” (Titus 2:11-13).
We are saved by grace, we are taught by grace taught to deny the world, taught to live righteous lives, taught to look for Jesus. Therefore I declare under you that the person who is not looking for Jesus does not possess the grace of God.
The hope of this age, the hope of mankind, is the coming of the Lord Jesus. We will never have peace; we will never have lasting world order until Jesus comes. Man has tried everything in his power to bring about peace and world success; but as I write these lines, the world is in terrible chaos. Why? Sin is the answer…and sin will never be put down to stay until the Lord Jesus comes.
“Preach the Word!” My prayer today is that the Lord will help me to remain true to His Word and preach it in all its fullness and power until Jesus comes. God forbid that I should ever compromise with the world and the devil in my preaching. I trust as I send out this message that if you dear reader, have not met the Lord in a born-again experience you will do so today. Do not gamble with “religion.” Religion is no good unless it is the blood bought religion of the Lord Jesus Christ.
If you have been attending a church where the pastor is a blood-denying preacher, then search the Scriptures and see if what I have told you in this message is not true. God has not changed His mind about sin. The wages of sin is death, as it always has been and always will be. The sins which damned men centuries ago will damn men today. Do not be led astray by every wind of doctrine, but stand for the blood-bought redemption of Calvary. Stand by the Bible, live by the Bible, make sure you have had a born-again experience.
If you are not a Christian, I beg you to bow your head right now and let the Lord Jesus come into your heart. He is the way, the truth, and the life. There is no other way, no other door to heaven. “Neither is there salvation in any other; for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved” (Acts 4:12).
“If thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shall be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation” (Romans 10:9, 10).
“Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the Word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever” (1 Peter 1:23).
Claim this promise made by our Savior: “Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that heareth My Word, and believeth on Him that sent Me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation, but is passed from death unto life” (John 5:24).
Words of Grace for Strength
What more can be said? What more should be said? As we continue to post these excerpts from the writings of great teachers and preachers of the Word from the past, we are continually amazed at the relevance of their words today. Truly as the Word of God itself says, There is nothing new under the sun (Ecclesiastes 1:9). Just as the Word of God is relevant for today, so is the understanding and teaching of the prophetic Word from these authors.
The amazing truth, so simple and yet so deeply profound is that the never-changing Word of God is always relevant, always as if freshly written, for an ever-changing world. These authors have grasped that truth, and have held to it steadily. And so, their words live for us today.
In these last days, we need to be continually reminded that our Blessed Hope is the return of Jesus Christ for the redeemed—His church. Unfortunately, for many, “religion” has taken the place of true Christianity. The “prosperity gospel” or the “self-help gospel” or the “papal gospel” or one of a myriad of other cultic systems of religiosity has replaced the gospel of Jesus Christ.
These false religions focus on worldly pursuits and personal satisfaction in this life and not the eternal rewards to be gained by living a life in Christ; seeking to come up with something new and exciting, while all the time ignoring the eternal truth as written in the Word of God.
We would do well to remember the words of the apostle Paul in Philippians 1:21: “For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Simply put, while we remain on this earth our lives should serve Jesus Christ, and should we face death before Jesus raptures His church, we get to go be with Him. As Jesus has won the victory over sin, we cannot lose as we stand by His side.
Just as Oliver B. Green has done in his writing; if you truly have a relationship with Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, we implore you to examine the “church” you attend to see if it is truly one which preaches and teaches the gospel of Jesus Christ. And, if you have never accepted Christ’s free gift of salvation through His shed blood at Calvary, there has never been a better time than now to make Him Lord of your life.
If you need more information, or would like to talk to someone, about accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, please send us a message at the email address below. And if you’re looking for a church to attend in your area which is still teaching the true gospel of Jesus Christ, we may be able to help with that as well. We will make every effort to help you find a place to worship and grow in Christ Jesus, because:
Jesus is Coming Soon!
Even So Come.
Dr. Tuck Whitaker and Andy Coticchio
Rafter Cross Ministries