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Living Life on Purpose Are you living your life on purpose? To do something on purpose means to have intentions, to determine, to have an aim or an end. So, as odd as the question may sound, it actually has merit. The question has legitimacy because many people take much of life for granted. They find themselves caught up in the daily functions of life that includes work, raising kids, housework, school, or getting ahead. Through these routines they become oblivious to the value of each day and tend to over look the importance there of. Thus, life becomes a mindless series of daily actions. It has been said that “we should live each day as if it were our last since no day is promised.” Therefore, to live life on purpose means to appreciate each day as a new gift. It means to make each day count in a worthwhile manner. It means to welcome and learn from each new experience that we encounter. In addition, living life on purpose means not focusing solely on self. It means to look beyond one’s own circumstances and to consider others. In order to consider others, one must have intentions, be determined or aim to do so. We must plan to consider others because it doesn’t just happen. I like many have taken much of life for granted. This was especially true during my earlier years. Although thankful for each day, the truth is, I was simply too busy or enthralled with the circumstances of my daily life. I considered myself a “good little Christian”, minding my own business. And, that’s exactly what I did. I “minded my own business”, stayed in my own lane completing my routine of life. Meanwhile, I took each day for granted and made little time to live life on purpose. In other words, I rarely planned to go out of my way to help others. In short, I was in my own selfish world. But, praises to God, “When we learn better we do better!” Many “good little Christians” today are in their own world, literally “minding their own business.” Few intentionally plan or aim to go out of their way to consider others. Many are caught up in the daily routine and bustle of life thereby neglecting daily opportunities to live life on purpose. God’s Divine Plan provides that he has purposed our lives for more than just being caught up in the daily “rat race” of life. As Christians, we know that our purpose in life is to love and obey God. Through this love and obedience to God we are to concern ourselves with the lives of others. God has commanded that we not be selfabsorbed. Scripture reminds us, “Don’t be selfish; don’t live to make a good impression on others.” “Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourself.” “Don’t think of your own affairs, but be interested in others too, and what they are doing” (Philippians 2:3-4). We are to use Jesus as our role model in purposefully living as God requires us to. Philippians 2: 5 states, “Your attitude should be the same that Christ Jesus had.” Finally, we are to live purposefully and worthily not as fools but as those who are wise, making the most of every opportunity for doing good in these evil days; not acting thoughtlessly but trying to understand what the Lord wants us to do (Ephesians 5:15 -17).
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Celebrities “Go Fashionably Red” for Heart Healthy Awareness. PHOTO / MEDIA.ONSUGAR Ryan McCurdy PHALCONSTAR NEWS
As you know February is the month of Valentine’s Day, along with heart disease awareness. As fashion shows and programs take place all around the country, you can show your spirit in the mean time by making a change on your own. Display the color red this month and make a change in your life
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towards a healthy lifestyle. Heart disease is a number one killer among Americans today. It can be avoided in many ways if people would make simple changes to their everyday life. Eating healthy, exercise and reducing stress are all key factors in a healthy lifestyle. Things will not change in your life until you decide to stand up and make a change. Doing activities that you
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enjoy doing along with spending time with the ones you love are heart healthy. Now it’s time to make a difference while being fashion forward in the process. In addition to making those healthy changes in your life, indulge in the color red this month! Clothing, accessories and cosmetics look gorgeous in this bold, sassy color. The classic cherry red looks great in a sleek red dress paired with a contrasting colored clutch/ purse and stilettos, such as black, silver or gold. If you want to be low key, opt for wearing a solid “little black dress” instead and statement red accessories, such as shoes and a clutch. Blazers, coats and trenches look great this month in an array of red color palettes. Pair up
your favorite red cover-up with black pants, leggings or dark denim jeans and you’re good to go! Bold costume jewelry such as necklaces, rings and bracelets in red look great with solid-colored contrasting outfits. All it typically takes is one statement piece and it can completely set off an outfit and add the extra kick that you need. To finish your look, show off your nails in a nicely groomed manicure and pedicure. Make a starring appearance in a red complimenting color for your hands and feet. Enhance your lips with your favorite complimentary red gloss or lipstick. Finally, remember to show awareness by making a change in your lifestyle today, “Go Red and Go Fashionable!”