tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6908452448521465112024-03-13T19:57:08.509-07:00McHenry Images & MediaMr. McHenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11100689273849202050noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-690845244852146511.post-61835807688741525322010-12-03T17:59:00.000-08:002010-12-03T17:59:27.619-08:00What is Important?<iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/NnvlSlJEK-g?fs=1" width="425" frameborder="0" height="344"></iframe>Mr. McHenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11100689273849202050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-690845244852146511.post-1990905474460264812010-11-30T20:03:00.000-08:002010-11-30T20:03:27.162-08:00Settle<iframe height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/3j-JAMYK6FA?fs=1" frameborder="0" width="425"></iframe>Mr. McHenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11100689273849202050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-690845244852146511.post-81454915364870680372010-11-29T19:22:00.000-08:002010-11-29T19:22:02.957-08:00Be careful who you allow in your upper room.wmv<iframe width="425" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/tgZN_P3qRXo?fs=1" frameborder="0"></iframe>Mr. McHenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11100689273849202050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-690845244852146511.post-69599023754312919252010-11-28T23:18:00.000-08:002010-11-28T23:18:19.192-08:00Get rid of FEAR<iframe width="425" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/-0EgkMykuS0?fs=1" frameborder="0"></iframe>Mr. McHenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11100689273849202050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-690845244852146511.post-76341262684246327632010-11-28T23:16:00.000-08:002010-11-28T23:16:46.318-08:00U Can Turn This Around Initiative<iframe width="480" height="295" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/x61Y_bvrNv4?fs=1" frameborder="0"></iframe>Mr. McHenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11100689273849202050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-690845244852146511.post-76168460745599368582010-11-28T23:15:00.000-08:002010-11-28T23:15:48.893-08:00Home Grown Terror<iframe width="425" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/LPj9dJEFn88?fs=1" frameborder="0"></iframe>Mr. McHenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11100689273849202050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-690845244852146511.post-66756061160549933922010-11-22T22:28:00.000-08:002010-11-22T22:34:19.101-08:00Has our children dying in the streets become normal?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8kNWY8JCMOs/TOtfzu5HpdI/AAAAAAAAAH0/WUyYN55TmJc/s1600/ring%2Bflair.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8kNWY8JCMOs/TOtfzu5HpdI/AAAAAAAAAH0/WUyYN55TmJc/s320/ring%2Bflair.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542629108775101906" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We live in a world of explosions, guns, cat fights, violence is all around. Being exposed constantly to violent acts can make one desensitized to it. Every time you open a newspaper or turn on the news some child has been injured or lost their life in the streets. Some crying parent is begging the murderer to come forward and some minister is trying to rally the troops to march against violence. The feeling of anger and disgust last temporarily and then it fades away. Why are the members of these communities not in constant outrage? Why aren't they demanding their elected officials to do more to help the community? Why aren't parents and families taking to the streets to fight for their kids? Why are there those in the community that protect known murderers? Why has this become a normal way of life? I encourage the readers of this blog to say this is NOT normal. I encourage the readers of this blog to say that I will NOT live this way. I encourage the youth of today to say I will be an active participant in TURNING THIS AROUND!</div>Mr. McHenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11100689273849202050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-690845244852146511.post-87640849825860721252010-11-01T12:10:00.000-07:002010-11-01T12:28:06.292-07:00Domestic Violence plants the seeds of violence in the mind of a child.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8kNWY8JCMOs/TM8RHvxMuII/AAAAAAAAAHs/MhiEZWuYg-E/s1600/domesticviolence.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8kNWY8JCMOs/TM8RHvxMuII/AAAAAAAAAHs/MhiEZWuYg-E/s320/domesticviolence.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534661291841206402" /></a>Our brains are like sponges the minute we are born we begin soaking up information. The information that is collected does not just stay there sooner or later the sponge needs to be squeezed and that information is released into the life of someone else. Many children on a daily basis witness volatile situations in their homes. Most children are not emotionally mature and do not know how to process the acts that they are witnessing. Allowing children to witness violent acts in the home plants seeds of violence. For a young boy seeing his father attack his mother sends the message that this is what a man does and this is how he take controls of those in his house. A young lady witnessing violence in her home can process that as the need to allow her spouse to beat her when he is angry or upset. This is not always the case however, many children that witness these acts at a young age re-enact them later on in life. This out of control behavior can lead to homicide in the life of the young person. Homicide is the 2<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">nd</span> leading cause of death in young adults. Each year 1500 murder victims are children and adults. <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Teen-Crime-Statistics&id=4007570">http://ezinearticles.com/?Teen-Crime-Statistics&id=4007570</a> Modeling effective communication techniques to our children at a young age can be a matter of life or death. <br /><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Mchenry</span> Images & Media, Called2Serve <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">NFP</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">and</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Splitcybernality</span>.com have joined forces to combat teen violence in the lives of teens and young adults. You can join us in attacking this problem at <a href="http://www.splitcybernality.com">www.splitcybernality.com</a> in the community section just look for U Can Turn this Around. Create a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">splitcybernality</span> account and post a video or start or join a discussion to add to the campaign. If you want additional information about this initiative email me at antwanm@sbcglobal.net</div>Mr. McHenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11100689273849202050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-690845244852146511.post-88040968594210137372010-10-20T04:18:00.000-07:002010-10-20T04:59:25.252-07:00Make sure you breathe.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8kNWY8JCMOs/TL7UxLkaa1I/AAAAAAAAAHk/eZzAaykJcbE/s1600/Solar+Drama.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 211px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8kNWY8JCMOs/TL7UxLkaa1I/AAAAAAAAAHk/eZzAaykJcbE/s320/Solar+Drama.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530091333841742674" border="0" /></a>Life is filled with many ups and downs, peaks and valleys. There are many individuals that want to go through life problem free too bad that's not possible. We are here for only a short time and in that time there will be lots of trouble (Job 14:1) Since we know that life is going to be a roller coaster we might as well prepare for the ride. Whenever you are engaged in any form of exercise its important that you breathe properly. Life is an exercise yet many people are not breathing as they should. When you don't take a breathe you get tired quicker and often times cannot complete your journey. When the first man was created he was lifeless until God breathed into him the breath of life. Our survival still depends on taking that breath from God to fill our lungs and issue oxygen to our hearts. If you feel yourself getting faint or buckling under the pressure of life look to the heavens and breathe.<br /><br />Live Love & Learn<br />WWW.McHenryimages.com<br />Twitter <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">belmertwan</span>Mr. McHenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11100689273849202050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-690845244852146511.post-41241817796750481812010-09-28T21:32:00.000-07:002010-09-28T21:45:09.246-07:00The Truth<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8kNWY8JCMOs/TKLBhuG-5JI/AAAAAAAAAHc/IixFgLHyv-0/s1600/The+truth.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 245px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8kNWY8JCMOs/TKLBhuG-5JI/AAAAAAAAAHc/IixFgLHyv-0/s320/The+truth.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522188878166811794" border="0" /></a>Speak unto me smooth things and prophecy lies and deceit. The prophet Isaiah spoke similar words in the book that bears his name in the Holy Bible chapter 10 verse 30. We live in a world where lying is the norm. It comes very natural to some people. We teach children how to lie when they answer the phone and have them tell the person we are not there. Politicians lie to get in office and once they are there they back peddle on their promises. LIE LIE LIE. No one wants to hear the truth. If someone is trying on a particular article of clothing that they are iffy about they say that want the truth but if you give it to them they are sad or depressed. You can't go through the day without hearing a lie. No matter how dark you make the room the truth will always shine. No matter how much you ignore the issues the flicker of light will reveal them. The truth frees us! It allows us to grow and to move on. You can shut the truth up temporarily, but it will always resurface and when it does many wish they would have dealt with it in the first place.<br />Live, Love, & Learn<br />WWW.MCHENRYIMAGES.COM<br />FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">BELMERTWAN</span><br /></div>Mr. McHenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11100689273849202050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-690845244852146511.post-87043401248014752432010-08-12T09:27:00.000-07:002010-08-12T09:47:50.744-07:00Are you playing your part on the team?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8kNWY8JCMOs/TGQiTp1cP1I/AAAAAAAAAHM/zTCAVMqt9iM/s1600/100_0315.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 384px; height: 189px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8kNWY8JCMOs/TGQiTp1cP1I/AAAAAAAAAHM/zTCAVMqt9iM/s320/100_0315.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504562365596450642" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8kNWY8JCMOs/TGQhAvSDJTI/AAAAAAAAAHE/V2yta1q91dw/s1600/100_0315.JPG"><br /></a><br />There is a saying that goes Teamwork makes the dream work. Whether we voluntarily join a team or not we are all on a team of some sort. The first team that we all become a part of is our immediate family. When we join the work force we become part of the team of a company. If you worship collectively with a body of believers that is a team. Everyone is expected to share their particular expertise to make sure that the organization remains healthy and grows. What happens to an organization where all members of the team do not contribute? When all of the members of the team do not contribute simply put someone else has to pull their weight! First let's start with the family structure, more than likely everyone has chores or something that they must do so that the family can live the lifestyle they want to live. What happens when the dish washer no longer wants to wash dishes? What happens when the person who does laundry decides that someone else can do it? What happens when one of the breadwinners decides they want to sit down? The family begins to suffer and the house goes in disarray. What kind of church do you have when many of its members want to be pew warmers? You know pew warmers are those who want to have their emotions tickled every Sunday but don't want to be involved in any ministry, won't attend events, and think that an hour and half on Sunday is all that God is owed. When people fail to play their part on the team in church they stifle the gospel and someone else has to not only carry their cross but drag the one of the person who is happily sitting down on the pew. Finally let's talk about the workplace. Have you ever worked in a team at work and the other person does not pull their weight but if someone doesn't pick up the slack everyone suffers? Many of us have and its a horrible feeling to know that they are still being paid yet doing no work! We are all expected to do our parts whatever structure we are in. There will come a time when our work will be examined whether we did our parts or not. Are you one of the team members who sits on the sidelines and complains about how things are done yet you are too lazy and trifling to contribute or are you one of the people who has to pull the weight of the person who has their heels kicked up sitting on the seat of do nothing? Decide today that you will play your part on whatever team you are a member of.<br /><br />Live, Love and Learn<br />follow me on twitter @<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">belmertwan</span><br />Follow my blog for updates on new post<br />visit<a href="http://www.mchenryimages.com"> www.<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">mchenry</span> images.com</a> for your person <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">photoshoot</span>Mr. McHenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11100689273849202050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-690845244852146511.post-27534245745674178632010-08-04T21:01:00.000-07:002010-08-04T21:20:38.378-07:00Releasing the Giant<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8kNWY8JCMOs/TFo4o3h__nI/AAAAAAAAAG8/gl3UyY_p1UE/s1600/Tied+up+%2810%29.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 216px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8kNWY8JCMOs/TFo4o3h__nI/AAAAAAAAAG8/gl3UyY_p1UE/s320/Tied+up+%2810%29.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501772169538961010" border="0" /></a>Mankind was the highlight of God's creation the. He was to subdue the earth and have dominion over every living thing that moveth on the earth( Genesis 1:28). Something happened, man disobeyed the will of God and it was a game changer. He became entangled with sin and it took his attention away from becoming what God intended him to become. Many people have become entangled with their pasts, their present, and are facing uncertain futures. When we become entangled we lose focus and we extend a lot of energy trying to get free. There is however a method to becoming untangled. First one must remain calm, becoming distressed while entrapped only makes the situation worse. While you are in a calm state you are able to think freely and plan your escape. Being entangled keeps us from going forth and conquering. We are giants! We were created to make moves! When entangled in issues or people that are stopping your dream STOP, REMAIN CALM, AND COME UP WITH A STRATEGY AND EXECUTE IT. I encourage you today to get on the path to release the GIANT and claim what is yours.<br /><br />Live, Love & Learn<br />follow me on twitter @belmertwan<br />Visit <a href="http://www.mchenryimages.com">www.mchenryimages.com</a> to schedule your personal photoshoot.Mr. McHenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11100689273849202050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-690845244852146511.post-29389325256571069122010-08-02T11:15:00.000-07:002010-08-02T11:35:39.002-07:00Work your talent!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8kNWY8JCMOs/TFcP1IR0JxI/AAAAAAAAAG0/78_8sBykoR8/s1600/100_0217.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 304px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500882875286038290" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8kNWY8JCMOs/TFcP1IR0JxI/AAAAAAAAAG0/78_8sBykoR8/s320/100_0217.JPG" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div>The United States is currently going through one of the biggest financial fallouts that it has ever been through. Millions of individuals are out of work, food pantries are feeding many people, violent crimes have increased and doom and gloom seem to be broadcast everyday. As I look at countless individuals that have thrown their hands in the air I think it seems as if the well has gone dry but God has still provided us with a source of water. Years ago Americans were not as dependant on jobs as they are today. Many individuals baked cakes, sold arts and crafts, and anything they could do to bring in some extra cash. Where has that spirit of entrepreneurship gone? Where has hope gone? Where have the individuals gone that said I can't find a job so I am going to make one for myself? Mankind is the most intelligent of the life forms that God created yet many people are stumped in regards to what to do in these trying times. Jesus spoke about talent in one of his parables. To some he gave 5 others he gave 2 while others received one. The key factor is he expected the individuals to grow their talents and put them to use. Have you found your PASSION yet? Just maybe one door has closed and you need to unlock what God has already gave you. If we all identify and put our talents to work we will see a drastic change in your personal lives and in this economy. I challenge every individual to find out what their talent is and as Mary J Blige says in one of her songs WORK THAT THING!</div>Mr. McHenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11100689273849202050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-690845244852146511.post-6856114714728060902010-07-22T09:17:00.000-07:002010-07-22T10:14:28.777-07:00Guard your hearts<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8kNWY8JCMOs/TEh545Wgg5I/AAAAAAAAAGo/u7jmJacywBA/s1600/guard+your+heart.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8kNWY8JCMOs/TEh545Wgg5I/AAAAAAAAAGo/u7jmJacywBA/s320/guard+your+heart.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496777363580552082" border="0" /></a>Have you ever heard someone say the phrase my head is in the clouds or I'm head over hills in love? Those phrases are used to describe the feelings that one goes through when they feel like they have made a match. Its also possible to have that kind of love for a friend. Sometimes we believe everything that our friends say without questioning it at all. We must be careful to Guard our hearts with all diligence for out of it spring the issues of life. When we fail to protect our hearts it is easy for dishonest people to creep in sell us a pipe dream and rattle our faith. One of the biggest problems that many people have is letting their emotions be their guides. Emotions have led to many falling outs, unplanned pregnancies, wars, and even death. We should never enter into any relationship based on our emotions. The heart is at the center of our being so it must be protected at all costs. Not guarding your heart can lead to bitterness and a hard heart. Bitterness leads people to make statements like "there are no good men" or "no one can be trusted" You can see someone who has not guarded their heart from a mile away because they drag a ball and chain around called misery. We should pray to God for a spirit of discernment so that we can see all the signs of someone that will hurt our hearts. Decide today to let Christ Guard your hearts.<br /><br />Live, Love & Learn<br />follow me on twitter @<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">belmertwan</span><br />Schedule your personal photo shoot at <a href="http://www.mchenryimages.com">www.mchenryimages.com</a>Mr. McHenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11100689273849202050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-690845244852146511.post-67212618711824438042010-07-21T09:13:00.000-07:002010-07-21T09:32:44.183-07:00Sunflower Among Weeds<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8kNWY8JCMOs/TEcczlrgLBI/AAAAAAAAAGI/JWkPQd7JBYA/s1600/Sunflower.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8kNWY8JCMOs/TEcczlrgLBI/AAAAAAAAAGI/JWkPQd7JBYA/s320/Sunflower.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496393542842461202" /></a>I was driving along doing errands when I saw a beautiful sunflower. Now I know that some might say that is just a flower not a miraculous thing. The thing that captivated me about this flower was its environment. I proudly stood high among the weeds and across the street from the garbage dump. All of its radiance and glory created a bright spot in an area that was overgrown with crab grass weeds and smelled of garbage. We too can decide to be the sunflower among weeds when we make the decision not to let our environment dictate how we behave and who we are. Many scholars were born into poverty. Many geniuses were born in ghettos. Even Christ came from Nazareth which was not considered the Beverly hills of the time. We become a Sunflower among weeds when we decide that what the crowd is doing is not necessarily the way we need to go. Everyone wants to be popular but at what cost? When the herd is going in one direction go in the opposite direction. We become the sunflower among weeds when we stand up and speak up for what is truthful and honorable when everyone else would rather sit down and let things be or even listen to lies. Will you become the sunflower in your world or will you let the stench of garbage and weeds overtake you? <div>Live, Love &Learn</div><div>Follow me on twitter @belmertwan</div><div>Book your personal photo shoot at <a href="http://www.mchenryimages.com">www.mchenry Images.com</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Mr. McHenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11100689273849202050noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-690845244852146511.post-13107113028163956452010-07-20T21:03:00.000-07:002010-07-20T21:20:30.911-07:00Signs<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8kNWY8JCMOs/TEZyR5iSFHI/AAAAAAAAAGA/254Q4lLi1jQ/s1600/Do+You+not+enter.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8kNWY8JCMOs/TEZyR5iSFHI/AAAAAAAAAGA/254Q4lLi1jQ/s320/Do+You+not+enter.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496206047080223858" border="0" /></a>Signs appear all throughout the walk of life. Green normally means go, yellow caution, and red stop. Sometimes we obey the signs while other times we don't. Disobeying signs sometimes work out positively but most of the time they don't. I got the inspiration for today's blog from a Do Not Enter Sign. Simply put there are places that we have no business going and some relationships and friendships that we have no business entering. Why do we enter into covenants that we know are fickle or dangerous? Maybe the danger of being with a bad boy or girl excites us at the time or maybe we are just rebelling but we have clearly seen the DO NOT ENTER SIGN. There are rules all around us. God has rules for us but we do not always follow them! When we fail to ignore the signs that we come into contact with we must accept the consequences that come with it no matter how big or small they are. Do you stop at that red light or do you try and sneak through it hoping no one will come speeding from another direction and total your car?Mr. McHenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11100689273849202050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-690845244852146511.post-62538659083747388262010-07-15T06:10:00.000-07:002010-07-15T06:29:56.906-07:00Put a little Wisdom in your walk.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8kNWY8JCMOs/TD8KvxuGX_I/AAAAAAAAAF4/af0ucRtiWX0/s1600/IMG_0581.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8kNWY8JCMOs/TD8KvxuGX_I/AAAAAAAAAF4/af0ucRtiWX0/s320/IMG_0581.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494121886332116978" border="0" /></a>The first steps of a new child are one of the pivotal points in their lives. Learning to walk unleashes new adventures that crawling simply cannot deliver. When we learn how to walk we must also learn how to be observant of our surroundings. We need to be able to differentiate things and people that are helpful as well as those that are dangerous. I often term this living with your eyes WIDE OPEN. If we pay close attention to the signs that are being to us they will steer us clear of trouble. To be circumspect means to be cautious and discreet. So when you are walking you need to be cautious noticing your surrounds all around you and the people that are in them. Once you get a sign that this activity or person is not for you, you can leave them behind. Ephesians 5:15 states See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise. Walking circumspectly will get you a lot farther and you will make it to your destination quicker.<br /><br />Live Love & Learn<br /> Follow me on twitter@Belmertwan<br /> Schedule your personal photo shoot at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Mchenryimages</span>.comMr. McHenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11100689273849202050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-690845244852146511.post-86861261969640198612010-07-11T18:53:00.000-07:002010-07-11T20:11:20.503-07:00Walking together in the Rain<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8kNWY8JCMOs/TDqGQM1L-HI/AAAAAAAAAFw/VRFmqU9i9ec/s1600/Rain.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8kNWY8JCMOs/TDqGQM1L-HI/AAAAAAAAAFw/VRFmqU9i9ec/s320/Rain.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492850308412078194" /></a>Today I did as I normally do trying to tackle the 30 Day breakthrough. What made today different was that I was running and walking with a group of friends particularly my sisters in Christ. We all walked at different paces as most of us do in life. There were times that we passed each other as well as times when we walked together. During the course of this 2 mile walk it sprinkled and eventually rained yet we kept walking. We were persistent because we knew that this was crucial to getting us to that next step in life. When you are trying to make it over there are times when you are going to have to walk in sprinkles, drizzles and sometimes downpours but you have to remain persistent and make sure that you take good friends along for the Journey Kudos to you Michelle Byrd, Meredith Stevenson, Barbara Hunt, and Ladonna <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Bowdry</span> for walking in the rain together and showing me a painting of teamwork.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8kNWY8JCMOs/TDqFIedA50I/AAAAAAAAAFo/cZ8gc8x0KIA/s1600/Rain.jpg"><br /></a>Mr. McHenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11100689273849202050noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-690845244852146511.post-35120889114648991592010-07-09T21:24:00.000-07:002010-07-09T21:37:55.860-07:00The Company You Keep<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8kNWY8JCMOs/TDf2s_TYNoI/AAAAAAAAAFg/tLPCoQvqhHI/s1600/youth+throwback.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 221px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8kNWY8JCMOs/TDf2s_TYNoI/AAAAAAAAAFg/tLPCoQvqhHI/s320/youth+throwback.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492129523368998530" /></a>There is an old saying that states "birds of a feather flock together" A statement even closer to home says tell me who your friends are and I can tell you who you are! One very important aspect of going through life and creating success is partnering with the right group of people. Your Mastermind group should consist of people who have the same vision as you and you are all going in the same direction. This group of people should be comfortable with being brutally honest as well as be available to help build and or pick up the pieces of a dream. I am very blessed to have met a WONDERFUL of people who are focused and are of the same mindset and are going places. Have you formed your mastermind group yet?Mr. McHenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11100689273849202050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-690845244852146511.post-84894760343764714832010-07-07T21:16:00.000-07:002010-07-07T21:40:43.267-07:00Do you have an Upside Down Kind of Love?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8kNWY8JCMOs/TDVRWBEnbmI/AAAAAAAAAFY/A91D9Wx6wwo/s1600/102_0713.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8kNWY8JCMOs/TDVRWBEnbmI/AAAAAAAAAFY/A91D9Wx6wwo/s320/102_0713.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491384759334956642" border="0" /></a><br />Diana Ross sung about a love that she had that turned her upside down, inside out and round and round. THAT'S A LOT OF PASSION. Christians in the first century church were called "these that have turned the world upside down". You have to stop and think, Do I have anything that I am that passionate about ? Is there something in my life that is driving me to the point where I it literally turns lives upside down? We all are passionate about something. Some people love to cook, others are dedicated to helping others and some are CRAZY IN LOVE! What would life be without passion? Living a life without something that drives you can be rather mundane and overall uninteresting. We have all been blessed with gifts and we are expected to use them They are like an investment that we are expected to grow. Is there some fire that consumes you that you have not had the courage to pursue? Do you have an idea that you think the world would love. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Facebook</span>, Twitter, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">ITunes</span>, to name a few were all ideas that became passions that changed the world and turned its perspective fields UPSIDE DOWN! Start today by pursuing something that you love to day and share it with others. Live, Love, and Learn<br /><br /><br />Schedule your <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">photoshoot</span> at www.mchenryimages.com<br />follow me on twitter @<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">belmertwan</span><br />Add me on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">facebook</span>: Antwan <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">McHenry</span>Mr. McHenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11100689273849202050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-690845244852146511.post-83727407194517910002010-07-06T13:54:00.000-07:002010-07-06T14:05:56.373-07:00Push through your circumstances<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8kNWY8JCMOs/TDOYNP3XNZI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/_6BBReb1bmw/s1600/Win.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 253px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8kNWY8JCMOs/TDOYNP3XNZI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/_6BBReb1bmw/s320/Win.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490899724059227538" /></a>Life is filled with many ups and downs. Many people describe it as a roller coaster ride. Some people survive the ups and downs as well as the swift curves while others don't. In order to successfully make it through life one must be able to push through their circumstances. You must be able to push through that spouse that broke their marriage vows so that you can heal and move on. You must be able to push through sitting in the bankruptcy office when you have to declare that you have nothing in order to save the scraps that you do have left. You must be able to push through the fact that you were not prepared for that loved one to pass away so soon. Life is all about PUSHING your way through. Your circumstances will change many times throughout your lifetime but if your spirit remains strong you will overcome. Live, Love & Learn <div><br /><div>Book your personal photo session at</div><div>www..McHenryimages.com</div></div><div>Follow me on twitter @<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">belmertwan</span></div>Mr. McHenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11100689273849202050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-690845244852146511.post-38488963168244396452010-05-23T20:26:00.000-07:002010-05-23T21:01:25.249-07:00Bound and Chained by Hurt<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8kNWY8JCMOs/S_nzB-MpNII/AAAAAAAAAFA/1I1y8568ITo/s1600/Hurt1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8kNWY8JCMOs/S_nzB-MpNII/AAAAAAAAAFA/1I1y8568ITo/s320/Hurt1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474674037246997634" border="0" /></a>Chained and Bound by Hurt<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">There is a saying that goes hurt people hurt people. In a nutshell that means that people who have been hurt in the past tend to hurt other people that come into their lives. There are different encounters that cause us to hurt. Relationships that end on a bad note leave us hurting especially when the proper closure is not given. Instead of letting go of something that never was meant to be many individuals allow hurtful feelings to fester and carry on to their next relationship. Once those feelings enter into the new encounter like poison they slowly kill the relationship. The emotions and pain from the past relationship are transferred to the new person. For this reason many people never find "The One" they self <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">sabatoge</span> their relationships because they cannot move on. Hurt also destroys ties with family members and friends. Those that are closest to us many times are the ones who hurt us the most. Many people are of the mindset that if you can't depend on family who can you depend on. There are occasions when family members betray your trust. Betrayal can come in the form of sharing information that you have shared with them and asked them to keep to themselves, stealing, lying, etc. The hurt from a family member is a deep wound. It does not heal with time but if you don't take steps to repair it, it can turn into a cancer and destroy you. In order to grow and move on from the hurt of the past these steps must be taken: 1. Acknowledge that you are hurting. 2. Ask God to give you the strength to move past the hurt. 3. Talk to the person that you feel has hurt you. You must be open and honest but at the same time let love be your guide. In order to live a healthy life we cannot be chained and bound by hurt. Live, Love, & Learn<br /><br />WWW.Mchenryimages.com Sign up to receive my newsletter and get information on special promotions.<br />follow me on twitter @bemertwan<br /><br /></div></div>Mr. McHenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11100689273849202050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-690845244852146511.post-76942402947946902042010-05-13T22:08:00.000-07:002010-05-13T22:24:02.510-07:00INVINCIBLE<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8kNWY8JCMOs/S-zbmRPcmuI/AAAAAAAAAE4/zVP6rvuL5II/s1600/rainbow.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8kNWY8JCMOs/S-zbmRPcmuI/AAAAAAAAAE4/zVP6rvuL5II/s320/rainbow.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470989097858013922" border="0" /></a><br />When we enter this world we have the gift of innocence. We are untainted and unharmed. We trust wholeheartedly, we love unconditionally but something happens to us throughout the course of our lives. Seeds are sown. The sowers sometimes come in the form of parents, family and friends. They sew seeds of doubt in our lives and that oh so perfect picture that we have of the world begins to lose some of its luster. That invincibility that we once had starts to subside and we begin to question ourselves. We ask ourselves am I good enough? Do I have what it takes to get me to the next level. Am I a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">loveable</span> person, the kind that people want to be around? Those seeds of doubt are like cancer and the take root and choke the spirit that we were born with. In order to get back to that place we must revisit that childlike state. We need to revisit what we were before the seeds took root. Only when we remember how innocent and invincible we were can we take our lives back. At that point the storms will clear and we will be returned to our former state where we believe that we can do all things. We will once again be INVINCIBLE.<br /><br />Live, Love & Learn<br />Follow me on twitter @<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">belmertwan</span><br />Visit www.mchenryimages.com to book your <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">photoshoot</span> and sign up to receive my newsletter.Mr. McHenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11100689273849202050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-690845244852146511.post-74399554817194809802010-05-12T22:13:00.000-07:002010-05-12T22:40:58.945-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8kNWY8JCMOs/S-uKkuMz6VI/AAAAAAAAAEw/D95db06yQnE/s1600/flush+the+toilet.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8kNWY8JCMOs/S-uKkuMz6VI/AAAAAAAAAEw/D95db06yQnE/s320/flush+the+toilet.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470618535853287762" /></a>Have you ever walked into the restroom and were attacked by the stench of waste that someone left behind; Even worse had to view their remains because they did not flush the toilet? Sometimes our lives resemble toilets that have not been flushed or that are so filled with our problems and issues that they are backed up and are stinking up our lives and the lives around us. In the Holy Bible specifically the book of Titus 3:-11 Paul wrote that believers were once foolish, disobedient, serving various lust and pleasures, living in malice, envy, and hateful to one another. Through the blood of the Savior they were washed, renewed and regenerated. Once you start out on your journey of self improvement you will start to accumulate more waste. Waste can come in the form of a bad relationship, being lied to, cheated on, taken advantage of and a host of other things. If you forget to flush the toilet of this new accumulation you risk clogging your life up and will be no good to God, yourself , or anyone else for that matter. When your life has gotten dirty again, when you have revisited those old habits that you put to rest, behaving in such a way that people have to question whether they can trust you or not its time for a cleaning. As children of the most high we have been washed (Revelation 1:5) Sanctified (Ephesians 5:26) and Justified (Galatians 3:24) All of these agents are like comet cleaner, tidy bowl and disinfectant. Gods word is a plunger that helps unstop the junk in our lives and get it flowing again and a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">rodder</span> to help us when our life has become so backed up that that its unproductive. Tackling a backed up life takes a couple of steps: first you must acknowledge that something is wrong. A dishonest person cannot move forward you must accept the fact that something is wrong before you can fix it. Secondly you must identify those issues that are clogging up your life and that you are struggling with. Finally you must ask God for his help to help you remove these issues and enlist the help of a support system because two are better than one and we are all in this together. Our lives need to be kept clean and clog free so that we can effectively help those around us. <div>Live Love and Learn</div><div>follow me on twitter @<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">belmertwan</span></div><div>For fabulous photos visit www.mchenryimages.com</div>Mr. McHenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11100689273849202050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-690845244852146511.post-91679671488765149562010-05-05T20:28:00.000-07:002010-05-05T21:06:42.228-07:00Friendship<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8kNWY8JCMOs/S-I5UJL6vJI/AAAAAAAAAEo/HpNlBw7jJ8Y/s1600/Antwan+and+BFF.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8kNWY8JCMOs/S-I5UJL6vJI/AAAAAAAAAEo/HpNlBw7jJ8Y/s320/Antwan+and+BFF.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467995915807276178" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >What about your friends?</span><br /><br /></div>A friend loveth at all times and a brother is born for adversity Proverbs 17:17. As early as the womb mankind benefits from communication and interaction. Many doctors suggest that you talk to your child while in the womb and babies respond to music emotions and other stimuli. I don't think I am going out on a limb by saying that God created us to interact with one another. Of course there are individuals like me who are introverts who can get along fine alone but I too like to interact with others. There is a saying that says show me the people that you are closest to and I will tell you who you are. The people who we surround ourselves with tells the world who we are. Life can be hard but when we have others to help us carry our burdens it can be much easier. True friends are honest with you. They won't allow you to do something that is dangerous they will tell you the truth whether you get mad or not. True friends want the best for us. They will push you in a direction that will benefit you and will tell you when you are wasting your time doing something that is not for you. True friends do not envy the applaud for you with your triumphs and they applaud loudly. True friends are sacrificial. People who carry the title of friend will give you the shirt off of their back. They believe in having all things in common like the Christians in the early church (Acts 2:44). True friends will be with you when your soul is in despair and they have your back at all times. In the book of Ruth when Naomi lost her family due to death her daughter in law Ruth stuck by her side when others went their own way and said where you go I will go, your God will be my God, your people my people! We must seek out those who love us enough to tell us the truth, support us when we are down and celebrate us when we achieve.<br />Live Love & Learn<br />Follow me on twitter @belmertwan<br />www.mchenryimages.comMr. McHenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11100689273849202050noreply@blogger.com0