TIMES TODAY TT 167 | September 6th - September 12th | 2022 Hope in spite of JudgmentGod’s
CONTENTS My Pulpit message notes: | Hope in spite of God’s Judgment | 3-4 My Devotional: Aiming for perfection| 6 My Inspiration: Bad Break: Coincidence or Planned? | 7 My Entrepreneur: Why your team needs the sweetness of encouragement| 8 My Health: Twelve home remedies for stomach pain| 9-10 My Kitchen: Sweet, Salty, Spicy Party Nuts |11 My Sports: Kylian Mbappe downplays Neymar feud, labelling Brazilian hot and cold |12
Lord God Almighty, thank You for Your love for me. Thank You that You sent Your Son Jesus Christ to die for my sins. Please forgive me for all the sins I have committed against You. I believe that Jesus Christ is Lord and that He died on the cross and You raised Him from the dead on the third day. Please write my name in the Lamb’s book of life. Help me to live a life that is holy and pleasing unto You. In Jesus’ Name I pray and believe. Amen -
that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved; for with the heart a person believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in Romanssalvation.10:9-10(NASB)
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life.
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My prayer
How to get saved and spend eternity with God His Love
John 3:16 (NASB) My response
My Life
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2 Corinthians 13:11 (NASB)
The tone of Paul’s letter may have seemed harsh to the church at Corinth and he even defends his authority saying, “By the meekness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you - I, Paul, who am ‘timid’ when face to face with you, but ‘bold’ when away! I beg you that when I come I may not have to be as bold as I expect to be toward some people who think that we live by the standards of this world.” 2
11 Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice, mend your ways, be com forted, be like-minded, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.
This was not the first time I have made a mistake on a document and bit myself to it and felt completely depressed and helpless that there was nothing I could do to correct the anomaly. However, this time round, I learnt that I could actually make amends and it would be reflected on the recipients end in real time.
11 Now, brothers and sisters, be filled with joy. Try to make every thing right, and do what I have asked you to do. Agree with each oth er, and live in peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you.
Aiming for Perfection B Liz Omondi | Email: timestodayke@gmail.com | image courtesy: marliescohen.com
As we journey in this world as Christians, we ought to aim perfection in every area of our lives. When we do a self audit, as Paul advises us in 2 Corinthians 13:5 “Look closely at yourselves. Test yourselves to see if you are living in the faith,” we should also make amends where we have fallen, with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us and helps us become maturer.
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Corinthians 10:1-2 NIV
Paul finally concludes this second letter by advising the Corinthians to aim for perfection as a church in how they run their affairs. He says, “Finally, brothers, good-by. Aim for perfection, listen to my ap peal, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.” 2 Corinthians 13:11 NIV Other versions render the same passage as follows:
11 Finally, brethren, farewell. Become complete. Be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. (NKJV)
My Devotional
I asked myself the question, ‘why didn’t I see this error before click ing send?’ What could I do to correct the error? By God’s grace, I was able to go back to the document, make the edits and update the amended document. Thankfully there was a way. And this gave me huge relief.
After reading and studying Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians, I realise that he has been counselling the Corinthians, giving them advice on several issues they were facing including being yoked with unbelievers, giving and warnings about false apostles. He was help ing them correct mistakes they were making as young a church that he had planted.
Minutes after clicking send, I reviewed the content of what I had sent and realised there was a mistake on the document. I could not retrieve the document, it was gone. It had reached the targeted audi ence. But I was so annoyed with myself.
11 Dear brothers and sisters,[c] I close my letter with these last words: Be joyful. Grow to maturity. Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you. (NLT)
I began by talking about a mistake I realised I had made to a doc ument that I had sent electronically. The first time I made a similar mistake, I was totally depressed thinking I could not make amends. I felt that my reputation was on the line. However, with time, I learnt that I could actually amend a document that has already been pub lished and thus I became wiser. I try my best not to make such mis takes again, even though they could happen.
The Scripture says, “The steps of a good person are ordered by the Lord” (Psalm 37:23).
If you were not supposed to be there, you would not be there. God allowed it because it is necessary. You need that person or that closed door to reach your destiny. It is positioning you for something big ger. God does not always take us in a straight line from A to B to C. Sometimes He will take you from A to R then back to D.
“God, why is this happening? When are you going to change it?” We think it’s holding us back. He did not say just the good things - the times you are promoted, getting good breaks and things changing in your favour. What we do not always realize is the delays, friend’s betrayal are serving His plan.
It is not going to make sense. Sometimes it is going to look as though you are going backward. You have to trust Him when you do not understand. You have to know that everything is serving His plan. That is why the apostle Paul says, “All things work together for good for those who love the Lord” (Romans 8:28).
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Bad Break: Coincidence or Planned?
We all have things happen to us that we don’t understand. Things take much longer than we think they should. Doors close. We work hard, but don’t get the promotion. The loan does not go through. A co-worker lies about us and it sets us back. It is easy to get frustrated and fight against what we do not like.
You are being developed, getting stronger through it. Without it you wouldn’t be prepared for what is coming. When you understand that everything serves His plan, you won’t live frustrated. You realize the closed door was not a bad break. It was God shutting the door. The person who walked away was not a coincedence.
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My Inspiration
Perhaps you have prayed for years that God would move away the co-worker who gets on your nerves. Do you know why they are not moving? They are serving you. God is using them to rub off your rough edges. You are learning to be patient, kind, overlook offenses.
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People may forget your name, but they will never forget how you made them feel, for encouraging actions are seldom forgotten.
The apostle Paul knew the value of encouragement, and that is why he wrote to the Thessalonians, exhorting them to “Encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing” (1 Thessalonians 5:11).
Try being more of an encourager and you will make two people happy: yourself and the one you encourage.
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Greg’s method of encouragement was a lesson I will never forget. How import ant it is to be on the lookout for people doing something special, and then taking time on the spot to affirm the action.
As we walk through life, let’s be on the lookout for opportunities to honor those whom we see making a difference in people’s lives. Take a moment to recognize them, and where possible, do it in public when others can also join in the rec
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A number of years ago when I was serving as the athletic director at Calva ry Christian Academy, in Fort Lauderdale, I worked with a physical education teacher named Greg Keller. Greg was absolutely beloved by his elementary age Whenstudents.teaching physical education, He always carried a bottle of honey with him, and whenever he witnessed one of his students doing something beyond the ordinary, he would stop the activity and recognize that student in front of his peers. He would ask the one being recognized to hold out a finger. He then would squeeze a drop of honey on the child’s finger. It was simply his way of affirming the student for what he had done. Greg’s students eagerly looked forward to this form of Proverbsencouragement.remindsusthat
Why your team needs the sweetness of encouragement
circles, this kind of intentional effort is known as “Management by Walking Around,” and leaders who practice it are not only appreciated, but they help create a work environment where productivity is elevated.
“Words are like a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones” (Proverbs 16:24). Many of Greg’s students had their souls sweetened and their spirits strengthened by this form of encouragement.
Most of the high spots in our lives that we will never forget have come from someone’s encouragement.
This article looks at 12 of the most popular home remedies for an upset stomach and indigestion. We also explain when to see a doctor.
The National Health Service in the United Kingdom recommends that males and females drink 6-8 cups of water a day. However, other organizations’ recom mendations may vary, such as drinking 4-6 cups of water per day. Around 20 percent of this will come from food, with the rest coming from bev erages. For most people, a good figure to aim for is approximately 8 or more cups of water a day. Younger children require slightly less water than adults: Children 1-3 years old: 4 cups of water a day. Children 4-8 years old: 5 cups of water a day. Children 8 years of age and older: 7-8 cups of water a day. For those with digestive issues, it is imperative to stay hydrated. Vomiting and diarrhea can quickly lead to dehydration, so people with these symptoms should keep drinking water.
There are several popular home remedies for indigestion. Some remedies may also benefit stomach upset from other sources, such as irritable bowel syndrome.
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1. Drinking water
Abdominal pain may be due to more common causes such as gas, indigestion, constipation, and diarrhea. Infectious illnesses such as the flu may also cause abdominal pain. More uncommon causes include: pneumonia, myocardial infarction, strangu lated hernia, peritonitis, bowel obstruction, appendicitis, pancreatitis, kidney stones, ovarian cysts
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2. Avoiding lying down
Everyone experiences an upset stomach and indigestion, or dyspepsia, from time to time after eating or drinking. The condition is usually no cause for con cern, and it is often possible to treat the symptoms using home remedies.
Causes of stomach pain
Stomach pain is a pain or an ache that a person experiences anywhere between the chest and groin. This pain can vary in intensity and affect different areas of the abdomen, such as the:, appendix, liver, gallbladder, stomach, pancreas, bowel
ros and cons Drinking water can help with digestion and prevent dehydration. However, some people may forget to drink water throughout the day. Addition ally, some people may prefer the taste of other beverages.
Common symptoms of an upset stomach and indigestion include: heartburn, or acid reflux, nausea, bloating, gas, belching, sometimes bringing up bitter or foul-tasting fluid or food, farting, bad-smelling or sour breath, hiccup ping or coughing
Twelve home remedies for stomach pain
Avoiding lying down may prevent indigestion from becoming heartburn. When the body is horizontal, the acid in the stomach is more likely to travel backward and move upward, which can cause heartburn.
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People with an upset stomach should avoid lying down or going to bed for at least a few hours until it passes.
Stomach pain can vary in intensity and has a variety of causes.
Twelve home remedies
My Health
The body needs water to efficiently digest and absorb nutrients from foods and beverages. Being dehydrated makes digestion more difficult and less effective, which increases the likelihood of an upset stomach. Additionally, drinking water may help reduce heartburn.
What is stomach pain?
10. Basil Basil contains substances that may reduce gas. Basil leaves also contain high linoleic acid levels, which have anti-inflammatory properties.
Figs are available in several forms, such as fig leaves, food, and paste. However, if people are also experiencing diarrhea, they should avoid consuming figs due to this food’s laxative effects.
8. Figs Figs contain substances acting as laxatives to ease constipation and encourage healthy bowel movements. Figs also contain compounds that may help to ease indigestion.
Aloe vera may help reduce symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome and colitis, although the evidence for these benefits is slight and needs further research.
Some studies suggest that mixing lime or lemon juice in water with a pinch of baking soda can help relieve heartburn and indigestion by reducing stomach acidity.
Pros and cons
9. Aloe juice
Pros and cons Avoiding lying down may be a convenient remedy if a person performs daily However,activities. this remedy may not be suitable if a person experiences stomach pain during the time they rest or sleep.
Doctors may recommend the BRAT diet to people with diarrhea.
12. Rice Plain rice may be beneficialTrusted Source for those with stomach pain due to irritable bowel syndrome, along with other low FODMAP food. Rice is also part of the BRAT diet that doctors may recommend.
As these foods are bland, they do not contain substances that irritate the stom ach, throat, or intestines. Therefore, this diet can soothe the tissue irritation re sulting from the acids in vomit. Many of the foods in the BRAT diet are also high in nutrients such as potassium and magnesium and can replace those lost through diarrhea and vomiting.
However, licorice can cause side effectsTrusted Source, such as an increase in blood pressure and a decrease in potassium levels. This may be especially dan gerous for those with high blood pressure or kidney or heart disease.
However, avoiding richer or heavily preserved foods may be more difficult for people who do not have the time to source fresher food or those who live in a food desert.
3. Ginger Ginger may help to reduce nausea and vomiting in people who are pregnant or those who undergo chemotherapy.
Pros and cons While this home remedy may help with an upset stomach, it may not taste pleas ant. Additionally, consuming too much baking soda may lead to: shallow or slow breathing, muscle twitching, muscle spasms
Pros and cons Rice is available in bulk at many grocery stores and is often one of the more af fordable foods available. However, there is some evidence that white rice consumption may increase the risk of metabolic syndrome. However, the risk may increase with regular or fre quent consumption and may not affect those who consume white rice to help with stomach pain.
People with an upset stomach could try adding ginger to their food or drinking it as a tea. Some all-natural ginger ales may also contain enough ginger to settle an upset stomach. Ginger tea is widely available to buy in supermarkets and online.
5. Avoiding smoking and drinking alcohol
My Health
7. Lime or lemon juice, baking soda, and water
Pros and cons Research suggests that ginger may help reduce nausea in those who are preg However,nant. larger doses of ginger may cause side effectsTrusted Source, such as gas, heartburn, indigestion, and abdominal discomfort.
BRAT stands for Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, and Toast. These foods may de crease the number of stools a person passes and help ease their diarrhea.
Smoking and alcohol may triggerTrusted Source indigestion and other gastroin testinal conditions, such as gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD).
those in food deserts may have to rely on online stores if they find it difficult to source fresh basil.
Pros and cons Licorice root teas are widely available online, but it is possible to make them at home by mixing 1 or 2 tsp of licorice root powder with boiling water.
Pros and cons In one studyTrusted Source, researchers found that people who drank 10 mil liliters (ml) of aloe vera syrup daily for 4 weeks found relief from the following symptoms of gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD): heartburn, flatulence and belching, nausea and vomiting, acid and food regurgi tation. However, ingesting aloe vera may causeTrusted Source abdominal pain and cramps.
11. Licorice Products that contain licorice root may helpTrusted Source relieve digestive symptoms. However, experts are uncertain about the role of licorice in these Someoneproducts.
Pros and cons Basil is usually available to purchase in grocery stores, gardening stores, and However,online.
Pros and cons The BRAT diet may help harden stools and reduce diarrhea and dehydration. This may help reduce stomach cramps as a result of loose stools. However, this diet may not be suitable for the long-term, as people may not con sume all the necessary nutrients through the food in this diet.
4. BRAT diet
Pros and cons Avoiding difficult-to-digest foods may help ease the stomach and reduce dis comfort and pain. Additionally, more easily digestible foods such as fruit and vegetables may help promote a healthy, balanced diet.
Pros and cons
Quitting smoking and limiting alcohol intake improves people’s quality of life and reduces the risk of certain health conditions, such as cancer. However, avoiding smoking and drinking alcohol can be difficult, and people may require extra support. Research suggests that the following foods may increase the risk of indigestion: fatty or acidic foods, wheat products, fruit and fruit juices such as watermelon spicy foods, greasy foods.
with an upset stomach could try drinking licorice root tea several times a day until their symptoms improve.
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Kylian Mbappe downplays Neymar feud, labelling Brazilian hot and cold
Paris Saint-Germain begin Champions League campaign against Juventus but start of competition marred by reports of feud between Neymar and Kylian Mbappe, who has been dragged into Paul and Mathias Pogba’s public falling out.
“I think in the interest of the selection too, I think we have a great competition.
But, speaking ahead of PSG’s Champions League Group H clash with Juventus, Mbappe revealed that while there were ups and downs in his relationship with Neymar there was still the utmost of respect for the Brazilian.
“But we’ve always had moments like this where sometimes we’ve had moments that were a bit colder and moments that were a bit hotter.
The forwards clashed in August’s win over Montpellier when Neymar prevented Mbappe, who had seen an earlier penalty saved, from taking another spot-kick, ignoring the order of penalty takers assigned by boss Christophe Galtier.
Sergio Ramos reportedly had to separate the two feuding stars in the dressing room after the match and Neymar’s liking of posts on social media poking fun at Mbappe’s missed penalty have only fanned speculation of unrest.
Mbappe dragged into Pogba brothers spat Mbappe has been dragged into another unfolding drama to hit French football, after Mathias Pogba’s claims his brother Paul had put a curse on the PSG striker.
The Pogba’s are embroiled in an public falling out, with Mathias promising to reveal “explosive” information about his brother and other players, and Paul claiming to have been the victim of extortion at the hands of his sibling.
“There are times, you’ll see, when we’re the best of friends and sometimes we don’t talk so much, it’s the nature of our relationship that’s like that.
“Afterwards, when you have two players with a strong character like that, life is not linear, it’s sure that sometimes things happen but it always remains in the respect and in the interest of PSG.” Asked who would take a penalty were PSG to win one against Juventus, Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe has played down reports of a feud between himself and Paris Saint-Germain team-mate Neymar.
“I think we’re not both closed [to discuss it]. If the match makes it Neymar who shoots, it will be Neymar who shoots, if the match makes it me who shoots, it will be me who shoots, there’s no problem on that.
“But there is a lot of respect, I have a lot of respect for the player he is, the player he represents and the importance he has in our team.
Asked whether the case involving the Pogba brothers would damage his rela tionship with Paul in the French squad, Mbappe said: “No, because I believe that today I prefer to trust the word of a teammate.
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“You have to know how to share the cake and feel, it’s a question of feeling, and also know how to put water in your wine. We’ll see tomorrow but there’s no problem with that.”
“He called me and gave me his version of the facts. Today, as I speak, it is his word against his brother’s, so I will trust my teammate.
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“Number one doesn’t mean that you take all the penalties. I don’t think that ex ists in any club, even less when you play with three players like that.
At the moment I think that he is in some problems, I think that it is not the moment to add to his problems and we will see how it goes, I am quite detached from all that.” sports.com/https://www.sky
“To talk about Neymar, this is the sixth year, I think we’ve always had a relation ship like this based on respect,” Mbappe told reporters.
added: “We’ll see, we’ll see, there’s always a discussion, we have to see how it goes during the match.
