Posted: February 11th, 2010 | Author: Calvin | Filed under: Faith, Personal Development, Relationships | 1 Comment »
What is Favor? There are several definitions but I am going to choose this one, “an act of gracious kindness.” You could also say that favor is being blessed (receive an act of gracious kindness) even when we don’t deserve it.
So, you could say that we are all favored (the recipients of gracious kindness) because we have all done things that weren’t the best but [sometimes in the same day] received an act of gracious kindness.
I propose to you that the degree in which we recognize and appreciate the favor that we receive actually entitles you to more favor. If you are a parent, mentor, big brother/sister, or anyone in authority over someone else, when you do an act of gracious kindness to someone and they appreciate, recognize and thank you for it, does it not motivate you to do even more?
So to say that favor isn’t fair, I say is true, because who can actually say on their own merits/efforts/work they deserved to be favored (receive an act of gracious kindness).
So, I charge you, the next time you receive an act of favor (an act of gracious kindness) be thankful and watch more favor enter into your life.
Posted: February 10th, 2010 | Author: Calvin | Filed under: Interests, Personal Development | No Comments »
What is a #ManMeal?
A Man Meal is a meal that any man can make even with limited cooking skills! I started doing this because I am a man and I want meals that I can easily make and taste better than rice + sugar! So, if you have any suggestions please do not hesitate to let me know…
Now, I can’t take credit for this meal, this is all Ms. Underhill for this one. So thank her! Please check out Decadent Butters, the sponsor for this #ManMeal! 
Enjoy
Grilled Greek Chicken
Ingredients
- 2-4 chicken breasts
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- 2 lemons, juiced
Directions
- In a glass dish, mix the olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, oregano, and lemon juice. Place the chicken pieces in the mixture, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours or overnight.
- Preheat grill for high heat.
- Lightly oil the grill grate. Place chicken on the grill, and discard the marinade. Cook chicken pieces up to 15 minutes per side, until juices run clear. Smaller pieces will not take as long.
Posted: February 6th, 2010 | Author: Calvin | Filed under: Interests, Personal Development | No Comments »
What is a #ManMeal?
A Man Meal is a meal that any man can make even with limited cooking skills! I started doing this because I am a man and I want meals that I can easily make and taste better than rice + sugar! So, if you have any suggestions please do not hesitate to let me know…
Now, I can’t take credit for this meal, this is all Ms. Underhill for this one. So thank her! Please check out Decadent Butters, the sponsor for this #ManMeal! :Kabobs
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon sea or coarse salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 red bell peppers, cut into 2 inch pieces
- 1 large sweet onion, peeled and cut into wedges
- 1 1/2 cups whole fresh mushrooms
- 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (lamb, beef or your choice of meat) – cut into cubes
- 10 skewers
Directions
- In a large bowl, mix the water, honey, garlic powder, salt, black pepper and ginger. Place red bell peppers, onion wedges, mushrooms, and chicken in the bowl with the marinade. Cover with saran wrap, and refrigerate 4 to 24 hours.
- Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
- Discard marinade, and thread the meat and vegetables onto skewers, leaving a small space between each item. *If using wooden skewers make sure to soak in water for an hour.
- Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill skewers for 10 minutes, turning as needed, or until meat is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
Posted: February 3rd, 2010 | Author: Calvin | Filed under: Interests, Personal Development | No Comments »
What is a #ManMeal?
A Man Meal is a meal that any man can make even with limited cooking skills! I started doing this because I am a man and I want meals that I can easily make and taste better than rice + sugar! So, if you have any suggestions please do not hesitate to let me know…
Now, I can’t take credit for this meal, this is all Ms. Underhill for this one. So thank her! Please check out Decadent Butters, the sponsor for this #ManMeal! :
Grilled Salmon
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets, bones and skin removed
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- Sea salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
Directions
- Preheat the grill for high heat.
- Arrange half the lemon slices in a single layer in aluminum foil. Layer with 2 sprigs rosemary, and top with salmon fillets. Sprinkle salmon with salt, layer with remaining rosemary sprigs, and top with remaining lemon slices. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Grill for 20 minutes, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork.
Posted: January 24th, 2010 | Author: Calvin | Filed under: Personal Development | 1 Comment »
I am sure I am not the only one to do my #2010 Goals and I am actually glad I hadn’t. I learned something today that is huge (I am going to wait to share it though and it would had drastically affected my #2010 Goals.
So, if you are looking to make goals for this year and need some place to start, I hope that this list will help you. Now, you can do goals for every sub area or just the major areas, either way it is up to you and I hope this helps.
Major Areas of Your Life:
- Personal
- Family
- Professional
- Community
Personal Sub Areas:
- Spiritual
- Financial
- Health & Fitness
- Education & Mental Development
- Social Life & Relationship
- Activities
Family Sub Areas:
- Spouse
- Home Life
- Children
- Parents
- Extended Family
Community Sub Areas:
- Local Community
- National Community
- International Community
What Do I Suggest? I suggest that you first look at these areas and start with the answer to this question, “What do I want to have accomplished in these areas [major or sub] when I die?” Then work backwards until you are at #2010.
*Hint* Please ensure you have someone that you can be accountable with so they will come back and check with you in 3 months to see if you have made any progress.
C.
Posted: January 11th, 2010 | Author: Calvin | Filed under: Personal Development | 1 Comment »
You were beautiful before you graduated and got your degree.
You were beautiful before you grossed $50k or $100k.
You were beautiful before you put on those $100 jeans.
You were beautiful before you started your luxury car.
You were beautiful before you bought your house.
You were beautiful before you bought those shoes.
You were beautiful before you put on make up this morning.
You were beautiful before you got a job.
You were beautiful before you met him/her.
You were beautiful before you gave in to what you believe to satisfy someone else.
You were beautiful before you drank just to fit in.
You were beautiful before all these things because your beauty is not determine by anything external. What makes you beautiful is that you were wonderfully made.
You are beautiful because God loved you before you loved yourself. You are beautiful because you were created with a purpose in mind and that purpose is just as beautiful as you.
Remember, nothing you can do or add makes you beautiful, you were beautiful before.
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