America While We Seek Mirth and Beauty – Judgment is at the Door

America’s premiere nineteenth century folk songster was, hands down, one Stephen Collins Foster. He died a pauper as have many folk songsters before him, but in 1854, Firth, Pond and Company published one of his songs entitled -Hard Times Come Again No More- and it became popular both in America and across the continent of Europe.

Nation founding and pioneering were at their height across the globe, but never so much as in America. Songs of struggles and scarcity were common and Europeans found them interesting in their fully developed nations where poverty was limited to certain cities or regions, but the general welfare of most European citizens was stable.

Foster’s songs invoked the sense of struggle and hard times, but were often misinterpreted as a sign that America was weak and could barely stand to her feet. In fact she was never stronger. Enduring hardships is a cleansing and purifying element that has long gone, and now it may be only the absence of the latest handheld gadget or the money to lavish on entertainment that is considered a hardship.

Difficulty has never made anyone weak if they refuse to move forward conjuring the best attitude and sense of resolve as they go. Was it a prayer or simply a mournful cry for hard times to come no more – in any sense, it was the call for better times that is generated from a belief that they can and will come.

Let us pause in life’s pleasures and count its many tears, While we all sup sorrow with the poor; There’s a song that will linger forever in our ears; Oh! Hard times come again no more

‘Tis the song, the sigh of the weary, Hard Times, hard times, come again no more Many days you have lingered around my cabin door; Oh! Hard times come again no more

While we seek mirth and beauty and music light and gay, There are frail forms fainting at the door; Though their voices are silent, their pleading looks will say Oh! Hard times come again no more

America sees her hard times as far behind with little chance of re-emergence in these times. This is the juncture where premiere old folk songs and premiere new false beliefs meet.

This writer is not guided by the latest trend in Christian journalism or the latest fad in doctrinal emphasis. Generational curses, prosperity gospel or any other fad of the church is taken for what it is worth, but will take no precedence over declaring the whole -counsel of God- as the Apostle Paul declared.

It is what I have -heard in the ear- (Mt 10: 27) that I must declare on the housetops, not what passes muster in today’s rapidly oncoming pop-culture gospel and trendy Biblical interpretation. So, exactly what have I heard?

America is heading toward hard times.

The short version is easy to declare, the causes require far more detail and that is what I write about endlessly.

America is prone to idol and hero worship and that is where the subtle error first makes its debut. Politicians, political pundits, news anchors and celebrities all have their place in the American scheme of things, but they rarely see the larger picture without some kind of compromising mistake that may look small, but in the light of biblical truth is major.

The seemingly invincible Fox News now hires homosexuals, has its top voices (Bret Baier) dismissed from speaking engagements because they have gone soft on key issues or succumbed to PC pressure of the day. The daily and morning shows host celebrities that have introduced sleaze into America through media which is generally looked at with snickers, laughter and curiosity.

Heroes like Bill O’Reilly are seen as the last and best voices even while their views of the nation may be generally correct, their solutions are almost non-existent or ignored. Hard work, lower taxes, economic responsibility all have their place in the old America but do little to help a nation that is plunging into moral reprobation.

We see in the last chapters of O’Reilly’s first best seller -Culture Warrior- a cavalier approach to the onset of the militant gay agenda. He concludes that it is a passing culturally faddish and unimportant part of the changes in the nation. What some are now calling the -Gaystapo- is today making our foibled impresario of the fallacious – look a bit foolish.

As if the hero was not sufficiently exposed, we all rush, not to read the bible, but O’Reillys book about the bible’s key figure -Jesus of Nazareth. O’ Reilly insists that only his trusted researcher Martin Dugard and a library of history books along with Bill’s high level of commonsense can discern the veracity and the importance of the man Jesus. Leaving the authority and God given fullness of the bible behind; our hero runs ahead at gallop speed with America’s conservative hoards running fast behind trying to keep up.

It should be embarrassing to see the nation falling even as the trumpeter calls the troops to the charge. As for Fox and O’Reilly the word for the day is -braggadocio.’ When writing to us, don’t use this word as a substitute for the truth and for mis-leading a nation about what is causing it to fall. A tilt has been discovered in the no spin zone.

It was never just about the killing of Jesus – it has always been about the life of the resurrected Christ carried on in the Holy Spirit empowered daily lives of the believers. It was never about how, where or when Christ died – it was always about for who he died.

-For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.- (Ro 5: 6)

But as soon as possible research this, forget its historicity, it emerges from the Divine who resides in the eternal. To wit:

-In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.- (Pr 10: 19)

We use SNL for parody, spoof, sarcasm and satire about daily events in America much like the French use Charlie Hebdo. We get a laugh out of it, but little more. There is no relief, change or meaningful reparation to our ills following our laughter.

Here is where it behooves us to realize that hard times come at the -backend’ of a nations run for a reason. The reason is blaringly simple – it is so, that nation, will not fall as all the other nations throughout history have fallen like so many dominoes in a row.

God is not a whip toting angry taskmaster, but a loving Father who cares about our future as individuals and for our nation as well. Consider this:

-For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged. But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world.- (1Co 11: 31-32)

Politicians, news anchors, celebrities and the best of the best all have their significance, but if we are ignoring the admonishments of the Lord we will still have to pass through chastisement. Those are the days when laughter ceases.

Almost in a prophetic sense Stephen Foster’s sad song ends with a picture of an old woman who, after all, could find no relief and, in fact, the dirge is carried right to the edge of the grave – is that woman America?

There’s a pale drooping maiden who toils her life away, With a worn heart whose better days are o’er: Though her voice would be merry, ’tis sighing all the day, Oh! Hard times come again no more

‘Tis a sigh that is wafted across the troubled wave, ‘Tis a wail that is heard upon the shore ‘Tis a dirge that is murmured around the lowly grave Oh! Hard times come again no more

Michael Bresciani is the publisher of American Prophet.org since 2005. The website features the articles and reports of Rev Bresciani along with some of America’s best writers and journalists, news and reviews that have earned the site the title of – The Website for Insight. Millions have read his timely reports and articles in online journals and print publications across the nation and the globe. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook

Tooth Lightening Looking At Toothpastes, Beauty Salon And Dentists.

Indeed, you’ve selected that you want to have teeth whitening, well I can assure you that it is an amazing way to give you a considerable amount of confidence whenever you smile. I spent years looking for the best way to whiten my teeth, in fact I tried hundreds of different alternatives until I finally ended up going to the dentist. I thought it would be a good idea to write about my journey of having my teeth whitened, why I wanted them white, some of the options I tried and eventually which dentist I went to visit.

I live in Northumberland which is a beautiful area of England, I work as a model and so wanted to have a perfect smile to impress my employers. The first thing I decided I would do is to buy some whitening toothpaste. I simply went to the local chemist and purchased the cheapest whitening toothpaste that I could find, they used it for a month but found absolutely no difference to the colour of my teeth. Yes, it was completely useless!

After that I decided to clean my teeth with bicarbonate of soda, this was after watching a video on YouTube and so I thought it would be a great way to have lighter teeth, how wrong I was. I used this technique for about 30 days to see what difference it would make to my teeth I took a photograph on the first day and compared it to a photograph on the last day and once again. There was absolutely no difference. In fact, if anything I think that my teeth were slightly darker afterwards, not a result I wanted.

The next thing I tried was a visit to a beauty salon, as this seemed much cheaper than going to the dentist. I have to admit (blank) I (blank) rather alarmed. They did not use any gloves and when I asked about the training they showed me a home made certificate in an old scrapbook. It was highly unprofessional and I didn’t feel comfortable having my teeth whitened , however I stayed and continued with treatment. After one hour sitting in the chair my gums were very painful and had a slight burning sensation to them, my teeth were also very sensitive immediately afterwards which was very uncomfortable.

Fortunately the discomfort got better quite quickly and so I was able to return to normal after the weekend.

Following my disastrous attempts at whitening my teeth using the cheapest method possible I decided that I finally had to go to a dentist. The cost was much higher but the whole process was much more hygienic and friendly than anything else that I had done before. When I arrived at the dentist the first thing they did was a full dental health assessment. This was something that was completely missing when I went to see the beauty therapist, they just whitened my teeth but the dentist was much more concerned about my overall health and just taking my money. The health screening showed that I actually had a small amount of gum disease and so the dentist said that I had to undergo visits to the dental hygienist before I began my whitening treatment.

I actually liked this approach as it meant that I was far more healthy, which is very important to me. After two visits to the hygienist I then went for my whitening treatment.

They gave me some whitening trays which fitted exactly over my teeth, I wore them for two hours per day for about two weeks until my teeth were fantastically white. Since I’ve had this treatment I feel so much more confident and my teeth feel much smoother and cleaner now that they have had the whitening treatment.

I can honestly say that going to the dentist to have my teeth whitened was the best thing I did, I know that it resulted in me spending more money but it was money very well worth it. It’s not about finding the cheapest place, it is about finding somewhere with the best value and getting the best treatment for the amount of money that I was able to spend. I think in the end it cost me 400 to have my teeth whitening and if I look back at all my attempts at toothbrushing, using chemicals and visiting the beauty therapist I think I would rather have spent that money at the dentist to start off with. It would have saved me a great deal of time and increased cost!

If you are thinking of having your teeth whitening please be sure to do your research, but I would strongly recommend that you go to a local dentist and avoid all of the problems that I had.

Ways To Come Up With A Beauty And The Beast Costume For Couples

Its a good idea for couples to go together on a Halloween party. But coming up with an attractive and unique couples costume can be quite hard. The popular Disney childrens cartoon character, Beauty and the Beast, is great for couples. If you really are planning to spend time with your kids on Halloween, its great to dress up as Beauty and the Beast while trick-or-treating with your kids. Its good for both you and your spouse and most especially, your kids as well. If you do want to dress up as Beauty and the Beast, there here are some ideas which you can try out.

Beauty and the Beast Costumes Can Be Crafted in a Single Day

In contrast to the Beast costume, Belle or Beautys costume is simpler to create. Find a prom dress thats yellow or beige in color and youre almost ready to go. It would be great to come up with something that closely resembles the actual cartoon figure. But it usually depends on your preferences and the prom dress collections that you can find at different local vintage and resale stores. To make your hair resemble Belles long curly locks, costume wigs are also available. Other than costume wigs, you can also find costume jewelries that will make you look more elegant. Another great addition is the long opera gloves.

Making the Beast Costume Entails More Effort Compared to Beautys

The easiest part in creating the Beast costume is on using some of the clothes in your husbands wardrobe. The difficult part of it is in coming up with the beast image. You need to purchase fake fur, double sided tape, cloth tape, a knit stocking cap, dark cotton work gloves and a rubber wolf or dog nose at a local party store. Second, you also need to gather long sleeve shirt, tie, blue jeans, dark socks or tights and shoes from your husbands wardrobe.

The first thing to make is the wolfs hood. Start by cutting the fake fur. Be sure to make it fit with the stocking cap. Make use of the cloth tape to fasten both the fur and the hood. Then, cut a hole in the fur piece to make it cover your hubbys head so that it slips through. Next, create the ears by making small triangular shapes. Fasten it with the fake fur by using the cloth tape.

Next thing to do is the wolfs feet. Cut two wolf track shapes with pointed toes. Make sure that they are similar with each other. Utilize your husbands shoes by cutting its length. Dont forget to add an inch margin all the way around until you are finished cutting. Then cut a big X from the fake fur. Create two shoelace holes in front of the X. Have your husband place his foot through the X and into his shoe. Tie up those shoelaces up and through the fake fur. Its done; youve already come up with your husbands beast feet.

Lastly, you need to come up with a tail. This is easier to create, so dont worry a thing. Just cut a long piece of fake fur and make sure to come up with a tail-like form. Attach the sides with a double stick tape and then attach it to your husbands pants. Now, have your husband wear the hood on his head. Put his rubber nose in the right place. So there, Beast and Belle is now set for the ball.

By creating the Beauty and the Beast costumes, your kids will be able to visualize Disneys fairy tales. These costumes are unique and it sure is perfect for both of you.

How To Write Content For Beauty Products

How do you write great content on beauty and fashion? The first step is to find a writer who enjoys it. This will make the task easier as you will find the words coming easily.

Selecting the Topic

Stick to the point. Tell the reader exactly what they want to know. If you are writing about a product, offer the exact benefits of it. If you are writing about a subject, tell the reader what it means and how the information can be used to stay beautiful.

Offer suggestions on beauty therapy treatments and help readers select beauty therapies according to their skin sensitivity. This ones always a winner with beauty content. A little research on your part can work wonders for you because readers will identify with you, which will further help establish your brand in the beauty market.

Quality Research

Undertake some quality research on the subject you intend to deal with. This can come in the form of interactions with your clients, friends, and colleagues. In addition you can rely or secondary sources, which includes consulting books and searching the internet for worthy information.

You can compare various beauty products available based on their composition and offer suggestions to the customers according to their skin type. This will reflect your professional outlook and help you emerge as a specialist in the beauty business.

A Different Look

The beauty product market is a challenging segment with new products coming into the market every other day. Present a raw look with distinct information and this will work to your advantage as the readers get to realize the changes instantly. Have the results of market review of products highlighted in your write-up. This will help the readers choose the beauty treatments according to their skin sensitivity.

Right Endorsement

The market segment for beauty products spreads across various sections of society. You need to identify the clients and open suitable channels of communication. This can be if form of writing for beauty blogs with an option for the readers to communicate with you.

Fresh content

The business of beauty is all about looking and feeling good. Develop that feeling in the write-up and readers will hook up with your ideas. Offer unique content. This can be in the form of distinct beauty treatment for various categories of people including young girls, middle-aged people, and some health tips for the elderly.

Having distinct information for a wide variety of segment will result in an audience base across all categories of people and will do well for your initiatives. Keep a tab on the pulse of the audience. The secret of being the leader in the business of beauty segment lies in being innovative and distinct from others in the business. Engage your readers each time you sit to write. This is the greatest way to a great name!

Bougainvillea – Beauty Of Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea arboreal or Bougainvillea plant is one of the most accepted plants for spring as well as summer thesis. They are probably the most extensively grown tropical plants. The Bougainvillea is mainly form South America. There are as many as eighteen varieties of this plant. Its name is derived from Louis Antoine de Bougainville who came across the plant in Brazil and explained it to the European people.

The Bougainvillea has brilliant purple leaves that are very lengthy. It flourishes all through the year starting in September and ongoing till May. The plant grows very fast, with many twigs around it. It is generally well known for its radiant blooms and fast growing speed. That is why it is appropriate for both interior and exterior use. It is an evergreen; wooded plant and it generally have bristles. Bougainvillea plants have flowing stems, which conclude with multicolored bracts of various shades to protect small attractive, subtle flowers. A few of the most excellent bougainvilleas are: California Gold, Barbara Karst, Jamaica White, Texas Dawn and lot more.

Bougainvillea can grow up in any type of soil provided it is rich and well exhausted. For a booming expansion of bougainvillea, the pots should be wet but they should also be well shattered. A strong plant drinks a lot of water all through the temperate times but in cold climates the usage of water will be less. The quantity of water to be given depends upon soil, warmth and dimension of the plant.

Bougainvilleas must be kept in full sunlight for an honest growth. At least five hours per day of complete sunlight is a necessity for good thriving. More of the sunlight is apparently good. If it is kept under the sun for less than five hours it may not grow that healthy. Never look forward for your bougainvillea to blossom inside. Always place your plant outside and provide it the sun exposure required. Most favorable growing heat for Bougainvillea is temperate days and chilly nights. A light frostiness is of no concern but declining of leaves can be soon anticipated.

The need of nourishment is definite for every plant or tree. It is the same case with Bougainvillea too. The nourishments utilized must be rich in iron, magnesium as well as phosphorus. It has to be ensured that no extra amount is used than necessary. It may damage the plant in place of serving it to bloom.