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Tragity and Japan

(Blake) — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:34:44 +0000

The nation of Japan really needs our support now, and of course, you do not need me to tell you this. Prayer, supplies, and motivation for our government to act are great ways to help. On their FaceBook page, CAI posted a video that explains a lot. Check it out at http://www.facebook.com/christianapparel!!

Check them out!

(Blake) — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 16:23:18 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0y4i5phgivA&feature=related

Here is a great and emerging band that hit Chattanooga! The Jon Mullins Band had a successful concert at Family Christian Church just the other night, and from the responses that people have posted on Facebook, and the web in general, it sounds like they made a huge splash in the water. Get to know these guys quickly! The video above is one of my favorite songs by the band live. What do you think?

(Great posts about them at http://www.facebook.com/christianapparel and also become a fan at http://www.facebook.com/christianapparel#!/jonmullinsbandtn!)

Daily Disciple: 1Peter 3:15, 16

(Blake) — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 22:03:32 +0000

“…Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But in this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.”

This at first sounded somewhat different to me. “Know what to say so when people see the good you are doing , they will feel bad.” But on a second glance it is really not saying that at all! Number one, Peter is warning us of those that will try to come at us with all sorts of questions, just to make us trip over our own words. Number two, he is saying, because of those people, know your Bible so there will not be problems when trying to answer those questions. And number three, if you add good actions to the good answers you remember, not only will the opposition not have anything to say, but you will also be a witness through the example you are portraying. This is what I have taken out of these verses. Does anyone agree or have a different take on it?

Remember This Band?

(Blake) — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 22:09:09 +0000

Echoing Angels is one of the great bands that began in the new millinium. In recent years we began to hear less of them, but they are still making hit singles that people are listening to everywhere! So ignore the lack of news coverage, because they are still news worthy. Enjoy below the song that got them into the spotlight a few years ago, and make it a point to go out and have their CD for yourselves.

How should it be that we do not understand?

(Blake) — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 23:17:39 +0000

I was looking for a great video to show and found this one. Its great! It depicts what it must, hits the intended target, and it illustrates, in a very watered down way, how the Bible says Judgment works when God is doing the judging, and Christ is the exception. Watch this video and enjoy it, share it, but then read some of the comments below it. People are not getting how this is suppose to work, still! A terrible truth–this is what I think about it.

What do you think about the vid and then the discussions that follow it? Do you agree with its message? Which views do you believe to be also the teachings of the Bible?

http://www.godtube.com/watch/?v=7PK7YWNX

Daily Disciple: Proverbs 25:17

(Blake) — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:21:12 +0000

“Rejoice not when your enemy falls, and let not your heart be glad when he stumbles.”

Ok this one is a good one. I suppose I am not suppost to say these things, but I really do not like following this command from God, just because, it is so hard for me! It’s not something that, being a human, I really like to do, loving my enemy and feeling the need to help them when they have it bad. And I would have to ask, “Who does this honestly?” Do not get me wrong, this type of complete love (that Jesus is always teching his followers, then and now, about) is totally possible, just not without mistakes of course. For me it is something I stuggle with, and a lot! Does anyone have suggestions or advise that makes loving your enemy easier? Is it just something that we as Christians have to work really hard at, every minute of the day?! What do you think?

Its Really Simple…

(Blake) — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:04:14 +0000

Subscribe to RSS! The Feed it February Campaign has begun. Anyone who subscribes to the OneStop_CAI Blog RSS Feed during the month of February will be happy to find that my site will do the same for you and your website, and all on the same day! So do not forget the month of February, a time of caring and giving feeds!

Mercy Ministries

(Blake) — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 14:07:41 +0000

Mercy Ministries is a non-profit organization that specializes in ministering to local prisoners throughout the Chattanooga area and parts of Cleveland, Tn. through the giving of supplies and the sharing of the Gospel. During the their past 2010 campaign, God did not do anything shorter than amaze everyone involved. Infact, all Mercy Ministries projects of 2010 were 100% supplied for, without any exception! Here are the statistics for items furnished:

1200 Little Debbie Cakes

600 Christmas cards with postage

6000 sheets of loose leaf notebook paper

150 envelopes (one facility only)

8 Christmas banners created by the children’s SS department at our church (one facility only)

585 white T-shirts from Christian Apparel International.

We want to show our appreciation to Mercy Ministries by sharing what God has done through them this past year. Without too many words, these guys are great! Sharing the Gospel locally, giving to those who are of need, and giving the Father the glory that He so rightly deserves, all are showing the positive attributes of being a Christ follower and apart of the family of God. Mercy Ministries, thank you all for being the servants of Christ Jesus, and an example to other Christians, as well.

6 Lessons From Blogging Support Group of America

(Blake) — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 23:10:44 +0000

First off, do not go looking for the Blogging Support Group of America on Google; it’s just not real. But, even though this might disappoint some of you, do not leave before making this short checklist of simple, but very effective tips for the emerging Blogger, yours. Write it down on your arm if you have to, just do not forget these 6 easy steps, because they have been tested over and over again, and have never failed those that have used them! Hope they do the same for you! Here they are:

1) A Clear Vision: This means that before you even think about what blog engine is right for you, you should have a nice and neat direction that your blog should be taking. Everything, to the posts themselves, to the look and feel of your new blog, should mesh easily. People want to see that, for example, “O, this author’s blog is about musical instruments, and frequently posts about what I am interested in.” Since this is the clear direction of this particular blog, this person can now rely on this blogger for insightful information about his interest. Now, he might also say, ”I want to learn how to play guitar! I’ll subscribe to this blog so I will be updated every time new and important info about musical instruments is posted.” Atleast, of course, we all hope that people will say something like this for our own blogs (more or less the thinking out loud as this person did).

2) Insightful or Entertaining Articles: Again, it is important for people to want to come back to your blog, because it is actually helpful and fun to read. This can only come about, usually, if the topic of your blog are things that you are passionate about. If you really feel about something, please, blog about it! Readers and other bloggers, alike, appreciate it.

3) Original Content: No one wants to read something that you just copied from another site, or anything that is just general information. Go ahead, add a YouTube video, but tell readers your opinion of it and creat a discussion of what is happening in the video. Posting entries that are yours creates a positive image for your blog and you as a writer.

4) Get Crawled: This is the only way to get noticed by a search engine, and is the only way that they will see your blog as a legitimate website. The best ways to do so are: Submit your blog to blog directories, link to other blogs and websites, comment on other blogs (add to the conversations and bloggers will return the favor), and through the use of social networks, get your URL out there.

5) Be Friendly: It is important to respond to the comments readers post on your blog. People really want entry ways to deep discussions and opinionated conversations through blogs. Give it to them! Talk to your readers through comments and show them that you appreciate their thoughts.

6) Post Regularly: People need to have a reason for revisiting and subscribing to your blog. New content is the only way for this to happen over and over again. Post post post!

Was this post of any help to you? If so please leave a comment. I would really appreciate some feed back, and other tips that you have found helpful when blogging. Have a great night!

Apparel Poll: Checking In

(Blake) — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 23:45:03 +0000

The polls are in and the votes are counted! Out of all the blog readers that gave their opinion as to what T-Shirt design blew away all the rest, the winner is Lion of Judah!!

Winner!

It turns out, according to the www.CAIstore.com, that this design is also the most popular on the online store! This means that readers voted just like the real CAI Customers. Thank you for participating in this Apparel Poll, bloggers. We appreciate your opinions! I will continue to post more polls in the upcoming weeks because, well, they are fun! If you have any ideas for the upcoming poll, comment on any of the previous polls to tell us your idea.