IN THE PRESENT & NEWS BITS

8/19/2008

In the Present

This morning I received this powerful message from Joel Osteen and I decided to make this truthful piece today's In the Present.

"In this day and age, our culture has become so accustomed to having constant activity going on; computers, cell phones, television, email, video games. And there’s nothing wrong with that stuff but sometimes, we have to stop and be still so we can focus on knowing God.

This is especially true during the difficult times in life. When you are facing a challenge, it’s easy to want to run to a friend or talk about it with a neighbor, but at some point, you have to stop and say, “God, I rest in You. I know You have me in the palm of Your hand.” "

NEWS BITS

After settling for the bronze, Shaw Johnson balances out for the gold medal. (LA Times).

Over 100 college presidents are rallying to lower the drinking age from 21 to 18. (Newsday).

Ladies get ready for the outpour of free cosmetics from brands like M.A.C, Clinique, CKOne, Chanel, and many others. Due antitrust issues with retail price-fixing, consumers get pretty on their dime. (NewYork Magazine).

Award-winning Actor Laurence Fisburne to join the CSI cast. (NY Times).

Being of Jamaica heritage never felt so well! Watching Usain ‘Lightning’ Bolt (only 21, might I add) shatter records at the Beijing Olympics is glorious. (International Herald Tribune).