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Wednesday Word: Feed My Lambs

It’s another Wednesday Word. This feature has been the most liked on the blog. I don’t know if it’s the video or my commentary or both. Whatever it is, I’m glad it’s touching you. Let’s get to the video:

Wow. You know, I needed that video. I’ve told you my stories of how I tend to run away from God’s calling on my life to serve in various areas of my church. Aaron here talks about Peter denied being with Jesus. In so many ways, we as Christians tend to hide the fact that we are His followers.

Why?

Fear of being ridiculed. Fear of being rejected.

We need to stop.

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Daily Good News 46: Sergeant Overcomes Cancer, Building Homes for Single Mothers

I took some sort of break yesterday but I’m back and I have good news for you.

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Anybody know how to pronounce that name? Hello? I have an idea but I’m black and I feel like that somehow plays a part in it.

Our first story is tale of two wars:

Reality hit and she immediately started crying when she realized she was just diagnosed with cancer. She learned that she had two tumors, one located on the front and one located on the back of her liver. The tumor in the front was attached to an artery which interfered with the blood flow to her heart.

Two weeks after the diagnosis, Echols was admitted to Walter Reed Army Medical Center in the District of Columbia area to be close to her family. She would have to prepare for a life threatening surgery which the chances of survival were very slim.

Yeah, she’s a sergeant who was stationed in Germany. There’s more:

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New Feature: Monday Motivation

I can’t believe I haven’t done this before but, I’m going to attempt to run a new series. Monday Motivation.

As usual, I keep it simple.

It’s what it sounds like. Each Monday morning, I send you a word of encouragement. I’ll offer some kind words. Or maybe I’ll link you to someone who has them. Either way, the goal for the post is to offer motivation to get you through the day, the next day, the next day, and so on. I hope to make this a daily feature but, I want to start off slow. So, the first Monday Motivation will be on the 13th.

So:

  • Daily Good News: Monday-Saturday
  • Dante’s Opinion: Tuesday
  • Wednesday Word: Wednesday (duh)
  • Monday Motivation: Monday (duh)

This is just another way to bring a positive spin on the world. These words will not only speak to you, but they’ll probably speak to me too, and I’ll be speaking most of them. These posts will be from the heart for the most part. And we’ll see if any of the team here wants a crack at it.

I said I would “attempt” to do this because I am not entirely sure I can keep it up. Before I start any series on the blog, I make sure I can find enough material to be able to last for a while. Something to start with. In this case, most of the material is coming directly from me. I must have a sound mind if I’m able to keep it up. I want to do this though. This idea is something I am already behind. It’s part of what I’m trying to do with my other features. So I have to at least give it a run.

Are you ready? What more motivation do you need to look forward to this new feature? Ha!

-DALANEL

Follow Team DALANEL on Social Media!

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Fresh introducing the team of bloggers here at DALANEL, of course I have to mention the many ways you can follow us. Their following is counted towards DALANEL’s following.

I am on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn, and Tumblr

Dallas is on Twitter.

Nia is on Google Plus.

So, at this point, you know what to do. Follow the links that interest you and follow. Obviously, being on G+ and/or Twitter gives you twice the action. I wonder if either of the young ladies would be willing to go on multiple social media platforms. Shoot, the image I used kinda gives you a clue of where you should follow the blog.

So, thanks for the follows. DALANEL is only getting better and you don’t want to miss it. You can subscribe to the blog and have the latest posts sent right to your inbox, too!

-DALANEL

Daily Good News 45: Man alerts tenants of fire, Store aims to help homeless veterans

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A volunteer firefighter was driving by a building when he noticed smoke:

He said he was driving by and saw smoke rising from the building, which has businesses downstairs and apartments above. He said he banged on the doors to alert residents, then ran outside to tell people to call 911. That’s when Cordero’s boyfriend, James Lucas, ran back into the building with Hope to save his son, Ky-Mani.

A hero that is honest:

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Meet the Team of Bloggers: Dallas and Nia

As promised, I have assembled a fantastic team of bloggers for DALANEL. I have a page called Meet the Team which is under What Is DALANEL?. There, you’ll be able to keep up with them. That page is filled with bios for each of them and links to their content on the site as well as social media accounts so you can follow them too. Right now, the page is slightly bare. I wrote out bios for them but, in the near future, they should have something up to represent themselves so the page will grow over time. I’m just going to give a brief preview of each person.

First, Dallas T. makes a return. She’s 17. My cousin. And, quite frankly, she’s like a sister to me as well. We talked about it and while she won’t be contributing often, she’ll be around. She ran a blog for a little bit but she’s not really into that all that much. Still, there’s some great content there. I think she has a great mind if only because she and I think alike fairly often. I would hope she can take a few Dante’s Opinion posts for me. It would be Dallas’ Opinion of course. Follow her on Twitter.

Next is Nia. This is the same Nia that helped me with the lighting for the cantata. At 11, she’s an aspiring journalist. She wants to be the best. This is her first blogging experience. I don’t know if this will be the start of a wonderful career for her but make sure you show your support. Even as kids, people can do great things. I’m excited to see what she brings to the table. I’m hoping that her journalistic heart can help me with the Daily Good News in terms of research and even posting. Don’t be surprised to see this young one pack a punch. She speaks her mind and is honest and that’s one of the things I love about her. Nia’s on Google+ so add her in your cutest blogger circle.

Ah yes, this is gonna be fun.

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