﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>Blog</title><link>http://www.dabink.org</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 06:12:45 GMT</pubDate><description /><lastBuildDate>Fri, 24 May 1912 06:12:45 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title>WELCOME</title><link>http://www.dabink.org/welcome1</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:48:52 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Benton &amp; Petal Aladin</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p></p><div style="padding-top: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 3px; background-image: none; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: left; scrollbar-face-color: rgb(233, 233, 233); scrollbar-highlight-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); scrollbar-shadow-color: rgb(233, 233, 233); scrollbar-3dlight-color: rgb(219, 219, 219); scrollbar-arrow-color: rgb(120, 120, 120); scrollbar-track-color: rgb(245, 245, 245); scrollbar-darkshadow-color: rgb(174, 174, 174); word-wrap: break-word; "><p>Welcome friend. I am looking forward to sharing with you what God has shared with me. I am also looking forward to hearing your stories of triumph and revelation.</p></div><p></p><p></p>]]></description><guid>http://www.dabink.org/welcome1</guid></item><item><title>REAL WOMEN WITH REAL FAITH</title><link>http://www.dabink.org/real-women-with-real-faith1</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:48:36 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Benton &amp; Petal Aladin</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p></p><div style="padding-top: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 3px; background-image: none; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: left; scrollbar-face-color: rgb(233, 233, 233); scrollbar-highlight-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); scrollbar-shadow-color: rgb(233, 233, 233); scrollbar-3dlight-color: rgb(219, 219, 219); scrollbar-arrow-color: rgb(120, 120, 120); scrollbar-track-color: rgb(245, 245, 245); scrollbar-darkshadow-color: rgb(174, 174, 174); word-wrap: break-word; "><p>I had a marvelous time sharing with some awesome women during a conference that addressed being a real woman of real faith.  My question to you is; Is it really, real? What do real women with real faith look like?  I believe she has a look that  is inextricably a radiating light from her creator as her guide.  She is certain and sure of what cannot be seen and defines herself through the I AM of God that lives in her as a result of accepting the gift of the Holy Spirit.  She is resurrected through the resurrection of Christ. Because of this truth, everything and everyone around her is touched and affected by her light.  It is no longer a shallow "Church Lady Experience," but an authentic experience with a lady;  The Lady and the Love of God.</p><p> Please be sure to share your personal experiences with any real women of real faith from your childhood and/or adulthood.  Be blessed!</p></div><p></p><p></p>]]></description><guid>http://www.dabink.org/real-women-with-real-faith1</guid></item><item><title>IS THERE AN OPPOSITE TO LOVE?</title><link>http://www.dabink.org/is-there-an-opposite-to-love1</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:47:19 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Benton &amp; Petal Aladin</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p><div style="padding-top: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 3px; background-image: none; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: left; scrollbar-face-color: rgb(233, 233, 233); scrollbar-highlight-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); scrollbar-shadow-color: rgb(233, 233, 233); scrollbar-3dlight-color: rgb(219, 219, 219); scrollbar-arrow-color: rgb(120, 120, 120); scrollbar-track-color: rgb(245, 245, 245); scrollbar-darkshadow-color: rgb(174, 174, 174); word-wrap: break-word; "><p>Excerpt from "Love Abused"</p><p></p><p></p><p><em><strong>Love</strong> sounds like a four letter word that wants to be used in a million ways<br />other that just a symbol for Lust</em></p><p></p><p><em><strong>Love</strong> over the course of time has become a symbol for a three word phrase:  I want you.</em></p><p><em>But it doesn't end there.  I want you to want me too, cause the minute you don't,</em></p><p><em>my <strong>Love</strong> turns into a four letter word that wants to replace and erase the true meaning of <strong>Love</strong> with the word: Hate. </em></p><p> Greetings Family!</p><p></p><p>1 Corinthians 13 reminds us of the unfailing power of love.  Yet, we sometimes determine that we can no longer love those who have not met our specific expectations.  Could it be that we view love as an entity that is insufficient, as opposed to the embodiment of who God is? REMEMBER; Love never wants for anything.  Love gives, while lust takes. </p></div></p><p></p>]]></description><guid>http://www.dabink.org/is-there-an-opposite-to-love1</guid></item><item><title>MY VISIT TO ISLAND TV AND FAU'S OWL RADIO</title><link>http://www.dabink.org/my-visit-to-island-tv-and-faus-owl-radio</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:45:14 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Benton &amp; Petal Aladin</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p><div style="padding-top: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 3px; background-image: none; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: left; scrollbar-face-color: rgb(233, 233, 233); scrollbar-highlight-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); scrollbar-shadow-color: rgb(233, 233, 233); scrollbar-3dlight-color: rgb(219, 219, 219); scrollbar-arrow-color: rgb(120, 120, 120); scrollbar-track-color: rgb(245, 245, 245); scrollbar-darkshadow-color: rgb(174, 174, 174); word-wrap: break-word; "><p>I had the opportunity to be in the presence of two different generations, but felt the spirit of initiative and progression in both.  Carl Fombrun, (of Carl's Corner and the Carl Fombrun show) and Stichiz of FAU's Owl Radio Station are two individuals who are passionate about honing their skills.  That passion translates into a regular following of people,  who tune in daily or weekly to be inspired and informed via the radio or television.(Carl averages 50,000 readers a day).  The true meaning of "bridging the gap" is apparent as each dedicates their gift or talent to being a blessing in the Haitian community through the field of communications.  I had a fabulous time with each of  you! Well done!  All the best!</p></div></p><p></p>]]></description><guid>http://www.dabink.org/my-visit-to-island-tv-and-faus-owl-radio</guid></item><item><title>BEAUTIFUL WOMEN ACROSS THE NATION</title><link>http://www.dabink.org/beautiful-women-across-the-nation1</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:42:54 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Benton &amp; Petal Aladin</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p><div style="padding-top: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 3px; background-image: none; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: left; scrollbar-face-color: rgb(233, 233, 233); scrollbar-highlight-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); scrollbar-shadow-color: rgb(233, 233, 233); scrollbar-3dlight-color: rgb(219, 219, 219); scrollbar-arrow-color: rgb(120, 120, 120); scrollbar-track-color: rgb(245, 245, 245); scrollbar-darkshadow-color: rgb(174, 174, 174); word-wrap: break-word; "><p>It is most refreshing to witness authentic smiles and earnest hearts that want to achieve destiny.  I had a wonderful experience in Tallahassee, Fl during an empowerment conference hosted by Miss Black Florida.  The women of FAMU and FSU greeted me with eager anticipation for priceless moments of transparency during the workshops.  Thank each of you for doing great things and aspiring to be better in every area of life.  I was inspired and look forward to developing and nurturing lasting friendships!  I will be documenting my experiences with women across the nation in this section.  Enjoy!  </p></div></p><p></p>]]></description><guid>http://www.dabink.org/beautiful-women-across-the-nation1</guid></item><item><title>IS YOUR LIGHT SHINING BRIGHTLY?</title><link>http://www.dabink.org/is-your-light-shining-brightly</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:42:11 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Benton &amp; Petal Aladin</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p><p>To all of the lovely young ladies who have dedicated countless hours to preparing our youth in spirit, mind and body; i salute your effective efforts.  I enjoyed the "Evening Under the Stars."  This event was held by the Essence and Imani Ministry of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church.  This ministry provides multiple outlets that expose our young women to the truths of what a young lady should be in Christ.  How awesome is God?  He provides evidence of  how prayer and perseverance can orchestrate a moment of triumph.  Though statistics of failure may be on the rise, our local ministries are equipping a select group of women for success.  Thank you for the invitation to witness the light of God shining through our youth! </p><p>What's your description of shining brightly? </p></p><p></p>]]></description><guid>http://www.dabink.org/is-your-light-shining-brightly</guid></item><item><title>CULTURE VS. YOUR TRUEST IDENTITY</title><link>http://www.dabink.org/culture-vs-your-truest-identity1</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:40:55 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Benton &amp; Petal Aladin</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p><div style="padding-top: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 3px; background-image: none; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: left; scrollbar-face-color: rgb(233, 233, 233); scrollbar-highlight-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); scrollbar-shadow-color: rgb(233, 233, 233); scrollbar-3dlight-color: rgb(219, 219, 219); scrollbar-arrow-color: rgb(120, 120, 120); scrollbar-track-color: rgb(245, 245, 245); scrollbar-darkshadow-color: rgb(174, 174, 174); word-wrap: break-word; "><p>The month of May is dedicated to celebrating Haitian heritage.  It just so happens that my birthday is also celebrated this month.  As a result of so many forms of celebration, the following thought came to mind; Am i celebrating who i am? or what i have been groomed to believe?  Oft times, we allow our culture to define who we are.  This can be a blessing or a barrier depending on if you are totally identified with the struggles or failures of that particular culture, or the triumphs and accolades of the specified culture.  In both cases, exclusions of other cultures can occur if we are not mindful of our truest identity....In Christ.  By no means am i suggesting that we deny our culture.  However, i do ask you reevaluate how you perceive yourself in relation to your fellow brother or sister.  Hopefully the interaction is based on love and freedom, without judgment, non forgiveness and exclusion.  How do you define culture?  </p></div></p><p></p>]]></description><guid>http://www.dabink.org/culture-vs-your-truest-identity1</guid></item><item><title>CAN WE TALK?</title><link>http://www.dabink.org/can-we-talk1</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:40:05 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Benton &amp; Petal Aladin</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p><p>Hello Everyone!!!!! </p><p></p><p>Most of you visit the site without leaving your comments.  I wanted you to know the blog page is updated once a month on various topics.  Do not allow that to hinder your desire to leave an encouraging message for those accessing the site.  The month of June will be a month of open dialogue. Let's talk about relationships, identity, career decisions, beauty and destiny!!!!!!! Leave your questions and/or comments.  We are ready to talk!</p></p><p></p>]]></description><guid>http://www.dabink.org/can-we-talk1</guid></item><item><title>WILL YOU MOVE WITH GOD?</title><link>http://www.dabink.org/will-you-move-with-god1</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:38:59 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Benton &amp; Petal Aladin</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p><div style="padding-top: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 3px; background-image: none; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: left; scrollbar-face-color: rgb(233, 233, 233); scrollbar-highlight-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); scrollbar-shadow-color: rgb(233, 233, 233); scrollbar-3dlight-color: rgb(219, 219, 219); scrollbar-arrow-color: rgb(120, 120, 120); scrollbar-track-color: rgb(245, 245, 245); scrollbar-darkshadow-color: rgb(174, 174, 174); word-wrap: break-word; "><p>I often say "I want to be where God is."  The subsequent question would then be; "Where is that?"  My response is and always be that God cannot solely be found in my past mistakes or triumphs.  God cannot solely be found in my future accomplishments or failures.  God is moving and breathing in and around me...in my PRESENT.  I miss God when i seek the presence of God in time.  Being aware of the presence of God dictates how i respond to each of His creations...including you!  As we experience shifting in our personal lives,  God is there...as a still, silent, presence, and we can miss that if we don't acknowledge this truth.  Take some time to  be still and hear the voice of God.  Don't wait until tomorrow's Church service or the next evening you have for meditation.  God is where? HERE.... When? NOW.   WILL YOU MOVE WITH GOD? </p></div></p><p></p>]]></description><guid>http://www.dabink.org/will-you-move-with-god1</guid></item><item><title>YOUR SOMETHING NEW</title><link>http://www.dabink.org/your-something-new1</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:38:01 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Benton &amp; Petal Aladin</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p><div style="padding-top: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 3px; background-image: none; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: left; scrollbar-face-color: rgb(233, 233, 233); scrollbar-highlight-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); scrollbar-shadow-color: rgb(233, 233, 233); scrollbar-3dlight-color: rgb(219, 219, 219); scrollbar-arrow-color: rgb(120, 120, 120); scrollbar-track-color: rgb(245, 245, 245); scrollbar-darkshadow-color: rgb(174, 174, 174); word-wrap: break-word; "><p>The human mind, in its desire to predict and understand, will do all it can to avoid  new situations and experiences. That avoidance is so strong and often predicated on fear that physical symptoms of this resistance will arise, which we call anxiety. Though we can all admit to enjoying new things, places and people, once we feel we "know" those experiences, we miss out on what God is doing daily.  God is truly doing something new!  It is a challenge for us to remove the labels we place on people, things and ourselves that hinder our perception of God's newness.  WE hold on to past experiences and wonder why we are seeing more of the same in the world and our personal lives.  I don't suggest that we look for something new.  Just rearrange your perception to realize ALL things are new in the sight of God.  What's your something new? </p></div></p><p></p>]]></description><guid>http://www.dabink.org/your-something-new1</guid></item><item><title>WINNING THE 'RACE' AGAINST 'RACE'</title><link>http://www.dabink.org/winning-the-race-against-race1</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:37:06 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Benton &amp; Petal Aladin</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p></p><div style="padding-top: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 3px; background-image: none; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: left; scrollbar-face-color: rgb(233, 233, 233); scrollbar-highlight-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); scrollbar-shadow-color: rgb(233, 233, 233); scrollbar-3dlight-color: rgb(219, 219, 219); scrollbar-arrow-color: rgb(120, 120, 120); scrollbar-track-color: rgb(245, 245, 245); scrollbar-darkshadow-color: rgb(174, 174, 174); word-wrap: break-word; "><p>If I could describe the issue of race in America, I would say race was a socially constructed phenomena created to control.  Race is non-existent in the eyes of God, but has become an ever present reality in America.  Since race is a contradiction to Who God is, it is necessary for us to realize how we contribute to the social issues of our community.  I am exited to see the Shift of God into creating One body of believers.  It is apparent in our President Elect who embodies what is perceived to be both "Black" and "White."  God doesn't operate in color, but that of love...which is colorless.  As we go forward, will you identify with the fallacies of society or commit to perceiving the world through the eyes of God? </p></div><p></p><p></p>]]></description><guid>http://www.dabink.org/winning-the-race-against-race1</guid></item><item><title>RECYCLING THE PAIN WILL MAKE YOU SICK!</title><link>http://www.dabink.org/recycling-the-pain-will-make-you-sick</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:36:51 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Benton &amp; Petal Aladin</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p></p><div style="padding-top: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 3px; background-image: none; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: left; scrollbar-face-color: rgb(233, 233, 233); scrollbar-highlight-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); scrollbar-shadow-color: rgb(233, 233, 233); scrollbar-3dlight-color: rgb(219, 219, 219); scrollbar-arrow-color: rgb(120, 120, 120); scrollbar-track-color: rgb(245, 245, 245); scrollbar-darkshadow-color: rgb(174, 174, 174); word-wrap: break-word; "><p>The emotional response we attach to our memories can be a major hinderance to living in the peace of God.  It is as if we have these mental movies in our minds whereby we replay past hurts, failures, triumphs and accolades.  I do not know how much this hinders creativity from coming alive, but i do know it hinders the gifts of God, which are love peace and joy.  Who would we be without the stories we tell ourselves to justify unforgiveness or to accentuate our concept of self through worldly success? God is calling us to a higher level of spiritual maturity that requires a letting go and a beginning to live.... Live what?  A proverb states that a heart of peace brings life to the body, while envy rots the bones.   Envy stems from our social comparisons and  the desire to have what you deem others should not.  Ever wonder about the origin of disease?  Could these ailments (something as simple as the common cold) be avoided if we would just accept and stop resisting what God says is innately yours....love, peace and joy.  Until you recognize your contribution to the mental pollution and physical disease in and around you, you will continue to recycle the pain. That works...if you are in no hurry to be where God is; in peace.   </p></div><p></p><p></p>]]></description><guid>http://www.dabink.org/recycling-the-pain-will-make-you-sick</guid></item><item><title>ARE "THEY" REALLY OUT TO GET ME?</title><link>http://www.dabink.org/are-they-really-out-to-get-me1</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:36:14 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Benton &amp; Petal Aladin</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p><p style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; ">While you are looking out for the ditch diggers, stone rollers, deceivers and malicious people, perhaps you should look within.  Once you have dealt with the reality that those things can live in you, then you can begin to seek God’s guidance to purge you.  Once you are purged, and have the light of the Holy Spirit in you, it dispels all the darkness around you…so what are you afraid of?  How can darkness overcome the light?  I do not believe our job is to seek out the evil in others, but to abstain from allowing evil to reign in us.  Greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world.  If the Lord truly lives in you, you do not have to fear what others may do.  <strong>Though you should be discerning and steer clear of foolishness, your job is not to fight, but to be a light</strong>!  When Jesus walked the earth, they were constantly trying to stone him, seize him or kill him somehow.  However, the scripture repeatedly tells us that he got away, for it was not his time.  He did not try to fight them, nor did he try to condemn them.  They condemned themselves and He knew this.  This is much like those of us who continue to see more of destruction because we plant seeds of destruction.  This is also much like the fig tree that Jesus cursed.  If it were underserved, he would not have spoken it, and it would not have come to rest.  Our job is to focus; dispel the darkness within, so that you can dispel the darkness without.  So in essence, who's really out to get who?</p></p><p></p>]]></description><guid>http://www.dabink.org/are-they-really-out-to-get-me1</guid></item></channel></rss>
