When asked how she felt about receivig this award, Mrs. Morrison stated, "I am extremely grateful to be considered for such a prestigious award.  I would like to ask each of you to save the date of Wednesday, February 24, 2010, from 5:00-7:30 pm. I would also like to personally extend an invitation to you, to  please come out and celebrate this great occasion with me if your schedule permits.  I will forward you more specific information as I receive it and as  the dates gets closer"

For more information regarding this award, email Debra:

dtm1003@comcast.net 

Or contact, 

Center for Victims of Violence and Crime

Danielle D. Diamond

Administrative Coordinator

Phone:  412-482-3240 xt. 108

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 Pastor's Possible Removal fromTelevision

The Good news is that you can help stop this now!!! 

Removal of 20 Pastors , including Joel Osteen, Joyce Meyer, Charles Stanley, David Jeremiah and other pastorsfrom the airwaves.

An organization has been granted a Federal Hearing on the same subject by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in Washington , D.C. Their petition, Number 2493, would ultimately pave the way to stop the reading of the gospel of our Lord and Savior, on the airwaves of America . 

They got 287,000 signatures to back their stand! If this attempt is successful, all Sunday worship services being broadcast on the radio or by television will be stopped.  This group is also campaigning to remove all Christmas programs and Christmas carols from public schools! You, as a Christian, can help!

We are praying for at least 1 million signatures. This would defeat their effort and show that there are many Christians alive, well and concerned about our country.   As Christians, we must unite on this.

The new year is always the time that people elect to set about changing, these changes generally surround  weight loss, smoking cessation, restoring credit, straightening out financial life, restoring, or beginning spiritual life; going back to school, starting a business,  fixing up our homes, just to name a few.

Unfortunately right around the middle or the end of January, the best intention about some of these changes seem to fall through.  While some people make it into February, for the most part the attempt to change is many times ended even before it gets started.  What is the reason for that?  I've had to explore this question  because too often this little phenomena has happened to me.  The reason that change is often so challenging, and sticking to the idea, or plan does not last  is because of a poor transition process.   

In the workplace, in organizations, in churches, there is often resistance to change.  You hear it all the time, moans and groans, sighs of dismay, and general disgruntled spirits whenever you find out about a pending change.  Generally the reason for the groans is because administrators, management, and/or church leaders do not 'transition' those who are going to be impacted organizational

For an example several years ago I knew of a Church who went from minimal office equipment to becoming fully automated; they also went from part time clerks, to a full time office manager.  All of these were excellent changes; all destined to make things run smoother, and more efficiently.  So it would  have seemed  that this would be great and everyone would be on board.  This was not to be the case.   

There was strife and confusion among those who had been part-time clerks, who harbored some resentments against the new  full time office manager, the office manager, became somewhat of a bully, commanding folks and demanding things; and much more.  So the wonderful changes which were intended to make things better; really ended up creating a great deal of trouble all the way around.

The joint Board who made the choices, and decisions to invoke the changes, failed to do one thing; they did not 'transition' all the parties.  That transition most likely would  have looked like this: a meeting with everyone, making sure proper introductions were made, official and professional training on the new equipment; as well as specific outline as to what exactly everyone would be responsible for, demonstrating how their contribution fit into the flow of the newly set up office situation.

In our personal lives it is really no different.  Creating an atmosphere for the changes we want to make is a very important element to the eventual success.  Whether it is loosing weight, starting a saving account, committing to 'giving back' more, or whatever; it is important that we recognize the need for transitioning ourselves  to make the change. 

 If it is about weight or eating healthier, you may want to remove all the temptations from your house, you may want to equip yourself with reading material that you can refer to, you'll have to remember to carve out time to work out.  To stop smoking,

SETTING  A DATE, is probably the first  essential move, then decide what kind of support you'll need and plan for it. 

As with the situation with the church, any transition should begin with a meeting.  Have it with yourself, outline your plans and the steps you;ll take.  In the meeting recognize that there may be detractors, and build them in. Depending upon the change, be careful who you share it with.  If it does not impact others, then you would do well to not mention your intentions until you are well underway. 

Well meaning family and friends don't always respond to things as we hope they will, and we may get discouraged.  Also well meaning friends and family,  many times do not support positive changes, and may subconsciously sabotage your efforts, and you'll find yourself right back at square one.

A woman enteringa softer, more loving relationship with herself understands the concept and importance of proper transition as a key in any successful change. 

So before you get to the end of the month and find your changes over before they began, here are some steps to follow in making the transition that will lead to success.

  1 Have a meeting with yourself about your decision-be honest about where you are with your commitment

It is important to keep in mind that  whatever it is you are trying to change, it did not get that way over night; and most likely won't be changed over night!. Be consistent,  be kind to yourself prepare your transition, and accept the process.  And be assured, it is okay to keep starting over