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I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart, I have overcome the world. ~ John 16:33 The thief comes only to steal and to kill and to destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. ~ John 10:10
Now, Anthony DeStefano, author of the award winning children's book "Little Star" which I've written about before, has written a new book. It's entitled "I Just Can't Take It Anymore!" He wrote this book especially for people who feel wanting to give up on life now. He used really beautiful pictures and wrote descriptions or messages that goes with it to make people smile (or laugh) even when things doesn't seem right. Through the book, he wants to give an inspiring message to everyone who is stressed out and really hurting.
Read the embedded message by Anthony DeStefano below and see the following sample pages of the book. Then leave a comment on this post - a comment related to the book and not spammy. Like a free copy of this book shipped to you compliments of Anthony DeStefano? Sign the inlinkz widget at the end of this post (after commenting). I'll be using inlinkz to randomly pick one winner. God bless you!




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What is the meaning of cramming? Cramming means to try to learn a lot very quickly before an examination; a hasty study.  Studies say that it is not productive at all because last minute studying reduces retention of material and may hinder the learning process in the long term. Thus, the cliche "Haste makes waste" seems to ring a bell in connection with cramming. 


We've been encouraging our children to study in advance for their lessons especially if they do not have any or much assignment for the day. Also, we tell them to study first before playing. Sometimes they obey. But then sometimes, people and things distract them from doing so. I'm praying that they will learn to have better study habits and not be used to cramming sessions.

While looking for quotes on cramming, I found this which says
“I was thinking about how people seem to read the Bible a whole lot more as they get older; then it dawned on me . . they're cramming for their final exam.” ~ George Carlin 
It was a quote by an American comedian. This quote made me reflect, do we have to wait until we are old before we read the Bible, just so to prepare for the final exam? (He must be referring to the final exam when a person dies which will determine whether he will pass into heaven or not). 

Everyday, life is full of challenges. Life is made of tough choices. Life is a constant ground for testings. If a person does not learn the lessons everyday, especially those set forth in the Word of God, he will not pass the test.  That is why Psalm 1:1-2 encourages us to delight ourselves in the law of the LORD, and to meditate it day and night so that we will not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. Joshua 1:8 also says
"Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful."
As cramming is not effective for learning the lessons in school, it is also not effective for learning the valuable lessons that God's word want to teach us. Christians should not cram spirituality into their lives only on Christmas day or on Easter. It should not even be on Sundays only. Learning and living the Word should be everyday. One lesson builds on another then another. No wonder many Christians fail to pass the test when adversities and trials come. It is because they fail to learn the lessons beforehand. As such, they are cramming to know what they must do or not do on the day of testing.


To end this post, let me share this challenge to us. Do not cram spirituality. Let us build our relationship with God and get to know Him and His word everyday. Then, when trials come, we will be able to stand firm and succeed. May God bless us all.


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