Just a few years ago digital photography was a new technology but today it has gone through many innovative changes. Although most of us think of digital photography in terms of the camera we carry around, it expands into more areas including that of medical and criminal science. What used to be almost impossible even twenty years ago is possible with digital photography technology. Look at the composite drawings of suspects that police used to do—digital photography now allows this to be done on a computer with digital technology. Medical facilities use it for X-rays and other types of visual testing procedures.

When we look to the past and how far digital photography has come in the first eight years of the 21st century, we can only imagine what it might hold for us in the future. In many areas the use of digital photography has replaced methods that were far less precise and accurate, especially in the medical field. There is a definite need for this field to be expanded and constantly renovated because of the way our lives in general run. We are a very fast-paced society and with that fast pace comes for the need for more modern and innovative technology. Not only do professional photographers need to stay on top of these innovations but also anyone in any field that includes any type of digital photography.

Unlike the film we used to use to take pictures, digital photography has many more areas in which to improve. Film cameras had reached their limit when digital photography came onto the market but we have only tapped into a small portion of its capabilities at the present time. How vast that knowledge and ability will become is unknown at the present time and will only be known as time lapses and the world sees the changes it can create. What is certain is that digital photography is an area that is still new enough for us to make many improvements over even the next decade.
We have seen major changes in digital photography over the past decade, and we will see many more over the next one. The cameras have gone from being expensive and complicated to learn to small intricate pieces that will fit easily in a pocket at a fraction of the original cost. The future of digital photography will be one of more innovations and improvements.


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While it's true some people seem to find their life purpose easier than others, it's also true that God really does have a plan for every single person, even if it takes a while to see what it is.

Most people think finding your life purpose means doing something you truly love. It's an area that just seems natural to you and things just seem to fall into place.

But what if things aren't so clear for you? What if you're not sure what your gifts are? What if you haven't discovered any particular talent that makes you think it could be your true calling in life? Or what if you're working somewhere and you're good at it, but you just don't feel fulfilled? Is this all there is for you?

Don't panic. You're not alone. There are lots of people in the same boat. Take a look at the Disciples. Now, there's a diverse group. Before Jesus came on the scene, they were fishermen, tax collectors, farmers, etc. They must've been good at what they were doing because they were feeding their families and making a living.

But then they met Jesus, and their true calling came into focus very quickly. What the Disciples didn't know is that God wanted them to be happy MORE than they did. And following God's plan for their lives made them happy inside, where it really matters. What a concept, huh?

Do you suppose it could be true for you too? That God wants you to be truly happy and fulfilled MORE than you do?

And Your Next Step Is......

The next step in finding your life purpose is right in the book. All you have to do is read it. The Bible says Jesus told His disciples they were supposed to love one another as He loved them. And He wasn't kidding. Getting really good at this part of the process is like building the basement of your house. You wouldn't dream of moving forward without a rock solid foundation.

Discovering God's purpose for your life is exactly the same. The foundation of the process means getting really good at being a Christian. Yup, that means being nice to people even when you don't feel like it, forgiving people, and oh yes....loving the unlovable people in the world.

So.....what does all that stuff have to do with what I'm supposed to be when I grow up? Everything. When you get good at being a Christian, you also get good at hearing from God. He's able to use you. He's able to work through you. And it's through that process that you'll discover your true purpose in life.

But What About Me and My Life?

So if you get really great at being a Christian, or at least, you think you are.....and you still haven't found that true purpose......then what?

Getting really good at being a Christian means you stop thinking about you all the time. Take the focus off you and look for ways to be a blessing to someone else. There is no better way to receive help and direction in your own life than to focus on someone else. It seems completely opposite of what the world tells you. After all, if you're not looking out for yourself, then who will? Well....that would be God.

When you focus on someone else's business, God will focus on yours. It's planting seeds in great soil, and now you simply need to wait for God to bring a harvest into your life. And in the meantime......

Step Out and Try It

Working with God to find your life purpose means working as a team. When you take a step, God takes a step.

Be willing to try some things that interest you. You will know very quickly if you've found the right thing for you. Doors will either open or slam shut. Either way, you'll know where you stand.

Be Patient. Wanting to know everything right this second is pretty common these days. Learning to trust that God will show you when He's ready.....now, that takes patience. God isn't going to show you every piece of the puzzle all at once. If He did, you'd get that "deer in the headlights" look, because you'd be so overwhelmed by it all. Not to mention you'd be overly tempted to come up with a back-up plan "just in case" things didn't work out.

Don't waste your time on things you KNOW aren't from God. "Get rich quick" schemes never work. Finding a Christian husband or wife won't happen if you're focused on activities and events that don't involve Christians. And participating in things you know are wrong....well, you're simply prolonging your answers.

Don't let the people around you talk you into things. Just because it all sounds like a good idea from the world's view doesn't mean it's God's plan for you. Following God's leading sometimes means you have to say no to many well-meaning family members or friends. It comes down to the decision to follow, no matter where it leads.

Lastly, DON'T ever give up. You may not know your specific purpose today or tomorrow, but as long as you're really great at being a Christian, and your heart is open......you WILL find God and He WILL find you.


Karen Wolff is the founder of http://www.christian-books-for-women.com, a place for women to find info, tips, and help with issues like overcoming fear, jealousy, and building self esteem. Find Christian book reviews and recommendations, and "Print & Pray" prayers to help you in many areas of your life.

Do you experience that at times when you buy something, you come up with another plan of what to cook? Not to mention, you cannot drive to your nearest market because your missing ingredients are not available there, especially in an International (Asian) food section stuff.

This simple recipe version tastes like the original that we used to cook when we visited our folks in Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Please take note; we bought the ingredients in Asia market here in Australia unplanned what to cook. Bought the muscovado or molasses cane sugar from an Asian shop to be specific as you will never find that from the supermarkets. I finally came up with Patupat or Ilocanong Tupig thinking where to use the banana leaves. Obviously, the preparation is not as exactly done in the Philippines with our limited resources here. It turns out to taste great!


PATUPAT RECIPE, SUMAN or TUPIG RECIPE in Ilocano version

Ingredients:

1 kg. Glutinous Rice

1/2 cup of long-grain or glutinous red rice (optional)

1 or 2 packs of banana leaves (It depends on how many leaves are in a pack)

2 cans of Coconut Milk

1 tbsp of Sea salt (it depends on your taste)

1 cup raw sugar cane (Muscovado or Barbados or molasses cane sugar -- very nutritious to mention it, almost the opposite non-benefits of the adulterated table processed white and brown sugar!)

2 or 3 tbsp of toasted sesame (optional) toothpick (optional to pin the banana wrap if they're too small size)

Steamer
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Preparation:

1. Half cook the glutinous rice with the coconut milk.

2. Mix all the rest of the ingredients after the half-cooked rice under a small fire. Remove from the fire and ready to wrap with the heated banana leaves.

3. Heat your banana leaves under the fire, just enough to create that aroma and greener look. I use the cooking gas burner. (Fire is restricted in Victoria during the fire season.)

4. Divide your banana leaf according to the size you want. Make it a rectangular shape, similar to an A4 size paper.

5. Your banana leaf can be like an A4 paper size and fold it like an ice cream cone without leaving any hole at the pointy part if possible although it's not necessarily perfect without a hole.

6. Scoop your half-cooked sticky rice like scooping an ice cream into a cone-shaped banana leaf. While you hold your cone-like-shaped banana leaf, leave a little space to fold the tip of your banana leaf before you secure it with a toothpick to pin it if it's too short flap.

7. Steam for an hour or until it’s cooked. Done!

Uncooked yet...

It tasted yummy with the banana leaves especially if you haven't had it for a decade... =) --> --> -->

All cooked via steam and ready to eat!

Ready to eat for those who don't want to eat straight from the banana leaf wrap.

Do you have other suggestions for other ingredients that you can share? Happy cooking mga kabayan! Did you make one yet?

Reminder: "A desire for chocolate, is often linked to a mineral deficiency of Iron, Magnesium, Chromium, Zinc"~ Philip Bridgeman

SHALOM SHALOM THIS EASTER!

How's your Easter week and every day? How do you reflect in a situation of your life that you're unaware of? The story might not be related exactly to Easter but surely the REASON of the season is due to His beautiful name of Jesus Christ! He's sweeter than any bunny chocolates or any chocolates for hunting!

Kindly read through this personal testimony of a person who believes in God that indeed answers prayer for those who believe. I, to my Yahweh God answers my prayer in His unexpected way, and perfect timing and His holy name are exalted above all! Don't forget to share your testimony with us too.

Here's the testimony from "Springs in the Valley" journal book by Mrs C.E. Cowman:
A God-fearing Armenian Christian was sending some merchandise to a distant city. There were no railroads in that part of the country, and as it was a valuable lot of goods, the merchant himself accompanied the caravan. Such caravans usually camp at night, and this is an opportune time for the highwaymen, who make their living by attacking caravans, to steal unnoticed upon the campers. At the chosen time, under cover of the night, the Kurds drew near. All was strangely silent. There seemed to be no guards. But as they pressed closer, imagine their astonishment to find high walls where walls had never stood before. The next night they found the same impassable walls. On the 3rd night, they found the same walls, but there were breaches in them through which the robbers entered. The captain of the marauding band was so terrified by the mystery that he woke up the Armenian, asking what it meant. He told how his band had followed intently on robbing them; how they had found the high walls around the caravan on the first and second nights, but on this night they had been able to enter through breaches. "If you tell us the secret of all this, we will not molest you," said the captain.
The merchant himself was puzzled. "My friends," he said, "I have done nothing to have walls raised about us. All I do is pray evening, committing myself and those with me to God. I fully trust in Him to keep halfhearted prayer. That must be why you were allowed to break through."
The Kurds were overcome by this testimony. Then and there they accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as their Saviour. But the Armenian never forgot the breach in the wall of prayer."

Blessings/Agape Love,

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This actually reminds me of how my dad made my sandals and shoes when I was young! Most of my things were handmade by my father that I won't forget. He did a bit with my second brother but the rest of my siblings were mostly bought as young generations change and time is not enough to keep on doing such maybe. I would consider myself very fortunate to have all my stuff personalised or handmade by my father as I recalled...Miss my dad miles away though not because I need his help especially making cabinets or tables now that I am married I wished I would have got his carpentry skills...something to try maybe.
I found this a helpful idea for me when I need to wait and maybe buy cheaper inside slipper for everyone inside the house. This really gives me a good idea to start making one at a time. Come on moms! Let's start ripping off our jeans...no, I meant our old ones to make snazzy feet...floor? If you happened to made one, share us your photos! Let's turn our jeans into the slipper.

If you like the cocktail, you might like this for any cold fresh juice drinks. Perfect for just the two of you or with friends and family! It would also be ideal for your romantic getaway backyard this weekend! Do you have other ways to make similar to this? Please share us your link or one you have done yourself.

This is from Intructabales.com (Video became unavailable)

To make cocktail umbrella you will need these items:

* A Bamboo Skewer
* Thin Cardboard (I used a cereal box.)
* Scotch Tape
* Paper (This is used for the canopy. You can also use wax paper or whatever you want. Just make sure it is not too thick.)

You will also need these tools:

* A Straight-Edge (can be a protractor.)
* X-Acto Knife


What could better way to learn a stylish origami than the origin Japanese themselves, here's one from YouTube and others.









Source:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_OIfTxjEls
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KeHIvWaVck
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xv2DTZ5dftA

In His Infinite Love...

My Yehovah, the Creator, sets the sun

and He rises the sun;

to let us know

that He's omnipresent

and infinite forever!

What a comfort that is!

I find this is as one of the environmental friendly soy candles that are illustrated on Video Jug. Unfortunately, Video Jug became unavailable when I re-updated this post so here's one from Youtube.










Source:
* Video Jug Method http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-make-scented-candles
*Video Tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnL7SnD_Fhg

I heard a voice so sofly calling:
"Take up thy cross and follow me."
A tempest o'er my heart was falling,
A living cross this was to me.

His cross I took, which, cross no longer,
A hundredfold brings life to me;
My heart is filled with joy o'erflowing,
His love and life are light to me.
~Selected~


The old time favourite Quartet!

Oldest Living Quartet - (Gaither Homecoming)





Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCS10_LP3Kc