October 2010
1 post
Kari Elle's Blog
If Oprah would just repent of her sins, be baptized in Jesus’ name and receive the Holy Ghost everything would be just dandy!
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September 2010
1 post
I can see the light!
It is very important to have people in your corner who are trustworthy and honest. I want to take a few minutes to give a shout out to some amazing people!
Amanda Posey - Sometimes your honesty cuts me deep Shrek! What would I do without you? Geez BFF!
Dr. Jerrod Henderson - You honestly have the ear of God and I know whatever you tell me will be based on SCRIPTURE!
Shavante Austin - Can you...
August 2010
1 post
Only One Life
Thanks D for sending this to me!
“Two little lines I heard one day,Traveling along life’s busy way;
Bringing conviction to my heart, And from my mind would not depart;
Only one life, ’twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last.
Only one life, yes only one, Soon will its fleeting hours be done;
Then, in ‘that day’ my Lord to meet, And stand before His Judgment seat;
Only one...
July 2010
6 posts
Inception
So I went to see Inception last night. The movie was AMAZING. I have no idea how you could even begin to come up with the concept behind that movie…and let’s not even BEGIN to talk about the special effects!
The movie got me thinking though about dreams vs. reality. Have you ever been in a dream so deep that you woke up crying, screaming, or in a cold sweat? Have you ever thought of...
Be Happy. You're Alive!
This morning I was struggling to get some prayer time in. I felt so drained! I thought my day was going to be unfruitful, but I decided to just change my mindset. Positive affirmation actually works people. No matter what happens today YOU CAN have a great day and be happy. We choose to let the things/people in life determine whether our day goes well or not. I can’t live like that. I can...
Awesome Quote & Focus Point
Opportunities do not come with their values stamped upon them. To face every opportunity of life thoughtfully, and ask its meaning bravely and earnestly, is the only way to meet supreme opportunities when they come, whether open-faced or disguised.
-Maltbie D. Babcock
Define opportunity. What was the last “great” opportunity you stumbled upon? Are most of the opportunities you...
Where will you be on Thursday
(Excerpt taken from @Ford Online News to Know)
President Obama will attend a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday at a Holland, Mich., battery plant owned by Korea’s LG Chem in a visit that will put international news focus on alternative technologies and jobs. [President] Obama is working to reassure Americans he is focused on the economy, business investment and job growth. Ford announced...
Books every Engineer should read
I put a question out to my Ford Yammer network asking what books every Engineer should read (regardless of your major). I received some great suggestions. If you’ve read any of these books please leave a review!
-The Great Gatsby. Nothing to do with engineering, it’s just a good book. :) Or To Kill a Mockingbird (50th anniversary was in the news recently); same reason. The Mythical...
Can motivation exist without emotion?
I am reading a great book given to me by Alan Mulally (President and CEO of Ford Motor Company) on the principles for achieving excellence in managing projects, teams, and organizations. There is a section in the book that talks about arousing passion in people. Allow me to give you a short excerpt:
“I got a bit upset about something at work, and my boss told me that I should leave my...
April 2010
2 posts
Guess who is back!?
A good friend of mines from Morehouse College reminded me that I haven’t updated my blog in so long! Trust me I have not been neglecting you. There are so many changes happening in my life. Some of the changes I am super excited about-others make me want to cry. All in all God is good and I’m still standing!
I’ve been trying to get my life back in order. School has been kicking...
March 2010
2 posts
The Resume of Jesus Christ
Address: Ephesians 1:20
Phone: Romans 10:13
Website: The Bible. Keywords: Christ, Lord, Savior and Jesus
Hello. My name is Jesus -The Christ. Many call me Lord! I’ve sent you my resume because I’m seeking the top management position in your heart. Please consider my accomplishments as set forth in my resume.
Qualifications
· I founded the earth and established the heavens,...
These are a few of my favorite things!
It’s been so long hasn’t it!? There has been so much going on in my life, but I wanted to take a few moments to tell you how much I love you!
Would you like to know a few of my favorite things? Here they are! Oh, these are in no particular order:)
1) Mocha frappucinos (no whipped cream!)
2) Panera bread company
3) Acts 2:38
4) Gospel music
5) Mentoring
6) Cats
7) NSBE
8) My...
January 2010
7 posts
Don't do it! Look behind you!
Ever watch a horror movie and see the young girl walking into a dangerous situation? You usually scream at the screen, “Don’t do it! Look behind you!” Sometimes in life I wish someone would scream at me, “Don’t do it!”
Actually, there are times when I hear those screams, but I don’t listen to the warnings. How easy it is to set our minds on something so...
Your Spiritual Credit Report
[Thanks Ms. Aisha for sending this!]
If my life was a credit report and I was trying to obtain salvation, based on my score I wouldn’t get it.
My history shows that I’ve been delinquent in praise, past due in prayer, my worship has been in collections and I’ve missed a few payments (tithes) or only paid half (you know how we put $20 in the basket and feel like we’ve...
Know What You're Singing
I depend on Pandora to get me through my studies (LOL). While working on a paper (due tomorrow, yikes!) I’m listening to Pandora and a song by Jill Scott is playing. Many people like Jill because of her neo-soul style and lyrics. Her song “Long Walk” was (and still is) very popular! Sometimes we sit and sing the words to these songs without even knowing what we are...
Proverbs 3
For some reason Proverbs 3 was on my heart today. I hope you will read and meditate on this word tonight…
My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: So shalt thou find favour and good...
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A True Leader
Thank you @JonFolse for sending this to me via Blackberry Messenger! —————— Jesus had no servants, yet they called Him Master. Had no degree, yet they called Him Teacher. Had no medicine, yet they called Him Healer. He had no army, yet kings feared Him. He won no military battles, yet He conquered the world. He committed no crime, yet they crucified Him. He was buried in a tomb, yet He lives...
December 2009
5 posts
Christmas
Matthew 1:18-25
Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily. But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a...
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The President Has Hair Like Me
I found this amazing picture on the Black Girl Long Hair Blog (http://bglhonline.com). A young African-American boy was visiting the White House and asked to touch President Obama’s hair to see if it was like his. SO CUTE!
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Kari L. Brown offers mentoring to students and professionals struggling with success and maintaining a personal relationship with God. For more information...
Why go to Church?
(Thanks to Lisa Fielder for sharing this on Facebook.)
A Church goer wrote a letter to the editor of a newspaper and complained that it made no sense to go to church every Sunday (or Saturday). “I’ve gone for 30 years now,” he wrote, “and in that time I have heard something like 3,000 sermons. But for the life of me, I can’t remember a single one of them. So, I...
Snow Builds Character
As I sit and look out of my window at the huge white flakes falling from the sky, I can’t help but to laugh. I live in a place where snow is abundant. Usually, it begins to snow in October and the snow doesn’t stop falling until MAYBE April. I’ve seen it snow in May, June, AND JULY! Houghton, MI is a place where only the strong survive.
I recently had a few friends in my...
November 2009
3 posts
Remember David
II Samuel Chapter 2 records the story of David, “a man after God’s own heart.” We glorify David at times for being such an awesome king, but let us not forget that David made mistakes…BIG mistakes. He slept with another man’s wife, impregnated her, and killed her husband to cover it up! Can you say…Bathsheba? I always BEG my mother not to talk about me at work...
Anything You Can Do I Can Do Better...In a Skirt!
Often I am asked, “so, you NEVER wear pants?!” Is it that hard to believe? If we think back to just a few years ago women all over the world wore skirts and dresses every day. They worked on farms in dresses, did housework, and participated in extracurricular activities. As time went on the role of the woman changed a bit and so did her style of dress.
Don’t get me...
Are You Blessed?
I love Matthew Chapter 5 because it always brings me to my knees! If you ever need to be humbled, Matthew 5 should do it for you! This passage of scripture should also help you realize whether or not you are truly blessed…here’s why!
Matthew 5
1And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:
2And he opened his mouth, and...
October 2009
3 posts
Love is not an emotion
Love is not an emotion, but an action we choose to or not to demonstrate.
Do you feel that love is an emotion, or action (or both)? I would like to generate some discussion on this topic. I look forward to your comments!
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Kari L. Brown offers mentoring/coaching to students and professionals struggling with success and maintaining a personal relationship with God. For more information visit...
Why NOT believe?
This morning when I was in prayer this question came to my mind. Why NOT believe? As you all know, I not only believe in God, but I KNOW there is a God! He’s done too many things to/for/through me for me not to believe in him. I started to think about those who don’t believe though. It hurts me to the core to think someone couldn’t believe in the awesome, wonderful, majestic God...
In the name of Jesus!
Colossians 3:17
“And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus…”
Have you ever been in a car accident (or, have you ever “almost” been in an accident)? What is the first thing you yell when a truck darts out in front of you? JESUS! You are hoping that Christ will step in and work a miracle! Am I right?
What else should/could you do in...
September 2009
1 post
The Four Stages of Listening
I teach a course at Michigan Tech called “Creating Your Success.” Our last class period was dedicated to helping students understand the importance of attending class (we calculated the cost of missing a class…it’s not cheap!) and listening while you’re in class. I gave a few examples of barriers to listening (see picture below). Have you found yourself zoning out in a lecture, group meeting, or...
August 2009
4 posts
When Opportunity Knocks
In my opinion, there are two ways opportunities come about, actually, maybe three:
1. Opportunities present themselves to you
2. You see an opportunity and work hard to EARN it
3. You see a door, and kick it down
Opportunities present themselves for many different reasons. If you are good at what you do people will notice your skills and attributes and tell others about you. In this way new...
Milk Does A Body Good
Hebrews 5:12 (AMP)
For even though by this time you ought to be teaching others, you actually need someone to teach you over again the very first principles of God’s Word. You have come to need milk, not solid food.
The “Roller Coaster Christian”. One day you’re on a Holy Ghost high-the next you’re struggling to open your Bible. Been there. Done that. Bought the...
Please excuse my English-It's terrible, but I do...
I am nearing my last few days in South America and I must admit this was a humbling experience. First off, the people here are some of the most polite I’ve ever met. The men are gentle. The women are fierce! The food is excellent, and cheap. I am not sure if it’s because we are in their late winter season or not, but the women here dress more modest than those in the U.S. I have so...
Journey to South America
As I sit in the airport in Miami I can’t help but to feel blessed. God has allowed me to travel all over the country and abroad-he’s done it again with this trip to Chile and Argentina.
I think about the other trips I’ve taken-Ghana, Denmark, China, Sweden, etc.-and I can’t help but to praise God for his mercy and protection. There are some who don’t make it home to...
July 2009
14 posts
GEM Fellows Intern at ETS
Three National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science (GEM) fellows are spending their summer contributing to and learning from ETS. GEM was established in 1976 to address the critical shortfall in new American engineering and scientific talent.
Over the past three decades, the organization has helped thousands of graduates from ethnic groups historically...
Servant Leadership
We live in an instant society. Dry cleaning done in one hour or less. Microwaveable food. Direct deposit (my personal favorite). Nail polish that dries in 10 seconds. These are extremely convenient commodities, but they force us to take on the “me, Me, ME!” attitude, and we forget that sometimes in order to be a leader you must know how to serve. What is your definition of a leader?...
listening to "Mary Mary - God In Me feat. Kierra →
This is a little “urban” in some people’s opinion but it makes me excited!
listening to "Crystal Aikin - I Desire More" →
This song is truly an amazing prayer.
listening to "Jazmine Sullivan sings →
This song made me cry…
Humility
What does the bible say about humility?
Deuteronomy 8:2 records the following:
“You shall remember all the way which the LORD your God has led you in the wilderness these forty years, that He might humble you, testing you, to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep His commandments or not.”
There are many parallels between the children of Israel and students today....
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listening to "A Praying Spirit - Karen... →
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listening to "Search Me Lord - Ricky Dillard →
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5 Reasons Why YOU CAN MAKE IT
As I was sitting at work listening to my imeem channel a song came on called “You Can Make It” by New Direction. Here are the lyrics:
Chorus:
It won’t be long. You’ll be alright.
Your tears make you strong. Don’t give up the fight for your life. You can make it.
Verse 1:
I know you feel like giving up the fight. Keep on pressing on. You’re gonna be...
R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
No…not Aretha’s song!
R-Remember your mother. Would you say those words in front of her? If not, you probably should not say them!
E-Earn it! How can you earn it? By giving it to others.
S-Sacrifice. People will respect you if they see the sacrifices you make for the good of someone other than yourself.
P-Present yourself in a way such that others will WANT to be around you as...
5 Ways to Give Back on a Budget
One of my favorite past times is giving back to my community, my university, my church, and my family. I find that when most people think of “giving back” they automatically assume it requires digging into their pockets! Don’t be alarmed; there are ways to give back without spending a dime. You just have to be creative and willing to try new things! Here are five ways I think you...
Freedom
As we celebrate the 4th of July today I wonder if Americans take their “freedom” for granted. We live in a “free” country…but what does that mean? Freedom, or liberty, means “the condition in which an individual has the ability to act according to his or her own will.” God has given us free will to do whatever we want, but with that freedom comes...