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Purposefully Lonely

Kimberly Cooley — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:17:09 +0000

Good evening. The lonely place you put yourself in is totally different from the place of loneliness that God allows you to enter. The difference? Well, one breeds bitterness and complacency. The other builds character and integrity. So, what’s your choice? Waddle in pointless pity? Or embrace transformation by conviction? Word.

Peace – Kimberly

How Do I Know?

Kimberly Cooley — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 04:06:09 +0000

Good evening. The more you listen, the less you speak. Knowledge is found in books, but wisdom, my friend…comes directly from the mouths of those that lived it, experienced it, conquered it, and lived to tell YOU about it!

Peace – Kimberly

Emotional Expectations

Kimberly Cooley — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:48:00 +0000

Good evening. Sometimes you’re pulled in more directions than you can go or too often than you can bear. Slip away for a long stretch of solitude and not only will you rediscover you, but you will also discover those people that don’t need anything from you nor require anything of you. Everyone else….well they’ll be just fine.

Peace – Kimberly
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Noise

Kimberly Cooley — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:05:00 +0000

Good evening. A few people have been a little "hot" with me because I've been a little distant and not nearly as sociable as I can be at times. Not to mention, a few things changed in my life that I didn't immediately share. Well, guys, this distance did not come without purpose. Let me explain.

Its good to have people around and friends on the phone and all of that, but there are times we just need to hit "mute." No disrespect for what I'm about to say, but it's truth and it's heart. I appreciate the people in my life, but when it comes to seeking divine direction, I can't afford to miss it; we can't afford to miss it.

Every minute on the minute our ears are on alert for whatever is audible, but there is a distinctive difference on how we process it. We hear noise, but we listen to sound. Makes sense? If not, noise is defined as: "randomness: the quality of lacking any predictable order or plan." In other words, noise is typically associated with chaos. Sound is closely knitted to stability and consistency, thus enticing us to actually listen. Got it? Good.

Sometimes we have to eliminate the noise in our heads, as Coach B. would put it, and listen to what God is gently speaking. Not to say we don't appreciate people that provide guidance and advice, but when it comes to divine order, we simply can't afford to miss what He is saying. We just NEED TO BE QUIET. That's it.

Peace – Kimberly

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Convincing Computer Animation Recreates Hudson Plane Landing

Kimberly Cooley — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:23:00 +0000

Quick Talking So Much

Kimberly Cooley — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:50:00 +0000

good morning. talking isn’t always necessary when helping others to heal. sometimes situations just require you to just be there. remember, your presence can be stronger than any word you could ever speak. help by how you walk. if you must talk, talk to God and ask Him to take the lead you while you do.

peace – kimberly

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Listening In Stillness

Kimberly Cooley — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:20:00 +0000

Good morning. Early morning is such an amazing time of the day. All sounds are serene but yet eventful. At just the right time, you can almost hear the rest of the world waking up to join you. I hear CeCe Winans singing, “Waging Wars” softly. I hear my neighbor starting his truck as he prepares for work. I hear the pack of stray dogs that creep down the street before day and before anyone else is awake to catch them (smart rascals). Yet, in all of this, I hear stillness. I hear the most important man in existence who has the busiest day everyday delicately caring for the world but doing so with and in total peace. He cradles a 4 month old in Cleveland, and breathes life a second time, into a soldier in Iraq…all in the same second. Amazing. He sings to sleep the widow in Alaska and warms the cold feet and of bride to be in Louisiana – both in the same instance. Can you hear Him work?

One love – kimberly

K.M. Cooley
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Tell Me Why

Kimberly Cooley — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 02:31:00 +0000

good evening. what i’m feeling. check it out. “tell me why”, Will Smith and Mary J. Blige.

one love – kimberly

I really wish I could explain it baby (why),
It’s just the world is kinda crazy baby (why),
Ain’t no pretty way to paint it baby (why),
Don’t cry, dry your eyes
September 11th, I woke up about 7am, west coast time, French toast and my
Turkey bacon, taking my time, awakin’, turning my TV on
To my surprise, saw what everybody in the world saw
Me & my children, images were chillin’
My son said, “Daddy were there people in that building?”
A cold sweat, frozen with a lump in my chest
I heard his question, couldn’t bring my lips to say “Yes” to him
That night at my son’s side, he cried & prayed
For the one’s who died in the World Trade
His palms to God, seeds and qualms with God
He just kept on pressin’ me, wanna know why
Then one week later our bombs were dropped
We seein’ them on CNN, they just won’t stop
The infrared images of brutal attack
He said, “Daddy now we killin’ em back”; (right, right)

Mmmmm, souls are captured
Dreams are stolen, hearts are broken
Evil blatantly rewarded
Hate surrenders, Love exalted
Hope elated, negativity is shorted
Why is the bomb always getting the last word
& why did her uncle have to molest her
& why did all them cops have to be shootin’ to kill
& why did all them priests have to act so ill
Tell me why did James Byrd Jr. have to be touched
Tell me why did Malcolm & Martin depart from us
Tell me why did that sniper make the little boy shoot
& why does human life always denied for loot
Tell me why did Mandela have to live in a cage
Why did my brother Sterling have to die at that age
Tell me why did Reginald Denny deserve his fate
& why the f*@k can’t love seem to defeat hate
Tell me why is it so hard for all the children to eat
Why did Pac & Biggie Smalls have to fall in the street
Tell me why did Jam Master Jay have to go that way
Please what am I supposed to say to my kids when they say ‘Why?’

Can’t explain it baby, life is just really crazy
I mean if it’s world wars or the life of a little baby
We got more stores than they got rice under Buddha lazy
You live four scores & still it be driving you crazy
But for me I try to see the bright side
Sometimes it’d be like the goodness be tryin’ to hide
Then try to flee, but it can’t it’s deep inside
Sweetie, you be the light for the others, make ‘em believe in God

Stilled

Kimberly Cooley — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 09:48:00 +0000

Good morning. Shhhhh. If you've never stolen any "time" before everything around you starts moving, you should try it. Its amazing! Make it an awesome day!

One love – kimberly

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I Speak _________

Kimberly Cooley — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:08:00 +0000

Good morning! Awwww! Say it with me, “Refreshed!” Ya’ll, I had the best night of rest last night than I’ve had in a long time. My mind was and still is at peace. Thank God!! Someone asked me this morning what did I do to get to this place. I simply said, ” God”. Then I was reminded that I had spoken early yesterday morning that going home and resting was exactly what I was going to do after work. So the correct answer should have been, “I spoke it, and God allowed it.”

Our words are shakers of God’s word. WE, just don’t speak enough!

“…Speak of the nonexistent things that [He has foretold and promised] as if they [already] existed.” – Romans 4:17 (Amplified)

One love – kimberly

K.M. Cooley
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