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"If only we could trust God perfectly each day and rise constantly up, higher on the mountains. . . . We'd like to think that's an ideal Christian experience.  But our spiritual landscape does not consist simply of mountains.  Valleys lie between uplands.  And without the valleys, there would be no mountains at all."

"When we reach out in faith  to someone and don't get a positive response, do we recognize that we're speaking to a spiritually deaf soul? . . . Kindness in the face of opposition may begin the work that opens deaf ears and lightens blind eyes.  Let's start to unclog ears and lighten darkness."

"Nothing that happens is beyond the Lord's domain.  Nothing can tough us that the heavenly Father can't deal with, and no event can ruin His plan for good in our lives.  All things, He promises, will work together for our good, if we love Him. ~Romans 8:28

www.capturesque.com The Gym Miss Fits and Mayhem trained, diet, prepared, posed, and got their competition heads on.  This was one of the biggest local shows of the year with over 250 competitors.  The Miss Fits all competed in Bikini: Ashley Dennis, Alyssian Vissat, Ambrosia Williams, LisaPfenning, and Julie Ezcaldo.  The Mayhem all competed in Physique: Cortney Durow, Robert T., and Scott R.  For every one but Ashley and Aly, this was their first time on stage.  Each has over come some sort of frustration, fear, or obstacle to make an appearance. 2012 Class D Winner Ambrosia competed in both Novice and Open Bikini Class C and did it all as a Vegan. . .no chicken or fish for this girl.  Boy did she look amazing!  Trainer: Shaun Spiers  Suit: Top Her Couture  Hair & Make-up:On Point, Tan: Zolarium Lisa competed in both Masters and Novice Bikini.  She might be 50 but looking at her toosh and those great legs; you would n...

"I find the great thing in this world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving.  To reach the port of heaven, we must sail sometimes with the wind and sometimes against it, but we must sail, and not drift, nor lie anchor." ~ Oliver Wendell Holmes The ultimate goal is to have a relationship with God; to continue on a journey of growth.  To overcome trials and tribulations within His laws.  Let each day be our teacher as we are guided; and fill our lives with Him so as to not stray.

"You never can measure what God will do through you. . . . Keep your relationship right with Him, then whatever circumstances you are in, and whoever you meet day by day, He is pouring rivers of living water through you." ~Oswald Chambers The key is not getting what you want but wanting what you are given.  The first stepping stone to living is having a relationship with Him and soon we will see the ability to develop other relationships and open closed doors.  We are given an abundance from Him each and every day.  Time is short, waste it wisely!

"God sends children. . .to enlarge our hearts, to make us unselfish, and full of kindly sympathies and affections; to give our souls higher aims, to call out all our faculties to extended enterprise and exertion; to bring round our fireside bright faces and happy smiles, and loving, tender hearts."   ~Mary Howitt

The 2012 NPC Nationals in Atlanta this weekend brought some tough competition. Having never placed in any of her earlier national debuts, Crystal Green was all business as she received her IFBB bikini pro card this weekend. Congrats!! You can expect her to take the pro stage in Iowa to finish out the 2012 year.

Appreciation grows deeper through sharing. The most breathtaking landscape in the world is but a shadow of the light we feel when we enjoy it with people we love . Love is deepest form of mindfulness . Little brings us into the moment like giving our complete attention to others and witnessing their experience of the world. Real magic comes from caring about others’ happiness as much as we care about our own. We may not experience fairy tale happy endings, but we can create limitless happy middles by making it a priority to help others see the light . Powerful words to consider: Choose : Every moment is a choice… Love : …to choose either love or fear…  Now : …and that choice is made in the only real time there is…the present moment Broken bits can become whole when we embrace each new moment as another opportunity to return to the most loving choice, over and over again. Mantra will flow through career and into all areas of life, lighting us up as we go.. Love is abso...

Congratulations to Sean Looney, Mayhem member out of New York.  He took first at the N.P.C. New England Championship this past weekend.  He is now qualified for nationals and will be traveling with the team next year as they make their way across the nation to earn their pro cards.  Many thanks go to coach Chris Williamson at The Gym in Denver, CO. Stay tuned for results from The Rocky taking place November 17th, 2012 in Denver, CO.  Miss Fit Ashley & Alyssian are set to re-qualify with new comers Lisa & Ambrosia.  Also Courtney making his debut after losing 110 lbs to compete in men's physique with Mayhem Gary who took 1st in Masters at the Colorado Natural.

"When I learn to pray not only for my immediate interests but enlarge my heart to take in the whole church and the whole world, my supplication will have power with God."  ~ Andrew Murray In a selfish and materialistic world, we tend to pray for things that are not needed-more so wanted.  Most of which are false gratifications, instant happiness, and constant hole fillers.  These tend to leave us yearning and continuing a vicious cycle of self sabotage.  Theses things will not quench your thirst! Have faith that God is the only one who knows what you need and begin a selfless act.  Pray for others.  Do a kind act with no motives of self.  Send light and love to an enemy or one who has hurt you.  The more and more one does something with no motives; the easier it will be to allow happiness, faith, love, etc. into your own life.  No yesterdays are ever wasted on those who give themselves today.