Smile and the world smiles with you...

Sometimes i come home to this beautiful family and i stop to say thank you Jesus.

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Don't Be A Passenger? Check out what happened this week...

Recently I was looking over the new electric car that South Africa is producing called the Joule. What an amazing machine. So many echo ideas have gone into this wonderful car and it is being hailed by the world as a great car. The best part of all it comes from South Africa? Yes.

While there, I entered a competition from the company that creates the car to give ideas on how we can make South Africa green. Get this, I won a prize for the idea I sent. I received a cool limited edition shirt and this wonderful little book. http://www.kalahari.net/books/Going-Green-365-Ways-to-Change-Our-World/632/33827084.aspx

You can also enter still on http://www.dontbeapassenger.com/ This site also has some awesome facts about our environment and loads of ideas on how we can make a difference in some small way. If we all make one change, that will be almost 54 million people making a change here in South Africa alone. Then you can go over to http://www.optimalenergy.co.za/ to see the Joule in action and read more about the tech behind it.

The idea I had was simple. We should create a community solar array in the houses in our local neighbourhood, then use the excess power to feed back into the Eskom grid and charge Eskom for the power. Now that’s called getting your own back. But it would also be a good idea to run the local community out of your own power sources, then you will be independent of the government power grapples. Not to mention that your power source doesn’t burn up thousands of tons of coal per day.

What do you think of Solar Power?

Have you tried Solar Power?

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Don't Be A Passenger? Check out what happened this week...

Recently I was looking over the new electric car that South Africa is producing called the Joule. What an amazing machine. So many echo ideas have gone into this wonderful car and it is being hailed by the world as a great car. The best part of all it comes from South Africa? Yes.

While there, I entered a competition from the company that creates the car to give ideas on how we can make South Africa green. Get this, I won a prize for the idea I sent. I received a cool limited edition shirt and this wonderful little book. http://www.kalahari.net/books/Going-Green-365-Ways-to-Change-Our-World/632/33827084.aspx

You can also enter still on http://www.dontbeapassenger.com/ This site also has some awesome facts about our environment and loads of ideas on how we can make a difference in some small way. If we all make one change, that will be almost 54 million people making a change here in South Africa alone. Then you can go over to http://www.optimalenergy.co.za/ to see the Joule in action and read more about the tech behind it.

The idea I had was simple. We should create a community solar array in the houses in our local neighbourhood, then use the excess power to feed back into the Eskom grid and charge Eskom for the power. Now that’s called getting your own back. But it would also be a good idea to run the local community out of your own power sources, then you will be independent of the government power grapples. Not to mention that your power source doesn’t burn up thousands of tons of coal per day.

What do you think of Solar Power?

Have you tried Solar Power?

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EMIL: How the US government engages the world, should South Africa be taking a leaf????

I have come across an article that really shows the direction this world is going in, not just from a governmental perspective, but from anyone who wants to be serious about their customers, clients, people or maybe even friends or club members. Getting directly in communication with them is the key factor to getting the truth out.

Don't we need more of the truth in this awesome country of South Africa?

Jo-ann Downs already does a lot of work on Facebook and Twitter. I am developing my own NationRebuilder project via Facebook, Twitter, WordPress, Flickr, YouTube, Skype and many others.

Does it take long? No, I simply write one email to one email address and the site I set up takes care of the rest to submit that one email to all those other sites. I had to spend time setting them all up, but now I receive emails and notifications of when people join my group or if they respond to something I say.

Do I have to be on that site? No, it all happens via email.

The ACDP has been exposing corruption in South Africa for a long time now, in some areas I think more than the DA, (but that is my opinion only). the problem is that no one ever gets to hear about it, because Julius Malema hogs the news and if it is not him then we are subjected to Helen Zillie and Jacob Zuma and his sixth wife.

I believe it is time to get the truth out into the people's hands and to expose those things that are hidden.

How? VOICE IT! make graffiti of it over every possible medium we can find from blog, email, Facebook, Twitter, internet websites to the newspapers, SMS listings, local sports clubs, shopping notice boards maybe even some flyer dumps into local area post boxes.

What should we say? Tell them the truth. Until the truth gets out in this beautiful country we will be lead by the news of the SABC and the government who own it. The Holy Word of God Almighty and many other famous successful people have all agreed on one truth and that is that the truth will set you free!

Here is the article that sparked this idea:

http://mashable.com/2010/05/17/state-department-social-media/

Yours Sincerely

Nationrebuilder, Emil Swanepoel

(one Godly man making a difference in South Africa)

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I am selling some furniture on Gumtree, maybe I would feel generous to the person who helps me finds a buyer!

I am busy selling my dining table, 6 cane chairs and a cd / book cabinet. Here are the two links on Gumtree.co.za (not getting paid for this ad ). Pass the word around. If you happen to help me find a buyer I am willing to offer a finders fee or discount if you are buying it yourself. Check it out.

The CD / Book Cabinet:
http://durban.gumtree.co.za/c-Stuff-for-Sale-furniture-household-CD-and-Book-...

The 6 Cane Chairs and Antique dining Table:
http://durban.gumtree.co.za/c-Stuff-for-Sale-furniture-household-6-Cane-Chair...

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Easter in the Park, my three favorite girls and the sunny skies. This is how a man should spend Easter, with God's beauty all around him.

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Easter in the Park, my three favorite girls and the sunny skies. This is how a man should spend Easter, with God's beauty all around him.

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Shopping with our friend Sage.

We decided to bless our wonderful friend Sage this weekend with a brand new outfit.

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The mark of the beast????

We have heard of it and probably have read it even, how much do we actually believe it? If you research this, you will find that the FDA (America) has approved human implantation of an ID chip in 2004. This chip is normally implanted in the persons right hand, just as the scripture says. If you look at the events in the first 4 months of this year you will have noticed some massive earth quakes and even a volcano causing massive destruction. Most people are fearful, but those who are true Christians (this word literally means to be like Jesus Christ) should be excited about this time, because it means that Jesus will soon be here. In the Bible there are many scriptures in the New and Old Testament predicting this day and also that God will deliver the righteous during these times. Now, more than ever, we need to renew our love and reverence for God and Jesus Christ. There is still time to establish your relationship with God. John 3 says that God sent Jesus Christ, His only son, to the earth to be crucified so that through the sacrifice of Jesus we can be saved and our sins be forgiven. Do you have to give up anything? No, but Jesus and God have replaced the old commandments with two royal commandments, Matthew 22 says that we should first love the Lord our God with all our heart, mind and soul and the second is to love our neighbor as we love ourselves. What a peaceful and great world we can live in if each of us had to practice just these two laws! Unfortunately John 10 tells us that there is an enemy called Satan who's sole purpose it is to steal, to kill and to destroy us. Make no mistake, there is a very real war going on and most of us have been turning away from our responsibility to stand against the enemy. So, what am I saying? Renew or kindle a close intimate relationship with your Bible, God and Jesus Christ. Then begin to live a life like Jesus did. I warn you now, that the life of a true Christian is not for the feint hearted, but the rewards are eternal and more glorious than we can imagine, if you are not sure then research what the Bible says about what heaven will look like. We cannot begin to imagine the goodness of God. He even says that in heaven there will be no pain and no sickness, which means there will be no sorrow. We cannot begin to imagine this, because we are so indoctrinated in this life to feel pain.  Wake up! God is a God of love and He is preparing an eternal Kingdom for those who choose Him. He is coming, spread the uncorrupted word in Jesus name. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here is an email about an ID chip that mimics the scripture which talks about the mark of the beast in the Bible. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- H ere is the chip: 666 …….. The chip can be used to track nearly anything. Due to its small size it can be embedded into or attached to nearly any item. (Including that office pen you stole last week) All your personal details etc will be stored on "secure" internet data bases. The chip will only (or so they say) contain your unique 16 digit ID number. The chip is scanned and your Radio Frequency ID can be used to do your banking, shopping, start your car, unlock your front door, time clock you at work, admit you to the cinema, pay for dinner at the restaurant, let you into a public toilet etc etc etc. You will not carry money for anything and therefore cannot be mugged for your money. You can be quickly found if kidnapped (like your cars tracker) Giving you complete control over your life.....????....or so you think..... Actually you will be handing over control of your life.... If you step out of line or do something the law dont like you doing, your chip can be limited or even deactivated. This means someone else has control over your life. For example: You can be stopped from accessing your own house, starting your car, paying for your groceries or anything else, prevented from entering public shopping malls, banks, hospitals etc etc. Your movements can be tracked and your whole life can be controled by the government. Everything you buy or spend money on will be recorded in the data base. Everywhere you go will be recorded in the data base. Big Brother will be recording your every move....and if theres a CCTV camera around...then Big Brother can literally see what you are doing.... By accepting the RFID chip you will become part of the population who are controlled by the Police State Government. If you value what little freedom you have....DO NOT TAKE THE CHIP.... The bible warns us against this… Do not take this lightly

We are living in the last day…..

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I am thankful to God for my family every day. It's hard to believe that 5 years ago I was afraid to have kids, then I met God.

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Swanepoel family gathering with the new baby. Can you believe that this has 4 generations in it.

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Baguettes, Birthday's, wriggly sleepers and family fun make the perfect weekend...

We had such a wonderful family gathering with my sister who has had her baby boy, Mark. We got a picture of the whole family and is looks so great to see everyone there. It is almost like a story telling of history.

On Friday night I made some Tropical Chicken Gourmet French sandwiches that were a lot of fun to make and the girls had great fun making cookies. It was Kim's Birthday which was really nice too.

Such a fun filled weekend.

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"...I took the road less traveled and that made all the difference...", it's great to see people making a difference...

A famous author once wrote that there were two roads and "I took the road less traveled and that made all the difference". This is a person who has found that road. Notice how all that he had still did not buy him peace. http://www.tonic.com/article/from-mansion-to-mud-hut-tonics-exclusive-interview-with-jon-pedley/

Yours Sincerely
Emil Swanepoel 082 497 6222
(one Godly man making a difference in South Africa)
Email emil.swanepoel@live.co.za

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There is so much hurt and pain and trouble in the world. Here is an opportunity to see the world from a new perspective...

I would like to invite you to the ECM Faith Conference. Each year this has been my highlight for the year and it has been my motivation to see the world from a victorious and overcoming perspective instead of from a defeated view point. Why not come and join me and my family.

 

Yours Sincerely

Nationrebuilder, Emil Swanepoel

(one Godly man making a difference in South Africa)

Personal Mobile: (+27) (82) 497-6222 - Email: nationrebuilder@live.co.za

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There is so much hurt and pain and trouble in the world. Here is an opportunity to see the world from a new perspective...

I would like to invite you to the ECM Faith Conference. Each year this has been my highlight for the year and it has been my motivation to see the world from a victorious and overcoming perspective instead of from a defeated view point. Why not come and join me and my family.

 

Yours Sincerely

Emil Swanepoel

(one Godly man making a difference in South Africa)

Personal Mobile: (+27) (82) 497-6222 - Email: emil.swanepoel@live.co.za

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DSTV Porn????

Dear Friends,

DSTV (satelite) are considering a Porn channel. There are so many things wrong in our country when it comes to women being abused and men abusing power. We only need to look at our president to see that it can produce a lot of problems. An entire channel of the stuff will create even more mayhem and destroy families along the way.

If you are not sure about that, then let me tell you that it nearly destroyed me and my marriage. I used to spend every waking moment of my day looking for another moment to see some more. I even stayed at home to make time for it. I started to treat my wife differently and we started arguing a lot more. Then I started to loose my job and eventually I got to the point were I just could not get enough.

4 years ago I made a choice to follow Jesus and every moment since then has been a battle against the images and visions that have been engrained into my mind. I have had to unlearn all this stuff and I have had to mentally focus my mind to keep my mind on the right things. Today my marriage is blossoming and my job is increasing exponentially. I even have debts being cleared for me, even though I wanted to pay them. I have two daughters and I am not the same man I used to be, thank God, all because I decided that Jesus could offer me a better life and He did.

I am asking you to help me fight against DSTV putting up a porn channel. Here is the article and the Survey you can fill out. Porn is a silent killer. It destroys minds quietly and the worst part is that not even the person viewing it realizes it. I can personally tell you that this is true.

Stand by me and help those who may be in the same situation I was in.

The Article

http://www.news24.com/Content/SouthAfrica/News/1059/8661f81c36564051b5e032eca719ca8f/25-02-2010-10-08/Porn_channel_will_fuel_abuse

The Survey

http://surveys.c-search.co.za/survey/adult2010.htm

Yours Sincerely

Emil Swanepoel

(one Godly man making a difference in South Africa)

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The 40th Wedding Anniversary presentation. A love only 40 years young!

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Stephenson 40th wedding anniversay. what an inspiration.

"a love 40 years young"

Those were the words on the presentation. It was a close gathering of family and friends. Everyone was very excited. The venue was really nice and the food was good. There was a presentation with a history of their lives in photos. It was absolutely AWESOME. We all wanted to know what their secret was.

It is so rare to find two people who are willing to grit their teeth and keep going through the tough times no matter what. He was an alcoholic for many years and now he is having his 40th wedding anniversary completely dry and loving it. There were many times when the average person today would just have quit, but my mother in law saw it through.

We need more people in this age who are prepared to take responsibility for their vows and live by what they say in them.

What a mighty inspiration.

Some pictures include the three daughters and some grand children who were there as well.

What a blessing.

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