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Titus 2:1 "You must teach what is in accord with sound doctrine. 2:3 "Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live..." 2:4 "Then they can train the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, andto be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God."  My homebased businesses puts me in front of women of all walks.  I have opportunities to be a witness and role model.

It all works together.

I ran into "Just Bill" Peters the other night and he asked me where my suitcase of business cards were. I laughed and told him I only had one card because my products and services were related. My products and services are focused on living a healthy and happy lifestyle.  Not the lifestyle of the right and famous, but a balanced lifestyle.

I prayed to be the 'virtuous woman' when I was younger.  I later realized what a foolish prayer that was.  Have you really paid attention to what it takes to be a virtuous woman?

1. She brings her husband good all the days of her life. [Perfection]
2. She has to make the decisions about their home and works with her hands.
3. She is travels far and wide to supply food for their table.
4. She gets up while it's still dark and starts her day (4-5 am around here)
5. She is involved in real estate dealings.[Independent Product Consultant]
6. Her arms are strong for the daily tasks. [Consistent Exercise Routine]
7. She has a profitable business and is able to pay her bills.
8. She is creative with her hands, a[Sews and Fashion Designer]
9. She is active in charity.[Charity Board Member]
10. She makes linens and things. [Independent Product Consultant]
11. She is self-confident and balanced.[A Leader]
12. She speaks with wisdom and faithful instruction is on her tongue. [Woman of Wisdom/Wise-Ager]
13. She runs the household and does not sit idley
14. She is adored by her children and her husband.

The Wife of Noble Character

I do pray to be a blessing to my family and friends. I do pray that my business decisions are a blessing to my customers and clients.   I do pray for wisdom and understanding as I recommend my products and services; and as I sit side-by-side counseling based on my business experience and insight given to me by the Holy Spirit who never leaves me. 

Proverbs 31:10-31  Read it and pray that you truly understand what it means to be a Godly woman living in today's world.

My products and services:

Healthy Body inside and out: http://www.tinyurl.com/onesmartlady2 - Tahitian Noni International

Healthy Passion for Chocolate: http://www.dove-chocolate-discoveries.com/sites/onesmartlady - Dove

I also sew, knit, crochet and write.  :)

Thursday, May 6th - National Day of Prayer (click here)

I was pleasantly surprised last night at Revival when Dr. Guns message was a confirmation of my blog, "Come Chill Wid Me."  I sent it to my pastor, Rev. George Holland, Sr. and he agreed that it was a revelation and the I was blessed by Dr. Guns' message from Tuesday night and how the Lord gave me a glimpse of Wednesday night's message.  Dr. Guns spoke from Matthew 10:1-16.

Jesus gave his disciples their marching orders. He gave them the authority to speak in his name and act on behalf of the father. 

• To preach "The Kingdom of Heaven is near"
• To heal the sick
• Raise the dead
• Cleanse those who have leprosy
• Drive out demons
• Freely give as they have received
• Rely on the provision of God
• Find a worthy host
• Eat whatever is set before you

He planned every aspect of their ministry including how to handle rejection.

Look at the list, what is it you can or are willing to do to further the commission. If you say yes to becoming a disciple, what are you willing to do?

Jesus also gave the commission to Heal. We can use our spiritual gives to heal by going to those who are truly hurting. There are those who are moved to be missionaries and they go to the places in the far corners of the world to do the Lord's work. Then there are others who stay at home, but they send money and resources to assist in the healing.  Which are you? Are you a person is a missionary and travels to the needy? Or are you a minister who stays but works toward sending the necessary resources so the world can be healed. To fulfill God's commission you have to be either one or the other.

Lastly, Dr. Guns told us that Jesus told his disciples not to worry about the results. That's his job..."judgment belongs with God."  Jesus said, "If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, shake the dust off your feet when  you leavethat home or town.  I tell you the truth, it will be more bearable for Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for that town."

Dr. Guns reminded us that when we do accept the commission that our first assignment is to work within our homes.  In the bible, the jews were the lost sheep, they were discontented with God. Well look at the homes today. Aren't our children as they grow away from us becoming more like the jews? Aren't they becoming not just discontented with God, but with us and the rules and standards that we set down for them?  Dr. Guns gave us a static that is staggering.  Children born between 1977 and 1994 are the most violent generation ever lived. 

Jesus said, "Go to the lost sheep of Israel." He told them to go home and preach the gospel. He is telling us to go home and tell our families that God has saved us from eternal damnation.  To tell our families that our God is alive. To ask them, "Are you going to heaven? Or, are you going to hell?"

My prayer today on this the National Day of Prayer is for more parents to take back the leadership role of their home. Our children are finding other leaders to follow; leaders that know how to speak the language of today. Leaders that know how to satisfy the cravings and longings that we as parents cannot sooth or explain.  I pray Lord that parents whether single or married form a bond to bring their children back to you.  Not just drop them off at youth ministry events, but also get involved with youth ministry. 

Jesus said to go to the lost sheep of Israel...well we know in today's age our children have become your lost sheep. I pray that parents follow your command. I pray that they preach "The kingdom of heaven is near."  Parents should inform their children that unless they get rid of the black and milds; herbal essence, boozing and sexing the kingdom of heaven will not be theirs; but they WILL burn eternally in the Lake of Fire (Revelation 19:20, 20:10, 14-15, 21:8) which we call hell. Harsh words but true. This is the commission that Jesus told his disciples to preach. (Matt. 10:5-8) I pray again that all parents step up and become true disciples. Amen

Last Night of Revival: Thursday, May 6th  7:00 PM Green Grove Baptist Church 240 Cushman Avenue, W. Berlin, NJ

Wednesday, May 5th - 'Come Chill Wid Me' (...see more)

What draws our children to respond to the call "come chill wid me" and not the call "come follow me"?

Last night I slept knowing that I have two of the greatest relationships in the world; my relationship with Jesus the Christ and my husband. I like a number of Christians who are parents also want the best relationship that we can with our children; and for their children to continue their relationship with Jesus. But as our children grow out of their young teens and finish high school and move on to college or not, they move away from their own personal relationship with Jesus and begin hanging out with people who bring them "immediate" comfort (false as it is).  I've been there myself I can relate.

My question, how can we give understanding to our children how drinking, smoking herbal essence and sexing is so detrimental to their lives? Can you help answer this question?

Last night at Revival, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Guns, senior pastor of 2nd Calvary Baptist in Norfolk Virginia began to answer that question for me in his lesson on how to say "Yes" to discipleship and accepting the challenge.  That wasn't his title, but that is what I got from his message. Last night he taught from Matthew 4:18-22 when Jesus began preaching and called his first disciples.  The first question he asked was “What does it mean to be a follower of Jesus; not necessarily a member of a church?” What does it mean to be a follower of Jesus Christ?

In the scripture, Peter, Andrew, James and John gave up everything that they knew; their home, their business and their family to follow Jesus. Jesus simply said, “Follow me and I will make you fishers of men.”  The call to follow Jesus is a call to discipleship.  The definition of discipleship in this case is having an adherence to Christ to form a partnership with Him; to accept His mission and vision and carry it out faithfully.

Last night Rev. Guns focused on the commission to carry the gospel to the whole world.  My thoughts this morning are, how about carrying the gospel to our children where they really need to understand Jesus.  Not just plan activities that will keep them busy and out of trouble.  As a new parent, I am finding that children are like pets that are kept on leases and when they reach a certain age are let loose to run free. We believe that they are trained and well suited to roam on their own. Yet once they are out of our sight, they run into others who come from all walks of life. Now wouldn’t it be wonderful if the training they received in our churches held and they were strong enough to withstand the temptations of the worldly new friends?

“Follow me” Jesus said.  This is the challenge that we have been given.  Rev. Guns said that most people now days are searching for their own individual purpose. “Purpose Driven Lives” is a great tool to find God’s desire for our lives. Yet, our children search for their purpose through the tools of radio, internet, television and movies and amongst themselves.  Millions of dollars are spent to tell our children their purpose in life is to have as much fun as they can pack in because life is short and tragic.

“Follow me” says the advertisements and the pimps and the drug dealers and the little boys and little girls with raging hormones. 

“Follow me” says the black and milds and the forties and the tequilas and the condoms that swear they will protect them from pregnancy and disease.

“Follow me” says other religions that offer whatever attracts others to their doctrines.

The first disciples left their family to followed Jesus.  He called them individually.  They were not special with super powers. They were ordinary people. But, they had Jesus in front of them living, breathing and teaching. It is so much easier to follow flesh and blood.  The challenge for us and our children is to see Jesus as still living and breathing even though he may not be flesh and blood, he still lives. Our challenge as we follow Jesus is to make him real to our children.

I know many good Christian parents have experienced the depth of despair as they witness their children moving further and further away from what they were taught as they grew up in the Lord. The challenge is great but do-able. Jesus has changed ordinary people into extra-ordinary people. He can also change a desperate situation into one of triumph. 

To help our children first we must say, “Yes I will follow you Lord.” Then dedicate ourselves to the challenge of obedience. Learn to be consistent in our walk; not just when we are expected to or when being watched. Commit ourselves at any cost to follow Him.  Get our home right, and then turn our sights to join the global crusade to spread the gospel. By strengthening ourselves and then our home, we strengthen the body of Christ.

This is the message that I received from the first night of our Spring Revival. I can't wait to get there for tonight's lesson.  I'd love to see you there at  'The Grove' - 7:00 PM - 240 Cushman Avenue, West Berlin, NJ.  Call (856)767-5423 for additional information. Here's our website: http://www.greengrovebaptist.com

Tuesday, May 4th - From Humble Beginnings (...see more)

How important is it to be humble as you grow your ministry and your business?

Below is an excerpt from Green Grove Baptist Church’s Prayer Ministry leader Sis. Donna Stove.

“Humility is not our culture's most valued asset or most desired character quality. But, humility is what is demanded -- not so much because it's commanded (though that would be enough), but because we've "earned" our need of it. Every year brings another wave of major failures in morality, character, and spirituality. Even on our best days, we all fall short of God's holiness. Rather than progressing culturally, we find ourselves slipping. Our need to approach God with humility is "earned"! So let's be humble and call upon the Lord, throwing off our sin and seeking after him!

Prayer:

Holy and Almighty God, your deeds are awesome, your faithfulness is overwhelming, and your mercy and grace are such blessings. Yet we come to you knowing that you hear us, despite the incredible distance between you and us, between your worth and holiness and our lack.  We confess that we, and our culture and country around us, have made a mess of what you so wonderfully blessed us with.  We come humbly asking that you reassert yourself in our nation at this time in clearly recognizable ways.  We ask this in faith through Jesus' name. Amen.”

Amen! 

As I read this prayer this morning, I my thoughts turned to humility. I get confused sometimes about what humility really means.  I found a definition online (love Google) and it says: “Humility is the quality that lets us go more than halfway to meet the needs and demands of others.”

That definition makes me feel better because that is how I believe that I am. I am willing to go more than halfway in my relationships as a woman, a wife, a mother and an entrepreneur.  I have learned over the years through God’s leading to be more caring and understanding of the other person’s needs.  It has placed me in situations where I take on more than I should, but the Lord has blessed me in the end for those choices.

But then again there is this quote: "Humility is a strange thing. The moment you think you've got it, you've lost it.

Scripture verse from Job gives another look at the word Humble.

Job 8:7  "Your beginnings will seem humble, so prosperous will your future be."

From a lowly beginning you can rise to success.  Why do we always equate the word prosperity with success? Because prosperity according to Webster is the condition of being successful or thriving.

The word for today is Humility.  Be humble as you go through your day. Be open to the challenge of growing in the Lord and be gracious as you do what you do.

Saturday, May 1, 2010 - Retiring #9736

With a lot of sand still in my eyes, I sit to write about my evening with my brother retired police officer Avon Edward Wilson.  After 39 years, distinctive years I may add, my brother Eddie, to the delight of my mother, siblings, aunt, uncle and cousins, has come to the end of his police career. During these years I rarely saw my brother with the exception of a family function; Christmas, Thanksgiving, Funerals and an occasional family picnic.  On August 3, 2008 I had the honor of having my brother escort me down the isle of my wedding and give me away. 

We are two of seven children; five in the first marriage (William Douglas, Avon Edward, me, Eric Owen, and Lisa Ann) and two from my father's second (January Nicole and Paul Owen).  Dougie and Eddie were always called by their middle name.  I am really happy that did not carry over to me otherwise I would be Marie.  I don't feel like a Marie. They actually called me 'Skinny Minnie' because I was a stick until I reached my thirties. 

I always loved my brother Eddie a little more than the others. I think we all have one favorite sibling. He was popular, athletic and kind. I remember in July 1967 when Eddie enlisted in the Air Force, I had just begun work at Bell Telephone as an information operator; now known as directory assistant or just 411.  I couldn't concentrate on my training session because my heart was broken. "My brother is going to war," I cried when my trainer noticed I was upset. My supervisor not only allowed me to leave early that day, they sent me to the airport in a cab to see my brother off.  I remember the happy farewell we gave him as we sent him on his way. You have to understand those times. Vietnam was heating up and a lot of the operator's sons, brothers, boyfriends, and husbands were also going to war.

The Lord blessed Eddie and our family. Eddie didn't go to Vietnam, but served his four years in San Antonio, Texas; Libya, North Africa; Topeka, Kansas and finally Fort Worth, Texas.  While in the service he finished first in his class in canine training and received honors as a Canine Handler in 1969 and again received honors in Wiesbaden, Germany in 1970.  In 1971 Eddie returned home and joined the Philadelphia Police Department.

While reading his dedication from last night’s program, I also learned that over the years he served as Uniform Patrol and Burglary Detail and made a total of 1,500 arrests.  In 1987 he was assigned to Reports Control Unit; in 1988 the Police Detention Unit; and finally in 1990 the Mobile Crime Detection Unit now known as the Crime Scene Unit. 

In 1984, I remember the call that Eddie had been shot by a sniper while on surveillance. There was another incident while chasing a suspect, he stepped down on his foot and ripped his achilles heel. How blessed he has been to work as hard as he has and come through with only two injuries.

I write this now, because usually you read these accolades in an obituary.  I pray that Eddie has many, many healthy years of retirement. Of course, I know that he won’t just sit on the front porch of the home that we were raised, but together we will be writing his books and developing programs.

One of the most incredible gifts that my brother received last night was to find out that his picture is on the cover of “The Encyclopedia of Crime Unit Investigation.”  Incredible!

We need role models for our children. How about your family? Don't wait until sitting at a funeral to get to know your family.  Don't wait until they put together a family reunion to find out about your ancestory. Now that my brother has retired I look to spending many hours of us getting to know each other better.  It's never to late.

After all I am only half way through my journey.

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday, April 30, 2010 - Retiring Minds Want To Know

Have you begun thinking about retirement? Are you in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s or 60s?  I met a young woman who has pledged to teach students to prepare their minds to retire at 30.  More on her in a future article.

I have to be honest, when I was a child I never believed I would live to be 21. When I was in my 30s I wanted to retire at 55. I was working in a corporate environment getting a good paycheck every other week.  My bills were paid. I lived in a beautiful house and had my own car.  I could buy what I wanted, eat where I wanted and vacation three weeks out of the year.  I had a 401(k) and a savings account. 

It was easy for me to plan for my future retirement.  But then life jumped in and my life was turned upside down by the decisions that I began to make.  I had too much time and not enough God in my life.  I I was not wise in the use of my time; nor with the people I chose to spend my time.  I had never read or heard Psalm 90:12 "Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom." I didn't know God's desire for me to be wise in the use of my time, nor in my day to day activities.

In Ephesians 5:15 - 18 the Lord tells us "Be very careful, then, how you live--not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.  Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is.  Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery.  Instead, be filled with the Spirit."

Be filled with the Holy Spirit. I thank God that I am, and because I am, my life has become so rich and rewarding. Not rich in coins, but rich in wisdom and time.  I no longer think about retiring. I have accepted the word that God has given us 120 years. So for me I have a very long time before I retire.  I have a lot of time to manage all of the responsibilities and tasks that the Lord places in my path each and every day.

Psalm 39:4 "Show me, O Lord, my life's end and the number of my days; let me know how fleeting is my life."

In reality, the Lord can take me home as I type this message. Yet I live my life as if I'm just starting it anew. This message should have been saved for June 24th, but I write it today because this is when the Lord has given it to me.

Why pine away your hours looking to retire?  Why not use your time to build up relationships and develop projects that will glorify God? Colossians 3:17 "And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him."

Retiring minds should want to know..."Lord what is it you desire of me?"

Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - Reading Deficits

Why is it so important for young elementary school age children to learn to read and comprehend what they are reading before they reach the 4th grade?

Statistics show that "Two-thirds of students who cannot read proficiently by the end of the 4th grade will end up in jail or on welfare. The fourth grade is the watershed year."

This is one of the reasons the children's books that I've published in the past and the ones that I am currently working on is targeted to the 3rd and 4th graders. 

"My child reads his or her book to me all the time. How can you say they are struggling?" is a question some parents asked when told their child needs help with their reading.  I am currently working with a student who has no problem reading the words. Yet, when asked what she read; she can't remember.  Memory is connected to visualizing. Unless I can visualize the action or content that I am reading, I have a very difficult time remembering what I just read, said or heard.

I designed the “Aunt Debra", "Matthew Mouse" and "No Nonsense Nathan" in a way that helps the reader focus on the words and then the illustrations; or the illustrations first and then the words.  Although "Nathan" is geared more toward the K thru 1 grade, it also helps the 2-3 graders who lag behind. It is my goal not to completely take away the illustrations from books for the 4th graders. As stated before, if a child is struggling in the 3rd and 4th grade my books will slow them down enough to think about what they are reading.  They have illustrations or photographs to help them visualize the meaning of the words they have just read.

I am thankful for my two year exposure to Lea Community School, a community within Schools program and the Philadelphia Freedom Schools.  I have developed a growing appreciation for the challenges that teachers have today.  It's not that their students don't or can't read because of their lack of desire or ability to teach; it's the lack of understanding by the business administrators whose focused is on the numbers which translate into dollars for the schools.  School Administrators are competing for $$ based on how well their students place on standardization tests. So much time is spent on preparing for the statewide tests the teachers do not have time to focus on the core curriculum.

Also, the influx of families from other countries has caused a strain on communications between the teachers, the students and the parents or guardians.  If the parents are not English speaking or English literate how can they possibly be expected to help their child with their educational challenges. This responsibility falls on the school. How insane is this?

I would be very interested in hearing from teachers and other educational professionals to open a dialogue about statewide testing and it's affect on the day-to-day education of our children.  Please voice your comments on this blog or email me at dsmart@gladstonepublishing.com.  If you have programs that you have developed and would like exposure, please contact me via my email I'd like very much to give you the exposure that you deserve.

Monday - April 26, 2010

It's a rainy morning and most people are probably have a really bad morning. They have the Monday morning blues even if it isn't raining. 

This has been a very productive morning for me. I completed my Overall Project Schedule and Task list for my publishing projects. Every project has been given an identifing number.  I actually have due dates assigned as to when projects are tentatively going to begin and the steps that have been defined.  I completed my service agreement with Donald T. Williams a fabulously gifted artist.  His project is taking my skills to another level. I can't wait to introduce it to you all.

Markeeta is busy working on her second novel...soon to be identified.  It is the follow up to "A Lily Grows Through a Valley of Concrete" just released last week.  It will be available on Amazon.com and other bookselling outlets within the next 6 weeks.  Meanwhile you can buy your copy from http://www.gladstonepublishing.com.  We really appreciate your support.  Read it and please send us a review.

Well that's it for now. I have to switch gears. I still have day job...hopefully it will end with the end of this school year. I will miss my duties and working with the staff and students at Lea Community School. Yet, if all goes well, I will find myself offering my publishing services in a different capacity. More on that later on.

Support the self-employed.  They offer valuable services just like the Walmarts, DSWs and other businesses. Here's a website of my cousin Aimee Wilson's she is definitely a Wilson. http://www.occasionstosavor.com/

May you have a blessed day. Actually you can be blessed by being a blessing to someone else. Give it a try.

In Your Tears He Gives You Joy

Sunday is winding down yet today's messages given at The Grove are still stirring my soul.  First I ask God for forgiveness for not always being obedient; and I thank Him for his loving patience.  He knows my character and who I will ultimately grow into.  Hallelujah.

Our 7:30 service was preached by Rev. Wendell F. McGinnis, Jr. Senior Pastor of North Baptist Church in Woodbury, New Jersey.  His message was taken from Romans 8:25-38..."What's in Your Wallet." He referenced the mastercard commercial with the uncivilized vikings...doing what they wanted because they had their mastercard.

He cited Romans 7:24-25 and also Ephesians 2 in his sermon and focused on Romans 8:31 "What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?" KJV but only on these words… "If", "be", "who (or what)", "can be" "against us?"

If can be substituted with the word "since" - Since God be for us.

It's not a question of whether God is or is not for us--Read Romans 8:29-30 -- This is God's perfect plan for us.  For US...not the angels.

Be can be substituted with the word "exists" -  - Since God exists for us.

Exists not just for us but where? In us...we have the holy spirit within us and God's love and protection surrounding us.

Who (or What) -- referring to ³⁸ "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, ³⁹neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." - Since God exists for us; Who (or what) can be against us?

Be again can be substituted with the term "exists" - Since God exists for us; who (or what) can exist against us?

Against refers to competition between two entities.  Who can compete when up against the power of God?

So think on this and savor it.

Since God exists for us; who (or what) can compete against His love and power? Just know we are on the winning team.

What's In My Wallet? Jesus how about yours?

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At our 11:00 service, our own Rev. Larry Hopson brought the word from Luke 5:1-11.  This is the story of Jesus teaching by the shore of Galilee (also known as Gennesaret).  The throng of people were pressing against him so he stepped into one of the ships that were docked there.  After he finished his teaching, he asked Simon to  launch the ship out into the deep and to drop their nets for fish.  Simon was not very happy about that. He complained and grumbled about how they worked all night without success; but yielded to Jesus’ request.  “And when they had done this, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes; and their net brake.” Luke 5:6

Rev. Hopson used this story to explain that we have to separate ourselves from our position of safety and take the risk of moving away from our comfort zone.  He said that no matter how hard our circumstance, that if we persist and persevere "even in our tears God gives us joy."  Even though Simon grumbled and complained, his circumstance changed because he did what Jesus told him to do.  His grumbling and complaining turned to joy and astonishment.

D-Notes:

• Do not stay comfortable
• Be humble but sharp
• Be wise as a serpent yet gentle as a dove
• You need spiritual food to nourish your soul.
• You cannot stand on the shores if you want to catch the big fish in your life.  You have to launch your boat into the deep.

You have to leave your SURE behind in order to strengthen yourself through the help of Jesus Christ. The only way we can be strong and self-assured is through Jesus.

Good Word.

 

 

 

 

On Step at a Time

Friday, April 23, 2010

Good morning!

I am going to work very hard at doing a daily journal online. There are so many exciting things happening in my life and the lives of my family and friends that I want to capture them. My pastor tells us that what we go through and what we experience is not for us but for others.

If this is true my upcoming book "Half Way There" is going to be a blockbuster. This June I complete my 59th year of life (Lord willing) and enter my 60th year. In Genesis, God gives man a lifespan of 120 years. Well I'm half way there.

I'm keeping in the word. I watching what I put in my mouth. I still have to work on building an exercise routine.  I'm currently walking up and down stairs 6 to 10 times in a 4 hour period. I work in a very old school building in West Philadelphia in an after-school program.

It's amazing what you can continue to do if you keep a positive outlook on life and do not allow your mind to age before your body.

I attribute alot of my energy from Tahitian Noni's Bioactive Beverages that I drink on a daily basis. Their Original Noni - 2 ounces each morning; Hiro Vitaliy - 2 cans daily (one before bedtime and one with my lunch); and Hiro Energy - 1 can daily that helps me sustain energy for racing through the building.

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