If you could be a character from a book or film, who would you be?  Why?

If you could be a character from a book or film, who would you be? Why?

I really would be myself because I have had a very interesting life.   I am saying this because  I am an Author of 3 books that I have written during a 23 year period.   I am a Graduate from my Alma Mater: The University of Toledo in Toledo, Ohio.   My graduating class of 1993 and 1995 respectively.   I majored in Social Services Technology and Interdisciplinary Studies.  My minor was in American Sign Language.   On the other hand,  I was the oldest student in my graduation class at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School in Dayton, Ohio; Class of 1986.  I used to work at the University of Toledo William Carlson Library from 1992 through 1996.  I also worked as a Library Clerk at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte for 8 years.   I used to work at The J Murray Atkins Library on the UNCC CAMPUS.  I have written my own autobiography regarding my own life and experiences in using drugs and alcohol for 18 years.   My family members and I love each other very much.   I know that I had to modify my overall behavior during a 24 year period.  My mother and grandparents raised me to be a person who has common sense.   My neighborhood where I grew up was rough in the Dayton,  Ohio Area.   Frankly,  it is still rough in Daytons Northwest Side of town.  I want to thank everyone in my extended family members who are responsible for helping me to cope with my mental illness.  I love being around my family members 🙏.   I thank God for allowing me to grow and mature as a man.  Lord Jesus,  I Love You very much.  I Thank You for being My Personal Savior and accepting me for the person that I am today.  I lived in Toledo, Ohio from 1990-1996 & Charlotte, North Carolina from June 15, 1997 – January 5, 2010.  I moved back to the Dayton,  Ohio Area for 14 years now.   I have been writing since June 30, 1997.  The Life that I used to live was destined for failure  for 15 years now.  Lord Jesus,  please teach me how to be a Child of the Living God 🙏.   Life itself is what you really make of it 🙏.   I have spent a lot of money on women only.  I have spent a lot of time at the Library and in the streets inside of the Cities where I used to live in the past and present.   My name is Anthony Joseph Hopkins and I am a 58-year-old man who Fears God.  I am very grateful for being clean and sober for years now.  I Love All of God’s Creation Forever ❤️.

Math IQ

WOW!! You aced it!!

Congratulations!! You aced a math test that only 5% of people with PhDs pass. You have the traits of highly-able math students: keen awareness of quantitative information, sharp problem-solving skills, and excellent perception of numeric and non-numeric patterns. Have you ever considered becoming a pilot? (you have according to IQ studies)… Let us know in a comment below.

Examine our Ways

What does it mean to examine our ways and heart?

                                                By

                          Anthony Joseph Hopkins

          This is an essay that will ask a very important question.  What does it mean to examine our ways and heart?  This is a plan for repentance and renewal.  Turn Back!! Repentance in the Old Testament prophets is often expressed by the verb To Turn!!  Lift our hearts and hands: Lifting hands was a common posture in prayer.

          According to Lamentations 5:21: The one word turn can summarize God’s message to His rebellious people.  In one of Jeremiah’s earlier messages, he had exhorted the people to turn to God no less than seven times.  Return means to “Return” to God in faith.

          When it comes to repentance, I have to completely stop what I had done wrong, and give it to the Lord God.  The definition of the word repent means to turn back.  As it pertains to the topic of discussion, this gives us an opportunity to examine carefully who we are in the eyes of God.  It also enables us to write down on paper all of our positive and negative things about ourselves.  We have to speak with the Lord privately first and foremost.  Before we seek wise counsel with others, we first must confess our sins to the Lord.

          Next, in this case, this means that everything that we did wrong in our personal life, we ask God to forgive us.  As far as our ways and heart is concerned, we must take a real long look at ourselves.  Do you really like what you see?  This is a question that we really need to ask ourselves right now.  For instance, in my case, I tend to ask myself this same question every single day.  I have a lot of health issues right now.  I am taking 22 prescription medications that I am currently taking is Remron, Prozac, Vistaril, Trilafon, and Phenobarbital.  I have been taking these medications for over 20 years now.

          Further, I currently take these medications for seizures and depression.  How do you feel about yourself right now? I feel pretty good about my outlook on life, and my overall behavior as completely changed since taking the medications.  In Step 10 in Alcoholics Anonymous states that we continue to take personal inventory, and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.

  1. We review our day at its entirety.  Do we have to make amends with anyone else or God?  Sometimes the answer to this question is yes.  For me personally, I have to examine all of my character defects and disclose them with God or with my A.A. Sponsor.  Right now, I have to write an essay each day of the week just to cope with a mental illness.  I have to pray and read the Bible each day of the week.
  2. When we examine our ways, we look at every little thing that makes us tick.  For Example, we focus on having an intimate relationship with God.  Are you ready to have an intimate relationship with God?
  3. The definition of the word examine means to look at carefully.  I am the type of person who is very intelligent, nice, kind, polite, patient, considerate, warm, brave, clean, and meticulous.

Finally, we are ready to have an intimate relationship with God by confessing our sins to Him!

     As soon as I say that I am ready to do your will Lord.  First, I must confess all of my sins to the Lord God.  I might even write them down on a piece of paper and tell God exactly what is burdening me. Also, one thing that I can say is that I feel much better when it comes to releasing all of my negative energy to Him.  I also ask Him what he wants me to do right now and in the future.  I ask the Lord to please let me hear His voice.  God already know the things that you need long before you ask Him.  He will supply all of your needs.

Are you glad that we serve an understanding God? I am glad that I serve Him for myself.  Please continue to pray for me each day because I suffer from glaucoma and cataracts as well.

Science Test Results

Wowee zowie! You’re a mighty science wizard, just like Bill Nye!

Are you like, Bill Nye the Science Guy or something? That was a phenomenal showing of your cell anatomy knowledge, and we’re simply floored by your aptitude. Science is freaking cool, isn’t it!? Way to go!

What Does It Mean to Do Things in Order?

What does it mean to Do Things in Order?

        Good Day Everyone!! I would like to start this essay off by asking one question.  What does it mean to do things in order? First, let’s obtain the definition of the word order.  The definition of the word order is the sequence of words in a sentence, especially as governed by grammatical rules and as affecting meaning.  Another definition of the word order has a lot to do with setting boundaries and limits when it comes to behavior. 

        Next, I want to add that order when it comes to the Bible has a lot to do with obeying God’s word.  I know that when a child is growing up, they learn how to do certain things from being around their parents.  For example, a child is supposed to listen to their parents, and others that are involved in their life.  As long as the guidance is conducted in a positive manner. When it comes to following God’s word, it is imperative for all of us as human beings to listen and obey God in the same way we did our earthly parents. 

        Moreover, I want to inform everyone that I am a Born Again Christian man who adheres to God’s Holy word.  I will admit that I am not perfect.  I will say that I am a follower and a doer of the word of God.  Some might judge me and say that I am a borderline Christian.  I do not view myself as being inadequate in any way.  It is that I will admit that I have allowed myself to fall for the foolishness of this world.

        In Addition, I would like to apologize to everyone for the things that I have been doing that were distasteful to God Himself.  Like they say, only God can judge me.  Mankind only have an opinion about me as a person.  God has the final word.  I would like to say that I am a very good person who has a lot of common sense.  I also want to mention that it is our job to do the Great Commission.  I will say this that I still need help and prayer along in my journey to serve the Lord and spread the latter rains to everyone that I come in contact with each day of my life.

        Finally, I want to mention to everyone that our bodies belong to God.  Our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit; that is inside of me right now.  Therefore, I am me and I am okay with myself today because I believe in my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  I have been clean and sober from alcohol and drugs for the past 28 years.  My sobriety date is May 2, 1990.  I take my recovery and life very seriously.  I love all of you very much as people.  I love all of you in the same way that Jesus Christ loves everyone.  I will say that I am a human being and a Child of God first and foremost.

        In Conclusion, I want to say that the poem that I have on the next page pertains to all people.  It is called the I am Me Poem.  When it comes to maintaining order for God, I take that very seriously.  Order to me gives me an opportunity to get things right before I leave earth.  I know that I have had a lot of things to do in order to change for the better.  I am very happy to have Jesus Christ as my personal Savior.

What job would you do for free?

What job would you do for free?

I would give free haircuts for men who are not able to go to the Barbershop.   I also will read to children at school.   I would cut grass for free.  Lord Jesus,  please allow me to do something for free for anyone who asks me in advance.   Lord Jesus,  please allow me to work for free just to pay off my student loans.   I am available to help everyone who has a need help with anything.   I need to read my Bible every day and pray for a job.  I have to pay my loan from college.

What Does It Mean To Be A God Fearing Man?

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What Does It Mean to Be A God-Fearing Man?

What is the definition of a God-Fearing Man? A God-Fearing Man is a man who loves God and His creation. A God-Fearing Man is a man, who is very humble, gifted, sincere, honest, and understanding towards other people. A God-Fearing Man reads the Bible each day of the week. A God-Fearing Man tells the truth to everyone that he is in contact with. A God-Fearing Man is a man, who attends church on a regular basis. A God-Fearing Man is very honest.
What is the Definition of a God-Fearing Man?

A God-Fearing Man is a man who has a lot of respect for members of the opposite sex. A God-Fearing Man is not afraid to share the Gospel of Peace with everyone that he comes in contact with. A God-Fearing Man is a man who loves his own family. A God-Fearing Man listens before he acts on anything. A God-Fearing Man is a man who has respect for women.

What is the Definition of a God-Fearing Man?

God Fearing Men are the epitome of life. I know that I fit the description of a God-Fearing Man because I am a man who shares the Gospel with everyone that I come in contact with each day. A God-Fearing Man does not use vulgarity every time he talks to other people. A God-Fearing Man always think before he acts behaviorally. A God-Fearing Man understands the sacrifice that Jesus Christ made to save mankind.

What is the Definition of a God-Fearing Man?
I really feel that I am a God-Fearing Man because I am sharing the Gospel with everyone to whom I come in contact with each day. I say my prayers every single day. I am a God-Fearing Man who spends quality time inside of the public by sharing my God experience with everyone. A God-Fearing Man is a man who understands himself. A God-Fearing Man is kind, gentle, respectful, helpful, honest, and sincere. A God-Fearing Man is a man who loves God.

A God-Fearing man understands what it is like to share his life with everyone. A God-Fearing Man is a man that loves people from all diverse backgrounds. A God-Fearing Man is a perfect man. I know that I am not perfect, but I am willing to share the hope and peace with everyone. I am a positive person. I am a person who is very intelligent, warm, brave, and humble. I am a man who loves people. I am a man who respects all people. I am a man who tells the truth about myself to everyone. A God-Fearing Man is a man who will not argue just to make a point with anyone. A God-Fearing Man thinks before he speaks to everyone.

What is the Definition of a God-Fearing Man?

A God-Fearing Man will not fight anyone. A God-Fearing Man allows God to fight his battles for him. A God-Fearing Man is a man who is willing to share everything with everyone. A God-Fearing Man is a person, who has high expectations about life itself. A God-Fearing Man is a man that loves animals as well as all of God’s Creation. I am a person who will not fight anyone because God is fighting my battles for me. I am a man who is smart, honest, polite, and respectful.

Finally, a God-Fearing Man is a man who loves everything that God has created. A God-Fearing Man is always willing to serve the Lord God. A God-Fearing Man is a man who always take care of himself. A God-Fearing Man is a man who is not afraid to ask for help from anyone. A God-Fearing Man knows how to communicate with everyone. A God-Fearing Man is a man who is capable of making changes in his own behavior just to please God. A God-Fearing Man reads the Bible and pray every single day of the week. A God-Fearing Man pays his tithes and offerings to his church that he attends. A God-Fearing Man respects other people.

What is the Definition of a God-Fearing Man?
A God-Fearing Man is a man who lives inside of a clean house. A God-Fearing Man is academically inclined. A God-Fearing Man is a man who shares what he has with everyone. A God-Fearing Man is a man who has a positive thing to say every single day of the week. A God-Fearing Man is not wealthy, but he is willing to help everyone. I want to inform all of you that my friends are God Fearing Men and Women who has common sense. A God-Fearing Person knows how to accept constructive criticism. A God-Fearing People are really humble.
In Conclusion, I want to inform all of you that all of my family members and friends are God Fearing People because they have helped me when I needed them. My Friends are God Fearing People because they possess a gift that God had blessed them with. Whatever that gift is, it has been revealed to me as well as other people. Remember one thing, God is watching all of us. We cannot hide from God’s Presence. God is watching all of us. I know because I am a God-Fearing Person Myself.

My name is Anthony Joseph Hopkins and I am an Author and Blogger. I have been writing since 1999.

Idealistic Vs Pragmatic Thinking

Idealistic Thinking vs. Pragmatic Thinking

This is a special report that has a great deal to do with our way of thinking. For instance, does society itself has an influence on our way of thinking? A comparison and contrast between idealistic thinking will be emphasized. First, what does the world idealistic mean? An idea is a plan or action. It is also something that exist inside of the mind; which forms into thoughts or concepts. However, idealism is a philosophical approach or system that when we look at ideas or ideologies, we have to examine our own personality as well as our own parents. When it pertains to politics, we have to explore our ideas and how they shape or influence our decision that pertains to family, culture, education, environment, health, and personal freedom.

Second, what does the word pragmatic mean? The word pragmatic means dealing with actual facts or occurrences. Of or related to the study if causes and effects. Could a person become dogmatic, obtuse, dictatorial, or meddlesome? The answer to this question is yes!!!!! Politicians who are in control for so many years tend to exercise their authority too much. I would like to say that there are members of Congress who tend to override their own authority!!!!! Why is this case? The answer is power!!! There is too much power among the richest members of the world’s population. Pragmatism has a whole lot to do with the exercising of authority. This authority overrides anyone else’s decisions and in some cases; causes others to feel unwanted or unsure of themselves. This form of authority decreases the value of others by decreasing their self-worth.

Third, let’s look at this from a different perspective. Pragmatism is factual; however, there are differences in opinions when it pertains to other members of a specified population. When one feels like this, you are inside of a world all by yourself. Abstract thinking has a lot to do with the behaviors that we tend to possess as humans. It makes a big difference between actions vs. reaction. This is also a difference between thinking outside of the box and an opinion that disrupts the moral conscious of others. Pragmatic to me is more of a macro perspective. A macro perspective is an expansion of a substance or an idea that develops into a large scale matter. This also pertains to economics.

A macro perspective has a lot to do with people, policy, politics, and the expansion of opinions. Most people who exercise this approach tend to back themselves up with their actions. A very important question one might want to ask themselves is does my opinion really matter? Pragmatic thinkers are people who have a direct influence. These people who are born leaders, but they also can become conceited or vain in their approach at times. There are members of the Conservative and Republican Party who tend to exercise this approach when they are trying to make an impact on a specific group or members of a population. This also can affect anyone no matter who you are as a person.

We also have to explore other personal characteristics of pragmatic thinkers. There are times when certain people do not really understand others from their own personal perspective. It is like our society itself has become one that is apathetic in nature. It is the person themselves that is responsible for making their own decisions for themselves and not others. Now, remind you that there are others who tend to portray themselves as one who possesses a great deal of influence when they do not.


Fourth, pragmatic thinkers I will admit have a preverbal chip on their shoulders. Pragmatic thinkers at times remind me of someone who tends to directly influence your behavior without being inside of your own presence. This is one who makes you really think with their use of propaganda. This reminds you of how influential Adolph Hitler was on the people in his country during World War 2. Let’s look at this from a different perspective, in the United States; this is a country that is a democracy. However, it really makes you feel as if we are living inside of a socialist society. Are we really a democracy or a country filled with socialist ideas?

Finally, what is the definition of the word ideology? Ideology means a body of ideas that influence a person, group, ideas, or political party. Pragmatics on the other hand has a lot to do with mixed emotions that pertains to mixed beliefs. Some or all of mixed beliefs tend to have a negative influence on others. Idealistic thinkers are one who has many ideas, but when placing them into practice, who will believe you? The answer to this question is to work very hard in your efforts to change society by stating your opinions and make certain that it has a level of political correctness. Political correctness is expressing one’s own ideas by protecting yourselves from damaging the reputation of others.

What Olympic sports do you enjoy watching the most?

What Olympic sports do you enjoy watching the most?

I really enjoy watching contact sports on the Olympics!  For Instance,  I enjoy watching wrestling, boxing, football, basketball, and karate.  I used to play these sports when I was growing up in the Dayton, Ohio area.   I prefer watching college sports on television.   My Alma Mater is the University of Toledo in College.   In High School, I graduated from Paul Laurence Dunbar High School in Dayton, Ohio class of 1986.  I also will admit that I really enjoy watching and spectating Women’s Volleyball.  Before I watch television,  I usually read the Bible and pray 🙏 to Jesus Christ every single day of the week.   I also love watching Women’s Wrestling and Basketball as well.  I also spend at least 4 to 8 hours per day at the Library and Church ⛪️.