For Christmas I received a ‘listening library’ of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland from Jon M. I found it interesting on reading the cover of it that the author, Lewis Carroll was such a diverse person, a mathematician, photographer and clergyman. At Sara’s suggestion, I would like to share some observations and thoughts as I enjoyContinue reading “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”
Monthly Archives: December 2008
I’m a Teapot
When I was little we didn’t go to the doctor much. There wasn’t enough money. Instead every time we were sick my Mom would drag out the china teapot and place a tablespoon or two of loose tea in the metal filter and fill the top with boiling water. The water would gradually drain throughContinue reading “I’m a Teapot”
Quote for the Day
“Every Gift is a precious commodity when it comes from the heart.” Sara
Flies in the Face of Faith
When Christmas and other faith based holidays begin to bud in the minds of the ones that celebrate these holidays we see the hearts that has produced the buds. I have noticed more often than not behavioral patterns seem to fly in the face of my faith.
Quote for Day
“Great minds have purposes, little minds have wishes” Irving, Washington
A Child is born
“For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6 NKJ).
Short Story
There lived new parents in the land of Ozzie. They worked hard and gave birth to two children. They held them and loved them. They gave them everything they could ever wish for. The parents worked hard, giving them no responsibilities. The children were not happy and wanted more, The land of Ozzie certainly owedContinue reading “Short Story”
BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.” (Matthew 5:9) I think at times many of us get the idea this is just a nice blessing to be a son of God. But, I don‘t think a son of God is just a cliché. Christians believe “Jesus is the Son ofContinue reading “BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS”
Making a Christmas Centerpiece
Everyone will enjoy a fresh Christmas centerpiece adorning your table and I would like to explain how to make one. Depending on where you live, you can purchase or cut from your yard evergreens such as pine, fir, cypress, cedar, boxwood or northern bayberry (myrtle). Evergreens symbolize the promise of Eternal Life which Jesus givesContinue reading “Making a Christmas Centerpiece”
Thought to Ponder
“I still find each day too short for all the thoughts I want to think, all the walks I want to take, all the books I want to read, and all the friends I want to see. The longer I live, the more my mind dwells upon the beauty and the wonder of the world.”Continue reading “Thought to Ponder”
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