January 20, 2009- President Barack Obama made some startling picturesque remarks in his inaugurate speech. “For we know that our patchwork heritage is a strength, not a weakness. We are a nation of Christians and Muslims, Jews and Hindus – and non-believers. We are shaped by every language and culture, drawn from every end ofContinue reading “Jettison; but what”
Monthly Archives: January 2009
Memory Scripture
I seek You with all my HEART; do not let me stray from Your commands. Psalm 119:10 NiV
Clothing vs Clothing
Most of us spend a considerable amount of time, money and attention on our clothes. But there are some clothes we may not have thought much about. Several years ago, I met Ruth Catalano, a teacher, prophet, and missionary to the American Indians, Sallisaw,Oklahoma. ‘Sister Ruth’ while visiting in Virginia and NC spoke on IIContinue reading “Clothing vs Clothing”
From inaugurate prayer ’09
of Rev. Joseph Lowery, an 87 year old civil rights pioneer: Rev. ended his prayer with, “Lord, in the memory of all the saints who from their labors rest, and in the joy of a new beginning, we ask you to help us work for that day when black will not be asked to getContinue reading “From inaugurate prayer ’09”
‘Lessons I Learned in The Light’
I have been reading a birthday present that Sara had given me, entitled, ‘Lessons I Learned in The Light’ by Jennifer Rothschild. Author Rothschild has been blind since age 15 but her in-SIGHT is tremendous. She is really NOT in the dark as she has relied on Jesus, literally, for her SIGHT and LIGHT. OneContinue reading “‘Lessons I Learned in The Light’”
Inauguration Prayer
Almighty God, creator and sustainer of all things, we praise you and honor your name. We thank you that you have allowed us to live in a nation of peaceable government. That we have a quiet change of officers. We ask you for the continuance of this process. As we change officials of the nation,Continue reading “Inauguration Prayer”
Unbelief is a Parody to me
It seems it takes faith to have non-faith? As one parades around words and actions of unbelief parody begins to lead the parade. Why you might ask? How could this be? I believe it is an exercise in self-parody. I recently read portions of “Welcome to Your Brain” by Sam Wang and Sandra Aamodt. TheyContinue reading “Unbelief is a Parody to me”
Part V Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
What Alice finds on top of the mushroom was a blue caterpillar who appears to be very comfortable with who he is and whose questions make Alice feel very uncertain as to who she is. His penetrating question, ‘Who are you?’ is one she can’t quite answer. She has changed sizes so many times sinceContinue reading “Part V Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”
Memory Scripture
“For our HEART shall rejoice in Him, because we have trusted in His holy name.” Psalm 33:21 KIV
The Velveteen Rabbit
I was given The Velveteen Rabbit as a Christmas gift by Jon M. I hope you enjoy the summary below. It is a story warm and dear to my heart as my own two boys each had their own special stuffed animals they made real. The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams is about a velvetContinue reading “The Velveteen Rabbit”
