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”
Category Archives: Inspiration
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”
Fruitless Win
I am a NFL football fan. Each season I start out watching football and having a favorite team and hoping we will make it to the playoffs and then Super Bowl. But, as the season progresses and my team has not won enough games to make it to the playoffs but have another game orContinue reading “Fruitless Win”
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.
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”
Jabbers
Mr., Mrs., Ms., Master Jabber: Dear M. Jabber-your name means, fast, excited talk that makes little sense. When one makes sense their words are intelligible, justifiable, or practicable. Now, if one makes no sense with their words they are unintelligible, unjustifiable, or unpractical.
Quote
“In prayer it is better to have a heart without words than words without a heart.” Bunyan, John
Communication is at a Premium
Communication is at a premium. And, we need to place a premium on our communication skills. Put a premium on peace and stability. Political talks, religious talks, family talks, and relational talks on all levels and fronts. We find many times our communication skills look Bokeh. While Bokeh may be a great form for photographyContinue reading “Communication is at a Premium”
Are we seeing?
“I don’t know whether he is a sinner,” the man replied. “But I know this: I was blind, and now I can see!” (John 9:25). Jesus healed a blind man and the religious crowd got all upset. They started arguing over why he was healed, and how he was healed, and who was to blameContinue reading “Are we seeing?”
Life in a Frame
What does your life look like on canvas? What type of frame does others place around your life? The Daily Lily, which is you and me on canvas, gather here with our trumpets and make a loud noise by “Trumpeting Faith, Giving Hope, and Serving Others with Love!” We are needed on the worldwide webContinue reading “Life in a Frame”
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