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Young, S1 Dean.
Sep. 17th, 2012 03:52 pmBear with me just a moment.
Sometimes, I think God talks to me via my car radio. No, not voices, just . . . encouragement. Particularly when I'm stressed or down, and I hear just the right SPN song on the rock station. Or, like today, I'm feeling a bit out of sorts and upset with myself, and I heard three SPN related songs ("Renegade," "Burning For You," and "Bad Company"), plus a new Lynard Skynard song that could have been written about young Dean. Just substitute Impala for bike, and I think it's pretty well covered. Keeping in mind that I often change stations because I get tired of the DJ's prattle, this seemed significant today.
( Last of a Dying Breed )
Sometimes, I think God talks to me via my car radio. No, not voices, just . . . encouragement. Particularly when I'm stressed or down, and I hear just the right SPN song on the rock station. Or, like today, I'm feeling a bit out of sorts and upset with myself, and I heard three SPN related songs ("Renegade," "Burning For You," and "Bad Company"), plus a new Lynard Skynard song that could have been written about young Dean. Just substitute Impala for bike, and I think it's pretty well covered. Keeping in mind that I often change stations because I get tired of the DJ's prattle, this seemed significant today.
( Last of a Dying Breed )
"Anything You Need, You Got It"
Apr. 6th, 2012 08:09 amThe following was written for a devotional booklet compiled by my church last summer. Based on I Corinthians 13:5, "[Love] . . . is not self-seeking . . . "
( Anything You Need, You Got It )
( Anything You Need, You Got It )
A Blessed Christmas Day to all
Dec. 25th, 2011 09:52 amMerry Christmas, one and all! May you have a joyous day celebrated with family, friends, food, fun, and faith.
If you happen to be in the midst of celebrating the Festival of Lights, a Happy Hanukkah to you.
If this is not your day to celebrate, may your day still be filled with happiness, friendship, peace, and love.
This is the illustration the minister used as the centerpiece of our Christmas Eve homily. It is a dramatized account of something that really happened. Heartwarming and thought provoking. Peace be with you.
Last year's illustration still holds particular meaning to me as George and I continue our adoption journey.
And now I must go make ganache for the peppermint ice cream torte for today's luncheon.
May the Spirit of Joy CASCADE MAJESTICALLY through your day.
If you happen to be in the midst of celebrating the Festival of Lights, a Happy Hanukkah to you.
If this is not your day to celebrate, may your day still be filled with happiness, friendship, peace, and love.
This is the illustration the minister used as the centerpiece of our Christmas Eve homily. It is a dramatized account of something that really happened. Heartwarming and thought provoking. Peace be with you.
Last year's illustration still holds particular meaning to me as George and I continue our adoption journey.
And now I must go make ganache for the peppermint ice cream torte for today's luncheon.
May the Spirit of Joy CASCADE MAJESTICALLY through your day.
Directorial stuffs
Apr. 25th, 2011 09:27 amWell, as I've been talking about, I directed (and performed in) my church's Good Friday play this year. I've directed it before, about 15 years ago. It's one of my favorites. It's called "Mountaintop," by Bob Hughes, if you're interested in looking it up.
( Church plays are always an interesting experience )
( Church plays are always an interesting experience )
Merry Christmas!
Dec. 25th, 2010 06:52 amMerry Christmas, one and all.
And if this is not your day to celebrate, may you have a happy day nonetheless.
May your day be safe and happy, spent in the warmth of those dear to you, because we are not meant to be alone.
( A story from Christmas Eve service )
As my late Aunt J often signed her e-mails . . .
May the Spirit of Joy CASCADE MAJESTICALLY through your day.
And if this is not your day to celebrate, may you have a happy day nonetheless.
May your day be safe and happy, spent in the warmth of those dear to you, because we are not meant to be alone.
( A story from Christmas Eve service )
As my late Aunt J often signed her e-mails . . .
May the Spirit of Joy CASCADE MAJESTICALLY through your day.
Make a joyful noise
Nov. 25th, 2010 06:31 amPsalm 100
A psalm. For giving grateful praise.
1 Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth.
2 Worship the LORD with gladness;
come before him with joyful songs.
3 Know that the LORD is God.
It is he who made us, and we are his*
we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.
4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving
and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him and praise his name.
5 For the LORD is good and his love endures forever;
his faithfulness continues through all generations.
* Psalm 100:3 Or and not we ourselves
May your day be filled with family, friends, food, and fun. Wherever you are, whoever you might be, take a moment to count your blessings and be thankful.
Happy Thanksgiving!
A psalm. For giving grateful praise.
1 Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth.
2 Worship the LORD with gladness;
come before him with joyful songs.
3 Know that the LORD is God.
It is he who made us, and we are his*
we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.
4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving
and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him and praise his name.
5 For the LORD is good and his love endures forever;
his faithfulness continues through all generations.
* Psalm 100:3 Or and not we ourselves
May your day be filled with family, friends, food, and fun. Wherever you are, whoever you might be, take a moment to count your blessings and be thankful.
Happy Thanksgiving!
News from the ground
Jan. 13th, 2010 07:35 pmBy request, I'm posting the following link to the newsletter update on the Haiti quake from the mission group I traveled with in the early '90s. I myself went on one of their mission trips to Honduras, but many people from my church made trips to Haiti with Lifeline a regular thing. The leaders and staff of Lifeline have got a heart for the people of the countries where they serve, and their 10-day mission trips are an excellent experience for the uninitiated. As I understand it, there is a women's work team (from different churches around the US) in Haiti right now.
ETA: I just received news that there are a six women from my home church there now.
Lifeline Christian Mission homepage
Lifeline Christian Mission in Haiti
ETA: I just received news that there are a six women from my home church there now.
Lifeline Christian Mission homepage
Lifeline Christian Mission in Haiti
Bible study inspired fandom ponderings
Jun. 20th, 2009 09:24 amThis entry clearly won't be for everyone. If you find it interesting or if it speaks to you, I'm glad. It is something, however, that struck me as I was doing my Beth Moore Bible study ( this morning )
