I finally found it! This little candle and holder were a gift to me in 1990. It was Christmas time and I was a volunteer at the 3rd ACR museum on Ft. Bliss. The volunteer coordinator gave this set to all the volunteers. Sean was deployed to Operation Desert Storm. The tiny yellow ribbon around … Continue reading A yellow ribbon and a candle can mean so much
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Are you a verb?
"You are a verb!" I read that the other day. I think it's about one of the nicest compliments I've ever seen. That means that the 'verb' didn't just say things, but she also did things. It's something like, "walking the walk" not just "talking the talk." So it was a lovely compliment and I … Continue reading Are you a verb?
Attitude and Temptation
In Psalm 14, verse 6, we learn that "the poor" have God as "their refuge." In the Psalms the poor are also referred to as "the just" and as God's people. So, really anyone trying to love and trust God despite all the scary, nightmarish, frustrating, irrational things he or she encounters on life's journey. … Continue reading Attitude and Temptation
“What a piece of work is man…”
In the Old Testament's 8th Psalm we read a meditation on the awesomeness of God and how insignificant we seem in comparison. And yet, we human beings are still the pinnacle of God's creation. In verse 6 we read, "Yet you have made him little less than a god, crowned him with glory and honor." Some … Continue reading “What a piece of work is man…”
On Kings and Hope
In Psalm 2 we read about the anointed One of God. This is understood in the New Testament, particularly in the Book of Acts, to be referring to Jesus. In fact, in Acts 4:25-27 we see the Apostles directly quote from this Psalm as an explanation of the things they do in Jesus' name. At … Continue reading On Kings and Hope
Fix our eyes on Jesus
We Christians are told time and again to keep our eyes on Jesus. Paul, in his letter to the Hebrews is the first to instruct us to do so. Fix our eyes on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of faith. And then the apostle goes on to describe the crucified Christ. He says that Jesus … Continue reading Fix our eyes on Jesus
Our hope is in You
What follows is a prayer I composed about 14 years ago. I still pray it every week. Or more. I used to pray it every single day. For years. I based the Rosary For Warriors upon this prayer. Whether I pray the rosary or not, I pray these intentions. There is a phrase in the … Continue reading Our hope is in You
Wolves in sheep’s clothing
“Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves." - Matthew 7:15 I've been thinking about leadership again. I wrote an essay a couple of years ago about leadership in relation to civic leaders, especially those who will act as Commander in Chief of our US Military. … Continue reading Wolves in sheep’s clothing
What we hope for…
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. - Hebrews, 11:1 I was talking to a couple of friends yesterday via Messenger's video chat feature, which I love! It allows you to stay in touch immediately across space and time. How awesome is that?! And, in … Continue reading What we hope for…
