Monday, November 23, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
Cherokee Legend
Having been told by my paternal grandmother that I was part Cherokee (unverified), I was drawn to this by the title. But the story is universal.
God bless us all!
Do you know the legend of the Cherokee Indian youth's rite of Passage?
His father takes him into the forest, blindfolds him and leaves him alone. He is required to sit on a stump the whole night and not remove the blindfold until the rays of the morning sun shine through it. He cannot cry out for help to anyone.
He cannot tell the other boys of this experience, because each lad must come into manhood on his own.
The boy is naturally terrified. He can hear all kinds of noises. Wild beasts must surely be all around him . Maybe even some human might do him harm. The wind blew the grass and earth, and shook his stump, but he sat stoically, never removing the blindfold. It would be the only way he could become a man!
Finally, after a horrific night the sun appeared and he removed his blindfold.
It was then that he discovered his father sitting on the stump next to him.
He had been at watch the entire night, protecting his son from harm.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Under God's Wings
An article in National Geographic several years ago
Provided an interesting picture of God's wings.
After a forest fire in Yellowstone National Park,
Forest rangers began their trek up a mountain to
Assess the inferno's damage.
One ranger found a bird literally petrified in
Ashes, perched statuesquely on the ground at the
Base of a tree. Somewhat sickened by the eerie
Sight, he knocked over the bird with a stick. When
He gently struck it, three tiny chicks scurried
From under their dead mother's wings. The loving
Mother, keenly aware of impending disaster, had
Carried her offspring to the base of the tree and
Had gathered them under her wings, instinctively
Knowing that toxic smoke would rise. She could
Have flown to safety but had refused to abandon
Her babies. Then the blaze had arrived and the
Heat had scorched her small body, the mother had
Remained steadfast. Because she had been willing
To die, so those under the cover of her wings
Would live.
"He will cover you with his feathers, and under
His wings you will find refuge." (Psalm 91:4)
Being loved this much should make a difference in
Your life. Remember the One who loves you, and
Then be different because of it!
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
A 'sign' of the times.
Sign in an INDIANA Store Front window..
"WE WOULD RATHER DO BUSINESS WITH 1000
AL QAEDA TERRORISTS
THAN WITH ONE SINGLE AMERICAN SOLDIER!"
This sign was prominently displayed in the window of a business in Whiting, Indiana.
You are probably outraged at the thought of such an inflammatory statement..
However, we are a society which holds freedom of speech as perhaps our greatest liberty.
And after all, it is just a sign.
You may ask what kind of business would dare post such
a sign.
Answer:
" Owen's Funeral Home"
You gotta love it!!!
God Bless America !!
Proverbs 19:12 Truth stands the test of time, but lies are soon exposed.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Is this becoming a habit?
Friday, November 13, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
How big is an Aircraft Carrier?
Have you ever considered how big a U.S. Carrier really is??????
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Friday, November 6, 2009
Does this include you?
Yesterday the House voted 403-12 to extend and expand the tax credit to include many buyers who already own homes. The Senate approved the measure Wednesday, and the White House said President Barack Obama would sign it today. "Buyers who have owned their current homes at least five years would be eligible for tax credits of up to $6,500. First-time homebuyers - or anyone who hasn't owned a home in the last three years - would still get up to $8,000. To qualify, buyers in both groups have to sign a purchase agreement by April 30, 2010, and close by June 30. The credit is available for the purchase of principal homes costing $800,000 or less, meaning vacation homes are ineligible. The credit would be phased out for individuals with annual incomes above $125,000 and for joint filers with incomes above $225,000."
Fired???
John Stossel is now with Fox News Channel or Fox Business Channel. He was 'let go' from ABC after he did this program.
Remember back: Geraldo Rivera was also with ABC on 20-20. He wanted to do an expose' of Ted Kennedy. ABC refused. He left. He too, is now with Fox News.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Illegal Aliens?
Fresh from our President…”I told you
illegals wouldn’t get health coverage
paid for by the tax payers.”
Where is Joe Wilson now?