God gives Moses the Ten Commandments for the People. My comments and paraphrases are in bold type. 1 And God spake all these words, saying, I find it interesting that He Spoke and He Said. When things are there twice, there’s usually a good reason: to get your attention. 2 I am the LORD … More Exodus 20 The Arm Wrestling Continues – God speaks the Ten Commandments
With all the talk of racism in the news, what do we tell our children? How do we talk to them? A Doll Like My Mommy is the celebration of an interracial family. It depicts each family member’s uniqueness while acknowledging their inherent similarities. This book is filled with images of loving interaction between all … More If you really want to combat racism, read to a child #reading #children #racism #family #kids
Strange place, here. I’ve slept through most of August. When I am awake, I hear neighbors hammering, installing new fencing. Or I hear the screaming of other people’s children playing in their pool. Or the chainsaw, carving through tree trunks and branches– the remains of trees taken down by other noisy machines. Each one of … More I’m currently living in this particular pit.
The Arm Wrestling continues in Exodus Chapter 19. My comments in bold. 1 In the third month, when the children of Israel were gone forth out of the land of Egypt, the same day came they into the wilderness of Sinai. They had been out of Egypt for three months, still wondering in the wilderness. … More Exodus 19 The Arm Wrestling Continues : Beginning of boundaries
Romans 8:31-39 What then are we to say about these things? If God is for us, who is against us? He did not even spare His own Son but offered Him up for us all; how will He not also with Him grant us everything? Who can bring an accusation against God’s elect? God is … More Do I still believe when the physical evidence is against me?
Last night the wind blew, causing trees to sway and bend. The rain slammed down loudly on our roof. I hoped no more trees would fall in our neighborhood; there’s been enough damage. I heard a loud THUMP on our deck, and a knock on the sliding glass door. I turned on the outside … More A visitor stopped by during the storm
I woke up this morning with this song in my head. It’s a happy song. I’m trying to keep myself distracted while waiting to see the doctor to diagnose the cause of this wretched Vertigo. Hopefully I will have answers later today. Betty Jean Robinson https://youtu.be/hJe7O40OrTE Johnny Cash https://youtu.be/66QcIlblI1U Have a great day everyone!
Even Moses needs a “hand”. (Sorry, couldn’t resist. ) Yes, even Moses needs to ask for help, so why shouldn’t we?! Continuing in Exodus, Chapter 18 1 When Jethro, the priest of Midian, Moses’ father in law, heard of all that God had done for Moses, and for Israel his people, and that the LORD … More Exodus 18 The Arm Wrestling Continues
This new battle with Vertigo has certainly thrown me off the highway and into the ditch. But you know me, I am still crawling forward. Prickers and thorns tearing at me, hands and knees shredded but still moving forward, sort of. I spent some time in prayer for the country today. There really are more … More My vacation mishaps: Bee stings, meltdowns, and fog
Is that an echo in my head? Is it my stomach making those noises, still rebelling against the violent vomiting of last week? Two black birds fly away, giving me time to formulate an answer. Do I still hear it? Not quite as loud, but I do hear a rumbling in my tummy, as Pooh … More A cooing growl shouted from the tree top
In Ezekiel chapter 40, we find Ezekiel in a vision of God, where God brought him to the land of Israel and set him upon a very high mountain. He could see the frame of a city on the south. Ezekiel saw a man whose appearance was like the appearance of bronze (brass or copper … More What does the Bible say about an orange man?
Moses gets help when his arms get tired. 1 And all the congregation of the children of Israel journeyed from the wilderness of Sin, after their journeys, according to the commandment of the LORD, and pitched in Rephidim: and there was no water for the people to drink. Ever hear the old saying, “If you … More Exodus 17 The Arm Wrestling Continues
As I was carried into the van, I closed my eyes to keep the world from spinning. The violent vomiting had stopped after they gave me a needle, but I still couldn’t keep my eyes open. I had only the shirt and shorts I was wearing; no money, no purse, no insurance card, no shoes, … More I was barefoot and undocumented
In a previous blog, I wrote about questions that are asked of the interviewee. Today we flip the coin, and think about questions that the interviewee asks to the interviewer. In most interviewing situations, the interviewer gives a quick overview of the job and department and how it fits into the rest of the company. … More The other side of the coin: Questions for the Interviewer from the Interviewee
Starting with Wifey’s bedroom: Yes, it seems the ultra wealthy prefer separate bedrooms… And strangely enough, I don’t seem to have any pictures of his room. Oh, for those of you tuning in, this is the continuing story of our vacation, which included a tour of Boldt Castle in the Thousand Islands, NY. Hubby (George Boldt) … More Peeking into the rooms of a millionaire’s house
Mr. Porter and I are taking a well-deserved vacation up by the New York-Canadian Border, in an area called The Thousand Islands. But first, we stopped in the Oswego area to visit some friends and see fireworks. Then onto a few state parks to see the setups of cabins for future rentals, and … More Shh! Don’t tell the burglars I’m not home
A few months ago, I bought a small notebook and the cover read: “Make it happen.” It’s almost full, I did get a lot done, so I have now purchased a larger notebook with the same motto. I wrote seven items in the new, bigger book that I hope to accomplish by the end … More Make it Happen, part 2
This time, though, Moses wrestles with the people of Israel, who still hold on to memories of what life used to be like in Egypt. 1 And they took their journey from Elim, and all the congregation of the children of Israel came unto the wilderness of Sin, which is between Elim and Sinai, on … More Exodus 16. The Arm Wrestling Continues
Okay, so its official term is “writer’s block” but since I don’t always feel like running with the crowd, I will call it Muteness. I have dozens of ideas in my head, some of which may hit paper or computer screen in the next few months, I am having trouble getting any of them out. … More Writing Muteness
There were rumbling thunderstorms last night with huge lightning flashes, so we turned off all major appliances, including the TV. I used the time to catch up on my reading. I found this book in the “free, take one” section of the local library. The author, Barbara Smucker, was a Canadian woman born in … More Book Review: Underground to Canada
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