Stained Glass: oddly shaped bits of color arranged to form a picture. Life: oddly shaped bits of experience arranged to form a character.
The objective was to begin a disciplined writing schedule and praise seemed an appropriate topic. There may eventually be 40 entries, and hopefully more, but forgive me that they are not contiguous.
By the President of the United States of America, a Proclamation. Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor– and whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee …
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In the mid 1960’s, a handsome airman pursued a lovely young lady who caught his eye in the church they attended. No sooner were they married when he received orders to go overseas for a time, and his bride moved across the country to join his family while he was away. In due time, I was born there, where I …
With this, I may be caught up, for a little while… I am thankful for my American Heritage – like every other group of humans, we’ve made some horribly wrong decisions from time to time, often due to common character ailments such as short-sighted greed. Meanwhile, we’re still (for as long as it lasts) a …
…still catching up… I’m thankful for scriptures in our language – It would be an untruth to say that I take full advantage of this blessing, but I’m thankful for it all the same. I can read for myself what God has said, kept secure, and honored over the centuries. I can rely on the …
Forty Days of Praise… and as with any other ‘do this daily’ thing I set about to do, I’m in catch-up mode… Yes, I even do that with sleep and food – anything that’s not screamingly urgent like, well, disposing of food. I am thankful for the people who believe in me. There is a …
