Posted in Helpful Articles, tagged origin of thanksgiving, Thanksgiving on November 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
While most Americans probably have no idea who she was, Sarah Josepha Hale (1788-1879) can be seen as the mother of our modern Thanksgiving celebration.
In 1864, the Newport, New Hampshire native had become the “editress” of a respected publication known as Godey’s Lady’s Book. In her prominent position, the young widow and mother of five was able to communicate with many American women.
Posted in Helpful Articles, tagged Thanksgiving on November 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
It was Thanksgiving and for the first time our whole family was together. Mom and Dad had to drive all night just to get here, but boy was it worth it! The Grandsters really know how to do it up right. The Grandsters being Grandpa and Grandma. We were all seated at the table, and I couldn’t wait to dive into those mashed potatoes and gravy. And the smell of the turkey – I thought I was going to faint with happiness.
Posted in Bible Study, tagged 2 John on November 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
II John
Walking in Truth
VS.
Faltering in Falsehood
Beginning of section 2
We posted Section 1 – two days ago. What a study, I hope you enjoyed it. Here is the last part of the book of 2 John, an original Bible study by Kathy Kearney.
Verse 6-11:
John reiterates what he wrote in 1 John; about deceivers and [...]
Posted in Helpful Articles, tagged trusting God on November 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
A man and his dog are in the same car. The dog howls bright-moon-in-the-middle-of-the-night caterwauling howls. The man pleads, promising a daily delivery of dog biscuit bouquets if only the hound will hush. After all, it’s only a car wash.
Never occurred to him-ahem, to me-that the car wash would scare my dog. But it did. [...]
Posted in Bible Study, tagged 2 John, falsehood, walking in truth on November 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
A Bible Study by Kathy Kearney – Part 1
This letter was probably written from Ephesus in about 95AD, 20 years after the destruction of the Temple at Jerusalem.
In this little letter that packs a big punch, John refers to himself as “the elder.” He is quite up in years and time for him is [...]
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