Do you know the words to the One Hundred Fifty First Psalm? Of course, there is no 151st Psalm, and yet there are words to it, did you know that? We all know that, during World War II, in those lands conquered by the Nazi regime, the Jewish people were rounded up and sent toContinue reading “Lent 2012 – Day 5 (1st Sunday in Lent)”
Category Archives: 2012 Resolution
Lent 2012 – Day 4 (Saturday)
I woke up this morning thinking about what I wrote last night. I suggested I would take these 40 days to pick up some new spiritual discipline. So my first thoughts other than the rather mundane first thoughts of morning (taking care of “business”, taking care of dogs’ “business”, turning up the heat, getting theContinue reading “Lent 2012 – Day 4 (Saturday)”
Lent 2012 – Day 3 (Friday)
Well it didn’t take long, did it?! I said I’d try to post daily during Lent, and here it is, Day 3, and I almost didn’t make it! As it is, it’ll probably be short. I ended yesterday’s contribution by saying that Lent is modeled after stories in the Bible about periods of probation or preparation suchContinue reading “Lent 2012 – Day 3 (Friday)”
Lent 2012 – Day 2
And so we come to the 2nd day of Lent, 2012. Today, I want to explore VERY briefly the significance of the number of days in Lent. Yesterday, I mentioned that there are 40 days in Lent, that 2 of those days are also part of the liturgical “season” known as the Easter Triduum (threeContinue reading “Lent 2012 – Day 2”
Lent 2012 – A Journey Begins
Welcome, dear ones, to the Liturgical season of Lent, a period of 40 days lasting from now until Easter Sunday. Wait for it. Wait for it. Wait for it! “Wait a minute!” I hear someone exclaim, “Today is February 22, and Easter is on April 8… that’s, what… something like 47 days, not 40!” “Ah,Continue reading “Lent 2012 – A Journey Begins”
Scott & Karla & Eric’s Excellent Adventure – Part II
After three days on the road, we arrived in Palm Springs, California. In those days, it was customary for the host location for these meetings to provide housing for those travelling, whether to ATG (All Team Gathering), EC Meetings, Suitcase Team members, or whatever. On some occasions, various members might opt to stay in motelsContinue reading “Scott & Karla & Eric’s Excellent Adventure – Part II”
Scott & Karla & Eric’s Excellent Adventure – Part I
In my earlier two posts, I was a little uncertain about some of the dates. The “Emergency ATG” was indeed held in Houston, however it was in February 1999. The Atlanta ATG was in September 1999. Also, the mother I wrote about was Trudie’s mother, not Rays! (My apologies to my friends Trudie & Ray.)
The Executive Committee met twice per year over a long weekend (Thursday night through Sunday morning.)
The Trap is Sprung
While in Houston, we’d shared our email addresses, probably on some kind of sign in sheet. I confess again, my memory of these little details is a bit foggy after 15 years. Anyhow, Jerry began sending out email, as I recall, with things that needed to be accomplished. Along with these emails, Jerry began solicitingContinue reading “The Trap is Sprung”
The Trap is Set
Some weeks ago, I asked for suggestions on what to write about. My friend, Jerry, from Houston, TX, made a few suggestions. He suggested my church and it’s new property, Excel International, and my time as Chair of its EC, as well as ATG. Did you think I was ignoring you, Jerry? First of all,Continue reading “The Trap is Set”
Ixchel Sees the Doctor
Last Saturday, Ixchel saw her vet. Does that mean we have another 6 weeks of puppy? Not much has happened since I reported on our snowfall earlier this week. But I promised a 2nd post to make up for not posting last week. When we first got Ixchel we promised each other two things. First,Continue reading “Ixchel Sees the Doctor”
On The Road II 