“That we may then all unite in rendering unto him our sincere and humble thanks” George Washington It is only fitting that that Thanksgiving follows Presidential Elections. President Washington was keenly aware of the need for a time for the nation to unite. Many struggle the concept of getting together after engaging in almost aContinue reading “Remembering & Forgetting: Thanksgiving”
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Thou Shalt Chill? A Book of Isaiah Ten Commandments’ Moment
At Thanksgiving, controversy exploded at the Covid-19 friendly outdoor celebration. Shots were fired across the plates with carved turkey and bowls overflowing with homemade cranberry sauce. The debate, however, was not as sweet as pumpkin pie. The topic was the choice, not about sides or condiments, but rather the decision between pursuing happiness or peacefulness.Continue reading “Thou Shalt Chill? A Book of Isaiah Ten Commandments’ Moment”
A Thanksgiving Tale: Vayetze
of all biblical figures, the matriarch leah would be the best invite to thanksgiving. she was the unwanted one. while having nice eyes, she was not the attractive sibling with the beautiful looks and the nice body. she was the one who entered an unhappy marriage based upon her father’s deceitful act. her situation wasContinue reading “A Thanksgiving Tale: Vayetze”
I Am Thankful That At Least Some People Listened: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
How long shall they kill our prophetsWhile we stand aside and look? bob marley the st. louis county medical director emailed his staff: ‘please ignore the lunatic fringe that exists in every society. they were there one hundred years ago and will likely be around 100 years in the future. they are irrelevant.” dailymail.com dr.Continue reading “I Am Thankful That At Least Some People Listened: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A Bad Subway Sign: A Ten Commandments’ Story
subway franchisees may be praying to god more than ever. the subway company issued new store closure rules which are controversial. the nypost reported that “subway stores that close more than once a year without permission barring “an act of god” — a strict legal term that tends to include only the most severe ofContinue reading “A Bad Subway Sign: A Ten Commandments’ Story”
Holy Moses! A Supreme Win For Religious Liberty
the us supreme court has a sculpture group by artist hermon a. macneil representing great lawgivers. one of these marble figures is moses. after the recent supreme court decision, perhaps moses’ marble sculpture should be giving a thumbs up or a fist pump to the 5 brave justices who, like him, fought for religious liberty.Continue reading “Holy Moses! A Supreme Win For Religious Liberty”
Being Grateful in the Most Trying Time: Thanksgiving Thoughts
it is easy to be thankful when things go our way. not so much when they don’t. this year has been like no other. we all have been strained by events that our beyond our control. there have been some fortunate people whose lives have not been terribly impacted by covid-19. there have been othersContinue reading “Being Grateful in the Most Trying Time: Thanksgiving Thoughts”
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